Flippin is a town with more than 1,000 light industrial jobs. Its city infrastructure is adequate to support additional population and job growth in the same or other sectors. Its communications infrastructure will support the highest-tech needs. Telecommuting with comprehensive data transfer is practical for this area immediately. Located in Flippin, the county's regional airport has a current runway length of 4,120 feet, paved and lighted, with a VAS instrument landing system. Flippin has two industrial parks. Excellent health care facilities are located nearby, and an outstanding, growing public school system is accredited by the prestigious North Central Association.

Flippin families have a desire to educate, train, and employ their young people in desirable work in the area. Area two-year colleges offer good opportunities for job training and two-year degrees at Arkansas State University Mountain Home and North Arkansas College in Harrison.

Top Employers

The Flippin Chamber of Commerce lists these as the top businesses providing employment for Flippin residents:

Actronix 870-453-6758
Baxter Healthcare 870-424-5200
Flippin Public Schools 870-453-2270
Marion County Government
MAR/TRON 
NATCO 800-775-6682
Micro Plastics 870-453-2261
Ranger Boats 870-453-2222
Volt Industrial Plastics 870-453-8027
Wal-Mart 870-453-2211

Financial Institutions

Arvest Bank 870-453-5626
US Bank 870-453-2255
First National Bank & Trust Co. 870-453-3101
First Service Bank 870-453-7300
Twin Lakes Community Bank 870-453-8522

Area Manufacturers

Labor Force Statistics

Marion County's labor force statistics are compiled through the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Census State Data Center 501-569-8530. Labor statistics, commuting practices, income statistics, and a Flippin community profile are based upon 2000 census records.

Available Industrial Land

Flippin has two areas of industrial land inside the city limits, one called the East Industrial Park with about 20 acres and the other known as the West Industrial Park with more than 60 acres. 

There is land available which contains an option to be zoned either industrial or commercial. Contact Mayor Mary Jane Erwin for more information at (870) 453-8300.

Industrial Incentives

Industrial incentives are provided through the state of Arkansas and its Arkansas Department of Economic Development. Information about the overall Arkansas business climate is also available.

Doing Business in Flippin

Fees: 
$25 business license
.07¢ per sq. ft. for building permit (min. of $100.00)

Web Site Comments

South Shore was founded and is fully supported by NATCO, 
Northern Arkansas Telephone Company.