About Us
Developing Howard County’s mission is to promote our workforce and resources of Howard County, driving growth and economic prosperity by supporting businesses and empowering residents to create opportunities through collaboration and community development.
Address:
1558 HWY 371
Nashville, AR 71852
Telephone:
(870)-584-1358
Email:
contactus@developinghowardcounty.com
Meetings Open to the Public
The board meets at 11 am on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Howard County Economic Development Board
Board Members
Paul Britt
Chair
Charles Smith
Vice Chair
Kelly Chambers
Member
Hector Cortez
Member
Stephanie Harrison
Member
Deborah Marshall
Member
Todd Moore
Member
Tim Pinkerton
Nashville Chamber Director, Ex Officio
Gary Dan Futrell
York Gary Autoplex, Ex Officio
Larry Dunaway
City of Nashville Mayor, Ex Officio
Dr. Steve Cole
UA Cossatot Chancellor, Ex Officio
Brent Pinkerton
Howard County Judge, Ex Officio
Investors
- Coca Cola
- Collier Investments Inc.
- Diamond Bank
- Edward Jones
- Farmer’s Bank Foundation
- First State Bank
- Futrell Marine
- Howard County
- Howard Memorial Hospital
- Howard Memorial Hospital Foundation
- Dr. Glenn Lance
- Larry Teague
- City of Nashville
- Nashville Chamber of Commerce
- Pafford Medical Services
- Pro Fab
- R and J Supply
- Red River Credit Union
- Shelter Insurance
- Smith Tax Service
- Southern Fab, LLC
- York Gary Autoplex
- UA Cossatot
- Weyerhaeuser
Vanessa Weeks
Director
The Developing Howard County Economic Development Board focuses on driving economic growth and community development in Howard County. Established to support local businesses and attract new investment, the board collaborates with public and private partners to create sustainable economic opportunities. Key initiatives include job creation, workforce development, infrastructure improvement, and fostering a thriving business environment. The board also manages the Developing Howard County Non-Profit Foundation which funds various economic development activities to enhance the county’s prosperity and long-term growth.
