• Photo of River in Van Buren
  • 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.

     

     

     

  • Learning and Development

    Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a sweet twist at our cookie decorating class! Join expert instructor Charity Preston from Mum’s Sweet Treats & Doggie Delectables. You’ll learn both basic and advanced techniques, from piping intricate designs to adding playful details. Bring your besties and come ready to create delicious masterpieces together. All supplies are included, you’ll leave with a batch of beautifully decorated cookies perfect for sharing or savoring with your favorite gals!

    Learn to Crochet Market Bag

    Stained Glass Mosaic Class

    Clean Plate Cooking

    Homemade Tamales with Salsa Verde

    Create the Perfect Fruit Tart

    Cupid's Kitchen Friday, February 7 6:00-8:00 pm $130/couple Ignite the spark in the kitchen with our special Date Night Culinary Class featuring an aphrodisiac menu! Join us for an evening of romance and creativity as you and your partner prepare a

    Intro to Felting

    Making Enchiladas

    Taste of Thai

    Bignès and èclairs

    Short Filmmaking Workshop

    Sushi

    Audition Call - Hairspray

    Quesadillas from Scratch

    Farm to Table Saturday, May 3 11:00-1:00 pm $50/person Join us for a hands-on journey from farm to plate! In this class, you'll learn to create delicious, seasonal dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Expert chef, Don McClellan, will guide

    Enchiladas

    Into to Felting

    Elevated Comfort Foods Saturday, January 11 10:30-1:00 pm $50/person Join us for an Elevated Comfort Food Culinary Class featuring a mouthwatering menu: stuffed peppers, chicken with homemade noodles, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and smoked salmon

    The Art of Bread Making Saturday, February 8 10:30-1:00 pm $50/person In this demo style Bread Making Culinary Class, you'll learn to bake artisan French bread, homemade corn tortillas, polenta sourdough cornbread, and a decadent cinnamon bread pudding

    Plein Air Painting 3-Day Workshop Saturdays, April 5, 12 & 19 10:00-2:30 pm $120/person In this plein air painting class, you'll learn to capture the natural world in all its vibrant, ever-changing glory. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced

    Painting Demonstration by Jim Horne

    Sip and Stitch Crochet Class

    Saturday, March 29 11:00-1:00 pm $10/person In this lecture, photographer Corey S Krasko, will cover the history of photography from its invention in 1837 to around 1950, before color photography became widespread. Exploring key developments that made

    Sewing Machine Resist Shibori

    Friday, January 17 6:00-8:00 pm $40/person Refine your artistic skills as you learn the entire process of creating an acrylic painting, from the initial sketch on canvas to the final layers of vibrant paint. Led by artist Daniel Walters, you'll be

    3D Art Classes for ages 7-13

    Afterschool art classes

    Art Through the Ages: Understanding and appreciation of masterpieces across time and cultures.

    Clouds on Canvas with Daniel Walters

    AOM Academy for Homeschoolers Art Program for ages 7-9

    AOM Academy for Homeschoolers: Intermediate Art Class for ages 10-12

    MINI MAKERS for ages 3-6

    2D Art Classes for ages 7-13

    Saturday, March 1 1:00-4:00 pm $40/person Learn about choosing paints, painting surfaces, selecting the right brushes, and mastering techniques. Explore the fundamentals of color theory, composition and more, as you’re guided by instructor, Daniel

    Painting from History Friday, April 11 6:00-8:00 pm $40/person April showers bring Van Gogh flowers! Recreate a timeless masterpiece with your unique artistic touch, while exploring the rich history behind the art. All materials provided. Ages

    Drawing Techniques Saturday, May 24 1:00-3:00 pm $35/person Explore various drawing techniques like continuous line, blind contours, and negative space to refresh your creativity and gain a new perspective on how to work with drawing materials. All

    Crawford County Adult Education Center and Vincennes University are bringing Strategic Maintenance Reliability, LLC, an Aladon Network member, to Van Buren, AR to deliver an introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2™)