Arkansas Gov to Present “Community of Excellence” Certification to Benton County
November 11, 2008
Missouri-Arkansas Partnership (MAP) planning committee members cordially invite you to a presentation 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, certifying Benton County as an “Arkansas Community of Excellence.”
The presentation will be held in the Wal-Mart Auditorium at the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on Southeast Eagle Way, Bentonville, on the campus of NorthWest Arkansas Community College. A reception will follow.
Benton County is the latest county in Arkansas to receive state approval for an economic development plan that reaches across state lines. MAP was created by leaders in Benton County along with McDonald County and Barry counties in Missouri to promote regional economic growth. Pea Ridge Mayor Jackie Crabtree chairs the MAP partnership.
The ACE plan for continued growth includes components on economic and community development. The application was finished in January and includes the following topics:
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONETS - Established Business & Industry, Agriculture and Agri-Related Business, Tourism, Retiree Relocation and Area Partnerships
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS - Education, Workforce Development, Health Care, Fire Protection, Homeland Security, Technology, Leadership, Solid Waste Management, Community Beautification, Transportation and Water/Wastewater
The ACE program is designed to empower a community to thoughtfully and methodically determine the desired direction for its future and to develop a plan to achieve its goals, according to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. ACE is a cornerstone of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s community development efforts.
Arkansas Community of Excellence
Certification Award Presentation
November 18, 2008 1:30PM
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Shewmaker Center
2700 S. E. Eagle Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
AGENDA
Welcome Dr. Becky Paneitz
President, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Introductions of Guest and Remarks Dr. Becky Paneitz
President, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Introduction of GOVERNOR Senator David Bisbee
Remarks GOVERNOR
Presentation of ACE certificates to: GOVERNOR
Judge Gary D. Black, Benton County Judge
Honorable Jackie Crabtree, Mayor Pea Ridge, ACE Steering Committee Chair
Response by Honorable Jackie Crabtree, Mayor Pea Ridge
ACE Steering Committee Chair
Adjourn
RECEPTION/REFRESHMENTS: Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Community College and local chambers of commerce
Save the Date: NW AR Workforce Summit 4/30/09
November 4, 2008
“Work-Ready World-Ready” is the theme of the second annual Northwest Arkansas Regional Workforce Summit. The event is slated for April 30, 2009 at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale. Summit sponsors are planning a regional focus and desire participation from the broader Four-States region. Registration information will be released soon.
Sponsors include:
- Northwest Arkansas Community College
- Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc.
- NTI/Synergy Tech
- University of Arkansas
