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Friday, August 07, 2026Savannah Neal Completes Year 2 of CDI
CONWAY, AR. – Savannah Neal, ESO Program Manager at the Van Buren Chamber, has successfully completed Year 2 of the 40th Annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. Through a professional development scholarship made possible by a partnership with Arkansas Valley Electric Corp, Savannah participated in the nationally recognized training program that equips community leaders and economic development professionals with the knowledge and tools to strengthen local
Thursday, August 06, 2026Phyllis Thompson Completes Advance Year of CDI
CONWAY, Ark. – Phyllis Thompson, Director of Membership with the Van Buren Chamber, has recently completed the Advanced Year class of the 40th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas on July 31, 2026. The Advanced Year class of the Community Development Institute focuses on the application of community and economic development principles in a real-world setting. Participants that have completed Years 1, 2, and 3 of CDI take the skills they learned and use them to
Saturday, August 01, 2026Amazing Ambassador - August 2026
We are honored to recognize Gary Osborne as the August 2026 Amazing Ambassador! He graduated in 2013 from the University of Arkansas. Gary then started his banking career and is the Regional Banking Relationship Manager with The Huntington National Bank. Since becoming a Chamber Ambassador in 2025, he has approached his responsibilities with honesty and a positive attitude. Thank you, Gary, for being an amazing Ambassador. Your passion and dedication to the Chamber and our community are truly
Monday, April 20, 2026Verizon Digital Ready Grant
Since 2021, Verizon has awarded $15 million in grants to small businesses nationwide! To help you level up your small business, they have partnered with LISC, a nonprofit with decades of experience managing grant programs, to award more than 145 grants this year.For more information on how to apply, click on the link below: https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding/details
Thursday, May 08, 2025How Business Owners Can Bring in the Right Professionals to Fuel Sales and Marketing Growth
You don’t need a lecture about wearing too many hats. If you’re a business owner, you already know that every day feels like a collision between spreadsheets, Slack notifications, client demands, and the constant whisper of sales goals you haven't hit yet. Somewhere in there, someone told you to "scale," whatever that means this week. But whether you’re running a scrappy startup or steering a mid-sized firm with too many moving parts, the truth is the same—eventually, you’ll need help. And not just any
Friday, December 06, 2024The CTA, BOI and FinCEN: What Does this Mean for Van Buren, AR Businesses?
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. As of today, 12/05/2024, Van Buren, AR business owners have 26 calendar days(or 19 business days) left to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with FinCEN. 1. Determine if Your Business Must File. A “reporting company” is any small business, corporation, or LLC that is registered with the state, unless exempt. Exemptions apply to
Thursday, September 05, 2024Transform Your Marketing Game: The Essential AI Tools You Need
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, staying ahead in marketing requires more than creativity and hard work; it demands intelligence—artificial intelligence, to be precise. Utilizing AI for marketing promises not just enhanced efficiency but also unprecedented levels of personalization and effectiveness, setting you leaps and bounds ahead of your competition. From predictive analytics and customer segmentation to real-time trend analysis and content optimization, AI has become the cornerstone of
