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Media notification: December 11 board meetings scheduled at CAPDD
The Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District, the Central Arkansas Chief Elected Officials Consortium, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) have announced their upcoming Board of Directors meetings, all scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the CAPDD Office located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.
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Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board announces December 1 meeting
For more information, contact: Tina Roush (501) 676-2721 Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Meeting Notification The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will convene for its quarterly meeting on December 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. Attendees may participate in person at the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District office, located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas, or virtually via Zoom. Virtual Meeting Information: Joi
Nov 201 min read


CAPDD-assisted communities awarded over $1.1 million in state grants
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is proud to announce its role in helping several local communities secure critical funding through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC).
Aug 263 min read


Central Arkansas Planning and Development District announces upcoming meetings
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) has announced two upcoming meetings scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the CAPDD Office, located at 902 North Center Street, Lonoke, Arkansas.
Aug 212 min read


Delta Regional Authority Announces $9.7 Million in Disaster Recovery Relief Funding
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced the availability of approximately $9.7 million in federal funding to support disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience across the Delta region.
Jul 32 min read


Job Opening: One-Stop Manager – Arkansas Workforce Center, Conway
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. (CAPDD) is now accepting applications for the position of One-Stop Manager at the Arkansas Workforce Center located in Conway, Arkansas.
Jun 261 min read


CAPDD to Host Series of Board Meetings June 26
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) has announced a series of important Board of Directors meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Jun 182 min read


Media Notification: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to meet June 16
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Jun 101 min read


Public Notice
Public Notice Brownfield Assessment Grant Meeting.
Mar 311 min read


Media Notification: CAPDD Board of Directors will meet Jan. 23
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Jan 151 min read


Des Arc, Oak Prairie Volunteer Fire Department receives grants from Governor Sanders, AEDC Rural Services Division
The City of Des Arc and the Oak Prairie Volunteer Fire Department have received grants from AEDC's Division of Rural Services.
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Prairie County awarded $1.2 Million SEDAP grant
The $1.2 million grant will help Prairie County complete a county road improvement project.
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Notice for Carlisle on public hearing to identify and prioritize community needs
A public hearing will be held on October 4 at 6 pm. at The Carlisle Civic Center located at 215 S. Court St.
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Media Notification: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to meet Sept. 23
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, September 23 at 4 p.m.
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Notice for Lonoke County on application for Community Development Block Grant Program
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Lonoke County Courthouse.
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Port Authority gives DRA tour of projects, discuss future funding opportunities
Port Authority officials gave a tour of the Port of Little Rock to representatives of the Delta Regional Authority.
Aug 29, 20241 min read


You're Invited: Metro Regional Stakeholders Meeting for Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski, and Saline Counties to be held Sept. 10
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center in Little Rock.
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Three Planning/Economic Development District Directors participate in ACEDA panel discussion
Dwayne Pratt, Rodney Larsen, Renee Dycus, and April Campbell discussed the impact of districts assisting in acquiring grants at ACEDA.
Jul 18, 20241 min read


U.S. Department of Commerce awards Conway $1.5 Million grant to support manufacturing business growth
The City of Conway receives a $1.5 Million grant from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Public Notice: Saline County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update open for public review and comment
The Saline County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is open for public review and comment until July 15, 2024.
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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