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Tourism
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MAIN STREET EL DORADO, ARKANSAS. Main Street El Dorado to present the. 2016 Murphy USA Summer Concert Series. On Union Square in Downtown El Dorado AR. Saturdays June 25th, July23rd and August 27th. Award-Winning Showdown at Sunset to begin June 27th in Downtown El Dorado. Rich in Natural Resources. Oil, Manufacturing and Production. Aerospace and Defense Cluster. Arkansas Economic Development Corporation. Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District.
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About Us
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GTEDC’s mission is focused on strategically supporting the Golden Triangle region by providing support for business retention and expansion; enhance the professional development of its membership and to advocate workforce and economic development to benefit the citizens of South Arkansas. The board strategically supports the GTEDC mission to support business retention and expansion, enhance the professional development of its membership and advocate workforce and economic development to benefit the citiz...
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Events
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Rich in Natural Resources. Oil, Manufacturing and Production. Aerospace and Defense Cluster. Arkansas Economic Development Corporation. Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District. Camden Chamber of Commerce. El Dorado Chamber of Commerce. Magnolia Chamber of Commerce. Smackover Chamber of Commerce.
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Quality of Life
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Visitors to the Golden Triangle region can enjoy beautiful scenery, historic sites, and charming communities. Murals add to the cultural experience of Magnolia. Many downtown buildings display beautiful murals that were recently refinished. El Dorado Square, fine food and great shopping. The abundant natural resources of the region bring thousands of sportsmen to south Arkansas to hunt deer in what is considered the best deer hunting region in the state. The city of Camden attractions include:. Home to t...
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Calhoun County
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Formed in December 1850, there is more to Calhoun County than meets the eye. This rural south Arkansas county was home to only 5,368 people as of the 2010 census, but packed within its borders are some of the region’s top employers. Calhoun County is home to the following cities and towns (population):. Southern Arkansas University Tech. The county is also home to Southern Arkansas University Tech, located in the Highland Industrial Park. The two-year college specializes in technical training and off...
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Hampton
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The mid-way at Hogskin Holidays. Hampton is the county seat of Calhoun County and has a population of 1,324. Even if you have never visited this small town, you may recognize its courthouse which was featured at the close of the television show Evening Shade. Hampton is the hometown of Harry Thomason, producer of Evening Shade and Designing Women. The city is known for its annual Hogskin Holidays. Rick Shirron, Mayor. Hampton, AR 71744. More Golden Triangle Area Events. Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.
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Union County
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Located along the state’s southern border, Union County is the largest county in the Golden Triangle by population and the largest county in the state by area. As of the 2010 census, Union County had a population of 41,639 over its 1,055 square miles. Union County is home to the following cities and towns (population):. El Dorado (18,491). South Arkansas Community College, known locally as SouthArk, is a public, comprehensive community college with an open-door policy, providing educational programs, wor...
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Columbia County
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Located along the state’s southern border, Columbia County is the home to many industries and is rich in natural resources. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 24,552. Columbia County is home to a diverse industry base. As the home to the largest Bromine reserve in the United States and vast amounts of timber, natural resources are the cornerstone of the local economy. Columbia County is home to the following cities and towns (population):. Serves students in Emerson and Taylor. A compr...
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Magnolia
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Home to the World Champion Steak Cook-off, Magnolia is the county seat of Columbia County and has a population of approximately 11,489. The annual Magnolia Blossom Festival brings thousands to town each May where arts and crafts, music, and the World Championship Steak Cook-off provide a weekend of fun. Cecil Traylor Wilson Gardens provide a great place to relax just off the downtown square. The largest employers in the Magnolia area include:. CMC Steel of Arkansas. Two US. highways cross Columbia Co...
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Industry/Workforce
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The tables in this photo were manufactured by Southern Aluminum in Magnolia. Their linenless tables are shipped all over the world and are seen here at the Hilton in Minneapolis. The days when manufacturing suggested a low-tech industry are long gone. Today, even the manufacturing of the simplest components has become a complex, highly precise process that demands skilled employees and sophisticated equipment. CMC Steel of Arkansas. El Dorado Chemical Company. A highly skilled workforce. The manufacturin...
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