July news & events
July 6, 2020
Ribbon Cuttings
Today's Power Inc.
Tuesday, July 14th
10 am
7300 Industry Drive
North Little Rock

TruService Community Federal Credit Union
Thursday, July 16th
10:30 am
4140 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
New Members
JUNE
Member Milestones
10 Years
Each month we will recognize members
celebrating their anniversaries with 
The Chamber. 
CONGRATULATIONS!
These 13 businesses have been members for 10 years: 
Vanguard of the Month
JUNE
Congratulations!!
RESERVE YOUR TEAM TODAY!
Due to current ADH Covid-19 Guidelines, our annual scramble will be held across two days with tee times assigned from 9 am-1:30 pm, 12 minutes apart. Each player will drive their own cart and boxed lunches will be distributed. 

 DOOR PRIZES NEEDED
If you would be interested in donating a gift certificate, product or service with a $25 value, it will provide great exposure for your business!

We appreciate your participation and understanding! Please contact Kathleen with any questions.
In case you haven't heard, the Argenta Outdoor Dining District is officially open! Seven days a week, from 10 am-10 pm, you can carry and consume food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) from your favorite Argenta eateries, while enjoying the public spaces within the district.

On July 14th, we'll have tents and tables set up in the Argenta Plaza, 510 Main St. NLR, for a cool place to enjoy your purchases and "social distance" network with other young professionals!

No admission fee. Food and drinks available to purchase, carry and consume at the following participating restaurants:
Reno's, Skinny J's, Crush Wine Bar, The Joint Theater and Coffeehouse, Cregeen's and Flyway Brewing Co.
Join us on September 10th in the Argenta Plaza for a socially distant, outdoor networking event!
Sponsorships Still Available!
Contact Elyse for more details.
We have FOUR non-competitive Leads Groups to help you grow your business! For more information about joining, email Kathleen or call 501-372-5959.
Member News & Events
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Extended

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed accepting applications July 6, 2020 in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act.
The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020.
Protect Your Employees and Customers with "Wear A Mask" Signs

To lessen the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Arkansas, the State Chamber/AIA has developed signage encouraging Arkansans to wear face masks in indoor settings. The signs can be accessed and printed here and here and affixed to entrance doors of your company or organization.

These signs are in support of Gov. Hutchinson's efforts to lessen COVID-19 infections and in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Health recommendations here .
Hutchinson Allows Cities to Enact Mask Mandates

Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order that would allow cities to enact a “model ordinance" drafted by the Arkansas Municipal League requiring masks. The order does not require masks statewide and the local ordinance would not include penalties for not complying. Full story here .
$600K in grants revives expansion
at North Little Rock's airport

The North Little Rock Municipal Airport's $3.6 million expansion project is back on after a couple of months of uncertainty because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Aeronautics Division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce was able to provide $600,000 in grants for the project after learning the downturn in revenue from aviation fuel sales wasn't as bad as projected. Full story here .

North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce | nlrchamber.org