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Breakthrough Solutions Partners and Advisory Council
List of Partners:
Breakthrough Solutions is a program of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension
Service with partners in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The
partners are a critical component of this program, allowing communities to avail
themselves of the breadth of resources offered. The partners share the goal of
helping communities create their futures and of helping them to prosper in the
21st century global economy. Eighteen organizations partner with Extension,
offering services, funding, and resources to this program. They include:
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Arkansas Community Foundation
A philanthropic organization formed to create and manage endowment
funds for the common good, to support the development of local community
foundations, to make grants, and to provide leadership for nonprofits
and for collaborative efforts focused on important issues in the state.
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Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas play an active role in the
community and economic development of our state. By maintaining a low
cost and abundant power supply backed by an active infrastructure
enhancement and business recruitment program, the cooperatives plan to
keep Arkansas a vital, powerful economic opportunity for your company.
For more information on economic development efforts, go to
www.aecc.com/economic-development.
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Arkansas Geographic Information Services
The Arkansas Geographic Information Office (AGIO) was created to
educate the public and to provide information regarding land and mapping
data resources to various entities throughout the state. We, the AGIO,
complete state and federal spatial data projects and work in conjunction
with the Arkansas State Land Information Board (ASLIB). The AGIO is
organized under the Arkansas Department of Information Systems. For more
information, go to
www.gis.arkansas.gov or contact Shelby Johnson,
Shelby.johnson@arkansas.gov.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau
An independent nongovernmental, voluntary organization of farm and
ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and
formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic
opportunity, and social advancement. For more information, contact Ken
Tillman -
kentillman@arfb.com.
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Arkansas Human Development Corporation
A nonprofit
corporation that provides a wide variety of services to disadvantaged
farm workers and other citizens, seeking to improve the quality of life
of individuals, families, and communities through collaborative
initiatives. For more information, contact Clevon Young -cyoung@arhdc.org.
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Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of
Arkansas
Sister organizations committed to the continual
enhancement of the economic climate of Arkansas.
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Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA)
The
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (the Authority) was created by
statute in 1983 with the mission to bring the benefits of science and
advanced technology to the people and state of Arkansas. This mission is
addressed by strategies to promote scientific research, technology
development, business innovation, and math, science and engineering
education. For more information, go to
http://www.asta.arkansas.gov/communities.html
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AT&T Arkansas
A private sector provider of
telecommunications services in Arkansas and provider of several
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CenturyTel
CenturyTel, Inc. provides communication services
including local exchange, wireless, long distance, Internet access and
security monitoring. For more information contact
JeffJones@centurytel.com.
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Cromwell Architects Engineers
Imagination…Creativity…Passion…Desire
Providing innovative design solutions for over 120 years.
Join us for the adventure of your life!
For more information contact Ed Levy,
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Delta Center for Economic Development
Arkansas State University
A center dedicated to assisting business
and industries in northeast Arkansas. The Center also assists
communities, carries out economic development programs, and serves as a
liaison with the resources of the university. For more information,
contact Jerry Smith –
jerrys@sioux.astate.edu.
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Hubbell and Associates
A consulting firm that provides
research, strategic planning, facilitation, design, and project
development services for a client base that includes city governments,
state agencies, private foundations, businesses, and nonprofit
organizations. For more information, contact Ken Hubbell –
khubbell@khubbell.com.
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National Park Community College
A two year education
institution providing a wide array of educational opportunities for
citizens of Garland County. For more information contact Mike Burris –
mburris@npcc.edu.
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Teamwork Arkansas
Entergy’s Office of Economic Development
Teamwork Arkansas is one
of the largest private-sector economic development initiatives in the
country. Teamwork Arkansas partners with communities to create wealth
and raise the standard of living for the citizens of Arkansas by
providing professional and resourceful expertise in business
recruitment, marketing, planning and research.
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UALR Institute for Economic Advancement
An academic
institute dedicated to support the economic advancement of Arkansas
through providing information, research and training for businesses,
governmental units, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals
throughout the state. For more information, contact Terre McLendon -
tamclendon@ualr.edu.
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UALR Institute of Government
An institute formed to provide
teaching, research, and public service in public administration, survey
research, volunteer management, and local government education for
elected officials, policy makers, and citizens in Arkansas. For more
information, contact Roby Robertson –
rrobertson@ualr.edu.
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UALR Arkansas Small Business Development Center
A statewide
program, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration that
provides management and technical assistance to small businesses. The
services provided are individual small business consulting, training and
seminars, and access to a small business research center. For more
information, contact Timothy Lee –
tmlee@ualr.edu.
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University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service
The
mission of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is
to provide research-based information through non-formal education to
help Arkansans improve their economic well-being. With offices in all 75
counties, our faculty and staff provide educational programs and
research-based information to the people of Arkansas. We offer
educational programs that have immediate and practical applications,
including family health and nutrition, youth education and leadership,
agriculture production, and community and economic development. Programs
are provided through the University of Arkansas, United States
Department of Agriculture and County Governments Cooperating. For more
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Breakthrough Solutions Advisory Council
The Breakthrough Solutions Advisory Council consists of partner volunteers who
meet several times each year to review program development, make recommendations
for program direction, and guide special projects such as the annual conference.
The list of Advisory Council members follows:
| Name |
Organization |
| Denisa Pennington, Director of Community Development |
Arkansas Economic
Development Comission |
| Ken Tillman, Rural Health Coordinator |
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation |
| Clevon Young, Executive Director |
Arkansas Human Development Corporation |
| Shelby Johnson, State Geographic Information Coordinator |
Arkansas Geographic Information Service |
| John Ahlen, President |
Arkansas Science and Technology Authority |
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Tony Windham, Program Leader, Economic and Community Development |
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service |
| Jeff Jones, Public Affairs Manager |
CenturyTel |
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Kirkley Thomas, Manager of Economic Development |
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives |
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Jerry Smith, Director Center for Regional and Economic Development |
Delta Center for Economic Development, Arkansas State University |
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Ed Levy, Principal |
Cromwell Architects Engineers |
| Ken Hubbell, President |
Ken Hubbell and Associates |
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Melinda Faubel, Director of External Affairs |
AT&T Arkansas |
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Preston LaFerney, Director |
University of Arkansas Global Marketing Support Services |
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Terre McLendon, Research Specialist |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute for Economic Advancement |
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Roby Robertson, Director |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute of Government |
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