Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation

10/07/2026

We are proud to join our regional partners in celebrating the Southwest Arkansas' achievement of an 'AA' Bioeconomy Development Opportunity BDO Zone rating for woody Biomass. See the story below!

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ISSUED BDO ZONE ‘AA’ RATING FOR WOODY BIOMASS – ‘AA’ Rating Positions Southwest Arkansas as a Premier Site for Biobased Investment – October 6, 2026 – Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of a...

10/01/2026

Reminder doors open at 6! See you soon!!

10/01/2026

🦌🔥 **THE SILENT AUCTION IS LOADED!** 🔥🦌

It’s EVENT DAY, and our **40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction** is bringing more than just a great meal and a great celebration! 🎉

Our **Silent Auction is packed with incredible items, experiences, gift certificates, and goodies** donated by some amazing businesses and supporters throughout our community. ❤️

There’s a little something for everyone — so make sure you take a walk through the auction, check out the items, and **get those bids in!** 👀

Every bid helps support the mission of the **Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation** and our continued efforts to invest in the growth and future of our community.

🦌 **40 Years. One Community. A Whole Lot to Celebrate!**

We’ll see you tonight! Let the bidding begin! 🎉🍾

10/01/2026

🦌🎉 IT’S EVENT DAY! 🎉🦌

The day we’ve been looking forward to is finally here! Tonight we celebrate 40 years of the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation at our 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction!

We are incredibly grateful for EVERY sponsor, partner, volunteer, board member, and supporter who helped make this special night possible. ❤️

A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Hope Water & Light, and to ALL of our incredible sponsors who have invested in this celebration and in the future of Hempstead County!

🎟️ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Tonight is about celebrating 40 years of progress, partnerships, community, and memories — and looking forward to all that’s still ahead.

🦌 40 YEARS. ONE COMMUNITY. A WHOLE LOT TO CELEBRATE!

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! Let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂🎉

10/01/2026

🦌 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR — Hope Water & Light🦌

We are incredibly proud to recognize Hope Water & Light as our Elk Sponsor and Presenting Sponsor of the HCEDC 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction! 🎉

Your incredible support and commitment to the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation means so much to us. Your investment helps us continue our mission of supporting business growth, creating opportunities, strengthening our community, and building a brighter future for Hempstead County.

We are especially grateful for local partners like Hope Water & Light who continue to believe in our community and invest in its future. ❤️

🦌 40 Years. One Community. A Whole Lot to Celebrate!

🎟️ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Thank you, Hope Water & Light, for helping make this milestone celebration possible and for being such an important part of the HCEDC story!

We are grateful for your partnership, your investment, and your commitment to Hempstead County! 🎉❤️

09/30/2026

🐿️ A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR GRAY SQUIRREL SPONSORS! 🐿️

We are excited to recognize and celebrate our Gray Squirrel Sponsors for the HCEDC 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction! 🎉

Your support plays an important part in helping the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation continue its mission of investing in business, growth, opportunity, and the future of our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and organizations who continue to show up, give back, and invest in Hempstead County! ❤️

🎟️ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

🐿️ 40 Years. One Community. A whole lot to celebrate!

Thank you for being part of this special celebration and for helping us make our 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction one to remember! 🎉

09/29/2026

🦆 A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR MALLARD DUCK SPONSORS! 🦆

We are excited to recognize and celebrate our Mallard Duck Sponsors for the HCEDC 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction! 🎉

Your generous support means so much to us! Thank you for believing in the mission of the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation and for helping us continue to invest in the future, growth, and prosperity of our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the businesses and organizations who continue to show up, give back, and invest in Hempstead County. ❤️

🎟️ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

🦆 40 Years. One Community. A whole lot to celebrate!

Thank you for helping us make this 40th anniversary celebration one to remember! 🎉

09/23/2026

🦃 A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR WILD TURKEY SPONSORS! 🦃

We are excited to recognize our Wild Turkey Sponsors for the HCEDC 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction! 🎉

Your support means so much to us! Thank you for believing in the mission of Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation and for helping us continue to invest in the future, growth, and prosperity of our community.

We are incredibly grateful for businesses and organizations like you who continue to show up, give back, and invest in Hempstead County! ❤️

🎟️ Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? There’s still time! Get yours here:
https://edc.hopeusa.com/events-calendar/page/1128/40th-anniversary-wild-game-supper/

🦃 40 Years. One Community. A whole lot to celebrate!

Thank you for helping us make this celebration one to remember! 🥂

09/22/2026

🦌 A BIG SHOUTOUT TO OUR FIRST SET OF WILD GAME SPONSORS! 🦌

We are so excited to recognize our first Whitetail Deer Sponsors for the HCEDC 40th Anniversary Wild Game Dinner & Auction!

👏 Hempstead County
👏 New Millennium

Thank you both for your incredible commitment to Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation and for continuing to reinvest in the growth and future of our community. We are truly grateful for your support! ❤️

This event is going to be one you DON’T want to miss! 🎉

🎟️ Haven’t purchased your tickets yet? Grab yours here:
https://edc.hopeusa.com/events-calendar/page/1128/40th-anniversary-wild-game-supper/

🦌 Good food. Great company. A great cause.
Come celebrate 40 years of HCEDC with us!

09/15/2026

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