Craighead Technology Park
Development Site Guide
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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
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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
C
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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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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