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Article: A plan for progress: Pine Bluff's partners in progress sponsors city improvement campaign, enlists community support. (Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce; Jefferson County Industrial Foundation)
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- Arkansas Business
- Article date:
- April 20, 1992
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In the spring of 1988, the Jefferson County Industrial Foundation and the Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce joined forces to sponsor a community and economic development campaign.
They called it Partners in Progress. It's been an instant success, motivating more than 300 businesses and organizations to contribute $1.5 million for the enhancement of the city.
The original goal had been set at $1 million.
Four years after it was launched, it's apparent that Partners in Progress is more than just a catch phrase.
The campaign has contributed to downtown improvements, the marketing of the area and target industry research.
One of the ...