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 $65 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.
Arkadelphia, second Arkansas city, receives Promise Scholarship November 16, 2010 thanks to The Ross Foundation and Southern Bancorp.
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
info@arkadelphiaalliance.com
2401 Pine Street, Suite B
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: 870.246.1460
Fax: 870.246.1462
Verizon Wireless Workshop - for Apple Users
Thursday's Workshop
Apple Classes open again to the public for any wireless carrier. The classes are from 6-8 they can register at www.vzw.com/workshops and sign up for the in-store workshops Registration is not mandatory, but it does allow us to plan for the workshop)