NEA Baptist Clinic Dialysis Center recently held a ribbon cutting and open house at their newly opened Dialysis Center location. The Dialysis Center, located at 4909 E. Johnson Ave, is located near the construction site of the new NEA Baptist medical campus. The clinic has a total of 12 patient stations, giving the facility the capacity to see up to 66 patients per day. For more information visit www.neabaptistclinic.com.
Is your small business’s marketing plan missing a vital link? If you are not using social media marketing to find and connect with potential customers you very well may be. Thousands of small businesses in rural areas have found social media marketing networks such as Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter to be cost effective 21st Century marketing tools that are helping them grow their customer base. But Social Media Marketing has its own set of rules that a small business owner must understand to be effective.
The Jonesboro Regional Chamber and Downtown Jonesboro Association with the ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center is offering a “Five Step-s for Social Media Marketing Success” seminar on Thursday, May 30th, from 1-4 pm and again from 6-9 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development on the ASU campus to help area small businesses & organizations learn how to develop an effective social media marketing plan.
“For the ASU SBTDC social media networking sites have proven to be very effective on-line tools that have helped us connect with small businesses, find new clients, and grow our revenue stream.” said Herb Lawrence, Center Director for the ASU SBTDC. “The real challenge for small businesses just getting involved is to know the rules of the road for the social media networks they want to use. No Social Media network is a “silver bullet” that will bring you thousands of customers just because you sign up to join it. Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter require time and commitment, but the return on investment can be well worth the effort.”
Cost is $35 per person, ($25 for Jonesboro Regional Chamber and DJA members, $20 for ASU Faculty, Staff & Students). Register for this workshop by calling the ASU SBTDC (870) 972-3517, e-mail your registration to asusbtdc@astate.edu or on-line at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp.
This workshop is co-sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Jonesboro Association, First Security Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas, Simmons First Bank and Pleth, LLC.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday for the Miracle League Complex located at Southside Softball Park. Dine out today at these Chamber member restaurants and help support this great cause! Participating Chamber members are: BishopBBQ, Brickhouse Grill, Casa Maya, Chick-Fil-A, El Acapulco, Fat City Grill, Fuji's, Godsey's, Honey Baked Ham, Kandellas, Pizza Chef, San Francisco Bread, Steak Escape/Baskin Robbins, Sue's Kitchen (lunch only), Taco Kidd, Upper Crust, Whole Hog BBQ, Wimpy's, Wings To Go, Zaxby's.
The following businesses joined the Chamber during the month of May.
A Healing Touch Cathy Nixon 2917 King St., Ste. 4 Jonesboro, AR 72401-5322 870 316-9785 MASSAGE THERAPY | King Khan Crazy Mongolian Stir Fry & Sushi Bar David Wu 2104 S. Caraway Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72401-6201 870 203-9871 Fax: 870 203-9945 RESTAURANTS |
Adams Pest Control Lonnie Webber 3800 S. Caraway Rd.-Jonesboro 1001 S. Main St. Searcy, AR 72143-7316 870 930-3700 Fax: 501 268-8625 PEST CONTROL SERVICES | Kitchen Concepts Mike Bacot 2704 S. Culberhouse Dr., Ste. 1 Jonesboro, AR 72401-7132 870 935-0161 Fax: 870 268-0235 KITCHEN OR BATH DEALERS |
Aramark Uniform Services Inc. Andy Richardson 2860 Rudder Rd. Memphis, TN 38118 800 627-8865 Fax: 901 367-6801 RENTAL SERVICES - UNIFORM, LINEN & DUST CONTROL | Mid-South Distributing USA Jordan Sutton 4221 Stadium Blvd. Jonesboro, AR 72404-9384 870 972-0004 Fax: 870 933-1874 APPLIANCE & ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVICES |
Burch & Co. Real Estate Jack Turner 2221 S. Caraway Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72401-6204 870 926-6611 REAL ESTATE AGENTS | Soho “House of Style” Casey Johnson 221 S. Main St. Jonesboro, AR 72401-2908 870 268-8200 Fax: 870 933-5236 CLOTHING-WOMENS |
Erin’s Dance Academy Erin Walker 1903 Grant Ave., Ste. D Jonesboro, AR 72401-6198 870 203-9841 DANCE STUDIOS | Southern Home Healthcare, Inc. Steve Tricarico 710 Windover Jonesboro, AR 72401-4344 870 932-0990 Fax: 870 932-1124 MEDICAL SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT |
Gina’s Place Regina McKay 2005 E. Highland Dr., Ste. 109 Jonesboro, AR 72401-6193 870 910-3900 Fax: 870 910-3900 RESTAURANTS | Stan Jones Mallard Lodge, LLC Jay Taggart 20 Larence 5430 Hoxie, AR 72433 870 886-3000 Fax: 870 886-3003 PRIVATE CLUBS |
hibu - Yellow Book USA Brittney King 3106 Cherrywood Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404 870 758-0469 DIRECTORY ADVERTISING SALES | UPS Nick Loebach 314 808-2638 Fax: 870 932-4088 SHIPPING & MAILING SERVICES |
Jimmy John’s Jay Park 1319 Stadium Blvd., Ste. 1 3205 Lacoste Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404-6820 870 932-7827 870 206-0390 Fax: 870 932-4142 RESTAURANTS | Wild Hog Patricia Butler 2810 E. Highland Dr., Ste. M Jonesboro, AR 72401-6231 870 933-9464 Fax: 870 933-9466 RESTAURANTS |
Jonesboro Errand Boys, LLC Kori Garner 5501 Highland Pk. Cir., #119 Jonesboro, AR 72401-6741 870 761-9009 DELIVERY SERVICES | Wimpy’s Burgers & Fries David Hundley 2612 Stadium Blvd. Jonesboro, AR 72401-7422 870 203-9831 Fax: 870 275-6509 RESTAURANTS |
Junk 2 Jewels Jody Stephens NEA Fairgounds/Expo Center 645 CR 912 Brookland, AR 72417-8658 870 210-3471 ANTIQUES |
ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center and Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce to offer Professional E-Mail Marketing workshop at the ASU Delta Center Thursday, June 13th from 1-4 pm and again from 6-9 pm.
Email Marketing Made Easy– will be conducted by Herb Lawrence ASU SBTDC Center Director. “Email marketing is an amazingly cost-effective way to build relationships that drive business success,” said Lawrence. “In today’s challenging economic times this cost advantage makes email marketing a very powerful tool for building any business or organization. But…like anything else it has to be done the right way.”
In this three hour seminar Lawrence will discuss how to effectively develop a professional email marketing campaign that allows businesses to target the customers they want to reach, get their e-mails opened, grow a subscriber list, and use Constant Contact software to create professional-looking email campaigns that will have the most impact on the customer’s Inbox. No technical expertise is needed.
Registration is $35 per person ($25 for Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Jonesboro Association members, $20 ASU Faculty, Staff & Students). For more information or to register contact the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center at (870) 972-3517, email asusbtdc@astate.edu, register on line at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp.
These seminars are co-sponsored by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Jonesboro Association, First Security Bank, Liberty Bank of Arkansas, Pleth, LLC and Simmons First Bank.
Representatives from two large manufacturers shared their experiences with reshoring at IndustryWeek's Best Plants Conference. Reasons for leaving the U.S. for China or other foreign areas years ago may have changed, and may be overshadowed by considerations of time to market, innovation and shortening the supply chain. Click here for article.
Camfil APC, a global company headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, manufactures industrial dust collectors and fume collection equipment to clean up manufacturing processes. Last week they celebrated their 50th anniversary with a lunch followed by a "shake." Watch The Camfil APC Shake!
Contact Information:
Jack Birdno, Plant Engineer
Colson Caster
877-525-1358
jbirdno@colsonmonette.com
Russell Harris, Customer Service Manager
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
870-739-5909
rharr14@entergy.com
–COLSON CASTER REWARDED FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Receives Over $28,000 from Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
MONETTE, Ark., May13, 2013 – Colson Caster, a market leader in tested caster and wheel products, received a $28,021 incentive check from the Entergy Arkansas, Inc. Commercial and Industrial Custom Program for installing insulating blankets on their injection molding machines.
“In addition to the energy savings, the installation of the insulating blankets helped to create a safer work environment for our employees by reducing the surface temperature from 450 degrees to 110 degrees,” said Plant Engineer Jack Birdno. “This one project also yielded enough incentive monies to allow us to do future upgrades to lighting and our air compressor system, which will greatly reduce our energy footprint at a cost of only 25 percent of the total out of pocket.”
The Entergy energy efficiency program helps businesses save energy and money by providing no-cost facility improvement recommendations and financial incentives based on the total amount of energy the improvements will save. The insulating blankets will save more than 1,080,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, equal to preventing the annual carbon dioxide emissions from more than 159 cars, according to Environmental Protection Agency calculations. The energy savings from this project are expected to pay for themselves in less than two months.
“Entergy Arkansas identified a real need for a program specifically designed to assist our industrial customers in finding and implementing savings opportunities via energy efficiency,” said Entergy Customer Service Manager Russell Harris. “We are pleased to be able to partner with Colson Caster on the energy savings projects implemented within their Monette facility.”
Rural Sourcing, Inc. in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been named to the short list of "Cool Vendors" for 2013 in Application Services by Gartner Inc, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. RSI, the leader in domestic sourcing, is a cost-effective alternative to the traditional model for IT outsourcing and employs approximately 50 at the Development Center in Jonesboro. Click here for more.
St. Bernards Healthcare hosted groundbreaking ceremonies for St. Bernards Villa located at 2217 West Parker Road. This facility will contain a residential complex for seniors requiring a higher level of assisted living care than is available at St. Bernards Village and a secure memory care facility for Alzheimer’s patients. The memory care part of the St. Bernards Villa will have a separate entrance and will be operated by a staff with special training and certified as Alzheimer’s caregivers.
U-Save Car & Truck Rental recently held a grand opening for their new full-service car rental company. Located at 2000 E. Highland Drive, U-Save will offer small, medium, and full-size cars, mini vans, SUV’s and 15 passenger vans. To learn more about U-Save visit www.usave.com.
Soho House of Style recently held a ribbon cutting at their location in Downtown Jonesboro. Located at 221 South Main Street, Soho is a women’s boutique that blends today’s trends with inspiration from the Manhattan neighborhood of Soho. For more information find Soho House of Style on facebook.
Erin’s Dance Academy recently held a ribbon cutting at their new location at 1903 Grant Avenue, Suite D. Erin’s Dance Academy is a family oriented business whose primary goal is to educate the community in different styles of dance. Visit their website at www.erinsdanceacademy.com for more information.
'Happy Birthday, You're Fired: A Game Plan for Reigniting the Passion' will be the topic for the June Summer Luncheon Seminar presented by Coach 'Z' Rich Zvosec. Call the Chamber to RSVP today!
The 2013-2014 Jr. Leadership Jonesboro class was recently selected. The students were selected for the program by their respective schools and will participate in seven sessions throughout the 2013-2014
academic year.
This is the third year that the Workforce Development Committee of the Chamber has organized the program for high school juniors. Sessions include Media/Quality of Life, Community Government, ASU, Industry & Economic Development, Health Care, Community Services and a Community Service Project, chosen by the class that they complete in December.
Members of the 2013-14 Class are:
| Daniel Allen | NEACHE |
| Brett Anderson | Nettleton |
| Kristyn Belk | Nettleton |
| Ashton Chaplain | Brookland |
| Carson Coats | Jonesboro |
| Ben Curry | Jonesboro |
| Adam Fry | Nettleton |
| Sara Hackett | Valley View |
| Wes Hart | Nettleton |
| Ike Heinemann | Valley View |
| Lexi Herring | Brookland |
| Madison Hollister | Valley View |
| Aaron Hong | Jonesboro |
| Kate Huss | Jonesboro |
| Chris Melton | Jonesboro |
| Arianna Nuhung | Nettleton |
| Emily Oldman | Westside |
| Adrianna Parker | Nettleton |
| Zac Passmore | Westside |
| Mary Agnes Reding | Jonesboro |
| Riley Reed | Jonesboro |
| Kyle Sergeant | Brookland |
| Heath Shatzer | Ridgefield |
| Ashleigh Smith | Westside |
| Jessie VanAusdall | Valley View |
| Kelly Welsh | Jonesboro |
| Claire Williams | Jonesboro |
Thanks to our sponsors!
Platinum:
Liberty Bank of Arkansas
NEA Baptist Health System
Ritter Communications
St. Bernards Healthcare
Post Foods, LLC
Gold:
BancorpSouth
Brackett-Krennerich Architects
engines, inc.
Silver:
Focus Bank
PeopleSource
Pepsi Beverages Company
Simmons First Bank
Southern Bank
StarTek
Sylvan Learning Center
The Workforce Development Committee recently recognized almost 300 seniors at the Arkansas Scholars Reception. Graduates were honored for meeting Arkansas Scholars criteria, which is based on high standards of attendance, citizenship and academics.
Congratulations to these Craighead County graduating high school seniors who were recognized as Arkansas Scholars!
| Jennifer Adams | Tryson Lindley |
| Tristan Adkins | Matthew Loiacano |
| Jaden Allbritton | Adam Lowry |
| Malik Allen | Shelby Lynch |
| Mason Allen | Samantha Mackey |
| Garrett Andrews | Courtney Mallett |
| Emily Arnoult | Ryan Marshall |
| Deanna Baggett | Dylan Martin |
| James Ballard | Tyler Mason |
| Jordon Ballard | Megan Mathis |
| Shauna Baumgartner | Jerri Matthis |
| Russell Bearden | Bradley McBride |
| Alexis Beliew | James McClellan |
| Margaret Benton | Weston McDaniel |
| Hannah Bergman | Kelli McDole |
| Katelyn Blackmore | Haley-Anne McIntire |
| Alyssa Blakeney | Chaney McLean |
| Payne Blasingame | Emily Medley |
| Matthew Blevins | Leah Merrick |
| Elizabeth Boling | Ashley Merwitz |
| Zachary Tyler Boone | Logan Meurer |
| Cody Booth | Carmen Miller |
| Dakota Booth | Morgan Miller |
| Keegan Boyd | Sammie Jo Miser |
| Lauren Braden | Ashley Monteforte |
| Megan Brady | Hunter Montgomery |
| Jaqulyn Brantley | Emily Rose Moody |
| Samantha Bressler | Adrienne Moore |
| Ashauna Brown | Mallory Morris |
| Kagen Brown | Nicole Morris |
| Gracyn Brown | Badria Mryyan |
| Adeline Bruff | Hunter Mullins |
| James Buckley | Angelica Munoz |
| Haley Burden | Monica Nava |
| Keely Caldwell | Wesley Ann Nelson |
| Alex Camp | John Nickle |
| Stephanie Campbell | Holly Noell |
| Kevin Cantwell | Taylor Noles |
| Angelo Caparas | Kyle Norris |
| Giorgia Cardella | Arturo Orozco |
| Alexandria Carle | Ana Osorio |
| Catherine Carlton | Mallory Ousley |
| Kendall Carney | Emily Owens |
| William Carson | Ashlyn Pace |
| Joshua Carter | Jordan Palsgrove |
| Claire Case | Megan Parks |
| Kenneth Caubble | Justin Parnell |
| William Clark | Blaire Parrish |
| Jodiee Clay | Mallory Parton |
| Bryce Cobb | Shreya Patel |
| Angel Collins | Morgan Petersen |
| Gabrielle Confer | Blade Pickering |
| Jordan Cook | Katherine Pierce |
| Kyle Cook | Blayne Pillow |
| Carissa Cooper | Elicia Price |
| Aspen Copelin | Drake Puryear |
| Elizabeth Cossey | Cassidy Qualls |
| Dylan Crain | Destiny Quinn |
| Kaylan Crenshaw | Katherine Quinn |
| Grecia Cruz | Abbeigh Rainwater |
| Trent Cunningham | Jonathan Rainwater |
| Hanna Dailey | Riley Raulston |
| Ashton Davis | Alec Ray |
| Kaylah Davis | Sydney Rebstock |
| Erick De Jesus | Mary Reed |
| Devlin Deveney | Jacob Reeves |
| Paige Diebold | Quentin Ridge |
| Natalie Dooley | Jacklyn Risi |
| Hannah Doss | Romenette Rivera |
| William Dryer | Alex Rivera |
| Christopher Duft | Sarah Robertson |
| Kaleb Dunigan | Paige Robinson |
| Nicole Duty | Cameron Robinson |
| Michael Easley | Chandler Rogers |
| Devan Echols | Mitchell Ryan |
| Mitchell Edwards | Payton Sanders |
| Timothy Edwards | Samantha Scalf |
| Jordan Ellis | Jeffrey Schultz |
| Amanda Elrod | Rachel Scott |
| Megan Espy | Zachary Selby |
| Tyler Eudy | Anna Shipman |
| Cassie Ferrell | Rachel Simmons |
| Brittany Files | Cameron Skonhovd |
| Abbey Flippo | Alston Slatton |
| Gabriela Flores | Haden Sloas |
| Brittany Fowler | Jacob Smith |
| Michael Frederick | Briana Smith |
| Taylor Gambill | Garrett Soffray |
| Matthew Gay | Lauren Southe |
| Emily George | Katelyn Sparkman |
| Abby George | Kadie Stahl |
| Amanda Gifford | Hannah Stanley |
| Joshua Glaub | Joseph Stark |
| Ricardo Gomez | John Stephens |
| Ava Graham | Brittany Stockton |
| Kaylee Greathouse | Molly Stoll |
| Patrick Greene | Kyler Strait |
| Hannah Griffin | Katie Street |
| Luke Griffin | Jennifer Stroud |
| Sarah Leigh Griffin | Thomas Sustich |
| Xing Grubbs | Marina Swanson |
| Jennifer Hacker | Ryan Sylvia |
| LeighAnn Hall | Troy Tanner |
| Taylor Hall | Chelsea Tate |
| Matthew Hammett | Emilee Taylor |
| Mallory Hanusowski | Lauren Teague |
| Casandra Harder-Neely | Montrell Thigpen |
| Sylvia Hardin | Ali Thomas |
| Steven Harmon | John Thomas |
| Keyon Harris | Demetra Thompson |
| Michayla Harris | Ty Thompson |
| Brady Harris | Ashley Tibbs |
| Cheyenne Harrison | Rebecca Tinsley |
| Michaela Hart | Hunter Travis |
| Rachel Hawthorne | Brooke Turner |
| Anna Haynes | Kaylee Turner |
| Hannah Hesse | Jesse Turner |
| Brenton Hicks | Clay Turner |
| Katon Hill | Seth Van Horn |
| Morgan Hill | Joseph Vanscoy |
| Lyndi Hodges | Lauren Vickers |
| Haven Hogan | Sarah Vickery |
| Lexie Holloway | Dominoque Walker |
| Matthew Holt | Hayden Walton |
| Ashley Holt | Mason Ward |
| Spencer Brode Horton | Tiffany Ward |
| Kierria Hull | Cody Watson |
| Charles Hurt III | Lauren Weaver |
| Eric Hutcheson | Xavier Weiand |
| Kaylee Irwin | Brett Welch |
| Brianna Jones | Ania Welman |
| Nina Judd | Taylor West |
| Shania Junyor | Katie Weyer |
| Hailey Kee | Cory Whitehurst |
| Kayla Kee | Abbie Wilbanks |
| Lee Kelley | Hannah Willard |
| Chamy Keough | Rashelle Williams |
| Hayden Kiech | Emily Williamson |
| Mallory Lancaster | Holland Wilson |
| Logan Ledbetter | Taylor Worlow |
| Lytia Lee | Zane Wright |
| Lucas Maxwell Lemmons | Kelsey Zenko |
| Mason Lemmons | Jacob Ziegler |
| Jamie Ligon | Haden Zirbel |
Wild Hog Barbeque recently held a ribbon cutting at their new location at 2810 E. Highland Drive. Wild Hog serves many different types of barbeque including brisket, smoked chicken, bbq nachos and much more. Check out their facebook page for special deals or call them at 933-9464.
AceOne Technologies recently held a ribbon cutting at their location at 1809 Executive Square in Jonesboro. AceOne is a leading technology consulting and solutions provider serving businesses across Northeast Arkansas. For more information visit their website at www.aceonetechnologies.com or call them at 738-9433.
NEA Baptist Clinic hosted a ribbon cutting to formally announce the opening of NEA Baptist Clinic Urology - previously Arkansas Urology Clinic located at 1150 E. Matthews. Urology is one of the many new specialties added to the growing list offered at NEA Baptist Clinic. Appointments can be made by calling 932-8674 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Wimpy's Burgers & Fries recently hosted a ribbon cutting at their location at 2612 Stadium Blvd. Wimpy's Signature Burgers come with your choice of four cheeses and over 20 toppings. Visit their website at www.wimpysjonesboro.com to view a complete menu.