Elkins to Launch First Chamber

We are excited to share that a local, grassroots group called the Elkins Business Alliance has been working to form the first Elkins Arkansas Chamber of Commerce (EACC). We’ve been announcing their monthly meetings for several months, and we are … Read More

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Growing Area Farmers Markets

April and May are filled with many spring-time activities, including the emergence of farmers’ markets in the area! Here are the four that we know of in our coverage area; most have already started, and one starts this month!    … Read More

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Community Briefs April 2026

Section: ECN News Newsletter Update You will likely notice some changes to our newsletter, starting this month! We have updated our print version due to a change in the program we use to create the newsletter. We are also switching … Read More

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Community Briefs March 2026

Bank of 1889 hires trust officer Bank of 1889 is pleased to announce the promotion of Tyler Squires to Vice President / Trust Officer. Squires brings a strong academic background and nearly a decade of legal experience to his leadership … Read More

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Elkins-Area Business Network meeting Jan. 26

The Elkins-Area Business Network is kicking off its 2023 networking season with a meeting at 6pm, Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Reliable Bookkeeping and Tax Prep (2684 Hollybrooke Dr.). These quarterly meetings are designed for business owners and professionals to … Read More

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Library seeking input on classes

We are partnering with the Elkins Public Library to plan community classes, especially for local businesses. There have been lots of suggestions, but we need help determining what topics are of greatest interest. It would be incredibly helpful if you … Read More

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First National Bank of North Arkansas rebrands

First National Bank of North Arkansas has announced they will be transitioning from a National Charter to a State Charter after regulatory approval from the Arkansas State Bank Department, and changing their name to Bank of 1889. Bill Hudspeth, CEO … Read More

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Getting Staff On Board for Social Media Marketing

Sometimes, employees are reluctant to help market your small business or aren’t sure why their participation matters. However, your employees are the face and voice of your business many times a day, and thus, their participation and enthusiasm are vital … Read More

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Mayfield Mercantile Offers Spring Craft Show May 21

Mayfield Mercantile, a locally owned and operated boutique business, is hosting its first spring craft show from 8am to 4pm, Saturday, May 21, at 20815 Pug Gayer Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (off Highway 45 near Goshen). The company offered a … Read More

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