MISSION STATEMENT
The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance is a not-for-profit organization charged with directing the economic growth for Clark County. Our mission is to secure opportunities for job creation with existing industries while expanding our job market by actively soliciting new industries to foster economic growth in Clark County.
Board of Directors
Chairman Eric Hughes | Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Vice Chairman Dr. Celya Taylor| Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Secretary Stacey Marlar | Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Treasurer J.L. Griffin | Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Immediate Past Chairman Dr. Lewis Shepherd | Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Dr. Tim Kauffman| Economic Development Corporation of Clark County
Stephen Bell | President and CEO of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance
Bill Wright | Chairman of the Clark County Industrial Council
Dr. Wesley Kluck | Chairman of the Clark County Strategic Plan
Misty Harris | Vice Chairman of the Clark County Strategic Plan
Trudy Humphries | President of the Amity Chamber of Commerce
Marena Malcom | Gurdon Chamber of Commerce
Jeremy Hughes| President of the Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark Overturf | President - Elect of the Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Ben Sells | President of Ouachita Baptist University
Dr. Glen Jones | President of Henderson State University
Featured Content
Industrial Park
The Clark County Industrial Park, located on U.S. Highway 67, approximately five miles south of Arkadelphia, covers 313 acres and is developed for industry with sites from 4.5 acres to 26.5 acres.
Community Leadership
Leadership Clark County was established by the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance & Area Chamber of Commerce pursuant to one of the goals of the Clark County Strategic Plan.
Business Retention and Expansion
The Business Retention & Expansion program of the Alliance focuses on facilitating job growth of existing business and industry and retaining jobs due to possible downsizing or relocation.
