Arkansas is often noted as one of the best places to relocate to because of its low cost of living and high quality of life.
Little Rock houses for sale sit within a state that has plenty of outdoor recreation, employment opportunities, a strong arts scene, and much more.
Arkansas also has a mild climate across all four seasons, and its economy is strong and diverse with ample opportunities.
There are 200,000 small businesses in Arkansas as well as many large employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to businesses with more than 10,000 employees. Some of the largest companies in the state have deep roots, growing from small mom-and-pop shops to global enterprises.
If you’re looking to relocate, check out one of these top employers in the Natural State for snagging a new job.
Tyson Foods
Tyson is one of those businesses whose stories begin in the Great Depression, when creator John W. Tyson moved to the state looking for better opportunities.
He began by delivering chickens, and the company has grown to partner with 11,000 farmers for chicken, beef and pork production. They pay more than $15 billion to U.S. farm families.
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart is one of the Fortune 500 companies in the state, and their largest event is the annual Shareholders Meeting, which is held in Fayetteville each year and brings in Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club associates from across the globe.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Another of Arkansas’s Fortune 500 companies, this transportation company was started with five trucks in 1961. They now own more than 12,000 trucks and employ 22,000 people worldwide.
Each year, J.B. Hunt drivers compete in the Arkansas Truck Driving Championship against drivers from other companies to recognize the best driver in the state.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the only academic health and science university in Arkansas and it’s the largest public employer. There are more than 10,000 employees in all but two counties across the state.
One of the university’s unique programs deploys physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to rural areas, allowing students to repay their loans following graduation by practicing in a rural community.
ArcBest, Fort Smith
The company began in 1923 as a local freight hauler and now provides global logistics solutions and employs more than 13,000 people.
The company ranked fifteenth among for-hire carriers in the US for 2020 according to industry journal Transport Topics.
Baptist Health, Inc.
Baptist Health is the state’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit health care organization.
The original hospital opened its doors with less than a hundred beds in 1921 and served 1,315 patients during its first year of operation. It now has more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.
The system also offers a college with studies in nursing and allied health, a graduate residency program, and access to virtual care through a mobile app. They currently employ over 11,000 people.
