Arkansas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Arkansas, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Arkansas Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Arkansas counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Arkansas counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Arkansas | 2008 | -- | 1,834 | $285,169,005 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 9 | $230,157 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 4 | $326,404 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Hospital | 4 | $391,723 |
Arkansas | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 7 | $3,570,445 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 9 | $177,680 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 64 | $1,941,475 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 4 | $96,190 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 13 | $452,813 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 76 | $31,314,133 |
Arkansas | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 53 | $5,755,337 |
Arkansas | 2008 | State Government Organization | 10 | $1,786,835 |
TOTAL | | | 2,087 | $331,212,197 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:01:18 www.forthecommondefense.org