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
Industry Highlights
Clark County has a total population of 22,995. Clark County has a labor force of nearly 12,000 workers within our nine-county labor-shed, with a labor force of more than 330,000, and is expected to grow by 5.3% by 2015. Based on employment, the top five industries in the county include Manufacturing (20.46 percent of workforce), Education (17.97 percent of workforce), Retail (12.07 percent of workforce), Healthcare (11.24 percent of workforce), and Food Services (5.53 percent of workforce).
Largest employers in the Arkadelphia area:
| Employer Name | Type of Business |
|---|---|
| Alcoa | Manufacturing |
| Alumacraft | Boat Manufacturing |
| Arkadelphia School District | Education |
| Anthony Timberlands, Inc. | Lumber Manufacturing |
| Antoine Hardwoods, Inc. | Sawmill and Chip Mill |
| Baptist Health Medical Center - Arkadelphia | Healthcare |
| Bean Trucking | Transportation Services |
| City of Arkadelphia | Government |
| Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation | Healthcare (Retirement Services) |
| Cracker Barrel | Hospitality (Restaurant) |
| Danfoss - Scroll Technologies | Air Conditioning & Heating Equipment Mfg. |
| Dawson Educational Cooperative | Education |
| DeGray Lake Resort State Park | Recreation |
| Georgia Pacific Corporation | Wood Products |
| Group Living, Inc. | Healthcare (Developmental Disabilities) |
| Gurdon School District | Education |
| Henderson State University |
Education |
| The Human Development Center | Healthcare (Developmental Disabilities) |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Education |
| Siplast | Commercial Roofing Materials |
| Southern Bancorp | Banking |
| Summit Bank | Banking |
| Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation | Healthcare (Retirement Services) |
| Wal-Mart | Retail |
| W.P. Malone, Inc. (d/b/a Allcare Pharmacy) | Healthcare (Pharmaceutical) |
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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."