The University of Arkansas Cossatot and the Sevier County Economic Development Director would like Sevier County business owners to complete an online Business Inventory Form linked at www.cccua.edu/sevier.

During the July 12, 2018, Sevier County Community Planning Meeting, committees were formed to address economic and community development goals and facilitate action plans. The Business Retention and Expansion Committee is one of these committees.

The Business Retention and Expansion Committee identified the need to take inventory of existing businesses and services in the county. Business owners are encouraged to complete a Business Inventory Form, which collects basic information about businesses and will be used to compile a Sevier County Business Directory.  The directory is planned for publication by the end of October.  There is no cost to business owners to be included, but the deadline to be added to this first edition of the directory is October 20, 2018.

The intent of the committee is to help strengthen existing businesses. Once this inventory of businesses in Sevier County is created, someone from the Business Retention and Expansion Committee will reach out to business owners to inquire about any needs they have, such as training or other assistance.

Sevier County Economic Development Director Lisa Taylor said, “It is important for economic development that we know who is here, and what is offered before new businesses are recruited to our region.”

For questions, please contact the Sevier County Economic Development Director, Lisa Taylor at 870-279-5937 or ltaylor@cccua.edu