http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/arkansas-economic-development-commission-aedc The ADED offers incentives to businesses expanding or locating in Arkansas. The incentives include recruiting workers, pre-employment training, business and industry training, on-the-job training, existing workforce training program. For more details on the Business and Industry Training Program, click here. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/arkansas-economic-development-commission-aedc Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:02:12 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-chamber-of-commerce The Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 organization, serving as the umbrella organization for the El Dorado Industrial Development Corporation, Union County Industrial Board, and El Dorado/Union County Unlimited. Its President/CEO reports to a board of 30 community leaders headed by an executive committee of ten. The mission of the Chamber is “...to provide leadership in economic and community development for El Dorado and Union County to improve the quality of life for all its citizens.” http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-chamber-of-commerce Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:56:00 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-economic-development-board The El Dorado Economic Development Board is a five member board appointed by the Mayor. They are charged with implementing the "El Dorado Forward" Strategic Economic Development Plan. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-economic-development-board Sat, 03 May 2008 21:50:39 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-forward2 El Dorado Forward is committed to the continued growth and prosperity of the local community. With the approval of a one-cent sales tax, the economic development board was created. The board has 23 task forces, which are tied to each project recommended by TIP Strategies. The Union County Industrial Board has hired TIP Strategies as the economic consulting team to assist in the process of developing an economic development strategic plan. The top priority for El Dorado Forward is the contruction of a new conference center. 45 percent of the total finances generated from the tax will go toward the building. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-forward2 Sat, 10 May 2008 12:07:12 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-industrial-development-corporation-eidc The EIDC is a private non-profit 501(c)6 organization operating under the umbrella of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Its board of directors consists of 11 individuals from business/industry with the Chamber President & CEO serving as the Executive Vice-President of the board. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/el-dorado-industrial-development-corporation-eidc Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:58:30 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/local-elected-officials Union County residents elect one State Senator and two members of the State House of Representatives. These elected officials work as part of our team, helping us meet the needs of businesses and creating competitive incentives allowing businesses to expand and/or locate in our community. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/local-elected-officials Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:03:09 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/teamwork-arkansas-entergy Teamwork Arkansas is the economic development office of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., the state’s largest electric utility. As one of the largest private sector economic development initiatives in the country, they offer professional proactive and resourceful expertise to companies searching for a new business location, an abundant workforce, innovative incentives, natural resources and an unsurpassed quality of life. Together with other economic development organizations and communities, they help build a brighter future for Arkansas. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/teamwork-arkansas-entergy Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:00:27 -0500 http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/union-county-industrial-board-ucib The UCIB is a public facility board operating under the umbrella of the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Its board consists of five community leaders with the Chamber President & CEO serving as the Executive Vice-President of the board. These entities, along with our other economic development partners, work together to offer local incentives to prospective businesses considering expansion within our community or relocation to our community. http://goeldorado.com/home/great-place-to-live/economic-development/local-organizations/union-county-industrial-board-ucib Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:59:28 -0500