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opportunity to help find your company the tools they need to be
profitable and successful in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Download our
Industry Success Guide. It has everything you need to find success.
opportunity to help find your company the tools they need to be
profitable and successful in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Download our
Industry Success Guide. It has everything you need to find success.
HALE GARNER INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Calico Rock Industrial Development Corporation has ample acreage in the Hale Garner
Industrial Park for your industry to grow and expand. The park is conveniently located within city
limits, has all city utilities available. The industrial sites are a qualified enterprise zone. Special
incentives are available by contacting 870-297-4129.
The Calico Rock Industrial Development Corporation has ample acreage in the Hale Garner
Industrial Park for your industry to grow and expand. The park is conveniently located within city
limits, has all city utilities available. The industrial sites are a qualified enterprise zone. Special
incentives are available by contacting 870-297-4129.
INDUSTRY CONSIDERATIONS:
AIRPORT
The Calico Rock area is serviced by Calico Rock Municipal Airport located just minutes from downtown Calico Rock. The 3,000 foot asphalt
runway features tie-downs and a new lighting system. A $500,000 grant from the FAA will allow the development of a master plan to include
expansion and improvements to a 4,000 foot runway, taxiway, hangars and instrument approach.
911 SERVICES
Calico Rock and Izard County are serviced by 911 services coordinated at our county seat in Melbourne. Ambulance services are provided by
Arkansas Emergency Transport and AirEvac helicopter. Emergency medical treatment is available at the Community Medical Center of
Izard County in Calico Rock and regionally at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home or a number of trauma centers in
Springfield, Missouri, Memphis, Tennessee, or Little Rock, Arkansas.
HEALTH CARE
The Community Medical Center of Izard County is located in Calico Rock, just minutes from our industrial park. CMCIC features a clinic open
six days per week and staffed by five full-time physicians. The hospital features a 25 bed facility, surgical suite, trauma center, and complete
diagnostic capabilities. A $3.5 million expansion to be completed in 2006 will more than double our capacity.
Calico Rock is also served by Mitchell's Park Street Pharmacy for all your family's health needs. Lane Dental Clinic and Dr. John Lane, DDS
serve the area with dental services. McClain Chiropractic and Shad McClain offer a full-range of chiropractic services and massage therapy.
In addition, Calico Rock is home to White River Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility.
EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT
Our area has a ready and willing workforce ready to grow your business. To assist in your search, AID in Mtn. Home and StaffMark in Batesville
can provide assistance in recruiting and retaining your employees, whether your business needs seasonal, temporary or full-time staffing. Their
current rate is 41%, much below the industry average.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
Complete Access, a division of Integrated Stair Systems, has a major manufacturing facility in Calico Rock. Headquartered in the Seattle, WA
area, Complete Access manufactures wheel chair ramps and stair systems for modular buildings and homes. For more information, call
870-297-2236.
Sentinel Industries is a manufacturer of fabricated metal buildings and wood posts. For more information contact Jim King at 870-297-3724.
EDUCATION
White River Pre-School (formerly Rainbow Child Center) is an accredited preschool and day care facility recently relocated to a new modern
facility.
Calico Rock Head Start (870-297-8853) offers a preschool education experience for students, giving them the tools they need to be ready to
go to public school.
Calico Rock Public School system (870-297-8533) is rated among the best in the state for academic and extracurricular educational
opportunities. The district is accredited by the North Central Association and boasts some of the finest facilities in the state. A new fine arts
complex and auditorium are welcome additions to our elementary campus along with state-of-the-art athletic facilities at our high school campus.
Contact Jerry Skidmore, Superintendent of schools.
Ozarka College (870-368-7371)offers both vocational training programs and a two-year college located within 20 minutes of Calico Rock.
Arkansas State University in Mountain Home (870-508-6100)offers both four-year and two-year degree programs and transfer credits to
other four-year higher education institutions. Both are just a short drive from Calico Rock.
PROTECTION
Calico Rock Volunteer Fire Department (870-297-4203) provides an all-volunteer fire protection system to our area with modern facilities and
equipment and state-of-the-art training. Our fire protection insurance rates are very low and our community has continually invested in the
services of our fire department.
Police protection is provided on a contract law enforcement basis with the Izard County Sheriff's Department (870-368-4203). Modern
equipment, well-trained staff and a department focused on crime prevention and community policing provides excellent services for our area.
Izard County offers 911 emergency services throughout the county.
UTILITIES
Entergy (800-368-3749) is the provider of electrical power to Calico Rock and Pineville and the surrounding unincorporated areas are supplied
by North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (870-895-3221). Single and three-phase primary distribution is at 13.8 and 161 Kilovolts. The electric
utilities personnel are eager to discuss the needs of prospective industries.
Natural gas service in the area by is provided by Arkansas Western Gas Company (870-425-5445). Several companies offer propane service
to the area.
Local service is provided by CenturyTel (800-225-2594 residential) or (800-225-2587 commercial) with DSL and high speed internet access
available within the city limits.
Calico Rock Water and Sewer system consists of 75,000 and 225,000 gallon ground tanks and a 50,000 gallon elevated tank. Up to 587,000
gallons of chlorinated well water can be pumped each day. Copies of the water rates are available from City Hall (870-297-3772).
Since 1993, waste water treatment has included a vacuum sewer system. The modern system satisfies all current EPA requirements.
Pickup is by contractor and refuse is hauled to an EPA approved landfill by IESI. More information is available at the Calico Rock City Hall
870-297-3772.
CALICO ROCK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The CRIDC was formed in 1986 to bolster industrial and economic development in the Calico Rock area. Our offices are located on Historic Main
Street and we are available to provide the resources your company or industry needs to make your firm welcome here. Give us a call at
870-297-4129.
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES
Calico Rock is home to two great financial institutions: First National Bank of Izard County and Bancorp South. For legal advice, see
Stephen Lewis with Lewis Law Firm.
CORPORATE INCENTIVES AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
TAX RATES AND STATISTICS
Tax Rates: Income, Real Estate and Personal
Labor Statistics and Census Quick Facts
City Map
AIRPORT
The Calico Rock area is serviced by Calico Rock Municipal Airport located just minutes from downtown Calico Rock. The 3,000 foot asphalt
runway features tie-downs and a new lighting system. A $500,000 grant from the FAA will allow the development of a master plan to include
expansion and improvements to a 4,000 foot runway, taxiway, hangars and instrument approach.
911 SERVICES
Calico Rock and Izard County are serviced by 911 services coordinated at our county seat in Melbourne. Ambulance services are provided by
Arkansas Emergency Transport and AirEvac helicopter. Emergency medical treatment is available at the Community Medical Center of
Izard County in Calico Rock and regionally at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home or a number of trauma centers in
Springfield, Missouri, Memphis, Tennessee, or Little Rock, Arkansas.
HEALTH CARE
The Community Medical Center of Izard County is located in Calico Rock, just minutes from our industrial park. CMCIC features a clinic open
six days per week and staffed by five full-time physicians. The hospital features a 25 bed facility, surgical suite, trauma center, and complete
diagnostic capabilities. A $3.5 million expansion to be completed in 2006 will more than double our capacity.
Calico Rock is also served by Mitchell's Park Street Pharmacy for all your family's health needs. Lane Dental Clinic and Dr. John Lane, DDS
serve the area with dental services. McClain Chiropractic and Shad McClain offer a full-range of chiropractic services and massage therapy.
In addition, Calico Rock is home to White River Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility.
EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT
Our area has a ready and willing workforce ready to grow your business. To assist in your search, AID in Mtn. Home and StaffMark in Batesville
can provide assistance in recruiting and retaining your employees, whether your business needs seasonal, temporary or full-time staffing. Their
current rate is 41%, much below the industry average.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES
Complete Access, a division of Integrated Stair Systems, has a major manufacturing facility in Calico Rock. Headquartered in the Seattle, WA
area, Complete Access manufactures wheel chair ramps and stair systems for modular buildings and homes. For more information, call
870-297-2236.
Sentinel Industries is a manufacturer of fabricated metal buildings and wood posts. For more information contact Jim King at 870-297-3724.
EDUCATION
White River Pre-School (formerly Rainbow Child Center) is an accredited preschool and day care facility recently relocated to a new modern
facility.
Calico Rock Head Start (870-297-8853) offers a preschool education experience for students, giving them the tools they need to be ready to
go to public school.
Calico Rock Public School system (870-297-8533) is rated among the best in the state for academic and extracurricular educational
opportunities. The district is accredited by the North Central Association and boasts some of the finest facilities in the state. A new fine arts
complex and auditorium are welcome additions to our elementary campus along with state-of-the-art athletic facilities at our high school campus.
Contact Jerry Skidmore, Superintendent of schools.
Ozarka College (870-368-7371)offers both vocational training programs and a two-year college located within 20 minutes of Calico Rock.
Arkansas State University in Mountain Home (870-508-6100)offers both four-year and two-year degree programs and transfer credits to
other four-year higher education institutions. Both are just a short drive from Calico Rock.
PROTECTION
Calico Rock Volunteer Fire Department (870-297-4203) provides an all-volunteer fire protection system to our area with modern facilities and
equipment and state-of-the-art training. Our fire protection insurance rates are very low and our community has continually invested in the
services of our fire department.
Police protection is provided on a contract law enforcement basis with the Izard County Sheriff's Department (870-368-4203). Modern
equipment, well-trained staff and a department focused on crime prevention and community policing provides excellent services for our area.
Izard County offers 911 emergency services throughout the county.
UTILITIES
Entergy (800-368-3749) is the provider of electrical power to Calico Rock and Pineville and the surrounding unincorporated areas are supplied
by North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (870-895-3221). Single and three-phase primary distribution is at 13.8 and 161 Kilovolts. The electric
utilities personnel are eager to discuss the needs of prospective industries.
Natural gas service in the area by is provided by Arkansas Western Gas Company (870-425-5445). Several companies offer propane service
to the area.
Local service is provided by CenturyTel (800-225-2594 residential) or (800-225-2587 commercial) with DSL and high speed internet access
available within the city limits.
Calico Rock Water and Sewer system consists of 75,000 and 225,000 gallon ground tanks and a 50,000 gallon elevated tank. Up to 587,000
gallons of chlorinated well water can be pumped each day. Copies of the water rates are available from City Hall (870-297-3772).
Since 1993, waste water treatment has included a vacuum sewer system. The modern system satisfies all current EPA requirements.
Pickup is by contractor and refuse is hauled to an EPA approved landfill by IESI. More information is available at the Calico Rock City Hall
870-297-3772.
CALICO ROCK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The CRIDC was formed in 1986 to bolster industrial and economic development in the Calico Rock area. Our offices are located on Historic Main
Street and we are available to provide the resources your company or industry needs to make your firm welcome here. Give us a call at
870-297-4129.
FINANCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES
Calico Rock is home to two great financial institutions: First National Bank of Izard County and Bancorp South. For legal advice, see
Stephen Lewis with Lewis Law Firm.
CORPORATE INCENTIVES AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
TAX RATES AND STATISTICS
Tax Rates: Income, Real Estate and Personal
Labor Statistics and Census Quick Facts
City Map
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A welder at Complete Access in Calico Rock is
manufacturing a wheel chair ramp or stair system for
use with modular buildings. The first shipment from the
Calico Rock plant was shipped on October 23, 2005 to
Fort Hood, Texas. The plant employs around 30
full-time workers.
manufacturing a wheel chair ramp or stair system for
use with modular buildings. The first shipment from the
Calico Rock plant was shipped on October 23, 2005 to
Fort Hood, Texas. The plant employs around 30
full-time workers.
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