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  • Election Day Voting

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026   7:30 am - 7:30 pm

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma
    Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren
       
    Trinity Baptist Church
    5020 N. Hwy. 71, Alma
    Crawford County Extension Office
    105 W. Pointer Trail, Van Buren
       
    ​Cedarville First Baptist Church
    10744 N. Hwy. 59, Cedarville
    Pleasant Valley Church of Christ
    6020 Kibler Road, Van Buren
       
    Dyer Community Center
    201 Loomis Lane, Dyer
    Figure Five Fire Station
    5920 N. Hwy. 59, Van Buren
       
    Mountainburg Assembly of God Church
    922 NE Hwy. 71, Mountainburg
    City Heights United Methodist Church
    1002 Fayetteville Road, Van Buren
       
    Mulberry Church of Christ
    2304 Keystone Circle, Mulberry
    Living Word Baptist Church
    1445 Clyde Cate Road, Van Buren
       
    Oliver Springs Freewill Bapt. Church
    3144 Hwy. 348, Rudy
    The Current Outreach Church Annex
    1819 Rena Road, Van Buren
  • Early Voting

    October 19 - October 31, 2026

    Polling Locations

    Alma Community Center
    114 Collum Lane East, Alma

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Emergency Operations Center
    1820 Chestnut Street, Van Buren

    Tuesday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 24th: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th: Open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
    Saturday, October 31st: Open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Monday, November 2nd: Open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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  • Growing Our Businesses & Community

  • Platinum Investors

     

  • Committee Members

  • Marketing Opportunities Guide

  • Marketing Opportunities Guide

  • Put your business front and center by sponsoring a Chamber event, annual program, or digital media.

    New network building events in 2022 include the Battle of the Business Bowling Tournament and the Local Lunch for restaurants.  BE PRO BE PROUD and Connecting Educators in Industry are focused on building the workforce pipeline for our community.  Also new this year are two annual program sponsorships, the Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Chamber Ambassadors, both focused on advocacy for a strong, business friendly climate in our community, county, and state. 

    Or promote your business utilizing the Chamber website, which received more than 145,000 visits in 2021. And don't forget the long running favorites; the Annual Meeting & Business Expo, the Golf Classic, Business After Hours, and the Arkansas Scholars Award Ceremony.

     

     

     

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  • Business Resources

     

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    The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce seeks to connect businesses with the tools they need to grow and thrive in our community. Our staff are eager to assist businesses, churches, non-profits, individuals, and other members in their search for information about establishing or expanding their organization.

    Check out these helpful links for more information about starting or operating a business in the Van Buren region.   

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    To apply for a business license, contact the City Clerk's office. 

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  • Planning and Development

     

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    The Planning Department is committed to serving the City in achieving a high quality of life by providing professional guidance and coordination of all land planning and development activities, and by consistently implementing the City's regulations and policies.

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  • Business Support

     

    The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development is your destination for workforce and personal training, planning, and advising. Our three distinct offices provide you with the resources and experience partners you need to help advance your business and your career. Whether you are starting your own business, expanding into new markets, or accelerating your career – the UAFS Center for Economic Development will help you achieve your goals.

     

     

     

    Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center can help with FREE one-to-one guidance for: financial analysis, loan packaging, online and traditional marketing, growth and expansion, management, and profitability. 

    Meetings can be held at the Van Buren Chamber. Our local ASBTDC office is located in the UAFS offices in the Bakery District.

    To schedule a FREE consultation for your business, contact:

    Ty Barrett, Regional Director 
    ASBTDC, UAFS
    479-424-5146

    ty.barrett@uafs.edu

     

  • Historical Commission

     

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    A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required for all work on the exterior of properties in the Van Buren Historic District with the exception of routine or ordinary maintenance, landscape, planting, or interior changes.

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