Black Chamber to host networking event
The Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce will present its inaugural event and press conference from 6-9 p.m. July 19 at The ARTSpace on Main, 623 S. Main St.
The event will mark the official introduction of the Black Chamber to the Pine Bluff community, according to a news release.
Attendees will have the chance to engage in a question and answer session, deliver a 60-second introduction pitch, and participate in informational table sessions.
Event highlights include:
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
Social half hour: 6- 6:30 p.m.
Press conference: 6:30-7 p.m.
Express introductions: 7- 7:40 p.m.
Open networking: 7:40-9 p.m.
“We are thrilled to officially introduce the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce to the community,” said Joni Robinson, president/CEO of PBBCC. “Our goal is to create a supportive ecosystem where Black-owned businesses can flourish and contribute to the economic vitality of Pine Bluff.”
The PBBCC invites all members of the community, media representatives, and local business owners to attend the event. Participants should RSVP or register online at https://pbbcc.glueup.com/event/pbbcc-networking-mixer-111859/
For more information about the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce and their upcoming events, visit www.PBBCC.org or send an email to info@pbbcc.org.
WMA Deer Hunt Permits available
Nearly 700 permits to participate in special deer hunts at Arkansas wildlife management areas will be available for purchase beginning 9 a.m. Monday.
These permits cover modern gun, alternative firearms, youth and mobility-impaired hunts that weren’t awarded through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual WMA deer permit drawing earlier this month, according to the AGFC’s news release.
Each permit will be sold for $5. A hunter may purchase one permit for each of the remaining WMA permit hunts, and there is no limit to the amount of permits a person may buy. However, many of the remaining hunts are on the same days, so hunters should pay attention to the dates as well as the location before purchasing.
Visit https://www.agfc.com/education/wma-deer-hunt-permits to see a list of available permits.
For details, visit www.agfc.com and click “Buy Licenses/Check Game” on the upper right side of the website.
AARP seeks award nominees
AARP Arkansas is accepting nominations for its 2024 Andrus Award for Community Service. This award honors Arkansans 50 and older who are sharing their experiences, talents and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
Nominations will be evaluated by a committee made up of AARP Arkansas staff and volunteers based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall, according to a news release.
The application deadline is Aug. 20. For further information and a nomination form, visit aarp.org/AndrusAward. To learn more about AARP Arkansas visit states.aarp.org/arkansas/.
Local graduates at Cumberlands
Rohit Batukbhai Rabadiya of Stuttgart recently graduated from the University of the Cumberlands at Williamsburg, Ky., according to a news release. Just under 6,000 students make up this year’s graduating class.