Facts:

Ouachita Baptist University has been named the No. 1 Baccalaureate College in the South for 2009 by U.S. News & World Report.

The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, headquartered in Gurdon, is one of the world's oldest service organizations, having been organized in 1892.

Henderson State University is the second-oldest publicly funded university in the state and operates the only aviation degree program in Arkansas.

Over 30,000 vehicles a day travel through Arkadelphia on Interstate 30.

The Battle of the Ravine, a football rivalry between neighboring Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University, dates back to 1895.

Centerpoint High School's Future Farmers of America chapter has almost 300 students, making it one of the largest in the state.

Clark County is a one-hour drive from Little Rock National Airport, the largest commercial airport in Arkansas, served by nine airlines and partners.

According to the USDA Forest Service, Clark County has over 440,000 acres of timberland, representing 77% of the land area in the county.

Since implementation began in 2007, the Clark County Strategic Plan has leveraged over $55 million dollars for the community.

Arkadelphia’s region has a population of more than 350,000 within a 50-mile radius.

Two of the 10 largest bank holding companies in Arkansas, Summit Bank and Southern Bancorp, are headquartered in Arkadelphia.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park was named one of “5 State Parks You’ll Love” by Better Homes and Gardens.

Clark County was named for Missouri territorial governor William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The Civil War’s Battle of Elkin’s Ferry was fought in Okolona in 1864 and resulted in a Union victory.

The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, located near Amity, is a 167-acre campus dedicated to serving at-risk children.

Contact Us

Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance
info@arkadelphiaalliance.com
2401 Pine Street, Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: 870.246.1460
Fax: 870.246.1462

March 01, 2010

Chamber Announces Banquet Sponsors

The Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 6:30 pm. The event will be held at the Walker Center at Ouachita Baptist University. There will also be a Membership Reception at 5:30 pm in the lobby of the Walker Center.

Keynote speakers will be Dr. Rex Horne of Ouachita Baptist University and Dr. Charles Welch of Henderson State University.

Title sponsors for the event are Southern Bancorp, Arkadelphia Public School District, Wal Mart, Ouachita Baptist University, Mary & Martha's Florist & Gifts, and Hughes & Hughes Law Firm.

Sponsor for the Membership Reception is Sodexo.

Contriubting Sponsors are HSU Small Business Technology Development Center, Patterson Federal Credit Union, Drumco, and U.S. Bank.

Individual tickets are $30, and reserved tables are $300. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, call the Chamber at (870) 246-5542.

Facts:

Upcoming Events

News

Contact Us

March 01, 2010

Chamber Announces Banquet Sponsors