Our state has the second-highest manufacturing employment in the south and is rated by CNBC as fourth among the U.S. states for the lowest cost of doing business. Of the Fortune 500, 101 locate operations in Arkansas, while seven call the state its headquarters.For detailed information about our industries, workforce, climate, and a wide array of tax credits, block grants, low-interest loans and other incentives, check out the Arkansas Economic Development Commission at www.arkensasedc.com.
87
Years in Business
968
Square Miles
47000 +
Members
30
Substations
100
Employees
$ 33 M
Capital Credits Returned
40 %
Commercial Accounts
4265
Miles of Line
Why MVEC
MVEC’s knowledgeable key account team can help your commercial, industrial, or agricultural business succeed by increasing energy efficiency, choosing rate-saving options, and optimizing your facility’s power use. We offer competitive rates and an array of energy-related services to meet the unique needs of every business we serve. We'll take the time to understand your business, no matter how large or small. When making an energy decision regarding your facility, don’t hesitate to call—it’s a complimentary benefit of the cooperative business model.
Economic Development
With its strategic location, skilled workforce, stellar transit and utility infrastructure, and pro-business state government, Arkansas has emerged as a true engine of economic development.