ANNOUNCING THE NEW WEST-CENTRAL ARKANSAS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARNTERSHIP

PLANNING GROUP AND GOAL: A group of leaders representing a range of civic, business, industry, education, and government organizations and elected officials have begun planning a regional initiative in west-central Arkansas designed to promote:

    • Economic Development
    • Community Development
    • Education Development
    • Leadership Development

NEXT MEETING OF WEST-CENTRAL PLANNING GROUP:

The next meeting of the Planning Group will be July 10th, 2009 in Mt. Ida.  Time and location will be announced soon.

 
VISION STATEMENT:
To preserve, promote and enjoy the quality of life and natural beauty of west-central Arkansas while optimizing opportunities for present and future generations.
 
MISSION STATEMENT:
To lead in promoting and advancing sustainable prosperity and wellbeing for the people of west-central Arkansas through broad-based development, including economic, community, educational and leadership initiatives.
 
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES AND COUNTIES:

The initial boundaries are the outer limits of the following counties:

Howard, Logan, Montgomery, Sevier, Pike, Polk, Scott, and Yell.

However, the list of counties in the Partnership may expand as interest grows.
 
WHO IS INVITED? 
All individuals and organizations who wish to work respectfully with each other towards the mission and vision of the Partnership are encouraged to participate.
 
CONTACT PERSONS:
Chair of Planning Committee: Randy Butler (randybutler@cebridge.net); Telephone 479-637-3181; Fax 479-637-5020).

Recording Secretary: Sherry Johnston (sherryjohnston@cebridge.net; Telephone 479-637-3181; Fax 479-637-5020).

Advisor:
Otto J. Loewer, Professor and Director of the University of Arkansas Economic Development Institute (UAEDI) (OJL@uark.edu; Telephone 479-575-5118; Fax 479-575-2412).
 


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MAY 1, 2009

 
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