City of Mena awarded $275,000 from EDA to build out their mountain bike trails!

Notice of Investment Award Title:Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program – Ward Lake Trails Construction Project DOC Bureau:Economic Development AdministrationInvestment No and Type:08-79-05640 – Economic Adjustment Assistance (American Rescue Plan) Applicant:City of Mena Contact Information:Ashley Garris, Assistant Executive Director for the West Arkansas Planning … Read More

Hatfield Receives Rural Community Grant

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Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $127,772.28 to 13 rural communities at an awards ceremony on May 26th, 2016 held at the John Q. Hammons … Read More

Corley-Mountain Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Little Rock, AR: Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President of Operations Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $696,000.00 to 11 rural communities selected for funding through the Rural Services Block Grant … Read More