Enjoy premier thoroughbred horse racing at Oaklawn Jockey club
Hot Springs National Park and the Ouachita National Forest provide great opportunities for recreation.
Hot Springs is a great location for artists and art lovers.
Hot Springs’ healthy job market gained national recognition, from American City Business Journals as the United States’ 3rd “Hottest Small City Job Market.”
According to the study Hot Springs is “Hot” because the tourism-based economy has been perking along. Tourism is one of the leading factors in the community’s overall 5.4 percent growth in the last year.
Economic development is strong in Hot Springs. Companies such as Xerox, Weyerhaeuser, Alcoa, Martin Marietta, Mountain Valley Spring, Alliance Rubber, and the Triumph Group all have strong presences in the community. More than $100 million in tourism, manufacturing and technology projects have been announced in the past three years.
The advantages of doing business in Hot Springs go far beyond the city's reputation for scenic beauty and world-class amenities. Designated an Arkansas Community of Excellence by the Arkansas Department of Economic Development, Hot Springs offers a bustling business environment with a strong foundation of support services for all types of companies. The Garland County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration of Hot Springs, and the Arkansas Small Business Development Center are all on hand to provide their expertise to potential business owners.
An affordable answer for business and industry, the city's lower cost of living also means lower operational costs for businesses. Hot Springs offers a sizeable and growing work force and a highly developed infrastructure. The community is known for its solid, progressive leadership and crystal clear vision for the future.
Named America's No. 4 Top Small Art Town, the thriving arts community is a major draw to the spa city with a host of fine art galleries and antique shops, along with nationally recognized festivals, such as the annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival which is recognized as one of the top 10 documentary film festivals worldwide. The people of Hot Springs boast about the excellent quality of life the city has to offer - from cultural opportunities to limitless recreational opportunities.
People from all over the nation come to see premier thoroughbred horse racing at the Oaklawn Jockey Club. Hot Springs is home to a breathtaking 210-acre botanical garden, Garven Woodland Gardens, as well as numerous hiking and biking trails that run through Hot Springs National Park and Ouachita National Forest. The newly redeveloped Magic Springs & Crystal Falls Theme & Water Park offers rides and fun for all ages along with a great summer concert series. Historic downtown Hot Springs is complete with classic hotels, Victorian architecture, and world-class art studios. It is also a popular shopping destination. And, with over 200 dining opportunities, you're sure to find something to please your palate.
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