Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter July 2020 For the latest information or updates on events check our website at www.fortsmithchamber.org

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Upcoming Events

Stuart Jackson of Wright Lindsey Jennings will discuss the key employment law issues facing businesses bringing employees back to work on a “normal” basis, including safety recommendations and standards from CDC/OSHA, the paid leave requirements of the April 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act, how to accommodate employee disabilities that are related to the at-risk/underlying conditions associated with COVID-19, whether employees can refuse to return to work in order to stay on unemployment, and other obligations under state and federal civil rights laws. Questions will be accepted prior to and during the session. This session will be conducted via video. Stuart will be taking questions during the session. If you have a specific question or issue that you want him to address, you may submit that to Tonya Sarlls prior to the event by emailing her at tsarlls@fortsmithchamber.com

Key Employment Law Issues in the COVID-19 World Date and Time: Tuesday Jul 14, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT Location: This session will be a video session. Link to session will be sent to the registrant via e-mail prior to the event. Fees/Admission: $50 per registrant Register to Attend

Must register to attend Maximum Capacity of 25 Attendees You must register before 12:00 pm on 07/20 to receive the Meeting ID Number Join us for Virtual Networking! The July Breakfast Club event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st. We will have an agenda for attendees to network in small groups and the full room. Due to this, we will have a limit of 25 attendees. For each registered attendee you will be emailed the Meeting ID and password. If you have not used Zoom Video Conferencing before or if you have any questions, please email our Event Coordinator. Ltrantham@fortsmithchamber.com We hope to "see" you there! Register to Attend

Blueprint to Building your Brand through Chamber Membership This will be an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of Chamber membership and how the tools that we offer can help you promote your business during these challenging times. Business Owners, Managers, Human Resources and Marketing Representatives are encouraged to attend. This will be held via Zoom.  You will learn: * How you can use your Chamber Membership to promote your business * The variety of events & networking opportunities available * Free Resources & tools to effectively communicate Recruitment resources Expanding your social media reach Events & Special Offers Promotions

Who Should Attend? *  Those that have recently joined the Chamber * Those that are thinking about joining the Chamber * Those that have had a change in Leadership, Marketing or HR * Those that want to learn more about how to promote their business Date and Time: Thursday Jul 23, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT Location: A link to the meeting will be sent to all of those registered prior to the event. Fees/Admission: No charge for Chamber Members Register to Attend

Special Offer - Don't Miss Out

DEADLINE TO PLACE AD IS TODAY, JUNE 30TH

Over the past 18 months, over 1,000 folders have been given to businesses and individuals. These folders contain information about our area for newcomers (both industrial and residential), our Community Profile Magazine with the membership directory and general chamber membership and event information.   It is time to replenish our folder supply with updated ads and information. For the purpose of advertising, we will continue to limit the number of participants per industry.

nside Folder Ad Spots 1/8 Page- $250 1/4 Page- $500 1/2 Page- $1,000 Full Page - $1,500 Premium Ad Spots Front Cover- $3,500  (new opportunity to have your logo prominently displayed on the front) Back Cover- $2,500 Inside Pocket- $2,500

Please note that  space is limited   .    Those that advertised in the last edition will be given the first chance to renew their placement.  All ads will run in the folder for a  MINIMUM of ONE YEAR.  Reservations for ad placements are due by  June 30th . Questions, contact Tonya Sarlls at  tsarlls@fortsmithchamber.com  or call our office at 479-783-3111. Click Here to Secure Your Ad!

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Education News & Events!

Don't Miss This Opportunity! Leadership Fort Smith Applications for the Class of 2021 are Open! Our motto "Learn. Connect. Lead." states our goal very simply -- to give participants learning opportunities, connect them to the community, and give them the tools to lead. We also use the phrase "back-stage pass" because our sessions give the class an amazing behind the scenes experience. It is both a professional development and community leadership program like no other! Apply Now!

Junior Leadership Academy Class of 2021

Member Spotlight!

Welcome to our Newest Members !  Nidec Motor Corporation Optimist Club of Fort Smith Orangetheory Fitness Fort Smith Planet Fitness Purple Poppy Boutique Sherry's She Shed  Do you have a community news item or event you would like us to share in our April newsletter? If so please Email us at dturner@fortsmtihchamber.com and let us know! Also members can add their events to our website that will also kick-over automatically to our Facebook and Twitter feeds. To find out how to use this member benefit email Dawn Turner at dturner@fortsmithchamber.com

Chamber Member Community Events Click the image above for a downloadable form. Click Here for more information on the United Way Classic All Pro Tour.

Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations to Katie Shewmaker with Arkansas Best Federal Credit Union on being named our May Ambassador of the month! Katie Shewmaker is the Development Coordinator at Arkansas Best Federal Credit Union. She loves being part of an organization that embodies the credit union motto of “people helping people”, and ABFCU is celebrating its’ 60th year of helping people keep achieve their financial goals! The credit union serves many select employer groups in our community, and offers all of the amenities and convenience of a much larger financial institution at the community level with particular care for its’ members. While open only to employees (and their families!) of these select employer groups, ABFCU is always looking to add additional employer groups who might benefit from an affiliation with an established credit union. Katie loves being part of the great things happening in the Fort Smith area, and is a proud Ambassador for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and Partner in Education with Carnall Elementary School. Katie Shewmaker Development Coordinator Arkansas Best Federal Credit Union 3501 Old Greenwood Road, Suite 1 Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 649-2060 (work) Fax: (479) 649-2070 kshewmaker@abfcu.org

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