Economic Development

Cross County provides a pro-business environment decided to continued economic growth. In 1999, county voters passed a 1-cent funding measure dedicated to economic development showing a desire by county residents to invest in themselves. This was the first such measure passed at a countywide level in the state of Arkansas. This investment allows Cross County to be competitive when working with existing companies on potential projects or attracting new businesses. Below is a listing of the various advantages and information associated with doing business in Cross County.

 

  • Regional Workforce for the Global Economy
    • Population of 79,000+ within 30 miles
    • Population in excess of 460,000 within 45 miles
    • Regional population of almost 1,500,000 within 60 miles
  • Transportation Advantages
    • Interstates
      • Many sites are less than 20 minutes from I-40 and I-55
    • Rail
      • Served by dual Class-I carriers – UP and BNSF
    • River
      • Mississippi River port in West Memphis is about 30 minutes away
    • Air Service
      • Memphis International Airport is about 45 minutes to the east via I-40
      • Little Rock National Airport is about 90 minutes west via Interstate 40
      • A new regional airport is under construction that will border Cross County and will be operational in 2013.
  • Available Utilities
    • Electricity
      • Entergy Arkansas
      • Woodruff Electrical Cooperative
    • Natural Gas
      • CenterPoint Energy
    • Water/Wastewater (city of Wynne)
      • More than 2,000,000 GPD potable water
      • Wastewater treatment capacity in excess of 1,000,000 GPD
    • Telecommunications
      • Provided by AT&T
      • Fiber service is available