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Arkansas Competitive Communities Initiative
AEDC evaluation and assistance program to improve community readiness for business investment.
About this program
The Competitive Communities Initiative helps Arkansas communities evaluate and improve readiness for attracting investment and jobs across economic development organization, funding, workforce narrative, and product readiness pillars.
Eligibility
Arkansas communities and local economic development partners seeking to improve competitiveness for business attraction and expansion.
Requirements
- Participate in AEDC's CCI evaluation process
- Provide community, workforce, funding, site, and economic development information
- Implement recommended improvements or readiness actions