The massive, 1,175-acre super site in Clark County, Arkansas is ready for development and ideal for large manufacturing or distribution complexes. The site is locaetd one mile off of I-30, offering incredible access to U.S. markets. “This site has everything a manufacturing or distribution company would need to establish a large footprint,” J.D. Lowery, Manager, Community and Economic Development for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. “With the move to onshore in the United States, companies need room to expand. Arkansas can offer that at the Clark County Super Site and at sites throughout the state, like the REDI Arkansas Manufacturing Center.”
“The Clark County site has several specific advantages like Union Pacific Railroad access. Since the site is directly across from the Clark County Industrial Park, infrastructure is in place ensuring the availability of water, electricity and internet,” said Lowery.
Clark County Super Site Facts
- Electricity is provided by Entergy and South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative
- Water is provided by the City of Arkadelphia
- Phone and fiber is provided by AT&T
- Natural gas is provided by CenterPoint Energy
- Sewer is provided by the City of Arkadelphia
Companies Have Access to a Large Workforce
Businesses who choose to build in Clark County have access to the workforce they need to run operations. Within a 60-minute drive time there are 113,849 workers. Of these, over 18,000 work in production and transportation.
Unique to the Clark County Super Site is the proximity to Henderson State University. Governor Asa Hutchinson has praised the University for making college affordable and developing career pathways.
Transportation Benefits
From the Clark County site, businesses can access Highway 67 and State Highway 26 within minutes. These two main transportation routes are adjacent to the site and make it easy to move supplies and products. “Highway 67 runs from northern Illinois to the Mexico border in west Texas. From the Clark County site, businesses can reach millions of customers in the U.S. and Mexico,” said Lowery.
Find a Shovel-Ready Site in Arkansas
The Clark County Super Site is an ideal location for its access to the interstate and an educated workforce. In addition, utilities are in place to make building fast and easy. “Business owners and site selectors can contact me for more information or to schedule a tour.” Email J.D. Lowery.