USINESS ONNECTION - Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce

B USINESS
C ONNECTION
Volume 6 | Issue 1
January 2012
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board || Jeff Wright Notes from the Chairman of the Board Dr. Leonard Notto Being the Chairman of Board this year has been a very rewarding experience and has given me a renewed sense of respect and honor for people and leaders of our com‐
munity. It has been impressive the number of people that GIVE their precious time, talent and money to make Russell‐
ville a better place. These efforts not only help now but pave a brighter future for the next generation. The Chamber itself does more than most would think. From providing events to help local businesses network with each other, to assisting in business recruitment, to being an infor‐
mation hub in the heart of the city, the Chamber is the life blood that provides a pulse to the business sector in Russell‐
ville. I am excited about helping next year under the direction of Jeff Wright. He along with the great group of people on the Board will make our community thrive. Thanks to all that have made this year a success. Vice Chairman || Trish Henry Immediate Past Chairman || Dr. Leonard Notto Treasurer || Todd Sweeden At Large || Gregg Long At Large || Seth Coulter At Large || Todd Meimerstorf Board of Directors Chris Abington || River Valley Realty Barton Allen || First State Bank Jeff Aulgur || ATU Professional Development Jim Bradley || CenturyLink Robert C. Brown || Arkansas Tech University Billy Cockrill || Suddenlink Communications Mayor Bill Eaton || City of Russellville Taylor Fulton || Taber Extrusions, LLC J. D. Garrison || Universal Appraisals, Inc. Judge Jim Ed Gibson || Pope County Scott Hill || Simmons First Bank Nick Horner || Liberty Bank of Arkansas Suzy Johnson || Dependable Air Conditioning Jayne Jones || Arkansas Tech University Dr. Owen Kelly || River Valley Orthopaedics The Leadership Class of 2012 is excited to announce our project, we will be donat‐
ing bicycle racks for public use in various areas. Our major fundraiser is a bike ride scheduled for March 31, in which we will be promoting bike riding, bicycle safety, and bicycle friendly locations in the area. For more information and registration, please contact Janna Ritchie at 479.886.4395 or Kylia Lee at 479.264.4874. Jim Knight || Arkansas Valley Alliance Michael Lamoureux || State Senator Andrea Lea || State Representative Gordon Shirron || PDQ Super Convenience Karla Stanton || Firestone Tube Company Sue Ann Strait || River Valley Realty J. W. Stratton || Shelter Insurance Johnna Walker || C & D Drug Store Randall Williams || Russellville School District Dusti Yarber || La Quinta Inn & Suites SHOP CHAMBER MEMBERS FIRST!
WWW.RUSSELLVILLECHAMBER.ORG
2 www.russellvillechamber.org Chamber meeting invitation Annual Meeting “Celebration” Announced
It’s time for the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce to once again celebrate our extraordinary business com‐
munity. Join us as we recognize community leaders and applaud the accomplishments of our volunteers. Expect a few changes at this year’s event. We hope to provide you with an opportunity to mingle and build busi‐
ness relationships. Instead of a formal seated dinner, we will be serving heavy hors d’oeurves, wine and beer, in a more casual, friendly atmosphere. As in past years, we will be offering a variety of wonderful items donated by forty Chamber members in our Silent Auction. Our program will include the induction of the 2012 Chairman of the Board, Jeff Wright, and the 2012 Officers. We will be recognizing board members who have completed their term of office; Diane Edwards, About the River Val‐
ley Magazine, Chuck Gordon, Wells Fargo Advisors, Jim Kelley, The Courier, Chloe Lieblong, Lieblong Eye Clinic, and Jared Wood, Regions Bank. A special thank you goes to these individuals who have donated so much of their time. Presentations of the 2011 Citizen of the Year and the 2011 Red Coat of the Year will be made that evening. Outgoing Chairman of the Board, Dr. Leonard Notto will preside over the program. We would like to invite all Chamber members and their representatives to attend the Celebration, which will be held on Tuesday, January 31, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Hughes Community Center lo‐
cated at 1000 Parkway Drive. Invitations will be mailed, and please note that reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the Chamber office, 708 West Main Street. Celebration sponsors for 2012 are: 3 Red Coat
of the quarter
Todd Meimerstorf The honor of Red Coat of the Quarter has been awarded to Todd Meimerstorf. He is the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Arvest Bank. Todd has lived in Russellville/ Dover his entire life. He is married to Julie Meimerstorf. We are please to recognize Todd for his commitment to the Chamber and the River Valley Community! Q.
Tell us your most memorable experience as a Red Coat? A.
I couldn’t just name one, but I enjoy talking with the first time business owner eager to open shop and also the 30 year veteran celebrating an anniversary. Those experi‐
ences make the volunteering worth it. Q.
What makes you want to be a Red Coat and what makes a good Red Coat? A.
I enjoy getting to know the city through its business owners and professionals. Participation and volunteering of your time is what it’s all about in my opinion to be a good red coat. 4 Q.
What do you think is the River Valley’s biggest asset? A.
The biggest asset in the River Valley is hard to narrow, but if I could choose one it would be the physical surroundings of the River Valley. This area is amazing for outdoor activities, from Lake Darda‐
nelle, Mt. Nebo, to the Ozark National For‐
est. This area offers so much to not only the avid outdoorsman but to families and everyday people looking for activities. The Russellville area doesn’t lack for beautiful scenery. Q.
In your judgment, what are two pressing problems facing the River Valley today? A. I would like to see the city adopt the same pattern as ATU has started and began to improve the “curb appeal” of some of the main streets in the town. Street beautification would help individuals/ businesses looking to locate here in their initial research. Business After Hours continues to be a great networking opportunity for Chamber members.
These events allow members to exchange information, make business contacts, renew contacts, locate
suppliers or customers, and announce changes, new products and services.
The event is held on the second Thursday of each month from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at different
member businesses. In October it was hosted by Lee Ann’s Fine Jewelry. The Home Theater Store hosted
the event in November. The next Business After Hours is sponsored by Russellville Country Club and River Valley United Way.
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Lee Ann’s Fine Jewelry
The Home Theater Store
Pictured front: Kelsey Peak, Lee Ann Hartley, Shay Fisher
Pictured back: Rachel Hardester, Suzanne Allcroft and Jennifer Rudder.
Pictures sitting in the cart is Tara and Eric Laffoon
they are surrounded by their entire staff.
Scott Simmon and
Mike Huddleston
Ruth and Rich Minik
Bill Belovicz, Ron Jackson
and Chuck Gordon
Rusty Johnson and
Charles Blanchard
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Coming Up!
Thursday, February 9
Thursday, March 8
186 Country Club Plaza
2203 South Knoxville
Please mark your calendars! No more printed invitations.
5 cuttings 1 2 7 1 BeautiControl ‐ Amanda Neagles celebrated their membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 31. For more information on their products and services, call Amanda at 967‐9189. 2 River Valley Leader celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 1. For more information on their products and services, call Spree Hilliard at 968‐6397. 3 M. Hill’s celebrated their 25 year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 6. They are located at 717 South Arkansas. For more information on their products and services, call Marilyn Hill at 968‐5045. 4 Broussard Funeral Service celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 9. They are located at 502 Tyler Road. For more information on their products and services, call James Broussard at 968‐1143. 5 Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits celebrated their 5 year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 13. They are lo‐
cated at 2411 East Parkway. For more information on their products and services, call Steve Duvall at 967‐1689. 6 Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 14. They are lo‐
cated at 1713 West Main Street. For more information on their products and services, call them at 964‐4000. 7 Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center celebrated their 25 membership with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 22. They are located at 605 Northwest 7th Street in Atkins. For more information on their products and services, call Debbie Inks at 641‐7100. 3 4 5 6 6 8 9 8 ATU Braswell Techionary celebrated their grand opeing with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 24. For more information on their products and services, call then at 968‐0262. 9 Arkansas Hospice of Russellville celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 27. They are located at 220 John Babish Lane. For more infor‐
mation on their products and services, call then at 498‐
2050. 10 11 10 Wholesale Electric Supply celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 28. They are located at 2725 South Arkansas. For more information on their products and services, call them at 280‐1959. 11 ENG Lending celebrated their relocation with a ribbon cut‐
ting ceremony on October 4. They are located at 2600 East Parkway, Suite C. For more information on their products and services, call them at 968‐1750. 12 12 AVON Beauty Center celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 7. They are located at 121 East Harrell Drive, Suite 5. For more information on their products and services, call them at 968‐2866. 13 Riggs CAT celebrated their relocation with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 13. They are located at 370 Lake Front Drive. For more information on their products and services, call them at 968‐3304. 13 14 Robertson Eye Center celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 18. They are located at 2424 West Main Street. For more information on their prod‐
ucts and services, call Amanda at 280‐1991. 14 7 cuttings 15 21 16 15 St. Mary’s Adult Psychiatric Unit celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 20. They are located at 1808 West Main Street. For more information on their services, call them at 968‐2841. 16 Emeritus at Wildflower celebrated their anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22. They are located at 17 240 South Inglewood. For more information on their services, call them at 890‐6709. 17 Choices Pregnancy Resource Clinic, Inc. celebrated their 20 year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 26. They are located at 311 East 3rd Street. For more information on their services, call them at 967‐2255. 18 18 Highlander Cycling and Fitness celebrated their grand open‐
ing with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 27. They are located at 1001 North Arkansas. For more information on their products and services, call them at 967‐4699. 19 JC Penney celebrated their expansion/renovation with a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 28. They are located at 3057 East Main Street. For more information on their prod‐
ucts and services, call them at 968‐2110. 19 20 Pink Ribbon Boutique celebrated their relocation with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 2. They are located at 904 West Main Street. For more information on their products and services, call them at 967‐6494. 21 Salon Gemini celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 4. They are located at 2004‐
20 8 2006 West Main Street. For more information on their products and services, call them at 967‐2667. 22 23 22 Vintage Books celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 15. They are located 24 at 602 East Parkway. For more information on their products and services, call them at 880‐2152. 23 Chick‐Fil‐A of Russellville celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 17. They are located at 3089 East Main Street. For more information on their products and services, call them at 967‐0220. 24 Venezia’s Pizza & Pasta celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 23. They are 25 located at 1321 East Main Street. For more information on their products and services, call them at 968‐2588. 25 Bost, Inc. celebrated their relocation with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 29. They are located at 409 North Elmira. For more information on their products and services, call them at 967‐3335. Early
renewal winners
Lieblong Eye Clinic was selected as September’s Early Renewal Winner. Chloe Lieblong chose to receive a $25 gift certificate to Ozark Mountain Smoke House. Chloe Lieblong is pictured on the right receiving the certificate from Red Coat Jeremy Keaster with Terra Renewal Service. Honda of Russellville was selected as October’s Early Renewal Winner. Roger Shatwell chose to receive a $25 gift certificate to Umami. Roger Shatwell is pic‐
tured on the right receiving the certificate from Red Coat LaDonna Bicanovski with NEW Corp. 9 Membership
20 - 40 Years
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas VIP Awards
An-Pro Company
G. Ray Baker Trucking
Barefield's Body Shop & Auto Salvage, Inc.
Booth's Janitorial
Broadway Transfer & Storage
Brookfield Inn/ Cagles Mill
C & D Drug Store
Cargill Pork
Caughman's Corner Preschool, Inc.
Coldwell Banker/James R. Ford & Associates
Coulter Physical Therapy, Inc.
Crafton Tull
Kent Dollar, C.P.A.
Dow Chemical Company
Downey Publishing
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
EWI, Inc.
Feltner's Whatta-Burger
Firestone Tube Company
Fisher Manufacturing Services
M. Hill's
Allen Laws, Attorney at Law
Millard-Henry Clinic - Skyline
Mobley Contruction Co., Inc.
Kevin Moore, C.P.A.
Nationwide Insurance - Chris Lamberson
Bruce Oakley, Inc.
Ozark Mountain Smoke House
Preferred Staffing, Inc.
Quick Service Laundry & Cleaners
River Valley Radio/Max Media of Arkansas
Russellville Board of Realtor
Russellville Steel Co.
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Sanders Supply
Shinn Funeral Service
State Farm Insurance - Jess Eubanks Agency
Stoby's Restaurant
Streett Law Firm, P.A.
Sweeden Florist
Rick Taylor, Inc.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wendy’s
Western Sizzlin’ of Russellville
10 - 19 Years
A-1 Tire Distributors
Added Space Inc.
Arkansas Orthopaedic Center
Arkansas Orthopaedic Institute
Arkansas Trading & Loan
AT&T
Betty's Laundry & Russellville Mini-Storage
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Brown & Brown Insurance
Community Service, Inc.
Michael W. Cooper, D.D.S., P.A.
Covington Roofing Company, Inc.
D & R Paints
10 anniversaries
Daiber Vision Care - Amy Daiber, O.D.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Family Eye Care Of Russellville
Jefferson Faught, Attorney at Law
First State Bank
Hampton Inn
Don J. Helms, C.P.A., P.A.
Honda of Russellville
Joshua's Fine Jewelry
Roy Beth Kelley, Attorney at Law
Kids Stuff Preschool & Childcare
Lane Physical Therapy Center
Las Palmas II Restaurante Mexicano
Laser Cartridge Plus
Lee Ann's Fine Jewelry
Little John Transportation Services, Inc.
New China Restaurant
New York Life Insurance - Beth Perry
The Nicholson Group
Al Pledger Motors
Pottsville School District
Price's Town & Country Store
ProMAS, LLC
Russellville Family Clinic
Russellville Medical
Shamrock Bolt & Screw Company, Inc.
Southern Heat & Air, Inc.
Sparks Insurance Agency
Spear Auctioneers, Inc.
Spring Lake Apartments
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Y. Taylor
Leslie T. Teaff, C.P.A.
Terra Renewal
Universal Appraisals, Inc.
Van Horn Family Limited Partnership
Zero Mountain, Inc.
5 - 9 Years
A Perfect Image
A-Dependable Fencing Co., Inc.
ABC - Central Block Co.
Advance Collision Solutions
Alert Print Services
American Cancer Society
Annie B's Bookkeeping & Payroll Service
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association
Arkansas Tire and Auto Service
Arvest Bank
Baxley Electric Inc.
Belk
Blackwell Liquor
Bost Inc.
Judge Don Bourne
Brown's Catfish, Inc.
Burris, Inc. Commercial Doors
Randy Campbell/Coldwell Banker
Carol Collins Law, Inc.
Davis Car Care
Dixon Poultry Supply
Ewing Photography
EZR Quick Refunds
Fellowship Bible Church Russellville
Fellowship of Christians Freedom
House/ARVAC
First United Methodist Church
Ford Engineering, Inc.
Forest Hill Capital, LLC
Gifts on Parkway
Bob Hiegel, Architect, P.A.
Hodges Wrecker Service
Hunnicutt Auto Sales, Inc.
Industrial Power, Inc.
Innovative Industrial Solutions, Inc.
J & B Music Sales
J & M Oil Co.
Kurt Jones & Associates, Inc.
Just Dance
KARV
Ozarko Tire Center
Russellville Kiwanis Club
Lowrey Picwood
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller
Miller-Newell Engineers, Inc.
Monfee Medical Clinic
Mike Palmer Insurance Co.
Pope County Democratic Committee
Pope County Fair Association
Powell's Boot's & Shoes
Regions Insurance
River Valley Hyperbaric & Wound Care
River Valley Orthopaedics
River Valley Realty - Sue Ann Strait
Freddie Rood Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Winfred "Butch" Rose, CPA
Russellville City Mall / McCarley & Co.
Russellville Housing Authority
Russellville Lawn & Landscaping, Inc.
Russellville Management Services
The Salvation Army
Shepherd's Window Cleaning
Snap Fitness
Sonic of Russellville
Storage World
Subway
Superior Graphite Co.
Teeter Totter Day Care
Tri-State Truss Co., Inc.
Turner Home Bed & Breakfast
Universal Housing Development Corp.
Valley Exchange Corporation
Village Square Apartments
Vintage Books
Walgreens Co.
Weed Man
XTO Energy, Inc.
Zebcon Ready Mix, Inc.
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APEX - AT&T Retailer
Arby's
Arkansas River Valley Tennis Assoc.
AVON Products - Jan and Mel Welch
Azzore Veterinary Specialists
Barrett & Associates/Hale-Martin Assoc.
Bethany's Design Center
ClickRiverValley.com
Community Christian School
State Representative Robert Dale
The Dandy Lion
Fast Glass Service
Fat Daddy’s of Russellville
Freeman Bark Sales
Grahamco Appraisals
Imperial, Inc.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Moore & Co., Realtors
NEW Corp.
The Other Foot & More
New
RGC Glass Inc.
River Valley Occupational Health
Roto Rooter
Stallion Transportation Group
James A. Streett - Streett Law Firm, P.A.
River Valley Shelter for Battered
Women and Children
Sugar Creek Foods International, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy
Verizon Wireless Russellville
Vondran Orthodontics
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Young
SÑxxw Networking Looking for more customers? This is one of the easiest ways to promote your business by word of mouth. One on one conversation, in a relaxed environment. You have 2 minutes to talk about your business, then the person across from you has 2 minutes to talk about their business. Come attend the next event: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 12:00 pm. The cost is $5.00 and lunch is included. Call 968‐2530 to reserve your seat today. members
Chick-Fil-A at Russellville
3089 East Main Street
Russellville, AR 72802
479-967-0220
Restaurants
Leaning Willow
2410 East Parkway
Russellville, AR 72802
479-857-5742
Women's Clothing & Accessories
Salon Gemini
2004-2006 West Main Street
Russellville, AR 72801
479-967-2667
Beauty Salon/ Supplies
Elliott Electric Supply
1715 South Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72801
479-967-2303
Electrical Services/Supplies
Millard Plumbing
205 Dam Road
Dardanelle, AR 72834
479-229-4124
Plumbing Contractor
Sears of Russellville
920 South Arkansas
Russellville, AR 72801
479-968-5105
Appliances
Foot & Ankle Specialty Clinic
1713 West Main Street
Russellville, AR 72801
479-964-4000
Podiatrists
Millard Plumbing
205 Dam Road
Dardanelle, AR 72834
479-229-4124
Plumbing Contractor
Suddenlink Media
127 North Elmira
Russellville, AR 72802
479-970-7659
Media Advertising
Highlander Cycling and Fitness
1001 North Arkansas
Russellville, AR 72801
479-967-4699
Bicycles - Sales/Service/Repair
River Valley Collision
518 South Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72801
479-968-4875
Auto Body Repair
Tini Sky Nails & Spa
3087 East Main Street
Russellville, AR 72802
479-967-9927
Nail Salons
IHOP
401 East Harrell Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
479-968-4467
Restaurant
Robertson Eye Center, PA
2424 East Main Street
Russellville, AR 72801
479-280-1991
Optical, Optometry, Ophtamology,
Opticians, Optical Labs
Venezia's Pizza and Pasta
1321 East Main Street
Russellville, AR 72801
479-968-2588
Restaurants
11 Periodical Russellville, AR Elizabeth Streett
Executive Director
William J. Clinton Foundation
708 West Main, Russellville, AR 72801 Ph: (479) 968­2530 Fax: (479) 968­5894 chamber@russellville.org www.russellvillechamber.org March 2, 2012
12 noon to 1 pm
$15/person
Reservations Required
Call 968-2530
The Russellville Area Business Connection (ISSN number 1931‐5576), Periodical is published quarterly by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, 708 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801‐3617. Application to mail periodicals postage is at (Russellville, AR) and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Russellville Area Business Connection, 708 West Main Street, Russellville, AR 72801‐3617. JANUARY 2 Chamber office closed ‐ New Years 19 Leadership Russellville Non‐profit Day 8:00 am 31 Chamber Annual Celebration ‐ Hughes Center 6:00 pm FEBRUARY 9 Leadership Russellville Health Day 8:00 am 9 Business After Hours ‐ Russellville County Club 4:30 pm 16 Leadership Russellville City Government Day 12:00 pm 20 Chamber office closed ‐ Presidents Day 22 Speed Networking 12:00 pm MARCH 1 Leadership Russellville Education Day 9:00 am 2 First Friday Luncheon ‐ Chartwells Dining Hall 12:00 pm 8 Business After Hours ‐ Russellville School District 4:30 pm 15 Leadership Russellville Economic Development Day 9:00 am