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.
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
Healthcare Services
Competitive Strengths of Clark County
Adequate Pool of Healthcare Professionals and Strong Educational Programs to Provide Trained Healthcare Workers.
- Henderson State University (HSU) in Arkadelphia has an enrollment of more than 3,700 students and grants Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. HSU offers Bachelor's degrees in more than 50 program areas including human services, biology, chemistry, sociology, gerontology, and nursing.
- Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) in Arkadelphia is a four-year liberal arts college which has an enrollment of approximately 1,594 students. OBU offers Bachelor's degrees in more than 60 program areas of study including biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, dietetics and nutrition, kinesiology and leisure studies, nursing, and medicine.
Concentration of Existing Healthcare Services Companies in the Area.
- Baptist Health Medical Center - Arkadelphia serves residents of Southwest Arkansas by offering services such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and digital mammography, for early detection of breast cancer.
- W.P. Malone, Inc., which includes a chain of Allcare Pharmacies, located throughout Arkansas, is headquartered in Arkadelphia and employs an estimated 135.
- The Arkadelphia Human Development Center, which began operations in 1968, primarily works with adults who have a primary diagnosis of mental retardation with the focus on providing a transitional placement for those who are able to develop vocational skills, obtain employment and eventually secure living and working arrangements in the community.
- Group Living, Inc., established in 1973, is a private, non-profit organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities in order to assist them in attaining their highest level of independence and to become integrated into the community.
- There are also a number of assisted living facilities and retirement communities in Arkadelphia including "The Plaza" at Twin Rivers which features assisted living, Levels 1 & 2 and medic-aid certified; the Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation, Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation and the Gardens Retirement Community development.
- Little Rock, Arkansas, which is located within less than one hour of Arkadelphia, is the healthcare center of Arkansas featuring the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its five medical centers along with the Arkansas Children's Hospital, as well as other excellent healthcare centers such as local clinics of private practitioners, medical centers, cosmetic enhancement and even medical-related spa services. UAMS is Arkansas' only academic medical center training more than 80 percent of the physicians in the state, as well as other medical professionals.
Skilled and Available Workforce
- Clark County has a total labor force of more than 11,000 people and the labor-shed population of over 330,000 within commuting range of Arkadelphia.
- Approximately 57 percent of residents in Arkadelphia and 45 percent of residents in Clark County hold an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree or have attended some college classes.
Available and Affordable Sites
- The Clark County Business Park was constructed to attract high-paying, knowledge-based companies. The business park includes state-of-the-art technology and fiber optics infrastructure.
Low Cost of Doing Business
- CNBC's 2008 "Top States for Doing Business" report ranked Arkansas as the state with the 3rd lowest cost of doing business. Only Iowa and South Dakota have a lower cost of doing business.
- According to the 2007 Milken Institute Cost of Doing Business Index, Arkansas has a score of 75.9 and ranked tenth overall. This means only nine states have a cost of doing business lower than in Arkansas.
- Average electric rates in Arkansas are also lower than in five of the six surrounding states.
Owner, W.P. Malone, Inc.
"I initially created my pharmaceutical business in Clark County because it's a great place to raise a family. I've stayed because I feel a real loyalty to this place and want to give back to the community that has been so good to me."