A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held on May 10, 2024 for Pho Cao Noodle House located on Fayetteville Road. Pho Cao Noodle House invites patrons to indulge in authentic Vietnamese cuisine. They feature options of Pho, rice, Boba tea and many more! Check out Pho Cao Noodle House if you are looking for a delicious bite to eat!Click here to view the ribbon cutting video!
Local Lunch was held on May 7, 2024 at the Vault 1905 Sports Grill. Attendees were able to mingle with familiar and fresh faces among Chamber members, hear about upcoming Chamber events, and share exciting updates about their businesses. They also heard from Local Lunch sponsor Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, all while enjoying delicious food! Thank you to everyone that attended and the Vault 1905 Sports Grill for hosting! A big thank you to Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield for sponsoring!
The mission at the Chamber is to prepare, develop, and promote the Van Buren community for economic growth. A key part of that mission is our valued partnership with our school district and supporting our students to continually grow our workforce. To help achieve this, the Chamber scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who will be attending the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith or Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus and has a minimum GPA of 2.75Congratulations to this year's recipient of the
We are honored to recognize Darrell Hovis as May 2024 Amazing Ambassador! Darrell joined Red Dirt Radio - The Kage 96.7 a little over a year ago and quickly went from part time to full time sales and advertising specialist. Darrell can often be found promoting business in our community with live radio drop ins. Darrell works hard to make sure all clients have the best advertising package to hit the their target audience. Thank you Darrell for being an Amazing Ambassador and for your passion and
Pastries and Perks was held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Perk Coffee House. This event provided attendees with insights into leveraging the Chamber's promotional and advertising tools. From Hot Deals to Events Calendar, Press Releases, and Learning and Development boards, participants learned how to maximize their Chamber membership investment. After, attendees had the opportunity to network with other attendees as well as ask any additional questions on the perks available with their Chamber membership.
More than 40 people attended the first What's Brewing in the River Valley hosted on April 25, 2024 by the VFW Robert Jack Post 1322. Those in attendance heard from Crawford County Judge Chris Keith and from Reese Brewer, Directory of Frontier MPO, on economic development and community development projects in Crawford County. Judge Keith spoke about the grant for new walking trails at the Diamond Center Complex. Reese Brewer informed those in attendance of the grant that was awarded for a new intermodal port
Since 1963, the U.S Small Business Association (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week during the first week of May to not only celebrate small business owners but also to help spread awareness of the resources available to help small businesses thrive. If you are a small business owner or looking to open a small business, the Small Business Association has many resources to assist you in launching your business and help your business flourish. This year, Small Business Week is April 28 - May 4,
A Ribbon Cutting was held on April 22, 2024 to celebrate the grand opening of 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee located on Fayetteville Road. 7 Brew Drive Thru aims to give you an experience where every sip brings joy while also giving back to the community. During the grand opening, they presented a check to New Start for Children and Families, a non-profit organization that serves foster care children and their families. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee offers drinks from coffee to smoothies and energy teas. Looking for
A Ribbon Cutting was held on April 17, 2024 for the new location for The Call in Crawford and Sebastian Counties located on Greenwood Ave in Fort Smith. This new facility will help the organization to provide support and resources to the foster children and their families in the community. If you or someone you know is currently or interested in becoming a foster family, contact the call for a team that can help you the whole way through!Click here to view the video!
Business After Hours was held on April 16, 2024 hosted by The Old Town Merchants Association. Attendees were treated to an array of delicious snacks while engaging in meaningful conversations and connections with fellow business owners and professionals. In addition to networking opportunities, those in attendance had the chance to explore booths from various businesses located in Historic Downtown Van Buren. Chamber Members also had the opportunity to share updates and announcements about their businesses.
The American Pickers are excited to return to Arkansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024.Click here for the full press release.
In the contemporary era, small-scale farming is not just about growing crops and raising livestock. It has evolved into a profitable business venture that requires strategic planning, effective management, and innovative monetization strategies. In this article, we provide valuable insights into how you can successfully start and monetize your small farm.Start by Investing in the Best Business Technology Adobe Acrobat can be a valuable asset in launching your small farm business. You can try this page
As a small business owner, it is your responsibility to assess both operational and financial weaknesses to keep your business running smoothly. No one likes to think that their beloved business may have issues, but addressing them head-on will make all the difference. Here are some tips from the Van Buren Chamber on how to identify and address weaknesses in your business.Maximize Cash Flow One of the most important aspects of a successful business is managing cash flow. Too often, businesses have
Holiday success is vital to many small businesses. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday sales grew by more than 14 percent last holiday season, so it’s important to have a solid marketing strategy in place to make the most of the season. If you’re not sure where to start, never fear! The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of holiday marketing ideas to help you boost your sales and bring in some extra holiday cheer.Create a Gift Guide One of the best ways to market your
In a world where social media platforms seem to come and go overnight, email newsletters have remained a tried-and-true method for small businesses to keep their customers updated on new products, services, and promotions. Not only are they an effective way to grow your customer base, but they can also be an excellent tool for strengthening relationships with your existing clients. In this post from the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce, we'll take a deeper look at why small businesses benefit from