Events

Bringing Business and Community Leaders Together!

Networking is more than handshakes and swapping business cards. It's about building lasting and valuable relationships. Whether you are launching a business, expanding your product or service line, or wanting to meet new people, building your network is key.

Upcoming Events

SBS

Small Business Summit

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Location: City Center | 315 North Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72211

Unlock new opportunities for your small business at the Small Business Summit, presented by Bank OZK!

Join us for a day of learning & networking, where you’ll gain valuable knowledge on:

  • Accessing Capital for Growth

  • HR Strategies for Business Success

  • Scaling Your Business Effectively

  • Smart Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses

This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and celebrate local business achievements at the Small Business Impact Awards Luncheon. *Summit registration includes a ticket to the awards celebration!

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SBS

Small Business Impact Awards Luncheon

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Location: City Center | 315 North Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72211

Join us to celebrate 15 outstanding small businesses and small business owners in the Little Rock region at the Small Business Impact Awards Lunch, presented by the Arkansas Small Business  and Technology Development Center (ASBDTC)! 

Finalists will be honored and winners will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Health & Wellness Small Business of the Year Award, presented by Baptist Health

  • The Love, Little Rock Award 

  • Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year

  • Community Impact of the Year Award

  • Small Business of the Year Award, presented by Apartment Hunters

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Create Little Rock Young Professionals - Unplugged Speaker Series

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 12:00–1:00 PM

Location: Little Rock Regional Chamber

Speaker: Carlton Saffa, Chief Market Officer of Saracen Casino Resort

Join us for a Create Little Rock event with Carlton Saffa, CMO of Saracen Casino Resort, as he shares candid insights from his career journey. Connect, learn, and grow with fellow young professionals in a relaxed setting!

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Pickin

Pickin' at the Port

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Location: Port of Little Rock | 10600 Industrial Harbor Drive

Eat. Drink. Network. Join us for Pickin’ at the Port, presented by the Port of Little Rock and Amazon! Enjoy live music from Cons of Formant, great food by Riverside Grocery, and networking along the Arkansas River.

Presented in partnership with Lexicon, Inc. and McGeorge Contracting.

$15 advance | $20 at the gate (space permitting)
21+ only. ID required for all.

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Yearly Ongoing Events

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Midday Meet-up

Midday Meet-up

Each Midday Meet-up lunch networking will be held at a different location to celebrate and support our restaurant chamber members. Our Ambassadors will be on-site to greet you and network.  This event is open to members. Let's lunch local and network.

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Morning Wake-up

Morning Wake-up

Morning Wake-up breakfast networking will be held at a different location to celebrate and support our chamber members. Our Ambassadors will be on-site to greet you and network.  This event is open to members. Let's connect over coffee and conversation.

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Final Friday

Final Friday

Join us for our monthly networking event, hosted by various chamber members on the last Friday of each month. Learn about our host's business and connect with fellow members with an opportunity to share your unique story and find connections with the group.

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Stacy Wilson

Need more information?

Contact Stacy Wilson
Chief Revenue Officer
501.377.6004

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