This was a great follow up to an already great comment. I almost posted this as a comment to the original post so I'll post it now in the event Pontifier reads this.
Strange as it may sound, I think the most efficient path if you did want to continue would be running for city government.
At least try to find a local attorney you can trust to represent your interests and who can help you navigate all the obstacles. The usual problems you find in any town and the ones local to Pine Bluff in particular.
I'd also try to find some way to get some state-level advocates who could help with development grants or special innovation zones or whatever they can do.
It really doesn't seem like he's interested in spending money on anything but assets. He needs to hire someone who can direct his energy in a productive direction and create some structure for at least one of his ideas.
Strange as it may sound, I think the most efficient path if you did want to continue would be running for city government.