Existing Businesses

Cross County is home to a broad range of businesses. Agriculture is the backbone of our Delta oriented economy. Beyond agriculture, our private sector employment in Cross County is diverse. The Trade, Transportation and Utilities industrial sector is the largest private sector employer in the county. A general breakdown of employment by industrial sector and average hourly wage is listed below:

Industry % of Employment Avg. Hourly Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities 29% $12.58
Educational and Health Services 18% $11.68
Manufacturing 17% $13.40
Leisure and Hospitality 10% $4.05
Financial Activities 9% $14.85
Professional and Business Services 5% $12.68
Natural Resources and Mining 4% $8.63
Construction 4% $10.93
Other Services 2% $8.50
Information 2% $13.40
Our local manufacturing firms include Eakas Arkansas, a Japanese auto supplier; Matthews Ridgeview Farms, a sweet potato manufacturer; and Mueller Industries, a manufacturer of copper and plastic tubing products.

Leisure and Hospitality is a growing sector in our local economy. The Resort at Village Creek is a new 27-hole golf course that is currently under construction. Equipped with a pro shop, a preferred luxury hotel, a state of the art conference center and a 5-star restaurant, the RVC will create nearly 100 new jobs for the people of our area.

To find out more about exciting growth opportunities in Cross County, please contact a member of our staff.