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Harrison, AR, March 2, 2021. Small businesses in Boone County will receive a boost in the form of increased promotion thanks to a $12,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to the Harrison Chamber Foundation.

The Harrison Chamber Foundation’s mission is to support, foster, protect and advance the economic and business development mission of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce. The funds are to be used for technological upgrades to help promote local small businesses and their economic growth.

“Small businesses play such a vital role here in Boone County and throughout the country,” said Scott Tennyson, community bank president for Arvest in Harrison. “We certainly understand that and are so pleased to present this donation on behalf of the Arvest Foundation. We also appreciate the work the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce does to support these businesses and know the grant will provide a boost to those efforts.”

He added, “This donation is just one of many we have made throughout North Central Arkansas and we trust reflects the Arvest Foundation’s ongoing commitment to our region.”

“We greatly appreciate the support of the Arvest Foundation,” said Bob Largent, president and CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The foundation’s commitment to improving economic growth and development is vital to our mission and these funds will be put to good use.”

About the Arvest Foundation 

The Arvest Foundation seeks to provide funding to grantees who are actively working to create positive change for others. Major areas of focus include: K-12 education, economic development, and enhancing the quality of lihroughout the Arvest footprint. For more information, go to www.arvestfoundation.org.



About the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Harrison (Arkansas) Regional Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier business organization influencing Harrison’s and the greater Boone County’s economic and business development through leadership, education and investor partnerships. The investor-driven Chamber also recognizes, values and promotes the outstanding quality of life locally that encourages people to live, work, invest and retire in the area. For more information, please visit www.harrison-chamber.com.



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Scott Tennyson (third from left), Arvest Community Bank President, presents a $12,000 Arvest Foundation grant to Mark Martin (far left), Harrison Chamber Foundation Chairman, and Melissa Collins (second from left), Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Chair. Bob Largent, Chamber President/CEO is on the right). Arvest staff stands behind the presentation.