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  • Put your business front and center by sponsoring a Chamber event, annual program, or digital media.

    New network building events in 2022 include the Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament and the Local Lunch for restaurants.  BE PRO BE PROUD and Connecting Educators in Industry are focused on building the workforce pipeline for our community.  Also new this year are two annual program sponsorships, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Chamber Ambassadors, both focused on advocacy for a strong, business friendly climate in our community, county, and state. 

    Or promote your business utilizing the Chamber website, which received more than 145,000 visits in 2021. And don't forget the long running favorites; the Annual Meeting & Business Expo, the Golf Classic, Business After Hours, and the Arkansas Scholars Award Ceremony.

     

     

     

  • Grant Program: 2026 AARP Community Challenge is now open!

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    The 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now open and accepting applications! We invite your organization to apply online anytime between now and March 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

    This year, the AARP Community Challenge is excited to offer three grant opportunities:

    • Flagship Grants
    • Capacity-Building Microgrants
    • Demonstration Grants

    All applications must be submitted through AARP.org/CommunityChallenge, and funded projects must be completed by December 15, 2026.

    To help answer applicant questions, the AARP Livable Communities team is hosting a Celebration and Q&A Webinar on Tuesday, January 27 at 2 p.m. ET. The free session will provide an overview of the 2026 program, walk through the application process, highlight past grantees who jump-started long-term community improvements, and answer attendee questions. Please register to join us.

    If you have questions, please email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org.

    LEARN MORE AND APPLY: AARP.org/CommunityChallenge

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    Grant Program: 2026 AARP Community Challenge is now open!