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Wednesday, September 20, 2023Scenes from September's Business After Hours held September 19, 2023
Business After Hours was held on September 19, 2023 hosted by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. It was a night filled with network building, delicious refreshments, and door prizes. There was also a beautiful art exhibit that attendees were able to explore. Thank you to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith for hosting!
Wednesday, September 20, 2023The Complete Guide to Starting and Making Money from a Small Farm
In the contemporary era, small-scale farming is not just about growing crops and raising livestock. It has evolved into a profitable business venture that requires strategic planning, effective management, and innovative monetization strategies. In this article, we provide valuable insights into how you can successfully start and monetize your small farm.Start by Investing in the Best Business Technology Adobe Acrobat can be a valuable asset in launching your small farm business. You can try this page
Monday, September 18, 2023MVSL Senior Queen Pageant Held
On Friday, September 8, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., Methodist Village Senior Living (MVSL) held its first Senior Queen Pageant since COVID. The pageant was held on the MVSL campus in the Care Center dining room. “We had a packed house full of anticipation for who would be named MVSL’s Senior Queen”, states Melissa Curry, CEO“We were also thrilled to have as our judges members of the community and meaningful supporters of our campus, Senator Justin Boyd; Susan Devero, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at
Monday, September 18, 2023University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Sees Nearly 7% Increase in First Year Enrollment
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith announced today a 6.8 percent spike in first-year entering students, bringing the total to 889 this year, up from 832 in the 2022-23 academic year. Transfer student enrollment also showed a positive trend with a 1.6 percent increase.Overall enrollment at UAFS has also risen by 2.5 percent, up to 5514 from last year’s 5,379, a noteworthy achievement considering the “enrollment cliff” that threatens higher education institutions across the country.“The University of
Thursday, September 14, 2023Congratulations to MHC Truck Leasing
A Ribbon Cutting was held on September 14, 2023 for MHC Truck Leasing located on Industrial Park Road. They offer leases, rentals, and maintenance on semi-trailer trucks and box trucks. Check them out if you are looking for trucking solutions for your business!Click here to view their ribbon cutting video!Thank you to the Chamber Ambassadors for showing their support to our new member!
Tuesday, September 12, 2023September Schedule for Monarch 61
Monarch 61 has a month full of wonderful classes that are free for any woman 14 and up! Click here to view the fullSeptember Class Schedule.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023Monarch 61 Rooted Program
Along with our work in area high schools, we will be launching our 6th/7th program in house on Sept 13th and have space for 40 girls this year! Rooted is an immersive coaching initiative that empowers young women to grow in confidence, security, self love, emotional health, and relationship building. If you need more information about this program, please let Monarch 61 know.Click here for more information on the Rooted Program.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023Congratulations to Firstar Bank
A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held on September 12, 2023 for the Firstar Bank newly remodeled Van Buren branch located on Webster Street in Van Buren. They are a locally-managed bank that provides banking solutions for personal accounts and business accounts as well as provides loans, investment services, and insurance. Check them out for your banking needs!Click here to view the video of the ribbon cutting!
Monday, September 11, 2023Congratulations to Taylor's Technology Solutions
A Ribbon Cutting was held on September 7, 2023 for Taylor's Technology Solutions. They are an appointment only technology company that can help with residential or small business needs. They provide solutions such as computer repairs, camera installations, IT and Cybersecurity consulting, and much more! Give them a call and they will come to you!Click here to view the video of the ribbon cutting!
Wednesday, September 06, 2023Congratulations to the Van Buren Rotary Club
A Ribbon Cutting was held on September 6, 2023 to celebrate the public restrooms in Blanche Moore Park in Downtown Van Buren that were renovated by the Van Buren Rotary Club. The Van Buren Rotary Club provided a much needed update to these restrooms with fresh paint, new toilet seats, and adding baby changing stations in both the men's and women's bathrooms. If you are in Downtown Van Buren, stop by Blanche Moore Park to see the new look. Click here to view the ribbon cutting!
Tuesday, September 05, 2023Food for Fees
Friday, September 01, 2023Scenes from Social Media Marketing Workshop
A Member Workshop was held at the Van Buren Police Department on August 31, 2023 on Social Media Marketing. Attendees learned about the do's and don'ts of social media for businesses, how to utilize free social media tools, and how to create paid advertisements on social media. Following the presentation was a great questions and answers session, and sharing of best practices between those in attendance. Thank you to Williams/Crawford & Associates for presenting this wonderful workshop!
Tuesday, August 29, 2023Monarch 61 Project Celebrates Two Years Open
Friends! Friday, September 1st will be 2 WHOLE YEARS open! Can you believe it? We would never have made it this far with out the love and support of our community, friends, and families! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Please stop by Friday to celebrate with us!!!
Friday, August 18, 2023Kick-Off Labor Weekend, Saturday, September 2nd 2023 LEVITT AMP FORT SMITH FALL MUSIC SERIES
Free, family-friendly outdoor concerts August 16, 2023: 64.6 Downtown announces the 2023 Levitt AMP Fort Smith music series Fall artist line-up. Entering its third year, the Levitt AMP Fort Smith music series brings a diverse array of free live music to downtown Fort Smith. Downtown’s Riverfront Park Amphitheatre offers a picturesque gathering space to mingle with old friends and meet new ones on the lawn. The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series concludes with 5 free, family-friendly concerts at the
Friday, July 28, 2023Downtown Banner Art Project
Starting in January 2024, our Art Banners will be displayed along Main Street in Historic Downtown Van Buren through Memorial Day. Artwork designs from local artists will be will be recreated on vinyl banners along with the name of business sponsors. This annual art banner project will be repeated each fall for new artwork creations to go up each January through Memorial Day. We are accepting a total of 44 creations through November 1, 2023.Sponsors Your business name can be displayed on a banner,
Tuesday, July 11, 2023Fundraiser Nights!
Are you looking for a great fundraiser for your school, church, youth sports team, college group or nonprofit organization? Look at Fundraiser Nights!Fundraisers are held on Monday & Tuesday evenings from 4pm-7pm. Organizations will receive a donation of 10% of all sales during the 3 hour window! Organizations must have at least 5 members present to represent the organization at all times during the fundraiser! We ask that you please request the fundraiser 30 days prior to fundraiser! Interested or would
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Thursday, March 16, 2023Robert Jack VFW Post 1322 Brick Fundraiser
The Robert Jack VFW Post 1322 has out grown our current location. Help us build our new building by buying personalized brick to be placed at the new location. Click here to download an order form or click here to order one online. If you are interested in donating, click here or scan the QR Code below.
Tuesday, March 07, 2023Uncover Weaknesses In Your Business Using These Methods
As a small business owner, it is your responsibility to assess both operational and financial weaknesses to keep your business running smoothly. No one likes to think that their beloved business may have issues, but addressing them head-on will make all the difference. Here are some tips from the Van Buren Chamber on how to identify and address weaknesses in your business.Maximize Cash Flow One of the most important aspects of a successful business is managing cash flow. Too often, businesses have
Friday, December 02, 2022Find Holiday Success for Your Small Business in Van Buren
Holiday success is vital to many small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales grew by more than 14 percent last holiday season, so it’s important to have a solid marketing strategy in place to make the most of the season. If you’re not sure where to start, never fear! The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of holiday marketing ideas to help you boost your sales and bring in some extra holiday cheer.Create a Gift Guide One of the best ways to market your
Tuesday, October 04, 2022Email Newsletters: Why Van Buren, AR Small Businesses Benefit and How to Create Them
In a world where social media platforms seem to come and go overnight, email newsletters have remained a tried-and-true method for small businesses to keep their customers updated on new products, services, and promotions. Not only are they an effective way to grow your customer base, but they can also be an excellent tool for strengthening relationships with your existing clients. In this post from the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, we'll take a deeper look at why small businesses benefit from
