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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

University of Arkansas at Pine BluffEconomic Research and Development Center. Background/Overview. Founded in 1985 as business outreach initiativeDepartment of the School of Business and ManagementHolistic community economic developmentFederal/State Funding. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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    1. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Impact of HBCU Program On Community Development

    2. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Background/Overview Founded in 1985 as business outreach initiative Department of the School of Business and Management Holistic community economic development Federal/State Funding

    3. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Mission To address the economic concerns of eastern and southeastern Arkansas by mobilizing the resources of the University and other appropriate sources.

    4. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center UAPB-HUD Partnership Active in HUD’s HBCU Program since 1993 Over $3.5M in funding received to date Only one of the three HBCU/MIs in State Received Awards for work products including HUD’s Best Practice Award Have Memorandum of Agreement with local State field office for HUD

    5. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Programs Implemented Educational enhancement (tutorial program) Community based organizations Established Two CDCs Administrative and Organizational Support Assisted in Acquiring/Constructing two Community Facilities Technical Assistance to other CBO’s Partnerships with the City of Pine Bluff Housing Development Infrastructure Improvements Master Planning (1997) Detailed Neighborhood Plan (2002)

    6. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Housing Development

    7. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Recent, Current, and Future HBCU Projects

    8. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Super Block Housing Development

    9. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Super Block 5 Square blocks 50 – 80 mixed income units Partners City of Pine Bluff HUD-HBCU Local Utility Companies FHLB Member Bank(s) Private Developer Local CDC(s)

    10. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Commercial Development Conducted surveys, community meetings, etc. Master Planning for new retail, commercial, and residential Retail shopping/community service strip mall Joint university/neighborhood medical complex

    11. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center University Park Neighborhood Plan

    12. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center UAPB Retail/Office Plaza

    13. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center

    14. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center UAPB Plaza Rendering

    15. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Business Development Small Business Development Initiative Seed Grants Challenge Grants Training/Technical Assistance Incubator ($3.5M) Partners City of Pine Bluff HUD Department of Commerce State Of Arkansas

    16. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Business Support Incubator Development Site (Before)

    17. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Incubator – Under Construction

    18. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Incubator - Rendering

    19. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Cumulative Impact Comprehensive development plan Partnerships strengthened (City, CBOs, etc.) Commercial development Housing development Business development Restored community vision and buy-in from all stakeholders to carry out the vision.

    20. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Revitialization Area I

    21. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Revitialization Area II

    22. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Revitalization Area III

    23. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Seed Grant Recipients

    24. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Challenge Grant Recipients

    25. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center New Business Development

    26. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center New Bank

    27. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center New Private Housing Development

    28. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center New Church

    29. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Economic Research and Development Center Henry Golatt Jeffery Pulliam 870-575-8030 870-575-4670 (Fax) Golatt_h@uapb.edu Pulliam_j@uapb.edu

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