Executive Director Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority Lawrence County, Randolph County, City of Corning, City of Pocahontas and City of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas JOB DESCRIPTION Objective: The Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Facilities Authority (Authority) believes that to achieve economic development success the region must present a unified front of community, business, government and civic leaders. [...]
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting competition. Email a photo of your display, along with name, address and phone number to lawrencecofc@suddenlinkmail.com by Dec. 8 If you do not want your address included please indicate and we will list only the town on your photo. Submitted photos will be posted [...]
In an effort to address workforce issues in manufacturing, construction, transportation and agricultural sectors, the Arkansas State Chamber/AIA is convening the 2014 Jobs Now Summit on Tuesday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. The numbers don't lie. Employees with the most experience and responsibility [...]
A greatly expanded Beatles Author & Artist Symposium will kick off this year’s Beatles at the Ridge music festival, September 19-20 in Walnut Ridge. The symposium makes education a part of the festival experience, with nationally known authors, multi-media presentations, art and private collection displays. The authors & artists symposium is presented by Black River [...]
Nearly 5,000 people board or disembark Amtrak trains in Walnut Ridge each year. Those were among the facts discussed when Amtrak representatives met with the Transportation Committee of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.
The reNEW East Arkansas Lawrence County steering committee recently held a meeting at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the county’s strategic focus, including development opportunities, future projects and grants, housing issues, recycling and the effects of Peco on various county initiatives. Local business owner Charles Snapp said, “Seeing representatives from all communities [...]
Audacious entertainer Danny Donuts is returning to the Beatles at the Ridge music festival in downtown Walnut Ridge. Operating from his memorable Yellow Submarine, Danny provides a unique brand of entertainment for children and families. This year, the entertainer will host the all new Regions Bank Octopus Garden for Kids. Danny will be doing an [...]
Volunteers have begun working to keep the Lawrence County Rail Trail maintained. The Community Revitalization and Beautification Committee with the Chamber of Commerce is spearheading the effort, in conjunction with the county’s Rail-Trail Committee. Volunteers from Williams Baptist College spent July 19 clearing away brush and weeds along the trail. WBC has adopted the section [...]
Javier Valadez (center), owner of La Casita Grill, prepares to cut the ribbon for the new restaurant, located at 738 Highway 67 North in Walnut Ridge.
Dr. Karla Baltz (center), owner of Karla Baltz, DDS, prepares to cut the ribbon for her new Walnut Ridge Office located at 1121 W. Main Street.