Chamber of Commerce

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is a member driven organization that works with businesses and community groups to create new opportunities in Newport and Jackson County. Our goal is to promote area business, develop new community leadership, encourage retail activity and nurture the continued growth of the community. If you spend time working with us on community projects, you’ll see why we think we have the best job in town!

Want to start a business in Newport, Arkansas? Check out our new Newport Business Starter Kit!

Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory

Chamber members support our community through membership dues that allow us to offer valuable programs and services locally. We encourage you to support Chamber member businesses as a “Thank You” for their commitment to civic responsibility. All Chamber member businesses are included in this directory and are searchable by name or by business category. Jackson County businesses are a great asset in helping make life better in our community.

Membership Directory

The Message from the Director

Julie Allen

Executive Director

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce invites you explore Newport and Jackson County! Our community has wonderful opportunities for tourism, shopping, entertainment and so much more. Find out why we are one of the few communities our size that has two eighteen-hole golf courses, a state park and museum, two annual festivals and a host of community cultural activities for families. Stay a while and you’ll find that living and doing business in Jackson County combines the best of small town living and convenience. Located just 90 miles from both Memphis and Little Rock, big city life is close enough to enjoy, but far enough away that it doesn’t impact the enjoyment of living in a small town. Whether you visit Newport for a day or a lifetime, we know you are bound to enjoy your stay!

Mission Statement

Chamber Mission

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the City of Newport and Jackson County, Arkansas by cultivating community involvement, encouraging business alliances, nurturing the growth and development of new and existing businesses, and creating educational opportunities for community youth.

Programs & Services

The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce offers services For Your Business including ribbon cuttings and publicity, referrals, Internet presence, Business Expo and the Shop Til You Drop retail merchants’ holiday shopping spree. Programs For Your Community include the New Vision Newport leadership program, Jackson County Council on Tourism, business recognition awards, state representation, Arkansas Scholars program and a scholarship program for high school seniors. And For Your Quality of Life, we host annual events including the Kids Festival, Depot Days Festival, Christmas Parade and beautification projects.

Find out more about upcoming concerts, festivals, attractions and events in Newport and Jackson County by subscribing to our FREE weekly “upcoming events” emails with the form below:

Weekly Upcoming Events Email Subscription

Chamber of Commerce Membership

The The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership driven organization with a variety of investment levels to fit any size company or organization. Membership includes extra publicity, referrals, technical support and members-only incentives to help you cultivate valuable prospects, resources and partnerships. Your annual investment will help the Chamber fulfill our mission to improve the local business climate, strengthen the economy, enrich the quality of life and create educational opportunities for area youth. Complete the application to receive a membership packet or call (870) 523-3618 for more information.

Membership Application

Small Business Administration Consulting

The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center was established in 1983 to provide professional assistance to start-up and existing businesses in Northeast and North-Central Arkansas.

Located in the College of Business, the ASU SBTDC provides training to small business owners and entrepreneurs on a variety of topics from start-up requirements to tax issues, marketing, loan assistance, and Internet as well as E-Commerce opportunities. Additionally, the ASU SBTDC provides research and industry information to help small businesses obtain the necessary information to develop strong business and marketing plans. Finally, the ASU SBTDC provides a variety of free confidential one-on-one business consulting.

We are part of the US Small Business Administration and the College of Business. This unit coordinates the economic development outreach services of the university and provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to serving the businesses, governments, and citizens of the Arkansas Delta.

The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center has a satellite office open in the Newport Business Resource Center open on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.

Please visit their website for more information. http://www.astate.edu/a/sbtdc/

Arkansas APEX Accelerator

Helping Businesses Find and Compete for Government Contracts

The Arkansas APEX is part of a nationwide network of APEX Accelerators working to help small businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.

The Arkansas APEX Accelerator's mission is to assist Arkansas small businesses to succeed in obtaining government contracts. These contracts stimulate the growth of Arkansas' economy. For over 25 years Arkansas APEX has assisted Arkansas businesses.

The Arkansas APEX has opened a northeast Arkansas office in the Newport Economic Development Commission Building, 209 Hazel Street, Newport, AR 72112 with office hours from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Please visit their website for more information. http://www.uaex.uada.edu/apex

Contact Us

Chamber of Commerce

201 Hazel Street

Newport, AR 72112

Phone: (870) 523-3618