Chamber Spotlight – Sam & Sam’s Products, Inc.

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Sam & Sam’s Products, Inc. President: Barbara Caldwell Phone Number: 870-857-3164 or 870-335-5215 Email: sam078@centurytel.net Website: nonabelles.com Number of Years in Business: 51 Years What does your business provide to customers? Retail and commercial packaged fish breading products, hush puppies mix and spices What are some features that
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Chamber Spotlight – Tom’s Tuckpointing, LLC

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Tom’s Tuckpointing, LLC President: Greg Wilson President, Carolyn Wilson Secretary Phone Number: 870-857-3612 Email: tomstuckpointing@centurytel.net Website: www.masonryandwaterproofing.com Number of Years in Business: 57 Years What does your business provide to customers? Masonry cleaning, repairs, and waterproofing to homes, businesses, and municipal/government buildings What are some features that make your
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Chamber Spotlight – Black River Technical College

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Black River Technical College President: Dr. Martin Eggensperger. Governed by the Board of Trustees. Phone Number: 870-248-4000 Email: info@blackrivertech.edu Website: www.blackrivertech.edu Number of Years in Business: 48 Years About: BRTC offers quality academic and career education with the purpose of enhancing the communities we serve. BRTC is
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ARR&R COVID-19 Dashboard

The dashboard is an interactive tool that compares Arkansas, its counties, peer states, and gives a snapshot of the pandemic’s impact. View dashboard here.
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Arkansas EDA COVID-19 Recovery & Resiliency Initiative

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has partnered with the Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) and the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University (Delta Center) to create an Arkansas Recovery and Resiliency plan. The two Arkansas EDA University Centers will join forces with the eight EDA Planning and Economic
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Chamber Spotlight – Ermert Funeral Home

Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Ermert Funeral Home President/CEO: Richard O. Ermert, Jr. “Rick” Phone Number: 870-857-3596 Email: ermertfuneralhome@hotmail.com Website: www.ermertfuneralhome.com Number of Years in Business: 67 Years About/History: Ermert Funeral Home provides vital service to our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week assisting families with their specific needs during
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Census Information

Dear Business Owners, The U.S. Census started mid-March just around the same time as we all started dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s not surprising that response rates are down throughout the country with Arkansas being one of the least well-performing states. You can help us reverse this trend. Businesses can help “Get Out
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COVID-19 May 5 Daily Update

State News Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program updated. Applications being accepted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, May 5 and 6 here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed an interactive tool showing Arkansas business reopening dates here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed a COVID-19 Prevention Best Practices Document to assist businesses with their reopening efforts here. The State Chamber/AIA will hold
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PPE Vendor Listing

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has provided a list of companies that have self-identified as providers of PPE. Neither AEDC nor ADEM are recommending any of these as preferred vendors. They have simply submitted this info and it has been compiled and being shared for your convenience. Please feel free to share this list with
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Claim Filing System Is Now Available

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claim filing system for workers who have lost employment due to COVID-19 is now available. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 that provides temporary income to eligible individuals
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