Danell Hetrick (BACC Director of Grant Writing and Communications), Governor Asa Hutchinson, and Crystal Johnson (BACC President/CEO)
March 6, 2015 (Batesville, AR)—The third annual White River Regional Economic Development Coalition (WRREDC) Legislative
Reception was held as planned despite the ice and snow that fell on Wednesday, Mar. 4. The event was held at the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock Stephens Center and was open to sponsors, legislators, executive officials, state departments and
commissions, and the public. The WRREDC Legislative Reception was held at the Stephens Center this year to collaborate with the
annual Hoops for Kids’ Sake House vs Senate charity basketball game.
“We were certainly concerned about the weather’s cooperation. Ultimately, we had a great event. We had the opportunity to
discuss issues with lawmakers from across the state and Governor Hutchinson. We thank all of our sponsors for putting on yet
another great reception. Having the reception in the same building as the Hoops for Kids’ Sake House vs Senate game was an event
changer for us. We plan to coordinate with the Hoops for Kids’ Sake organizers again next year,” said Danell Hetrick, director of grant
writing and communications for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The WRREDC Legislative Reception is sponsored by counties, municipalities, and organizations within the White River Planning and
Development District. This year’s sponsors included White River Planning and Development District, Ozark Mountain Poultry, City of
Batesville, City of Clinton A & P Commission, Entergy Arkansas, First Community Bank, Newport Economic Development, White River
Health System, FNBC, Augusta Chamber of Commerce, and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
