F D I A l l i a n ce 51OUR REACH EXCEEDS OUR GRASPThe Initiative’s coverage area spans67,500 acres and is home to some2,500 businesses, ranging from theoperations of major corporationssuch as UPS and PepsiCo, tomid-size companies and home-based entrepreneurial enterprisesemploying only a few. The marketincludes a major industrial “Art and Ed probably have close to “We have always known that code corridor—Fulton Industrial, one 100 years of economic development enforcement matters,” says Codeof the largest industrial parks experience, including international Enforcement Manager, Wayneeast of the Mississippi River— and experience,” says Maceo Rogers, Wright, “but Ed and Art have activelyseveral established, yet aspiring a n e co n o m i c d eve lo p m e n t sought our support and brought intocommercial corridors, on Cascade professional who has worked with sharper focus that what we do—ourRoad, Old National Highway and both gentlemen. “But equally enforcement efforts, but also ourSouth Fulton Parkway. important, in my opinion, is their feedback on what we see and hear willingness to engage others to out in the community—contributes get things accomplished. It’s never directly to economic development about them; it’s about results.” success.”The area continues to welcome asurge in investment activity. Nelsonand the Initiative’s special projectscoordinator, Arthur L Brown “They’re a pleasure to work with. Joining forces with the Initiative,(CEcD, CMC), are under contract Their team demonstrates how Fulton County Police have bolstered,with Fulton County to spearhead government and business can among other community policingrevitalization and growth that will work together to achieve mutually tactics, efforts to establish viablecontinue propelling the area toward beneficial goals,” says Mike business watch programs. “We’reits true potential. Gerhard, CEO of Hartybake, a south working closely with economic Fulton company that established development to address hot spots community and government and specifi c public safety issues, contacts through the Initiative. being mindful of how we can Nelson’s focus is business attraction persuade businesses to join us and recruitment. Brown’s target is in improving the overall business the area’s existing businesses and environment. That’s a differenttheir assorted challenges, plans Key to the Initiative’s role in helping focus and I love it,” says Captainand resource needs. “The real to turn things around has been Cotton-Tukes.impact of a business retention collaboration. They have teamedand expansion program can be with the Boulevard CID and prevaileddiffi cult to measure,” says Brown. on the various departments of Fulton“But here’s what we do know: If County government that economicwe sit back and do nothing to keep development is everybody’sbusinesses here and help them business. Espousing “the 360thrive, then eventually negative degrees of economic development,”things will happen. I can also tell the Initiative regularly convenes a http://www.fultoncountyga.govyou that a number of businesses task force involving public works,have stayed in the area because of code enforcement, police, health 404-612-2880this Initiative.” services, the district attorney, planning and zoning, and others to promote cross-communication and a shared agenda. FDI Alliance | Winter Issue 2015
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Imagine.... Maumelle, ArkansasA beautiful community of nearly 20,000 residents F D I A l l i a n ce 55 ◆ Higher than national average per-capita and per-household incomeMaum◆eNlleeig’hsbotrrheoomdsebunildt aorouunsd gpartohsw, pathrks/oplvayegrroutnhdes last several yearsis a testaanmd aethnlettic tfioeldtshe exceptional quality of life that exists inMaum◆eClloem.mIutniitsy ctehntaertwqithuyaealri-tryounodfaclitfiveiti,escfoor mbined with numerous the entire familyother f◆aTcwtoo1r8s-h, otlhe cahtamkpeioensphisp tgholef coMursaesumelle Industrial Park healthyand g◆roEwxcienllegn.t eTdauckaetionaaldsyrsitvemeftrohmrogruadgehs Kt5h–1e2,industrial park, and youwill see sinecvluedinrag al icnhdaruterstscriheoosl that have been in Maumelle for years,as wel◆l aFusll-ntimeewecconoommicedresvetlohpaertinvcaitylugeovewrnmheantt Maumelle has to offer.Kimberly Clark Corporation began making Huggies Maumelle’s close proximity to Interstates 30 and 40,Baby Wipes in a 48,000 square foot facility in Maumelle as well as the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airportover 20 years ago. Today, Kimberly Clark operates a and the Little Rock Port Authority, play a key role in459,000 square-foot mill and produces all the Huggies the ability for industries to operate successfully inBaby Wipes for North America in the Maumelle Maumelle. A steady, dependable supply of water,mill. Partnerships with the City of Maumelle and natural gas, and electricity in the Maumelle Industrialthe CAroknatnascatsusEctoodnoamy iacnDdevleetloupsmpeunttoCuormimmaisgsiinoantioPnatrokwaolsrok pforrovyidoeus. industries with the essentials(AEDC) provide the incentives and support needed for needed to “get the job done.”industries like Kimberly Clark to expand and createnew jobs. The Maumelle Industrial Park allows light manufacturing only and is the perfect setting forMaumelle is part of the Metro Little Rock statistical advanced manufacturers, like Molex, Kimberly Clark,area with access to 20 institutions of higher learning, Plastic Ingenuity, and BEI Precision System and Spacewhich include colleges, universities, and technical/ Company.vocational schools. The education and training tools that are available to industries in Central Arkansas help Maumelleity of Mapcoaumcmepedalleneviee•sr-l5cikh5ea0nMgEoidlneggxewIwnocor.losdtdaoyfDctreoicmvhepn,eoStloiutgiivtyee. i5nM9toh0leexfahsats- ArkansasaumelleoApeRra7te2d1s1u3cc•esPshfuolnlyein5M0a1u-8m5e1lle-2s5in0c0e 1984.ww.maumelle.org • email: [email protected] continues to attract new businesses to theindustrial scene. Dillard’s Inc. moved its internetfulfillment center to Maumelle in 2012. Recently,Leisure Arts relocated its distribution center andoffices to Maumelle. In 2014, Sky Zone and Westrock If the needs of your business parallel what Maumelle Coffee moved into a new 60,000 square foot building,leaving 20,000 feet for another tenant. Other existing and Central Arkansas have to offer industries, warehouse space is available as well as green sites for please visit www.maumelle.orgbuild-to-suit facilities. or contact Judy Keller at 501-851-2500. FDI Alliance | Winter Issue 2015
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