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  • Growing Our Businesses & Community

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  • 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

    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™)

    Come and draw from a live model in various mediums, with the model provided in person, as well as appropriate lighting, seating and easels. Gesture drawings will begin the session, leading into extended poses for more elaborate works. Bring your drawing materials. FREE for ages 18 and up and registration required.

    No experience required. During the class, you'll receive personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. Students will be taught fundamental techniques such as centering, pulling, and shaping clay to create your own functional pieces or artistic

    Join us for a holly jolly Christmas cookie decorating class! Get expert instruction and guidance in basic and advanced decorating techniques, including festive royal icing designs, colorful piping, and cookie embellishments. All supplies are included, you’ll leave with a batch of beautifully decorated cookies to share. Unwrap your creativity and celebrate the season with us!

    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!

    Mini Makers for ages 3-6

    Learn to Crochet Market Bag

    Stained Glass Mosaic Class

    Join us for a whimsical elves sculpting class where your child can bring their imagination to life!

    Get into the holiday spirit with our Holiday Card Collage workshop! In this festive class, you'll learn how to create unique, personalized holiday cards using a variety of collage techniques.

    Join us for a festive Culinary Christmas Dinner! In this hands-on class, you'll create a delicious three-course meal featuring seasonal favorites.

    Paint A pot Winter Wonderland

    Handbuilding Unique Christmas Decorations

    Family Ornaments Two-Class Commitment Monday, December 16 and Friday, December 20 3:00-4:00 pm each day All ages welcome! $20/family Join us for a fun and creative session where families can come together to design and craft their own unique ornaments.

    Handuiblding Pottery Classes

    Throw & Go Pottery Classes

    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