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Chamber Connections
Wednesday, March 20, 2019The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce has named Julie Murray as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more(0) Comments
Sunday, February 24, 2019The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce’s February Business After Hours came with an exciting announcement – The Western Arkansas Planning and Development District (WAPDD) shared that Crawford will be the first county in the western half of Arkansas to participate in the valuable workforce assessment program, Act Work Ready. The initiative’s purpose is to promote the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Program as a county-wide effort to prepare the workforce for current and future needs. Read more(0) Comments
Saturday, February 23, 2019Home ownership is the dream of many families, and these days that dream is more attainable than ever in Western Arkansas. Identical twin brothers Ronald and Ragon Clements have been real estate brokers and homebuilders since 1990, and in 2010 Ronald Regan Realty, Inc. started doing business in Van Buren and bringing its residents options for reasonably priced luxury homes. Read more(0) Comments
Saturday, February 2, 2019This month’s article is for any small business owner, individual or family. Do you plan ahead or do you react to the financial events that impact you or your business every year? Read more(0) Comments
Sunday, January 27, 2019Having strong community support is crucial to the success of any school district. For VBSD students and staff, one key partner is the Van Buren Education Foundation. Established in 2001, the organization was created to provide funding for programs that fall outside the budgetary means of the district. Twice annually, educators submit grant proposals for special projects, field trips, and extraordinary programs that break the mold of traditional classroom experiences. Applications are reviewed, and grants are awarded based on originality, need, number of kids impacted, and other factors. Read more(0) Comments
Sunday, January 6, 2019Small businesses are a driving force in our state’s economy. As of 2016, the Small Business Association (SBA) reported that Arkansas had 481,170 business employees and 244,977 small businesses. This represents 48.5% of total employees and 99.3% of total businesses in the state. While many Fortune 500 companies also call the region home, it is clear that small businesses remain a critical part of industries throughout the state. Read more(0) Comments
Tuesday, January 1, 2019Welcome to the new and improved Van Buren Chamber of Commerce website! This update is long overdue and our staff and board have worked diligently for several months to coordinate this project and get it ready to roll out for the public. Our office is very proud of the final product and believe that it will prove most useful to our members and the community-at-large Read more(0) Comments