THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND NGOs IN LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF CONWAY, ARKANSAS

The purpose of this research project was to identify what the City of Conway and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Conway could do to enhance Arkansas economic development. Unfortunately, complacency was identified as the greatest challenge to area growth. Local business owners appeared t...

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Published in:Journal of business & entrepreneurship 2004-03, Vol.16 (1), p.119
Main Authors: Bradley, Don B, Rubach, Michael J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Area planning & development
Chambers of commerce
Economic development
Employees
Intermodal transportation
Local businesses
Local government
Manufacturers
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Planning
Questionnaires
Roads & highways
Studies
Suppliers
Wood products
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Summary:The purpose of this research project was to identify what the City of Conway and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Conway could do to enhance Arkansas economic development. Unfortunately, complacency was identified as the greatest challenge to area growth. Local business owners appeared too comfortable with the status quo, often refusing to even consider doing anything new. An intermodal transportation network, expansion of global education for small and medium-sized businesses, and reinforcement of cluster development were identified as the foci for future development efforts. NGOs, especially the Chamber of Commerce, need to provide vision and inspiration in reinforcing cluster development. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1042-6337