Committee List
Community Building
Education
Economic Development
Governmental Affairs
Junior Leadership
Leadership Crittenden County
Marketing
Membership Services
Policy and Procedures
Community Building
Chair: Russell Parker, Regions Bank
GOAL Promote the businesses of the community, enhance the visibility of the city and the Chamber through community-wide events and activities such as Business Expo and Gumbo Fest.
Education
Chair: Murphy Smith, Fidelity National Bank
GOAL Continue to support the efforts of the West Memphis public schools through projects such as Adopt a School in an effort to increase community-wide involvement and participation in our schools at all levels.
Economic Development
Chair: Ward Wimbish, West Memphis Office of Economic Dev.
GOAL Assist City of West Memphis office of Economic Development in the retention and recruitment of local industry with continued support of the county-wide Economic Development project.
Governmental Affairs
Chair: Kent Ingram, Razorback Concrete
GOAL Disperse legislative information to members while serving as the Chamber's liaison with the county legislative delegation.
Junior Leadership
Chair: Jerry Blansett, Jerry Blansett Portriats
GOAL Develop and cultivate leadership skills among 9th grade students by monthly associations with adult leaders in the areas of business, industry, education, government, health care, law and human services.
Leadership Crittenden County
Chair: Kevin Steele, Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Co.
GOAL Build on the successful program originally begun in 1996, which brings future leaders of the community together in a team-building setting while encouraging their participation in the community's solutions and challenges. Click here to learn more about Leadership Crittenden County.
Marketing
Chair: Janine Earney, Crittenden Arts Council
& Country Squire
GOAL Continue development of a marketing plan involving city and Chamber officials addressing problems and the overall appearance of the city resulting in a stronger city image and increased community pride.
Membership Services
Chair: Wayne Croom, Langston Bag Company
GOAL Develop a new and comprehensive plan to restructure the current Chamber dues structure and membership plan allowing for an increase in memberships.
Policy and Procedures
Chair: Duke Clement, Guaranty Loan & Real Estate Co.
GOAL Maintain Chamber by-laws, policies and procedures while offering recommendations regarding future revisions to increase the level of the Chamber's professionalism and productivity.
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