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  • Election Day Voting

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026   7:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma    		 Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren
       
    Trinity Baptist Church
    5020 N. Hwy. 71, Alma    		 Crawford County Extension Office
    105 W. Pointer Trail, Van Buren
       
    ​Cedarville First Baptist Church
    10744 N. Hwy. 59, Cedarville    		 Pleasant Valley Church of Christ
    6020 Kibler Road, Van Buren
       
    Dyer Community Center
    201 Loomis Lane, Dyer    		 Figure Five Fire Station
    5920 N. Hwy. 59, Van Buren
       
    Mountainburg Assembly of God Church
    922 NE Hwy. 71, Mountainburg    		 City Heights United Methodist Church
    1002 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren
       
    Mulberry Church of Christ
    2304 Keystone Circle, Mulberry    		 Living Word Baptist Church
    1445 Clyde Cate Road, Van Buren
       
    Oliver Springs Freewill Bapt. Church
    3144 Hwy. 348, Rudy    		 The Current Outreach Church Annex
    1819 Rena Road, Van Buren

  • Early Voting

    October 19 - October 31, 2026

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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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.

     

     

     

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  • Amazing Ambassador - November 2026

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    We are honored to recognize Melanie Allen as the November 2026 Amazing Ambassador!

    Melanie Allen is a lifelong River Valley resident who loves her community and being involved in making it a better place. She serves as the Executive Director of CASA of Crawford County, where she is passionate about helping children who have experienced abuse or neglect. She is also a member of the Van Buren Rotary and the Women’s League of Van Buren, staying connected to others who share her heart for serving the community.

    Outside of work, Melanie loves spending time with her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Charlotte. Some of her favorite moments are spent camping, sitting around a campfire, exploring new places, or simply enjoying time together as a family. Her faith is an important part of her life, and she loves seeing God’s beauty in the world around her. At the end of the day, Melanie is all about family, faith, helping others, and making memories along the way.
     
    Thank you Melanie for being an Amazing Ambassador, and for your passion and dedication in the Chamber and our community.
     

    Amazing Ambassador - November 2026