Batesville
Lyon College Partners with Polk & Paddle to Bring Craft Brewing to Independence County
Lyon College has partnered with Polk & Paddle to produce a regular rotation of in-house ales, brewed on-site by the college's brewing operations team. read more >
Lyon College Awarded $1.95M to Establish Thriving Scot Program
The five-year initiative aims to support first-year students through residential learning communities (RLCs) and enhanced data infrastructure, in hopes of improving academic performance and retention. read more >
Batesville Chamber Works to Build Child Care Options
The chamber’s plan seems to be working. Between 2019 and June 2023, child care slots in Independence County grew by 168%, helping to address an issue that had stifled economic growth in the area. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
White River Health’s Bond Rating Revised
Last month S&P Global Ratings of New York revised its outlook to negative from stable for the revenue bonds issued for the Batesville health care system. read more >
$2M Awarded for Transportation Safety Projects in Arkansas
Six projects across the state received funds. read more >
Entegrity Contracts Offer Lyon College $2.5M in Savings
The projects as a step toward the college’s sustainability goals, and part of an ongoing process. read more >
Batesville Awarded $2.1M Grant to Expand Industrial Park
The project is expected to create an estimated 200 jobs and generate $30 million in private investment. read more >
Dwight Ford Named Chief Lending Officer at First Community Bank
He has 27 years of experience in the industry. read more >
New Owner The Toro Company To Invest $50M in Intimidator Group
The Minnesota-based lawnmower maker says it wants to double business at its newly-acquired company in Batesville. read more >
Barrel Maker Independent Stave Plans $30M Mill Near Batesville
The Missouri-based company's new facility is expected to bring 60 new jobs to the area. read more >
2 Batesville Hotels Sell for $6.9M, Renovations Planned
Two hotels in Batesville sold for a combined $6.9 million in May to JJ Global LLC and Hotel Investments Ltd. Liability Co., HotelBrokerOne announced Wednesday. read more >
Phil Baldwin Tells Independence County to ‘Dream Big’
Through citizen involvement and a potluck of ideas, Independence County is aiming to leverage its strengths to improve its prospects in five key areas, including economic development. In doing so, Citizens Bank CEO Phil Baldwin is urging the county to aim high. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
Construction in Batesville Jumped to $49.2M in 2014
A $22 million community center the city of Batesville started building last year was the biggest construction project for the city in 2014. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Batesville to Start Work on $22M Community Center
The approximately 100,000-SF center will feature a gym that can hold three basketball courts, a walking/running track, a catering kitchen, fitness rooms, meeting rooms and indoor swimming pools. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
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