2 | Winter 2023
Table of Contents
3 ... Shop ‘ til you drop ! 11th Annual Harrison Holiday Marketplace
4 ... Children ’ s Charity Ministry : Making Christmas merry for area children
6 ... The Ozark Humane Society : Angel Trees for furry friends
8 ... Psych Bike : “ Everybody Rides ”
9 ... B ’ Boutique & Things : One-of-a-kind gifts
10 ... Boone County Imagination Library : Giving preschoolers a good start 11 ... Top Drawer Furniture : Paying it forward
12 ... Commerce Mall : A home for small business
14 ... Three Wishes for Ruby ’ s Residents : Granting wishes in Harrison & beyond
Letter from the President
Hello friends … It ’ s the most wonderful time of the year and we are happy to bring you another issue of Destination Ozarks . The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for everything we have to be thankful for , and there ’ s no better place to celebrate than right here in the Harrison region .
This issue is dedicated to showcasing our community as your 2023 destination for holiday shopping , and we are extremely grateful for the support of our incredible advertisers and their support for our community . Your commitment to this magazine and our Chamber of Commerce does not go unnoticed and we thank you for that ! We encourage our readers to explore the products and services offered by these businesses , which not only support our local economy but also foster the spirit of entrepreneurship that is such an important part of our past and present . When thinking about your holiday shopping lists - consider our friends and neighbors whose livelihood ( and that of their employees ) depends on the support of people like you . Research has shown that for every $ 100 spent locally , $ 68 of that money is cycled back into our economy in the form of payroll , business materials , taxes … As opposed to only $ 43 spent at non-local businesses . Your shopping decisions are not just transactions ; they are the lifeblood of our community . So , as you flip through the pages of this magazine and learn more about the businesses , services , and products available in our community , we encourage you to consider them and our other local establishments when shopping for your holiday needs .
An ancient Greek saying that has found me recently and reminds us of the power of personal responsibility : “ If your doorstep is clean , then your city will be clean .” What would be the impact if each one of us decided to source all of our holiday purchases locally ?
Thank you and stay blessed .
Wilson Marseilles , President / CEO Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce
President / CEO Wilson Marseilles
Consultant Robert E . “ Bob ” Largent
Contact Information Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce 870-741-2659 wmarseilles @ harrison-chamber . com www . harrison-chamber . com
Presented in partnership by
President Brent A . Powers Advertising Operations Manager Sandy Robinson Business Development Manager Don Jones Creative Services Manager Brian Huntley Content Marketing Manager Karen Rice Sales Gordon Weathers
Destination Ozarks is a publication of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce & Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . This is not a product of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newsroom . Concepts and technology © 2023 Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette .
The reproduction by any means of this publication without express permission is prohibited . Destination Ozarks is published as an advertising feature and is distributed to Chamber investors , area businesses and the subscribers of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette .
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Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce