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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.

     

     

     

  • Chamber Board Supports Issue 1

    Chamber Board Supports Issue 1

    The Board of Directors for the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed a resolution  in support of Issue 1 at its February 19th board meeting.  Issue 1 will appear on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot.  

    In 2012, Arkansans voted in favor of establishing a one-half cent percent (.5%) Sales and Use tax dedicated to fund our state highways, county roads, city streets, and bridges.  This critical funding is set to expire in 2023.  The intent of Issue 1 is to continue this needed revenue stream which provides dedicated funding to our state's roads and bridges. 

    At risk is the loss of existing funding for our state highways and local roads.  For Crawford County, the funds at risk total $744,774.       A "Yes" vote for Issue 1 supports the continuation of this dedicated funding source for Arkansas roads. 

    Some facts about Issue 1:

    • Issue 1 will support 3,600+ jobs EVERY year and provide $8.2 billion of economic activity over 10 years. 
    • Every single city & county will receive funding for ROADS, directly benefiting EVERY Arkansan. 
    • Issue 1 will IMPROVE 7,000 miles of roads and REPAIR dangerous bridges, making sure our most precious cargo safely arrives. 
    • Issue 1 will accomplish all of this WITHOUT raising taxes!

    You may read the Board Resolution by clicking here. 

    Click here for more information about Issue 1.