Scan the QR code above with your smartphone to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. Welcome to our newsletter. We have been busy here in Ozark- from events to staff additions to our new web page. Our address on the web is http://www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com . From here visitors can see what Ozark has to offer to them and for Members it gives them a place to update the online directory, pay invoices and enhance their business with the use of the Business Directory. Our latest Chamber event coming up is The Annual Independence Day Celebration and in conjunction, the 3 rd Annual Cardboard Boat Race. The festivities start at 5:30 at Gar Creek/East Side Park with the parade of Cardboard Boats leaving the parking of Bank of the Ozarks about 6:15. Boats launch at 7:30. The fireworks display that begins at dark will be one of the largest Ozark has ever seen. Also, we have added a new staff member to the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce. Melissa Doss was hired in April to assist the Director, Linda Millsap, with all of the work that goes on ‘behind the scenes’ and with the website. Melissa recently graduated from ATU-Ozark Campus with an Associate’s Degree and also a Bachelor’s Degree from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville in 2004. She lives in Coal Hill with her husband and kids. She is enjoying getting to know all of the Chamber Members and working on all the various Chamber projects.
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Scan the QR code above with your smartphone to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.
Welcome to our newsletter. We have been busy here in Ozark- from events to staff
additions to our new web page. Our address on the web is
http://www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com . From here visitors can see what Ozark has
to offer to them and for Members it gives them a place to update the online directory,
pay invoices and enhance their business with the use of the Business Directory.
Our latest Chamber event coming up is The Annual Independence Day Celebration and
in conjunction, the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Race. The festivities start at 5:30 at Gar
Creek/East Side Park with the parade of Cardboard Boats leaving the parking of Bank of
the Ozarks about 6:15. Boats launch at 7:30. The fireworks display that begins at dark
will be one of the largest Ozark has ever seen.
Also, we have added a new staff member to the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce.
Melissa Doss was hired in April to assist the Director, Linda Millsap, with all of the work
that goes on ‘behind the scenes’ and with the website. Melissa recently graduated from
ATU-Ozark Campus with an Associate’s Degree and also a Bachelor’s Degree from
Arkansas Tech University in Russellville in 2004. She lives in Coal Hill with her husband
and kids. She is enjoying getting to know all of the Chamber Members and working on
When cooking on the oven range, use pot lids to help food
cook faster. If heating water, use hot tap water instead of
cold and remember to use the kitchen exhaust fan when
cooking and turn it off after. When possible, use a
crockpot instead of simmering foods on the stove.
From Tony Wilson, PR for AVECC
From The GrapeVine
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, the Wiederkehr Family and Family of employees have been a vital part and icon of this community since 1880! If you ask most people from this area they have personally or a family member has worked for one of Wiederkehr’s Family of business.
Wiederkehr is one of the most diversified businesses in the State of Arkansas as well as the region, with two (2) restaurants, a liquor store, retail store and tasting room, a vineyard operation and the oldest winery in mid-America. This little slice of Heaven is unique and charmingly nestled atop St. Mary’s Mountain. Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas is surrounded by beautiful vineyards in a breathtaking setting. An experience you will not forget, nor find anywhere else in Arkansas!
The Weinkeller Restaurant is listed on the National Register of Historical Places as it is housed in the original family wine cellar from 1880 and is the perfect place for everyday or that special dining experience. Voted Most Romantic by the Arkansas Times on numerous occasions. Come and experience Wiederkehr!
The Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce held a special “Business
After Hours” reception last month to honor Arkansas Tech
University-Ozark Campus Chancellor Jo Alice Blondin.
Chamber President Linda Millsap said the event was held in
recognition of “her years of service above and beyond the call of duty
to the campus and our community.”
Blondin, who is moving to Springfield, Ohio, to serve as president of
Clark State Community College, has been with Arkansas Tech-Ozark
since 2004 and served as chancellor since 2006, serving previously as
chief academic officer and chief student officer.
During the event, which was held at Post Familie Vineyards visitor’s
center in Altus, Ozark Mayor Carol Sneath presented Blondin a key
to the city of Ozark.
“You’ve not only left your mark in this area, but also in our hearts,”
Sneath said while presenting the ceremonial key. “Use this
anytimeyou come back.”
The chamber presented Blondin with a basket of goodies from area
businesses “that wanted to show their appreciation for all the great
work Dr. Blondin has done for the business community,” Millsap
said.
Veronica Post, who serves as the state coordinator for Viticulture and
Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) housed at
Arkansas Tech-Ozark, presented Blondin with a special gift from all
of the Post family.
Millsap said, “The new expansion at Post Winery was an outstanding
venue for the event. A big thank you by all to Post Winery and the
staff for the first-rate complimentary food and wine.
“Our very best wishes to Dr. Blondin and Andy Fox in their new
endeavor!”
Important Dates
June 11: Pat McCreary’s retirement reception; June 13: Application deadline for summer aid; June 15: Application deadline for Ozark Campus scholarships; June 15: Application deadline for returning Franklin Co. Single Parent Scholarship recipients; June 17-21: Kids Campus – Lil’ Picassos (pre-K – 3rd grade); Big Picassos (5th-7th grade); June 30: FAFSA application deadline for fall (priority deadline-applications can be accepted after, but it is highly recommended to complete information by June 30); July 8: Summer II semester begins; July 8-12: Kids Campus – Wonderful World of Art (ages 6-14); July 15-19: Kids Campus – Kids Campus pre-K, July 15-17, 8 a.m. - noon 1st & 2nd grades, July 15-17, 1-4 p.m. 3rd - 5th grades, July 18-19, 8 a.m. – noon July 22-26: Kids Campus – Fit Me (pre-K 4th grade) Aug. 5-9: Kids Campus – Making Fairy Gardens (1st - 4th grades); The Art of Printmaking (3rd - 6th grades) Aug. 6: Application deadline for new Franklin Co. Single Parent Scholarship recipients; Aug. 28: Fall semester begins.
Welcome to the first Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. The city will be utilizing this newsletter to keep our residents, visitors and prospective residents informed on new economic developments; increase of tax revenue; use of your tax dollars; special projects that are underway or on the drawing board. A contract has been let to Steve Beam Construction on a drainage project in the Gibson Street area. Construction should begin in July. The cost on this project is just under $300,000 – provided by 80% federal funds and 20% matching city general revenue funds. Things that are happening – at 118 East College Street Joseph Marrone of Mulberry is clearing land and starting construction on four townhouses. Thanks Joey for your investment in Ozark. We have advertised for bids on overlay of some of our streets; will update you on affected streets when bids are opened and we see how far your tax dollars will take us. With the help of some of our land owners and our diligent street department we continue to improve the first impression our visitors have when entering our city at Exit 35 and 37 and along Highway 64. The county EMS and Sherriff’s department also continue to have folks charged with community service or jail sentencing remove trash on our highways and streets – thank you Anthony and Randy. Stay tuned for our next update and have a “Safe and Happy 4th of July”
Mayor Sneath
FYI: Effective Monday, Constitutional Amendment 91 will increase the sales tax in Arkansas by
one-half percent. The increase will put the state portion of the tax at 6.5%. After adding the
state and local levies, the sales tax rate in Ozark will increase from 8.5% to 9.0%. The 1.5%
reduced rate for food levied will not be affected by the increase. The state sales tax holiday for
back to school purchases will occur the weekend of August 3-4.
The
Mayor Carol Sneath signed a proclamation to kick the tourist season off in May with Taste
of The Ozarks and Byrd’s Adventure Center hosting a number of events. There was a
number of fishing tournaments and the 14th Annual Tractor Show as well as the Altus 35th
Annual Springtime Gala in early May.
Mulberry Mtn. hosted the 10th annual Wakarusa music festival and the 1st annual Thunder
on the Mountain. Wakarusa brought people in representing all 50 states plus Canada,
Russia, Uzbekistan, England, Australia, Ghana and Spain.
The 1st Annual Thunder on the Mountain had some beautiful weather and great
entertainment. We are proud of our own local musician Lance Carpenter for being a part of
this event! Thunder attendees were from Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Louisiana, Florida,