Events

Don’t miss the Russellville Civics Bee on March 20, 2025! Hosted by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and the State Chamber/AIA, this event will feature local finalists answering civics questions and engaging in a Q&A with judges. The top competitors will move on to the Arkansas State Championship.

Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
Arkansas Tech University
140 W P St.
Russellville, AR 72801

Event contact: Angela Bonds | abonds@russellvillechamber.com

Join us at the Magnolia Civics Bee, hosted by the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the State Chamber/AIA! On April 3, local finalists will showcase their civics knowledge in two rounds of questions, followed by a Q&A session with judges. Top winners will advance to the Arkansas State Championship!

Magnolia Performing Arts Center
1400 High School Drive
Magnolia, AR 71753

The Arkansas Environmental Federation and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/AIA are bringing together business leaders and sustainability professionals to explore the future of sustainable business in Arkansas.

The 2025 Sustainability Summit is your opportunity to gain insights into evolving best practices, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting trends, and strategies for building strong, sustainable operations. Join us to gain valuable insights and connections that will help your business adapt and excel in an evolving sustainability landscape.

Event Details
Thursday, April 3, 2025
U of A Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service
2301 S. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204

For more information, contact Lauryn Paxton at lpaxton@environmentark.org or 501-374-0263.

The Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas (State Chamber/AIA) has opened registration for its 65th Annual Washington Fly-In and Congressional Reception. This exclusive three-day event in Washington, D.C., provides Arkansas business leaders with a unique opportunity to engage directly with the state’s federal delegation and connect with other industry professionals.

The 2025 Washington Fly-In will take place from Tuesday, April 29, through Thursday, May 1. Attendees will experience an agenda featuring high-level discussions with Arkansas’ congressional delegation, briefings with leaders from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a private tour of the U.S. Capitol, and exclusive networking opportunities.

WHEN: April 29 – May 1, 2025

COST:
–Registration for all activities, INCLUDING the Congressional Reception: $400
–Registration for Congressional Reception ONLY: $100

For more information about the event, contact Toni Lindsey at tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com. To inquire about available sponsorship packages for this event, contact Bill Watson at bwatson@arkansasstatechamber.com.

On Wednesday, May 14, the State Chamber/AIA will host the 2024 National Civics Bee® Arkansas State Finals, which is aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Organized in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, middle-school students from across Arkansas will participate in the competition to demonstrate their civics knowledge and discuss how they would solve a problem facing their community.

Save the date for the graduation of Leadership Arkansas Class XIX on May 16, 2025! The members of Class XIX were selected to be part of Leadership Arkansas from a large pool of exceptional applicants from across the state. The nine-month program will conclude with a graduation ceremony. This is a ticketed event–stay tuned for more information!