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Community Development
Specialist
Communities across the eastern Arkansas Delta must closely examine
their economic strategies to compete in today's global economy.
Economic development approaches that have worked over the past thirty
years are being replaced by a more comprehensive approach that addresses
all aspects of community preparedness. A well-educated, prepared
workforce, and betterment programs to improve the quality of life
are as important as the minimum requirements of land and infrastructure
in today's competition for new investment and jobs. Communities
that understand today's holistic approach to development will be
better positioned to support existing business and attract new investment.
Contact Information
Frankie Gilliam, Certified Economic Developer (click
for bio)
870-910-8180
fgilliam@astate.edu
 EDA
University Center
The EDA University Center project at Arkansas State University (ASU)
is administered by the Center for Regional and Community Development.
The Center serves to address the economic revitalization goals of
the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) by leveraging the resources
of the university, and its allies and partners, with particular
focus on the community development process and capacity building
at the local level. The Center has been in operation as an EDA University
Center since 1989.
The Center helps strengthen the
capacity of state and local organizations and institutions, including
nonprofit development groups through technical assistance, applied
research, and dissemination of information.
The service area of the EDA University
Center project at ASU is the alluvial plain of the Arkansas Mississippi
Delta, a total of 41 counties. The primary service area includes
26 counties in northeast and east Arkansas. Visit our services page
for a list of community programs including Regional
Leaders, Take Charge,
and the NETmobile.
Arkansas State University is
located in the City of Jonesboro in Craighead County. The EDA University
Center is one of several outreach centers within the College of
Business and under the general supervision of Delta Center for Economic
Development.
 The
Center for Regional & Community Development is located at the
Municipal Airport at 4110 Lindberg Drive in Jonesboro, about a mile
from the main campus.
Click
here to see our organization chart
Contact Information
Jerry L. Smith, Director
(click for bio)
EDA University Center for Regional & Community Development
Arkansas State University
4110 Lindberg Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401
870-910-8180 Fax: 870-910-8185
jerry@astate.edu
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