Pocahontas is within an accessible commute of several quality institutions of higher education. Black River Technical College is located in town, Williams Baptist College is 13 miles away in Walnut Ridge, Crowley's Ridge College is in Paragould and Arkansas State University is only 42 miles away in Jonesboro.

The Randolph County Industrial Development Corporation and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are committed to a continuing evolution of diverse economies and a high quality of life.

If you are thinking about relocating to the Pocahontas area, you will be pleased to discover that local industry has plenty of incentives to offer to your potential business. In Pocahontas alone, there are over 2,000 acres of industrial sites and a 140-acre industrial park.