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PROGRESS
REPORT 2005
Clarksville-Johnson
County Chamber of Commerce
2005
was a very busy year for the Chamber. We addressed
many of the goals in the "ACE" strategic plan which
will enhance economic and community development for
the county and cities within the county. This year
alone we have accomplished the following
goals:
- Wrote
and administrated grants ($10,000.00) from the
Arkansas River Valley Tourist Association to
purchase postcards, brochures, postage for
inquiries, and co-op advertising for businesses
to promote holiday (Christmas)
activities.
- Wrote
and administrated grant ($1,000.00) through NRA
for the Johnson County Youth Safety Program.
- Wrote
and administrated ($1,000.00) grant through
Walmart for the Johnson County Art Waves to hold
art classes for area residents.
- Wrote
and administrated ($500.00) grant for the Boy
Scouts through Walmart to pay for Eagle
projects; some of which include projects on the
Spadra Creek Walking Trail and proposed Lamar
Walking Trail.
- Solicited
and administrated funds ($1,000.00) for Food
Drive for the low income of Johnson County, to
provide food baskets during the holiday season.
This year over 600 low income individuals
received these baskets.
- Wrote
and administrated $50,000 grant ($25,000 this
year) for the Tobacco Program. The majority of
these funds were spent with local businesses,
and the programs were held in all Johnson County
schools by area volunteers.
- Administrated
grant ($1,000.00) to fund the Johnson County
Health Fair held annually at the Marvin Vinson
Center.
- Wrote
and received grant to upgrade equipment to
safety and ADA standards for four Clarksville
City Parks including the softball complex. The
City will administrate the $182,665.00 received
to see this project to completion
- Wrote
and administrated ($20,000.00) grant funding to
conduct workforce training and seminars for
industries, businesses and area residents. Also
to help pay the Chamber for staff time and
administration. Also coordinated and conducted
free Hospitality Training for approximately 60
employees of area businesses.
- Coordinated
lease and "ACE" studies on potential Industrial
property for the City. Cost of studies exceeded
$12,000.
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represented County at the Arkansas River Valley
Tri-Peaks Regional Association as President of
the Board, United Way Board member, Johnson
County Community Foundation Board, and Arkansas
Hospitality Travel Council Board, U of O SIFE
and Business Advisory Council, Child Development
Advisory Council, Johnson County Single Parent
Scholarship Fund Treasurer, and a member of
Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Executives, and
Arkansas Economic Developers.
- Coordinated
and developed a brochure for CL&W as
handouts that the City, CL&W and Chamber
could use for individuals and contractors
seeking permits for expansions and new
structures in Clarksville.
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