AEDCE MemberLink
February 2020
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Small Business Administration & AEDCE Disaster Preparedness Webinar
February 19th
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The US Small Business Administration in conjunction with AEDCE is hosting a
FREE
webinar on Wednesday, February 19th for AEDCE members and their local chamber/EDO members to help them devise a plan and get the resources they need to incorporate into their disaster planning.
This webinar will equip you and your members with the tools they need to have at the ready when and if they face a natural or man-made disaster.
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Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course
April 6 - 9, Little Rock
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Accredited by the International Economic Development Council, the Mid-South BEDC is designed for community leaders who participate in the process of community & economic development at all scales–local, regional, state, and federal. The course includes elected officials, government agency staff, planners, utility and transportation personnel, business leaders, real estate developers, other community volunteers, educators, and chamber or economic development organization professionals and their staff.
A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. Complete the scholarship application by 2/28 for priority consideration.
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MAKO Conference
April 19 - 21, Branson
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The MAKO Conference brings together chamber professionals from a 4-state region offering personal and professional development resources through keynote presentations, specialized conference sessions, networking opportunities with other chamber pros across the region.
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2020 Arkansas Economic Development Foundation Luncheon - April 21st
The Arkansas Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) will host a luncheon on April 21st in Little Rock featuring the President & CEO of Georgia-Pacific, Christian Fischer.
AEDF exists to to support existing industry and attract jobs and new business to Arkansas. This is accomplished through many activities including research, site visits, and recruitment support through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC).
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Arkansas State Chamber/AIA
Arkansas State Society
DC Fly-In
May 13 - 15
Please make plans to join the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA and the Arkansas State Society for the annual DC Fly-In scheduled for May 13 - 15.
Registration will open mid-February but sponsorships are available by contacting
Bill Watson.
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AR State Chamber Legislative Reception
April 14, Little Rock
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Make plans to join the Arkansas State Chamber/AIA at their Annual Legislative Reception on April 14th. Although this is a Fiscal Session year, you don't want to miss the opportunity to network and visit with Arkansas General Assembly members, policymakers, and governmental affairs representatives.
No sign-up is needed. We will see you under the BIG TENT!
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Leadercast 2020
Positive Disruption
May 7, North Little Rock
Make plans to join the AR State Chamber for Leadercast 2020, one of the world's largest simulcast leadership development experiences featuring world-renown change makers from business, entertainment, publishing, finance, sports, and more. CPU credits are available and an excellent way to bring together your team for a leadership experience you won't forget.
9th speaker just announced - Earvin "Magic" Johnson! Group discounts available!
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2020 AEDCE Chamber Operations Survey
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Be on the lookout next week for the 2020 Chamber Operations Survey. This survey is being conducted by AEDCE utilizing Qualtrics and the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI).
All survey responses will be kept confidential and only aggregate survey data will be reported.
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2020 AEDCE Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for 2020 AEDCE Scholarships. This is an excellent way to further your career and get the training you need to enhance your professional growth. Deadline to apply is
February 28th, so get those applications in soon!
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Be Pro Be Proud
Spring Semester 2020 Tour
The Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop is coming to a town near you! With over 520 tour stops since its inception, BPBP is changing the way students, educators, and parents think about Career & Technical Education career paths.
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Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2020-2024 - Focus Group & Public Input Session
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The Arkansas Consolidated Plan Advisory Committee is beginning the process of preparing a new Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. The committee has scheduled a Public Input Session and two Focus Group Meetings to obtain citizen comments to determine the priorities for use of grant funds during this five-year period.
During these meetings state agencies will obtain public input regarding the allocation of approximately $32.8 million in State CDBG, HOME, NHTF, ESG, and HOPWA funds for the next fiscal year beginning in July 2020, as well as set priorities for the next Five-Year Plan.
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FREE Resource for Employers
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Together Arkansas
Opioid Response Initiative
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Maintaining a drug-free workforce is critical to Arkansas's economic success both from a business recruitment/expansion angle and local community development. Please consider sharing these FREE tools with your members to aid them in developing a drug-free workplace program and to join in the fight against the opioid epidemic in Arkansas.
Visit Together Arkansas
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Check out these noteworthy articles, websites, or news stories highlighting economic development/chamber trends. Feel free to share anything you've found that might be of interest to other AEDCE members.
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