About Community Publishers, Inc.
Community Publishers, Inc. is a newspaper and Internet publisher (Neighbor Newspapers), as well as a commercial printer (Nowata Printing) serving communities in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. CPI was incorporated in 1982 and shortly thereafter acquired its first newspaper, the
Benton County Daily Democrat, in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Today, CPI has three basic business divisions. First, CPI publishes newspapers including two dailies, four twice-weeklies, 17 weeklies, and one business to business newspaper. Second, CPI is involved in Internet publishing including three online directories and web sites for all the newspapers. Third, CPI has an outstanding commercial printing division with three printing plants. There are more than 300 employees in the company. The eight senior managers and officers own 100 percent of the stock. Further inquiries about the company may be directed to Steve Trolinger, President.
CPI believes in giving back to the communities it serves. Through programs like Newspapers in Education, United Way and many other civic and education programs, we strive to be a positive force in the lives of our customers, employees and neighbors.
The Misson of Community Publishers
The mission of CPI is to be the leading source of news and information in the communities we serve by adhering the following principles:
- We will apply the highest standards of quality and service in the sale, production and distribution of our publications and services.
- We will provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our team members to grow by treating each other with respect and dignity.
- We will contribute to the growth and prosperity of the quality of life in the communities where we do business.
- We understand that fair profits are essential to our long term success and that success will be rightfully shared with owners and team members.
