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

SRACC COMMITTEES

Business Expo, Chair Marc Herring

Human Resources, Chair Kari Hollis

New Member Recruitment Committee, Chair Lauren Siebert

New Member Recruitment/ Non Profit Organizations, Chair Debra Ball/Susan Jett

Nomination Committee, Chair Clint Wiles

Publicity Committee, Chair Lauren Siebert

Scholarship Committee, Co-Chairs Kasey Carter & Joey Cooper

Shop Local Campaign, Co-Chairs Ethan Barnes & Kasey Carter

Strategic Planning Committee, Chair Kari Hollis

If you are interested in working on any of our committee groups, please contact us!

    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]

    Smiling person with glasses, long hair
    HT logo with ink and quill

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

    Smiling woman with red glasses in optician's office.
    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]

    Smiling person with glasses and short hair.
    Patricia Clary & Associates logo design

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

    Smiling man in suit and tie portrait
    Evolve Bank and Trust logo

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

    Smiling woman wearing glasses and a blazer.
    White River Health logo

    Amy Finster
    White River Health
    870-262-1000

    Man in suit with green plant background
    Ozarka College logo with pillar emblem

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

    Smiling man in suit and collared shirt
    FNBC Community Bankers logo

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

    Four multicolored hands forming a square pattern.

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