Clark County

Beebe hails plan to revitalize Ark. County as model for state.

October 29th, 2007
Source: Associated Press

A plan to revitalize Clark County written by 500 residents of the southwestern Arkansas county over the past year and a half was hailed Monday by Gov. Mike Beebe as a model for community development statewide.

Beebe joined community leaders for the unveiling of the county’s strategic plan, modeled after the Delta Bridge Project in Phillips County, spearheaded by Arkadelphia-based Southern Bancorp.

Eldridge wants politics removed from development

September 27th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

Conner Eldridge said he was proud to become part of “a great group” like the board of the Economic Development Corporation of Clark County.

Goza’s goal: Bringing jobs, retaining graduates

September 26th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

The ultimate goal of the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County is to help all of Clark County grow, said Euodias Goza, one of the five board members of the corporation.

City, county officials question results of CCSP survey

September 14th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

County Judge Ron Daniell and Arkadelphia City Manager Jimmy Bolt aren’t sure what to do, they said, about the results of a county-wide survey done as part of the Clark County Strategic Development Plan committee.

The survey, conducted online by Taimerica, a consulting company hired to facilitate the planning process, showed respondents felt there were “no strengths” in local government and leadership.

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Archive: September 2007 | Section: Clark County, Southern Bancorp

Economic Corp. officially formed

September 13th, 2007
Source: The Daily Siftings Herald

Clark County Judge Ron Daniell filed the articles of incorporation Tuesday at the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office to officially create the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County, also known as the EDCCC.

Daniell, county Attorney Todd Turner and Bill Wright, president of the Clark County Industrial Council, went to Secretary of State Charlie Daniels’ office to file the paperwork as approved Monday night by the Clark County Quorum Court.

Quorum Court OKs judge’s appointees to Economic Development Corp.

September 11th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

Members of the Clark County Quorum Court unanimously approved in a meeting Monday night the appointment of five persons to lead the Economic Development Corp. of Clark County.

The appointees are: Euodias Goza, Conner Eldridge, Frances Eason-Nelson, Becky Jester and Randy Sorrells. The court also approved the appointment of 15 non-voting members who will serve as an advisory committee to the board.

City Board asked ‘What can be?’

September 10th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

Members of Arkadelphia’s Board of Directors spent most of the day Saturday meeting in special session to discuss the future of Arkadelphia. Sessions included discussion of the Clark County Strategic Plan and its applications to the city and a discussion of revenues and the allocation of funds.

The guest speaker for the luncheon was Phil Baldwin, CEO of Southern Bancorp. His topic was “What Can Be?”

Horne: Both Ouachita, Henderson will benefit from CCSP

August 31st, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

The list of projects in Clark County’s Strategic Plan that will benefit Ouachita Baptist University is “very exciting,” said Dr. Rex Horne, president of Ouachita.

Horne said he was pleased that OBU and Henderson State University partnered with Southern Bancorp and other entities to sponsor the strategic planning process. The 15 months of work have created valid ideas for improvements, he said.

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Archive: August 2007 | Section: Clark County, Other Related News, Southern Bancorp

Successful Phillips County plan gives ‘reason for optimism’ in Clark County

August 27th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

The making of Clark County’s Strategic Plan was not a new concept. A similar process was completed in 2005 in Phillips County, and the results are already being seen, said Phil Baldwin, president and CEO of Southern Bancorp. Funds and personnel from Southern aided both Phillips and Clark County in developing their plans.

Town’s mayor asks how plans will be funded

August 24th, 2007
By Donna Hilton // The Daily Siftings Herald

This is the 11th story in a series about the Clark County Strategic Plan. The focus is on Caddo Valley.

Caddo Valley Mayor Alan Dillavou is pleased with all the projects for his city in Clark County’s Strategic Plan, but he’s concerned about the funding.

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Archive: August 2007 | Section: Clark County, Southern Bancorp

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