Regionalism Grows in Arkansas

The formation of the new 11-county Central Arkansas Economic Development Alliance was announced recently. The region includes Pulaski, Saline, Faulkner, Garland, Jefferson, Lonoke, White, Grant, Hot Spring, Perry and Conway counties.

"A regional approach has worked for northwest Arkansas, Nashville, Tenn., and the Research Triangle of North Carolina," Hugh McDonald, Chairman of the new group said.

Central Arkansas ED Alliance website.

This is yet another example of how regional approaches to economic development are taking hold.