2017 Business & Career EXPO - Friday May 5
Event Sponsors
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Business & Career Expo is an opportunity for our members and non-members to showcase their business, products, services and employment opportunities to the community. Institutions, organizations, and companies participating in our Expo can promote and support growth within their industry, network with like-minded contributors, fill open positions and engage with the workforce of the future.
Our annual high-energy, high traffic event attracts 600-800 attendees and 80-100 exhibitors in a dynamic business-to-business atmosphere. We kick-off the day at 7:30 a.m. with a prominent and successful business speaker at our First Friday Breakfast which draws approximately 400 attendees. This year our guest speaker will be Ted Abernathy from Economic Leadership. Mr. Abernathy will be speaking to us about the 21st Century Workforce with focus on helping organizations position their strategies and actions to meet their goals as it relates to workforce development.
The Expo floor opens at the conclusion of breakfast, which is at approximately 8:30 a.m. Exhibitors from around the Greater Fort Smith region and the state will represent their businesses and career opportunities. We have also secured, through the Arkansas State Chamber, the BeProBeProud mobile workshop which includes a variety of simulators to provide a hands on approach to learning about key professions, their impact in our state's workforce and the opportunity for Arkansas' residents.
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EXHIBITORS SIGNED UP AT THIS TIME ARE ......
1st Choice River Valley Pregnancy Medical Center - DOOR PRIZE: $20 Sonic Gift Card & T-shirt - $30 value and $20 Subway gift & T-shirt - $30 value
188th Wing - RPA Flight Simulator/Booth
9 Round Fort Smith (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: 1 Month Unlimited Workouts with Trainer and all equipment @9Round for winner and guest - $376 value
Alzheimer's Association
APEX Communications - DOOR PRIZE: HD Micro Monster Speakers - $75-$100 value
ArcBest Corporation (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: $50 Best Buy Gift Card
Area Agency on Aging (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: $30 gift basket
Arkansas Health & Wellness Solutions (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Gift card - $50 value
Arkansas Blood Institute
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas - DOOR PRIZE: Grill tool set - $75 value
Arkansas Organ Recovery Agency
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas - DOOR PRIZE: Grill tool set - $75 value
Arkansas Organ Recovery Agency
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce - BeProBeProud Mobile Unit
Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus
Armstrong Bank- DOOR PRIZE: TBD $150 value
AT&T
Baldor Electric Co.- DOOR PRIZE: Weber Portable Gas Grill - $200 value
BancorpSouth (HIRING)
Bekaert (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Tool Box & Logo Mug - $50 value
Bekaert (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Tool Box & Logo Mug - $50 value
Booneville Vending & Coffee Service - Starbucks samples
Bost, Inc. (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Bost items and gift card - $75 value
Bost, Inc. (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Bost items and gift card - $75 value
Breeden Dodge Chrysler Jeep - Vehicles/Booth
B-Savvy- DOOR PRIZE: A business or personal profile story in the 3rd quarter issue of B-Savvy $1,800 value
Carco Rentals - DOOR PRIZE: Academy Gift Card
Choctaw Casino-Hotel, Pocola - DOOR PRIZE:
B-Savvy- DOOR PRIZE: A business or personal profile story in the 3rd quarter issue of B-Savvy $1,800 value
Carco Rentals - DOOR PRIZE: Academy Gift Card
Choctaw Casino-Hotel, Pocola - DOOR PRIZE:
Courtyard by Marriott (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE:
Cox Business
Cricket Wireless- DOOR PRIZE: Virtual Reality Headset - $19.99 value
Department of Workforce Services - Mobile Unit/Booth
Cox Business
Cricket Wireless- DOOR PRIZE: Virtual Reality Headset - $19.99 value
Department of Workforce Services - Mobile Unit/Booth
Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Edward Jones, Libby Meyer (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Gift certificate to local merchant - $25 value
Elite Chiropractic Center
First Presbyterian Church
First National Bank (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $50 value
First Presbyterian Church
First National Bank (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $50 value
Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority
Fort Smith Convention Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fort Smith Convention Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau
Frost Oil Company (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: Television - $150 value
Gerdau
Glatfelter (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $25-$50 gift TBD
Goodwill
Graphic Packaging (HIRING)
Graphic Packaging (HIRING)
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $50 gift basket
John Brown University Fort Smith Center
KFSM
Kona Ice - Mobile Unit - snow cone samples
Littlefield Oil (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE:
MARCK Recycling Industries (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $25 gift card and gift - $50 value
KFSM
Kona Ice - Mobile Unit - snow cone samples
Littlefield Oil (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE:
MARCK Recycling Industries (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $25 gift card and gift - $50 value
McCourt Manufacturing
MedExpress - DOOR PRIZE: Healthy Living Kit
Mercy Crest Assisted Living (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $50 Picnic Basket
Mercy Crest Assisted Living (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE: $50 Picnic Basket
Mercy Fitness Center (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE:3 month family membership - $368.77 value
Methodist Village Senior Living - DOOR PRIZE:
MS Event Group - Boogie Heads/Booth
Methodist Village Senior Living - DOOR PRIZE:
MS Event Group - Boogie Heads/Booth
OK Foods, Inc. (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: 5 goody bags with outlet store voucher- $50 value each
Penmac Staffing Services (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: gift TBD
Preferred Office Products, Inc. - DOOR PRIZE: Zenergy Ball Chair - $254 value
Rocky Balboabots Team
Ronald McDonald House
Sebastian County Humane Society - Mobile Adoption Unit - DOOR PRIZE: Leash & Collar $15-20 value
Shared Services Center (HIRING)
Rocky Balboabots Team
Ronald McDonald House
Sebastian County Humane Society - Mobile Adoption Unit - DOOR PRIZE: Leash & Collar $15-20 value
Shared Services Center (HIRING)
Simmons Prepared Foods (HIRING)
Sparks Health System (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Sparks Gear (umbrella, cup, bag) - $50 value
Sykes (HIRING)
TEC Staffing Services (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE:
Sparks Health System (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Sparks Gear (umbrella, cup, bag) - $50 value
Sykes (HIRING)
TEC Staffing Services (HIRING)- DOOR PRIZE:
The Guidance Center
Times Record (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE:
TRAC Staffing (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Razorback Football Tickets - Gift Card
Trane Custom
UniFirst
United Way
Trane Custom
UniFirst
United Way
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith - DOOR PRIZE: UAFS Gift Basket - $50 value
Vista College
Vista College
WorkSource (HIRING) - DOOR PRIZE: Olive Garden gift card - $25 value
MEMBERS NOT EXHIBITING BUT GIVING DOOR PRIZES - enter at the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Booth
Rolando's - DOOR PRIZE: $40 gift certificate
SIGN-UP NOW FOR OUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
9:00 - 10:00 am
9:00 - 10:00 am
JOINING FORCES - Col. Bobbie Doorenbos, 188th Wing
Joining our Military Force with the Fort Smith Workforce. The 188
th offers highly educated, trained, loyal, and work ready individuals. A unique opportunity to hear from senior level intelligence squadron personnel on the skill qualifications of the 188th.
10:00 - 11:00 am
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Dave Robertson, Director CBPD University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Dave Robertson, Director CBPD University of Arkansas Fort Smith
UAFS has been the "Go To Source" for Workforce Development and Training in the Fort Smith region for over 35 years. Come see how UAFS continues to fulfill this mission through Credit Classes, Non-Credit Open Enrollment courses, Contract Training, Concurrent Training for High Schools and so much more. Let us show you how we are currently providing Workforce Development and let's discuss if there are opportunities for UAFS to work with your Workforce!
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
eMARKETING
Stephanie Nugent, President & CEO of CyberSpyder Marketing Serives
Using the internet to market your business - website basics, the business blog, social media and email blasts/newsletters.
Stephanie Nugent, President & CEO of CyberSpyder Marketing Serives
Using the internet to market your business - website basics, the business blog, social media and email blasts/newsletters.
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Nathan George, Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, online and traditional marketing, growth and expansion, management, and profitability.
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER HERE
1:00 - 2:00 pm
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Discretionary Grants Team has training opportunities available for job seekers. Training programs are offered and developed utilizing U.S. Department of Labor funds through the partnerships of training partners and employers statewide in high-demand occupations and Registered Apprenticeship.
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Discretionary Grants Team has training opportunities available for job seekers. Training programs are offered and developed utilizing U.S. Department of Labor funds through the partnerships of training partners and employers statewide in high-demand occupations and Registered Apprenticeship.
2:00 - 3:00 pm
SOFT SKILLS FOR RE-ENTERING THE WORKFORCE
Amber Mullis, Re-Employment Specialist, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Skills are the most important asset a person has for finding a job. Learn how to effectively use them to return to the workforce!
Date and Time
Friday May 5, 2017
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT
Friday, May 5
First Friday Breakfast at the EXPO: 7:30 AM
Expo Floor Opens after First Friday Breakfast (8:30 AM)
Location
Fort Smith Convention Center
Fees/Admission
Call Carol at the Chamber for Sponsorships or Booth Pricing - 479-783-3111
Contact Information
Carol Smith
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