• Photo of River in Van Buren
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  • Marketing Opportunities Guide

  • Marketing Opportunities Guide

  • 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.

     

     

     

  • Learning and Development

    Come and draw from a live model in various mediums, with the model provided in person, as well as appropriate lighting, seating and easels. Gesture drawings will begin the session, leading into extended poses for more elaborate works. Bring your drawing materials. FREE for ages 18 and up and registration required.

    Please join us in the galleries for an exclusive evening with acclaimed artist Charles Peer. Witness Peer's demonstration of creating a pastel painting from beginning to end and gain valuable insights into his techniques. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session, providing a rare chance to interact with the artist and fellow community members. Selected artwork by Peer will be on display for purchase. Complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided for your enjoyment. For all ages.

    Join us for our Acting on Camera Workshop for Adults.  July 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm $40Sign Up

    Free for ages 16 and up (registration required)Sign up  

    Join our Digital Painting Pop Up Show to showcase your work to a wide audience of patrons and guests. Submit your art to exhibit on our website and have your creations projected on our campus TV screens for maximum exposure. Connect with a new generation

    No experience required. During the class, you'll receive personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Students will be taught fundamental techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay to create your own functional pieces or artistic

    Crawford County Adult Education Center and Vincennes University are bringing Strategic Maintenance Reliability, LLC, an Aladon Network member, to Van Buren, AR to deliver an introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2™)