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CHAMBER INFORMATION
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of
Commerce fulfulls three main functions which affect every business
in the county. The Chamber offers services which benefit the entire
business and industrial community. Join with us and help us serve
Hope and Hempstead County even better.
Promoting Local Business
The Chamber of Commerce
maintains a policy of advocating our local businesses first. At
every opportunity, the Chamber promotes our local retail community
and explains the benefits of tax revenues, jobs created and the
overall economic benefits for the entire community which are the
result of local citizens shopping Hope and Hempstead County first.
It is important to remember that a dollar spent locally turns over
several times in the community but a dollar spent in Texarkana is
gone forever.
Hope Watermelon Festival
The annual Hope
Watermelon Festival is held the second week in August. It is good
for the town as it brings tens of thousands of visitors to Hempstead
County. Many of our hospitality businesses experience their best
time of the year during the festival. In turn, these people have
money to spend on other local goods and services following the
festival. The festival also gives Hope and Hempstead County untold
thousands of dollars worth of free publicity. All of these benefits
come from a festival where those attending can still walk through
the gates for free.
Information Clearinghouse
The Hope-Hempstead
County Chamber of Commerce answers a large volume of written and
telephone inquiries about businesses, industry, tourism and general
community information. At times when we don't have an answer, we
will refer the inquiry to the proper place. It is our intent to
refer inquiries about types of businesses to every company providing
those goods or services, however, we tend to know more and have more
information on file about businesses which belong to the Chamber of
Commerce.
If you have any questions please
don't hesitate to contact the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of
Commerce.
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In Writing: |
Hope-Hempstead
County Chamber of Commerce
P.O.
Box 250
200 E. Division
Hope, AR 71801
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By Phone: |
(870) 777-3640 |
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By Fax: |
(870) 722-6154 |
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By E-mail: |
hopeark@arkansas.net |
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Staff
Director - Mark Keith
Staff - Novalene Slatton
Volunteers
2007 Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Officers
President
Gary Aaron,
Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home
1st Vice President
Steve Lance, Lance & Associates
2nd Vice President
Becky Williams, Ivan Smith Furniture
Treasurer
Bitsy Carter, Hope Floral
2007
Board of Directors
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TERMS ENDING IN 2007 |
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TERRY BEEBE |
WESTERN SIZZLIN/DOS
LOCO GRINGOS |
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RUSTY BURKE |
DIAMOND STATE BANK |
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LARRY GARLINGTON |
FARM BUREAU |
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WENDY JONES |
FULTON GRASS |
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TERMS ENDING IN 2008 |
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BUTCH ELLERBEE |
TYSON |
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BRAD PRINCE |
FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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STEVE MONTGOMERY |
MC DONALD'S |
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KIM HOLLIS |
BANCORPSOUTH |
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TERMS ENDING IN 2009 |
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FRANKIE CONWAY |
SUPER 1 FOODS. |
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DR. CHARLES WELCH |
UACCH |
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MELONY CUMBIE |
HISTORIC WASHINGTON |
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ALAN MARTIN |
MARTIN'S |
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JIMMY LEOPARD |
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APPOINTED POSITIONS |
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DORA PHILYAW |
MIGRANT
CENTER |
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EX-OFFICIO OFFICIALS |
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GREG WOLF |
BANCORPSOUTH |
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MAYOR DENNIS RAMSEY |
SUMMIT BANK |
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BUBBA POWERS |
STATE REPRESENTATIVE |
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WALLACE MARTIN |
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY
JUDGE |
Hope-Hempstead County
Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
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Membership Type
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Annual
Dues |
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Individual
Membership |
$50.00 |
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Owner Operated
Business |
$58.00 |
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Small Business
(1 to 5 employees) |
$105.00 |
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Medium Business
(6 to 19 employees) |
$157.50 |
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Large Business
(20 or more employees) |
$262.50 |
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Small Industry
(up to 24 employees) |
$262.50 |
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Medium Industry
$367.50 (24 to 49 employees) |
$367.50 |
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Large Industry
(50 or more employees) |
$577.50 |
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Bank & Financial
Institution |
$577.50 |
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New Car Dealer |
$183.75 |
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Motel/Hotel |
$157.50 |
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Wholesaler |
$157.50 |
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Civic Clubs |
$50.00 |
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Real Estate (0-1
staff)
2 - 3 staff
4 - 5 staff |
$105.00
$143.75
$182.50 |
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Attorney (1)
2 located in same office
3 located in same office |
$110.00
$192.00
$244.50 |
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Doctor (1)
2 located in same office
3 located in same office |
$105.00
$183.75
$236.25 |
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Accountant (1)
2 located in same office
3 located in same office |
$110.00
$192.00
$244.50 |
If you agree with our
mission and believe our organization to be worthwhile, we hope you
will join us at the
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce. Call us today at
870-777-3640.
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