Delta Regional Authority Invests $2M in 12 Projects
The Delta Regional Authority will invest $2 million to provide safe and sanitary sewer and water service to rural families, increase economic development opportunities, enhance workforce training and development and improve healthcare. read more >
Crystal Johnson Earns Credit from U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Movers & Shakers)
Crystal Johnson has graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management, which consists of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. read more >
Hutchinson Named Co-Chair of Delta Regional Authority Board
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has been named the state's co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority's Board of Governors. read more >
Rural Hospital In Arkansas One of Six to Share $2M Grant
The Health Resources & Services Administration, in collaboration with the Delta Regional Authority, has selected six rural hospitals in four states to share $2 million for intensive technical assistance in finance, operations, technology and quality improvement. read more >
DRA Grant to Rage Fabrications Brings Jobs to Trumann
Rage Fabrications, a local manufacturer that creates all-terrain and utility task vehicle accessories such as bumpers and sound bars, received $225,000 to buy industrial equipment and make upgrades. read more >
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Helena Harbor Receives $180K Grant
The Helena-West Helena/Phillips County Port Authority (Helena Harbor) announced Friday that it has been awarded a $180,000 Arkansas Waterways Commission grant to improve water supply lines at the site in anticipation of a new water tower. read more >
Delta Regional Authority Announces $2.8M for Arkansas Cities
The Delta Regional Authority and Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday announced $2.8 million in new DRA investments in the state's infrastructure, workforce and economy. read more >
Rex Nelson, Who’s Done it All, Is Back as a Face of the D-G
Rex Nelson is "home again," doing what he likes best. "That's traveling around and writing about Arkansas," he says. read more >
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DRA Plans To Spend $460K Through New Arts Initiative
The Delta Regional Authority on Wednesday announced its new Delta Creative Placemaking Initiative and intention to contribute nearly $460,000 to stimulate economic and community development efforts in local communities through the region’s arts and culture sectors. read more >
Asa Hutchinson: Arkansas Leads Nation in Foreign Direct Investment
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, speaking at the Arkansas Delta Conference, said Arkansas leads the nation in foreign direct investment. read more >
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Chris Masingill Responds to Trump Budget, Which Would End DRA
Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill is responding today to President Donald Trump's budget plan, which cuts or eliminates funding for a range of agencies and organizations. Among them, the DRA, which would be eliminated entirely. read more >
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$200K Grant Aims to Lure Doctors to Delta
To address the shortage of primary care physicians, the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University is using a grant to establish residencies in Delta-area hospitals. read more >
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Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee Says Osteopathic School Will Fill Physician Shortages in Delta
Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee is the vice president for health sciences and medical affairs and site dean at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. read more >
Delta Regional Authority Invests $1M in I-Fund Program
The Delta Regional Authority and Winrock International announce the DRA's $1 million contribution to the early state, proof-of-concept I-Fund, which officials say will bring jobs to the eight-state Delta region. read more >
Delta Region Health Care Providers Get $1.75M in Grants
ARcare and the Greater Delta Alliance for Health Inc. are getting $1.7 million in grant funding to reduce chronic diseases that disproportionately affect Arkansas residents. read more >
Not Big Enough For Both (Editorial)
Because building two convention centers in Jonesboro, a city of fewer than 75,000, doesn’t seem prudent, we feel the need to be ready for a sad news event. read more >
Helena Harbor Gets Back On Track
A dedication for Enviro Tech Chemical Co.’s $15 million plant at the Helena Harbor in 2015 attracted more than 300 people, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson. But behind the scenes, trouble loomed for the Phillips County harbor. read more >
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ASU Convention Center Moves Forward With Grant From Delta Regional Authority
A hotel and convention center project by Arkansas State University and O’Reilly Embassy Suites is moving forward even though a similar project has received significant financial support from the Jonesboro Advertising & Promotions Commission. read more >
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State Chamber Plan Aims to Recruit Skilled, Technical Workers
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce announces the "Be Pro Be Proud" initiative, an effort to bring new professionals into the state's skilled technical workforce. read more >
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Conference to Focus on Investment in Delta
The Delta Regional Authority is partnering with the White House Rural Council to host the Rural Opportunity Investment Conference Jan. 11-12 in West Memphis and Memphis. read more >
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