WELCOME TO THE TEAM! We are very happy to introduce you to Anna Vick, our newest Manager of Member Development. She will be an exceptional addition to our team, engaging and supporting our community businesses.
Here are some fun facts about Anna:
🏡 She was a realtor and helped numerous families move to central Arkansas!
⛰️ Her idea of a perfect day in Little Rock is an early hike on Pinnacle Mountain, then brunch with friends, an afternoon at a museum or lecture, and dinner downtown followed by live music.
🥁 She's a former drum line captain, so don't be surprised if we start walking in straight lines! 😍
ATTN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! Sign up to get invaluable business counseling with SCORE Hours at the Chamber! We have openings for tomorrow, January 9 --> https://bit.ly/3S9vV2c
🆓 There's no charge for mentoring services
💼 You don't have to be a Chamber member
⌛ Takes place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in thirty-minute increments
📅 Appointments are REQUIRED!
Certified SCORE Mentors will provide confidential business counseling and can assist at all levels, from initial idea to exit strategy.
🎉 Start 2024 off right with our New Member Orientation, proudly sponsored by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, January 16th, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. where you'll have the chance to:
✅ Meet our dedicated Chamber staff and learn about their roles in supporting our region and your business.
✅ Discover invaluable strategies to connect with fellow members.
✅ Unlock the full benefits of the Chamber's programs and services.
✅ Gain insight into our advocacy and economic development initiatives.
This event is FREE of charge, but we kindly ask you to register in advance to secure your spot. ☑️ https://bit.ly/4ayGiE1
Whether you're a new member, part of a new company, or returning after a hiatus, Chamber 101 is tailored for anyone eager to enhance their membership experience. 🌟 We'll also provide coffee ☕ and light refreshments 🥐 to fuel your morning and ensure you're ready to seize the day!
DID YOU KNOW? When you join the Chamber, you are able to offer and use our Member-to-Member Discount Program. You can create and track your coupons and see what other members offer.
It's just one of the many perks you get as a Chamber member -- a chance to engage with other business leaders to grow our economy and enhance our quality of life!
https://www.littlerockchamber.com/page/member-benefits
“As one of the largest disability service organizations in Arkansas, we are proud to be leading the charge to educate and bring awareness at the high school level about the opportunities for employment within the disability community."
The Academies of Central Arkansas announced today the establishment of the United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas Academy of Leadership and Social Services at Mills University Studies High School.
Dassault Falcon announced today it is expanding its presence in Little Rock to support the development of its new Dassault Falcon 6X and 10X models. This expansion represents a significant capital investment and will create 800 new jobs, making this one of the largest economic development projects in the modern history of the City of Little Rock.
https://www.littlerockchamber.com/article/1375151
Norway-based Elopak announced that it will build a new production plant in Little Rock, creating 100+ jobs and investing an initial $66 million. The facility will support the manufacturing of packaging for liquids such as milk products, juices, eggs, and other products.
More here: https://www.littlerockchamber.com/article/1365347
Make a resolution that is both meaningful and achievable! We invite you to join us in 2024 for our upcoming Cultivate series, which will delve into valuable topics to make you a more effective business professional. Let's turn our experiences into stepping stones and make the coming year our most successful one yet! We'll be sharing more details soon.
Thanks to Baptist Health for presenting our final Cultivate session of the year, Refocusing Your Resolutions. FOX 16's Ashlei King moderated the discussion with Kristen Krauss (Baptist Health Behavioral Health Clinic), Mandy Burton (Baptist Health Urogynecology Clinic), Amanda Leija (Edward Jones) and Maria Isabel Barrero (Spaces 2 Love). We looked back at the past year while creating tangible ways to carve out clear, achievable objectives for the New Year.
We want to thank each and every one of you who pitched in to help rocket the 2023 Career Expo to the heights of success! 100+ local employers and organizations ignited an exhilarating day of vibrant career and higher education exploration for 3,000+ Freshman scholars.
Check out more photos here --> https://bit.ly/3MMtdga
The 2023 Career Expo extravaganza, presented by AT&T, is part of the Academies of Central Arkansas' innovative teaching and learning model, currently sparking minds in the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, Little Rock School District, North Little Rock School District, and Pulaski County Special School District.
If your organization is interested in getting more involved, just fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gSVjg4Hv
On Halloween weekend, Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXIX participated in the annual LGLR Retreat at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa sponsored by VSC Fire & Security, Inc.
Class members began the retreat by taking a deep dive into their personality types to learn how to communicate with others in the most effective manner. In keeping with tradition, volunteers from the Leadership Greater Little Rock Alumni Association cooked an incredible dinner for the class to enjoy as they continued their learning and fellowship through this program.
If you want to apply for the opportunity to participate in next year’s class, please contact the LGLR Executive Director, Kellen Davis, at kdavis@littlerockchamber.com to be notified when the Class XL application goes live in April 2024.
WE'RE HIRING! Do you have a desire to connect with and support our community businesses? We'd love you to be a part of our team.
Learn more about our career openings here: https://www.littlerockchamber.com/o/lrrc/page/chamber-careers
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Our #TastyTuesday Halloween costume contest was chock-full of fascinating characters! We had everyone from Morticia Addams to the mysterious Women in Black and even a cheeky Little Debbie treat. Talk about a tough decision! But the crowd's heart was stolen by the one and only Princess Peach, who walked away with a nifty gift card from our generous host, Town Pump.
Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy a delicious lunch and a few rounds of karaoke!
You can keep up with all our events by bookmarking our online calendar --> https://www.littlerockchamber.com/events
GET READY! Join us on Wednesday, December 6, for the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s 158th Annual Meeting, presented by Saracen Casino.
We are proud to present Scott Ford, Co-Founder and CEO of WestRock Coffee Company as our featured speaker. Scott will share about the company’s success and economic impact both here in our community but also nationally and internationally and how the company worked to make a local coffee roaster a global success story.
This event is open to everyone who wants to join in the celebration of achievements, resilience, and opportunities of our region’s business community. You can expect an energizing mix of networking, distinguished speakers, and the opportunity to learn more about Metro Little Rock and what's on the forefront. We hope to see you there!
"There is failure that damages you and there is failure that defines you."
Kristi Casey, President and CEO of Rock Dental Brands, shared some of her biggest failures and accomplishments with us today at the 2023 Women's Business Luncheon, presented by PDC Construction, Inc. She stressed that you need to "create and commit to your own core set of values to avoid catastrophic failure."
Emcee Dawn Scott helped lead the dynamic conversation with Kristi in front of 300 attendees.
We want to thank our Platinum Sponsor, Leadership Foundation for Women, and Gold Sponsors, Baptist Health, Dassault Falcon, Wright Lindsey Jennings.
Thanks to PDC Construction, Park Plaza and Celebrity Attractions/LR for providing amazing door prizes.
Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXXIX held its first session of the year in early October, the Leadership Challenge. This session is facilitated through the ExCEL Leadership Program at The Vines Center (Arkansas 4-H Center) and sponsored by Baptist Health.
Class members spent the morning participating in various team-building activities, including conquering the Team Wall. The afternoon portion of the session presented the class with the option of either the High Ropes Course or Rock Climbing/Giant’s Ladder. These activities were the perfect way for the class members to begin their LGLR journey and take their leadership skills to new heights.
If you want to apply for the opportunity to take on the Leadership Challenge in next year’s class, please get in touch with the LGLR Executive Director, Kellen Davis, at kdavis@littlerockchamber.com to be notified when the Class XL application goes live in April 2024.
Would you like to increase the opportunity for your minority or woman-owned business to sell products and services to the State of Arkansas? Then grab your lunch, jump on your computer, and "Take A Break and Educate" with us on Tuesday, October 24, as we learn about the Minority and Women-Owned Business Certification.
This is a free webinar, but registration is required --> https://bit.ly/TABEOctober
Karen Castle with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will discuss the 4-step guide to certification, alternative routes, benefits, etc. Certification benefits include notification of training events, workshops, networking opportunities, and educational possibilities, in addition to increased opportunities.
#TakeABreakandEducate #AEDC #minorityownedbusiness #womanownedbusiness #virtual
Get excited! We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you and your team for our highly anticipated, yearly Women's Business Luncheon. This fabulous event, brought to you by PDC Construction, is happening on Thursday, October 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This year we are honored to have the phenomenal Kristi Crum, President and CEO of Rock Dental Brands, delivering our keynote address. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!
Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/LRRCWomensBusinessLuncheon2023
❗ ❗ ❗ Mark your calendars, business buffs! This Wednesday, October 11, we're hosting an Equip Small Business Series, "Meet the Lender" at the Chamber between 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending an invitation to you to rub shoulders with local lenders and gain insights about various funding options designed exclusively for your small business!
This session is exclusively for Chamber members and guess what? It's completely FREE! Plus, we'll be serving coffee ☕ to keep your energy levels soaring! Don't miss out!
PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/EquipOctober2023
Equip sessions are presented by Delta Dental of Arkansas.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Join us in November for the 2023 Academies of Central Arkansas Career Expo. Last year more than 3,000 scholars were able to visit with more than 85 organizations and we need your help to make this year's event even BIGGER and BETTER! There's no cost to participate.
Space is limited so register now: https://lnkd.in/gjVQdyrK
This event provides every freshman student in the Jacksonville North Pulaski, Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School Districts the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences with business partners, right here in Central Arkansas.
The final deadline to register is October 13th.
The Metro Little Rock Alliance released today a video series focused on targeted industries for economic development recruitment. The videos will be used to market to economic development prospects with the goal of attracting investment and jobs to the region.
Check out the first installment of this series, the Central Arkansas regional overview video: https://youtu.be/Y8wNshBxpJI
#MLRA #economicdevelopment #investment