Randy Zook, the president and chief executive officer of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas, joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode of Southern Fried Podcast to discuss the state’s economy. The conversation takes place just as the state’s revenue surplus has been announced and reported in the Democrat-Gazette.
Randy and Rex begin by discussing recent developments and growth in Northwest Arkansas, with a focus on exciting new research and development happening at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, the new Walmart campus in Bentonville, and the expansion of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
The duo then transitions to discussing industry strength in Central Arkansas. They highlight new developments such as the Tractor Supply Company Distribution Center in Maumelle and Amazon fulfillment center in Little Rock.
Listeners can catch the full conversation on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or by visiting arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners. Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion about the state of Arkansas’s economy and industry.
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