Events

Our affiliated organization, Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence, is hosting its annual Governor’s Quality Award ceremony this fall. Join us to celebrate the Arkansas organizations that are improving their competitiveness and resilience through the Governor’s Quality Award assessment. These organizations are to be commended for their commitment to their journey toward performance excellence.

Contact:
Trish Villines
501-804-7409
tvillines@arkansasstatechamber.com

Join us for the Arkansas Workforce Best Practices Summit, a one-day event dedicated to sharing innovative strategies and success stories in workforce development.

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (registration @ 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE: Saline County Career Technical Campus

This is Arkansas’ second annual event designed to bring together national workforce experts, real-world success stories, and innovative leaders focused on shaping the future of manufacturing in the state. It will address key workforce development challenges, highlight available state resources, and offer insight into the newly developed Arkansas Workforce Connections office, which was created to better serve employers like you!

Speakers Include:
Matt Fieldman, Executive Director, America Works
Cody Waits, Director, Arkansas Workforce Connections
Blant Hurt, General Manager, SMA
Faith Elliott & Della Wooley, Amfuel

More speakers to be announced soon!

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and share ideas with like-minded professionals. Register now to secure your spot at the Arkansas Workforce Best Practices Summit!

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/ Associated Industries of Arkansas (State Chamber/AIA) will host its 96th Annual Meeting, presented by U. S. Steel, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

This year’s meeting will explore how energy diversity and availability drive business and economic growth. Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux will deliver featured remarks.

The State Chamber/AIA will hold the event in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Check-in will begin at 11:00 a.m., and lunch, which is sponsored by Central Moloney, will be served at 11:30.

Event Details: 
State Chamber/AIA
96th Annual Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
Statehouse Convention Center
Wally Allen Ballroom
101 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Tickets are on sale now! To learn more about ticket details and pricing, or to purchase your tickets, follow the link below.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Bill Watson at bwatson@arkansasstatechamber.com.