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Weekly e-news
June 13, 2014
Upcoming Meetings

 

Mon Jun 16th

CL&W Commission 12pm @CL&W bldg

 

Bootlegger Rally 4:30pm @Chamber

 

Peach Festival 5pm @Chamber

 

Clarksville School Board 6pm @HS Library

 

JC Roundup Club 7pm @Lamar City Hall

 

Tues Jun 17th

Lions Club 12pm @UofO

 

JC Rep Women 2pm @Chamber

 

Thur Jun 19th

Rotary Club 12pm @UofO

 

Clksv Parks & Rec 6pm @MVC

 

JC Car & Truck Club 7pm @Hwy 109 Restaurant

 

Fri Jun 20th

Kiwanis Club 12pm @UofO

Weekly Quote

Customer service is just a day in, day out ongoing, never ending, unremitting, persevering, compassionate, type of activity.

 

- Leon Gorman, CEO L.L.Bean

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The Chamber is excited to announce it's 3rd Annual Bootlegger Rally! This year's motorcycle rally will be held June 27-29 at the Johnson County Fair Grounds. Bring your whole family and enjoy Bike Parade, Bike & Car Show, Poker Run, Video Arcade, 50/50, Vendors, Great Food, Helicopter Rides, Mechanical Bull, and Live Entertainment - featuring DownDay, Katie Sunshine, Messenger 7 & more! To learn more about this yearly event, check out the Bootlegger Rally website and like them on Facebook!

Weekly Poll Results

We asked and you responded. Results from this week's poll question "Last week the U.S. released 5 Taliban soldiers in exchange for the release of American soldier Bowe Bergdahl who had been held captive for 5 years. Was this the right thing for the U.S. to do?"

 

No
64.5%
Not sure
22%
Yes
13.5%
Farmers Market Now Open Saturdays

The Johnson County Community Farmers Market is now open Saturdays from 8am to 12pm downtown Clarksville on the square. Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, crafts and much more! For more information or to become a vendor, call the Chamber or check out the Community Farmers Market on Facebook

Ground Breaking Scheduled

Please join us for a Ground Breaking Ceremony Tuesday, June 24th at 10am for the new Johnson County Health & Rehab nursing home. This brand new facility will be located just past Johnson Regional Medical Center on East Poplar Street. We hope to see you there! 

Business After Hours

Please join us for our next Business After Hours on Thursday, June 26th from 5-6:30pm. This month's BAH is being hosted by Jack T. Patterson II Law FirmNetwork with other Chamber members in a social atmosphere while enjoying light refreshments and door prizes. This is a great opportunity for you to make those important business connections. Patterson Law Firm is located at 102 S Fulton St in downtown Clarksville. We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Artist Showcases Artwork at the Chamber 

Local Artist and President of Art Waves-Clarksville Area Art Guild; Lynn Brooks, is featuring some of her artwork in the conference room at the Chamber for the next couple of months. Stop by any time during regular business hours and take a look. To learn more about Art Waves, like them on Facebook or give Lynn a call at 754-7454.

3rd Annual Firecracker Dance

Community Service Inc. will have their annual Firecracker Dance fundraiser on Saturday, June 28th, 8pm at the Knights of Columbus. Enjoy live music featuring On the Verge, food and drinks. For tickets or for more information call Community Service at 754-7296.  

ATU Announces Engineering Camp for Junior High Students

The Arkansas Tech University College of Applied Sciences will host an engineering camp this summer for students entering eighth or ninth grade. The camp will last from 8am-3:30pm daily from July 7-11 at Corley Hall, on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville. Click here to learn more.

ASBTDC Successes

The sky's the limit! Let Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center help your business achieve its full potential. Check out this YouTube video and give them a call today!