Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Newsletter
April 2019
Moving forward into 2019 we will only produce a monthly Chamber newsletter instead of our weekly editions. We hope this makes our communication with members more efficient. For the latest information or updates on events check our website at
www.fortsmithchamber.org
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Don't Miss This Opportunity!
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Wine Down Wednesday - March 27
4 - 6 PM
906 Cocktail & Cigar Lounge
Coffee with the Chief - March 28
8 - 9 AM
Chamber of Commerce Board Room
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April 2, 2019 - April 3, 2019
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Both Days)
Fort Smith Chamber Boardroom
The Chamber is pleased to partner with VIP2 University in offering this degree of quality leadership training to our Chamber Members. Given that this will be a very in-depth course with personal attention given to each industry represented, this 2-day session will be limited to
12 people
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VIP2 University is a two-day leadership training suitable for executives, front-line leaders and emerging leaders. The scope of the session is looking at leadership, front-line people and your work environment through a different lens with a focus on the connections between work environment, leadership and bottom-line results.
Registration open to Chamber members and guests.
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First Friday Breakfast
Friday, April 5th
7:30 - 9:00 AM
UAFS Smith-Pendergraft Center Reynolds Room
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Space is limited for the Legislative Forums! Please register to attend any of the remaining forums by clicking
HERE and selecting the date you would like attend.
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Business 2 Business Luncheon
Networking Event
Presented by: Martin's Heat & Air
Hosted by: Cox Business
Plan to attend our second quarter Business 2 Business Luncheon of 2019!
Business 2 Business is one of the Chamber's premiere networking events. This event offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to share their service and products with other individuals over lunch via a speed networking session. Whether your business is new or already established, the exposure is great to create new contacts, name recognition and a word-of-mouth buzz about your company or organization. Be sure to bring your Business Cards
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any other any information that you may want to share.
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Location:
Reynolds Cancer Support House
3324 South "M" Street
(By Creekmore Park Tennis Courts)
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, April 9
12:00-1:00 PM
Fees/Admission
$10
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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
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brochures & any other information with you
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Free for Chamber members and $5 for Guests
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Times Record
5111 Rogers Ave.,
Suite 471
Central Mall - East Entry
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Don't Miss Out!
Register for these other special events by clicking on our website's event listings
Here
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The Honors Banquet is held each year in partnership with the Fort Smith Public School District to celebrate high school seniors who are graduating with honors. The students and their parents are invited to a dinner to acknowledge this wonderful accomplishment!
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Arkansas Scholars Luncheon
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The Arkansas Scholars Luncheon is a celebratory event for our graduating seniors who have received the designation as an "Arkansas Scholar". These students have met curriculum, attendance, and GPA requirements throughout high school. Through the generosity of our Chamber members, we are pleased to host this event each year to support our local students!
Wednesday, April 17
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Sponsorships Available
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School Sponsor: $1500
Corporate Sponsor: $750
Sponsor a Student: $100
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Junior Leadership Academy
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The Chamber is proud to be planning our fourth year of the Junior Leadership Academy. JLA exposes high school students to the opportunities to get involved, support their community, and find a successful career path. Much like Leadership Fort Smith, this program gives students who show leadership potential a back-stage pass to the Fort Smith region.
Platinum Sponsor of Class: $3500
Gold Sponsor of Class: $2500
Session Sponsor: $1000
Sponsor a Student: $250 per student
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We are currently interviewing JLA applicants. Stay tuned for our Class of 2020 selection announcement.
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
33 Supply, Inc.
Bolding Construction, Inc.
Eagle Fund Raising, LLC.
Elite Home Health
Hair Play Salon
M. Marie Beauty Lounge
Modern Fence Company
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Scheduled
Ribbon Cuttings
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Community Rescue Mission
(Ground Breaking)
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Hair Play Salon
Thursday, April 4, 2019
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Methodist Village
Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Special Care Facility
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Ocean Impact
Friday, April 12, 2019
4:00 - 4:30 PM
Please checkout our website listing of events for additional information and any additions to our planned Ribbon Cuttings:
EVENT LISTINGS
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News & Events from our Chamber Members
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Have a news item or event you would like us to share in May?
Email us at info@fortsmtihchamber.com
and let us know!
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Dr. Phillip McClure is a keynote speaker and expert facilitator who specializes in building teams and developing leaders for businesses, schools, and non-profits.
Phillip served churches for 30 years as a youth pastor, worship leader, and senior pastor. During those years, he sought to continually train and improve, including completion of both Masters and Doctoral degrees in Theology. While still very engaged in their home church now, he and his wife of 28 years, Theresa own McClure Professional Services which provides training and retreats for team building and professional speaking on topics of servant leadership, character development, and marriage and parenting.
Their recent clients include: Arvest Bank, Owens Corning, Leadership Fort Smith, Leadership Russellville, Leadership Franklin County, UAFS Chancellors Leadership Council, Fort Smith United Way Partner Agencies, and Greenwood School District. This fall Phillip will speak to the state conference of the Arkansas Association of Continuing and Adult Education as well as the Prime: River Valley Professional Summit.
Phillip and Theresa are parents of seven children, born and adopted who range from 16-35.
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Sneak Preview for May 2019
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Friday, May 3, 2019
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fort Smith Convention Center
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Registration is Open!
Registrations have begun! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the largest Business Expo in Western Arkansas. This event is geared towards business to business networking AND promoting job openings.
You will have the ability to have applications ready to go and allow interested applicants to apply that day online with our computer area.
For the Expo, we pair our monthly First Friday Breakfast Event with the Business Expo. We expect over 500 in attendance at the breakfast and then up to 1,000 through the day at the Expo.
This will be the largest First Friday breakfast event & Business Expo to date!
Exciting Announcement about the First Friday Breakfast Speaker & Program to come soon!
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If you want to have a big presence at the Business Expo & Career Fair, sign up as a SPONSOR and have your name on the Marketing Materials and get Prime locations on the Expo Floor.
Check out who is already a part of the event on our
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Booth spaces begin at $375 for members and Double Booths for only $500
Non-profit & Non-Member Pricing Available.
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