Jacksonville, AR

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2008 Committees


Business Expo
Chairman Paul Davis. Meetings on Friday at 11:30 a.m. as announced from January till May 15 event.

Education
Chairman George Biggs. Meetings monthly on the second Monday at 4 p.m.

  • Monitor ongoing activities of PCSSD
  • Develop relationships with district personnel

Industrial Appreciation & Retention
Chairman Mark Wilson. Meetings called as needed.

  • Develop relationships between Chamber and Industry CEO’s
  • Keep abreast of changes and needs
  • Industry visits

Jacksonville Christmas Parade
Chairman Taria Dodge. Meets several times to plan December 6the event.

Jacksonville Visitors Council
Chairman Scott Landrum. Meetings called as needed.

  • Seek ways to promote Jacksonville as a visitor destination and increase visitors in the city

Membership
Chairman Jody Urquhart. Meetings called as needed.

  • Grow and retain and inform, involve a diverse membership base
  • Provide quality membership services
  • Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
  • General Membership Luncheons

Military/Governmental Relations
Chairman Barbra Merrick. Meetings monthly on second Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Keep abreast of ordinances, regulations and legislation affecting members and inform members of issues pertinent to business

  • Host events such as Local Issues Breakfasts, Legislative Breakfasts, Public Official's Appreciation events, Candidate Forums in election years;  Capitol Hill Legislative Luncheon during session; and Candidate Forums during election years; and Highway Commission Dinner.
  • Be an Advocate for the Base  
  • Host First Sgts. Oaklawn Trip
  • Attend monthly Right Start Program
  • Host Chamber/Base Golf Tournament

Past Chairman’s
Chairman Pat Bond. Meetings called as needed.

Wing Ding Festival
Chairman Larry Biernacki. Meetings as announced until August, then every Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the October 6 event.