Pocahontas, Arkansas at a Glance - (content courtesy of Randolph County Chamber.)
A Distinguished Heritage, A Promising Future - Pocahontas is a beautiful, productive, friendly city located in the only county in the state of Arkansas that can boast of having five rivers.
Pocahontas offers more than 2,000 acres of industrial sites and a 140-acre Industrial Park. The community offers a combination of resources, available trained labor, and ideal plant sites, all of which combine to make this an ideal place for industries to locate.
The Randolph County educational system is well-equipped to meet the training needs of industrial prospects. Black River Technical College, a comprehensive two-year college, offers a wide variety of technical and collegiate transfer courses. Williams Baptist College, a four-year private liberal arts college, is located in nearby Walnut Ridge, approximately a 15-minute drive from Pocahontas. Arkansas State University, a state supported school, is located 42 miles away in Jonesboro.
The building costs in Pocahontas are exceptionally low with a typical commercial building cost of $20 per square foot and a typical residential building cost of $45 per square foot.
A competitive tax structure offers a 4.625 percent state sales tax, with the corporate income tax falling between one and six percent.
The Pocahontas area is well served by the highway system and Pocahontas Municipal Airport, which has a 4,000-foot lighted runway that allows instrument landing and high-intensity approach. Single and twin engine charter services are also available.
Randolph County is truly a sports lover's paradise, with the best in fishing and Canoeing in beautiful unpolluted streams. Old Davidsonville State Park, located about 10 miles from Pocahontas, offers camping, boating, a picnic area, playground, and nature trails.
Helpful Links -
Pocahontas Arkansas Schools Website - http://www.nesc.k12.ar.us/
Randolph County, Chamber of Commerce Website - http://www.randolphchamber.com/
Lands of America - http://www.landsofamerica.com/
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