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
Arkansas Workforce Policy & Innovation

Executive Team

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
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.

Read the Governor’s full bio.

Recent News

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Record Employment in Arkansas as Unemployment Drops to 4.3% in March
Posted: 05/06/2026

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 6, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction...

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Arkansas Named #6 state for Overall Economic Outlook
Posted: 04/29/2026

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 29, 2026) – Arkansas was ranked among the top states for...

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Workforce Connections Announces Apprenticeship Week in Arkansas
Posted: 04/28/2026

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 28, 2026) — Arkansas Workforce Connections today announced that Governor Sarah Huckabee...

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Arkansas Labor Force Participation Hits 14-year High in February
Posted: 04/22/2026

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 22, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction...

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#1 State for Inbound Movers

Atlas (2025)

#1 State for Affordability

U.S. News and World Report (2025)

Approximately 15 Million Tons of Commodities Moved Annually

Arkansas Waterways Commission (2025)

189 Foreign-Owned Operations in the State

Arkansas Department of Commerce

77 Commercial Banks Headquartered in Arkansas

Arkansas State Bank Department

Record Number of Arkansans Working

November 2025

#3 Best State to Start a New Business

Forbes (2025)

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