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www.bryantchamber.com
August 2015
A Publication of the Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSAcademy Sports & OutdoorsAshley MIlls20790 I-30 North, Benton, AR 72019 (501) [email protected] and Outdoor Lifestyle Store
Bryant Parks & RecreationBrandon Griffin6401 Boone Rd, Bryant, AR 72022(501) 943-0444 / www.cityofbryant.org
Business NewsFall Fest
Pageant on September 12
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSCVS PharmacyLeena Alkahlout3220 N. Reynolds Rd., Bryant, AR 72022www.cvs.comRetail Pharmacy
Budget BlindsJay Pendleton3311 Buckhorn Trail, Little Rock, AR 72211(501) 408-3877 / www.budgetblinds.comWindow coverings, including shutters, shades, blinds and solar shades
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSBryant Family ChiropracticChris Reed3500 Market Place Ave Bryant, AR 72022(501) 847-0868 www.bryantfamilychiro.comBryant Family Chiropractic specializes in Atlas Orthogonal upper cervical chiropractic, spinal decompression, laser therapy, and posture strengthening
A New Look for Fall Fest this Year
The 28th Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road, will have a new look this year! Our first annual Bryant’s Buzzin’ BBQ Bash will include a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition, a backyard barbecue competition and an accompanying beer garden. The title sponsor for the BBQ event, Arkansas Craft Distributing, will bring us craft beers from Summit and Oskar Blues. $7,500 in prize money will be awarded in the KCBS event. The event committee is also excited to announce the addition of a human Bubble Ball area($10), sponsored by GracePoint Church, a human Foosball area provided by the City of Bryant and laser tag area ($5) presented by Timberline Adventure Park. Fall Fest is presented by Landers of Saline County. General admission and parking are free. KidzLand wrist bands are $6 (reduced price) to cover face paint, games, bounces, train ride, etc. KidzLand is made possible by McDonalds of Bryant, Indian Springs First Baptist Church and Geyer Springs First Baptist Church. Our regular activities will be happening as well. Make sure you join us for this year’s new and improved Fall Fest!
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Tuesday, September 1 - Business Before Hours 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Tuesday, September 1 - Civic & Gov Committee12:00 p.m., Chamber
Friday, September 4 - Salt Bowl7:30 p.m., War Memorial Stadium
Monday, September 7 - Labor Day - Chamber ClosedTuesday, September 8 - Lead 2 Win
8:00 a.m., N/ATuesday, September 8 -
Bryant Networking & Business Leaders11:30 a.m., N/A
Tuesday, September 8 - Winter Banquet Committee12:00 p.m., Chamber
Tuesday, September 8 - BBQ Committee1:00 p.m., Chamber
Tuesday, September 9 - YPN Breakfast7:30-8:30 a.m., Speakeasy Coffee Bar
Tuesday, September 10 - Ambassador Committee8:45 a.m., Chick-fil-A
Thursday, September 10 - Ribbon CuttingsSaline County Airport
10:00-11:00 a.m., 1100 Hill Farm Rd, BryantThursday, September 10 - Fall Fest Committee
1:15 p.m., ChamberFriday, September 11 - Fall Fest Pageant Set-Up
1:00 p.m., Love Auditorium - Bryant HSSaturday, September 12 - Fall Fest Pageant
10:00 a.m., Love Auditorium - Bryant HSMonday, September 14 - Bryant Planning Commission
6:00 p.m., City Hall CourtroomMonday, September 14 - Bryant Parks Commission
6:00 p.m., City Hall Finance Dept. RoomTuesday, September 15 - BBQ/Fall Fest Committee
1:15 p.m., ChamberWednesday, September 16 - Board Meeting
11:45 a.m., ChamberWednesday, September 16 - Monster Madness
Committee, 1:30 p.m., ChamberThursday, September 17 - Highlight Bryant
Non-Profit Month12:00 p.m., Bishop Park
Thursday, September 17 - TBD Fall Fest Committee1:15 p.m., Chamber
Tuesday, September 22 - BBQ/Fall Fest Committee1:00 p.m., Chamber
Thursday, September 24 - Ribbon CuttingsBoys & Girls Club at Davis Elementary
9:30 a.m., 12001 County Line Rd, AlexanderBryant Family Chiropractic
10:30 a.m., 3500 Market Place Avenue in BryantThursday, September 24 - Bryant School Board
6:00 p.m., Professional Development RoomFriday, September 25 - Fall Fest Set-Up
Bishop ParkSaturday, September 26 - BRYANT FALL FEST
10:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bishop ParkTuesday, September 29 - Bryant City Council
7:00 p.m., City Complex
Rausch Coleman Homes
DJ Raquel
Ribbon Cuttings
Oak Glenn Community(501) 366-7774 / www.rauschcolemanhomes.com
[email protected] / www.djraquel.com
23157 I-30 Frontage Rd. Ste. 101Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 552-6850 / www.chistvincent.com
St. Vincent Family Clinic
17270 I-30 Suite 1Benton, AR 72019
(501) 778-6329 / [email protected]
Edward Jones - Todd Endl
Interested in joining Bryant’s YPN? Please email your contact information to
www.bryantchamber.com
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What is your business? What do you in your business?Arkansas Best Insurance - I am an Account Executive and Branch Manager. I am also a Conceal Carry Instructor.When did you become a Chamber member?2008What is something Chamber members might not know about you or your business that you wish they did?I needed to set ties into the community and learn the community. The Chamber offers more networking opportunities.
Why do you choose to serve on the Chamber board?First, I believe in the Chamber’s mission. Second, I believe in serving the community. Lastly, I believe service is what God has called us to do, in any capacity that may be.Jason BrownAccount Executive/Branch Manager at ABI & Owner of Jason Brown Conceal Carry
Get To Know Our Board of Directors Finds of the MonthLarry’s Pizza of Bryant
4500 Hwy 5 N, Suite 1Bryant, AR 72022 / (501) 847-5003They are often involved in
community events benefiting local charities. On August 10,
they hosted Celebrity Waiter for the American Cancer Society and
helped raise over $6,000. On August 31, they will host an event to benefit Harmony Hooves, an organization that
funds rehab/therapeutic rides pairing rescue horses with those who can benefit from interaction
with them.Imaginations Created
1219 Military Road, Suite 1Benton, AR 72015 / (501) 794-8601
They are hosting a fundraiser for Bryant Cheerleaders on
August 31!
What is something Chamber members might not know about you or your business that you wish they did know about you or your business?ABI has been around for 110 years. Jason Brown Conceal Carry focuses on training women with not only conceal carry, but I have teamed up with First Shot LLC to help the community with coneal carry and firearms training. We will be offering women only classes soon that will teach basics of shooting all guns, like a Gun 101 Class.
Fall Fest PageantWhen: Saturday, Sept. 12
10:00 am
Where: Love AuditoriumBryant High School
Register: bit.ly/1GHE56U
This pageant benefits our scholarship fund for
graduating Bryant seniors!
www.landerschrysler.com
We are proud to have the support of Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. With their donation, we’re able to put on Bryant’s Spring Queen and Fall Fest Pageant! Thank you for being a “Supporter of the Community!”
Landers has long been an icon and household word in Saline County. Our Area Vice President, Rodney Plack, started in sales with Landers in 1991. He was promoted to GM in 1994 and then to his current position of AVP in 2007. Rodney’s role as AVP takes Landers to a new level of business, in sales, service and customer service. He believes in taking care of his employees in every way. If there is an employee in need, Rodney steps up and helps in any way he can. Rodney serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Bryant. He is always ready to step in and sponsor events, both at the BG Club and in the county. Landers sponsors school teams, events and publications. We are also active in supporting Civitan Services, Kiwanis, Rotary Clubs, churches and women’s shelters. Landers also helps sponsor underprivileged families at Christmas. One of our recent events was sponsoring the July 4th fireworks show at Benton Health Center. It was an amazing show!
Landers is proud to serve Saline County in every way we can.
Sponsor Spotlight
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Landers of Saline County
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM 1-800-LANDERS Landers Fiat 1-800-LANDERS
Landers Chevrolet 1-877-LANDERS Landers Ford 1-866-LANDERS
B E N T O N A R K A N S A S
Thank you to our Member of the Month, UALR’s Bruce Bauer!Mr. Bauer spoke to Chamber members back in July about various types of online marketing for today’s businesses. He is a faculty member of the Information Science Department and
Information Technology Program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is also the Program Coordinator and Advisor for the E-Commerce Degree.
Thank you for helping us provide our members with better marketing resources!