Arkansas Business recently compiled its 2024 Book of Lists ranking the largest companies and entities throughout the state. The following Clark County entities were listed:
Southern Bancorp Bank, 10th largest bank by assets ($2.26 billion in assets); 20th largest trust department ($47.25 million in trust assets)
Hostess manufacturing plant, 8th largest commercial construction project ($80 million)
Taylor King Law PA, 13th largest law firm (23 lawyers, 75 Arkansas employees)
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 12th largest manufacturer (1,760 total employees at plants in Gurdon, Fordyce, Crossett and Fort Smith)
Henderson State University, 14th largest university (2,519 Fall 2022 enrollment)
Ouachita Baptist University, 21st largest university (1,781 Fall 2022 enrollment)