Siloam Springs Community Guide 2024 | Page 12

A conversation with Arthur Hulbert ,

President & CEO Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce

Tell us about your first four
quality talentcollaboration
years as president and CEO of
with bringing back the “ Pool of
Siloam Springs Chamber of
Siloam ” Christmas displaysand
Commerce .
the continuing of events for
I am incredibly thankful for
connection in the community ,
the opportunity to have served
such as First Friday Coffees ,
the Siloam Springs community
CEO and HR round tables ,
for the last four years . I have met
ribbon cuttings , candidate
so many great people who care
forums , golf tournaments ,
about the community and who
honor graduate luncheons ,
have a persistent entrepreneurial
annual banquets , Holly
spirit .
Jolly Christmas Yard
In spite of COVID , the last
Decorating Contest and
four years have been an exciting
back-to-school breakfasts .
time of chamber membership
The Siloam Chamber has
growth and relevance through
also been focusing on
services offered to the business
improving our approach
community , nonprofits and
to serving the Hispanic
schools . During the last four
business community
years , we have been reminded
with an interpreter and website
that life is short and we should
materials in Spanish . None of this
not take things for granted . Two
would have been possible without
examples include the ability to
the many incredible volunteers ,
see someone ’ s smile without a
sponsors , ambassadors , chamber
mask and the ability to physically
and city board of directors , and
be with people we care about .
chamber staff team .
Four of the biggest
What ’ s on the horizon for
accomplishments over the last
Siloam Springs ?
four years include assisting
Siloam Springs has a very
businesses obtain needed grants
bright future with an influx of
and educationhelping form
new businesses , jobs and people
the Western Benton County
from around the country . More
Partnershiphosting very
people are learning that Siloam
successful Dogwood Festivalsand
is a great place to live , play , learn ,
opening the Siloam Springs
work and grow a business .
Maker Space , which provides a
What makes Siloam a great
space for creative people to access
place to grow a business ?
one of the largest 3D printers in
The city is located in the
Arkansas .
fastest growing county in
Other accomplishments
Arkansas , and the third busiest
from the last four years include
entryway into Arkansas along
the formation of a women and
Highway 412 . Siloam Springs has
minority scholarship fund that
a close proximity to municipal
provides resources to business
and international airports , great
people who might not otherwise
schools , a relatively low cost of
have accesshosting a large
living , a strong labor force , and
women ’ s conference in Siloam
a strong pro-business city and
Springs featuring Jennie Marrs of
state leadership . The community
“ Fixer to Fabulous ” collaboration
is a great place to live , and a great
with starting Fourth Friday
place to live is a great place to
events downtownthe hosting
grow a business .
of a successful job fair to
Why is Siloam a great place
help connect businesses with
to raise a family ?
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Siloam Springs is a safe , clean and friendly community with a beautiful downtown and outstanding educational opportunities for students of all ages . The community has a strong history of warm , positive ,

Arthur Hulbert

Christian values influenced by entities such as John Brown University , Dayspring , KLRC , and many quality places to worship . Siloam Springs is also home to many biking and hiking trails , as well as a kayak park on the Illinois River . These things help make Siloam Springs a fun place to live and play .
Why do you personally like living in Siloam Springs ?
I personally love living in Siloam Springs because our community has so much to offer from its safe environment , quality educational systems , warm Christian culture , abundant job opportunities , beautiful nature , and close proximity to all the amenities anyone could ever want . I am thankful Siloam Springs is the kind of place my children want to live and raise their families .
What are you most excited about going forward ?
I am excited about the many new people and businesses that will come to Siloam Springs associated with new $ 33 million , 30-acre , white water park that opened in late 2023 .
What ’ s one thing you ’ d like everyone to know about Siloam Springs ?
Siloam Springs is an “ Oasis of Opportunity ” for anyone looking for a brighter future .
Closing thoughts ? I want to thank the many wonderful volunteers , ambassadors , business leaders , board members , city and state leaders , law enforcement and military for making Siloam Springs an “ Oasis of Opportunity .”
Arthur Hulbert received a bachelor ’ s degree in health science and a master ’ s degree in physical therapy from the University of Central Arkansas , followed by a doctorate from Rocky Mountain University in Provo , Utah . He has taught for several universities , been a published author in a research journal , started and run several successful businesses , as well as helped lead a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ in 37 states and Puerto Rico . Arthur Hulbert specializes in networking and business start-up education . Arthur would love to get to know you so be sure to come by the Chamber .