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The mission of the Van Buren Chamber is to prepare, develop,

and promote the Van Buren community for economic growth.

What is the Chamber?

Founded in 1955, the Van Buren Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that connects business with
the support and resources to develop and grow.
Who do we serve?
We serve the Van Buren Community, Crawford County and beyond. We maintain great working relationships with area

Chambers, as well as regional and state organizations. Many businesses are member of more than one Chamber.
Who should join?
Businesses, non-profit organizations, civic groups, clubs, and individuals may all join the Chamber and take advantage
of the numerous member benefits.

Advocacy for our Members
 Government Affairs Committee
Bringing legislators to Members
Pro-business advocacy
 Education & Workforce Committee
Connecting Educators to Industry
Arkansas Scholars Program
Celebrating Our Educators
Leadership Crawford County
 Chamber Ambassadors
 Annual Golf Classic Committee
 Chamber Board of Directors
 Member of Arkansas State Chamber
of Commerce
Visibility & Connection for our Members
 Online Membership Directory Resources for our Members
280,000+ visits annually  VB Economic Development Partnership
 New Member Orientation  Entrepreneur Support Organization
 Annual Meeting & Business Expo  Satellite office of ASBTDC
 Business After Hours  Annual Community Profile, Recruiting
 What’s Brewing in the River Valley Residents and Businesses
 Ribbon Cuttings  CED Advisory Board Seat
 Member Workshops  CDI Alum Advisory Board Seat
 Referrals  WAPDD Board Seat
 Annual Golf Classic  Fort Smith Regional Alliance, Board
 Bowling Tournament  River Valley Chamber Executives
 Online Promotion of Member  Partnership with WAIA
 and Community Events  ArkansasSiteSelction.com

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