The first exposed aggregate sidewalks of the Ouachita River Park at Malvern are completed and currently welcome weekend visitors.
The Hot Spring County Industrial Park is conveniently located just off I-30 in Malvern, Arkansas and is home to several industries, including the headquarters for Grapette International, Inc.
Education is an important part of the community for Malvern, as evidenced by the community support for the new multi-million dollar K-4 Elementary School.
The Hot Spring County Industrial Park, located in Malvern near I-30 andU.S. Highway 270, offers businesses fully developed industrial land with utilities, transportation and a hard-working labor force. Currently over 100 acres are available in the park. There is accessibility to railroad services from Arkansas Midland and Union Pacific. The industrial park is within the Malvern city limits, so police and fire protection are provided to business tenants. Malvern's airport has a 3,200-foot municipal runway capable of handling small business aircraft, and expansion plans are in progress. Malvern is only45 minutes from Little Rock National Airport and Little Rock River Port.
The people of Malvern are essential to forecasting industrial potential for the city. A strong work ethic, as evidenced in an extremely low average monthly absenteeism rate of less than three percent, coupled with a median age of 40, makes Malvern and Hot Spring County, Arkansas, a pro-business place to be.
Malvern keeps corporate income taxes low through a liberal system of incentives, exemption, and credits. In Arkansas, corporate taxes range from one percent to a maximum of six percent for companies with an annual net income over $25,000. In addition, personal property tax rates in Malvern are among the lowest in the nation.
Malvern is home to ACME Brick and is known as the brick capitol of the world. Malvern's Annual Brickfest, held the last weekend in June, celebrates one of the city's oldest industries - brickmaking - and fills the town with music, food, and activities that include a brick toss, brick car derby, and a best dressed brick contest.
The Ouachita River is a popular place for water sports and draws many tourists to the area. The Ouachita River Park is currently under construction along the banks of the river and will offer walking trails with historical markers, scenic overlooks, a kayak rodeo course, spectator areas, camping and picnic areas. Nearby Lake DeGray offers a wilderness experience combined with the amenities of full-service resorts. Luxury houseboat rentals are available. At many locations, you can enjoy a round of golf after you've finished a morning fishing excursion.
Hot Spring County has a great deal to offer its residents and visitors alike. Favorite stops in the area include antique shops, unique restaurants, department stores, gift shops, the Boyle House Museum, Hot Spring County Library and the Community Center. Malvern will soon be home to one of the largest Boys and Girls Clubs’ Sports Complexes in the state.
For more information on Malvern visit:
www.malvernar.gov