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and Magnet Cove communities priori- tized internet access. Malvern identified education, job creation and workforce development as its No. 1 priority. Te Ouachita community did much the same by naming education and work- force development as its primary focus. Other speakers included Shelby Fie- gel, managing director of the Center for Community and Economic Develop- ment at the University of Central Arkan- sas; Chadwell of Newport; Rex Nelson, senior editor of the Arkansas Democrat- Gazette; and Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Te Governor commended Hot Spring County for developing a “successful” 10- year strategic plan that mirrors and sup- plements the state’s strategic plan in its focus on education, job creation, and the expansion of internet service. Going forward, Community Action


Teams and Steering Committees will meet regularly to work on implementing the communities’ initiatives.


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Opposite page: Members of the Hot Spring County Conversations executive com- mitee, who are posing for a photo with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, were vital in gathering data from citizens about their long-range vision for Hot Spring County. Above Left: Jon Chadwell, executive director of the Newport Economic Development Commis- sion provided guidance to the executive committee. Above Right: Arkansas Demo-


crat Gazette Senior Editor and Columnist Rex Nelson and Shelby Fiegel, Managing Director of the Center for Community and Economic Development at the University of Central Arkansas also were invited speakers.


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