🚢 Free Arkansas | Bryan Day on the Port of Little Rock

Episode notes

The Port of Little Rock isn’t just a dock on the river—it’s a 5,000-acre industrial hub that’s home to 53 businesses and more than 11,000 jobs. Executive Director Bryan Day joins Andy McNeill to talk about:How Arkansas’ inland river system moves grain, petroleum, steel, and more across the country 🌾⛽Why the port’s location—rail, river, and interstate all in one—is a game-changer for logistics 🚂🚛The pending arrival of a major data center and what it means for jobs and tax base in central Arkansas 💻⚡How Arkansas competes with the Southeast for industries—and what it will take to retain young talent in the state 🧑‍💼📈Why quality of life, from trails to housing affordability, is central to economic growth 🏡🚴This episode is all about the future of central Arkansas: jobs, infrastructure, and the state’s role in the national economy.👉 Watch, listen, and subscribe for more conversations about the people shaping Arkansas’ future.