Southwest AR Shines

10/30/2024

06/25/2024

🗣️ Calling all local elected officials and real estate professionals! This workshop is designed to help you understand and support economic development efforts in YOUR communities.
🌟 Join us for an incredible opportunity to connect with fellow Economic Developers, learn best practices, and build valuable relationships. 🌟
📅 You don't want to miss this Agenda focused on SITE DEVELOPMENT!
Space is filling up fast, so secure your spot today! ❗️Registration Link below! 👇🏻

https://www.cognitoforms.com/DNTMediaInc/AEDCSiteReadinessLunchAndLearnWorkshopJuly112024

04/01/2024

Today we are celebrating Miller County which was formed 204 years ago. The stately Miller County Courthouse holds a great deal of early history of the county. The land on which the courthouse stands was sold to the county for a nominal consideration by the railroad on condition that it be used for a courthouse.

01/31/2024

https://hopeprescott.com/2024/01/30/historic-washington-foundation-wins-parker-wesbrook-award-for-lifetime-achievement-at-arkansas-preservation-award/

Historic Washington Foundation Wins Parker Wesbrook Award for Lifetime Achievement at Arkansas Preservation Award

12/06/2023

Journey to Success
Tyronda Scott followed her dream of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and with a desire to continue her education, enrolled and was accepted into the LPN to Registered Nursing (RN) transition program at SAU Tech.
Tyronda’s desire to become an RN was made possible by her determination to advance and with the assistance of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.
Kimberly Lanford, Career Planner with WIOA, assisted Tyronda with the process. Her dream of becoming an RN was realized in August of 2023.
To learn how this could be your story, contact your local WIOA representative.

12/04/2023

Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc., 101 Harvey Couch Boulevard, Magnolia, AR, will be hosting a face-to-face meeting on December 5th from 2pm through 5pm, please join us for more information. Hope to see you tomorrow!!

11/17/2023

FUND YOUR FUTURE

If you're an income-eligible Arkansas resident with at least one dependent under 18, an Individual Development Account (IDA) could be your way to earn $2,000 of debt-free money for qualified expenses.

IDA funds can cover your tuition*, or even your costs for books, a computer, or course-required items; home purchase or repair costs; or business-related expenses.

Check to see if you qualify at banksouthern.com/ida

*Tuition paid directly to educational institutions.

11/14/2023

09/19/2023

Last Call!!! Registrations will close on the 21st so don’t wait. Get signed up today for the Community Readiness Workshop coming up NEXT Thursday. You will find the registration link and agenda details below. We hope to see you there!

Community readiness is essential within the economic development process.
This is why we are excited to announce an upcoming training program that will assist in creating the foundation for community leaders, economic developers, and chambers to gain insight into the AEDC project development process and provide the tools and information needed to respond competitively to industry prospects and RFI’s.
This lunch and learn style workshop will be held at the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development Education Training Room and will cover the following topics:
• AEDC/Community Development Overview
• Arkansas Site Selection Center Tools and Data
• RFI Basics
• Data 101
• Preparing for a Site Visit
While initially designed to cater to the needs of new economic developers and leaders, this workshop is open and beneficial for all. Space is limited, so register soon to ensure your spot. We encourage you to bring your tablet or laptop the day of the event.
Click here to download the agenda.

We look forward to your participation in this training initiative and to collectively advancing your community's readiness for a brighter economic future. Please contact Dana Poindexter with any questions. [email protected]
o. 501.682.7325 m. 501.231.9007

Location: OPED- 570 Ben Lane, Camden AR
Space is limited

Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/DNTMediaInc/AEDCCommunityReadinessLunchLearnWorkshop

04/25/2023

We want your input. Please take the time to complete the survey to help us better serve Miller County in preparing for natural disasters. Information from the survey will help us complete an up-to-date hazard mitigation plan for the county.