http://jonesborochamber.org Jonesboro Chamber YWP 12.06.09 http://jonesborochamber.org/view/business-after-hours-at-lorettas-catering Join the Chamber for Business After Hours on Thursday, March 11 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Loretta's Catering. Loretta’s Catering To Your Needs, owned and operated by Loretta Kelly and Kathy Cardwell, has been in business for over a decade. Find out more information on their website here or visit their location during Business After Hours tonight! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:01:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/house-passes-jobs-bill The Washington Post reported, "The House voted 217 to 201 to approve a $15 billion measure that would give tax breaks to companies for hiring new employees. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:06:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/chamber-and-dja-partner-with-the-delta-center-to-offer-two-small-business-workshops The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center along with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Jonesboro Association will hold two small business marketing workshops Tuesday, March 23rd. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/join-us-for-recycling-bootcamp-sponsored-by-marck-industries Learn all the best practices to begin and continue a recycling program at your business. Join the Environment Committee for recylcing bootcamp being sponsored by Marck Industries. To reserve your space, contact Candace Martin at 933-5755 or cmartin@jonesborochamber.com. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:29:28 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/2010-expo-contracts-available If you haven't reserved your booth yet for the largest Business Expo in Arkansas, call Tammy today at 932-6691 or download your contract here. This year's Expo will feature the Roaring 20's on April 22 at the ASU Convocation Center. Booth prices are $275 for Jonesboro Chamber members and $575 for non-members. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/register-now-for-the-young-professionals-leadership-conference Register now for the Young Professionals Leadership Conference and gain valuable skills from general session speakers and track sessions such as interviewing tips for the Interviewee and Interviewer, becoming a confident public speaker, and effectively using social media in your business. To register, call Candace at 933-5755 or email her cmartin@jonesborochamber.com. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:10:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/arkansas-rural-development-conference The Arkansas Rural Development Conference is designed for anyone interested in improving the quality of life in Arkansas’s rural communities.Outstanding speakers and panelists are lined up along with plenty of entertainment. Please contact Stephanie Neipling at (501)682-6012 for any questions. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:42:22 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/power-breakfast-sponsored-by-liberty-bank Register today for the Power Breakfast sponsored by Liberty Bank on Friday, April 2 featuring Cari Kaufman, a Northwest Arkansas native, who will speak on "Achieiving Uncommon Success". Register by calling 932-6691 or emailing cmartin@jonesborochamber.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:40:03 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/reserve-your-expo-booth-today Don't miss out on the largest Business Expo in Arkansas and book your 2010 Expo Booth today. Download the contract here. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:46:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/great-benefits-member-2-member-discounts One of the best benefits for chamber members are the great discounts offered to chamber members by chamber members through the Member to Member Discount program. To see an updated list of discounts click here or to get more cards for your company call Mandy at 932-6691. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:52:41 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/speed-networking-tonight Art Advertising is sponsoring the Speed Networking event Thusday, March 4 at the Jonesboro Chamber from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Art Advertising is the home of over nine different types of printing products and services. To find out more, call Art Advertising at (870)935-4042 to place your order today! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:46:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/power-breakfast-sponsored-by-productive-staffing See pictures from this morning's Power Breakfast sponsored by Productive Staffing by clicking here. Chamber members heard from Janet McNeese of Productive Staffing and Christy Frazier of Southern Bank about the importance of customer service and the wonderful 24/7 hour service provided by Productive Staffing for all your staffing needs. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:29:21 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/attend-recycling-bootcamp-for-your-business Join the Environment Committee for "Recycling Bootcamp" as the second part in our Go Green Lunch & Learn Series on Wednesday, March 17 at noon at the Chamber. Learn how to create and maintain a recycling program at your business and how to reuse some things you never thought could be recycled! RSVP to Candace Martin at (870)933-5755 or cmartin@jonesborochamber.com Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:53:59 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/jypn-night-at-city-youth-ministries Members of JYPN volunteered at City Youth Ministries last night by serving dinner donated by The Olive Garden in Jonesboro. See pictures from the event here. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:22:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/jypn-members-identify-ways-to-strengthen-nea Two members of the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network served on a taskforce with the Northeast Arkansas Economic Development Coaltion to identify the strengths and challenges facing Northeast Arkansas when it comes to attracting and retaining young professionals to live and work in communities across our Region. Read the full article here. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:50:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/usda-offering-rural-business-grants- If you own a business in a rural area - an area other than a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 - you may qualify for the USDA's Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG) Program. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:34:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/asu-committee-and-the-red-wolf-club-awards-night-at-the-ballpark-packages-to-paint-the-town-red-winners- The ASU Committee of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the ASU Red Wolf Club to reward participants of the popular "Paint the Town Red" festivities. This year’s winners include: Craighead Electric Co-op, Sharp PHO & St. Bernard’s, Northeast Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Steve Doty Properties, United Way, the Acoustical Group, South Wind Heights, Liberty Bank, Blue Coast Burrito and Healthcare Insurance of Arkansas. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:22:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/noon-meetings-at-the-chamber The JYPN Social Committee and the Membership Development Committee will meet at noon today March 1 at the Chamber. Bring your lunch and stop by one of these committee meetings to get involved in your Chamber! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:57:37 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/2010-edp-plus-grants-now-available-for-businesses-in-the-mid-south- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) has announced the launch of their 2010 Economic Development Program (EDP) Plus Grants. The program is giving away business grants to small business owners who operate their companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas. The grants can be up to $25,000 in funding. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:44:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/carole-damron-will-serve---as-united-way--of-northeast-arkansas--executive-director-- United Way of Northeast Arkansas is pleased to announce Carole Damron recently assumed the role of Executive Director. Carole replaces Wendy Kirk, who transferred to United Way of Birmingham, Alabama after serving the organization for almost two years. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:55:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/jypn-reaches-145-members JYPN added several new members over the last two weeks as they continue to grow at a record pace. For more information about our newest members, click here. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:06:21 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/make-your-reservation-today-for-power-breakfast Productive Staffing is sponsoring the next Chamber Power Breakfast on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:45 a.m. Christy Frazier will speak on "Customer Service in Your Business". Make your reservation today by calling the Chamber at 932-6691. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:40:36 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/us-senate-passes-jobs-bill The Senate has approved a $15 billion jobs bill, 70 to 28. The next stop is the House where Democratic leaders are weighing whether to pass the Senate version or go to conference to reconcile it with the $154 billion jobs bill the House passed in December. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:36:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/arkansas-department-of-workforce-services-offers-funding-for-training-existing-employees The Arkansas Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) is to support training projects that will benefit business and industry by assisting in the skill development of incumbent workers, thereby increasing employee opportunities, and company growth and productivity. Training in portable skills results in a more highly skilled and versatile workforce that contributes to Arkansas' ability to attract new business and creates an environment conducive to expansion. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:33:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/whats-on-your-facebook-page Learn about the best practices regarding your business facebook page through this year's JYPN Leadership Conference. Contact Candace Martin at (870)932-6691 or cmartin@jonesborochamber.com today to register for this two day event! Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:31:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/mid-south-basic-economic-development-course If you have not yet taken a Basic course, please join us in Little Rock in March. If you have, please identify any economic developers, elected officials, department or agency personnel, or other community leaders who should attend this course. Contact them and help them to register TODAY. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:29:00 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/leaving-a-professional-mark- Find out more about how the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network is making a difference in our community through their volunteer work with City Youth Ministries. Learn more by contact Candace Martin at cmartin@jonesborochamber.com or click here for more information. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:51:37 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/new-study-shows-chamber-of-commerce-members-offer-safer-bet-when-it-comes-to-business-credit-risk The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) today announced the publication of a new study detailing the credit scores and payment behavior of ten local chambers of commerce across the United States, comparing their member businesses with other regional, state and national business averages. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:37:23 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/reserve-your-space-today-for-the-agri-business-breakfast Senator Lincoln will be the featured speaker at this year's Agri Business breakfast on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 a.m. at the Holiday Inn. To reserve your spot, contact Candace Martin at cmartin@jonesborochamber.com or 933-5755. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:00:05 GMT http://jonesborochamber.org/view/asu-committee-draws-names-for-member-appreciation-night The ASU Committee will draw names of businesses who have participated in Paint the Town Red in past years for a member appreciation night with the ASU Baseball team. The businesses will be drawn at the ASU Committee meeting today February 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Families Inc. office on Stadium Blvd. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:52:43 GMT