The loan fund manager, Jerry Arceneaux, has more than 20 years experience in economic development and revolving loan funds. The Recreation Division, run by Reverend Eddie Fountain, provides youth sport leagues in baseball, basketball, and football and is currently building a playground in the depressed Buckner neighborhood north of Tallulah. Reverend Fountain has 10 years of experience working with the youth of Tallulah. 780 youth participated in the Tallulah Youth Recreational League in 1999, along with 35 coaches and 600 parents. Renovation is complete, and should add approximately 20-25 jobs from businesses that will locate within the incubator.
Architectural plans are currently under review.
Project completion is scheduled April 2000. Small Business Counseling is available each Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.