The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) and the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University (Delta Center) to create a Arkansas Recovery and Resiliency plan. The two Arkansas EDA University Centers will join forces with the eight EDA Planning and Economic Development Districts (Development Districts) in Arkansas to provide training, documentation, resources and planning for local governments, schools, small businesses, the healthcare community, manufacturing; and other entities affected by this unprecedented pandemic.
Featured Resources
Resiliency Spotlight Intake Form
Share unique strategies that your business or community has implemented to be more resilient in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Preliminary Report
This report summarizes the findings from an analysis of socioeconomic conditions in Arkansas after the first six months of the Coronavirus pandemic.
ARR&R Business Continuity Plan
This document is a framework for a business's Continuity Plan to maintain operations after a disaster event.
ARR&R COVID-19 Dashboard
The Dashboard is an interactive tool that compares data of Arkansas, its counties, and peer states, giving a snapshot of the pandemic's impact.
In the News
Read the latest news from the Arkansas COVID-19 Recovery & Resiliency Initiative:
Statewide COVID-Response Plan Advisory Council
Eldon Alik
Consul General, Arkansas Republic of the Marshall Islands
Jordan Bearden
Scheduler, Office of Governor Asa Hutchinson
Tad Bohannon
CEO, Central Arkansas Water
David Branscum
State Director, USDA Arkansas Rural Development
Mellie Bridewell
CEO, UAMS Rural Health Partnership
Shane Broadway
Vice President University Relations, ASU System
Whitnee Bullerwell
Deputy Director, Arkansas Municipal League
The Honorable Fran Cavenaugh
Arkansas House of Representatives
Jay Chesshir
President/CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Steve Clark
President/CEO, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
The Honorable Jackie Crabtree
Mayor, City of Pea Ridge
Tammy Davenport
Director of Constituent Services, U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford
Laura Fine
State Director, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
Jennifer Harland
External Affairs Manager, AEP Southwest Electrical Power Company
Mark Hayes
Executive Director, Arkansas Municipal League
Keith Hillman
Fire Chief, City of Vilonia
Robert Hopkins
Senior Vice President, St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
The Honorable Barry Hyde
Judge, Pulaski County
Eric Jackson
Commissioner and Chair of Arkansas Parks Commission, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism Commission
Charles Jordan
Citizen Representative
Johnny Key
Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education
Dr. Brookshield Laurent
Clinical Director, College of Osteopathic Medicine A-State University
JD Lowery
Manager, Community and Economic Development, Electrical Cooperatives of Arkansas
Bill Luther
President and CEO, El Dorado – Union County Chamber of Commerce
The Honorable Bruce Maloch
Arkansas State Senate and Regional President/COO, Farmer’s Bank and Trust
Dr. Stacey McCullough
Assistant Director, UA System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service
Jason McGehee
District Director, U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman
Sherrie Mitchell
Senior Casework Supervisor, U.S. Congressman Steve Womack
The Honorable Barry Moehring
Judge, Benton County
Jeff Morris
Field Representative, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton
Steve Mosher
Area Director, USDA Arkansas Rural Development
The Honorable Mat Pitsch
Arkansas State Senate
Shelley Short
Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives
Dr. Shane Speights
Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine A-State University
Chris Thomason
Vice President, UA System Planning and Development
Matt Twyford
Senior Manager, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Community Development
Chris Villines
Executive Director, Arkansas Association of Counties
Ryan Watley
Executive Director, Go Forward Pine Bluff
Dr. Jane Wayland
Dean, UA Little Rock College of Business
The Honorable Joseph Wood
Judge, Washington County
Mark Young
President/CEO, Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
J.A. Young
CEO/Faith Based Business Owner, Paradigm Masters Management
Randy Zook
President/CEO, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce
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