Mission: “The Spring River Innovation Hub provides a creative culture of innovation and entrepreneurship through an inclusive, collaborative network of diverse resources and opportunities that fosters sustainable small business and regional economic growth.”
The Spring River Innovation Hub Inc. is a small business incubator nestled in the base of the Ozark Mountains in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.  Founded in 2017, the 501(c)(3)​ non-profit organization received a Delta Regional Authority grant to transform a blighted property in the town's center into a vibrant co-working facility called The Hive and community education and networking venue named The Exchange.  As one of Arkansas's first rural innovation facilities and the smallest hub in the country, the Spring River iHub serves as a pioneer of rural development in the American South.
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OUR COMMUNITY

Your future on your terms.

From our state-of-the-art co-working space, to our specialized professional development opportunities, networking events, business counseling, mentorships and diverse community programming, the Spring River Innovation Hub has something for everyone.  Become a founding member today and find out what all the buzz is about.

While currently under renovation, look for the Spring River Innovation Hub launch in July 2018.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

Professional, co-working office environment

Access to business counseling, professional development and mentorship

Access to an Awesome Community of
Innovative Individuals

High Speed Internet

Conference and Video Call Capabilities

Member-only invites to networking events

Contact us for information

As Friends of the NRA Foundation we raise tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

History

The Seventeen-Year-Old Entrepreneur

Back in 1965, Fred DeLuca set out to fulfill his dream of becoming a medical doctor. Searching for a way to help pay for his education, a family friend suggested he open a submarine sandwich shop.

With a loan of $1,000, the friend—Dr. Peter Buck—offered to become Fred’s partner, and a business relationship was forged that would change the landscape of the fast food industry.

The first shop was opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in August, 1965. Then, they set a goal of having 32 stores opened in 10 years. Fred soon learned the basics of running a business, as well as the importance of serving a well-made, high quality product, providing excellent customer service, keeping operating costs low and finding great locations. These early lessons continue to serve as the foundation for successful SUBWAY restaurants around the world.

SUBWAY, the Franchise

By 1974, the duo owned and operated 16 submarine sandwich shops throughout Connecticut. Realizing they would not reach their 32 store goal in time, they began franchising, launching the SUBWAY® brand into a period of remarkable growth which continues to this day.

A Fresh Future

Today, the SUBWAY® brand is the world's largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 44,000 locations around the world. We’ve become the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meal options that the whole family can enjoy. From the beginning, Fred has had a clear vision for the future of the SUBWAY® brand. As we continue to grow, we are guided by his passion for delighting customers by serving fresh, delicious, sandwiches made-to-order right in front of you.

Hearing solutions that are customized to each patient's individual needs.
Our Practice
Our practice prides itself on taking care of each patient as if they were our own family member to receive the best possible hearing outcome. We focus on continually serving the hearing needs of the Mountain Home, Cherokee Village, Mountain View, Heber Springs, Clinton, Jonesboro, and Memphis communities with dedicated hearing care. In this process, our practice demonstrates disciplines and values to ensure fair and personalized hearing care for each patient.
Our Commitment
Our commitment to patient care was built around the mutual agreement of honor, integrity and trust with each patient. As a part of the nationwide Audibel network, we aim to provide the greatest hearing care experience possible by abiding to the following standards that define American hearing excellence:

Comprehensive Evaluation
We evaluate your hearing, communication needs and goals for your life.

Recommend Only What Needs Recommending
Because we evaluate all your hearing and communication needs, we will recommend a treatment plan that is unique to you and designed to meet your needs.

Clear Understanding of the Hearing Journey and Results
We make sure that you understand what steps will be taken on your journey to better hearing and what the realistic outcomes are for those steps.

Seeing and Hearing the Benefit
We will verify that the hearing instruments and accessories that go with them are working and provide the benefit that you need. This verification may be done through several clinically adopted tools such as Real Ear Measurement, Speech Mapping or Sound Field Verification.

Treatment is More Than Just an Office Visit
We work with you to create a long-term treatment plan, define follow-up appointments, perform regular ongoing evaluations, and any additional care that you may need to make sure you stay satisfied with your hearing in the years to come.

Warranty for One, Warranty for All
When you work with Audibel, you are working not only with your local hearing healthcare professionals, but also the national network that will honor the warranty and support and service guarantees on all Audibel products.

Commitment for a Lifetime
All Audibel products receive free cleanings and testing for their lifetime.

Our Involvement
We support the Starkey Hearing Foundation in sharing the gift of better hearing far beyond our office walls. We continually reach out to those in need of hearing care in the community, across the country and around the globe. Our community efforts, as well as on-going participation with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, ensure that every year thousands of less fortunate individuals get the hearing care they may need. We feel that hearing is an important gift which allows us to connect to each other along with the sounds we cherish. Below is more information on the efforts we help impact locally and globally.

As a partner with Audibel, we are proud supporters of the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Over the last decade, this organization has provided more than 100,000 hearing aids to those in need around the world and they continue to rapidly grow that number every month. The Starkey Hearing Foundation also actively supports the need for hearing care domestically through their hearing aid missions and their HearNow program. To learn more visit their website.