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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.

     

     

     

  • NAVIGATING THE GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS

    Wednesday FEB. 25 2 to 3 p.m. Join us in Fort Smith
    02/25/2026 - 02/25/2026

    Join us to learn how your business can thrive in the government marketplace. This session will equip you with essential knowledge and actionable strategies to successfully navigate federal, state, and local procurement opportunities. No cost to porticipate!

    Key Topics

    • Federal procurement processes
    • Government registration requirements
    • Role of certifications
    • Steps to position yourself for goverment marketplace success

    Why Attend?

    • Fast-Track Growth: Lear how becoming a registered government vendor can accelerate your business growth.
    • Lucrative Contracts: Whether you specialize in products or services, get equipped to bid confidently on high-value goverment contracts.
    • Foreign Military Sales Initiative: Explore the $1-billion boost to our local economy, a game-changer for businesses in the region.

    Speaker: Kimberly Randle, Arkansas APEX Accelerator
    Join us in Fort Smith The Bakery District 70 S. 7th St.

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
    Valid: 02/25/2026 - 02/25/2026