Amazing Ambassador - May 2026
We are honored to recognize Vanessa Caldwell - May 2026 Amazing Ambassador! Vanessa is the Regional Outreach Coordinator for Department of Commerce-- Arkansas Workforce Connections. She has worked there for 13 years, in various roles helping jobseekers, employers, and various agencies in the western region to connect them with training and employment opportunities. She performs outreach to provide awareness about the partners located in the Fort Smith Workforce Center, sharing programs and services
75Strong River Valley Cohort Helping Lead Local Businesses Through 75Strong Business Building Progra
75Strong River Valley Cohort Helping Lead Local Businesses Through 75Strong Business Building ProgramVan Buren, AR — April 29, 2026 — As small businesses continue to serve as the backbone of Arkansas’s economy, the 75Strong River Valley CohortTeam is helping ensure companies in the River Valley area have access to the tools, strategy, and support needed to grow stronger. The 75Strong River Valley Cohort includes Tracy Burba, Commissioner on the Van Buren Municipal Utilities Board; Sasha Grist, Executive
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
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,
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
