2022
MEMBERSHIP BLUEPRINT
Chairman’s Circle Members of the Chairman’s Circle underwrite the economic development, education, and government affairs initiatives of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, Conway Development Corporation, and Conway Downtown Partnership. In 2021, each of these 80 members invested a minimum of $7,500 with the Chamber, CDC, and Downtown Partnership combined.
DIAMOND Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau
Conway Corporation
PLATINUM Acxiom Corporation
Conway Regional Health System
First Security Bank/Crews & Associates
City of Conway
First Arkansas Bank & Trust
University of Central Arkansas
GOLD Arvest Bank Baptist Health Medical Center - Conway Car-Son Construction Centennial Bank Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland Crafton Tull Crain Hyundai and Crain Genesis of Conway First Service Bank Nabholz Construction River Valley Casino Resort Rogers Group Simmons Bank The Conductor Virco
SILVER American Safeguard Insurance
Partners Bank
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Garcia Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual
Arkansas Business Publishing Group
Garver Green Bay Packaging
RE/MAX Elite:The Emily
Caldwell Toyota
H+N Architects
Chick-fil-A
Kanga Studio
Cintas
Klaasmeyer Construction
Cousins’ Office Furniture
Lake Liquor
Delta Dental of Arkansas
Landmark CPAs
Engage Management & Salter Construction
Lumber One Home Center
First Community Bank
Park Hill Home
Northwestern Mutual
Gainwell Technologies
Pediatrics Plus Walter Team Sissy’s Log Cabin Rock Pond Pros Smith Ford Snap-on Equipment Stoby’s/PattiCakes Bakery The Log Cabin Democrat T-Mobile Trinity Development.
BRONZE Arkansas Cancer Coalition Arkansas Federal Credit Union Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Bancorp South Central Baptist College Century 21 Sandstone Real Estate Group
Conway Behavorial Health Conway Wealth Management Covington Companies Elite Services ERA Team Real Estate Express Employment Feast Fighters
Flywheel Energy Hendrix College International Paper Moix RV/Moix Companies PCSI RE/MAX Elite Reynolds Performance Hall
Silverlake/Creative Institute of Central Arkansas Structurlam Waco Title Walmart Wonder State Box Co. 1
Conway Downtown Partnership (CDP) The Conway Downtown Partnership is a 501(c)3 nonprofit economic development organization focused on the promotion, planning, and maintenance of an improved downtown Conway. The CDP supports goals and planning that bring downtown Conway together as a gathering place to live, work, play, shop, and eat. The Partnership strives to serve as a full-time advocate for these issues and is dedicated to stimulating and fully leveraging public and private investment within downtown Conway. The CDP is a dedicated Main Street America City which allows members a wealth of resources, like small business consulting, interior and exterior design services, historic tax credit liaison as well as Downtown Revitalization Grant opportunities. By joining the Downtown Partnership, you will be the first to know about downtown events, restaurants, retail happenings, and investment opportunities.You will also be invited to exciting social events throughout the year and gain unique access to premiums at local merchants.
CDP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT LEVELS
Board member opportunity Recognition in Downtown Dollop eNewsletter Business website linked to Downtown Partnership website Opportunity to list events in eNewsletter Consortium advertising opportunities Recognition through Downtown Partnership social media links
Renaissance
Visionary
Champion
Advocate
Neighbor
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Individual membership Investment
Friend
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$250
$100
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Government Affairs
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Within the public arena, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce is the community’s voice for economic growth. The Chamber of Commerce has been the primary champion for critical public sector projects, such as the new Conway Airport, an additional interstate interchange, and the Conway western loop. Each year, the Chamber represents the strategic best interests of our members at city council meetings, state legislative hearings, and in the halls of congress. Our members represent a cross section of business interests. This influential network enables the Chamber to advocate a pro-business climate in Conway and beyond. Whether it is a federal government regulatory issue or a local land use and planning decision, the Chamber is there to ably speak on behalf of business.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS Underwriter
Company representative invited to attend Conway’s annual trip to Washington, D.C.*
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Invitation to various receptions and private meetings throughout the year with congressional delegation, state elected officials, and highway commissioners
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Opportunity to assist in scheduling site visits to company locations
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Investment
No. Sold/Total No. Available
$3,000
N/A N/A
*Trip to Washington, D.C. includes dinner with chiefs of staff, an invitation to a staff reception, and office visits with U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives.
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Talent Attraction & Development In a historically competitive labor market, it is more important than ever for communities to prioritize talent attraction and development. As the local voice for economic growth, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation are in a position to ensure we expand efforts to attract and retain in-demand talent. Some of the services the Talent Attraction & Development Members enable the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation to provide are: • Position students and employers to strategically leverage existing assets and align career and technical education programs to support employers. • Community representation at career fairs to reinforce Conway’s identity as a place of choice by highlighting amenities and proposed quality-of-life efforts. • Key employee recruitment and transition assistance, including community tours, custom welcome packets, and trailing spouse support.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS Underwriter
Company representative invited to annual employers and educational partners forum
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Invitation to quarterly employer roundtable meetings
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Opportunity to host periodic receptions and private meetings organized and facilitated in partnership with the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation
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Participate in Conway Area Career Signing Day
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Participate in Launch Conway Initiative focused on preparing high-performing local college students for placement with Conway employers
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Targeted marketing to establish and maintain talent pipelines in new states and regions Navigation of available employee training incentives Coordination of customized training programs with area colleges and universities Investment
No. Sold/Total No. Available
$3,000
N/A N/A
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Conway Development Corporation (CDC) CONWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) Since 1959, Conway Development Corporation has played a key role in bringing economic opportunity to Conway. The organization has invested time, energy, and resources to bring about strategic, long-term progress that benefits the entire community. And the result? Conway has become synonymous with positive growth, cultivating an environment that attracts regional, national, and international business The CDC is organized to achieve the objectives of attracting, retaining, and generating jobs, businesses, and economic development in Conway and Faulkner County. If you are ready to make a difference, become a member of Conway Development Corporation and help lead the way to an even more prosperous future.
CDC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT LEVELS Members
Investment
One Voting Member
$1,000
Three Voting Members
$2,500
Five Voting Members
$5,000
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MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT CONWAY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce leads our community toward sustainable economic growth, advocates a pro-business climate for our members, builds upon Conway’s educational foundations, and establishes and executes the community’s vision. The annual investment is determined by the average number of full-time equivalent enployees. CATEGORY
ANNUAL INVESTMENT
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$250
1 to 10
$300
11 to 20
$380
21 to 30
$430
31 to 60
$500
61 to 100
$600
101 to 200
$725
201 to 300
$900
301 to 500
$1,100
500+
Financial Institutions
CONWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Conway Development Corporation attracts jobs, retains businesses, and generates economic development in Conway and Faulkner County.
VOTING MEMBERS
ANNUAL INVESTMENT
One Voting Member
$1,000
Three Voting Members
$2,500
Five Voting Members
$5,000
CONWAY DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP The Conway Downtown Partnership is an economic development organization focused on the promotion, planning, and maintenance of an improved downtown Conway. MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
ANNUAL INVESTMENT
Renaissance
$5,000
$1,050 plus $1.00 per employee over 500
Visionary
$2,500
$500 plus $20 per million in deposits ($1,000 minimum;
Champion
$1,000
Advocate
$500
Neighbor
$250
$6,500 maximum)
Hotels and Motels
$235 base with $2.50 per unit
Utilities/Hospitals/Education
Negotiated
I’M READY TO JOIN My business is ready to make a difference (check all that apply): o Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
Investment Level:
$__________________________
o Conway Development Corporation
Investment Level:
$__________________________
o Conway Downtown Partnership
Investment Level:
$__________________________
Total Investment:
$ _________________________
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Thank You for your investment!
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