Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce

Exciting news! ?? Recently, multiple of our Clark County community leaders were named to Arkansas Business's Top 250 list. This recognition highlights them as four of Arkansas's most influential leaders for 2024. ?? Congratulations and thank you for your leadership: Dr. Trey Berry, Chancellor of Henderson State University; Shelley Short, President & CEO of the Arkadelphia Alliance & Chamber; Dr. Ben Sells, President of Ouachita Baptist University; and William Wright, Tax Credit Executive with Southern Bancorp! #arkansasbusiness #influentialleaders #ClarkCountyAR

?? Yesterday, Leadership Clark County Class X, presented by Citizens Bank, had an amazing Natural Resources Session!?? The day included tours of The Ross Foundation and Allen Morgan's farming operation, engaging talks from industry leaders like Dr. Kyle Cunningham with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Greg Hay with ArborGen, and even more. Special thanks to Clark County Farm Bureau and Ouachita Valley Meats for sponsoring lunch. We’re so proud of this group and can’t wait for December’s session! Teri Cox-Meadows ED. D #ArkadelphiaAR #clarkcountyar #leadershipmatters

Recently featured in Arkansas Money & Politics, former Economic Development Corporation of Clark County board member, Ross Whipple’s lifetime of work in forestry and finance have made him a true champion of sustainability in Arkansas. As president of Horizon Capital Partners and chairman of the Ross Foundation, he combines business acumen with a deep passion for environmental conservation. With nearly 70,000 acres of managed timberland and overseeing the Ross Foundation’s 64,000 acres for public use and conservation, his innovative approach to forestry proves that economic success and ecological stewardship can go hand in hand. We’re proud to have Ross Whipple leading by example in our community! https://buff.ly/3CLYVaZ

Clark County was well represented at the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas 96th Annual Meeting yesterday at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock! This event brought together leaders from across the state to discuss impactful topics and celebrate achievements in Arkansas industries. We were proud to have our team and board members in attendance. It's always inspiring to connect with others working to make Arkansas a great place to live, work, and do business! #arkansasstatechamber #clarkcountyar #ChamberOfCommerce #ArkadelphiaAR #economicdevelopment

Clark County is thriving, and a recent article by Rex Nelson with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette captures our incredible momentum! From major investments like Hostess' $140 million "bakery of the future" and Veolia's $600 million cutting-edge hazardous waste facility to Georgia-Pacific’s continued growth, the county is becoming a hub of innovation and opportunity. These projects, paired with infrastructure upgrades and the Southwest Arkansas Mega Site ready to welcome new businesses, position Clark County as a rising star in Arkansas’ economic landscape. With strong community leadership, a skilled workforce, and strategic location, Clark County's future looks brighter than ever. Let’s celebrate this exciting chapter for our community! https://lnkd.in/gFdTVpRq #Arkansas #swarkansas #clarkcountyar #ArkadelphiaAR #communityinvestment

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a Welcome Reception for our new Executive Vice President and Chamber Director, Jon Merryman! It was an excellent opportunity for members of our community to meet Jon, learn about his background, and explore our collective goals for the Alliance and Chamber. Thank you to Sodexo-OBU for generously catering this event at no cost. #chamberofcommerce #EVP #welcomereception

?? Today, we had the pleasure of celebrating the newly renovated Pregnancy Resource Center for Southwest Arkansas! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the open house and toured the updated facility. The center has truly transformed and is ready to continue its mission of supporting individuals and families in our community. From their expanded resources to their welcoming new spaces, the Pregnancy Resource Center is more prepared than ever to serve Clark County. We're excited to see the positive impact they’ll continue to make! #communitysupport #clarkcountyar #ArkadelphiaAR #pregnancysupport #pregnancyresourcecenter

?? Join us in congratulating Pete Prutzman, President Emeritus of Kingwood Forestry Services, Inc., on his induction into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame! Prutzman, a distinguished leader in forestry, was honored at the SAF conference on November 6, 2024. He now joins an elite group of only 27 foresters recognized since 1994, with the Hall of Fame proudly housed in the Forest Resources Building at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. We’re proud to have Kingwood Forestry Services as a valued member of our Chamber and to celebrate this incredible achievement with them!

Looking for the perfect location to grow your business? The Clark County Business & Technology Park in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has 40 acres of prime land available. Strategically located just 0.25 miles from an I-30 exit, this park offers unmatched convenience and accessibility for your business operations. To get a desktop view of the property, please visit https://lnkd.in/gnaXHnit.

Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay #HonorOurHeroes #VeteransDay2024 #HonorOurVeterans