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

Judge Steven Porch
Chief Legal Counsel

David Bell
Chief Financial Officer

Jim Hudson
Chief of Staff

Melissa Adams
Executive Assistant
Recent News

Sanders Names Clint O’Neal Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Posted: 01/12/2023Says they will work together to ‘bring thousands of high-paying jobs to Arkansas’ LITTLE ROCK,...
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New Coalition Launches to Help Close Arkansas’ Digital Divide
Posted: 07/15/2022BENTONVILLE, Ark (July 14 2022) – Today, a group of more than 15 local organizations...
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Commerce Secretary Mike Preston names new broadband director
Posted: 07/11/2022LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (July 11, 2022) – Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston today announced that...
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Vacancy Announcement: Director of State Broadband Office
Posted: 06/21/2022UPDATE: This position has been filled. The Arkansas Department of Commerce is recruiting for a...
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