Governor Launches Two-Day Arkansas Surge Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Testing

In an effort increase testing for COVID-19, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a two-day Arkansas Surge Campaign today with a simple message: “If you think you have symptoms, don’t wait – get tested.”The goal of the two-day Arkansas Surge is to increase testing from 1,000 to 1,500 per day over the … [Read more...]

Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Resource Page

The Chamber posts local job opportunities on our website. If your business is currently hiring, or if you have job openings in the future, please let us know so we can share it. You can email the information to chamber@heber-springs.com. We also have a list … [Read more...]

Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Stay up to date on COVID Business and Non-Profit Resources

Chamber Response Based upon the recommendations from the CDC and the Arkansas Department of Health, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce building is closed to the public until further notice. Our team is working remotely and still available to you. You can reach us by phone at … [Read more...]

45 Total Deaths of COVID-19 for a Total of 2465 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 1:30 pm Thursday, April 23, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nathaniel Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, Confirm 189 New Cases of COVID-19 (122 positive cases from Cummings prison unit, total 687 and 35 staff now tested positive at Cummings prison unit) for a total of 2465 total Confirmed Cases in Arkansas … [Read more...]

Lt. Governor Griffin to Host Virtual Town-hall with Congressman French Hill Regarding COVID-19 Tonight April 23, 2020

LITTLE ROCK – Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin released the following public schedule for April 23: WHAT: Lieutenant Governor Griffin will host a live town-hall streaming on Facebookwith Congressman French Hill regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal … [Read more...]

Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has two Facebook pages and website for vital up-to-date information

The Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has vital up-to-date information for our residents and our businesses.  Two Facebook pages, Fairfield Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield Bay Believers Support Local Businesses and their website at ffbchamber.com.  Check in often, like the pages or … [Read more...]

Eagle Bank & Trust Participates in SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

Eagle Bank and Trust is aggressively participating in SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP) according to Jeff Lynch, President and CEO of the bank. The PPP was established by Congress as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist small businesses in keeping … [Read more...]

The Secretary of State’s Important Business Notice

The Secretary of State’s office has been assisting many small businesses in Arkansas that are currently applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  We are assisting in providing the required copies of incorporating documents as a stipulation of the program.  We … [Read more...]

Lt. Governor Griffin Hosts COVID-19 Teleconference With Sen. Boozman, FEMA & ADEM Officials, and County Judges

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin hosted a teleconference today with U.S. Senator John Boozman, FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson, ADEM Director A.J. Gary, and Arkansas County Judges to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on counties across Arkansas and answer questions from local elected … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Announces Certain Nonessential Procedures May Resume April 27

Governor Hutchinson Announces Certain Nonessential Procedures May Resume April 27 Medical service providers can resume certain nonessential out-patient procedures, restricted during the COVID-19 health crisis, on April 27, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today. The Arkansas … [Read more...]