The annual awards banquet for the Little River Chamber of Commerce has been set for Thursday, February 9, 2012, at the Barbara Horn Civic Center at the Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas Ashdown Campus.

Awards presented include the Steve Pearce Citizen of the Year, Public Service, New Construction, Renovation, Small Business, Large Business, School or Community Organization, Non-Profit Organization and Teachers of the Year for Ashdown and Foreman. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber Office, Little River County Courthouse, Ashdown and Foreman City Hall or online at www.littlerivercounty.org . The deadline for nominations has been extended until Tuesday, January 31.

Speaker for the dinner is Mr. Chuck Barrett, “The Voice of the Razorbacks”.

Guests will select from a rib-eye steak or chicken dinner including salad, vegetables and dessert.

Tickets for the banquet are $30 and group or corporate sponsorships are available. Tickets are available at the chamber office, Little River County Judges office, CCCUA in Ashdown and the Ashdown and Foreman City Hall offices. For additional information, contact the chamber office at 870-898-2758 or email the chamber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Doors will open at 6:00pm for a time of mix and mingle and an opportunity for attendees to bid on silent auction items and a few live auction items. Some of the auction items include a Bobby Petrino autographed football, a Mike Anderson autographed basketball, and a Dave Van Horn autographed baseball. The banquet will begin at 6:30pm.

The Little River Chamber of Commerce is committed to partnerships with county businesses, industries, schools, and citizens to provide services and promote growth for existing and future commerce by creating plans for tomorrow and providing a network of information and relationships that encourage community leadership.

More information

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2012 Chamber Award Nomination Form.pdf
2012 Chamber Banquet Sponsorship letter.doc

What an amazing year Little River County has had! It is my privilege to have been your Chamber Director for the past 7 months and I look forward to serving Little River County in 2012. I want to thank everyone for all they do each and every day to truly make Little River County an even better place to live, work and raise a family. It is so wonderful to see how everyone works together on a daily basis, and especially in time of need. Whether that need arises from a weather related event, a friend in need of financial assistance, or a fun community event such as the Community Auction to raise money for downtown sidewalks, YOU are Little River County and I am privileged to be a part of it!

Some of the events the Chamber sponsored in 2011 include the Little River Leadership Class, Annual Chamber Awards Banquet, Golf Tournament, Small Business Lunch Seminars, Boss Hog Bass Tournament, Economic Summit, Relay for Life Coffees, Taste of Little River County, Miss Land O’ Lights, and the Ashdown and Foreman Christmas Parades. We also partner with area businesses and community and civic organizations to help promote them. The Community Calendar of Events through the Chamber website, www.littlerivercounty.org, has been a success thanks to you!

Thank you for supporting our local merchants through your purchases. As it has been so richly proven, they give back to our community in so many ways!

From the Little River Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors, Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Prosperous and Happy New Year!