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Transportation Commitee

The Mission of the Transportation Committee is to obtain, share and act upon issues and needs in all matters related to city, state and federal funding for streets, highways, public transportation and aviation.

The Transportation Committee meets the first Monday at 4:00 pm.

Power Breakfast is held every other month on the first Wednesday.  It gives members the chance to networking with other chamber members.

Workforce Development Committee-Shanna Kennedy, Chair

The mission of the Workforce Development Committee is to enhance the relationship between business and public education through specific programs with emphasis on workforce development.

The Workforce Development Committee meets the first Wednesday at 4:00 pm.

2017 JYPN Leadership Conference
Together for Tomorrow
Presented by: Productive Staffing
Keynote Speaker:
Comedian Larry Weaver
Conference Mission: Complete leaders are professional, dedicated and civic-minded people who have clear vision for making their communities great places to live and work.  Participating in professional groups strengthens the bonds that members have with their cities and towns and increases the chances that they will stay and contribute to future growth and success.

Clayton Fletcher is Married father of 3 great boys
Bachelor's & Master's Degree
Graduate of Arkansas State University
Lifelong Resident of Craighead County
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Hobbies include Bowhunting & Crossfit
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Green Business Committee

The mission of the Green Business Committee is to enhance the visual image of Jonesboro through specific projects.
The Enviroment Committee meets the second Wednesday at 8:00am

IT WAS 1955.
Our parents, Margaret and Philip Isely – poor, idealistic – started Natural Grocers with $200 and a dream that everyone should be able to afford a healthy lifestyle and be empowered to take control of their own health.

margret-polaroidThe inspiration for this dream came from their own struggles to afford healthy food and be healthy. Shortly after the birth of their second child, Margaret became chronically ill. When conventional medicine was unable to help her, she turned to the health mavericks of that time: Adelle Davis and Roger J. Williams. She used the principles in Davis’ book, Let’s Get Well, to heal her body with nutrition, which included eating nutrient-dense, natural foods and taking dietary supplements.

It was a call to action. After the remarkable improvement in Margaret’s health brought on by following this nutrition regimen, our parents became health crusaders. Borrowing $200 to help feed the family and put gas in the car, they went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado lending books on nutrition and giving out samples of whole grain bread. They would return a week or two later, discuss nutrition and take orders for supplements, the bread and other natural, nourishing foods.

In a time when TV dinners and convenience foods were enjoying their heyday, our parents bucked convention. They taught us that nutrition education is the foundation for building health and being in control of your life, and that healthy living should be affordable and accessible to everyone.

Against all odds we’ve succeeded in growing a thriving, dynamic business that empowers people to live in health. We have done this by bucking the trends, by staying current and involved in nutrition, and by using our Five Founding Principles to guide our business decisions.

Some of the most important innovations have been decisions that bucked the trends in the natural food industry itself. For example, against the advice of all the high paid health food industry business consultants, we have always set the majority of our supplement department by section and not by brand. This is so customers can easily compare similar products and choose the one that is best for them.

1989
In 1989 when we incorporated produce departments into our store format, we made the decision to only sell Organic produce. No other large chain does this. Our customers and employees do not have to worry about commingling, cross-contamination, or figuring out which variety of produce is organic and which is conventional. It is all organic.

1990
In 1990 we removed all partially hydrogenated oils from our shelves, because there was significant scientific evidence that it was undeniably harmful to health. Twenty-five years later, the FDA is finally catching up with us and recommending that it be removed from the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) list.

1995
In 1995 we formalized our nutrition education programs with the creation of the Nutritional Health Coach position. Today, this is one of our biggest differentiators from our competitors. And it is how we provide the unparalleled nutrition education for which we are known.

2009
In 2009 we went bag-free at our check outs. This has made a big impact on the health of the environment. It is estimated that approximately 200 million bags have been saved from the landfills since implementing this program.

2014
In 2014 we rolled out our pasture-based dairy standards and began the process of removing products that come from confinement dairies from our shelves. This standard provides our customers with dairy products that reap all of the benefits of raising animals as nature intended – dairy that is better for you, the animals, the farmer and the environment. This is a step that has the potential to reverse global warming, stop the desertification of our planet, eliminate the stranglehold chemical agriculture has on policy making and improve the financial well-being of farmers. Properly grazed grasslands can sequester more CO2 than the rainforest and hold the water in the land. Who knew there was so much power in cup of yogurt from a pasture-based dairy? And that a decision to buy it, as opposed to a confinement product, could help the planet more than we imagined.

Sixty years and more than 90 stores later, we continue to carry on our parents’ unconventional way of thinking. We believe this is the way to empower health – the health of individuals, families, and the environment. From our family to yours, we thank you for taking this road to health with us.

– The Isely Family

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Color Your World with Five Star Painting!

At Five Star Painting, we understand the importance of color. From a fresh exterior paint job that improves the curb appeal of your home or business, to interior paint that brings style and feeling to your daily life, paint can make all the difference. At Five Star Painting, our mission is to capture your dreams and enhance your lifestyle by adding color to your world. Don’t put off that painting project any longer, call the professionals at Five Star Painting and start enjoying your freshly painted home sooner than later.

Contact Five Star Painting for a Free Estimate

If you are ready to get started on your painting project, contact Five Star Painting to schedule your free estimate. Our convenient online calendar allows you to choose the date and time that works with your schedule. Our team will show up at the scheduled time and provide you with an exact price quote for the job you have in mind. Whether it be an interior project involving painting and wallpaper removal or an exterior project such as pressure cleaning, deck restoration, or concrete cleaning, estimates are always free and provided at no obligation.

Business After Hours
People do business with people they know! And there’s no better way to get to know other Chamber members than by attending our monthly Business After Hours. Please come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and a lot of contact with people who do business in Jonesboro. Our After Hours is from 5 – 6:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month. We hope to see you there!

After a cancer diagnosis the last thing you want is to sit around waiting to hear from your oncologist. So we made a promise. When a patient receives a diagnosis of cancer, we promise that within three days our cancer team and oncologist in Jonesboro will be back in touch with treatment options such as chemotherapy and radiation to help you start regaining control of your life. It’s a rapid response team approach that really makes a difference, and it’s just one of many innovations that make our oncologists at Ben E. Owens Cancer Treatment Center the best choice for cancer care in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Plus, we’re going to team you up with a professional Cancer Navigator, someone who can guide you through a sometimes complicated healthcare system; someone who will be there not just to hold your hand, but to help you find answers, schedule appointments and coordinate care with all the chemotherapy and radiation oncologists on your team.

Our cancer treatment center in Jonesboro, Arkansas deploys the best options for battling cancer. With the latest technologies in chemotherapy and radiation treatment, compassionate Cancer Navigators and innovations like “3 Days from Diagnosis to Options”, we’re a nationally recognized cancer treatment center and your best choice for cancer care in Northeast Arkansas....  More >><< Less

Jonesboro Habitat
Our Vision

“A world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

Our Mission

“Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”

Our History

Our parent organization, Habitat For Humanity, was founded in 1976 as a Christ centered, non-profit ministry work to help end the vicious cycle of poverty in our cities and towns.

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Jonesboro (HFHOGJ) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded on June 24, 1992.

Since then, we have worked to complete a minimum of one home a year. So far we have built 16 homes and are currently building on home 17 and 18.

Giving “A Hand Up” not “A Hand Out”

Our homeowners do in fact buy their homes, but HFHOGJ offers the homes we build for a zero percent interest rate, making these homes affordable to persons and/or families who have lower than normal incomes.

These homeowners then make monthly payments to HFHOGJ instead of making payments to a bank.

Membership Appreciation Lunch
FREE for all members
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Business Network Committee

The mission of the Business Network Committee is to enhance our business climate through networking opportunities and specific events for our members.

The Business Network Committee meets the third Thursday at noon.

Welcome to The Vue Salon & Spa, where fresh new talent connects you with the latest trends in cut, color and style.

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Welsco CEO Angela HarrisonFor 75 years, WELSCO, Inc. has been the premier industrial gas and welding supply company in the South. WELSCO is a family business that is committed to family values, positive attitudes, integrity, shared knowledge and respect for each other and our community.  This is what sets us apart from the rest!

By remaining independent and family-owned, we have been able to increase our customer base and territory.  Today, the WELSCO map includes customers and stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Missouri. Our friendly, long-term employees offer high-level customer service backed by more than 2,000 years of combined experience with WELSCO and in the industry. We’re the welding supply company you can trust.

We offer excellent products, top-notch customer service and on-time delivery at reasonable prices because we believe our customers deserve the best! At WELSCO, our employees are trained to help you find the products you need and reduce your cost of doing business.

We carry a wide selection of cylinder gases and specialty gases, and we have our own cryogenic division for all your liquid needs, in addition to any welding or cutting products that you may need.  Plus, our $5 million inventory is available to you from any location. WELSCO owns a large fleet of vehicles and cryogenic trucks, keeping us independent and lowering our costs.

WELSCO's greatest asset is its' employees. This is what continues to make WELSCO successful and keep our growth above the industry's average.

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With So Many Happy Drivers in the Greater Jonesboro, Paragould, Harrisburg and Marked Tree Areas, It's Easy to See Why Central Ford is Your Trusted Source for Ford Vehicles

There are a number of reasons why so many drivers flock to the Central Ford showroom, so we're going to do our best to outline them all for you.

First and foremost, we're renowned in the greater Trumann, Jonesboro, Paragould, Harrisburg and Marked Tree areas for our superb selection of new Ford models, plain and simple. Of course, our love for these cars often brings them back to our showroom in a number of ways.

For instance, when it comes time to upgrade, many of our loyal customers return their vehicle to be traded in. These used cars are also offered to our valuable customers, some are even certified with the same guaranteed performance and quality as new ones.

Helping you find your next car is only the beginning of the Central Ford experience, though. From there, our team of financing experts will help you drive home that car you've been eyeing on your terms.

Of course, nobody wants to be forgotten after the purchase of a new or used Ford. That's why we staff a state-of-the-art auto repair center is highly trained and equipped with the latest Ford parts.

Interested in utilizing one of our areas of expertise? Come visit us at 325 Highway 463 North Trumann, Arkansas for all your automotive needs and an experience that's satisfying, worry-free, and at your convenience....  More >><< Less

"The 'Fearlessly Brilliant' public art initiative will welcome two more murals later this month. Beau Jones and Tolik Rayevskiy will each create their own piece of artwork in the 200 block of Main and Union Street. Jones will be located at 212 Union, and Rayevskiy's will be located at 211 S. Main Street.

A part of our mission is to increase pedestrian traffic to our downtown district, and enhance the experience of our wonderful community. Over time, more and more communities have adopted public art initiatives to enhance their streetscapes, gain value through community art via cultural, social, and economic values, and inspire creativity. Fearlessly Brilliant encompasses a wide range of artwork for downtown Jonesboro, with emphasis on highly traveled routes and public spaces. Our initiative promotes community art, and provides an intersection between the past, present, and future, between disciplines, and between ideas."

SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Shane Storz, President and CEO of Air Choice One, will give a presentation on the Essential Air Service (EAS) contract for Jonesboro.  The EAS contract comes up for renewal early next year and the Department of Transportation will be requesting proposals six to nine months prior.  Air Choice One currently has the EAS contract and would like to continue providing service for Jonesboro.

This will be an important meeting to learn more about Jonesboro’s EAS service and how the Transportation Committee can assist in the proposal submission process.  Please plan to attend the meeting, which will be held at 4:00 pm, June 5th, at the Chamber

Eric began his career in Jonesboro real estate in 2005, shortly after moving back to Jonesboro from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. Building on his sterling reputation and considerable experience, Eric joined a Jonesboro brokerage in 2005, where he specialized in selling single family homes and was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2006. He has consistently been ranked among Arkansas’s top producing real estate agents throughout his career at leading firms. Eric and Ann Marie obtained their broker licenses in the real estate industry and opened their own office, Burch & Co. Real Estate, in 2010. Eric and Ann Marie attended many educational conferences and hired several coaches to make sure they are among the elite in the field and they wanted to share the success with their colleagues. They began a team approach and have grown that now to be an unprecedented, marvelous concept in our area that works like a charm. This success was again confirmed in August of 2014, when Eric appeared on The Biography Channel in Times Square. Eric’s high level of loyalty and integrity resonates with buyers and sellers as he approaches each real estate transaction with enthusiasm and intellect. His vast knowledge of Northeast Arkansas’ multifaceted market and close attention to detail complement his collaborations with clients. Inspired by his exceptional degree of service, Eric's client base is largely repeat buyers and sellers and their referrals. Other achievements in Eric’s real estate career include: Diamond Award for Excellence presented by Arkansas Realtors Association for nine straight years. - Voted Jonesboro’s Favorite Real Estate Agent five years in a row. - Received Reader’s Choice Winner for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 - Sold over 2000 homes over the past ten years....  More >><< Less

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People do business with people they know! And there’s no better way to get to know other Chamber members than by attending our monthly Business After Hours. Please come and enjoy good food, fellowship, and a lot of contact with people who do business in Jonesboro. Our After Hours is from 4-6pm on the second Thursday of each month. We hope to see you there!