The Mississippi River forms most of Arkansas's eastern border, except in Clay and Greene counties where the St. Francis River forms the western boundary of the Missouri Bootheel, and in dozens of places where the current channel of the Mississippi has meandered from where it had last been legally specified. Arkansas shares its southern border with Louisiana, its northern border with Missouri, its eastern border with Tennessee and Mississippi, and its western border with Texas and Oklahoma.
Arkansas is a land of mountains and valleys, thick forests and fertile plains. The so-called Lowlands are better known by names of their two regions, the Delta and the Grand Prairie. The Arkansas Delta is a flat landscape of rich alluvial soils formed by repeated flooding of the adjacent Mississippi. Further away from the river, in the southeast portion of the state, the Grand Prairie consists of a more undulating landscape. Both are fertile agricultural areas.
The Delta region is bisected by an unusual geological formation known as Crowley's Ridge. A narrow band of rolling hills, Crowley's Ridge rises from 250 to 500 feet (150 m) above the surrounding alluvial plain and underlies many of the major towns of eastern Arkansas.
Northwest Arkansas is part of the Ozark Plateau including the Boston Mountains, to the south are the Ouachita Mountains and these regions are divided by the Arkansas River; the southern and eastern parts of Arkansas are called the Lowlands. All of these mountains ranges are part of the U.S. Interior Highlands region, the only major mountainous region between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. The highest point in the state is Mount Magazine in the Ozark Mountains; it rises to 2,753 feet (839 m) above sea level.
Arkansas is home to many caves, such as Blanchard Springs Caverns. It is currently the only U.S. state in which diamonds are mined.
Arkansas Capital Corporation - Provides information on economic development, employment opportunities and promoting the growth and modernization of small businesses.
Arkansas Chapter STC - Provides links, resources, job bank, events, workshops and networking for technical communication professionals.
Arkansas Pest Management Association - Industry news, information and services including calendar of events, resources, and membership database.
Arkansas Realtors Association - Real estate agents providing information and updates on changes in the laws and policies governing the industry.
Arkansas Society of CPAs - Certified Public Accountants group providing information on the industry, continued education opportunities and seminar calendar.
Arkansas Telecommunications Association - Information for the membership on issues in the Legislature and government affecting the group. Updates provided and contact information available.
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association - This site is designed to provide access to important information and news relating to veterinary medicine and animal care.
Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board - Profile of organization working to improve the profitability of growing wheat in the state by conducting a program of research, extension, and market development.
Arkansas Wood Manufacturers Association - Membership information and contacts for group that was created to strengthen the production and sale of wood in the state.
Central Arkansas Chapter of the NAWBO - Offers business programs and networking events for women-owned businesses in the area.
Enterprise Corporation of the Delta - Non-profit organization providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to businesses in the Delta region.
Metro Little Rock Alliance - Features services to assist businesses to be successful and cultivate growth and prosperity in community.
NAPM - Western Arkansas, Inc. - Features newsletter, membership information, and calendar of events from regional organization of the National Association of Purchasing Management.
North Central Arkansas Regional Economic Development - Providing information and assistance to businesses and individuals relocating to the Ozarks.
Small Business Development Center - Directory of resources and information for the small business entrepreneur. Consulting, training and education in marketing and advertising available.
White River Planning and Development District - Nonprofit organization working for economic and community growth in a 10-county region of North Central Arkansas.
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