Mission Statement

The purpose of the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and advance the commercial, industrial, civic, tourism and historical interest of the cities of Ash FlatCherokee VillageHardyHighland and the surrounding Sharp County area.

Our primary goals are to strengthen our local economy, to promote the community, provide networking opportunities, represent the interest of business with government, and develop community leaders.

Neither our mission, nor any of these goals can be met unless we partner with you to make our region’s future brighter. Please consider becoming a member of the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce. You won’t be able to measure all the benefits you will experience, but here’s a list of opportunities members have to partner with the Chamber:

  • Formal recognition as a member of the SRACC throughout the year
  • Membership identification for display in your business
  • Referrals by the Chamber
  • Listing on the Chamber of Commerce website and in our membership guide
  • Marketing and social networking opportunities throughout the year including Business After Hours, Lunch with the Chamber and more
  • Promotion of your business’s events and specials
  • Opportunities to sponsor local events throughout the year
  • Included on Chamber email blast to stay updated on local happenings
  • Ribbon cuttings for grand openings and re-openings
  • Educational and consulting opportunities courtesy of the Chamber for members only
  • Member-to-Member Discount Program: and and receive discounts with other Chamber members

Board of Directors

First Community Bank logo with family silhouette

President: Frank Holzhauer
First Community Bank
870-856-4212
[email protected]

SCO logo with tractor illustration.

1st Vice President: Hazelle Whited
Sharp County Outdoors
870-751-2122
[email protected]

Smiling man with glasses and floral shirt
Ozark Classic Crafts Mall logo with stick figure.

2nd Vice President: Marc Herring
Ozark Classic Craft Mall
870-856-2892
[email protected]

Woman smiling outdoors in turquoise blazer.
Ozark Gateway Realty logo on red background.

Treasurer: Laura Sackett Clute
Ozark Gateway Realty (OGW LLC)
870-994-8000
[email protected]

Smiling woman with long blonde hair.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate logo

Secretary: Jessy Friend
Coldwell Banker Ozark Real Estate
870-756-3206
[email protected]

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HT logo with ink and quill

Past President: Lauren Siebert
Hallmark Times
870-373-1233
[email protected]

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Progressive Eye Center logo with colorful eye design.

Debra Ball
Progressive Eye Center
870-257-2100 Ext. 2
[email protected]

Hardy Arkansas logo with Spring River theme.

Ethan Barnes
City of Hardy, Mayor
870-856-3811
[email protected]

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Patricia Clary & Associates logo design

Dr. Patricia Clary
Patricia Clary & Associates
870-847-6776
[email protected]

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Evolve Bank and Trust logo

Joey Cooper
Evolve Bank & Trust
870-856-1078
[email protected]

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White River Health logo

Amy Finster
White River Health
870-262-1000

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Ozarka College logo with pillar emblem

James Spurlock
Ozarka College
870-994-7273
[email protected]

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FNBC Community Bankers logo

Clint Wiles
FNBC
870-994-2311
[email protected]

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Kari Hollis
SRACC/Executive Director
870-856-3210
[email protected]