Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and the global brand of a 12-county region, home to more than 1 million people living within a 50-mile radius of downtown and within driving distance of several comparable-sized cities.

Find your place in Arkansas’s Capital City.

Hear it from these professionals. Little Rock has a lot to offer.

A round-up of the best things to check out in Little Rock this year.

Little Rock’s key economic sectors—advanced manufacturing, logistics, and corporate operations—drive job growth, supported by major employers and workforce training programs.

The MetRock Forward economic development campaign will capitalize on proven success by targeting economic, community and talent development opportunities for regional growth.

The Little Rock Port Megasite is getting a face-lift, thanks to $2 million in site development funds the Little Rock Regional Chamber has secured through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Site Development Program.

Little Rock is preparing to join the “Faymily” in early 2026, when the Faymonville Group completes construction of its first-ever U.S. production facility at the Port of Little Rock.

On Oct. 31, Welspun, which has been operating in Little Rock since 2007, announced that it would invest $100 million to expand its facility at the Little Rock Port.

In 2024, the Little Rock region saw dynamic growth across multiple industries, from manufacturing to logistics. The Port of Little Rock, in particular, was a hotspot for investment last year.

The range of quality health services in Little Rock can be seen in the medical corridor, which features seven hospitals.

Shared responsibility from educators, students, community leaders, business and industry drives real change

The Little Rock Regional Chamber honored local businesses with the 2024 Small Business Impact Awards and supports entrepreneurs through mentorship and accelerator programs.

Barely seven years after its original opening in 2017, the Tech Park has more than doubled its square footage, making room for the growing information and technology industries in Arkansas.

The Little Rock region is home to several public school districts, as well as high-quality charter and private schools.

Create Little Rock, a free-to-join initiative of the Little Rock Regional Chamber, was made to attract, develop and retain young, professional talent in the city.

Established in 1985, Leadership Greater Little Rock seeks to develop community leaders by training and informing participants on an array of local public policy matters.

The Little Rock Regional Chamber offers numerous events throughout the year to learn about the exciting innovations happening in Arkansas, and to network with the entrepreneurs and trailblazers leading the way.

Diversity, inclusion key to regional economy

The Simmons Bank Championship made history as Arkansas’ first PGA Tour Champions event, drawing 37,000 attendees and a global TV audience; it returns in 2025.

Little Rock got its turn in the spotlight last October, when the city was featured on the SEC Network’s “TrueSouth,” a documentary series that highlights Southern food and culture.

Discover business opportunities in Little Rock with the Chamber’s support, from utilities and incentives to commercial space and economic development resources.