Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Newsletter
July 2019
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2019 Back to School
Shop Local Campaign
to Launch August 1st!
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The Fort Smith Chamber is excited to promote its Back to School Shop Local awareness campaign starting on August 1st! There is still time if you would like us to include information about a discount to your shoppers during our campaign period, or you can donate a prize for our campaign giveaways.
The campaign will run from August 1st - August 15th.
Look for our promotional information starting this week on where you can enter to win one of our prize giveaways. Remember it is important to Shop Local big or small all year round!
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Shop Local: State Tax Holiday
Saturday, August 3rd -
Sunday, August 4th
Back to School Supplies!
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2019 First Friday Breakfast - August
Friday, August 2, 2019
Join us for breakfast buffet & coffee and learn more about:
Startup, Expansion, Recovery and Exit: SBA’s Role as Player, Coach and General Manager
“Where you stand depends on where you sit.” (Nelson Mandela)
- Plan, execute, learn, repeat
- Short term treatment and long term change
- Building a support network
7:30 - 9:00 AM
UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Center
Reynolds Room
Fees/Admission:
$18.00 per member
$20.00 non member
After the Breakfast Presentation- There will be a breakout session (First Friday Breakout Session-Meet the SBA) from 9:00-10:00 across the Hall from the Reynolds Room. This session will dive into more details from the Breakfast Session and also engage with businesses to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities to provide you with more practical, hands-on guidance.
This second session is free but limited seating.
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2019 Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Events
Each year the Chamber and our Education Committee host Teacher Appreciation Breakfast events to express our gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our area teachers.
These events offer our members the opportunity to also show their appreciation by sponsoring these two events.
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Location:
Public School Teacher Breakfast at the Fort Smith Convention Center
Teacher Breakfast for all other schools at the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce
Date/Time Information:
Thursday August 8
Friday August 9
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PaYS Program: Partnership for Youth Success
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The Army established the PaYS program as a means to share qualified individuals with employers. The Army carefully screens, selects,
trains and provides hands-on experience to individuals in many different skills. These
future employees are professionally trained and
experienced. Employers save training and human resource recruitment dollars by becoming a PaYS partner.
Current PaYS Partners include:
- ABF Freight
- Arkansas State Police
- Coke
- Cintas
- Dell
- Nestle
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Presented by:
U.S. Army Recruiting Fort Smith
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Location:
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Room
612 Garrison Avenue
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Fees/Admission:
No Charge - Must Register
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In an effort to engage more members in beneficial networking opportunities, the Chamber is hosting "The Fort Smith Chamber Breakfast Club!"
Each month we will host an informal networking event over coffee and continental breakfast. The goal of this event is to allow our members the opportunity to meet other members, promote their business, and grow their network. Be sure to
BRING your
business cards, brochures & any other information with you.
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Location:
Firstar Bank (New Location)
6200 Massard Rd.
Fort Smith
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday August 20, 2019
8:00 am - 9:00am
Fees/Admission:
Free for Chamber members
$5 for Guest (cash, check, or credit card accepted at the door)
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Lunch and Learn: Women and Investing
Hosted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Libby Meyer.
Presentation given by Karen Ibay, Vice President, Client Advisor for JP Morgan
Come to this Lunch and Learn opportunity to gain knowledge on this important topic for Women looking to grow their personal and business wealth. This is a free seminar with lunch provided by Libby Meyer with Edward Jones.
Location:
Fort Smith Chamber
Board Room
612 Garrison Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Fees:
Free Event (Limited Spacing Available)
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Congratulations to our Class of 2020 Selected Participants!
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Thank you to our Leadership Fort Smith Orientation Sponsor
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Thank you to our Leadership Fort Smith Opening Retreat Sponsor!
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
Air Evac (Air Med Care)
Dipstx Mobile Oil Change
Gusano's Pizzeria
Hideaway Pizza
Kindred Barn
Milestone Learning Academy
Outback Steakhouse
Premier Pediatrics
Riley Farm Dental
Springdale Chamber of Commerce
Twin River Foods Inc.
Victory in Print
Wildwood Chapel & Estate
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Scheduled
Ribbon Cuttings
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Dipstx Mobile Oil Change
(Held at Firstar Bank - GreenPointe)
Thursday, August 1, 2019
10:00 AM
Gusano's Pizzeria
Thursday, August 1, 2019
4:00 PM
Lincoln Child Care Center
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
10:00 AM
Premier Pediatrics
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
12:00 PM
Riley Farm Dental
Wednesday, August 7, 209
12:30 PM
McDonald's Restaurant
(Grand Re-Opening Kelley Hwy)
Friday, August 9, 2019
11:00 AM
Harvest Time Academy
Friday, August 9, 2019
2:30 PM
Direct Auto & Life Insurance
(Grand Avenue)
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
10:00 AM
Mercy Surgery Clinic
Thursday, August 22, 2019
1:00 PM
Heart of Hospice
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
10:00 AM
Please checkout our website listing of events for additional information and any additions to our planned Ribbon Cuttings:
EVENT LISTINGS
Do you have a news item or event you would like us to share in September?
and let us know!
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News & Events from our Chamber Members
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Click on the community flyers for more information about each event.
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We would like to congratulate our Chamber Ambassador of the Month for the month of June,
Tearney Miller
with
Centennial Bank
. Tearney Miller is a commercial lender at Centennial Bank. She serves as a financial resource and provides individualized service to business owners. Tearney has been in the industry for eleven years and studied business at the University Of Arkansas— Sam Walton College of Business. As a river valley native, she has a passion for helping others and serving her community.
Centennial Bank is a customer focused bank that provides a broad range of commercial and retail banking and related financial services to businesses, investors, individuals and municipalities. Centennial Bank has locations in Arkansas, Florida, South Alabama, and New York. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, convenience to our account holders and taking care of the communities in which we operate. Centennial Bank has been regarded as the Best Bank in America by Forbes for the 2nd year in a row.
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You can visit Tearney and her team at 4625 Old Greenwood Road in Fort Smith. You may also reach her in the office at 479-494-3351, via cell phone at 918-649-7703, or via email tmiller@my100bank.com.
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Sneak Preview for September 2019
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Healthcare Appreciation Reception
Quality healthcare is a key factor in economic development. Each year, the Chamber and our Healthcare Council, comprised of healthcare professionals that represent our region, express our gratitude to current physicians and thank new physicians for choosing to practice and serve here in the Fort Smith area. During this reception, the annual "Physican of the Year Award" is presented to a doctor who has made a significant contribution and impact to the community. The Healthcare Reception offers our sponsors the opportunity to meet and give back to our area physicians.
Sponsorships Available for the Event!
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