2018 Program of Work

Programs & Events
Volunteer Executive
Kylia Stewart, Suddenlink Media
- Altice USA , & Todd Sweeden,
Sweeden Florist, Co-Chairs of
Programs & Events
Staff Responsibility
Stephanie Barnes-Nickols,
Executive Vice President - Chamber
Programs
Major Function
The Events Council is comprised of
the Program & Events Committee
and the Expo Committee. The
purpose of the Events Council
is to promote new and ongoing
membership in the Chamber. The
Events Council helps to plan and
implement programs during the
year, taking a lead role in selecting
topics and speakers, and recruiting
individuals for presentations on
appropriate and current business
issues. With responsibilities ranging
from development of new events
to analyzing their effectiveness,
the committee works with
Chamber staff to design, market
and implement these initiatives.
Through the available committees
and corresponding events, members
and member organizations are
provided with various opportunities
to engage with the community in
a positive way, share information
about their products and/or services
to a new and existing customer
base, and grow their professional
network. Events and Programs are
scheduled throughout the year and
offer a multitude of involvement
opportunities.
First Friday Breakfast
Once a month, the Chamber will
host a new event that combines
breakfast, business networking
and an informational business
program. Attendees will have the
opportunity to meet one another
and share ideas while enjoying a
delicious breakfast. This informative
and exciting function is an earlymorning
must for anyone seeking to
network with other business owners
and professionals. The cost for this
event is $10 for members. The cost
covers both the meal and program.
Sponsorships are available for this
event.
Sunset Cinema
Each summer and fall the Chamber
invites those from the River Valley
to Lake Dardanelle State Park for
an evening of outdoor family fun
with bump and jumps, food, games,
and door prizes. Sponsored by
Chamber of Commerce members,
Sunset Cinema is proud to provide
this exciting event for the 12th year.
Pack your blanket or lawn chair and
join us for a movie in the park. The
cost is $1 for kids 13 and older; free
to those 12 and younger.
River Valley Business
Expo
Manufacturing, retail, hotels,
utilities, and marketing firms are
just some of the industries present
at the 15th Annual River Valley
Business Expo. Exhibitors and
staff are invited to attend businessfocused
breakout sessions and
educational seminars taking place
during set up hours. Looking
to do some business-to-business
networking before the big day?
The Expo Preview Party offers
participants and guests the
opportunity to get a firsthand
look at the booths, vote on best
booth, meet with new and old
friends, and partake in some really
great food from area restaurants.
The following morning, join the
Chamber for an exciting day of
activities, hundreds of give-aways,
and great deals, and food
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