Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation

08/28/2026

Please make plans to join us for our Annual Luncheon on September the 18th at Hempstead Hall.

RSVP today at [email protected]

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the newly announced 2027 Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas (AEDCE) Board of Directors!

We’re especially excited to see three SADA board members among the leaders who will serve:

• Anna Lee Powell, Hempstead County EDC, Secretary/Treasurer
• Steven Jones, El Dorado-Union County Chamber, 4th Congressional District Director
• Venesha Sasser, Lafayette County Chamber & EDC, At-Large Director

Congratulations to the entire 2027 Board! We’re proud to see Southwest Arkansas well represented in this statewide organization.

Lafayette County AR Chamber Of CommerceoEl Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerced
Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation - https://swark.today/articles/arkansas-economic-developers-chamber-executives-announces-2027-board-of-directors

08/04/2026

We were saddened by the closing of Hope Baking, but we were determined to do everything we could to help those affected.

Thanks to an incredible community effort, we quickly organized a Job Opportunity Fair, bringing together more than 25 employers ready to connect with job seekers and provide new opportunities.

A huge thank you to every employer, organization, volunteer, and community partner who stepped up to make this event possible. This is what our community is all about! Coming together, supporting one another, and helping our neighbors through difficult times.

We continue to keep everyone affected by the closure in our thoughts and hope this event was the first step toward new opportunities for many families.

07/14/2026

Exit & Succession Strategy Every Business Owner Should Know!

Link in the comments to register!

06/30/2026

Hempstead County Resident Survey!
Please take the time to fill this out.

06/30/2026

06/17/2026

Attention Southwest Arkansas realtors and builders: SADA's Housing Media Partnership program is open and spots are limited. Get your listings in front of relocation-minded families through the region's fastest-growing economic development platform. Only 15 partner spots available. Link in the comments

05/28/2026

Come Grow with us!

05/15/2026

Southwest Arkansas Shows Up Together at SelectUSA Investment Summit

05/08/2026

As Economic Development Week comes to a close, we want to say thank you to everyone who celebrated and recognized us this week! A huge thank you to Hope Farmers Bank & Trust for providing breakfast for our board this morning. We truly appreciate all of the support, encouragement, and community partnerships that make economic development in Hempstead County possible. 🫶🏻