Business Weekly
August 3 – 7, 2009
- ”Connecting Your Business With China – The World’s Most Dynamic Market”
- Chamber “Door to Door” North Little Rock Regional Meeting Draws 54
- Deadline This Friday for Leadership Arkansas Class IV Applications
- Board Meeting, New Member Lunch Scheduled for August 12
- Small Business Council Sets Two Final Meetings for 2009
- Mark Your Calendar for State Chamber/AIA Annual Meeting
- Welcome to Our New Members
- Thanks to Our Pinnacle Members
- Calendar of Events
“Connecting Your Business With
The State Chamber/AIA, the Arkansas Economic Development
Commission, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Arkansas World Trade Center and
business and community leaders from throughout the state will welcome the
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. during “Connecting Your Business With
China – The World’s Most Dynamic Market,” a seminar from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 at the Capital Hotel, located at
The agenda includes:
8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration/Networking
9 – 9:10 a.m. Welcome by Leslie Schweitzer, Senior Trade Advisor,
9:10 – 9:35 a.m. Morning Keynote with Q&A
Maria Haley, Director, AEDC
Introducing U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln
9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Moderator: Leslie Schweitzer
- Steve Ganster, Managing Partner, Technomic Asia
- Brian Strebel, Vice President, Smart Sourcing
- Neil Bagchi, Director, Business Development, SE, Nair & Co.
10:35 – 11:35 a.m. Resources for
Moderator: Joe Bailey, Director of Business Development, AEDC
-
Dan Hendrix, President,
- Becky Thompson, Deputy Director, AEDC
- Arkansas/China Business Success Stories
11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch Served
12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Luncheon Keynote with Q&A
The Honorable Zhou Wenzhong,
Chinese
Ambassador to the
Introduced by:
The cost for the event is $50 per person with lunch included. Limited seating is available. Reservations must be made by August 6th. To make your reservation or for further information, contact Deb Mathis at 501-210-4212 or dmathis@arkansasstatechamber.com.
Chamber “Door to Door”
The State Chamber/AIA continued with its series of “Door
to Door” Regional Meetings on Thursday, July 30th at the
Wyndham Hotel in
The meeting drew 54 attendees including Arkansas
legislators Shane Broadway, Jane English, Ed Garner, Barry Hyde, Jim Nickels,
Mark Perry and Mary Anne Salmon, and featured presentations on state and
federal governmental affairs issues by State Chamber/AIA President and CEO
Additional “Door to Door” meetings are planned
for August 26 in
Deadline This Friday for Leadership
If you have not yet filled out and sent in your application for Leadership Arkansas Class IV and wish to do so, there’s still time. Applications must be postmarked by this Friday, August 7, 2009. Applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision no later than September 7, 2009.
To apply or learn more about the Leadership Arkansas Program click here. If you have any questions about the application, or about Leadership Arkansas, contact Susie Marks at (501) 372-2222 or smarks@arkansasstatechamber.com.
Leadership
Class members will be chosen to participate in a
stimulating and thought-provoking educational program that consists of a
series of six day and a half sessions held in locations throughout the state.
The sessions will include programming on issues critical to
Graduation from the class will not signify the end, but the beginning of a lifetime of opportunity as a member of Leadership Arkansas. For the graduates of the Leadership Arkansas program, we will convene regular meetings, regional and statewide, to facilitate continuing issues-oriented education, advanced leadership training, networking and the opportunity for members to work together toward shared goals.
Selection Criteria
The Leadership Arkansas Selection Committee is charged
with identifying those individuals most likely to utilize their leadership
abilities for the long-term benefit of
A commitment, motivation and interest in serving
A concern for
An interest in seeking key volunteer and/or appointed state leadership roles
Potential or existing occupational responsibilities that have significant influence on important issues facing the state
A commitment to continued involvement in Leadership Arkansas.
Board Meeting, New Member Lunch Scheduled for August 12
The State Chamber/AIA will hold a board meeting and new member lunch on August 12 in the Bob Lamb Conference Room.
The board meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the new member lunch at 11:45 a.m. The new member lunch is open to all new members and members who have not already attended a new member lunch.
Reservations for the lunch are required. To reserve your spot, contact Deb Mathis at 501-210-4212 or e-mail her at dmathis@arkansasstatechamber.com.
Small Business Council Sets Two Final Meetings for 2009
The State Chamber/AIA Small Business Council has scheduled two final meetings for 2009 on Thursday, September 3rd and Thursday, November 5th. Both meetings will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bob Lamb Conference Room.
The topic for the September 3rd meeting will be “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.” The topic for the November 5th meeting will be “Disaster Preparedness.” Lunch will be provided at both meetings as well as a legislative update.
Small Business Council meetings are open to all State
Chamber/AIA members. For further information, contact
Mark Your Calendar for State Chamber/AIA Annual Meeting
The State Chamber/AIA will hold our 81st Annual
Meeting on Monday, October 19th at the Doubletree Hotel in
U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln will be the keynote speaker
for the Annual Meeting, which will also include a board of directors meeting
and a business meeting. For sponsorship information, contact
Mark your calendar and make plans to attend. Additional information will be forthcoming as the event date gets closer.
Welcome to Our New Members
Thanks to the following companies and organizations that have recently joined the State Chamber/AIA:
City of
Images Printing
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Thanks to Our Pinnacle Members
We would like to express thanks to all of our Pinnacle investors, the respected companies that support the State Chamber/AIA at the highest annual investment levels. We appreciate all that they do for us.
APEX
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Chesapeake Energy, Inc.
Cox Communications
Tyson Foods, Inc.
XTO Energy, Inc.
PEAK
Arvest Bank
AT&T Arkansas
CenterPoint Energy Southern Gas
Electric Cooperatives of
FedEx Freight - East
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Kraft Foods
Nucor/Nucor-Yamato
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Southern Bancorp, Inc.
Southwestern Energy Company
State Farm Insurance
Verizon Wireless
Windstream Corporation
CROWN
Acxiom Corporation
AEP Southwestern Electric Power
Albemarle Corporation
American Greetings Corporation
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation
Bank of the Ozarks
BP America, Inc.
CardinalHealth
CenterPoint Energy Gas Transmission Company
Crossland Construction
Deltic Timber Corporation
Evergreen Packaging Company
Experian
Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc.
Forest Oil Corporation
Glad Manufacturing/A Clorox Company
International Paper Company
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Lion Oil Company
LS Power
McKee Foods Corporation
Metropolitan National Bank
Nabholz Construction Corporation
OG+E
Petrohawk
Philander
RebeccaRice & Associates
Riceland Foods, Inc.
Russellville Steel Co. Inc.
Signature Bank of
Stephens, Inc.
The Clorox Company
The Trane Company
Transplace
US Bank
Waste Management
Weyerhaeuser Company
Wright Lindsey & Jennings
Calendar of Events
August 11 “Connecting
Your Business With
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Capital Hotel
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August 12 State Chamber/AIA Board Meeting
10 a.m.
State Chamber Conference Room
August 12 New Member Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
State Chamber Conference Room
September 3 Small Business Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
State Chamber Conference Room
October 19 State Chamber/AIA Annual Meeting
State Chamber/AIA Board Meeting
DoubleTree Hotel
November 5 Small Business Council Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
State Chamber Conference Room
