The Mission and Vision of The Chamber

The community based mission program for the Malvern/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce is to be a catalyst to
define, develop, and sustain community excellence by identifying significant issues and recommending strategies and initiatives
necessary to enhance the quality of life and to expand economic vitality through mutual collaboration among citizens, business, industry and education.

Strategy I
Collaborate for educational excellence and lifelong learning opportunities.
Strategy II
Improve our key transportation assets.
Strategy III
Greatly enhance the amenity value of the county.
Strategy IV
Capitalize on our industrial economy.
Strategy V
Strive to achieve county-wide intergovernmental cooperation.
Strategy VI
Promote Malvern and Hot Spring County widely and aggressively.

What is the Chamber of Commerce?

The Malvern/ Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce is an organization made up of area businesses, organizations and individuals who seek to improve the economic well being and quality of life in our community. The purpose of the Chamber is to provide business leadership and community development opportunities, as well as promote the economic vitality of the Malvern/Hot Spring County area. Our members invest their time, talents and financial support to implement our action plan.

Other Objectives & Responsibilities

• Administrates the City of Malvern Revolving Loan Fund
  
• Encourages entrepreneurs to open businesses in Malvern
  
• Markets empty buildings 10,000 square feet or greater
  Pursues jobs for Hot Spring County through working with state and local government partners, Garland County and MLRA
  Governor appointed coordinator of county-wide strategic planning process: Arkansas Works
  

Recent Accomplishments

• Economic development partnering with Garland County, to help create jobs and help business retention and expansion
  
• Teamed with local industry and legislators to reduce utility tax for local manufacturing