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Successful AED Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course
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2016 AED MSBEDC Participants |
Earlier this month, thirty-nine individuals from across Arkansas and a few other states participated in the AED Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course.
Over the course of the week they received training on several aspects of economic and community development including site selection, real estate, finance, neighborhood development, strategic planning, business retention & expansion, and much more.
We would like to say a special thank you to our sponsors that joined us in this effort!
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New AED Website Launch
On April 1st, AED launched a brand new updated website complete with responsive design technology for mobile device usage.
There are many new features on the site including a member spotlight area and downloadable/printable member directory.
If you haven't already, check out the new site at www.aed-arkansas.org!
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AEDC Invites Communities to Farnborough
Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission would like to invite community and economic development professionals to join them at the Farnborough International Air Show July 11-15 in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
The Farnborough International Airshow is a biennial aerospace and aviation trade show that takes place in the United Kingdom during even years and alternates with the Paris International Airshow, which is held during odd years.
Arkansas will have a booth at the show's United States Pavilion Hall. In addition to the booth, AEDC representatives will work the show floor and attend pre-scheduled meetings in an effort to recruit aviation-related international businesses to locate and expand in Arkansas. Communities who wish to attend with AEDC will work the trade show floor and/or booth for two days with a representative from the AEDC team and have a photo opportunity with Governor Hutchinson that communities can then distribute to local media.
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2016 MAKO Conference
The 2016 MAKO Conference was a tremendous success in Branson, Missouri. With around 240 attendees from across Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma (and a few others from here-and-there), the group received excellent training and resources on effective chamber of commerce management and emerging trends.
Next year's conference will be in Rogers, Arkansas so please make plans to attend. The dates are April 23-25! More info will be coming soon.
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AED Annual Conference - Charlie Cook of The Cook Political Report to provide keynote address
It's confirmed! Charlie Cook of The Cook Political Report will be the keynote speaker at the AED Annual Conference Luncheon (August 29th) in Little Rock.
Mr. Cook will provide an assessment of the current political landscape in preparation for what is shaping up to be one of the most widely-watched elections in several decades. You don't want to miss this event, so mark your calendars now and be on the lookout for more information releasing soon. |
Electric Cooperatives launches a new economic development website
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas recently launched a new website that is specific to their economic development work in Arkansas. Focusing on their service and power options across the state, the site appeals to site selectors and other interested in Arkansas as a business investment destination.
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Click on the links below for more information:
May 1 - 5
San Antonio, TX
June 12 - 14
Tulsa, OK
September 25 - 28
Cleveland, OH
October 24 - 26
Little Rock, AR
Save the Date - 2017 MAKO Conference
April 23-25, 2017
Rogers, AR
Save the Date - 2017 IEDC Economic Future Forum
June 4-6, 2017
Little Rock, AR
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Arkansas Tax Traps & Found Money for Businesses and Manufacturers
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA will host a series of Tax Workshops this summer beginning in the northern part of the state. Events are set for Jonesboro, Fort Smith, and Northwest Arkansas. These workshops will provide accounting professionals with valuable information on navigating the Arkansas State Tax system and Business Incentives program. If you have members that would benefit from this course, please direct them to
THIS LINK.
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Reminder! Send us your events! 
Don't forget to send in your chamber and economic development events for inclusion on the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce events page.
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Jobs for Arkansans
The SJR16//Jobs for Arkansans amendment
does three basic things:
1) Enhances the State's Ability to Compete for Large Projects
2) Provides Clear, Consistent Constitutional Definitions, Empowering Cities and Municipalities to Participate in Economic Development
3) Gives Cities and Counties Clear Authority to Spend Local Dollars for Economic Development Projects
Your support and action is needed to make sure this amendment passes in November.
How can you help?
* Contribute to the campaign (contact me or Joe Bailey to learn how)
* Be on the lookout for campaign updates and act when needed.
This campaign will need all of our help and support. Thank you for what you are doing and for the work that's ahead!
Resolutions in Support of SJR16
- City of Ashdown
- Economic Development Corporation of Paragould
- Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority
- Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation
- Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
- Little River Chamber of Commerce
- Little River County
- Northwest Arkansas Council
- Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce
If your organization has passed a resolution in support of SJR 16, please send a copy to Shelley at the AED Office:
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