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THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
CHAMBER:
The Chamber of Commerce is a
private, non-profit association of businesses and citizens that come
together to advance the financial, industrial, and civic interests of
Horseshoe Bend. As a result, the Chamber strives to support projects
that lead to a stronger economy and an improved quality of life.
An annual membership
investment finances programs that are designed to meet the goals set by
the Chamber membership. The Chamber is governed by the Board of
Directors, who set policy on behalf of the full membership. The Chamber
staff works with an energetic crew of volunteers to achieve its goals.
Business leaders who become involved with the Chamber can help actively
promote programs that will support the needs of the community. The
Chamber is a proactive organization that gets results and meets
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| BENEFITS OF CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in our
Chamber carries with it a number of significant benefits that help
make business successful in an increasingly competitive
marketplace. The Chamber staff responds to hundreds of inquiries
about the Horseshoe Bend area, including local requests for
recommendations for goods and services. The Chamber refers these
requests only to Chamber Members. Members also have an opportunity
to place their business brochures at the Chamber, which serves
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| INFORMATION CENTER
The
Chamber invites you to visit our office on Hwy 289 in the lower
level of Diamond B Mall Horseshoe Bend. Here you will find a
wealth of information about Horseshoe Bend and the surrounding
area. Call the Chamber at (870) 670-5433 or email us using our
contact page
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Arkansas Community
of Excellence (ACE)
The ACE program helps a
participating community assess it's own strengths and
weaknesses, analyze alternatives, and develop a plan for a
positive change in the economic environment of the community.
For more information on the ACE program contact James Elbert
jelbert@mtnhome.com.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF
THE HORSESHOE BEND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Horseshoe
Bend Chamber of Commerce held its first organizational meeting
at the Clubhouse on July 14, 1969. The discussion was led by
M.C. Dunblazier, then of Mockingbird Studios, with 12 businesses
represented. A discussion was held as to whether to form a
business men's association, but it was decided to form a Chamber
of Commerce instead. On July 17, 1969 an election of officers
was held. Officers were elected and the by-laws were approved
on July 29, 1969.
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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
To
apply for membership in the Horseshoe Bend Area Chamber of
Commerce click here
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The cost for membership is $50.00 per year for a business and
$25.00 per year for an individual, $25.00 per year for a
non-profit organization, $30.00 per year for a couple.
Membership is open to all those persons interested in advancing
the commercial, industrial, civic and general interest of the
community of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas and it's trade area.
Current as of
Sept 28, 2007. Elections are held in October. Installation
of new officers in Nov and the new officers assume positions Jan
2008 |
| 2007
CHAMBER OFFICERS |
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| President |
Paul Sulser |
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670-5877 |
| Vice President |
Dorothy Batley |
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670-5685 |
| Secretary |
Susie Herron |
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670-5131 |
| Treasurer |
Bonnie Zoccola |
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670-4764 |
| Office Manager |
Susan Prichett |
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| Volunteer
Co-coordinator |
Nancy Houdek |
Pat Steinberg |
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| Historian |
Pat Steinberg |
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| E-Mail
Coordinator |
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| Web Site Updates |
Betty Brooks |
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| Web Master |
Betty Brooks |
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brbrooks99@yahoo.com |
| OFFICE
VOLUNTEERS 2007 |
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| Pat Arndt* |
Carol Heiska* sub |
Karen Reedstrom* sub |
| Dorothy Batley* |
Nancy Houdek* |
Maggie Roberts |
| Marge Burge* |
GlenHurrell * |
Beverly Schillinger |
| Harold Cummins* |
Pat Johnson* |
Jean Schick* sub |
| Betty Curtis* |
Sally Lynch sub |
Pat Steinberg* |
| Vicki Deno* |
Marlene Malone* |
Helen Valenta* |
| Marguerite
Drummond* |
Gladys Mueller* |
Sharon VanZandt* |
| Valerie Hall* |
Barbara Price* |
Nicki West* sub |
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Beverly Young* |
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