CHAMBER DATES
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TEXARKANA USA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CHRISTMAS TREES NEEDED
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The Chamber is looking for
artificial
Christmas Trees to use at the
Annual Celebration, January 19th, Arkansas Convention Center.
If you are throwing out your artificial Christmas Tree after Christmas, let the Chamber know. We can use it at the Celebration. Call Alyssa, 903.792.7191.
Thanks.
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CHAMBER DATES
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TEXARKANA USA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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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New Membership Only Opportunity!!!
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2018 CHAMBER COMMUNITY GUIDE
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Now is the time to take advantage of this special opportunity to highlight your membership in the Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce. The new 2018 Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is being prepared. Included is information for new and present residents and businesses, tourists, and conventions. Every member of the Chamber as of December 2017 shall be listed twice. Be a sponsor of this publication and have a display image. Right now if you reserve your display image. Call Alyssa 903-792-7191 to take part in this opportunity.
*The previous membership directory will not be printed in 2018.
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SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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Applications for Small Business Awards Being Accepted Until Jan. 9. Apply Now
Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for SBA's National Small Business Week awards. All nominations must be mailed or hand delivered to the nearest SBA office no later than 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 9. To learn more about the awards and submit a nomination, click here.
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Dallas/Ft. Worth Office
ON-LINE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR TRAINING
JANUARY 2018
SELF-CERTIFICATION of 7(j) ELIGIBILITY
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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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THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SBA Business Smart Toolkit Webinar Series
January 10, 17 and 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Linda Williams, Economic Development Specialist for the Small Business Administration
How to Write an Effective Business Plan
In order to evaluate your business success, acquire money from lending institutions, and inform interested parties about your business you MUST have a business plan
This is a FREE workshop!!
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
5:30-7:30pm
J. Erik Jonsson Dallas Central Library
Dallas. Texas
SCORE Dallas Chapter
214-987-9491
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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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 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:
Transportation (TXDOT); Articles of Interest: Elections, Workforce.
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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
Governmental Meetings
January 16, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
Governmental Meeting Results
Adopt a Resolution
confirming the
City Manager's nomination and appointment Tyler Richards as the Public Works Department Director - Approved.
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TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Governmental Meetings
January 8, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting,
January 22, 6:00 pm, City Council Meeting, City Hall
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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 ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL LESLIE RUTLEDGE
If the recent cold snap is a sign of what is to come this winter, Arkansans can expect higher than normal energy costs. The low temperatures mean furnaces are working overtime, and more money is draining from our pocketbooks to try to stay warm.
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 TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON
* AG Paxton and 48 States Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation
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ARKANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE
Fourth Quarter 2017 Reports
Political Action Committee (PAC) Reports, Campaign Contribution & Expenditure (CC&E) Reports, and Lobbyist Activity Reports for Fourth Quarter 2017 (10-1-17 to 12-31-17) are due January 15, 2018.
2018 Political Action Committee (PAC) Registration
2018 Lobbyist Registration
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Do Institutional Investors Chase Returns?
Studies have shown that individual investors tend to invest in assets that have recently done well. Do institutional investors do the same?
Consumers have been steadily deleveraging since 2009, but different patterns have emerged around different types of debt.
With expected growth in U.S. government deficits and debt, the Fed may face challenges.
The Federal Reserve has updated content on their web site in the H.2 Report section.
Updated content on the Federal Reserve Website in the Federal Banking Regulations section. This information has been recently changed and is now available for your review.
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 US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By Sean Hackbarth, Senior Editor, Digital Content
Is America's swagger back? Americans felt better about the economy last year. Gallup found that for the first time
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 ARKANSAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The slate of Officers and Directors of each organization for 2018. The Boards of each organization elected their Officers in an electronic vote.
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 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
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BUSINESS ARTICLES OF INTEREST
BUDGET
CONSTRUCTION
U.S. builders spent 0.8 percent more on construction projects in November, the fourth consecutive monthly
ECONOMY
The New York Times reports that "a wave of optimism has swept over American business leaders, and it is
This article will be based on the results of leading regional manufacturing surveys. These surveys indicate what we
Given national trends and local statistics, local retailing may be over-built, and a down-shift could be imminent,
An economist says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states rose over the past month,
ELECTION
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday spoke to reporters about several issue, including potential healthcare
ENERGY
$4.5 billion renewable project - the largest single-site wind farm in America - will deliver sustainable energy
FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION
The Jan. 22 deadline is nearing for U.S. states to comply with federal Real ID requirements. Twenty-seven states
GOVERNMENT
The Veterans Affairs Department is the least popular federal agency in the country among more than a dozen
RETAIL
Analytics firm One Click Retail says Amazon was responsible for about 44 percent of all U.S. e-commerce
SECURITY
The Jan. 22 deadline is nearing for state compliance with federal Real ID requirements. U.S. state driver's licenses
As if marijuana law wasn't confusing enough. The Associated Press, citing two sources with direct
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says the Department of Justice should distinguish between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana when deciding how to enforce
MEDICAID
After Arkansas celebrated topping more than 3 million residents last month, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state
WORKFORCE
The bills aim to boost women, veterans and others under-represented in tech fields.
Michelle Kaemmerling and Daveante Jones of the Wright Lindsey Jennings law firm provide a preview of what
U.S. companies ended 2017 with strong hiring in December, adding the most jobs in nine months,
When the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment passed just over a year ago, businesses with employees
Employers added 148,000 jobs in December, suggesting that the U.S. economy entered 2018 with solid
Although the U.S. Department of Labor's 2016 overtime exemption rules were invalidated this year, the DOL's
by Jacob Lively
Changes to Arkansas' concealed carry laws have left many employers with questions about what rights their
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
"Arkansas Side Is Recognized For Quality of Financial Reporting" Karl Richter, December 30
"Arkansas Legalizes Medical Marijuana" Karl Richter January 1
"Arkansas Side Approves Hiring of New Public Works Director" Karl Richter, January 3
"Republican Showdown" Editorial, January 3
"Pond Project Is Almost Complete" Karl Richter, January 4
"New Oder In The Courts" Lynn LaRowe, January 4
"DeQueen, Ark, Scores Funding For New Bridge" January 4
"Area Lawyer To Run For Judgeship" January 4
"Walraven Announces Bid For Another Term As Sheriff" January 4
"Cranford Seeking Re-Election For County Judge" January 4
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