Community Economic Development
A grass roots approach to bettering the quality of place, designed to assist communities of all sizes. Helping communities address their weaknesses and identify and use their strengths effectively.
Economic Research and Data Analysis
Objective research and analysis central to making smart business decisions. Focusing on urban and rural economic growth, we assist businesses and communities to understand and interpret economic indicators.
Arkansas Data Center
The Arkansas Data Center provides information, research and statistical solutions and supports the areas of demographics, economics, community development, and GIS by providing advanced data products and experts in the field.
Geographic Information Systems
Provides mapping and spatial data analysis solutions in the areas of demographics, economics, community development and research. Facilitates training in the GIS Applications Lab for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions throughout Arkansas.
FAST FACTS
*projects since 2016
Serving 75 Arkansas counties and the region
The State Leader in Economic Development for 65+ years.
In the News
July Report Shows Jobless Rates Continue to Improve in Arkansas’ Metro Areas
Seven of the eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas posted jobless rate declines in July compared to June, as the jobs picture in the state continues to improve following significant job losses that followed Arkansas’ first COVID-19...
Digital Original: Covid-19 pandemic shows more student interest in higher education
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The U.S. is officially in a recession but it’s far from a typical downturn because more people are heading back to school. “When the economy is weak and there aren’t other opportunities, that tends to boost college...
ASU, UALR receive $300,000 grants from U.S. Commerce Department
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $7.8 million in EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to universities across the nation to boost their capacity to support regional economic development...
Upcoming Events
Census Non Response Followup
Census Non Response Followup
August 11 – October 31, 2020*
Census takers will interview households in person that have not responded by mail, online or by phone.
*Dates are subject to change.
Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing
Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing
November 12, 2020
AEDI and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis partner to provide updates on the economic conditions and the outlook for the nation and the state.
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Contact Info
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
Tel: +1 (501) 569-8519
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Being designated an U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration University Center allows AEDI to promote and facilitate economic development strategies and projects throughout the state and region
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