1968
Year Established
4,000+
Projects Completed
$BILLION+
Managed in Economic & Commmunity Development Projects
PROVIDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GENERATE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC GROWTH!
Focused on Exceeding Expectations
WHO WE ARE
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD), established in 1968, is a non-profit, multi-county, multi-purpose, and multi-funded Planning and Development Organization serving Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline Counties.
Through CAPDD's close relationship with our communities and extensive partner network, you'll benefit from a robust spectrum of economic development resources. We focus on exceeding expectations and provide experienced and dedicated personnel who can facilitate various services and support.
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District is committed to providing grant writing, grant management, and staff services needed by our member municipal and county governments.
SERVICES
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Working with a variety of funding sources, staff members assist cities and counties with applications for grant funds, and administer the projects once they are funded.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is one of eighteen districts across the State of Arkansas. The District service area includes the three counties of Lonoke, Monroe, and Prairie.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federal funded program that connects Americans to high wage sustainable jobs. Through training and educational opportunities, our goal is to increase the workforce pipeline to create an environment where businesses succeed and people secure employment at a higher wage, leading to the enhancement to their quality of life.
MEET OUR STAFF
CONTACT CENTRAL ARKANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
902 N. Center Street | PO Box 300
Lonoke, AR 72086
501-676-2721
RODENY LARSEN
Executive Director
TINA ROUSH
Executive Deputy Director
DONNA DARBY
Director of Administrative Services
DEBBIE DILLION
Accounting Specialist
FAY COX
Accounting Manager
CONYA SPENCER
Director of Economic Development
MARSHA SEBOURN
Administrative Assistant/One-Stop Internal Monitor
ANNIE CRISP
Administrative Assistance
KIRA LIVINGSTON
Digital Media Coordinator
SUSAN VANCE
Receptionist
TANYA CHILDERS
Community Service Specialist II
LEIGH ANN POOL
Director of Solid Waste Management
Mission
To serve as a catalyst for economic, community and workforce development; thereby ensuring, through regional preparedness, the local units of government and the citizens of Central Arkansas have the capability to plan and direct sustainable economic growth, including the human potential to meet the challenging demands of the global job market
CAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to Individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) Or TDD 711.
