March news & events
March 2, 2020
Ribbon Cuttings
First Community Bank
Friday, March 6th
10:30 am
8201 Ranch Blvd., Ste B-4
Little Rock

NLR Fire Station #10
Thursday, March 2nd
2 pm
8800 Highway 70 East
North Little Rock

Cody Dertow-
Edward Jones
Tuesday, March 24th
10 am
3420 John F Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock

Waco Title
Wednesday, March 25th
2 pm
5917 John F Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock
SAVE THE DATE
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 27TH
Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Statehouse Convention Center, Wally Allen Ballroom
Little Rock
6 pm
NOMINATIONS
NOW OPEN!
DEADLINE MARCH 9TH
Join a Committee
in 2020!
 
Vanguard
(The Doers)
Serves in a public relations capacity by representing The Chamber in the community
Attends all ribbon cuttings,groundbreakings and grand openings
Provides volunteer support for all Chamber events
Serves as mentors to new and existing Chamber members

A Taste for Business
Plans The Chamber's annual "A Taste for Business" food and business expo
Solicits sponsors and vendors
Assists in selling tickets to event

Business After Hours
"Disco in Dogtown"
Plans 70s themed Business After Hours Networking event
Solicits sponsors and vendors
Assists in selling tickets to event

Golf
Plans The Chamber's annual golf scramble
Solicits sponsors and giveaways
Volunteers the day of the tournament 

Education 
Works with the business community and local educational institutions to provide a quality workforce
Identifies outstanding local students for scholarships
Promotes and supports quality public school education
Supports the following Educational Programs: Arkansas Scholars, ALPS: Advancement, Leadership, Personal Growth & Service, and AR Kids Read   

LEADS Group
(3 non-competitive groups)
Exchanges leads, ideas and information through the fellowship of members of diverse professions
Furthers business and financial interests between Chamber members
Quarterly dues: $25.00 (First quarter free!)

Military Relations 
Enhances good relationships between Chamber business members, The Little Rock Air Force Base and Camp Robinson
Continues to seek new ways to assist the military community  

For more details about chamber programs and events, visit www.nlrchamber.org . 
To join a committee, email nlrchamber@nlrchamber.org  
or call 501-372-5959.
New Members
FEBRUARY
Member Milestones
25 Years
Each month we will recognize members
celebrating their anniversaries with 
The Chamber. 
CONGRATULATIONS!
These 5 businesses have been members for 25 years: 
Vanguard of the Month
FEBRUARY
Bob Joiner,
Congratulations!
Friday, March 6th
11:45 am - 1 pm
NLR Chamber of Commerce Conference Center 
 
Featured Speaker:
Michael Marion,
General Manager, Simmons Bank Arena

Sponsored By:
$12.00 - With Reservations by March 4th
$15.00 - At the Door & After Deadline
RSVP: 372-5959 or   nlrchamber@nlrchamber.org
TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH
4:30 PM
AGASI7 ROOFTOP BAR & KITCHEN
322 ROCK ST.
LITTLE ROCK

No admission fee. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Please RSVP below.

Entertainment Provided By:

Hosted by NLR YP Board Member:
Second Tuesday Social Hour
LOCATION
Agasi7

DATE AND TIME
03/10/20 4:30pm - 03/10/20 6:30pm

I'll be there!
I can't make it!
18th Annual Terry C. Hartwick 
Arkansas Scholars Celebration
Thursday, April 2nd
Honoring Seniors graduating as AR Scholars

Presented and Hosted By:
The Arkansas Scholars program is a program of the Arkansas Business and Education Alliance supported by the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. Students are required to meet a set of criteria that will prepare them for both the workplace and additional education after high school. The Chamber is asking its business members or individuals to partner in this great achievement. 

The following sponsorship opportunities available are:
Scholarship Sponsor - $1000
AR Scholars Celebration Sponsor - $250
 
Please contact Kennedy Driskill for more details.
Presented By:
Join us for "Disco in Dogtown" a 70s-themed Business After Hours event on April 16th at Argenta Plaza. We'll have lots of food, drinks, networking, funky music and a costume contest. Wear a costume and receive $5 off admission. So grab your gogo boots and platform shoes and reserve your tickets today!
Sponsorships Still Available!
Contact Elyse for more details.

Presented By:
Member News & Events
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Friday, March 6th
6-9 pm
Burns Park Hospitality House
NLRPEF will have a trivia contest and silent auction with items from local restaurants, photography sessions, painting, tickets and much more.
Participation is by registration only:
Register your team via email Jordan King at Kingje1780@gmail.com
Cost: $200 per team
(max 8 people per team)
All proceeds go to NLRPEF. Have fun, and give back to a program that is working to help our NLR students!
North Little Rock Public Education Foundation is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving NLR schools. Their fundraising works to provide Innovative Teaching Grants for teachers.

Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, March 19th
11:15 am-12:30 pm
Whole Hog Cafe
2516 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock

North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce | nlrchamber.org