Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 28, 2025 to celebrate the expansion of industrial water service to over 600 acres inside the Craighead Technology Park. Special guests at the event included Clint O’Neal, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC); Judge Marvin Day of Craighead County; Mayor Harold Copenhaver of Jonesboro; and Arkansas Representatives Jon Milligan and Jack Ladyman.
"We are grateful for the partnership among the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, Craighead County, and Jonesboro City Water & Light to deliver the overbuilt water service our industrial park is known for to this 600-acre site,” said Steven Lamm, Vice President of Economic Development for Jonesboro Unlimited. “This group coming together is a testament to the real and significant potential this site represents for the next industrial client."
In December 2024, Jonesboro Unlimited was awarded $2 million from the Arkansas Site Development Program to enhance industrial sites and increase their readiness for job-creating projects.
“Attracting new investment to Arkansas depends on having great, shovel-ready sites,” said Clint O’Neal, Executive Director of AEDC. “Companies want to reduce risk, and it is critical to have sites that have infrastructure that is ready when they perform their site location analysis.”
Construction is expected to begin mid-summer 2025 and at conclusion, will be able to provide industrial capacity water service to over 600 acres of industrial property adjacent to I-555.
“We thank the Quorum Court, Governor Sanders, and the AEDC for their support to make this happen,” said Judge Marvin Day. “Craighead County has had a long history of supporting industrial growth, and this is a great project for the future of the community.”
