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Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce News and Events
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From: Little Rock Chamber [mailto:lrcc at littlerockchamber.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:38 PM
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Subject: Business E-Newsletter - June 12, 2007
Volume 142 Issue 17
June 12, 2007
Dassault Falcon Announces $20 Million Expansion, 200 New Jobs
Capriccio, Victorian Garden Take Taste of the Rock Honors
Small Business Success Series to Feature Dale Carnegie's Jerry Wilson
County to Launch Junction Bridge Project
Keith Jackson to Speak at Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXII Graduation
AYPN to Present Economic Impact Series on Fayetteville Shale
Seventy-one Members Renew Investment in Chamber
New Members Listed for 90 Days
Ribbon Cuttings Present Prime Networking Opportunities
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Dassault Falcon Announces $20 Million Expansion, 200 New Jobs
Governor Mike Beebe announced today that Dassault Falcon will further expand its business jet completion center in Little Rock, already the largest of its kind on the world. The 116,000-square-foot expansion results from growing demand for Dassault Falcon jets worldwide, including the new 7X. Dassault is in the midst of hiring 200 additional Little Rock employees over the next two years to meet the increased production demand. The new jobs will pay an average of $20 an hour.
"Good relationships with existing businesses create good jobs in Arkansas," Beebe said. "Little Rock's history of working cooperatively with Dassault Falcon has led to a world-class facility here that continues to grow and provide opportunities for Arkansans."
The $20-million expansion will include a new paint facility, warehouse expansion, new engineering facilities and additions to Dassault's flight-test line. After completion of the work, the Little Rock Dassault facility will cover approximately 820,000 square feet.
The Dassault Falcon expansion project was coordinated by the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce's economic development team. Dassault is not only the largest and highest paying manufacturer in Central Arkansas, but the aerospace and aviation industry is the state's largest financial export.
"Since coming to Little Rock, Dassault Falcon has been an outstanding corporate citizen," said Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola. "On behalf of our citizens, I want to thank Dassault for their continued commitment to, and investment in, the City of Little Rock."
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Capriccio, Victorian Garden Take Taste of the Rock Honors
Over 900 guests convened at the River Market Pavilions on Thursday, June 7th for Taste of the Rock, the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce's food and beverage showcase. Presented in partnership with Arkansas Federal Credit Union and U.S. Foodservice, Taste featured 35 vendor restaurants and caterers.
As voted by guests, Capriccio Grill Italian Steak House at the Peabody was named Best Taste, while Victorian Garden took honors for Best Booth. Final voting results were:
Best Taste
Capriccio Grill Italian Steak House at the Peabody
Victorian Garden Restaurant & Catering (1st Runner-up)
Imagine - A Restaurant (2nd Runner up)
Best Booth
Victorian Garden Restaurant & Catering
RSVP Catering (1st Runner-up)
Simply the Best Catering (2nd Runner-up)
Beverages were provided by Golden Eagle of Arkansas, Harbor Distributing, Clear Mountain Natural Spring Water and Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Arkansas. Other sponsors included Allied Waste Services, Arkansas Business Publishing Group, Arkansas Portable Toilets, Citadel Broadcasting, FASTSIGNS , KATV - Channel 7, Muzak, Party Time Rental & Events and Pulaski Technical College, with printing provided by Twin City Printing & Litho, Inc.
Taste of the Rock was staffed by volunteers from the Chamber's Ambassadors. Committee members included:
Michelle Harper (Boomtown Media), Chairman
Sherri Jones (Staffmark, Inc.), Co-Chairman
Becky Mason (Lenders Title Company)
Beckie Moore (Prevent Blindness America / Arkansas Division)
Brad Isroff (Wealth Management, Inc.)
Danny White (Today's THV)
Jeananne Hawking (Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa)
Kimberly Hipps (National Bank of Arkansas)
Mimi Minton (The Peabody Little Rock)
Tracey Maulden (Crye-Leike Realtors)
Willie Jones (Little Rock Job Corps/DEL-JEN, Inc)
Chamber member restaurants and/or caterers wishing to sign-up for the 2008 Taste of the Rock, should contact Natalie Cranford at 377.6014.
2007 Official Vendors
American Pie Pizza
Alltel Arena
Bear Kingdom Vineyard, Inc.
Bennett's Market
Blue Coast Burrito
Boscos
Capriccio Grill Italian Steak House at the Peabody
Carino's Italian Grill
Cater Snax
El Chico Geyer Springs
Flying Burrito Co.
Flying Fish
Flying Saucer
Imagine - A Restaurant
Kabab & Curry Indian Restaurant
Little Rock River Market
McAlister's Deli
Moe's Southwest Grill
On the Border
Papa John's Pizza
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
RSVP Catering
RX Catering
Ryan's Family Steak House
Salty Parrot (Arkansas Queen)
Simply the Best Catering
So Restaurant - Bar
Sonny Williams Steak Room
Starving Artist Cafe'
Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack / Rumba Fun Dining
Tropical Smoothie Café
Unilever/Skippy
Victorian Garden Restaurant & Catering
1620 The Restaurant
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Small Business Success Series to Feature Dale Carnegie's Jerry Wilson
The next Small Business Success Series, presented by Bozell, LLC, will feature Jerry Wilson, Managing Partner of Dale Carnegie Training, on Friday, June 15th from 7:30 to 9:00 am at the Chamber Building. Jerry will speak on "Gaining Commitment vs. Compliance from your Associates."
A dynamic and enthusiastic speaker, Jerry Wilson is the franchise owner for Dale Carnegie Training in Arkansas, western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and southern Missouri. For the past 35 years, he has personally worked with more than 3,500 companies in developing effective methods of achieving bottom-line results from management and employee groups.
Reservations for the breakfast are $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for prospective members, with new members joining since March 15th admitted for free with a reservation. To register online, click here, enter keyword/phrase: success series, complete and submit the form. "No shows" and cancellations less than 24 hours before the event will be billed. For more information, contact Kristi Barr at 377.6017.
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County to Launch Junction Bridge Project
The official start of the Junction Bridge Project will be Tuesday, June 19th at 11:00 am at the Junction Bridge in the River Market. County Judge Buddy Villines, Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola, North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Hays and the Pulaski County Bridge Facilities Board will be on hand to mark the celebration.
The Junction Bridge Project, part of the Six Bridges Plan, will adapt the historic Junction Railroad Bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use, linking the downtown areas of Little Rock and North Little Rock. It will be a place of interest for tourists and locals to view the river and skyline. The anticipated opening is May 2008.
Unique landing areas on either end of the bridge will be near La Petite Roche plaza and the Riverfest Amphitheatre in the Little Rock River Market and near Alltel Arena and Riverfront Plaza in North Little Rock. The bridge will parallel the Rock Island Railroad Bridge being developed as a bicycle pedestrian way by the William Jefferson Clinton Foundation.
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Keith Jackson to Speak at Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXII Graduation
The Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XXII Graduation Luncheon will be presented Thursday, June 28th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Little Rock. The event, presented by ClearPointe, will feature Keith Jackson, President and Founder of P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids).
Tickets are $30, with reserved tables of ten available for $300 (less $30 for each member of Class XXII at the table). RSVP to Liz Crowson, 377.6015 or by clicking here, entering keyword/phrase: leadership, completing and submitting the form.
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AYPN to Present Economic Impact Series on Fayetteville Shale
The Arkansas Young Professionals Network (AYPN) will hold a Fayetteville Shale Forum at 5:45 pm, Wednesday, June 13th in the AT&T Auditorium of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The forum's panel will include John Thaeler, senior vice president of SEECO, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwestern Energy Company, Brad Lacey, executive director of the Conway Chamber of Commerce, and Ed Ratchford, geology supervisor for the Arkansas Geological Commission. AYPN member Stephen Compton (New York Life Insurance Company) will moderate.
A reception will follow in the Chamber's Deltic Timber Atrium. Registration for the forum and reception is free with an RSVP to dsmith at aypn.org. For more information, contact Randell Shelton at 501.590.3691.
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Seventy-one Members Renew Investment in Chamber
From May 29th through June 8th, 71 valued members renewed their investment in the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, accounting for $43,533.75 in income.
Advent Systems, Inc.
Aramark Uniform Services
Arkansas Bankers Association
Arkansas Hospice
Arkansas Sign & Neon Company, Inc.
ASA Group
Bailey Properties, LLC
Bank & Business Solutions
Best Security Services, Inc.
Blue Coast Burrito
BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas
BMW of Little Rock & North Point Volvo
Brown & Brown Insurance
Bruce Oakley, Inc.
Candy Bouquet International
Capitol Hill Apartments
Cardinal Health
CARTI
Celebrity Attractions
Central Arkansas Library System
Central Licensing Bureau, Inc.
Chartwell Financial Group
Chateau on the Lake Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Cintas Corporation
Comp USA
Cross Gunter Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C.
Datamax / Micro
Dillard's Inc.
Downtown Deli
Express Personnel Services
Floral Express
Forest Hill Capital
Foundation Life Insurance Company of Arkansas
Foundation Resource Management, Inc.
Fulkerson & Company
G.C. Evans Sales & Manufacturing Co., Inc.
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Greater Little Rock Transportation Services
Guardsmark, LLC
Harbor Distributing Company
Health Advantage
Hutchinson Group
Innovative Systems, Inc.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
LearningRX
Little Rock Housing Associates
Mark V. Williamson Co., Inc.
Matson, Inc.
Moe's Southwest Grill
National Envelope Company
Old State House Museum
Quattlebaum, Grooms, Tull & Burrow PLLC
REACH-Solutions
Red Stone Construction Group, Inc.
Roark-Perkins-Perry-Yelvington
State Farm Insurance - Alicia Cunningham
Sticky Fingerz Chicken Shack
Stuart C. Irby Company
The Cathedral School
The Good Earth Garden Center & Nursery
The Stork Stop, Inc.
The Wilcox Group Architects
Treatment Homes, Inc..
U.S. Foodservice
United Methodist Behavioral Hospital
United Wholesale Florists, LLC
W I Properties
Witsell, Evans & Rasco, P.A.
Woodland International Research Group, LLC
Workplace Resource
Youth Home, Inc.
NOTE: If your name is listed and/or linked incorrectly, contact Gary Newton, 377.6007.
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New Members Listed for 90 Days
For a complete list of new members joining the Little Rock Regional Chamber within the past 90 days, visit here and click GO beside New Member Listing.
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Ribbon Cuttings Present Prime Networking Opportunities
Each week, the Chamber's Ambassadors cut as many as four ribbons for new Chamber member businesses/organizations. Ribbon Cuttings are open to all members and present a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber member decision makers on one of the happiest days of their business' life. For a list of upcoming ribbon cuttings, click here and enter keyword/phrase: ribbon cutting.
Business e-newsletter is another member service of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on Chamber news, meetings and events, visit www.littlerockchamber.com.
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