Introducing MyArkansas
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Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Commerce is to champion the economic health of every Arkansas citizen and business.
Divisions
Arkansas Development Finance Authority
Arkansas Division of Aeronautics
Arkansas Division of Reemployment
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Arkansas Insurance Department
Arkansas Securities Department
Arkansas State Bank Department
Arkansas State Broadband Office
Arkansas Waterways Commission
Arkansas Workforce Connections
Executive Team
Hugh McDonald
Secretary of Commerce
Allison Hatfield
Chief of Staff
Missy Morehart
Chief Information Officer
Tammy Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Clark Cogbill
Director of Marketing & Communications
Carol Nunn
Human Resources Administrator
Lauren Ator
Director of Legislative Affairs & Policies
Melissa Adams
Executive Assistant
About the Governor
Sarah Sanders
Governor of Arkansas
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the 47th Governor of Arkansas.
Inaugurated on January 10, 2023, she is the first woman to serve as governor of the state and currently is the youngest governor in the country.
Recent News
Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase Highlights Innovation and Industry Solutions
Posted: 09/30/2026LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 30, 2026) – Arkansas manufacturing will take center stage as manufacturers,...
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Employment in Arkansas Grows as Unemployment Moves to 3.9% in August
Posted: 09/18/2026LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sep. 18, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction...
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U.S Department of Labor Approves Arkansas’ Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Perkins State Plan and Waiver Requests
Posted: 09/03/2026LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Labor has approved Arkansas’...
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Smackover Lithium Signs Offtake Agreement with LG Energy Solution for the South West Arkansas Project
Posted: 08/31/2026Commitment of 8,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate per year worth an estimated $1.5 billion...
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