Locally Owned Guide - July 2016

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Do SouthÂŽ is excited to bring you our Locally-Owned Special Advertising Guide!

In the following pages, you'll meet the people who own and operate businesses where you live. The shopkeepers and professionals might go to church with you, or have kids on the same Little League teams as yours, or live in the same neighborhood.

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As we put this section together, we asked each of them to tell us about how long they've been in business here, and what they love about being part of our community.

Since you'll be hearing from them, we thought you might also like to hear our story.

Do SouthÂŽ LOVES Local!

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Do South® started in 2010, at a time

are loyal to us to help us thrive. So, we get

when the country was reeling from

how important it is to support local businesses.

the Great Recession. Not a great

Statistics show that if every family in the United

time to start a new business, by

States spent $10 a month at locally-owned,

anybody's standards. But we

independent businesses, more than $9 billion*

knew that Fort Smith, Arkansas,

would be directly returned to local economies.

needed a magazine like ours, one that's filled with uplifting

We think about that when we spend our money,

stories of hope and wonder.

whether we're eating out, sending flowers to

And we believed advertisers and

someone we love, or picking up the perfect

readers would support it.

bottle of wine. We want to thank everyone who's reading this, supporting the work we

In the years since, we've told hundreds

do. And so, we ask you to learn more about

of stories. We get cards and letters and

the businesses in this very special section, and

emails from readers thanking us, telling us

then go out and shop locally! Please support

that we've made their lives better. And we've

small businesses — our friends and neighbors

had advertisers call us, time and time again, to

who work hard every day to serve you!

say how well their ads are working for them. We couldn’t be more grateful!

source: IndependentWeStand.org. Based on Civic Economics Andersonville Study of Retail Economics: When you spend $100 at an independent business,

we get to see how great our hometown is, and

$68 returns to the local economy versus $43 when

how kind and creative and good the people

spent with a national chain. Based on U.S. Census

who live here are. That's the touchy-feely part

projection of 115 million households.

of our story. But we also know that as a locallyowned business, we have to have sponsors who

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That's what we love about Do South®. Every day,

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Alert Alarm Systems, Inc.

Allison Sales Flooring

AlertAlarmSys.com

allisonsalesonline.com

Owners - Pat Nolte & Steve Nolte

Owner - Vincent Allison

Locally Owned Since 1976

Locally Owned Since 1925

We love that we know our customers, and they know us,

The best part about being a locally-owned business is being

due to super low employee turnover and awesome customer

able to see our work throughout town and being able to give

retention. It’s common for a customer to call our local

back locally as well.

monitoring station to tell us about an upcoming trip (so we’ll know what to do if an alarm signal is received), and then call back afterward to share what they did/saw on the trip.

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Atchley Air

The Barn by Two Brothers & L Designs

479.689.4161

thebarnbytwobrothers.com / LDesignsbyLisa.com

Owners - Michael & Jennifer Atchley

Owner -Lisa Neumeier Bobel Hearn

Locally Owned Since 1958

Locally Owned Since 2015 / 2008

I love knowing that I can make a difference in the River Valley,

Having been brought up at a local family business (Neumeier

where I've spent nearly all of my life, by providing great jobs

Nursery & Florist), I learned quickly about hard work! A locally-

to nearly fifty local citizens. I always prefer to invest locally,

owned business is able to connect with customers giving them

knowing that as I support the local economy, I'm a part of the

a custom, creative product and full service. L Designs studio is

continued growth and improvement of my hometown.

located next to The Barn By Two Brothers event venue and is ready to help you create a one-of-a-kind event!

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Bruce Terri Drive in & Catering Vein Clinics of Arkansas and Basinger Aesthetics

479.452.8171

Veinclinicsofarkansas.com / basingeraesthetics.com

Owners - Chuck, Terri, Chip, and Kyrk Peacock

Owner - Norma Basinger, MD

Locally Owned 1961

Locally Owned Since 2011 Our patients appreciate that we are a locally-owned independent practice that provides advanced specialty care.

We are owned, led, and staffed entirely by women.

Being a family restaurant, we feel our employees don't just work for us, they're family, and our customers aren't just customers, they're friends. Being locally owned, we feel our customers know they'll get great service every time they come and will be treated like family. We thank God that He has helped us to be able to serve many, many people over the last fifty-five years and look forward to serving many more.

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Center for Hearing, Ltd.

ClueMasters Escape Room

centerforhearing.net

Cluemasters.com

Owner - Kelley Linton, AuD

Owners - Chad Summerhill, Devin Kuhl, Shane

Locally Owned 1998

Jennings, Jeremy May

Locally Owned Since 2015

I have control over important decisions that directly affect my

We are proud and excited to be a part of the new energy

employees and our patients. For our patients, it allows us to choose only cutting-edge technology in the hearing industry based on the person's specific needs, not based on a national sales average. For my employees, it allows us to sit together, pray together and resolve problems with collaborative input where everyone feels valued.

around downtown Fort Smith. We love providing a unique and exciting form of entertainment that encourages families to be a part of downtown as well as a venue that corporations can use for team building within their organizations.

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To me, local ownership of a private practice clinic ensures that

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ARKA

LAND THAT WE LOVE There are

47,800

farms in the state.

The average size of an Arkansas farm is

282 acres.

Agriculture accounts for

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1 out of every 6 jobs in the state and approximately 25% of Arkansas' economy.

Arkansas has

18.9 million acres of forest.

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NSAS, LAND OF PLENTY We're in the top 25 states in the production of these farm products:

Grain Sorghum Grapes Honey Oats Peaches Pecans

source Farm Bureau, Arkansas

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Baitfish Beef Cows Blueberries Broilers Catfish Chicken Eggs Corn Cotton Cottonseed

Pigs Rice Softwood Lumber Soybeans Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Turf Grass Turkeys Watermelons Wheat

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D&D Floor Covering

Expressions Flowers

DDFloorCovering.com / DDWindowCovering.com Owners - Donnie & Wendy Dean

Locally Owned Since 1996 We love being a locally-owned business because it gives us the ability to accommodate our customers' needs without corporate rules or restrictions. We can customize clients' desires according to their specific wants. We treat our customers as new-found friends rather than a number, and we want them

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to get exactly what they expect in service and quality.

479.783.3210 Owners - Robert & David Robertson

Locally Owned Since 1993 We love to be a part of your family's celebrations of life, love and being there for your loved ones’ last wishes. We consider our staff part of our family, and our customers are some of our best friends. We love what we do and haven't worked a day since we opened!

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Great American Cookies Friddle Dentistry

greatamericancookies.com

thefriddlesmile.com

Owners - Mark, Shelly, Elaine

Owners - Dr. Cody and Dr. Carl R. Friddle

and Leroy Van Herpen

Locally Owned Since 1976

Locally Owned Since 2002

We love this town and the people in it. People know that they

The best part about being a locally-owned company are our

can trust that we'll be there for them and their dental needs!

customers. We truly love sharing the fun of cookies! We appreciate our customers trusting us to make their celebrations sweet with our fresh baked cookies, brownies, and cookie cakes.

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H3 Home + Décor 479.434.4920 Owners - Charlie Hambuchen, Richie Hambuchen, David Hambuchen

Locally Owned Since 1931

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As owners, we love being involved in our business every day.

Hanger Management 479.522.0512 Owner - Natalie Hedrick

Locally Owned Since 2013

We are in our stores to oversee every aspect of our business

I was born and raised here, and I absolutely love this

– from service, to sale, to delivery. We love that those we

community. I have always believed in giving back and

serve are not only our customers but our friends, people we

supporting our neighbors, and now I am part of that. I believe

see outside the store, whether it’s shopping, dining out, at

in growing this community and building positive relationships

church or socially.

that will last a lifetime!

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TOP 10 REASONS TO BE LOYAL TO LOCAL It Strengthens Local Economy Keeps Jobs Local Invests in Our Community Let's You Buy What You Need, Not the Hype Puts Your Taxes to Good Use Encourages Local Prosperity Promotes Local Products Raises Hometown Pride Helps Social Connections Boosts Entrepreneurship

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Johnson Dermatology

Dr. James E. Kelly III, Western Arkansas Plastic,

johnsondermatology.com

Hand and Reconstructive Surgery Center

Owners - Dr. Brad and Dr. Sandy Johnson

jameskelly3md.com

Locally Owned Since 2006

Owner - James E. Kelly III, M.D.

I think our mission statement that we have lived by for the past ten years says it best: Johnson Dermatology strives to deliver efficient, quality, compassionate, comprehensive, patient-

As an independently-owned surgical practice, I am afforded

centered skin care. We endeavor to provide a team oriented,

the ability to provide the highest quality of care to my clients,

productive work environment. We strive to be a responsible

while at the same time servicing all area hospitals and insurance

corporate citizen and contributing member of the community

panels. Thus, patients are not limited in their choice of care.

through education and service.

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Locally Owned Since 1999

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Locally-owned, independent businesses are...

Operated by your neighbors and friends. They live in your community and care about the community's well-being.

Among the first in the community to lend a helping hand.

Small businesses donate about twice as much per employee to charitable organizations as large businesses.*

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Making your community unique, charming, and inviting.

Smaller shops often carry items you won't find in chain stores. Sometimes that's because the profit margin isn’t high enough for the big guys to stock.

Helping the environment because their products often require less packaging and don’t travel as far.

Source: IndependentWeStand.org and *Small Business Administration

Luther Stem Pools & Spas

M&M Farms

lutherstem.com

479.474.4505

Owners - Luther N. Stem III, Wendell W. Stem,

Owners - Tom & Sue Moore

Luther N. Stem IV (Nathan)

Locally Owned Since 1962 We’re proud to say we're the oldest swimming pool company in the state of Arkansas, known for building quality, custom, concrete and in-ground pools. We focus on quality, service and

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m&m FARMS

Locally Owned Since 2010 We are farm to table, which gives our locally-owned operation a personal interaction with our customers. We are always excited when they ask about our Certified Grassfed Farm and how to prepare our very healthy meat.

products made in the USA!

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Kendall Roberts, DDS / New Health Dental newhealthdental.com

The Paint Store of Arkansas, Inc.

Owners - Kendall & Krista Roberts

479.474.4505

Locally Owned 1987

Owners - Tom and Sue Moore

I love the fact that we’ve become a regional dental practice and are able to serve our friends and neighbors throughout the River Valley and beyond. I have numerous patients that have been with me since I started my dental career, and they feel like family. Being locally owned means we stay in touch with our patients’ needs while appreciating our historic past and embracing our bright future!

Locally Owned Since 1988 Our twenty-eight years of experience puts us at the top of the list when it comes to service, and expert advice. The locally owned hat we wear enables us to make special and customized purchases for our customers. You just can't get that at the big box/company stores.

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FINE STATIONERY•GIFTS•INVITATIONS

Paperwerk

Riverpointe Wine & Spirits

479.648.0558

riverpointewineandspirits.com

Owner - Kaci Singer

Owners - Doug and Kim Pinkerton

Locally Owned Since 2014

Locally Owned Since 2015

Where we shop, where we eat and where we have fun—all of it makes our community home; but, without the support from our community, our businesses wouldn't thrive. It's the community that backs us, the people who keep walking through our doors. They keep the passion alive.

Being locally owned and operated allows us to have more of a personal relationship with our customers and community.

Providing them with the products and services they expect and deserve, helps us to achieve our ultimate goal, which is customer satisfaction.

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Southwest Resources Group, Inc. (The Reserve Apartments) southwestresources.com

Neumeier’s Rib Room & Beer Garden

Owner - Jim Meadows

ribroom.com

Locally Owned Since 1984

Owner - William (Bill) Neumeier, Jr.

It’s very rewarding to be involved with a company that’s been

Locally Owned Since 1988

in business in Fort Smith for over thirty years. We have an awesome group of employees who are dedicated to managing

I love giving the locals, and our visitors, a taste of Fort Smith,

and maintaining our properties in Fort Smith, Greenwood, Van

especially with the "unique" way we serve our award-winning

Buren, Russellville, Arkadelphia, Beebe, and Searcy. Providing

dry ribs! And it’s really cool being a part of our downtown’s

housing for residents, whether it’s for short-term or long-term,

landscape, and a small part of its rich history!

is also rewarding.

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89% of consumers agree that independent businesses contribute positively to local economies.

Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average, 50% more in home values than their citywide markets.

$

Spending $100 at an independent business = $68 in local economic activity, versus only $48 from a big box retailer.

3X

Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors. Independent restaurants return more than two times as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains.

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Small businesses accounted for 65% of all net new jobs over the past 17 years.

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Local, independent makers are much more likely to recycle materials.

Local business generates 70% more local economic activity per sq. ft. than big box retail.

Small businesses employ 77 million Americans.

If every family in the U.S. spent an extra $10 a month at a locally-owned, independent business instead of a national chain, over $9.3 billion would be directly returned to our economy.

From independentwestand.org. Sources: Small Business Administration; Intuit Small Business Innovation Study; American Express OPEN Independent Retail Index; Civic Economics/American Booksellers Assoc., U.S. Dept. of Labor, statisticbrain. com, itrcweb.com, census.gov.

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Money spent at a local business generates 3.5X more wealth for the local economy compared to money spent at a chain-owned business.

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The Sound Room Sodie’s Wine & Spirits

thesoundroomfs.com

479.783.8013

Owners - James E. Kelly III, MD, Pamela G. Kelly,

Owners - Scott & Deborah Clark

Johnny D. Fisher

Locally Owned Since 2012

Locally Owned Since 2016

Having a locally-owned business affords us the opportunity

Locally-owned businesses recognize the importance of Fort

to reciprocate with those that have done business with

Smith's economic infrastructure, as well as the vitality of our

our other local family ventures for many years. A sense of

city. We will bring additional life to the downtown district,

community where one might drive that extra mile to buy

provide guests with pleasant experiences, generate tax revenue

locally is what creates a vibrant community by keeping tax

for our city, and promote job growth internally, thus growing

dollars here in Fort Smith.

the city overall.

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T. Glasco Designs

Udouj Orthodontics

tglascodesigns.com

479.782.3021

Owners - Chris & Terri Glasco

Owners - Dr. Henry Udouj Jr.

Locally Owned Since 1995

and Dr. Henry Udouj III

The best decision we ever made, for our business and our graciously supported us through our retail store and design business for the past twenty years. We are thankful for our customers and love every design challenge we have ever been given and hope to continue to do so for many years to come.

We love our hometown and have four generations of the Udouj family rooted in Fort Smith! Our patients love that we have often treated their parents and even their grandparents, so we've established trusting relationships. As a locallyowned business, we are deeply involved in the success of our community and strive to offer our time, treasure and talents to see that "Life IS worth living in Fort Smith, Arkansas!"

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family, was to move to Fort Smith. The people in this area have

Locally Owned Since 1972

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Ward Brothers Roofing, LLC 479.806.9148 Owners - Chris Ward, Josh Ward

Locally Owned Since 2014 We love being a locally-owned business because we get to see

The Woodsman Company 479.452.3559 Owners - Bryan and Lydia Dobbins

Locally Owned Since 1985

the impact we have on our community. Whether it's through

Over the last thirty-one years, we have been blessed with the

volunteer work or strengthening our network from sales, we

opportunity to build relationships with our customers and their

have a direct impact in Fort Smith by keeping our money local

families. It has been a privilege to share in all the experiences

as well as doing our best to support other local businesses.

and adventures that so many of our customers have had. We

We have grown a reputation of being a dependable and

look forward to continuing to serve the Fort Smith region.

trustworthy roofing company, and we are so blessed!

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