Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock

Episode 7 November 05, 2021 00:33:00
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Economic growth in Little Rock

Nov 05 2021 | 00:33:00

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Show Notes

In this episode, Rex sits down with Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce. The two discuss recent economic developments -- including Amazon's regional fulfillment center -- as well as boosting the quality of education, health care and the financial industry to draw people and businesses to the region.  

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