August news & events
August 5, 2019
Ribbon Cuttings
Hilton Garden Inn
West Little Rock
Tuesday, August 5th
10 am
10914 Kanis Rd
Little Rock

John Drake-Edward Jones
Wednesday, August 21st
2 pm
4131 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock

TPC-The Payroll Company
Thursday, August 22nd
11 am
400 W. Capitol, Ste. 2840
Little Rock 
Save the Date

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 17TH
NLR YP 2nd Annual Casino Night
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 3RD
"A Night at the Rep" and Silent Auction
Join Our Planning Committee!
The first meeting will be Tuesday, August 20th, 2 pm at The Chamber office. Make plans to attend to learn more or email questions to Emily.
New Members
JULY
Vanguard of the Month
JULY
Jordan McReynolds,
Advantage Service Co.
Congratulations!
JOIN TODAY!
Quarterly informative, networking lunch meetings are attended by military leaders, community leaders, political representatives and business owners, and are held at Camp Robinson. Invites to our special functions become excellent networking opportunities.
Special field trips have included flying C-130 Flights, multiple launch rocket systems, Sniper School tour, simulated firing range, just to name a few.
ADVERTISE
2020 COMMUNITY PROFILE & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
AD SPACE IS LIMITED! 
PLACEMENT DEADLINE: NOV 1ST
Contact  Elyse Cullen  or call  501-372-5959 for more information
LIMITED TEAMS STILL AVAILABLE!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH
8:30 AM & 1 PM FLIGHTS
BURNS PARK CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
FOUR-MAN TEAMS: $600
Presented By:
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!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
4:30 PM
FLYWAY BREWING
314 MAPLE STREET
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
No admission fee. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Flyway will be offering $1 Off Honeybird Blonde Ale pints just for our group! Please RSVP below. 
Second Tuesday Social Hour
DATE AND TIME
08/13/19 4:30pm - 08/13/19 6:30pm

I'll be there!
I can't make it!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
7:30 AM
THE JOINT THEATER & COFFEEHOUSE
301 MAIN STREET
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Light breakfast and coffee provided. Specialty drinks available for purchase. Please RSVP below.
Networking Breakfast
DATE AND TIME
08/27/19 7:30am - 08/27/19 9:00am

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Did You Join The Chamber in the Last 6 Months?  Or Do You Have New Employees That Want to Learn About Us?
Get engaged & learn how to maximize your membership at the FREE "Chamber Connect New Member Orientation"
Thursday, August 22nd
4 pm
North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce 
Conference Center
Tables will be available for attendees to display promotional materials. Please arrive by 3:30 pm if you would like to set up a table.

Sponsored by:
Please RSVP  online , call 501-372-5959 
or email  Kathleen Fitzpatrick .
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH
6 PM RECEPTION
7 PM DINNER
STATEHOUSE CONVENTION CENTER
WALLY ALLEN BALLROOM, LITTLE ROCK
TICKETS: $200/TABLE OF TEN: $2000
Presented By:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
5-7:30 PM
VERIZON ARENA
TICKETS: $20
BUY MORE AND SAVE!
10 TICKETS: $175
20 TICKETS: $325
Presented By:
Member News & Events
Education and
Our Economy
Pulaski County Public School Superintendents Discuss Ford Next Generation Learning
Thursday, August 22
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Statehouse Convention Center,
Wally Allen Ballroom D
A historic partnership between the four public school districts and the five chambers in Pulaski County is forming around a new model for public high school. Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL)  mobilizes educators, local employers and community leaders to transform teaching and learning in high schools by creating and maintaining career-themed academies. 
NLRCVB Debuts Trip Planning Tool and Free App
Designed with Visit Widget, the planning tool provides a new way to explore what North Little Rock has to offer, including upcoming events, popular restaurants and points of interest. Visitors can search by categories like “Arts & Culture”, “Dog Friendly” and “Nightlife”.
If they choose to share their location, visitors will see nearby restaurants or attractions. Users can create itineraries and share with others through email, social and SMS.
The free app (Explore North Little Rock!) is now available in the App Store and Google Play.
Laman Learners’ Online Book Club 
Laman Library’s Laman Learners professional development Book Club examines Kim Scott’s Radical Candor: How to be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity this month. Join the Facebook group , in connection with the William F. Laman Public Library Facebook page .
Laman Learners holds one in-person/Facebook Live gathering each month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Friday (Aug. 30) at Argenta Nutrition, 419 Main Street, across from the Argenta Branch Library. If you aren’t able to pick up a copy of the book beforehand at Argenta Branch Library, don’t let that stop you from attending and sharing ideas.

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