01-28-2010 Save the Date for Washington Fly-In and Congressional Dinner Arkansas business leaders will have a chance to discuss federal policy with Arkansas's congressional delegation when we visit Washington, D.C. during our Annual Washington Fly-In and Congressional Dinner on Tuesday, May 11. This trip provides the opportunity for participants to speak with legislators and key staff members about top Chamber legislative priorities, including energy, transportation, labor and health care policy. 01-28-2010 Leadership Arkansas Class IV Sessions Slated for Texarkana, West Memphis and Bentonville Leadership Arkansas Class IV has sessions planned for Texarkana, West Memphis and Bentonville. 01-28-2010 Arkansas Procurement Opportunities Conference and Small Business Awards Luncheon Scheduled for April 27 In an effort to foster business partnerships between government entities, their prime contractors, major corporations and small, minority and disadvantaged businesses, the Arkansas State Chamber is hosting the 2010 Arkansas Procurement Opportunities Conference, in conjunction with our Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon, on Tuesday, April 27 at the Statehouse Convention Center. 01-28-2010 Arkansas's Career and College Planning System Announced Arkansas's Career and College Planning System is a statewide initiative to equip students and adults with the skills and education required for the opportunities that await them. 01-28-2010 Governor’s Quality Award Program Second Applicant Training Seminar Scheduled for March 18 Have you ever had an interest in the Governor’s Quality Award Program but were not sure of where to start? If so, don’t miss out on a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria and practical ways you can use it to improve your overall business processes.  Business Weekly E-Newsletters
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Board Meeting and New Member Luncheon January 14, 2010
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Daily Legislative Update
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 FURTHER REDUCING THE SALES TAX MANUFACTURERS PAY ON UTILITY COSTS – Governor Mike Beebe signs into law Acts 691 and 695, which further reduced the rate of the excise tax on utilities used by manufacturers from 4 percent to 3.25 percent effective July 1, 2009. Passage of the legislation was a priority for the State Chamber/AIA during the 87th General Assembly. Looking on behind Beebe are (front row left to right) George Wheatley, Rep. David Dunn (D – Forrest City), Sen. Jimmy Jeffress (D-Crossett), Kenny Hall, Sen. Barbara Horn (D- Foreman), Angela DeLille, Gary Sams and Tammy Waters, and (back row left to right) Randy Lann, Randy Wilbourn, Rick Heis, Randy Zook, Steve Cousins, Johns Suskie, an unidentified individual and Benny Baker. |
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