Business Resources

Growing Our Businesses & Community
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.

Growing Our Businesses & Community
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.

Business Resources
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.
To apply for a business license, contact the City Clerk's office.
Planning and Development
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.
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:

Bill Sabo, Regional Director
ASBTDC, UAFS
479-424-5146
bill.sabo@uafs.edu
Historical Commission
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.