Applications are Now Open for Leadership Crawford County
Are you ready to grow as a leader and make a real impact in your community? Leadership Crawford County is your opportunity to develop leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and help shape the future of our region. Crawford County’s future depends on strong, engaged leaders—and that future could include you. Leadership Crawford County is designed to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge, relationships, and confidence needed to serve our community effectively. Through hands-on experiences,
Amazing Ambassador - February 2026
We are honored to recognize Michelle Robinson – February 2026 Amazing Ambassador! Michelle is the Office Manager for Dustin Booth State Farm Insurance, where she has worked for the past 11 years. Michelle is a member of the Van Buren Rotary Club where she is currently the Assistant Governor. She also holds the title of District Membership Co-Chair. Michelle is a long-time Ambassador with the Van Buren Chamber and received the Mover and Shaker award in 2024. Thank you, Michelle, for being an Amazing
Become Retail Ready. Scale in Arkansas
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Local Leaders Bring No-Cost Business Growth Program to Crawford County
Van Buren, AR- January 23, 2026 – Local community development leaders from Van Buren and Crawford County are helping bring new growth opportunities to area businesses through participation in a statewide initiative designed to support Arkansas companies ready to scale. Tracy Burba, Commissioner of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Board; Sasha Grist, Executive Director of Western Arkansas Planning and Development; Shannon Newerth-Henson, Van Buren City Council Member; and Julie Murray, President and CEO of the
How 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
The 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
Transform 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
