Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Name

Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Legal name

Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Website

https://youraedi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Research Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA) & Emergency Planning Liaison Support (EUAHALAK)

Keywords

• Economic development research
• Census data services
• Demographic analysis
• GIS mapping services
• Community development planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grant Funding: AEDI receives funding through grants from federal agencies including the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and other state/federal programs. Example: $600,000 EDA grant for long-term disaster recovery and resiliency planning.
2. University of Arkansas System Support: As a unit of UA Little Rock within the University of Arkansas System, AEDI receives institutional support including staffing, facilities, and operational resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AEDI provides research, demographic and economic data analysis, and strategic planning services to state, community, and industry leaders across Arkansas. As the designated Arkansas State Data Center, it serves as the state's official liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau, distributing and interpreting census data, population estimates, and American Community Survey figures. Its service lines include the Arkansas State Data Center, Community Development & Planning (CEDS), Economic Research & Data Analysis, Emergency Management and Continuity, and Geographic Information Services (GIS).

Product overview

The Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) provides a suite of research and data services organized around five core functions: the Arkansas State Data Center (population and census data), Community Development & Planning Services (strategic planning and CEDS), Economic Research & Data Analysis (forecasting and impact analysis), Emergency Management and Continuity (disaster preparedness), and Geographic Information Services (GIS mapping). The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather provides consultative services, downloadable data, and interactive web-based dashboards. Key tools include the County Population Estimates Dashboard, Median Household Income Calculator, and CEDS Data Explorer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arkansas State Data Center A centralized data center providing population estimates, census data, housing unit estimates, and American Community Survey data for Arkansas. Serves as the state's designated liaison to the U.S. Census Bureau, available to communities, grant applicants, businesses, non-profits, and the public.
• Community Development & Planning Services Economic research and strategic planning services for Arkansas communities, including Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), community strategic plans, hotel feasibility studies, retail market analyses, and community recovery plans.
• Economic Research & Data Analysis Economists providing economic impact analysis, research, data analytics, and forecasting services for Arkansas. Includes the Arkansas Economist Blog and the annual Arkansas Economic Forecast event.
• Emergency Management and Continuity Whole-community emergency preparedness and resilience services including hazard analysis, risk assessments, hazard mitigation planning, continuity planning, and disaster recovery support for Arkansas communities following FEMA-declared disasters.
• Geographic Information Services (GIS) Mapping and spatial data analysis solutions including interactive dashboards, data visualization tools, and the Arkansas District Finder for identifying legislative districts. Built on ESRI/ArcGIS platforms.
• Publications and Reports Research publications including demographic reports, economic studies, feasibility studies, and strategic community plans for Arkansas communities. Examples include Go Forward Pine Bluff, Think Big Little Rock, Huntsville Strategic Community Plan, and regional CEDS documents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides population data for all 75 Arkansas counties and 501 cities/towns
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Association of Development Organizations (AADO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021AADO was awarded a $600,000 grant for long-term disaster recovery and preparedness after tornadoes impacted areas of north-central and north-eastern Arkansas in December 2021. AEDI serves as the primary organization working on resiliency planning, developing tools for hazard mitigation plan revisions, and providing training.
• U.S. Census BureaucoreTechnology or IntegrationAEDI serves as the Arkansas State Data Center, the official state affiliate for Census Bureau data. This partnership provides access to Census data products and enables AEDI to distribute and interpret census information for Arkansas stakeholders.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationESRI is a partner providing GIS technology. AEDI uses ESRI platforms including ArcGIS for creating dashboards, data visualization, and geographic analysis tools.
• Arkansas State Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce ArkanStats, a website providing curated economic development data for Arkansas covering Economy, Infrastructure, Education & Human Capital, Quality of Life, and Demographics.
• UA Little Rock / University of Arkansas SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDI is a unit of UA Little Rock within the University of Arkansas System. The university provides institutional support including staffing, facilities, and administrative infrastructure.
• Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning district partnership for developing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy documents required by EDA for federal funding and regional cooperation.
• West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District (WCAPDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop CEDS documents and data dashboards for West Central Arkansas communities. AEDI provides data analysis and planning support.
• Central Arkansas Planning & Development District (CAPDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for developing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy documents for Central Arkansas communities to enable regional cooperation and EDA funding eligibility.
• UA Community Design CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on community recovery plans following disasters, including projects for Mayflower and Vilonia tornado recovery, combining AEDI's data expertise with design planning capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arkansasedi
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArkansasEDI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/25005539

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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