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Card Display Racks Needed
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The Chamber is looking for greeting card racks or brochure racks for the lobby to display member information for visitors and guests. Let the Chamber know if you have these items.
Call Alyssa, 903.792.7191.
Thanks.
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Included in news letter:
Are You In Compliance?
Prime & Contracting Opportunities
Upcoming Events
SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office
Don't Miss These Free Workshops!
February 5,6,7 and 9
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RIVERBEND WATER RESOURCES DISTRICT
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
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NEXT RIVERBEND REGULAR MEETING: Wednesday, January 24, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
Upcoming Project(s):
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RRVA
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
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RRVA 93rd Annual Convention
Horseshoe River Dome
Bossier City, LA
21-22 February 2018
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ARKANSAS GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS
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List of Holidays
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Welcome to "On The Record"
This is a weekly publication of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce. We will be presenting information on public policy, governmental meetings, and issues of business concern. Our Mission is
"To lead and advocate for sustainable economic growth and prosperity for our region
." Our goal is to provide you with information to empower your engagement. Thank you for your partnership with the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
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DEAN & LACRECIA BARRY RECOGNIZED WITH PALMER AWARD
Dean Barry and his wife, LaCrecia Barry were recognized with the Palmer Award for community service, involvement, commitment, and support for the Greater Texarkana community. The award was presented by Palmer Hussman, great grandson of Clyde Palmer, and directgor of community relations for WEHCO Media. The award was presented during the annual celebration program of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
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 DON'T MISS THESE ARTICLES!!
The "On The Record" contains information on many topics which may be useful in your business and add to your knowledge of the community. Areas of particular interest are:
Employment Numbers & Possible Gas Tax & Arkansas State Candidates to Date.
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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
Governmental Meetings
January 29, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
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TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Governmental Meetings
January 22, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting,
February 12, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
February 26, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
March 12, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
March 26, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
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 UNITED STATES SENATOR JOHN BOOZMAN
* Supporting Broadband Funding
* Awarding Law Enforcement Grants
* Ending the Clean Power Plan
* Advocating for Arkansas River 12-foot Channel
* Recognizing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
* Congratulating Fort Smith
* Recognizing Arkansas Veterans
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 ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL LESLIE RUTLEDGE
Although some companies offer refund anticipation loans during tax season, these loans can actually cost consumers money. Arkansans
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 TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON
Latest
news
from Attorney General Paxton's office:
* AG Paxton Leads 22-State Coalition in Filing Brief with U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Unborn and Uphold Free Speech Rights
* AG Paxton Files Appeal Opposing Today's Foster Care Ruling
* AG Paxton Commends President Trump for Protecting the Unborn
* AG Paxton Files Appeal Opposing Today's Foster Care Ruling
* AG Paxton Files Lawsuit Against Business that Caused Bastrop Complex Fire
* AG Paxton Issues Statement on Today's Foster Care Ruling
* AG Paxton Unveils New Training Video to Mobilize Texans in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
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ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE
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Older Workers Account for All Net Job Growth Since 2000
The workforce has been growing, and almost all of the growth is due to workers aged 55 and older
Despite recent gains in home prices and equity, families should be cautious about putting too much of their assets in homeownership
A brief look at some key policy presentations by St. Louis Fed President Bullard in 2017: on inflation, the yield curve, the Fed's balance sheet and more.
SR 18-2 - Interagency Statement on Accounting and Reporting Implications of the New Tax Law
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 US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
An SUV tows a boat on the freeway in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit. Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg. After decades of inaction, now is the time Washington should move on
rebuilding and modernizing America's infrastructure
, the head of the U.S. Chamber declared.
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Starting a new business in 2018? SBA has programs and services to help you succeed. Kick off the year right by taking these 10 steps.
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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
The January 2018 Texas Labor Market Review will be released on Tuesday, January 23, following the Bureau of Labor Statistics release of state employment and unemployment data. In the event of a federal government shutdown, the release will occur as soon as possible after BLS returns to work. All Texas state and sub-state labor market data for December 2017 are now available at
www.tracer2.com
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New Texas labor market data is available!
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RIVERBEND WATER RESOURCE BOARD
Agenda
for Riverbend's next Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Riverbend Offices at 228 A Texas Avenue, Texarkana, TX 75503 (Exit 206 off of I-30)
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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS DISTRICT COURT
Judge Wren Autrey has announced the Texarkana, Arkansas District Court and the Miller County District Court will grant Amnesty beginning January 19, 2018 through April 30, 2018 for individuals that have outstanding warrants for failure to appear, probation violation, or failure to report.
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POSSIBLE GAS TAX INCREASE
"With President Trump and Congress turning their attention to infrastructure in the coming weeks, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is preparing for an uphill battle: a push to raise the federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon to help pay for the initiative," The Washington Post's John Wagner reports. "The proposal, which will be formally introduced later this week, is part of a series of principles the nation's largest business lobby will offer in a bid to help shape the debate about upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, airports and other critical infrastructure." - "Chamber President Thomas J. Donohue said his organization wants 'to put our oar in the water' and acknowledged that it would be 'a tough vote' to raise the gas tax for the first time since 1993. But he argued that support has been building in the business community and elsewhere." Donohue
noted his support
for upping the gas tax in remarks last week after his "State of American Business" speech but didn't reveal the Chamber would make a lobbying push for it.
Full story
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BUSINESS ARTICLES OF INTEREST
ARKANSAS
COMMERCE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amazon has narrowed its hunt for a second headquarters to 20 locations, concentrated among cities in the U.S. East and Midwest.
ECONOMY
In a survey of businesses, Express asked respondents, "Is your current employment market staying the same, trending, up or
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) increased in December, after virtually no change in November. The index now
ELECTION
Andrew DeMillo writes that Gov. Asa Hutchinson's $5.6 billion budget proposal "is a preview of the campaign message he'll offer as he seeks
See the current list of statewide candidates as of today.
ENVIRONMENT
U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, supports the Environmental
GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN
The government is just hours away from seeing its funding expire, and Congress has yet to forge any clear path for how it will avoid a
RETAIL
Adobe Analytics reports that U.S. shoppers spent a record $108 billion online during the 2017 holiday season - 15 percent more than in 2016
TOURISM
States that once fought to maintain segregation are banding together to promote civil rights tourism at sites across the South, including at
TRANSPORTATION
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ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The 2017 State Chamber/AIA Annual Report was recently published and distributed to our member businesses.
The Annual Report
can also be found on our website.
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT SITUATION SUMMARY by Express Employment Professionals
Major Industry Employment:
Construction: + 30,000
Retail Trade: - 20,300
Professional and Business Services: + 19,000
Healthcare and Social Assistance: + 29,200
Leisure and Hospitality: + 29,000
Education and Health Services: + 28,000
Information: + 7,000
Transportation and Warehousing: + 1,800
Government: + 2,000
Manufacturing: + 25,000
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
"An Equal Opportunity Disease" January 13
"Officials Tell of Opioids Effect On Local Courts, Jails" Lynn LaRowe, January 14
"Governor To Seek A $10M Hike In Funding For Higher Education" Jennifer Middleton, January 15
"Bowie County To Make Electronic Voting Machines Available For All" January 15
"Bowie County Libertarian Party To Hold First Meeting Tuesday" January 15
"Miller County Sheriff To Seek Another Term" January 16
"Local Businessman To Run For Spot On Arkansas-side Board" Karl Richter, January 17
"Jan Morgan Slates Meet" January 18
"Tax Collector Hopeful Eyes Delinquency" January 18
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 TIP OF THE TOP HAT
* To
Cory Floyd for his two year service as Chairman of the Board of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
* To
Mark Van Herpen as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce
* To
Joey Martin, retiring Chairman of the Economic Development Council Executive Committee of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
* To
Joel Orr and
Scott Norton upon their recognition as members of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
* To
Steve Mayo,
Ross Sarine,
Scott Tipton and
Donna McDaniel for their service as members of the Executive Committee of the Economic Development Council of the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce.
* To
Dean & LaCrecia Barry upon their selection as the 2018 Palmer Award Recipients. The Award was presented by Palmer Hussman, the Great Grandson of Clyde Palmer, at the 2018 Chamber Annual Celebration Dinner.
* To
Shelia Cook being selected Ambassador of the Year for the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce
* To
Alan Kellerr promotion to Lieutenant;
Nicholas Ontiveros promoted to Sergeant and
Christopher Spear
promoted to Corporal; all members of the Miller County Sheriff's Department.
* To
Larry Sims, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, for his 40 years of pastoral service to the church and to the community.
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