Commission Members
The mission of the Newport Economic development Commission is to facilitate an environment that will be conducive to economic growth and stability.
The commission will work to enhance, promote, and create increased opportunities for economic well being by developing and implementing strategies that
will improve quality of life, community aesthetics, and encourage new investment in Newport and Jackson County.
Commission Members:
Larry Williams, Chairman
Dean Sides, Vice-Chairman
Mike Turner, Secretary and Treasurer
Jim Gowen Sr.
Benjy Harris
Leroy Mansko, Jr.
Ted Nakanisi
Terry Scoggins
David J. Smith
Staff
Jon Chadwell, Executive Director
Email: director@newportaredc.org
Shirley Williams, Administrative Assistant
Email: assistant@newportaredc.org
For More Information:
Newport Economic Development Commission
201 Hazel Street
P.O. Box 766
Newport, AR 72112
Phone: 870-523-1009
Fax: 870-523-1055