Governor will deliver message
WHAT: Kick Start Sheridan – Community Action Plan Unveiling
WHEN: 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, May 7
WHERE: Oak Hill Farms, 7106 Hwy 46 N., Sheridan, Arkansas 72150
WHO: University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development;
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service;
City of Sheridan;
Sheridan School District; and
Grant County Chamber of Commerce
DETAILS:
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension (UAEX), the City of Sheridan, Sheridan School District and the Grant County Chamber of Commerce will host a press conference unveiling the Kick Start Sheridan Action Plan.
The Kick Start Sheridan Action Plan is a community strategic plan outlining the blueprint for the growth and development of the city of Sheridan and Grant County over the next five years.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be a featured speaker at the press conference. Representatives from UCA, UAEX, the City of Sheridan and leaders of the Kick Start Sheridan movement will also speak.
The event is open to the public; a reception will follow the unveiling.
For more information, contact Shelby Fiegel at (501) 450-5269 or sfiegel@uca.edu.
Center for Community and Economic Development at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development’s (CCED) mission is to have a positive impact on communities by equipping leaders with economic tools and resources, building consensus to achieve community goals and bringing UCA resources and communities together.
CCED envisions communities across Arkansas and the country with robust economies, a flourishing quality of life and diverse and engaged citizen leaders. CCED provides customized training and technical assistance to communities and their leaders. Learn more at uca.edu/cced.
Kick Start Sheridan
Kick Start Sheridan is a citizen-led effort, the goal of which is to outline and implement community and economic development strategies for the future of Sheridan, Grant County and the Sheridan School District.
The citizens of Sheridan, Grant County and the Sheridan School District chose the following core values to guide the Kick Start Sheridan development process. They are:
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Serving as a catalyst that brings people together to make things happen
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Being proactive, with a can-do attitude
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Tackling tough issues honestly, with respect for each other’s points of view
To learn more about Kick Start Sheridan, visit facebook.com/KickStartSheridan.
