Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce

JLA Session: Public Service/Military (December 2020)

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Junior Leadership Academy Class of 2021

Salute a Student - A Wine Dinner Celebrating Single Parent Scholars

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public.fortsmithchamber.com The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce provides vision and leadership to enhance the quality of place for businesses and individuals in the Greater Fort Smith Region.

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Hi friends! Stop in and save up to 20% storewide! We have a great selection of beautiful pieces in stock and ready for delivery. Or if you are looking for a special style or color, let us help you design that one-of-a-kind custom piece made just for you!

Free local delivery. Financing available.

Gov. Hutchinson says businesses that sell alcohol must close by 11 p.m.

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Turkey is not the only correct answer on Thanksgiving Day. Order your feast before we sell out.

Book your excursion today for the Holiday Express with Arkansas Missouri Railroad! https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/2373/arkansas-missouri-railroad

All aboard the A&M Holiday Express Pajama Train Rides! Give us a call at 479-725-4017 or visit our website at amtrainrides.com to book tickets now!

Alzheimer's Association: Creative Connections

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public.fortsmithchamber.com The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce provides vision and leadership to enhance the quality of place for businesses and individuals in the Greater Fort Smith Region.

Thank you Johnson Dermatology for supporting small businesses and our community!!

Big things often have small beginnings ❤

JD wants to help support our local small businesses so we are giving away an award winning system valued at over $620 to one small business owner for them to give away for their small business Saturday deals or to treat themselves. 😉

Comment below if you are a small business or would like to nominate any small businesses.🤩 We're so excited to give away a medical grade skin care regimen so nominate, nominate, nominate.🎉Don’t forget to like our page so we are able to notify you that you WON.🥰 #whoopwhoop
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We are celebrating our Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce members that have their anniversary of membership in November! We appreciate their continued support of our Chamber and look forward to many more years of partnership!
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Bank of England Mortgage - Arkansas
@cornerstonerg
Harvest Time Academy
Pinnacle IT Services
@tankersleyfoods
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Curb Appeal Roofing & Construction- Arkansas
Dow Building Services
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Smith
Hope Campus
McClure Professional Services
Emi-Lee's
Gateway Mortgage
Merrill Lynch - Scott Price & Associates
Custom Computer Source
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor Libby Meyer
Farm Credit of Western Arkansas
Garrison Liquor
McAllister's Auto Sales, LLC
McDonald's Restaurant #36558
Midwest Automation and Custom Fabrication Inc
River Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance
River Valley Smile Center
Sawyer's, Inc.
Senator Tom Cotton
Star Mechanical Supply
The Commerce Park Companies
The Mower Shop, Inc.
Arkansas Heart Center Fort Smith
Butterfield Place
Memory Lane Alzheimer's Special Care Unit
Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects
Raymond James & Associates, Inc
The Links Fort Smith
Western Arkansas Mountain Frontier
Mid Town Apartments
@rolandos_fortsmith
Sharum's Garden Center LLC
The UPS Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
F & S Physical Therapy
First Western Insurance
Five Rivers Distribution
@tranetechnologies
Arkansas Blood Institute
Bedford Camera & Video
Bost, Inc.
Frost Oil Co
Graphic Packaging International
Harry Robinson Buick GMC
Kelly Services Littlefield Oil
Mainer Iron Works
McDonald's Restaurant # 11594
Overhead Door Company of Fort Smith, Inc.
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Regions Bank
Robert E. Miller Investments
Sam's Club
Snell Prosthetics & Orthotics
SWBC Mortgage, NMLS #256669
TACAir
TEC Staffing Services
United Way of Fort Smith

Don’t forget to shop local this holiday season!!! American Shaman Fort Smith
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Local SERVPRO fire restoration specialist says use common sense and caution to help control risk of of holiday season home fires

News Release:

public.fortsmithchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carl Kelly SERVPRO® of Fort Smith (479) [email protected] Safely this Holiday Season Local SERVPRO fire restoration specialist says use common sense and caution to help control risk of holiday season home firesFort Gibson, OK (Grassroots Newswire...

Superior Construction llc

New Member:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Roofing siding seamless gutters and more

Senior Tax Manager

New Job Posting:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Job Description We are looking for a CPA with 3 plus years of experience in income tax return preparation, planning, and consulting for our Fort Smith, AR office. We offer an excellent salary and a full range of benefits including company paid health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and....

Congratulations to our member Comprehensive Juvenile Services, Inc. on joining the Fort Smith Chamber. We stopped by to visit with them today and hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their membership! CJS is a private, non-profit community based youth services agency, dedicated to providing services to at-risk youth and their families in western Arkansas (Sebastian, Crawford, Logan, Scott, Polk, and Montgomery Counties). This non-profit has been servicing our area for over 40 years and provides services to about 1,000 youth. They are focused on reducing family conflict, promoting family reunification, preventing juvenile delinquency, preventing youth entry or future advancement in the juvenile justice system, and redirecting the lives of youth and families to empower youth to become successful and productive adults. If you know a youth who is experiencing problems within the home, school or community, please contact the CJS office in your county. All CJS offices are listed on the 'About Us' page on their website here: http://www.cjsinc.org/about.html
If a youth needs a safe place to go, they can call their 24-hour toll free shelter number at 1-800-508-2946.

Thank you to Expressions Flowers, LLC and Confectionately Yours for your gifts of a beautiful plant and delicious cake to help celebrate our new Chamber member!

CHRISTMAS HONORS ANNOUNCES ALTERNATIVE PLANS FOR 2020

News Release:

public.fortsmithchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Philip H. Merry, Jr. [email protected] CHRISTMAS HONORS ANNOUNCES ALTERNATIVE PLANS FOR 2020 Fort Smith, AR – Tuesday, November 17, 2020 – Due to COVID-19, Christmas Honors previously announced that the traditional December laying of the wreat...

Financial Customer Service Agent

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Insurance Customer Service Agent

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Drive-Through Flu Shots

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Weekly Agenda - Monday 'Minders' for 11_16_20

Weekly Agenda - Monday 'Minders' for 11_16_20

web-extract.constantcontact.com Want to know what's planned this week? MONDAY 'MINDERS' Here are some reminders of activities, events, and opportunities for you and your organization to help you make valuable business connections th

Arkansas Ready for Business

Navigating: The Business Interruption Grant

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public.fortsmithchamber.com In partnership with Chambers of Commerce, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is helping business owners navigate the new Business Interruption Grant. The grant is open to Arkansas small businesses in the service and hospitality industries. The application period is limited...

Navigating: The Business Interruption Grant

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com In partnership with Chambers of Commerce, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is helping business owners navigate the new Business Interruption Grant. The grant is open to Arkansas small businesses in the service and hospitality industries. The application period is limited...

In partnership with Chambers of Commerce, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center is helping business owners navigate the new Business Interruption Grant.

The grant is open to Arkansas small businesses in the service and hospitality industries.

The application period is limited to Nov. 16-25, so the time to act is now!

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, in cooperation with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, will administer the grant program utilizing $50 million in CARES Act funds for Arkansas businesses in industries significantly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Attention, Chamber Members

You're invited to join ASBTDC on Zoom to learn more about this BIG opportunity.

• Who should apply
• Important information and documents to begin gathering
• How the application process will go

Bring your questions for the live Q&A!

Tuesday, Nov. 17
3-4 p.m.
Register Now

Thursday, Nov. 19
3-4 p.m.
Register Now

No cost to participate

Connect with ASBTDC

To request no-cost consulting: Complete ASBTDC’s online signup or call (800) 862-2040.

To find upcoming webinars: See the ASBTDC events calendar.

To learn more about ASBTDC services: Visit asbtdc.org.
479.356.2067 | www.atu.edu/asbtdc
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas Tech University is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration through a partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the ATU College of Business. All ASBTDC programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ronda Hawkins at 479-356-2067.

Dr. Terry Morawski selected to serve as Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber congratulates Dr. Terry Morawski, Ed.D. on his selection to serve as the Fort Smith Public Schools superintendent of schools. We look forward to our continued partnership with Dr. Morawski to engage the community in efforts to propel education and workforce development in our region.

News Release:

public.fortsmithchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zena Featherston Marshall Date: November 10, 2020 Telephone: 479.651.8070 Dr. Terry Morawski selected to serve as Fort Smith Public Schools Superintendent In a called board meeting, tonight, the Fort Smith Public Schools Board of Education has named current Deputy Supe...

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber thanks our veterans and military for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

Congratulations to our Chamber member Purple Poppy Boutique and this locations new owner Maebell! This is a great store right next to Five Guys with women and children's boutique items. They also have great accessory items and currently have holiday specials that you don't want to miss! You can also shop their online store here: http://www.purplepoppy.shop/#/

Thank you to Expressions Flowers, LLC for perfectly coordinated bouquet of purple hydrangeas. Thank you to Confectionately Yours for the amazing cake!

Dr. Doug Brubaker selected as Superintendent of Texarkana, TX Independent School District

The Fort Smith Regional Chamber appreciates the hard work and accomplishments of Dr. Doug Brubaker for the Fort Smith Public Schools during his time in Fort Smith. We wish him the best in his new role. We look forward to our continued partnership in promoting workforce development within our region with the Fort Smith Public Schools.

News Release:

public.fortsmithchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zena Featherston Marshall Date: November 10, 2020 Telephone: 479.651.8070 Dr. Doug Brubaker selected as Superintendent of Texarkana, TX Independent School District Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) Superintendent, Dr. Doug Brubaker, has been named as the lone finalist f...

Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Month for October Dr. Phillip McClure with McClure Professional Services.

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 30 years, Theresa, own McClure Professional Services which provides training and retreats for team building as well as professional speaking on topics of servant leadership, team dynamics, and character development.
Their clients include: Arvest Bank, Owens Corning, Leadership Fort Smith, Glatfelter, Green Bay Packaging, UAFS, Fort Smith United Way Partner Agencies, My HR Pros, and the School Districts of Fort Smith and Greenwood
Phillip and Theresa are parents of seven children, born and adopted who range from 18-38 and grandparents to one grandson so far!

Phillip McClure
CEO
McClure Professional Services
(479) 322-4142 (work)
[email protected]

Check Out Your Monday 'Minders' for 11_09_20

Check Out Your Monday 'Minders' for 11_09_20

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LFS Session: Community Outreach (November 2020)

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2021 Local Government Session Thursday, October 8, 2020

Ribbon Cutting: Comprehensive Juvenile Services

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Please join us to celebrate welcoming our new member Comprehensive Juvenile Services to the Fort Smith Chamber with a Ribbon Cutting! We ask that everyone attending wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines per Arkansas Department of Health directives.

2020 Breakfast Club Event: November

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com To provide beneficial networking opportunities for our Members, the Chamber hosts 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,...

Congratulations to Crafton Tull for their new location in Fort Smith. Today they hosted an outdoor Open House & Ribbon Cutting which featured appetizers, drinks and giveaways.

Thank you to Expressions Flowers, LLC & Confectionately Yours for helping us celebrate.

The Call: Information Meeting

Upcoming Event:

public.fortsmithchamber.com Join us for an informal meeting to discuss foster care, adoption and volunteering. Brief presentation, video and an opportunity to take the next step will be presented.

Driver - Relief Schedule GeoBox - Full-Time/Days - CDL A Required

New Job Posting:

public.fortsmithchamber.com CAREER OPPORTUNITY The position will be posted to the PepsiCo Beverages North America career site (https://www.pepsicojobs.com/main) at approximately the time below. If there is no date/time indicated next to Position Posted , you can expect the position to be posted within 24 hours of this notifica...