Institute for Economic Advancement University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business

A Message of Welcome


News and Events


Advancing Arkansas - Spring 2010 Issue now available


Arkansas Taxable Sales up 2.4% in the First Quarter

Read details at www.arkansaseconomist.com or click here to download the press release


Center for Economic Development Education Online Course:
Strategic Planning for Economic Development
Registration Now Open!

Class begins May 10, 2010 and ends July 12, 2010
Partnership with the OU Economic Development Institute
IEDC-Accredited


Updated county level population estimates are now available:


News from the Arkansas Economist Blog-
Interviews with IEA's Economic Forecaster, Michael Pakko


DINA launches new web site for Maumelle, Arkansas


New IEA Publications
Getting Ready for School, Arkansas 2009
Advancing Arkansas


New Demographic Publication:
A Changing Arkansas: As Reflected by Population and Related Data, 2000-2007


The Hispanic Population in Arkansas:


Arkansas Personal Income Handbook

Reynold's Center for Economic Development and Business Education

About IEA

Located in the New Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development Building, the UALR IEA is a part of the UALR College of Business. It is comprised of a unique collection of professional expertise divided into three basic functions: data, research and training.

In a single location, the Institute provides specialized services which support the economic advancement of Arkansas and is available to businesses, governmental units, labor organizations, communities, and private individuals throughout the state.

In particular, the Institute is dedicated to supporting the economic development community by serving as a source of sound and credible research and training. Covering a broad range of issues, the Institute assists as a catalyst for the University's contribution to providing effective state economic development strategies and increased vitality in business and industry.

Free Demonstrations

Decision Support Center

IEA's Decision Support Center offers an opportunity to make group interactions more productive with definitive outcomes.