Amazing Ambassador - November 2026
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
Verizon 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
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
