Leadership Arkansas Class XIV Natural Resources, Defense & Industrial Development – El Dorado & Camden – Jan. 13-14, 2020

Leadership Arkansas Class XIV will hold their Natural Resources, Defense & Industrial Development Session on Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 in El Dorado & Camden.

Few people realize that south Arkansas is such a hub for global aerospace, defense and advanced technological and chemical companies with worldwide interests. With nationally ranked companies aplenty, there is no shortage to the eye-opening education class members will receive.

South Arkansas has seen a rapid expansion of industrial development, advances in weaponry and the distribution of natural resources. The issues surrounding the utilization of these important areas come to life with behind-the-scenes tours of companies that keep our military equipped with the best in tactical equipment and provide innovative ideas and products. Seeing those areas combined with a look into the thriving Industrial Park areas, this session will surely open the minds of class members to the wonders that are created in this part of the state.