Independence County, Arkansas

7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 housing within Batesville and Independence County. In an ongoing effort to continue the economic momentum in the Batesville area and within Independence County, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently relaunched the 2016 IMPACT Independence County Program that focuses on economic prosperity, education, health and wellness, and placemaking. “There are a couple of projects in the works, including planned trails as part of the river system, as well as plans to develop the highway and transportation system to support the growth of Batesville,” Mitchell says. The Mayor of Batesville has taken a proactive stance towards infrastructure and ensuring funds are available for any necessary upgrades. Mitchell adds, “There are several initiatives on the table that the mayor is working on as we speak to make sure the city has the funding In 1997, we set out to start a true community bank, a bank that would change the landscape of our communities. Because of you, we’ve forged long-lasting partnerships that have made our communities better. We can all agree that a lot has changed in 25 years, but our promise to always be a true community bank remains the same. Our roots run deep; our commitment to you runs deeper.We’re celebrating 25 years of First Community Bank, and the best is yet to come. BATESVILLE 1325 Harrison St. | 301 E. Main St. | 3 Eagle Mtn. Blvd. 870.612.3400 firstcommunity.net 25 YEARS OF