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ChamberNEWS THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR CHAMBER

November 2014

607 N. Market Street • Benton 72015 • 501-860-7004

INSIDE:Savor the Flavor

Expo 2014

NEW MEMBERSbentonchamber.com

ARCUSO, INC. 3821 Benton Parkway, Suite C

Benton 72015501-492-2530 • Auto financing

MO' BETTA GUMBO16295 I-30, Benton 72015

501-317-9121 • Cajun Style Restaurant

NATURAL STATE DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING

2023 Military Road #4, Benton 72015501-778-8378 • Drug, Alcohol Testing

SALINE CROSSING REGIONAL PARK2906 Golden Drive, Bauxite 72011

501-778-8661 • Historical Recreational Area

SALT COUNTY SPORTS PERFORMANCE22095 I-30S, Bryant 72022

501-580-3935 • Athletic Training

SHOP THESE VENDORS • glitzandgarland.com

4TH ANNUAL SHOPPING EVENT

Join us Friday and Saturday, November 14-15 for the 4th Annual Glitz & Garland, to be held once again in the Benton Event Center!

The event features premium holiday shopping. Shop from a variety of vendors featuring sought-after items such as clothes and jewelry, holiday décor, household wares, tasty food, and much more.

Shop November 14-15 • 12-8 p.m., Friday • 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday Event sponsored by Benton Area Chamber of Commerce & Saline Memorial Health Foundation.

Truck donated by Everett Buick GMC. Raffle tickets still available. Call 860-7004.

312 Boutique - BentonA Woman's Wish List - Little Rock

All These Things - MabelvaleAngels Unlimited Two - Little Rock

Artistik Salon & Sensory Savvy - BentonBear Creek Smokehouse - Marshall, TX

Blush Boutique - BentonCherry's Hallmark - Benton

Chic Repeats - Little RockChristie Designs - Benton

Civitan - BentonCUTCO Cutlery - New York

Décor and More - Little RockDillard's Park Plaza - Little Rock

Express Your Self - BryantEye Catching Décor - N. Little Rock

Fayettechill Clothing Company - FayettevilleFresh Entity - N. Little Rock

Haute Trendz Boutique - BentonHunters Corner - Hot Springs

Indianola Pecan House - Indianola, MSIn Stitches - Pine Bluff

It Works Global - BentonJamberry Nails - Haskell

Jane Dunn Jewelry - BryantJR DeZigns - Benton

Just Jewelry by Linda WoolbrightMary Kay - Benton

McClain & Co. - BentonThe Miracle Whisk / Luxury Linen - Downsville, LA

Nelson's Jewelers - BentonOcean Heat - Scott

Origami Owl - Little RockPickles & Ice Cream - Little Rock

Premier Designs Jewelry - AlexanderPresley's - Benton

Pretty Please - BentonPS Products Inc. - Little RockRK Collections - Little Rock

S&S Hot Knots - BentonSaline Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - Benton

Scentsy - Little RockStrippaggio - Little Rock

Shop Oh Snap! Hot SpringsSimple Sassy Suppers - Little Rock

Smith Caldwell - BentonStated Apparel - Sherwood

Tammy Sue's Critters - N. Little RockTed Hern Knives - Delaware

The Fudge Pot - Benton Thirty-One Gifts - Haskell

Tropical Smoothie - BentonTupperware - Austin

Twisted Sisters - Heber SpringsWild Ivy Salon & Day Spa - Benton

Younique - Benton

RIBBON CUTTING (October)

Roseberry Farms

Nominate! Call 860-7004 to nominate

new Benton Chamber Board Members!

Colton's Dickey's BBQ Dinner's Ready

Boss BBQ Buffet City Chick fil A

Abe's Feedhouse Benton School District Big Red

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Eat My CatfishDixie Cafe Gina's Catering

Sponsor Ads - Live Links

Savor the Flavor: A Tasty Treat

24 Hour Suicide Prevention

1-800-264-5640

www.rivendellofarkansas.com

Award Winning Quality Behavioral Health Care TREATING THE ADULT, ADOLESCENT, & CHILD

Contact: Shane Gage 501-580-5490

Many thanks to our sponors, restaurants, volunteers and patrons! Lead Sponsor: Landers of Saline CountyPod Sponsors: Farm Bureau, Verizon, Baxley, Penfield, Moudy, Malvern National Bank

Waffle HouseSweet Creations

Riverside Grocery SonicRib Crib

Moe's Southwest Grill Papa John'sMo' Betta Gumbo

Kroger McAlister's DeliKentucky Fried Chicken

La Hacienda

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Westrock Coffee

Sponsor Ads - Live Links

Harp's Grocery IHOP

BETSY

(501) 840-5253

OTHER EVENTS

BUSINESS EXPO HIGHLIGHTS

607 N. Market Street • Benton 72015 • 501-860-7004

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November 5Benton Matter

9 a.m., Benton Chamber Board Room

November 10Benton School Board

5:30 a.m., BHS Professional Dev. CenterNovember 23

Community Thanksgiving Service

Amanda Henson is your Benton Area Chamber Ambassador of the Month. Amanda's job as a new member representative for Alcoa community Federal Credit Union enables her to develop new relations by assisting members with new accounts. She also looks forward to serving the chamber as an ambassador.Amanda and her husband Richard have two boys — Dakota, 13, and Derek, 7. She says, "I love time with my family, whether it is

planning an eighteen hole round of golf, going putt-putt, going to the park, or going to cheer my favorite football player for the Bryant Hornets. I love cheering on the Razorbacks, on television or in person. Lose or win, it is spending time with my family that matters.”

AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTHCongratulations, Amanda Henson!

SAM ED GIBSON2014 Chamber President

How sweet to revel in success! The First Annual Saline County Business Expo exceeded expectations. Vendor booths sold out, and more than 800 folks attended the

one-day event. Several vendors shared favorable comments about the Event Center, the Chamber's organization and promotion of the event, and more. We look forward to making the Saline County Business Expo a premier Chamber event in the coming years.Glitz and Garland is next! The early enthusiasm the vendors displayed for getting booths reserved, and the hard work of the Committee will ensure that this year’s Glitz and Garland will be the best ever. Make plans now to attend.A few tickets remain for the drawing to win a new pickup truck at Glitz and Garland. One lucky ticket holder will win a new GMC pickup truck (donated by Everett GMC Buick). Contact a Chamber board member or the Chamber office to get your ticket today. You won't find better odds for a drawing to win a new vehicle. Proceeds support the work of your Chamber and the Saline Memorial Hospital Foundation.

CITY EVENTS

CHAMBER EVENTSNovember 3

Glitz & Garland Committee1:30 p.m., Chamber Board Room

November 5 - Ribbon Cutting12 p.m., Fairfield Inn & Suites

17320 I-30 NorthNovember 7 - Ribbon Cuttings10:30 a.m., Blu-Stream Media

Plexus11:30 a.m., Express Yourself

November 12Marketing Committee

2 p.m., Chamber Board RoomNovember 14-15 - Glitz & Garland

Benton Event Center 17322 Interstate 30 N

November 18Civic and Governmental Affairs

1:15 p.m., Chamber Board RoomNovember 19

Chamber Board Meeting11:15 a.m., Executive; 11:45 a.m., Full

Chamber Board RoomNovember 20

Ambassadors Committee1:15 p.m., Chamber Board Room

November 3, 17Public Utilities Commission

6 p.m., Electric Utility Department1827 Dale StreetNovember 10, 24

Benton City Council6 p.m., Agenda; 7 p.m., Full Council

Chambers, Municipal ComplexNovember 20

A & P Commission4 p.m., Benton Chamber Board Room