About the Alliance

The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance (the "Alliance") is an umbrella organization that oversees the chambers of commerce for Amity, Arkadelphia, and Gurdon, the Economic Development Corporation of Clark County (the "EDCCC"), and the Clark County Industrial Council. The Alliance was formed pursuant to the Clark County Strategic Plan, a long-range visioning document created over a fifteen month period by approximately 500 residents of Clark County with the purpose of identifying and implementing comprehensive community initiatives that improve quality of life and economic opportunities for all residents of the county.

The purpose of the Alliance is to bring about economic growth in Clark County. The duties of the Alliance include:

  • Promoting the economic development of Clark County with the goal of increasing employment for all residents.
  • Working to retain and recruit businesses and jobs in Clark County. 
  • Establishing harmonious working relations with the community and with economic and industrial development contacts on a statewide, regional, and national level.
  • Encouraging regional cooperation.
  • Coordinating the identification, assessment and development of competitive industrial sites in Clark County.
  • Handling prospective inquiries from new businesses or industries and providing current, tailored information to meet operational requirements.
  • Overseeing data collection, research and analysis to include a database of existing buildings and available sites in Clark County.

 

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