Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase Highlights Innovation and Industry Solutions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 30, 2026) – Arkansas manufacturing will take center stage as manufacturers, industry leaders, workforce partners and solution providers across the state gather for the second annual Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on September 30 – October 1.
Presented by Entergy Arkansas and organized by Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, the 2026 Showcase is designed by manufacturers, for manufacturers and provides an opportunity for industry professionals to connect, share solutions, and explore new ways to strengthen Arkansas manufacturing.
The 2026 Showcase will feature more than 130 exhibitors, interactive demonstrations, industry discussions and sessions focused on workforce development, technology, supply chains and operational excellence. The event will bring together manufacturers and partners supporting the industry to showcase the products, technologies and solutions driving Arkansas manufacturing forward.
“We’re proud to support the hardworking men and women in manufacturing who help make Arkansas such a great place to live and work,” said Keith Gammill, Director of Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions. “As we enter our second year, the Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase has grown significantly, with a sold-out exhibit floor and even more opportunities for manufacturers to learn from one another, make valuable connections and find solutions to the challenges they face every day. It’s exciting to see the momentum around the Showcase, and we’re looking forward to building on that for years to come.”
“Manufacturing is a major driver of Arkansas’s economy, and the momentum across our state is remarkable,” said Randy Zook, president and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. “The Showcase puts manufacturers in the same room with the suppliers and problem-solvers who can help them get things done. Last year showed us how valuable those connections are, and we’re building on that in a big way this year.”
The inaugural Showcase in 2025 drew more than 450 participants, including manufacturers, suppliers, engineers and industry leaders from across Arkansas. This year’s event builds on that foundation with more opportunities to connect and collaborate including Demo Days, the Land of Steel sponsored by Mississippi County Economic Development featuring booths like Nucor, Hybar, Majestic Steel and others.
The Arkansas Manufacturing Showcase is made possible by Platinum Sponsor Entergy Arkansas and Spotlight Sponsor Keathley Patterson featuring Demo Days. Gold sponsors are Big River Steel, Caddell Construction, Green Bay Packaging and National Park College. Silver sponsors are Cromwell Architects Engineers, Hutton Design+Build, Mitchell Williams, Olsson, Patriot Recycling, Pinnacle IT, RIC Construction, SafeHaven Security Group and Scale Technology. Bronze sponsors are ABB, Corporate Tax Advisors, the Arkansas District Export Council and FNBC. Brass sponsors are CDI Contractors, Decision Flow, Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Engineering Design Services, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting, Multi-Craft Contractors, Rubber & Gasket Company of America, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture/Arkansas APEX Accelerator. National Park College also sponsors the event app, and Virco sponsors the VIP reception.
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About Arkansas Workforce Connections
Arkansas Workforce Connections is at the center of the state’s workforce development efforts, delivering career support and training for job seekers and connecting employers with skilled, industry-ready talent. Workforce Connections is a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce. To learn more visit dws.arkansas.gov
About the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce / Associated Industries of Arkansas
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas is the leading voice for business at the State Capitol and serves as the primary business advocate on all issues affecting Arkansas employers. Its mission is to promote a pro-business, free-enterprise environment and contest anti-business legislation, regulations, and rules.
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