AEDCE MemberLink July/August 2018

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AEDCE Annual Conference Don't Miss this Event! Register today! The Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) Annual Conference is the premier annual gathering of economic development and chamber professionals in Arkansas. This conference is THE place for chamber professionals and economic developers to gain classroom knowledge as well as glean wisdom from their peers while building their professional network. Conference Website

Intentional Membership Growth Seminar with Shari Pash Multi-tasking and juggling priorities is a way of life in your chamber. How do you simplify steps for signing new members and strengthening retention? In this session, we will discuss and learn about the key areas of focus for membership growth. Also, provides an overview on how to implement and utilize the steps of the recruitment/sales process. Learn More/Register

Site Location Consultant Round Table Join our conference site selector panel for an in-depth small group discussion about top business location factors including talent/workforce development, incentives, infrastructure, technology, and the impact of opportunity zones, tax reform, and federal tariffs. Also, up for conversation is Arkansas' and the region's competitiveness and what they see as their clients' biggest needs going into the next decade. Learn More/Register

Issue 1/Lawsuit Reform Amendment AEDCE Endorses Issue 1 Issue 1 is the most important economic development related item on the 2018 ballot. To enhance Arkansas's competitiveness, we need your support to win in November. NEW! Issue 1 Fact Booklet Learn how your chamber/EDO can get involved - contact Carl Vogelpohl!

AEDCE Member Spotlight!! Ashley Smith with the Mena/Polk County Chamber of Commerce & Steve Cox with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Keep Reading What's New in... Van Buren? This month’s feature, “Right Here. Right Now.” profiles the partnerships and new developments occurring in Van Buren including the opening of Freedom Park, the revitalization of Main Street, and the unique collaboration between the school system and the business community. Keep Reading

AEDCE Resource Guide Building a Skilled Workforce for a Stronger Southern Economy is a new report published by the National Skills Coalition and the Federal Reserve banks of St. Louis and Atlanta. Download the Report Arkansas Economic Development Guide Excellent new economic development guide on doing business in the Natural State including regional profiles and interviews with key players. Download the Guide

Business Cybersecurity & Fraud Seminar While cybersecurity is a concern among all businesses, the majority of all targeted cyberattacks in the past year were directed at small and mid-sized businesses. Manufacturing Solutions, a department of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Existing Business Resource Division, will host a cybersecurity and fraud seminar focused on businesses. The event will be held Wednesday, September 12th at the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce. Learn More

Doing Business With Asia Seminar The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) in collaboration with the World Trade Center Arkansas and the Sam M. Walton College of Business invite AEDCE members to participate in a workshop centered around doing business with Asia. August 30th in Rogers Learn More

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