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

Business Retention & Expansion Program

The Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance (the "Alliance") focuses on facilitating job growth of existing business and industry and retaining jobs due to possible downsizing or relocation. The BRE program of the Alliance works with local businesses in Clark County to identify needs and challenges and to assist such businesses in addressing any identified issues. The Alliance is committed to its existing companies and believes strongly that these businesses are the community's biggest asset.

Components of the Alliance BRE program include:

One or more annual visits each year to existing businesses in Clark County.
Annual visits to corporate headquarters locations of certain Clark County businesses.
Use of a database to track corporate visits and existing business activity.

As part of the BRE program, the Alliance will work with local businesses to:

Mobilize and focus community support for existing businesses.
Encourage pro-active involvement in the community.
Assist with addressing local infrastructure needs.
Assist with local and state government issues that may arise.
Assist with finding low cost consulting services for technical assistance.

For more information, please contact Shawnie Carrier, Executive Director, Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance at (870) 246-1460 or shawnie@arkadelphiaalliance.com.

Director of Human Resources, Danfoss Scroll Technologies

"I think that Clark County is business supportive. When you are in a tough economy that forces you to make difficult decisions, you need the community support that allows you to openly discuss those issues and find solutions that will allow you to minimize the overall impact. We have that support here."