Thompson Graduates from Community Development Institute
CONWAY, Ark. -Phyllis Thompson, Director of Membership for the Van Buren Chamber, was among the individuals who were awarded graduation certificates during the 39th annual Community Development Institute (COi) at the University of Central Arkansas on August 1, 2025. Phyllis completed all three years of the lnstitute's program of study. "The past three years have been an amazing journey. I met some of the most amazing people across the state with whom I can continue to learn from and share ideas . I am
Amazing Ambassador - August 2025
We are honored to recognize Brandy Karnes as our August 2025 Amazing Ambassador! Brandy is a dedicated Retail Manager at Arkansas Blue Cross, where she has served for nearly 23 years. For the past four years, she has led the Fort Smith office, commuting from her home in Washington County. Through the Van Buren Chambers Ambassador Program, Brandy has had the opportunity to engage with local business owners, participate in ribbon cuttings, and support community initiatives. She is passionate about
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
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