Did You Know?
Founded nearly 100 years ago and owned cooperatively by area cotton ginners since 1977, Planters Cotton Oil Mill at Pine Bluff is the only remaining cottonseed oil mill in Arkansas and the 2nd largest in the U.S.
The lifestyle available in the Metro Little Rock region can be defined in just one word - "outstanding!"
The people, companies and families in the communities of the Metro Little Rock region enjoy:
- Welcoming, warm people as neighbors
- Variety of residential communities: Residents choose from affordable housing in urban lofts in downtown Little Rock's River Market District; suburban neighborhoods with greenbelts and riding paths; historic homes in many downtown neighborhoods; and stately homesteads and farms that offer a rural experience at its best. Metro Little Rock region is enhanced by minimal traffic hassles and short commuting times.
- Low cost of living index
- Diverse climate and topography that earns Arkansas the name The Natural State Region divides the lush flat lands to the east and the rolling hills and mountains of the Ozarks and Ouachitas to the west.
- Abundant healthcare services ranging from infant care to geriatric care
- Arts and culture (A thriving arts community offer local theatre, ballet, symphony and arts education. The Pine Bluff Railway and Train Museum and many historic sites provide fun and educational experiences for all ages.)
- Outdoor recreation and sports (State and national parks and wilderness areas just minutes from residential and commercial communities offer hiking, biking, mountain climbing, canoeing and camping for nature lovers. Hunting enthusiasts find abundant opportunities including Stuttgart, the duck capital of the world, only 30 minutes east of Little Rock.)
- Ever improving schools from K-12, both public and private
- Hot Springs (Offers outdoor recreation, theme parks and a vibrant arts community.)
- Proximity to major cities (103 million people market within 550 miles)
The region boasts a variety of unique dining spots, and entertainment ranging from baseball, horseracing and basketball to comedy clubs and concerts featuring nationally know artists. The North Little Rock's Alltel Arena is a popular with the residents of the region.
The people of the Metro Little Rock region are "BIG ON BUSINESS!" because they know that business is the foundation of their lifestyle.