Many businesses — both American and foreign — are becoming increasingly interested in re-shoring their production to the United States. And, Arkansas is playing an important role in this movement, particularly Bentonville-based consulting firm Made in USA Works! which helps companies all over the world do business in the United States. These companies seek a place on the shelves of Wal-Mart, the country’s largest retailer, which has a $250 billion initiative to boost its supply of made-in-the-USA products. This story and others in this issue are excellent illustrations of our tagline, “The Power of Business.” We have covered Arkansas startups, a profile of the state’s premier heart surgeon and the economics of our two Minor League baseball teams, as well as the creation of the Data District in Conway, the revamping of downtown Jonesboro, the continued impact of road construction around West Memphis and much more.
