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December 2015A Publication of the Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSweet Tea Southern CuisineCharlie Kahn5311 Hwy 5N #250Bryant, AR 72022(501) 943-7700www.sweetteasoutherncuisine.comSweet Tea Southern Cuisine is a casual Southern dining restaurant, with traditional Southern food, including catfish, steak, chicken and seafood.Main Street LiquorsDavid Johnson3411 Main Street Ste. 1 Bryant, AR 72022(501) 653-6699 www.mymainstreetliquors.comMain Street Liquors carries a wide variety of wine, liquor and beer. If they don’t have it, just ask, and they’ll do their best to get it for you.

Business NewsWinter Banquet

Bishop ParkJanuary 28

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSArkansas Auto GroupBob McCrery3439 Salem RdBenton, AR 72019501-945-3433www.arkansasautogroup.comIndependent automobile dealership. Carfax Dealer. Vehicle Service Contracts Available. Financing Available. Guaranteed Approval. Hand Wash and Wax. Southern ShinglesNick Clayton22576 I-30 Frontage Rd.Bryant, AR 7202(501) 847-3332www.southernshingles.comSouthern Shingles specializes in the distribution of the finest residential and commercial roofing products and accessories, with reliable material delivery that’s second to none.

and the nominees are...The 43rd Annual Winter Banquet and Silent Auction on Thursday, Jan. 28 at The Center at Bishop is a showcase of the stars in the community along with brief entertainment and an announcement. The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce will feature people in the community who have shown outstanding service to the community. More than 45 nominations are being considered. The event, sponsored by Landers of Saline County, will also include humor and music.

“All our attendees will be stars that night along with the Community Commitment winners,” noted Megan Caldwell, event chairperson. “Everyone will feel like a star as they enter on the Red Carpet.”

Community Commitment Award recipients were nominated by Chamber members and others in the community. They review the nominators’ notes and the nominee’s information that they turn in on themselves, their companies or organization. “We have more than 45 active nominations. We are excited to have that many nominated. That speaks volumes about how many committed, wonderful people and companies we have here,” said Fields.

The Chamber will give a Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Organization of the Year award. Additionally, a Preschool Teacher of the Year will be honored this year.

“We will be honoring true community contributors -- not just people who do great work in the community, not just people who are involved, but people who are truly invested in our community. We will amaze you with the stories of these committed individuals, companies and organizations who are chosen as the winners,” said Caldwell.

The Bryant Area Chamber of Commerce Winter Banquet is the largest gathering of professional and business people in the Bryant area of the year. The committee expects a crowd of more than 400 people at the Center at Bishop Park.

A silent auction featuring local merchandise and services will be held. Platinum and Silver donors have given items of $1,000 or more and $100 or more, respectively.

“We do the silent auction as a fundraiser for the Chamber, but it also functions as a way for attention to be drawn to a business. Your message can come across loud and clear with the selection of the right item. Certainly anyone in the community may contribute to the silent auction and anyone in the community may attend the Winter Banquet,” noted Fields. The silent auction will provide a forum for local businesses and organizations to showcase their services, goods or products.

The menu for the night, catered by Bistro Caterings includes: Garlic Pita Bread, Mixed Green Salad, Chicken Florentine, Herbed Mashed Potatoes, Pork Loin, Seasoned Grilled Vegetables, and Cheesecake.

Tickets are $40.00 per individual or $300.00 for the table if a table of eight is reserved. Call the Chamber today!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSBluStream MediaTJ Nichols (501) 326-7801 / tj@blustreammedia.comwww.blustreammedia.comBluStream Media is your all in one provider pf digital media solutions. Services include photography, film, design, live audio/visual production i.e. lighting sound presentation, installations, etc.WD DesignsWess Daniels(501) 912-3787 / wess@wddesignsar.comwww.wddesigns.arBrand creative management, graphic design. Specializing in collateral products, brand and logo development.

Sherrie Lynn’s Cleaning ServiceSherrie Ashley(501) 326-1512Residential and business cleaning.

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Chamber Meetings/EventsFriday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

CHAMBER CLOSED

Tuesday, January 5 - Economic Dev / Civic & Gov 12:00 p.m., City Hall (lunch provided)

Thursday, January 7 - YPN Planning Committee 8:00 a.m., Chamber

Thursday, January 7 - Nativity Take Down 2:00 p.m., First Security Bank on Hwy 5

Monday, January 11 - Marketing & Advertising8:30 a.m., Chamber

Tuesday, January 12 - Lead 2 Win8:00 a.m., ask Kathy Pannell

Tuesday, January 12 - Bryant Networking & Business Leaders

9:00 a.m., Chamber

Thursday, January 14 - YPN Legislative Breakfast7:30-8:30 a.m., Landers of Saline County Board Room

Thursday, January 14 - Ribbon CuttingsKids Town Academy

9:00 a.m., 21941 I-30 Ste 21, Bryant, AR 72022Southern Shingles

10:00 a.m., 22576 I-30 Frontage Rd., Bryant, AR 72022Sherrie Lynn’s Cleaning Service

10:30 a.m., ChamberTCBY Benton/Bryant

11:00 a.m., 20770 I-30 North Ste 130, Benton, AR 72019

Wednesday, January 20 - Board Meeting/Planning Retreat11:30 a.m., Saline County Airport

Thursday, January 21 - Highlight Bryant(Community Commitment Awards)

12:00 p.m., Bishop Park

Friday, January 22 - Ribbon CuttingsClass 101

10:00 a.m., 21941 I-30 Ste 4, Bryant, AR 72022Impact Oral Surgery

10:30 a.m., 2305 Springhill Rd Ste 1 &2, Benton, AR 72019

Thursday, January 28 - Ribbon CuttingsSchool-Based Health Clinic

10:00 a.m., Bryant Elementary Campus

Thursday, January 28 - Winter Banquet6:00 p.m., The Center at Bishop Park

Arkansas Auto Group

Hertz Local Edition

Ribbon Cuttings

501-945-3433 / www.arkansasautogroup.com

(501) 847-3333 / www.hertz.com

Bryant City CouncilTuesday, January 26 • 7:00 p.m.

City Complex

Bryant Parks Commission Monday, January 11 • 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Finance Dept Room

Community Meetings/EventBryant Planning Commission

Monday, January 11 • 6:00 p.m.City Hall Courtroom

Bryant School BoardThursday, January 21 • 6:00 p.m.

Professional Development Room

Main Street Liquors

(501) 653-6699 / www.mymainstreetliquors.com

Sweet Tea Southern Cuisine

(501) 943-7700 / www.sweetteasoutherncuisine.com

3439 Salem RdBenton, AR

72019

3411 Main Street Ste 1Bryant, AR

72022

Taylor Bellott Nature Gallery

3614 Market Place Drive

Ste 5Bryant, AR

72022

(501) 943-7353 / www.tbellottgallery.com

411 Roya LaneBryant, AR

72022

5311 Hwy 5 N #250

Bryant, AR 72022

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What is your business? What do you in your business?I am a Principal Broker at Crye-Leike Realtors in Bryant. I am also the owner of Oltmans Properties, LLC, Oltmans Roofing, LLC and Oltmans Development, Inc.

Why do you choose to serve on the Chamber board?I choose to serve on the Chamber board to help better serve my community from a leadership position.Jeremiah OltmansPrincipal Broker, Crye-Leike Realtors, BryantBryant Chamber Board Member since 2012

Get To Know Our Board of Directors

What is something Chamber members might not know about you or your business that you wish they did know about you or your business?Not only do I sell real estate, I have a development company and I also have a roofing company. I also have ample rental properties. #anythingrealestate

Sponsor Spotlight

We are proud to have the support of Bryant Parks & Recreation. With their donation, we were able to hold many of our Chamber evens at their facilities! Thank you for being a “Supporter of the Community!”

The Bryant Parks & Recreation Department is committed to delivering effective, courteous, and responsible leisure services, and is also

responsible for maintaining, preserving and developing the natural resources entrusted to them. They strive to provide adequate type, quantity, and quality of leisure opportunities to aid all citizens in the

proper use of leisure time.

The Bryant Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of facilities and activities for your enjoyment.

These facilities include several community parks including Bishop Park, Mills Park, Alcoa Park, Ashley Park, Springhill Park, Plumb Park

and Midland Park.www.cityofbryant.com/parks

Why did you become a Chamber member?I became a Chamber member to become more involved in the community and to network within my community.

Finds of the Month!Young’s Jewelers

3411 Main Street, Suite 5 in Bryant20% off all watches and clocks

40% off everything else

TCBY Benton/Bryant20770 I-30 North Ste 130 in Benton

Now Open

Boys & Girls Club of BryantBenton Event Center

Starlight Gala on New Year’s Eve

Silent Auction items for the theme “And the winner is...”

Top rated anything – restaurant cards, appliances, sunglasses, high fashion items, makeovers, makeup mirrors,

party packages, champagne, champagne glasses, champagne buckets, jewelry,

tickets to the movies, tickets to concerts, spotlights, limo rides, ritzy photo frames, flowers, tailoring of a suit or gown, etc.

Or Valentines Day...“Keep Your Sweetie’s Car Clean” car

washes for a year, housecleaning visits packages, shadow boxes for memorabilia,

chocolates, meals delivery services prepaid, couples classes, restaurant

gift cards, etc.

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Landers of Saline County

Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM 1-800-LANDERS Landers Fiat 1-800-LANDERS

Landers Chevrolet 1-877-LANDERS Landers Ford 1-866-LANDERS

B E N T O N A R K A N S A S

Members of the Month Thanks to Bryant School District

for bringing bleachers to the edge of Reynolds Road for our Christmas parade viewing. And thanks to various department

of the City of Bryant (police) for blocking traffic and bringing out

light towers (public works).