East Arkansas Planning & Development District was created for the following purposes:
To prepare and develop a district over-all economic development program for long-range economic growth which includes adequate land use and transportation planning and contains a specific program for District cooperation, self-help, and public investment.
To formulate, develop, and administer a program for planning and development in order to improve economic conditions in the District in respect to unemployment, underemployment, and distressed economic conditions.
To coordinate the over-all economic planning and development in the District among the member counties.
To carry out such research, planning, and advisory functions as are necessary and helpful to the foregoing.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
HQ Location
2905 King St
PO Box 1403
Jonesboro, AR 72403, US
Expertise
Economic development planningUnemployment and underemployment improvement programsDistressed economic conditions analysisLand use and transportation planningResearch and advisory functionsDistrict economic growth strategies
Keywords
Economic & Community DevelopmentEnvironmental ServicesCommunity Dat