HOME LOCAL LINKS Blog Visit our Blog! About Monticello Economic Development Commission Monticello Industrial Development Corporation was founded on December 16, 1955. On August 27, 1997, the name was officially changed to Monticello Industrial/Economic Development Commission, Inc. (MEDC). MEDC is a quasi-governmental agency and an Arkansas corporation which has contracted with the city of Monticello to provide economic development services since 1998. MEDC is the owner of the following assets which are used to leverage economic development activities: 65.96 acres and a 50,000 square foot Speculative Building within the MEDC Industrial Park with an estimated value of $1.7 million Monticello Public Rail Access (MPRA) which has an estimated value of $1.2 million. MEDC works with Arkansas Midland Railroad to make the MPRA available for existing Drew County industries for rail transportation and to leverage recruitment of new industries. Monticello Economic Development Commission Mission MEDC’s mission and performance is augmented by operations of the Economic Development Fund of Monticello, Inc. (EDFM), a not-for-profit organization granted Section 501c3 tax-exempt status by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The quasi-governmental/non-profit status enables MEDC to write, apply for and administer a broad range of grants from governmental, institutional and foundation sources. The governing board of directors and staff are identical to those of the MEDC. VISION AND MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS IGNITE MONTICELLO CURRENT REPORT VISION & MISSION VISION Our vision is for Monticello and Drew County to be the economic, educational, health, and cultural center of Southeast Arkansas. MISSION We will leverage our relationship with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, our affiliation with the Cornerstone Coalition, and our human resources to strengthen the economic environment of Monticello and Drew County. We will provide a climate for business, institutions, and industry to start, operate, and grow while enhancing the earning opportunities of our citizens. MONTICELLO EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEMBERS Nita McDaniel, Director Bennie Ryburn, III - Chairman Dr. Bettye Gragg - Vice Chairman Brian Hargis - Secretary/Treasurer Kimbraly Barnes Scott Barrilleaux Dr. Peggy Doss George Harris Chris Lampkin Sandra Lanehart John McClendon Kristi Prince Mike Wigley Proudly created with Wix.com © 2019 by Monticello Economic Development Commission 295 Airport Rd. PO Box 1890 Monticello, AR 71657 Phone: 870 367 3076 HOME LOCAL LINKS Blog Follow us for the latest news success@monticelloedc.org