Craighead Technology Park Development Site Guide

Craighead Technology Park

Development Site Guide

The Craighead Technology Park is home to...

About Jonesboro

Located within a day’s drive of 70% of major US markets and one hour from Memphis, Tennessee, the nation’s distribution hub, Jonesboro, Arkansas, is primed and ready to be the home of your next project.

With logistical advantages like Interstates 555, 55, 40, and future I-57, two class-1 railroads, plus a forward-thinking utility provider with some of the lowest rates in America, we are ideally situated and prepared for any project.

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Why Jonesboro?

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a hidden gem in the heart of America. As the economic hub of a 12-county area in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri, Jonesboro serves as the home of education, entertainment, and healthcare for over 400,000 people.

With Arkansas State University and associated trade schools, Jonesboro has a workforce regularly refreshed with bright young minds ready to take on the challenge of building on our heritage of competition, discovery, and improvement.

About Jonesboro Unlimited

Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) is a private partnership organization dedicated to the economic advancement of Jonesboro and the region.

Our progressive, pro-business approach has been proven in our community’s solid economic base. If you are looking at Jonesboro as a possible location for your company or growing your existing company, our team stands ready to assist.

Leadership

Mark Young

Mike Philpot

Shelle Randall

Craig Rickert

Donna Holt

President, CEO

VP of Economic Development

Director of Workforce Development and Existing Industry

Director of Communications

Administrative Assistant

Contact Us 1709 E. Nettleton Ave. P.O. Box 789

Jonesboro, AR 72403 (870) 336-9080

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About the Craighead Technology Park

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Looking for the perfect location?

Construction can begin now.

The Craighead Technology Park is located just 1.8 miles from I-555 and one hour from Memphis, Tennessee, the nation’s distribution center.

With a total of 1,500 acres, the park is rail-served and shovel-ready. The park is fully developed with all utilities and infrastructure in place.

Great Dane

Site B

Eastside Rice Spirit Fitness

Crane Composites

Site C

Quality Way

Site H

Great Dane Drive

Unilever

Butterball

FMH Conveyors

Frito-Lay

Site D

Site E

Risever

Barnhill Road

Site A

Nestlé

Hugg & Hall Trinity Lighting

CW Post Road

Water

12” • 16” • 24” Arkansas Trailers

Delta Peanut

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

Site G

Trinity Drive

Timmon’s Transit

Nestlé Way

Highway 18

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic

Trinity Rail

Electric Rail

Site F

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Utility Rates in Jonesboro

Simulated Industrial Electric Bill Peak Demand

Usage (kWh)

Total

Cents / kWh

1,000

612,000

$28.710.25

4.69

5,000

3,060,000

$143,551.25

4.69

Utility rates in Jonesboro are among some of the lowest in the country.

With significant excess capacity in both water and wastewater and the accompanying infrastructure already in place, the utility needs of your business are easily met.

Wastewater Capacity and Usage (million gallons / day)

13.5

East Side Treatment Facility 6.9 Current Flow

6.6 Surplus 3.0

West Side Treatment Facility 1.3 Current Flow

Wastewater Surcharges

For more information about rates, please visit jonesborocwl.org.

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1.7 Surplus

Water Rates

Gallons

Cost / 1K Gallons

Gallons

Cost / 1K Gallons

≤ 1,000

minimum $5.68

≤ 1,000

minimum $5.96

1,000 – 14,000

$2.53

1,000 – 200,000

$2.04

≥ 14,000

$1.71

≥ 200,000

$1.43

Rates are provided in good faith, but please contact a CWL representative to confirm that rates are current.

Population of Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro’s Labor Force

(thousands)

90 83.2 80

70

67.5

2010

70.3

2012

72.2

When it comes to growth Jonesboro ranks among the best.

76.7

74.6

Jonesboro’s rate of growth doubles the state and national average increase in population by 15% in the last ten years.

2014

2016

2018

2024

(projected)

Labor Force Data +15% 136,236

+21%

+18% 144,073

111,625

(2024, projected)

Jonesboro MSA

119,540

(2024, projected)

Craighead County

(2009 – 2019)

Jonesboro

(2009 – 2019)

411,313 Laborshed

population aged 25 – 54

39%

(2009 – 2019)

175, 118

Civilian Workforce

84.5%

Data is provided by ESRI Community Analyst/U.S. Census

cost of living v. US average

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Site

Acreage 50± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°49'11"W 90°34'22"W Distance to I–555 3.8 miles Shovel Ready Yes

3.8 miles to I-555

Site A is located on the north side of the Craighead Technology Park along 4-lane Arkansas Highway 18.

Only 3.8 miles from Interstate 555, this site is shovel-ready and has all major utilities already on-site.

Highway 18 Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 93± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48'50"W 90°34'01"W Distance to I–555 3.8 miles Shovel Ready Yes 3.8 miles to I-555

Site B is located on the north side of the Craighead Technology Park near 4-lane Arkansas Highway 18 and 3.8 miles from Interstate 555.

This site is shovel-ready and has all major utilities and rail already on-site.

Highway 18 Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 60± acres Soil

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Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48’34”W 90°34’02”W Distance to I–555 3.2 miles Shovel Ready Yes 3.2 miles to I-555

Site C is located in the center of the Craighead Technology Park, only 3.2 miles from Interstate 555.

This site is shovel-ready and has all major utilities and rail access already on-site.

Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 68± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam Grenada Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48’55”W 90°33’18”W Distance to I–555 4.5 miles Shovel Ready Yes 4.5 miles to I-555

Site D is located on the East side of the Craighead Technology Park, only 4.5 miles from Interstate 555.

The site is shovel-ready and has major utilities in place.

Site D

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FMH

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Risever

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Highway 18 Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 22± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam

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Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48’34”W 90°33’35”W Distance to I–555 3.5 miles Shovel Ready Yes 3.5 miles to I-555

Site E is located near the center of the Craighead Technology Park, only 3.5 miles from Interstate 555.

This site is shovel-ready and has major utilities and rail already on-site

Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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F

Acreage 195± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam Grenada Silt Loam Dundee Silt Loam Amagon Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48’04”W 90°33’35”W

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Distance to I–555 3.5 miles 3.5 miles to I-555

Shovel Ready Yes

Site F is located on the South side of the Craighead Technology Park, only 3.5 miles from Interstate 555 This site is shovel-ready and has major utilities already on-site.

Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 182± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam Grenada Silt Loam Calloway Silt Loam

Zoning I–2

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Coordinates 35°48’12”W 90°34’35”W Distance to I–555 1.9 miles Shovel Ready Yes

1.9 miles to I-555

Site G is located on the southwest corner of the Craighead Technology Park, only 1.9 miles from Interstate 555.

This site is shovel-ready and has all major utilities already on-site.

Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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Acreage 110± acres Soil

Fountain Silt Loam Foley Silt Loam

Zoning I–2 Coordinates 35°48’50”W 90°34’45”W Distance to I–555 2.7 miles Shovel Ready Yes 2.7 miles to I-555

Site H is located on the West side of the Craighead Technology Park, only 2.7 miles from Interstate 555.

The site is shovel-ready and has all major utilities and rail already on-site.

Highway 18 Water

I-555

12” • 16” • 24”

Wastewater 18” • 21” • 24”

Gas

4” • 6” • 8”

Fiber Optic Electric Rail

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