Carrier discusses rail option for Clark County Industrial Park
During a special meeting Tuesday, the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County voted unanimously to fund Danfoss-Scroll Technologies $14,900 for two operational training sessions with more funding possible at a later date.
Southern Bancorp presented Henderson State University’s Small Business and Technology Development Center with a $10,000 contribution to provide FastTrac Training to entrepreneu
Arkadelphia, Ark. –
Clark County has a wealth of resources — leaders just need to capitalize on them.
This was the topic of discussion among members of the Clark County Strategic Plan Steering Committee, which met Tuesday at noon in the community center of The Gardens, Arkadelphia’s new retirement housing subdivision.
Angie Rios, a consultant who performed a county-wide housing market study for the Plan, told members that “You already know what you need, you just need someone to tell you.”
Leadership Clark County, a program of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance, announced participants selected for Class II.
The program, which is in its second year, received over 45 applications for 25 available slots.
Leadership Clark County is aimed at creating local leadership as well as encouraging and supporting the character and heritage of Clark County. Class members will take part in a Kick-off Retreat on Sept. 9-10 at Camp Winnamocka.
A Business After Hours, hosted by Southern Bancorp to welcome Teach for America Corp Members, will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 502 Cherry St. in Helena.
The Henderson State’s “A Day with the Duke” Golf Tournament presented by Southern Bancorp is scheduled for September 18-19 at DeGray State Park Golf Course.
US Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and US Representative Marion Berry Friday announced that Southern Bancorp in Helena-West Helena has been selected to receive $700,000 through the US Treasury Department’s Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program. The funds will help First Bank provide affordable home mortgages, affordable housing development loans, education loans, and small business loans.
The Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival Unveiling Party hosted by Southern Bancorp will be held Thursday, Sept 10 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 502 Cherry St. in Helena.
Arkadelphia, Ark. –
The Arkadelphia City Board of Directors met Monday to consider an ordinance assessing a five mill tax against real and personal property; bids on 10 in-car video systems; a resolution accepting a USDA grant for police units; an ordinance approving financing of the police units and an ordinance waiving competitive bidding.
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