Economic Impact
U. S. Steel Arkansas Economic Impact Study
U. S. Steel’s Arkansas operations include Big River Steel and facilities in Pine Bluff, supporting high-value manufacturing jobs, an extensive supplier network, and ongoing community investment throughout the state.
Case Study:
U. S. Steel Arkansas Economic Impact Study
The Puzzle
U. S. Steel’s significant investment in Arkansas—anchored by advanced steelmaking operations—has reshaped the state’s manufacturing landscape. State and local leaders needed a clear, defensible assessment of what that presence means for jobs, suppliers, and public revenues across Arkansas. U. S. Steel engaged Parker Strategy Group to quantify its statewide economic impact.
Profile
U. S. Steel’s Arkansas operations include Big River Steel and facilities in Pine Bluff, supporting high-value manufacturing jobs, an extensive supplier network, and ongoing community investment throughout the state.
How we helped
Parker Strategy Group conducted a comprehensive economic impact analysis measuring direct operations, payroll, benefits, capital investment, and the ripple effects through suppliers and household spending.
The analysis found that U. S. Steel’s Arkansas operations generated:
- $2.0 billion in total economic impact
- 4,725 jobs supported statewide, including 1,712 direct employees
- $894.6 million in value added to the Arkansas economy
- $45.2 million in state and local tax revenues
- Engagement with 541 Arkansas-based suppliers
How It Helped The Client
The study provided U. S. Steel with a clear, consistent narrative demonstrating how its investments strengthen Arkansas’ economy, workforce, and tax base—supporting public communications and stakeholder engagement.
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