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

Economic Development Corp of Clark County

The Economic Development Corporation of Clark County is a tax-funded organization created to develop and fund economic development projects and activities to stimulate the local economy and to support the creation of new job activities.

Mission Statement:

The Economic Development Corporation of Clark County (EDCCC) is a not -for-profit organization that is charged with directing the economic growth for Clark County. The mission of the EDCCC 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:

Euodias Goza, Chair, Southern Bancorp
Phil Baldwin, Southern Bancorp
Damon Daniels, Cowboy Dispatch, Alpine
Conner Eldridge, Summit Bank
Becky Jester, Dawson Education Cooperative
Sherry Kelly, Noalmark Broadcasting
Wendal Ketchum, Hardman Lumber Company
Frances Nelson, Ouachita Baptist University
Ricky Norton, W.P. Malone, Inc.
Joyce Palla, Retired Manager at Texas Instruments
Neeka Richardson, Chambers Bank, Amity
Lewis Shepherd, Henderson State University
Billy Tarpley, Gurdon
Jerry Walker, Valley Exxon, Caddo Valley
Bill Wright, Southern Bancorp

Click here for EDCCC Board Meeting Minutes.

Volunteer, Downtown Gurdon Development

"From the railroad and the "Gurdon Light" to the Hoo-Hoo International Museum, Gurdon offers a number of attractions that help define our local and regional heritage. We are a town that could present a lot of options for someone with a vision toward downtown restoration and community development."