Amazing Ambassador - July 2026
We are honored to recognize Sherry Marshall as July 2026 Amazing Ambassador!Sherry has been the Administrator for Ms. Arkansas Senior America Pageant, Inc. since 2023 and was Ms. Arkansas Senior America 2017. Sherry is dedicated to encouraging women to shine with their complete beauty and talent.Sherry has been a Chamber Ambassador since 2023, and is active in her community and state.Thank you Sherry for being an Amazing Ambassador and for your passion and dedication in the Chamber and our community.
Applications Now Open for Business Accelerator Program
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for AEDC’s FY27 Accelerator Program. The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program, provided for by Act 165 of 2017, was created to stimulate innovation and growth among the state’s technology businesses. The program may provide discretionary grants of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) to eligible applicants to sponsor business and technology programs to mentor start-up companies and foster economic growth.About
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
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
