Special Need Requested
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Runnin' WJ Ranch is hosting a Night To Shine Sponsored
by the Tim Tebow Foundation February 9th 2018
For Special Needs Adults
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Needs: 500 items
Promotional items for the attendees welcome bags..pens, pads, small items, candy, etc. They do not have to match.
All contributions to go into the bags will be helpful and can be dropped off at the Chamber by Friday, February 2nd.
Thank you.
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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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2018 CHAMBER ANNUAL CELEBRATION...
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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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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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RED RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION
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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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TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS
Governmental Meetings
February 5, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
February 20, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
March 5, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
March 20, 6:00 pm, Board of Directors, City Hall
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TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Governmental Meetings
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 CORNYN
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 ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL LESLIE RUTLEDGE
Con artists are playing the odds and cold calling Arkansans about selling their timeshares. While many Arkansans do not "own"
. The callers
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 TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON
AG Paxton Files Multi-State Brief to Prevent Federal Overreach
AG Paxton Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Trump Administration's Plan to Phase Out DACA
REQUEST FOR OPINION:
Request #RQ-0207-KP: Whether an employee of a district attorney's office is eligible to execute and serve a subpoena under article 24.01(b)(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure if the employee is not, at the time of issuance, involved in the proceeding for which the appearance is sought
Request for Opinion #RQ-0208-KP: Whether the Harris County Department of Education may establish a relief fund to provide grant funding to independent school districts located in Harris County impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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 US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mutual fund shareholders would have the option of accessing their shareholder reports and other relevant documents online.
It's time for Washington to turn its attention to tacking the next big to-do item: large-scale modernization of our infrastructure.
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SBA Programs & Resources Entrepreneurial Workshop
The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the SBA Dallas/Fort Worth District Office.
Did you know the federal government buys nearly $500 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year? Government contracts can offer significant opportunities for small businesses, but selling to the government requires a very different approach than selling to the commercial sector.
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BUSINESS ARTICLES OF INTEREST
by Gwen Moritz
Since November 2014, the last time Arkansas Business measured the estrogen fueling the state's publicly traded companies, the number of women directors has
DRUGS
The state of Arkansas will investigate and possibly take action against opioid manufacturers if it determines they behaved unlawfully in worsening the state's
ECONOMY
Arkansas had an estimated 80,400 women-owned businesses in 2017, employing 55,700 workers and generating sales of about $9.5 billion.
The closure of Wal-Mart's small-footprint Express stores have hurt the budgets of some small towns.
Bloomberg News reports that the Federal Reserve released its latest "Beige Book" economic report recently, which found that "almost all of the 12 Federal Reserve
Job cuts at Kimberly-Clark come as the maker of Huggies and Kleenex is seeing a decline in demand for some core products as U.S. birthrates fall.
U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter. Gross domestic product increased at a 2.6 percent annual rate, according to the Commerce Department
EMPLOYMENT
Bloomberg News reports the Labor Department announced that initial jobless claims fell recently by 41,000 to 220,000, "the lowest level since February 1973,"
The establishment of boundaries, education and clear policies regarding behavior in the workplace, according to lawyers and human resources experts, are key for
ENERGY
Hydroelectric power has historically provided the largest share of U.S. renewable energy, but in 2019, wind is expected to surpass hydroelectric power as the
GAMBLING
GOVERNMENT
by Roby Brock
HOUSING
Bloomberg News reports the federal government announced that housing starts in December "eased from the fastest pace in 13 months while permits held steady to
Arkansas' December unemployment rate held steady at 3.7 percent.
Americans cut back their purchases of new homes in December as harsh winter weather dampened demand.
IMMIGRATION
PRODUCTION
The International Energy Agency expects "explosive" growth in U.S. oil production this year while oil prices remain high, putting the country on track to top Saudi
TRANSPORTATION
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, speaking last week in Magnolia, says highways will be back on the agenda during the 2019 legislative session. "
American Airlines' corporate business had its strongest quarterly year-over-year growth rate in two years in the final quarter of 2017, executives said in the
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
"Dean, LaCrecia Barry Receive Palmer Award" Karl Richter, January 20
"In Our View - C.E.Palmer Award" January 20
"Firm Sues Police Department" Lynn LaRowe, January 21
"Texas-side Council Postpones Water Vote" Karl Richter, January 23
"Miller County Pleased At State of General Fund" January 23
"Herron Announces Bid For Assessor" January 24
"Harvin To Seek Re-election to Miller County Clerk Post" January 24
"Circuit Court Clerk To Run For Re-Election" January 24
"Riverbend, City To Discuss Signature Rights" Jennifer Middleton, January 24
"TISD Sets Trustee Election for May 5" January 24
"Riverbend Puts Off Vote On Resolution With City" Jennifer Middleton, January 25
"Cossatot Selects Economic Development Coordinator" January 25
"Morgan To Campaign in Hope" January 25
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 TIP OF THE TOP HAT
* To Texas Middle School SWAT Robotics team taking top 10 placements in the Texas Computer Education Association Area & Intermediate Robotics Challenge.
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