Welcome

The Camden Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the community development organization that represents most of Ouachita County and the western part of Calhoun County in Arkansas. The Chamber recognizes the unique potential that our area possesses for growth in tourism, industry and business, and works with local firms and organizations to help capitalize on these abundant opportunities.

Take some time and browse this book. The information will make you familiar with the richness of our area. If you have any questions concerning tourism or relocation to the area and you can’t find the answer here, feel free to call or e-mail us for more information.


This Community Profile and Membership Directory contains a wealth of information on our area, but no book can compare to experiencing the Camden area for yourself.

So, whether you are interested in visiting our festivals or historic sites in the area or are looking for a place to start your business, come on down. We have a place for you!

Mission Statement

The Camden Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to assisting its members by planning, coordinating and conducting activities that promote a growing economy, thereby, fostering expansion of business and industry, enhancing quality of life and providing a positive community image.

Beth Osteen
Camden Area Chamber of Commerce

Business & Industry

The Camden area is steadily working on drawing in new industry to ensure continued growth for the community. The Chamber, City and County Government, the Ouachita Partnership for Economic Development, and other organizations and individuals are dedicating time and energy into this project. With a skilled workforce and available facilities, Camden is the ideal place for industrial prospects wanting to locate in a growing, progressive area.

For instance, Highland Industrial Park in East Camden is a privately owned industrial park whose tenants employ over 4,000 people and include hi-tech Department of Defense and Fortune 500 companies such as Aerojet, Lockheed Martin, Arquest, General Dynamics, Esterline, Spectra Technologies, Arquest, Armtec, National Technical System, Day & Zimmerman and Raytheon to name a few. Parts of the Patriot Missile, as well as the GMLRS (Guided Multiple-Launch-Rocket System), key elements in Operation Desert Storm, were manufactured in Highland Industrial Park. After visiting our area, you’ll see why such reputable companies have made Camden their home.