For more information:
Lou Ann Nisbett
President and CEO
510 Main Street
P.O. Box 5069
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
p: (870) 535-0110
f: (870) 535-1643
nisbett@pinebluffchamber.com
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Quality of Life
Climate
| CLIMATE |
Annual
Average |
Monthly
Average |
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| Annual Average Rainfall (inches) | 46 |
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| Annual Average Snowfall (inches) | 2 |
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Economy
Lots of exciting things are happening in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County that are benefiting the local economy. Beautiful new subdivisions are in development in Pine Bluff and White Hall. New restaurants such as Arby's, Chili's, and Burger King have opened near the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on Olive Street. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has recently built a brand new Economic Research and Development Center on Main Street in Pine Bluff. In September 2006 Pine Bluff was named as the home of the Arkansas Rivercatz, an ABA men's basketball team. We invite you to visit our community for yourself and experience the exciting things happening in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County.
CITY OF PINE BLUFF
SALES TAX RECIEPTS |
| YEAR | AMOUNT |
| 1993 | $5,934,720 |
| 1994 | $6,159,360 |
| 1995 | $6,408,484 |
| 1996 | $6,516,322 |
| 1997 | $6,599,635 |
| 1998 | $6,756,085 |
| 1999 | $6,668,254 |
| 2000 | $7,004,053 |
| 2001 | $6,998,841 |
| 2002 | $6,806,106 |
| 2003 | $6,765,341 |
| 2004 | $6,957,031 |
| 2005 | $7,187,273 |
| 2006 (YTD thru November 22) | $6,622,797 |
CITY OF PINE BLUFF
'HAMBURGER TAX' RECEIPTS
(3% Hotel/Motel & 2% Restaurant Sales Tax)
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| 1993 | $836,596 |
| 1994 | $920,116 |
| 1995 | $1,007,495 |
| 1996 | $1,088,694 |
| 1997 | $1,137,825 |
| 1998 | $1,165,777 |
| 1999 | $1,231,999 |
| 2000 | $1,304,499 |
| 2001 | $1,345,278 |
| 2002* | $1,345,935 |
| 2003 | $1,344,641 |
| 2004 | $1,383,000 |
| 2005 | $1,390,411 |
| 2006 (YTD through September) | $1,168,578 |
(*Beginning in 2002, an additional 1% Hotel/Motel Tax was added.)
CITY OF PINE BLUFF
BUILDING PERMITS / CONSTRUCTION VALUE
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| YEAR |
Single
Family
New |
Multi-
Family
New |
Duplex
New |
Commercial
New |
School/
Church
New |
Total
VALUE* |
Total
# of
Permits |
| 1997 |
63 |
1 |
8 |
25 |
5 |
$20,185,888 |
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| 1998 |
54 |
4 |
2 |
35 |
6 |
$28,879,357 |
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| 1999 |
55 |
0 |
15 |
46 |
5 |
$17,866,306 |
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| 2000 |
52 |
1 |
11 |
24 |
6 |
$23,061,444 |
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| 2001 |
75 |
2 |
1 |
41 |
3 |
$34,346,054 |
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| 2002 |
53 |
0 |
8 |
16 |
6 |
$18,408,885 |
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| 2003 |
49 |
5 |
3 |
11 |
1 |
$32,251,209 |
988 |
| 2004 |
28 |
3 |
2 |
23 |
2 |
$36,945,504 |
835 |
| 2005 |
54 |
2 |
1 |
19 |
4 |
$47,117,044 |
972 |
(*Value as reported by contractor; value totals include other categories, including remodeling, repairs and additions.)
Entertainment
| Public recreational facilities: |
| Community Theater | Regional Park |
| Ball Fields | Skating Rink |
| Bowling Alley | Swimming Pools |
| Golf Courses | Tennis Courts |
| Movie Theaters | Youth Center |
Others:
| Three country clubs; convention center with Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame; Arts & Science Center; Pine Bluff Symphony; Arkansas Rivercatz, Murals on Main; historical museum; band and railroad museums; state Nature Center; Japanese garden; hunting; fishing; boating
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Healthcare
| Regional Medical Center | 1 |
| Beds | 471 |
| Physicians | 130 |
| Dentists | 35 |
| Clinics | 29 |
| Nursing Facilities | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | 4 |
Other:
| Arkansas Cancer Institute; Area Agency on Aging of SE Ark.; SE Ark. Behavioral Health-care System; Select Specialties Hospital; South Central Center on Aging; ambulance services; hospice care; 911 service
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Associations
Active chapters of national and international civic organizations are a vital part of community life and include Kiwanis, Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary International, and Toastmasters.
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