According to Southern Business & Development, the Little Rock region is among the "Top Ten Smaller Markets in the South for Foreign Investment," with three (now four) major foreign advanced manufacturer locations since 2007. Additionally, the region's largest manufacturer employer (Dassault Falcon) is headquartered in France. Major foreign manufacturers in the region include:
Little Rock has the designation as Foreign Trade Zone – 14, with sub-zones located across Arkansas, and is a U.S. Customs Port of Entry for freight with customs officials on call.
Little Rock also is home to a Mexican Consulate - Consuldado de Carrera de México.
For more information, Joey Dean (Vice President, Economic Development; Executive Director, Metro Little Rock Alliance), 501.377.6006.