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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman of the Board || Mark MayfieldImmediate Past Chair || Tony RampleyChair-Elect || Ritter ArnoldTreasurer || Selena BarberJonesboro Unlimited Chairman || Brad EdwardsJEDC President || Robert Jones

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBen Barylske || NEA Baptist Clinic Bobby Caldwell || East Arkansas Broadcasters Jeff Chastain || E.C. Barton & Co. Brock Cline || Nabholz Construction Services Dave Davidson || BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc. Terri Duckworth || City Water & LightJohn Freeman || Evolve Bank & Trust Susan Greenwood || St. Bernards Medical CenterRuss Hannah || Arkansas State UniversityKevin Hodges || St. Bernards Healthcare Doug Imrie || Existing Industries AssociationChristie Jordan || Food Bank of NEA, Inc.Ty Keller || engines, inc. Hailey Knight || Jonesboro Young Professionals James McDaniel || Popeye’s/Local CultureManu Nair || Ace One TechnologiesPhillip Poston || Hytrol Conveyor CompanyDaniel Robinson || Simmons Bank Adam Sartin || Ground Crew, LLCBeth Smith || A-State Alumni Association T. J. Thompson || Valley View Agri Mary Tucker || First Financial MortgageJoe Verser || Bear State BankRob Vrbicek || UnileverJon Warren || Jonesboro JayceesKen 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 CookBusiness Development Director || Natalie CarterMarketing Director || Seketheia VanceDirector of Operations || Tammy Pate

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

Our region excels at serving others, so it is only fitting that we focus on volunteers. Efforts such as the Miracle League, Rotary Park and

the push for Interstate 555 reflect the time commitment of the volunteers in our community. A continued commitment to service is vital to the success of and to the cultivation of great leaders.

Volunteering at the Chamber provides a great way to learn more about our community and to meet others. I have been blown away over the past month at the comradery that exists in the Membership Development Committee. Members work well together to accomplish their assigned tasks.

There is a committee for pretty much every area of interest: Agri-Business, ASTATE, Business Network, Government Affairs, Green Business, Technology and Innovations, Transportation and Workforce Development. Pick your area of interest, attend a meeting or event, and hopefully you will be drawn to get involved.

We are fortunate that we have approximately 2000 dedicated Chamber members, over half of whom volunteer hours to the projects of our committees. That means making great things happen on a daily basis! For example, our Goodwill Ambassadors are involved in over 200 grand openings each year…taking time out of their schedules to welcome new members and new residents of the area.

Two Thousand Seventeen (2017) already promises to be an exciting year. Make plans now to go to Little Rock and represent our city amongst our General Assembly, reserve your booth for Business Expo in April, and carve out some time in the spring to join a delegation that represents our community in Washington, D.C.

Watch this publication and social media for other events, as we are committed this year to doing what we can to provide value to our members. As always, please share your comments and suggestions toward that end.

Thanks again to Tony Rampley for a great, and creative, Annual Meeting.

- Mark MayfieldNotes from the Chairman of the Board

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VOLUNTEERSGreat“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a

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to live in”…Unknown

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We celebrate our volunteers and say

THANK YOU for making it GREAT in Jonesboro!

Chamber volunteers work tirelessly to enhance the workability, livability, and funability here!! More than half of the membership is involved in some aspect of the Chamber’s operation.

2015-2016 Chair Tony Rampley, Dr. Barbara Ross Lee and 2016-2017 Chair Mark Mayfield

Cary Matthews - Agri Business Person of the Year Heath McGaughey - Farmer of the Year

Deania Vanhoozer - Ambassador of the Year Sharron Turman - Betty T. Sloan Promotion Award

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Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold SponsorsCentennial Bank • First Community Bank

First National Bank • Jonesboro Health & RehabilitationJones & Company, Ltd. • SHARP • St. Bernards Healthcare

Womack Phelps Puryear Mayfield & McNeil, P.A.

Silver SponsorsAceOne Technologies • ARcare • E.C. Barton and Company

Best Manufacturing • Brackett-Krennerich & AssociatesEngines, Inc. • Evolve Bank & Trust • First Security Bank

Hytrol Conveyer Co., Inc. • IberiaBank • Mitchell WilliamsNEA Baptist Hospital • NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Post Consumer Brands • Productive StaffingSouthern Bank • Tiger Correctional Services, Inc.

Waddell, Cole & Jones, PLLCMeredith Cook - Ed Way Young Professional Sherry Stringer - Roy H. Jolly Volunteer Award

Skip Mooney - Out of the Dark - Youth Program Award

Dr. Lowery Beck - Adult Volunteer Award Caroline Averitt and Betsy Johnson - Youth Volunteer Award

Every year we celebrate our new members by giving them a venue to showcase their business for other members. This year 60 new members displayed their products during an evening of live music, food and door prizes.


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January 10, 2017ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE

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January 26, 2017STATE OF THE CITY

February 14, 2017AGRI-BUSINESSBREAKFAST

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Congratulations!CLASS XXX

Selena BarberCentennial Bank

Jennifer BellFamily Care Pharmacy

Will BranchJonesboro Insurance Group, Inc.

Ralo BrownCintas Corporation

Jon David CarmackCraighead Electric Cooperative Corp.

Natalie FleemanRitter Communications

LaDawn FuhrPh.D. Candidate - Heritage Studies

Ellen Howard Gary HoytNabholz Construction Services

Alex LorenzanaCrossing Cultures

Dina MasonMOR Media, Inc.

Cliff MullisHytrol Conveyor Co., Inc.

Michael NunnallyCity Water & Light

Danial ReedNEA Baptist Clinic

Morgan SalleeCraighead County/Jonesboro Public Library

Emily StillFood Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Inc.

Vincent TurnerSt. Bernards Healthcare

Stacy WalzASU College of Nursing and Health Professions

The 2016 Class of Leadership Jonesboro celebrated completion of the eight month program on August 25, at the Cooper Alumni Center. Class member Jennifer Bell shared the year’s experiences on behalf of her class and Chairman Tony Rampley presented plaques. Class projects this year included the re-furbishing of Winter Wonderland, The Learning Centers Dog Fest, Swap Spot Safe Exchange locations, and City Youth Ministries Sports Banquet.

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Thursday, January 123102 Shelby Drive

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A group gathers and networks at the September Business After Hours at Express Employment

Professionals.

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Linda Kelly, Cindy Schrader, and Myra Deacon, all of Northeast Arkansas Visual Arts League, visit at the November Business After Hours at Jonesboro

Country Club.

The September Business After Hours was hosted by Express Employment Professionals at 2510 East Nettleton. Express provides employment services and workforce solutions to employers throughout the community.

MOR Media and The Gardens at Harmony co-hosted the October Business After Hours at The Gardens at Harmony’s new special events venue located at 4517 East Parker Road. MOR Media is a small, locally-owned business that operates three FM radio stations, an AM station, and a monthly magazine publication.

The November Business After Hours was hosted by Jonesboro Country Club at their newly renovated dining area at 1408 East Nettleton Avenue.

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.

James Gray and Kandi Baker of the Hilton Garden Inn visited at the October Business After Hours hosted by

MOR Media and The Gardens at Harmony.

Coming Up!BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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

William Laurence of William Laurence Designer Photography and Denise Camp Gotcher of First Community Bank - Community Insurance Professionals

exchange business cards at the November Business after Hours.


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MOVING JONESBORO FORWARD!

JYPN is the premier young professionals organization in the region providing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging leaders. JYPN also offers monthly programs and events designed to give young professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas, grow professionally and share common interests. JYPN, established in 2004, has over 200 members who volunteer more than 1000 hours per year. For more information go to www.jonesborochamber.com and click on the JYPN tab. You will find membership information, a photo gallery of projects and events and a calendar of upcoming opportunities.

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for planning and executing five professional development seminars during the year, usually held during the lunch hour. The Legacy Committee is responsible for overseeing two philanthropic projects that will give members the opportunity to work together to use their leadership skills and provide service to an organization. The Social Membership Committee is responsible for implementing five events per year to recruit new members and encourage networking among the members. The Leadership Conference Committee is responsible for planning an annual day long Leadership and Professional Development conference to grow and develop young professionals and promote JYPN in the community.

Board of Directors (left to right)Brock Ferguson

Chad Harbison, SecretaryJenny Keller, Vice President

Hailey Knight, PresidentEthan McNece

Nathan AndersonWill Branch

Not pictured: Erica Tait and

Jessica Wrenfrow


Coming Up!January 4th

POWERBreakfastArkansas State University Basketball Coach Grant McCasland spoke at the

September Power Breakfast sponsored by Ritter Communications.

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Deuce McCallister, former running back for Ole Miss

and the New Orleans Saints was the guest speaker at the November Power Breakfast

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Congratulations to our 2016 Paint The Town Red Decorating Contest Winners! The winners are:Spirit Award- Camfil APC1st Year Exterior- Farmers Insurance - Perry Winn1st Year Interior- Century 21 - Wright PaceExterior- Higginbotham Family DentalInterior- Southwind HeightsDowntown- Assessors OfficeHometown Pride- Walmart on HighlandRedwolf Loyalty- Chicken City

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The Jonesboro Unlimited Quality of Life Taskforce is pleased to announce their Warmth Tree project to ‘chase the chill!’ The project will provide cold weather items like mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for those who may especially need them during our winter season. The Warmth Tree will be located on the front lawn of the Jonesboro Public Library for those in need to help themselves. Members of the Quality of Life Taskforce will drape the tree with the warming items during the month of December and invite donations to be delivered to the Chamber.

Chase The Chill!


Ribbon cuttings

Arkansas Christian Journal held a ribbon cutting at 420 Jefferson Avenue. Arkansas Christian Journal is ‘A Positive News Media’ covering the counties of Craighead, Poinsett, Crittenden, Cross, St. Francis and more. For more information visit www.arkansaschristianjournal.webs.com.

Quality Farm Supply held a ribbon cutting to celebrate 50 years of business. Quality Farm Supply is a family-owned farm supply and hardware store with two great locations in Northeast Arkansas - Jonesboro and Trumann. For more information call 870-935-4622.

Chicken City held a ribbon cutting at their new location at 2112 South Caraway Road, Suite AA. Chicken City is a specialty store offering restaurant quality at wholesale prices. Check out their facebook or call them at 870-932-0001 for weekly specials.

Ridgecrest Health and Rehab held a grand opening at 5504 East Johnson Avenue. Ridgecrest is a skilled care facility with 135 beds. They also house a 2,000 square foot therapy gym. For more information call 870-932-3271.

Rausch Coleman held a ribbon cutting for their new subdivision Jude’s Crossing. With fantastic value for your home-buying dollar Rausch Coleman Homes is located in the Valley View school district. For more information call 870-680-3842 or visit www.rauschcolemanhomes.com.

Gearhead Outfitters held a grand re-opening at their new location inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. Gearhead, a specialty retail store providing quality gear and apparel for active and healthy lifestyles. They are celebrating ten years inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. For more information visit www.gearheadoutfitters.com.

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Tweedy Transportation held a ribbon cutting as they join the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce. Located at 3844 Highway 67 South in Pocahontas, Tweedy proudly serves Northeast Arkansas doing business across the nation. For your transportation or logistics needs contact them at 870-248-2226.

McDonald’s held a grand opening at their newest location at 109 Southwest Drive. The state of the art building hosts modern amenities. It also includes an extra window to make your drive through experience faster and more pleasant. Stop by and check out all the changes and friendly faces at the newest McDonald’s in town.

Parallogix held a ribbon cutting for their new IT company. Parallogix is a veteran owned and operated IT service company specializing in virtualization. Their mission is to serve you in the best way possible for your business to succeed. Call Marcus for all of your IT needs at 870-761-9479.

Asian Food Market held a grand opening at their new store. The all new Asian Food Market is the first of its kind in Jonesboro. It is a wonderful specialty food store. Come shop at the all new Asian Food Market at 2114 South Caraway Road.

Eggsellent Café held a ribbon cutting at 906 South Caraway Road. Eggsellent Café is open from 6 am to 3 pm seven days a week and serves breakfast during lunch. At Eggsellent Café they have daily specials and free birthday pancakes. Come by 906 South Caraway to try the Eggsellent Café for yourself.

Gamble Home held a grand opening at their new store located inside The Mall at Turtle Creek. They are a family owned furniture store based in Jonesboro, Paragould and Manila. They offer low prices from America’s premium brands and top notch customer service. For more information visit www.shopgambles.com or call 870-931-3352.


Ribbon cuttings


Art Advertising held a grand opening at their new additional production facility. Art Advertising was founded 42 years ago, opening the doors as a sign company to serve Jonesboro and the surrounding communities. Today they are one of the most diversified printing companies nationwide. For more information call 870-935-4042 or visit www.artadvertising.com.

KJNB CBS and FOX held a ribbon cutting at their office on the top floor of the Regions Bank building at 2400 Highland Dr. KJNB is Jonesboro’s own hometown Fox and CBS affiliate. From top-ranked primetime shows to your favorite sports and entertainment, KJNB CBS and FOX has what you are looking for. For advertising contact Kelley Easby-Smth at 501-554-5757or [email protected].

Scrappy’s held a ribbon cutting in the Mall at Turtle Creek. Scrappy’s is a fun and friendly place to get the freshest, smoothest and coolest ice cream and treats around! Check them out in the Mall at Turtle Creek close to Dillard’s or visit them on facebook.

TCF Media held a ribbon cutting on the chamber lawn. TCF Media is a full-service social media marketing agency specializing in Social PR. They work with clients to develop and execute a strong online presence. For more information visit them at www.wearetcfmedia.com or visit them on facebook.

CVS held a ribbon cutting at their new location at the intersection of Southwest Drive and Highland. CVS sells prescription drugs and a wide assortment of general merchandise, including over-the-counter drugs, beauty products and cosmetics, film and photo finishing services, seasonal merchandise, greeting cards, and convenience foods. Stop by 110 Southwest Drive and check them out.

First Community Bank held a grand opening for their new Jonesboro branch at 620 Southwest Drive. First Community Bank is a locally owned and operated bank with a big heart for the communities they serve. Their slogan “Where Community Comes First” is their commitment to be good community partners. For more information visit www.firstcommunity.net or call them at 870-932-5600.

LIV Home held a ribbon cutting at 3204 Linwood Drive located on Highway 49 in Paragould. LIV Home is a one of Northeast Arkansas’ premier furniture and design centers. At LIV Home you will find unique, trendy, modern, and fun furniture pieces for the whole house. For more information call LIV Home at 870-476-3636.

Miracle Kids Success Academy held a ribbon cutting at 1900 Stillwater Drive. Miracle Kids is a day treatment clinic for children with special needs. They treat children from birth to Kindergarten. In the summer months they also treat elementary age children. For more information visit mymiraclekids.com or call 870-932-3600.

DoughBoyz Customs held a grand opening at their retail shop located at 4012 Southwest Drive. DoughBoyz specializes in everything from car wash and classic cars to game day apparel and custom furniture. They are your ultimate stop for items for your man cave. For more information call 870-761-5518 or stop in to check them out.

Stone Concepts, LLC held a ribbon cutting at 345 CR 407. Stone Concepts is a certified dealer for Centurion Stone and Kentwood Brick. They carry more than 55 brick designs that will meet or exceed the highest standards of beauty, color intensity, and durability. For more information visit www.stoneconceptsllc.com or call 870-203-6255.

Still Stylin held a grand opening at 2404 East Nettleton Avenue. Still Stylin is an upscale consignment shop that caters to women size 0-18. They also carry designer purses, fashionable jewelry and home decor. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. For more information call 870-802-0700 or visit their facebook page.

St. Bernards Cancer Center held a grand opening of their newly renovated facility at 405 East Jackson. The Ben E. Owens Cancer Center opened in March of 1991 as the first cancer treatment facility in the region. St. Bernards radiation oncologists and medical oncologists have cared for nearly 25,000 patients in the last 25 years. The completion of the Cancer Center project means that patients now will be able to access all cancer care services in a single spacious location. 17JONESBORO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Ribbon cuttings

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Farmers Insurance held a grand opening at 2502 Red Wolf Boulevard for the newest Farmers agency in Jonesboro. Farmers Insurance - David Martin Agency specializes in property and casualty insurance. For more information call David Martin and his team at 870-336-9020.

Flash Staffing held a ribbon cutting at their new location at 2003 Industrial Drive. Flash Staffing has provided large and small businesses across the MidSouth with skilled temporary employees who fit the qualities and aptitudes those businesses need to be successful. For more information call 870-268-8000 or visit www.flashstaffing.net.

Headliners Barbershop held a grand opening at their new location inside the Mall at Turtle Creek. Located close to Target, Headliners Barbershop has a cool and comfortable vibe that makes you feel right at home. Headliners welcomes walk-ins or for faster service call 501-388-0506 to make an appointment.

Interventional Pain Management Center held a grand opening at 3800 East Johnson Avenue Suite E. Their approach is to identify the body structure causing pain and then use image guidance to treat the structure with minimally invasive techniques. For more information call 870-932-0399.

Vashaw Scientific, Inc. recently held a ribbon cutting for their business. Vashaw Scientific has been in business since 1978 providing traditional and custom optical and imaging solutions to the industrial research and scientific communities. For more information call Wes Klasky at 870-316-3826.

Supreme Lending held a grand opening at 2913 King Street, Suites 1 and 2. Supreme Lending is a mortgage originator. Their loans are handled by their licensed mortgage originators who personalize the loan process and provide timely and informed communication with the customer. For more information visit www.supremelending.com or call 870-224-0527.



Renewals since the September 2016 Newsletter

50 + Years:Acme Brick Co.-Wheeler Plant (64 years)E.C. Barton & Co. (67 years)Barton’s of Jonesboro (58 years)BNSF Railway (59 years)Builders Material Co. (64 years)CenterPoint Energy (65 years)City Water & Light (63 years)Cooper Land & Development Co., Inc. (60 years)Craighead Electric Cooperative Corp. (59 years)Farm Credit MidSouth (52 years)Forrest Office Machines (52 years)Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home (60 years)Hedger Brothers Concrete (59 years)Hytrol (53 years)Jonesboro Sun (62 years)KAIT8 (53 years)Lane Lane Co. (55 years)Nettleton Concrete, Inc. (57 years)Riceland Foods (60 years)St. Bernards Healthcare (53 years)Scurlock Industries of Jonesboro, Inc. (61 years)Snellgrove Langley, Culpepper, Williams & Mullally (72 years)St. Bernards Urology Associates (57 years)Neil Stallings Properties, Inc. (54 years)Stephens Insurance, LLC (58 years)Waddell, Cole & Jones, PLLC (86 years)Womack, Phelps, Puryear, Mayfield & McNeil, P.A. (86 years)

20-49 YearsJ.H. Abel Realty, Inc. (23 years)Alexander’s Machine Shop, Inc. (43 years)All Clean USA (22 years)Allcare Pharmacy (22 years)Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield-Bill Brown (42 years)Arkansas Department of Workforce (49 years)Arkansas State University System Office (30 years)Art Advertising, Inc. (34 years)Asphalt Producers, LLC (31 years)BancorpSouth Insurance Services, Inc. (43 years)Burger King (40 years)

Butterball, L.L.C. (25 years)Camfill (31 years)Cancer Care Specialists (27 years)Central Buick GMC (34 years)Central Chevrolet Cadillac (40 years)Children’s Clinic (34 years)Clark Financial Services (26 years)Tom Clark & Associates (41 years)Clopton Clinic (46 years)Cooksey’s Flower Shop (28 years)Craighead Co. Solid Waste Disposal Authority (21 years)David Martin Office Interiors (38 years)Easton Agri (29 years)Emerson Funeral Home & Ambulance Service (35 years)Bill Dunnam-Farmers Insurance Group (23 years)Fasweet Div. of Morse Co., Inc. (48 years)Foundation of Arts (35 years)Charles Frierson III, Attorney (31 years)Gilbert Industries (36 years)Goad & Company, PLLC, CPAs (35 years)Golden Grotto (25 years)Michael R. Gott, Attorney (31 years)Hays (39 years)Ron Heard, C.P.A., P.A. (24 years)Heritage Agriculture of Arkansas (20 years)Holloway Appraisal Service (22 years)HoneyBaked Ham & Café (21 years)IAC Supply Solutions (47 years)International Tours (21 years)Jones & Company, LTD (40 years)Jonesboro Bolt & Supply (35 years)Jonesboro Country Club (33 years)Jonesboro Foot Clinic (25 years)Jonesboro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (39 years)Jonesboro Overhead Door (21 years)Jonesboro Public Schools (35 years)Jonesboro Roofing Co., Inc. (35 years)Jonesboro Rotary Club (47 years)Jonesboro Urban Renewal & Housing Authority (29 years)The Medicine Shoppe (32 years)Morgan Stanley-David Bettis (39 years)Moring & Associates Real Estate Appraisers (36 years)NEA Baptist Hospital (33 years)Optus (21 years)Orr, Lamb & Fegtly, P.L.C. (38 years)Dr. Bill Panneck Dental Clinic (31 years)Prairie Farms (48 years)Bobby Puryear Insurance (20 years)

Quality Farm & Industrial Supplies (38 years)Ramsons, Inc. (44 years)Rankin Rentals (22 years)RGB Mechanical Contractors (35 years)ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning (22 years)Shelter Insurance Claims Office (21 years)SMA (34 years)St. Bernards Orthopedics Associates, Inc. (30 years)Staffmark (27 years)State Farm Insurance-Gordon Metzgar (49 years)Stuck Associates (43 years)United Way of Northeast Arkansas (43 years)University Rotary Club (34 years)J.T. White Hardware & Lumber (41 years)David Worlow, C.P.A. (22 years)

10-19 Years:501 SteakhousePaul L. BednarCentennial BankChick-fil-A at Turtle CreekConcerned Care for Seniors L.L.C.Craighead Co. Regional Solid Waste Mgmnt DistrictDow Building ServicesE. Sloan Farms, Inc.East Arkansas Broadcasters of Jonesboro, LLCERA Doty Real Estate-Sherlyn BlackwellExpress Pawn, Inc.Lillie Fears, Ph.D.First Care Family Medical ClinicsFirst Security BankFocus BankForrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature CenterSanda GreeneHalsey Thrasher Harpole, LLC-Roddy ThrasherHardees of JonesboroiBERIABANKInvision EyecareJonesboro Tool & Die Co., Inc.Kum & GoLamar Outdoor AdvertisingMartin Marietta MaterialsMazzio’sMC Express, Inc.The Meadows ApartmentsMedic One

KEEPING Current


Millenium 3, Inc. Mini Storage of JonesboroMTS/JGS Induserve Supply, Inc.Olivetan Benedictine Sisters, Inc.The Perkins Law Firm, P.A.Popeye’sJ V Rockwell Publishing, Inc.Blake Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc.St. Bernards VillageSouthern Pioneer Property & Casualty Insurance CompanySpecialty Practice Management, LLCStadium Place ApartmentsState Farm Insurance-Tommy ReeseJ & S Restaurant Group, Inc. /Subway StoresTaMolly’s Mexican RestaurantThe Vue Salon & Spa/This Little Light O’MineWaste Pro of ArkansasWilliamsburg Apartments

5-9 Years:All Scrapes Irrigation & Lawncare, LLCAM Enterprises dba AM Janitorial ServicesArkansas Department of Health-JonesboroAscent Children’s Health ServicesBusiness WorldCentury FinanceChristie McNeill’s Dance StudioCline ToursColdwell Banker Village Communities, Inc.-Kevin KerchevalColdwell Banker Village Communities, Inc.-Joe TurneyCraighead County Republican CommitteeCurtis Chiropractic & Wellness CenterDenso Manufacturing Arkansas, Inc.ERA Doty Real Estate-Danny LaddFarmer Enterprises, Inc.Gamble Home FurnishingsGearhead OutfittersGeorge & Company, PLLCHalsey Thrasher Harpole, LLC-Jerry HalseyHank’s Fine FurnitureHarnessPoint Community SolutionsLight’s Chiropractic Health Center, LLCMilitary Officers Association of AmericaNabholz Construction ServicesOldham Law Firm, PLLCOlive Garden Italian RestaurantOtolaryngology & Facial Surgery Center-Dr. Shane SmithPoinsett Turfgrass Company

Productive StaffingJBNC, Inc., d/b/a/ Ridgecrest Health & RehabShelter Insurance-David KerleySissy’s Log CabinSue’s Kitchen, Inc.Temple Baptist ChurchTextbook Brokers, Inc.The Villas of JonesboroWells Fargo Advisors, LLCWillow Creek Apartments

2-4 Years:Action, Inc. Adara BoutiqueAllied Tech Group of Northeast Arkansas, LLCAmeriPride Linen & Apparel ServicesArkansas Early Learning, Inc.Associated EngineeringArkansas State University-Dr. Sharon JamesArkansas State University-AthleticsArkansas State University-Delta Heritage OfficeCasey’s General StoreDeacon Law FirmEast Arkansas Electrical ContractorsCandace EdwardsERA Doty Real Estate-Angie ClineERA Doty Real Estate-Cheryl PerryFlash StaffingGigi’s CupcakesGoodwill Industries of ArkansasGrace CommunicationsGreat ClipsHeartland Payment Systems, Inc.HP Development & RentalsJonesboro Health Food Center, LLCJonesboro Human Development CenterMothers of Angels, Inc.

Murphy USA-5807NEA Fraternal Order of EaglesNewk’s EateryOut of the Dark, Inc.Pramar Inc., dba Plato’s ClosetSchlotzsky’s DeliSouthern Freight LinesState Farm Insurance-Bob GistRepresentative Dan SullivanTeleTouch Holding, Inc.The Everyday Chef, LLCTrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc.Whitten Creek Apartments

KEEPING Current


NEW MembersAccident FundMike Dake200 Grand Ave.P.O. Box 40790Lansing, MI 48901-7990517 708-5127Fax: 517 [email protected]

All American Pest Control, Inc.Lance Winford2307 Race St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7312870 935-0200Fax: 870 [email protected] CONTROL SERVICES

American Assoc. of University Women-Jonesboro BranchJulia PayneP.O. Box 16085Jonesboro, AR 72403-6700870 [email protected] CLUBS

Arkansas Home Health ProvidersAmy Hockle3024 Red Wolf Blvd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7415870 219-3672amy.hockle@lhcgroup.comwww.arkansashomehealthproviders.comHOME HEALTH SERVICESMEDICAL SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENTNURSING FACILITIES

Asian Food Market, LLCSkylar Lun2114 S. Caraway Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6201870 340-7130Fax: 870 [email protected] STORE-BULK

Boling Security Guard, Inc.Clyda Massey868 CR 414Jonesboro, AR 72404-7504870 932-0674Fax: 870 [email protected] GUARD SERVICES

Bounce Brothers EntertainmentLauren Bosze19786 Hwy. 158Harrisburg, AR 72432870 926-4251info@bouncebrothersent.comwww.bouncebrothersent.comENTERTAINMENTPARTY RENTALS

Center on Aging-NELinda Tate303 E. Matthews Ave., Ste. 201Jonesboro, AR 72401-3150870 207-7595800 745-0557Fax: 870 [email protected] AGENCIES

Century 21 Wright-Pace Real EstateChrissie Wright1115 Windover Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6159870 933-0026Fax: 870 [email protected] ESTATE AGENTSREAL ESTATE OFFICES

Clean Line Energy PartnersMike Davis581 Hwy. 64 BWynne, AR 72396-8503832 319-6310mdavis@cleanlineenergy.comwww.cleanlineenergy.comMANUFACTURERS

Coldwell Banker Village Communities, Inc.Kodi Griffin2704 S. Culberhouse St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7100870 [email protected] ESTATE AGENTS

Coldwell Banker-Village CommunitiesHeidi Malone2704 S. Culberhouse St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-7132870 [email protected]/Coldwell-Banker-VREAL ESTATE AGENTS

Creative Concepts of NEA Inc.Robert Bajorek2314 E. Matthews Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4414870 933-6855robert@just1shirt.comwww.just1shirt.comEMBROIDERYT-SHIRTSSCREEN PRINTINGMARKETING SERVICES

CVS PharmacyKelly Eby110 Southwest Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5827870 268-1743Fax: 870 [email protected] SALES

Delta Glass, LLCWeston Curtner3101 Dan Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-8928870 520-6290Fax: 870 520-6294weston@deltaglassllc.comwww.deltaglassllc.comGLASSAUTOMOBILE GLASS REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

Dough Boyz CustomsBlake Burnett4012 Southwest Dr.3405 Weston Cv.Jonesboro, AR 72404-8356870 761-5518Fax: 866 316-9642josholson@jonesbororealtycompany.comwww.jonesborocustomsandcarts.comAUTOMOBILE DEALERS -USEDGOLF SUPPLIES & REPAIR

Eggscellent Cafe’Lane Brass906 S. Caraway Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4401870 [email protected]

Farmers Insurance GroupDave Martin2502 Red Wolf Blvd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6364870 336-9020Fax: 870 [email protected]

First Assembly NEAPatrick Lander101 N. Caraway Rd. (ASU Student Union)1020 Airport Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401501 [email protected]

Franklin American Mortgage CompanyStephanie Nelson2315 E. Matthews Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4415870 819-3800870 243-0402Fax: 870 819-3799slnelson@franklinamerican.comwww.franklinamerican.comMORTGAGE COMPANIES

Headliners BarbershopDeshune DodsonMall at Turtle Creek3000 E. Highland Dr., Ste. 615Jonesboro, AR 72401-6379501 [email protected] SALONS & BARBER SHOPS

Imageworks C317, LLCCheryl DavisP.O. Box 16433Jonesboro, AR 72403-6707901 542-4235870 974-1018Fax: 501 [email protected] DESIGNERSOFFICE EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Interventional Pain Management CenterKristen Wendel3800 E. Johnson Ave., Ste. EJonesboro, AR 72401-1940870 932-0399Fax: 870 [email protected] & SURGEONS - PAIN MANAGEMENT

J-BuddyLeandro Braslavsky321 Wildwood Pt.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6097870 [email protected] SERVICES


NEW Members June Hallmark & Merle NormanAmy Awai-Barber1121 & 1125 S. Caraway Rd.4639 John F. Kennedy Blvd.North Little Rock, AR 72116-7310501 753-6679Fax: 501 [email protected] SHOPSCOSMETICS

Little & Associates, ArchitectsHardy Little501 Union StJonesboro, AR 72401-2836870 930-3813Fax: 870 [email protected]

LIV Home and Design CenterTiffany Napier3204 Linwood Dr.1500 Reynolds Rd.Paragould, AR 72450-2284870 [email protected] DECOR & GIFTS

Mattress OutletJeff Totty216 E. Highland Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5918870 935-3805501 613-1876Fax: 870 275-6405mattressoutletjonesboro@gmail.comwww.doyousleepcheap.comMATTRESS SALES

McDonald’s Restaurants #1181Angie Huckabee2207 E. Nettleton Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5246870 [email protected]

McDonald’s Restaurants #14057Dehika Doughty1815 E. Highland Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6118870 [email protected]

McDonald’s Restaurants #7191Chris Lands109 Southwest Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5917870 275-7428Fax: 901 [email protected]

McDonald’s Resturant #12405Derrell Farr1910 E. Johnson Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-1303870 [email protected]

McDonald’s Resturant #36754Miranda Wheelis2124 Red Wolf Blvd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6356870 [email protected]

Miracle Kids Success AcademyJessie Tyer1900 Stillwater Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72404-9119870 932-3600870 919-9621Fax: 870 932-3611jessicatyer@mymiraclekids.comwww.mymiraclekids.comDAYCARE/LEARNING CENTERPHYSICAL THERAPYOCCUPATIONAL THERAPYSPEECH THERAPY

Northeast Arkansas Visual Arts League (NEAVAL)Cindy Schrader305 Parker Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72404-8409870 919-4697870 926-0156Fax: 870 [email protected] AGENCIES

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas StateMary Margaret JacksonWilson HallP.O. Box 119State University, AR 72467-0119870 [email protected]/arkansasARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - FACULTY, STAFF & SERVICES

Odds & EndsSara Dupuy3708 E. Highland Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72401-6518870 [email protected] DECOR & GIFTS

ParallogixMarcus Woods5637 Hollow Creek Ln.Jonesboro, AR 72404-7005870 [email protected] TECHNOLOGY SERVICESCOMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Paul’s Bar-B-QPaul Bruce808 S. Caraway Rd.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4468870 [email protected]

Red Wolves Sports PropertiesErik Book2004 E. Nettleton Ave.Jonesboro, AR 72401-5241870 972-2944ebook@redwolvessportsproperties.comwww.astateredwolves.comMARKETING SERVICESADVERTISING AGENCIES

Hilary SchloemerArkansas State Professor of Management3320 Preakness Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72404-8871913 [email protected] STATE UNIVERSITY - FACULTY, STAFF & SERVICES

Russell Schloemer3320 Preakness Dr.Jonesboro, AR 72404-8871785 [email protected]

LN Ice Cream of NEA, Inc. dba Scrappy’sMike FeltsThe Mall at Turtle Creek, Ste. 3073115 CandlewoodJonesboro, AR 72404-7710870 [email protected]

Sepio Technology, LLCKen Reese920 S. Main St.Jonesboro, AR 72401-3507855 [email protected] AUDITSCOMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Stone Concepts Masonry Supply CompanyMarty Hesch345 CR 402Jonesboro, AR 72404-7586870 203-6255Fax: 870 [email protected] COMPANIESMASONRY SERVICES

Sugarfree Rockstar Hair and Make-up StudioAshley Weaver2008 Wilkins Ave., Ste. AJonesboro, AR 72401-5220870 819-6267amweaver87@icloud.comwww.sugarfreerockstar.weebly.comBEAUTY SALONS & BARBER SHOPS

Susan G. Komen Arkansas AffilateSherrye McBryde904 Autumn Rd., Ste. 500Little Rock, AR 72211-3738501 202-4399Fax: 501 975-2502sherrye.mcbryde@baptisthealth.orgwww.komenarkansas.orgNON-PROFIT AGENCIES

TCF MediaElna June913 Somerset Ln.Jonesboro, AR 72401-0526870 243-3684editor@thecleverfilipina.comwww.wearetcfmedia.comCONSULTANTSADVERTISING AGENCIESINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Vashaw Scientific, Inc.Wes Klasky620 Melody Ln.Jonesboro, AR 72401-4963870 [email protected]


UpcomingChamber Events!DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

1 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 1 JYPN Christmas Social 5:00 pm 5 JYPN Board Meeting 11:30 am 5 Transportation Committee 4:00 pm 7 Jr. Leadership 8:00 am 7 JYPN Legacy Committee 4:00 pm 7 Workforce Development Committee 4:00 pm 13 Agri-Business Committee 4:00 pm 13 Business After Hours - First Community Bank 5:00 pm 14 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 14 Membership Development Committee Noon

15 Executive Committee 11:00 am 15 Business Network Committee Noon 15 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 19 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 20 Technology & Innovations Committee 11:00 am 20 TechTalks 11:30 am 21 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:00 pm 22 JYPN Professional Development Committee 4:00 pm 23-26 Chamber Closed for Christmas 27 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm

2 Chamber Closed for New Year’s 4 Power Breakfast - Productive Staffing 6:45 am 4 JYPN Legacy Committee 4:00 pm 4 Workforce Development Committee 4:00 pm 6 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 10 Agri-Business Committee 4:00 pm 10 Arkansas Legislative Event - Little Rock 5:00 pm 11 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 11 Membership Development Committee Noon 12 Executive Committee 11:00 am 12 JYPN Professional Development Luncheon 11:30 am 12 Business After Hours - Hijinx 5:00 pm 16 Chamber Closed for Martin Luther King Day 4:00 pm

17 Technology & Innovations Committee 11:00 am 17 TechTalks 11:30 am 18 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:00 pm 19 Business Network Committee Noon 19 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 23 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 23 Leadership Jonesboro 2017 Class Reception 5:00 pm 24 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm 25 Jr. Leadership 8:00 am 25 Community Benefit Organizations Committee 4:00 pm 26 State of the City 11:30 am 26 JYPN Profession Development Committee 4:00 pm

1 JYPN Legacy Committee 4:00 pm 1 Workforce Development Committee 4:00 pm 2 Governmental Affairs Committee 4:00 pm 6 JYPN Board Meeting 11:30 am 6 Transportation Committee 4:00 pm 8 Green Business Committee 8:00 am 8 New Member Luncheon 11:30 am 9 LINK Meeting Noon 9 Business After Hours - William Laurence 5:00 pm 14 Agri-Breakfast 7:00 am

15 JYPN Senior Pack - Food Bank 3:30 pm 16 Executive Committee 11:00 am 16 Business Network Committee Noon 16 A-State Committee 4:00 pm 20 Board Meeting 4:00 pm 21 Technology & Innovations Committee 11:00 am 21 TechTalks 11:30 am 22 Jr. Leadership 8:00 am 23 JYPN Professional Development Committee 4:00 pm 28 JYPN Social/Membership Committee 4:00 pm

LEADER (USPS 276-800)December 1, 2016Published Quarterly byJonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce1709 E. Nettleton Ave.870-932-6691Volume 16, No. 4Subscription $25.00 per yearPostmaster send address changes to Jonesboro Regional Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 789Jonesboro, AR 72403-0789

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