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Proposed By-Laws Revision
Cotter Area
Chamber of Commerce
2nd and Combs
870-321-1243
With the most scenic site on the White River, three miles of river frontage for
fantastic fishing and a historic downtown
being renovated, Cotter is a wonderful place to vacation, shop or live.
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Cotter was built upon the strength of character of strong willed people who built the railroad through here almost a hundred years ago. This colorful history helped preserve the integrity of the community through good times and bad.
Early railroaders and their descendants still live in Cotter and help form the foundation for recovery even today. |
Businesses Members
Membership Application
Chamber Bylaws
The Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce is a diverse mix of individuals from
river guides to retailers, restaurants
to relocation, committed to the betterment of Cotter and her people.
Cotter is poised for a major step forward. The members of the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce
are actively promoting small businesses, artists and artisans,
tourism-related businesses, medical, professional
and other service providers,
and light industrial companies, such as the newly built Contractor's
Truss Systems, who wish to locate in Cotter.
 Our members
are interested in the revitalization of our historic downtown area and the
rehabilitation of the buildings there. In
addition, we help promote fishing events through the year. Cotter has
been officially designated by the Arkansas Legislature as
Trout
Capital USA, and, as possibly the
best fishing spot in the Ozarks,
truly deserves the title. The Great Cotter Trout
Festival
Each year the Cotter Chamber hosts the
"The Great Cotter Trout Festival" at Big Spring Park which celebrates world
class trout fishing and safe boating in the Cotter area. Major
sponsors have included the North Arkansas Fly Fishers, Mid-South Fly
Fishers, Rod and Reel Fishing Club, and the Arkansas Game and Fish
Commission. Great food, entertainment and arts and crafts exhibits
round out an outstanding family attraction. The next "Great
Cotter Trout Festival" is scheduled for April 18-19, 2008.
 Other Chamber Programs
Other Chamber initiatives include the annual scholarship program with
Cotter Schools, City Wide Yard Sales, Hat's Off award for property
improvement, and Easter Egg Hunt in Big Spring Park.
The winner of the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce 2006 annual
Scholarship Award of $500 is Samantha Nelson who is enrolled at ASU in
Jonesboro, AR. Congratulations, Samantha!
New Businesses
Some members are in the process of rejuvenating their
business buildings and homes. Additionally, we believe that there is a prime area for development outside the historic area along the US Highway 62/412 corridor.
Members of the Cotter Area Chamber of Commerce offer complete
vacation accommodations that are available
year round. Cotter is blessed with the same natural splendor that
captivated early settlers to this region one hundred years ago.
Of course, our largest assets are the White River and the beauty of the surrounding area. Anglers come from all over the world
at all times of year to test the rainbow and brown trout, while
non-fishing visitors walk the nature
trails (one upriver, one downriver) or watch the kids swimming in the Big Spring. Always at the back of our minds is our
historic designation of "Trout Capital, USA."
 Chamber meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at
8:00 a.m. at the White Sands Restaurant for breakfast. If you're
interested in helping Cotter freshen up a little, please join us there. For further information, write chamber@cotterarkansas.com
or call 870-435-4455.
Officers for 2008 are Mo Mosley,
President; John Carr,
Vice President; Debbie Gamble,
Secretary; and Jolene
McWilliams, Treasurer. We have an excellent board and good
thing are planned for this year.
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