Economic Development

Independence County is the hub for economic development in North Central Arkansas and the premier location for new business and development. Numerous healthcare facilities, manufacturing industries, corporate offices, commercial retail stores, and small businesses call Independence County home. Our diverse range of commerce is reflective of our ability to grow small local companies and attract major corporations with unique cooperation between local government, education, and the private sector.

A Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) is an economically-distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Approximately 15% of Independence County residents live in the county’s two designated Opportunity Zones.