Land of Opportunity

February 14, 2005

Largest Arkansas Employers and Other Business Facts

Arkansas Business has released their reknown Book of Lists. This year’s edition is packed with lists ranking the largest law firms, accounting firms, hotels, employers, banks, and the largest in just about every industry in Arkansas. Especially helpful is the inclusion of web addresses for most of the listees.

Of particular note were the Largest SBA Lenders: Arkansas Capital Corporation (29 loans, 15.9M), Arkansas Certified development Corporation (25 loans, 14.8M), Arkansas National Bank (27 loans, 7.8M) and Metropolitan National Bank (22 loans, 4.9M)

There are 25 employers listed under Largest Arkansas Employers. Rounding out the top 5 are: State Government (66,800), Wal-Mart (42,000), Tyson (23,950), U.S. Government (20,900) and Baptist Health (7,500).

Another interesting list is the list of Arkansas’s oldest companies. Rose law Firm, established in 1820, has first honors. Also, at the top of the list are: Times-Record (1832, Fort Smith), Stinson’s Jewelers (1847, Camden), and Mount Saint Mary Academy (1851, Little Rock).

Finally, do you know the highest grossing restaurants in Little Rock and North Little Rock?

In Little Rock, those would be Chilis, Outback and Red Lobster.

In North Little Rock, those would be Red Lobster, Golden Corral, and Chilis.

The Arkansas Business Book of Lists is available in the Arkansas SBDC Research Center in Little Rock. You may also purchase the Book of Lists from Arkansas Business for just $99.