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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman of the Board || Tony RampleyImmediate Past Chair || Linda WoffordChair-Elect || Mark MayfieldTreasurer || Dr. Tim HudsonJonesboro Unlimited Chairman || Brad EdwardsJEDC President || Joe Williams

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRitter Arnold || Ritter Agri BusinessSelena Barber || Centennial BankJames Best || Best ManufacturingBobby Caldwell || East Arkansas Broadcasters Brock Cline || Nabholz Construction Services Dave Davidson || BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc. John Freeman || Evolve Bank & Trust Susan Greenwood || St. Bernards Medical CenterDoug Imrie || Existing Industries AssociationTy Keller || engines, inc. Dawn Layer || Families, Inc.James McDaniel || Popeye’s/Local CultureJanet McNece || Productive StaffingManu Nair || Ace One TechnologiesChad Niell || Tiger Correctional ServicesWhitney Pardew || Jonesboro Young Professionals Brad Parsons || NEA Baptist Phillip Poston || Hytrol Conveyor CompanyJake Rice || City Water & LightDaniel Robinson || Simmons Bank Adam Sartin || Ground Crew, LLCErnesto Saucedo || Jonesboro JayceesBeth Smith || A-State Alumni Association Tom Smith || HoneyBaked Ham & CaféT. J. Thompson || Valley View Agri Joe Verser || Bear State BankKen Wixson || Riceland Foods

CHAMBER STAFFPresident & CEO || Mark YoungExecutive Vice-President & COO || Cari G. White, CCEEconomic Development Associate || Donna HoltDirector of Workforce Development || Shelle RandallMembership Director || Mandy CookMarketing Director || Seketheia VanceDirector of Operations || Tammy PateStaff Assistant || Barry Wells

J O N E S B O R O R E G I O N A L C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

We Are Jonesboro

Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce has entered it’s “101st” year in serving our community. The richness of our past came about through many volunteers and Chamber staff who cared about the growth of our city and its surrounding area.

Taking lessons from the past, we too are dedicated to the same spirit of keeping Jonesboro and it’s communities strong and providing a bright future for our families who call this home.

The Chamber’s activities include the “Redcoats” who attend the ribbon cuttings for our newest businesses as well as the monthly Board Meetings attended by volunteer Board Members who discuss their responsibilities in making this a strong year. Those responsibilities include Business Expo 2016 with ‘Super Heroes’ as its theme on April 6, Leadership Alumni, Political Animals, Power Breakfasts, Washington, D.C. Fly-in which will take place April 13, 14, & 15, Business After Hours, Tech Talks Seminar, SMART Luncheons, Arkansas Scholars Reception, JYPN Leadership Conference, and TekStarz Summer Manufacturing Camp just to name a few.

We invite the community to join us in this “Spirit” filled volunteerism. It takes all of us from the Chamber to other service organizations and their volunteers to stand behind who we are. “We Are Jonesboro” a community filled with wonderful people all trying to make a difference.

I truly thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to sharing with our community all that has been accomplished to honor “We Are Jonesboro”.

- Tony RampleyNotes from the Chairman of the Board

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Booths for Expo:$375 for Chamber Members

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P L AT I N U M S P O N S O R SAll Scapes Irrigation & Lawncare, LLC • Downum’s Waste Services, Inc. • Express Employment Professionals

First National Bank • Jonesboro Overhead Door & Vance Construction Solutions • Nice Pak Products, Inc.Pleth, LLC • Productive Staffing • Ritter Communications • Staffmark • The Everyday Chef, LLC & engines, Inc.

G O L D S P O N S O R SBlue Sky Technologies • Centennial Bank • Evolve Bank & Trust • First Community Bank

Jonesboro Bowling Center, LLC • MOR Media, Inc. • Post Consumer Brands • Robinson Construction

S I LV E R S P O N S O R SAce One Technologies • Bear State Bank • Farm Credit Midsouth • Golden Grotto • Master Group

SHARP, Inc. • Simmons Bank • Unilever


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LEADERSHIPCLASS OF 2016

Jonesboro

Selena Barber Centennial BankJennifer Bell Critical EdgeWill Branch Jonesboro Insurance Group, Inc.Ralo Brown Cintas CorporationJon David Carmack Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp.Natalie Fleeman Ritter CommunicationsLaDawn Fuhr Suddenlink CommunicationsEllen Howard McDaniel Law Firm, PLCGary Hoyt Nabholz Construction ServicesAlex Lorenzana Crossing Cultures

Dina Mason MOR Media, Inc.Cliff Mullis Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.Michael Nunnally City Water & LightDanial Reed NEA Baptist ClinicKevin Richardson Out of the Dark, Inc.Morgan Sallee Craighead County / Jonesboro Public LibraryEmily Still Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Inc.Chris Terrell Service Group 360, Inc.,Vincent Turner St. Bernards HealthcareStacy Walz ASU-CNHP

The 2016 Class of Leadership Jonesboro was recently announced. Leadership Jonesboro is an annual program designed to identify, educate and motivate potential leaders to become involved in the future of our community.


We will be saying goodbye to an exceptional Jr. Leadership class this year; our 2015/16 class will close out their year in February. Although we will no longer meet with them on a regular basis, we will enjoy cheering on their future successes. Many from our class have solidified career choices thanks to their experience in the Jr. Leadership program and their exposure to various career opportunities. Some have connected with nonprofit organizations to volunteer their services for various projects. Still others have created relationships with business leaders who will mentor them. All of them will move forward with a greater understanding of why Jonesboro is a thriving community, what it has to offer, and how they can make a difference. Congratulations, Jr. Leadership Class 2015/16!


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Ed Ware of Art Advertising and Vicki Pillow of The Food Bank at the December Business After Hours

at The Lower Deck.

BUSINESSAfter Hours

A group of people tour Arkansas State University College of Business’ new Dawson Capital Markets

Lab located inside the Delta Center.

The December Business After Hours was hosted by The Lower Deck Design Center at 1312 Red Wolf Boulevard, Suite G. The Lower Deck is a home decor store, cooking store and has a complete bridal registry.

Arkansas State University College of Business hosted the January Business After Hours at their new Dawson Capital Markets Lab located inside the Delta Center for Economic Development.

The February Business After Hours was hosted by The Solutions Group at 225 South Main Street. The Solutions Group is a marketing, advertising and public relations firm that specializes in digital marketing.

Business After Hours is held the second Thursday of each month from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. For information on hosting this event, contact Mandy Cook at 932-6691.

John McPike of First Security Bank and Dr. Shane Hunt of Arkansas State College of Business at the

January Business After Hours.

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Check out more photos from Business After Hours on our Facebook Page.

Hailey Knight of Downtown Jonesboro and Kristina Myers of Pleth visit at the December Business After Hours at The Lower Deck.

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POWER BreakfastScott Schallhorn speaks at

the January Power Breakfast. Mitchell Williams sponsored

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Scott Schallhorn, Jennifer Pierce and Trav Baxter of Mitchell Williams discuss

Estate Planning and Succession Planning at the January Power Breakfast.

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Mayor Harold Perrin addressed approximately 200 Chamber Members at the third annual State of the City address. Mayor Perrin re-capped the successes of 2015 and outlined plans for 2016.

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Bethany NotoJonesboro Young Professionals Network

The Jonesboro Young Professionals Network, an organization for professionals ages 21-39, creates networking opportunities, provides professional development, supports community involvement and promotes an overall investment in the future of Jonesboro.

This quarter we introduce you to Bethany Noto. Bethany is a Business Development Officer at Centennial Bank where she builds relationships with their customers to make sure that they are receiving the best possible service.

Bethany is very actively involved in various committees of JYPN. She currently serves as chair of the Professional Development Committee and is helping to plan this year’s Leadership Conference. Bethany also serves on the A-State Committee, Business Network Committee, Membership Development Committee, and is a part of the steering committee that is planning this year’s Business Expo.

When asked what the greatest benefit in being involved in JYPN, Bethany said “The future of Jonesboro and all of Northeast Arkansas lies with today’s young professionals. By being a part of JYPN, we can come together to develop leaders and strive to make changes for the better in our community.”

Bethany’s favorite activity of JYPN is packing boxes at the food bank. Through this monthly project, she has been able to be a part of giving back to the community in an essential way and has gotten to know more JYPN members through this activity than any other event.

Deana Osment, Division President for Centennial Bank encourages young professionals to be involved with JYPN because she feels it provides the perfect environment to encourage young people to make important connections and gives them a way to invest in the future of Jonesboro.

For more information on membership for your young professional staff, call the Chamber today.


2016 Leadership Conference

For more information on upcoming events check out our Facebook Page.

UpcomingJYPN Events! Senior Pack

Wednesday, March 16 & April 20@ Donald W. Reynolds Charitable Food

Distribution Center

Professional Development Luncheon

Thursday, March 10

Conference MissionComplete leaders are professional, dedicated and civic-minded people who have a clear vision for making their communities great places to live and work. Participating in professional groups strengthens the bonds that members have with their cities and towns and increases the chances that they will stay and contribute to future growth and success.

The Leadership Conference is an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals with similar interests, concerns and overall goals for the future of Northeast Arkansas. The conference is intended to foster and develop leadership skills with other professionals in the region. The event will include local community leaders as speakers, networking events and social activities, all promoting interaction between attendees.

Leadership Conference is open to all Chamber members. Conference registration is $75.

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Speakers include: Jennifer James, fourth generation Arkansas rice farmer; Warwick Sabin, publisher of Oxford American Magazine and State Representative; and James Hutto, The

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Ribbon cuttings

High Fidelity Quality Mobile Audio and Video recently held a grand opening at 6815 E. Johnson Avenue, Suite F. High Fidelity is dedicated to sales and installation of high-quality audio and video components. Their staff is there to guide you in selecting the proper equipment for your needs. Visit www.hifimav.com or call 870-565-3738 for more information.

The Nest held a ribbon cutting at 2414 East Matthews Avenue, Suite B. The Nest hosts jewelry parties for Chloe + Isabel and Grace & Heart. If you like jewelry, especially free jewelry, then visit www.thenestjewelry.com or call Nicole Covey at 870-520-6378 to set your date and time to host a fun jewelry party.

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina held a grand opening at their new location at 2324 Red Wolf Boulevard. On The Border offers full service casual dining with mesquite-grilled and Southwestern items. Check out their complete menu at www.ontheborder.com.

Praxis 8 held a ribbon cutting for their new information technology consulting company with core competencies of accountability and performance excellence. They have Vendor certified technicians working in alignment with your business goals. Call 520-477-2947 for more information. www.praxis8.com

Arkansas Eye Site held a grand opening at 1119 East Matthews Avenue. Dr. Bart Jones and Dr. Kamri Herndon want to offer the best to their patients with experienced doctors and the latest in technology. Call 870-333-1087 to schedule an appointment. www.arkansaseyesite.com

Hays Casual and Western Wear held a grand opening at 2215 East Highland. Hays is a family owned business that carries a variety of clothing, footwear, accessories and hunting apparel for men, women and children. For more information call 870-336-7761. www.haysstore.com

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Elite Sleep held a grand opening at their unique, privately owned mattress store at 3109 Southwest Drive. Elite Sleep offers bedMATCH, a computerized system that diagnoses the support level you need for the best sleep possible. Call 870-336-3330 for more information.

The Truck Patch held a grand opening at 906 Southwest Drive, Suite B. The Truck Patch is the area’s largest natural food store specializing in organic, local and natural foods. For more information call 870-333-2977. www.thetruckpatch.com

Papito’s Mexican Restaurant held a grand opening at 4409 East Johnson Avenue. Papito’s is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant offering some of the best Mexican food around. Call 870-203-6065 for more information.

Centennial Bank held a ribbon cutting for the Ed Way Community Room located on the third floor of their main branch. This room was named in memory of Ed Way, who was actively involved in many aspects of the Jonesboro community.

Bennett’s Flowers and Gifts held a grand opening at their new location at 612 Southwest Drive. Bennett’s is family owned and operated and is committed to offering the finest arrangements and gifts. For more information call 870-203-9844. www.jonesboroflowersandgifts.com

Downum’s Waste Services, Inc. recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating 40 years of service. Downum’s is a family owned and operated Arkansas corporation started in 1975. They offer all sizes of roll off and rear load containers. For more information visit their website at www.downumswaste.com or call 870-932-5155.



Ribbon cuttings

Carolyn Ponce held a ribbon cutting announcing her Avon sales. Carolyn has been a sales representative for Avon since August. Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrances, color cosmetics and more. For more information call Carolyn at 870-243-6361 or visit her website at carolynponce.avonrepresentative.com.

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs held a grand opening at their new office located at 2311 East Nettleton. The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care and burial honors.

Jonesboro Travel Cruise and Tour recently held a grand opening for their travel agency at 1825 East Nettleton, Suite H. Jonesboro Travel is a full service travel agency specializing in group tours, romance travel, cruises, Disney vacations and more. For more information call them at 870-932-2060.

Tiny Toes Mommy and Me Boutique recently held a grand opening at 314 South Main Street, Suites A & B. Tiny Toes is a boutique specializing in women’s and children’s clothing. For more information visit their facebook page or call 870-273-8670.

The Juice Cafe recently held a grand opening at 211 South Main Street. The Juice Cafe is a one of a kind juice bar and cafe offering healthy alternatives to fast food. For more information visit their facebook page or call 870-520-6236.

American Red Cross held a grand opening at their new location at 2416 South Madison Avenue. The American Red Cross touches the life of an Arkansas every five minutes through response to a residential fire, storm or other disaster, with health and safety instruction and the donation of the gift of blood. For more information visit www.redcross.org/arkansas.

Ribbon cuttings


Downtown Jonesboro Association held a ribbon cutting for the new mural downtown. The goal for the mural was to showcase important elements for downtown Jonesboro, while beautifying a public space and attracting new visitors to downtown. The mural was painted by local artist Jim Porterfield and can be seen at 325 South Church Street.

Pinot’s Palette held a grand opening at 2617 East Nettleton. At Pinot’s Palette, anyone can be an artist and have fun being creative - no art experience required! Enjoy a fun night out, a special date night, birthdays or any other private parties. Call 870-520-6621 to reserve your spot.

EGP, PLLC held a ribbon cutting at 715 Southwest Drive. Located on the second floor of the Centennial Bank building, EGP is a full service CPA firm. At EGP, their objective is to preserve your wealth and enhance your profits. For more information visit www.egpcpas.com or call 870-340-6560.

Rink Consulting held a ribbon cutting introducing Matt Yount, a dynamic facilitator and behavioral specialist. His expertise is in manufacturing, healthcare and higher education clients in Northeast Arkansas. For more information about Rink Consulting visit their website at www.rinkconsult.com or call 501-626-5067.

Westrock Orthodontics held a grand opening for their new Jonesboro location at 2316 Red Wolf Boulevard. Dr. John Boling, originally from Jonesboro, is a certified ortho specialist who focuses on facial aesthetics as well as a good bite. For more information visit www.westrockortho.com or call 870-627-3300.

Rausch Coleman Homes held a grand opening at their newest community, Brookland Hills. Located just outside of Jonesboro, Brookland Hills features new homes priced from $130,000 and up. For more information about Brookland Hills, contact Dixie Regenold at 870-293-3290 or visit www.RauschColemanHomes.com.


Ribbon cuttings

The Parsonage 322 held a grand opening at 322 South Main Street. The Parsonage is Jonesboro’s new downtown place to grab a healthy, sustainable, quick lunch. The Parsonage specializes in farm to table comfort food. For more information visit their facebook page or call 870-520-6333.

Lost Pizza held a grand opening at their new Jonesboro location at 906 Southwest Drive, Suite A-1. Lost Pizza is a cool, funky atmosphere where friends can enjoy the best pizza ever eaten. They have a vast menu including hot wings, tamales, pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, dessert pizzas and more. Visit www.lostpizza.com to check out their complete menu.

NEA Baptist Clinic Urology has relocated to the second floor of the main clinic on the NEA Baptist Medical Campus located at 4802 East Johnson. Drs. John Allen and Michael Suminski have served the community since 1995 and 2000, respectfully, and joined NEA Baptist Clinic in April 2013. Call 870-936-8000 to schedule an appointment.

Advance Services held a grand opening at their Jonesboro location at 2303 Stallings Lane, Suite E. Advance Services is dedicated to providing their clients with the most qualified employees in the market. Their employees cover a full range of jobs, from entry-level assembly workers to seasoned managers. For more information visit www.asinc.net or call 870-520-6002.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro held a ribbon cutting for their seventeenth Habitat House in Jonesboro. Habitat for Humanity is here to help build a better community through God’s work seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. For more information call them at 870-933-1660.

CASA of the 2nd Judicial District held a ribbon cutting at their new location at 311 South Church Street. CASA is a non-profit organization that serves abused and neglected children in the area. Their mission is to provide a voice in court for and on behalf of abused and neglected children who might otherwise have no voice for placement in a safe, permanent home. For more information visit www.neacasa.org or call 870-935-1099.


Renewals since the December 2015 Newsletter

50 + Years:BNSF Railway (58 years)St. Bernards Urology Associates (56 years)Star Transportation (71 years)

20-49 YearsJ.S. Abernathy, D.D.S. (29 years)Abilities Unlimited (30 years)All Clean USA (22 years)Al’s Lock & Key (29 years)Arkansas Air Center, Inc. (20 years)Associated Radiologists, Ltd. (31 years)Bartels Family Dentistry, L.L.C. (20 years)Best Manufacturing, Inc. (20 years)Brackett-Krennerich & Associates (31 years)Bristow & Richardson P.L.L.C. (29 years)Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc. (32 years)Cache River Valley Seed, LLC (29 years)Cavenaugh Hyundai (22 years)Chateau Apartments (30 years)Clopton Clinic (45 years)Construction Network (23 years)Continental Computer Corp. (30 years)Control Heating & Cooling, Inc. (30 years)Corter Consulting, Inc. (20 years)Craft Propane, Inc. (30 years)Craighead County/Jonesboro Public Library (28 years)Craighead County Farm Bureau, Inc. (22 years)Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Inc. (30 years)Dental Solutions (31 years)Domino’s Pizza (30 years)Elite Graphics (27 years)Enhancement Boutique (29 years)Bill Dunnam-Farmers Insurance Group (22 years)Fasweet, Div. of Morse Co., Inc. (47 years)First Financial Mortgage (29 years)Frank Fletcher Dodge of Jonesboro (29 years)Fred Dacus Associates-Bob Harrison (29 years)Gateway Tire of Arkansas (31 years)George’s Jewelry (30 years)Golden Grotto (24 years)Paula Graddy Shelter Insurance Agency (21 years)Hanshaw Commission Co. (49 years)Harps Food Stores (29 years)Haywood, Kenward, Bare & Associates, Inc. (30 years)Healthcare Insurance of AR, Inc. (22 years)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (27 years)Rob Heard, C.P.A., P.A. (24 years)Hunter Law Firm, P.A. (29 years)JK North America, Inc. (31 years)JMS Russel Metals Corp. (20 years)Jonesboro Family Pet Hospital (30 years)Jonesboro Foot Clinic (25 years)Jonesboro Jaycees (29 years)Jonesboro Radio Group (28 years)Lyons & Cone (30 years)Master Cleaning Systems (31 years)Stanley McPike, D.D.S. (29 years)NEA Baptist Clinic Wellness Center (21 years)Orr, Lamb & Fegtly, P.L.C. (37 years)Otolaryngology & Facial Surgery Center-Dr. John Jui (35 years)Otolaryngology & Facial Surgery Center-Dr. Davis Lewis (20 years)Otolaryngology & Facial Surgery Center-Dr. Hugh Sales (20 years)Phillips Investments & Construction (28 years)Pollard’s Inc. (21 years)Professional Credit Management, Inc. (30 years)Rankin Rentals (22 years)Regions Bank (23 years)Ritter Communications (31 years)Roto-Rooter/Hedges Portable Toilet Rental (21 years)ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning (22 years)SHARP, Inc. (22 years)Soos Drug & Compounding Center (28 years)Southwest Drive Animal Clinic (23 years)St. Bernards Orthopedics Associates, Inc. (29 years)The Storehouse, Inc. (28 years)State Farm Insurance-Gordon Metzgar (49 years)Super V Drug Store (37 years)Surplus Warehouse (31 years)Taco Bell (29 years)TEC Electric (30 years)Travel With Us (24 years)Vetcare, Inc. (31 years)Wal-Mart #45 (42 years)Walmart #128 (30 years)Williamson Motor Company (30 years)Woodruff/Woodruff, DDS (30 years)

10-19 Years:Ace HardwareAllied Corporate FurnitureAlzheimer’s AssociationAPEX Communications

Bay Public SchoolsCentennial BankCentral Baptist ChurchCintas CorporationCityYouth Ministries, Inc.Clark Property InsuranceCovenant Medical BenefitsCrown TrophyDemo’s Barbecue & SmokehouseDitta Enterprises, Inc.Downum’s Waste Services, Inc.East Arkansas Planning & Development DistrictERA Doty Real Estate-Steve DotyErosion TechnologiesExit Realty Center-Phyllis NewExpress Employment ProfessionalsFood Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Inc.Fred Dacus Associates-Fred DacusFriday, Eldredge & Clark, L.L.P.Gould Door & Hardware Co., Inc.Sanda GreeneHampton Inn JonesboroHunter J. Hanshaw Attorney at LawHispanic Community Services, Inc. Invision EyecareJonesboro Healthcare Center, LLCKASUThe Learning CenterThe Mall at Turtle CreekMazzio’s Michelles Excavating, Inc.Millenium 3, Inc.Stephen A. Modelevsky, DDS, P.A.Northeast Arkansas Landlord AssociationNorthwestern Mutual Financial Network-Mark BelkPapa Cella’s Pizza ChefPopeye’sBobby Puryear InsuranceRidout Lumber Co.J V Rockwell Publishing, Inc.The Salvation ArmySam’s ClubSanders Services Co., Inc.Matt Silas, ArchitectSt. Bernards Medical GroupStadium Auto BodyState Farm Insurance-Ben FordSuperior Senior CareTerry Frierson AppraisalsThomas, Speight & Noble, C.P.A., P.A.Tim Rand PhotographyWatson IceWoodsprings Animal Clinic

5-9 Years:10 Fitness

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Affordable MedicalAM Enterprises dba AM Janitorial ServicesAmeriprise AdvisorsAmy Long PhotographyAnyWay TechnologiesAppleton ConsultingArkansas Rehabilitation ServicesArkansas State University-Annette BednarArkansas State University-Dr. William RoeAutomation Outfitters, LLCAY MagazineBailey Contractors, Inc.Benedictine ManorB-LAK Logistic Services, Inc.Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolBradley ContractingBurch & Co. Real Estate-Eric BurchC & S Cleaning SupplyCar Color CenterBrent G. Cassady, CPA, PLLCCharlott Jones School of ArtCity of Brookland-Mayor Kenneth JonesCity of Caraway-Mayor Barry RileyClinical Research ConnectionsColson Caster Corp.Communities UnlimitedCongressman Rick Crawford’s OfficeCrittco Cable & Fiber, Inc.Dale Carnegie Training of the MidsouthDelta Symphony OrchestraDierksen Memorial HospiceESS-Equipment Sales & ServiceExtended Family Home HealthFire Protection of Arkansas, Inc.Firehouse SubsFirst Security BankGearhead OutfittersGlen Sain Chevy/Cadillac/GMC/BuickHarmony GardensHome Health Professionals, Inc.Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.Infectious Disease and Control Consultants, LLCiTechs Computers & ServiceJohn L. Shannon, DDSMary Kay JonesJonesboro Family DentalJonesboro Pediatric Dental GroupJonesboro Surgery Center, LLCJunior Auxiliary of JonesboroKandela Grill of Jonesboro, Inc.Landmark Appraisal GroupThe Lower DeckMarck Recycling and Waste ServicesMark Morris Custom HomesMay Security & Spacecome Satellite, LLCBarbara McKeeMcLeod Law Firm, PLLCMid South Pool Builders, Inc.

N E A RentalsOffice Interiors of JonesboroPregnancy Resource Center, Inc.Presidential ConversionsRiceTec, Inc.Roberts-McNutt, Inc.Robertson’s JewelersRon’s Catfish BuffetSt. Bernards Health & Wellness InstituteSchmidt Countertops & Construction, Inc.Shelton Transportation Lines, LLCSkinny J’sSouthwest Church of ChristStephens, Inc.The Party StoreThrivent FinancialTom Guipe’s Golf ShopTRG Jonesboro, LLCTri-County Garage Doors, Inc.Tropical Smoothie CaféTucker’s Appliance CenterU of A Cooperative Extension ServiceUnited Insurance Agency of JonesboroUniversity Heights Lions ClubValley View School DistrictVance Construction Solutions, LLCVector Disease Control International, LLCVisiting Angels of NEA

2-4 Years:Action, Inc.AllCare HomeCare, LLCAll Events Catering, LLCAllied Tech Group of Northeast Arkansas, LLCallyITAPEX CommunicationsArkansas BusinessAscent Hearing CenterASU-Delta Center/Small Business Technology CenterBistro on the RidgeCentury 21 Wright-Pace Real Estate-Marie WillisClark & AssociatesColdwell Banker-Village Communities-Martha TolsonCraighead County Sheriff-Marty BoydCritical EdgeDairy Queen of JonesboroEvolve Bank & TrustFab’rikGreat ClipsThe Greens at JonesboroGround Crew, LLCHolt AgribusinessHospital WingIma’s Fashion, Inc.Interstate All Battery Center

Kimono Japanese’s Steak HouseLaser & Aesthetic SolutionsMassage Envy of Jonesboro Clinic #1193McAlister EngineeringNames & NumbersNEAR Ready MixNewk’s EateryOne TransportationParker Hurst & Burnett, PLCMarsha Phillips-Tax Collector Craighead CountyPro A/V Solutions, LLCTeriyaki MadnessWise Staffing

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Advance Services, Inc.Dawn Clark2303 Stallings Ln., Ste. EJonesboro, AR 72401-4427870 520-6002Fax: 870 [email protected] AGENCIES

Americans for Prosperity-ArkansasAndrew Reno101 S. Church St., Ste. 303Jonesboro, AR 72401-2918870 [email protected]/arkansasPOLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

Anderson LED SignsGreg Anderson270 Wills Dr.Jackson, MO 63755-7774870 [email protected]

Arkansas Christian JournalDiana SandersP.O. Box 16804Jonesboro, AR [email protected] AGENCIESNEWSPAPERS

Battery OutfittersJohn Vinson2838 Race St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7315870 930-2838jvinson@batteryoutfitters.comwww.batteryoutfitters.comAUTOMOBILE PARTSBATTERIES

Benchmark Land Surveying, Inc.Kenneth Scrape2500 Alexander Dr., Ste. AP.O. Box 1921Jonesboro, AR 72403-1921870 336-2059870 243-4030Fax: 870 [email protected]

Benefits Design Group, LLCRobert “Bobby” Hubble1000 S. Caraway Rd., Ste. 00PO Box 19448Jonesboro, AR 72403-2448870 277-2878Fax: 870 [email protected]

Business Regeneration, LLCLou Ann McElyea2504 Alexander Dr., Box 343Jonesboro, AR 72401-7175870 275-4636Fax: 870 268-0295lamcelyea@businessregen.comwww.businessregen.comCONSULTANTS

Deals Around TownChip Lawrence901 827-7916advertisingworks@aol.comwww.dealsaroundtown.comADVERTISING SPECIALTIES

Disabled Sportmen of ArkansasJimmy Ashley1701 Airport Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-8875870 935-6875870 [email protected]://www.facebook.com/Disabled-Sportsman-of-ArkNON-PROFIT AGENCIES DSG AssociatesJohn Dealy108 E. Huntington Ave., Ste. 112Jonesboro, AR 72401-2967630 [email protected]

Elite SleepSharon Hill3109 Southwest Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72404870 336-3330870 273-2827Fax: 870 [email protected] SALES

Equip K-12 AcademyJoanne Gurley1607 Stone St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5332870 932-5561Fax: 870 932-5552lifeskillscenter@rocketmail.comwww.lifeskillscenterjonesboroar.orgEDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SUPPLEMENTAL

Hays Casual & Western Wear, Inc.Terry Hays2215 E. Highland Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6127870 336-7761haysinc@yahoo.comwww.haysstore.comCLOTHING-CHILDRENSCLOTHING-MENS & WOMENS

Jonesboro Travel Cruise & TourAmy Cantin1825 E. Nettleton Ave., Ste. HJonesboro, AR 72401-5152870 932-2060Fax: 870 [email protected] AGENCIES JTS FinancialDerek Owens415 N. McKinley St., Ste. 305Little Rock, AR 72205-3030501 227-0194Fax: 501 [email protected]

KJNB TV Fox 39 & CBS 39Bill Lane2400 E. Highland Dr., Ste. 5000 AJonesboro, AR 72401-6202901 [email protected] STATIONS

Lost Pizza CompanyBrad McDaniel906 Southwest Dr., Ste. A-1Jonesboro, AR 72401-7051870 [email protected]

Papitos Mexican RestaurantJose Gonzalez4409 E. Johnson Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401870 [email protected]

Carolyn Ponce, Avon Independent Sales RepCarolyn Ponce1812 Wilkins Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5170870 [email protected]://youravon.com/carolynponceCOSMETICS

Prudential Agricultural InvestmentsShane Hutchinson708 A WindoverJonesboro, AR 72401-6064870 217-6365Fax: 870 [email protected]/agloansAGRICULTURAL CREDITFINANCIAL SERVICES

Ben RammBen Ramm2511 Jeanee McQueen Pl.Jonesboro, AR 72404-8100870 [email protected]

Rink Consulting Group, LLCMatt Yount47 Masters Place Dr.Maumelle, AR 72113-7021870 [email protected]

Seal It Up Co., Inc.Craig O’Brien105 Wyatt St.P.O. Box 116Bono, AR 72416-0116870 [email protected] CONTRACTORSROAD & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

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NEW MembersSleep NumberMatt Mueller2316 Red Wolf Blvd., Ste. BJonesboro, AR 72401870 932-2474Fax: 870 932-717610855.jonesboro@selectcomfort.comwww.sleepnumber.comMATTRESS SALES

Taylor King Law FirmEmily Merryman1306 S. Caraway Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4507800 [email protected]://www.taylorkinglaw.com/ATTORNEYS

The Best of JonesboroChip Lawrence901 [email protected]

The Juice CafeVanessa McQuay211 S. Main St., Ste. A & B203 E. Cherry Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-3372870 [email protected]

The Parsonage 322Ramey Cryer322 S. Main St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-2909870 [email protected]

TinyToes Mommy and Me BoutiqueTaylor Martin314 S Main St., Ste. A & BJonesboro, AR 72401870 273-8670taylor.martin1221@hotmail.comCLOTHING-CHILDRENSCLOTHING-WOMENS

Westrock OrthodonticsJohn Boling2316 Red Wolf Blvd.Jonesboro, AR 72401870 [email protected] – ORTHODONTISTS

Whitney S Consulting, LLCWhitney Schreck730 Craighead Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7001870 882-9072Fax: 870 [email protected] WorkPlace FurnitureJordan McCutchen6400 Shelby View Dr., #109Memphis, TN 38134-7659901 729-6477901 212-1161Fax: 901 [email protected] EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIESFURNITURE

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The annual Agri-Business Breakfast was held February 9 and featured Wes Ward, Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Arkansas. Each year the Ag Business Committee hosts the event in order to send four students from ASU College of Agriculture on the Washington, DC Fly-In.

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1 JYPN Civic Involvement Committee 4:00 pm 2 Power Breakfast - Sponsored by Acme Pest Control 6:45 am 2 JYPN Legacy Committee 4:00 pm 2 Workforce Development Committee 4:00 pm 3 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 4 Leadership Jonesboro - Public Education 8:00 am 4 JYPN Conference Committee Noon 7 JYPN Board Meeting 11:30 am 7 Transportation Committee 4:00 pm 8 Agri-Business Committee 4:00 pm 9 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 9 Latino Business Committee Noon 9 Membership Development Committee Noon

10 JYPN Professional Development Luncheon 11:30 am 11 JYPN Professional Development Committee NOON 16 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:00 pm 17 Executive Committee 11:00 am 17 SMART Lunch 11:30 am 17 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 17 Speed Networking - Sponsored by Staffmark 5:00 pm 18 Leadership Jonesboro - Ropes 8:00 am 21 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 22 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm 23 Community Benefit Organizations Committee 4:00 pm 31 Business After Hours - McDaniel Law Firm 5:00 pm

1 Leadership Jonesboro - County Government 8:00 am 1 JYPN Conference Committee Noon 4 JYPN Board Meeting 11:30 am 4 Transportation Committee 4:00 pm 5 JYPN Civic Involvement Committee 4:00 pm 5 Premiere Showcase 5:00 pm 6 Business Expo 8:00 am 7 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 8 JYPN Professional Development Committee Noon 12 Agri-Business Committee 4:00 pm 13-15 Annual D.C. Fly-In 13 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 13 Latino Business Committee Noon

13 Membership Development Committee Noon 14 Executive Committee 11:00 am 14 Business After Hours - Doty Real Estate 5:00 pm 15 Leadership Jonesboro - City Government 8:00 am 18 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 19 Technology & Innovations Committee 11:00 am 19 TechTalks 11:30 am 20 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:00 pm 21 Business Network Committee Noon 21 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 26 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm 28-29 Leadership Jonesboro - State Government - Little Rock 28 Arkansas Scholars Presentation 5:30 pm

2 JYPN Board Meeting 11:30 am 2 Transportation Committee 4:00 pm 3 JYPN Civic Involvement Committee 4:00 pm 4 Power Breakfast - Sponsored by Ramson’s Construction 6:45 am 4 JYPN Legacy Committee 4:00 pm 4 Workforce Development Committee 4:00 pm 5 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 6 JYPN Leadership Conference 8:00 am 10 Agri-Business Committee 4:00 pm 11 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 11 Latino Business Committee Noon 11 Membership Development Committee Noon 12 Executive Committee 11:00 am 12 JYPN Professional Development Luncheon 11:30 am

11 Business After Hours - Rural Sourcing 5:00 pm 12 JYPN Professional Development Committee Noon 16 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 17 Technology & Innovations Committee 11:00 am 17 TechTalks 11:30 am 18 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:30 pm 19 Business Network Committee Noon 19 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 19 Speed Networking 5:00 pm 20 Leadership Jonesboro - Industrial Tours 8:00 am 24 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm 25 Community Benefit Organizations Committee 4:00 pm 30 Memorial Day - Chamber Closed

LEADER (USPS 276-800)March 1, 2016Published Quarterly byJonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce1709 E. Nettleton Ave.870-932-6691Volume 16, No. 1Subscription $25.00 per yearPostmaster send address changes to Jonesboro Regional Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 789Jonesboro, AR 72403-0789

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