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In the News - October 2008
North-central Arkansas tourism, arts, hospitality business owners invited to bring ideas to build area economy
LITTLE ROCK - Business owners in tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, arts,
crafts and hospitality business are invited to bring their ideas to a series of
meetings in Marion, Baxter and Van Buren counties that will focus on issues and
policies that may help or hinder the success of small businesses in
north-central Arkansas.
The meetings, similar to ones scheduled for Izard, Sharp, Fulton and Stone
counties Oct. 6-7, will be held in each of the eight counties in the North
Central Arkansas Economic Development (NCARED) region. Participants must
register before the meetings.
"It's important that businesses have their voices heard as the area works to
build its economy," said Dr. Mark Peterson, professor-community development with
the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. "We want to know what
marketing and branding initiatives they believe are needed for the region, as
well as letting us know of anything that might put a damper on economic growth.
The meetings and summary report are being funded through a grant from the
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's Public Policy Center, with
additional funding from the Breakthrough Solutions Program, U of A Division of
Agriculture. Local sponsors include: First Service Bank of Clinton and Arvest
Bank of Flippin. This initiative furthers the economic development work of
NCARED, and is a step toward implementing NCARED's 21st Century Vision Regional
Blueprint.
Meetings in Marion, Baxter and Van Buren counties are scheduled for October
9-10. Interested business owners are invited to register with their county
Extension Office. Registration is limited, and all participants will receive a
special memento in appreciation for their time.
- North Arkansas Telephone Company (NATCO), 301 E. Main Street,
Flippin - will host businesses from Marion County on October 9 from 8 -
10 a.m. Breakfast will be served. To register, contact the Marion County
Extension Office at 870-449-6349.
- Baxter County businesses will meet at Liberty Bank, 2448 Highway
62, Mountain Home, from 11:45 - 1:45. Lunch will be served at this
meeting. To register, contact the Baxter County Extension Office at
870-425-2335.
- Petit Jean Electric Cooperative, 270 Quality Drive, Clinton, will
host business leaders on October 10, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register,
contact the Van Buren County Extension Office at 501-745-7117.
The meetings will be conducted Peterson Development and Maureen Rose, Program
Associate, Economic and Community Development, U of A Division of Agriculture.
For additional information contact Maureen Rose at 870-671-2066 or
mrose@uaex.edu.
The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas
Division of Agriculture.
The Division of Agriculture offers these meetings to all eligible persons
regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability,
martial or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program
information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the county extension
office as soon as possible prior to the program.
October 3, 2008
Media Contact: Lamar James
Extension Communications Specialist
U of A Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2187 or (501) 753-0207
ljames@uaex.edu
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