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Major employer to remain in Hot Springs, Metro Partnership says
Summary
The Hot Springs Metro Partnership reported that a major local employer, previously damaged by severe weather, will stay in Hot Springs and relocate into the US&R building inside city limits, preserving about 200 jobs and planning roughly 50 new positions in the short term.
Gary Trappman, CEO and president of the Hot Springs Metro Partnership and Chamber, told the Hot Springs Board of Directors that state and local efforts helped keep a major employer in the city.
"They are staying in Hot Springs," Trappman said, adding that the company will move into the US&R building inside city limits. He said the action "saved about 200 employees" and that the company planned to "add 50 more in the short term." (Gary Trappman)
Board members asked whether the firms that submitted proposals on the project would attend the board's March 18 meeting and whether full proposal packets would be available. Trappman and staff indicated that Scott Duis will summarize both proposals and that full materials would be provided so directors can review the packets before any formal action.
The Metro Partnership report noted continued outreach by the mayor's office, state partners and local staff; Trappman thanked Bill Burrows and other staff for coordinating meetings and follow-up with executives. The board did not take formal action on the item at the agenda meeting; staff said a fuller presentation will appear at the March 18 meeting.
Next steps: staff said Scott Duis will present a summary of the proposals at the March 18 meeting and that full proposal packets will be made available to the board ahead of that session.
