Business View Magazine | July 2020

166 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2020 ARKANSAS WORKING TOGETHER FOR SUCCESS I n Independence County, southern hospitality flows as bold and beautiful as the waterways that carved out the scenic landscape around this historic Arkansas community. Adding to its attraction, Independence County is also one of the most progressive counties in the state, in terms of business, education, medical, economic development, public services, community initiatives, tourism, retirement and infrastructure. Named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, Independence County became Arkansas’s ninth county when it was formed in October 1820 from a portion of Lawrence County. The enterprising City of Batesville is the county seat and a large contributor to the success of AT A GLANCE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, ARKANSAS WHAT: Ninth oldest Arkansas County. Population approx. 37,000 WHERE: Northeast Arkansas WEBSITE: www.independencecounty.com https://experience-independence.batesvilleareaalliance.com ounty,