February 29, 2012
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, April 23, 2012; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
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February 27, 2012
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2012; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
January 31, 2012
Community Development Updates – 2011 in Review
Here’s a rundown of some of the key projects that were completed, funded or initiated in 2011:
1. Fort Curtis
Phase One construction was completed on this ¾ replica Union Fort (see story below).
2. Chamber of Commerce BR&E
The Phillips County Chamber of Commerce received $95,000 to fund its Business Retention and Expansion program.
3. Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Innovative program was launched by the Delta AHEC providing curriculum and training to enable all four public school districts to offer teen pregnancy prevention education to 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
4. King Biscuit Blues Festival
Festival leadership developed plans to expand the year-round impact of the festival, with three Live on the Levee concerts starting in the spring and a robust Blues in Schools program.
5. Mini-Grant program
A Delta Bridge Project Mini-Grant program was funded to encourage volunteerism and include more community partners. A formal announcement about the launch of this exciting effort will be coming out this summer.
6. Helena Entrepreneur Center
Program completed successful first year (see story below).
7. Helena Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Plan
A nationally-recognized signage company developed plans for coordinated wayfinding and gateway signage to improve the visitor experience.
8. Trails and Greenways Plan
Work began on a $36,700 grant to develop a Trails and Greenways Plan for the City of Helena.
9. Downtown Helena Farmer’s Market
Market received $39,215 USDA FMPP Grant for expansion.
10. HUD Rural Innovation Grant
This $2 million grant will fund business and downtown development incentives for the county.
11. Chamber Leadership Grant
Grant under review to support the new Chamber leadership academy and Phillips County Volunteer Corps efforts.
12. Freedom Park – Civil War Helena
A $385,000 grant is under review to fund the creation of the first National Park Service Underground Railroad “Network to Freedom” site in the state of Arkansas.
13. Biscoe Corridor Improvements
The state began construction on the new $3 million Welcome Center at the foot of the Helena Bridge. Additionally, a private developer finalized a $5.6 million plan to renovate the Old Helena High School into 40 two-bedroom apartments for seniors.
New HEC Office Under Construction
Terrance Clark and Will Staley, Co-Directors of the Helena Entrepreneur Center (HEC), have had a busy 2011. To date, HEC has conducted three 10-week seminars with 16 participants. Participants include Shelley Haynes King and Daniel Strickland. Shelly has developed a specialty sanding tool and Daniel is interested in running a local bed and breakfast. Their latest round of classes began January 26th; this class is their largest yet with 15 participants enrolled.
Additionally, Terrance has been working with Phillips Community College to oversee the construction of the program’s new 3,500 square foot office space on Ohio St. The space is one of the many benefits provided to HEC clients. Construction should be complete by mid-February, so look for a ribbon cutting announcement coming soon.
For more information about the Helena Entrepreneur Center, please visit: www.helenastartup.org.
January 30, 2012
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, January 30, 2012; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
December 5, 2011
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 11:00am
Date & Time: Monday, December 5, 2011; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: El Rio Lindo restaurant, Cherry St.
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
September 9, 2011
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, November 7, 2011; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
July 7, 2011
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, July 11, 2011; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell
July 5, 2011
Phillips County Volunteer Corps Launched
Giving back in Phillips County has become easier than ever! The Phillips County Volunteer Corps (PCVC) is a countywide volunteer program that seeks to connect interested volunteers with volunteer opportunities. The PCVC website (http://www.volunteermatters.com/pcvc) allows registered volunteers to sign-up for volunteer shifts with nonprofit organizations all over the county. A weekly e-newsletter highlights upcoming volunteer events and celebrates volunteer accomplishments. PCVC will host an annual celebration to recognize and reward Phillips County citizens who give back to their community.
This Leadership Goal Team project (Leadership Goal 2) is operated under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and is run by Teach For America alumna Kathleen Quinlen, who serves as PCVC’s volunteer director.
May 9, 2011
Leadership Goal Team Meeting – 12:00pm
Date & Time: Monday, May 9, 2011; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Chamber of Commerce
Description: The quarterly meeting of the Leadership Goal Team led by Doug Friedlander and Kathleen Bell