The idea for creating the Technology Center for the Delta came from a 2001 partnership between the Cross County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and the University of Arkansas . CCEDC purchased a 42,000 sq. ft. building formerly occupied by a "big box" retailer. Students enrolled in a University of Arkansas Interior Design course in commercial space planning proposed alternative uses for the space as part of a class project. This became the first project in UA's Students Engaged in Economic Development - SEED - program.

CCEDC selected the best ideas from the student plans, arranged for funding from various sources, secured future tenants, and contracted for extensive remodeling of what is now called the Bill Thomas Building (named after the late Bill Thomas who led in the initiative to create and build the Technology Center ). The building opened in August, 2006 at a cost of approximately $2 million. Its first major event was hosting the 1st Annual Meeting of the Crossroads Coalition.

For more about SEED click here.

F or more about the Technology for the Delta SEED project click here.

The Technology Center is home to the following tenants:

Crossroads Coalition Headquarters

East Arkansas Community College

Workforce Investment Board

Cross County Chamber of Commerce

In addition, the Technology Center host a number of community organizations, a restaurant, and a meeting facility capable of hosting approximately 400 people for a meal.

Location: The Technology Center for the Delta is located in Wynne, AR approximately one mile south of the intersection of US 64 and AR 1 on the east side of the road.

For the location of the Technology Center for the Delta within the Crossroad Coalition click here.(pdf)

Map: For directions, click here

Mailing Address:
Technology Center for the Delta
1790 North Falls Blvd.
Wynne , AR 72396

Insofar as is possible and appropriate, the Technology Center for the Delta provides the physical facilities and basic administrative support and infrastructure required for operation of the Crossroads Coalition and serves as its official headquarters address. Examples of support and infrastructure include provision of meeting space, office space, and clerical and administrative support for the Executive Director, CRC Board of Directors, administrative components of the CRC Development Groups, Crossroads Coalition Foundation and the Foundation Board of Directors, and other partners as appropriate.