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Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Commerce is to champion economic opportunities through strategic initiatives and an equitable regulatory environment that attracts and grows businesses, safeguards consumers, enhances workforce quality, and energizes our infrastructure, creating a better quality of life for all Arkansans.
Divisions

Arkansas Development Finance Authority

Arkansas Division of Aeronautics

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Arkansas Insurance Department

Arkansas Securities Department

Arkansas State Bank Department

Arkansas Waterways Commission

Arkansas Wine Producers Council

Office of Skills Development
Executive Team

Hugh McDonald
Secretary of Commerce

Allison Hatfield
Chief of Staff

David Bell
Chief Financial Officer

Clark Cogbill
Director of Marketing & Communications

Melissa Adams
Executive Assistant
Recent News

Gov. Sanders appoints Susannah Marshall as Commissioner of the Arkansas Securities Department
Posted: 08/11/2023LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 11, 2023) – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Susannah Marshall...
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Arkansas State Broadband Office launches survey, community engagement effort to build Digital Skills and Opportunity Plan
Posted: 07/18/2023The final report, due in November 2023, will lay out an action plan to get...
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Governor Sanders reappoints Susannah Marshall as Commissioner of Arkansas State Bank Department
Posted: 07/10/2023LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 10, 2023) – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reappointed Susannah Marshall...
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Arkansas to receive over $1B to expand broadband in state
Posted: 06/28/2023LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 26, 2023) – Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, along with...
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