Events

For the first time ever, the State Chamber/AIA is offering the Frontline Leader Development Series—a program designed to equip newly promoted and aspiring leaders with the foundational skills needed to guide their teams to success. This inaugural training program is open to all industries and provides valuable tools in communication, emotional intelligence, and coaching techniques to foster productivity and morale. Space is limited. Scholarships may be available through our partnership with Black River Technical College.

Dates & Time:
The series consists of  3 separate 4-hour sessions.

UPDATE: 
The first cohort of the Frontline Leadership Development Series is now CLOSED.

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!