More than 65 community leaders, educators and employers gathered in Batesville this summer for SPARK! 2026: A WORK/WIRED Conference. The June 11 working conference was held at Independence Hall on the University of Arkansas Community…
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Chris Hill Completes Year 2 of Community Development Institute
Chris Hill, director of marketing and communications for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed Year 2 of the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas. A professional development scholarship provided by…
Kristi Price Appointed Chief of Staff at Lyon College
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has announced the appointment of Kristi Price as chief of staff, recognizing a longtime member of the Lyon community whose institutional knowledge, leadership experience and commitment to collaboration will…
Midland School District Groundbreaking Set March 19 for New High School in Pleasant Plains
The Midland School District will celebrate a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new high school and cafeteria addition on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will take place at…
Batesville Named One of the South’s Best Small Towns for 3rd Consecutive Year
Batesville has once again been recognized as one of the Best Small Towns in the South by USA Today, marking the 3rd consecutive year the community has received the honor. The national recognition places Batesville…
Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Honors Bold Leadership and Community Progress at 2026 Derby Gala
he Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of momentum, innovation, and collaboration during its Annual Meeting & Gala, The Derby Gala, held Friday, January 23, at the Batesville Community Center. More than 500…
Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency Named Best Business by Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency has been named Best Business – Excellence in Business by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing more than three decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the Batesville community. Agency…
Batesville Continues White River Wonderland for 2025 as Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Shines Brighter Than Ever
Each winter, Riverside Park transforms into the shimmering holiday wonderland that earned Batesville the title Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. This year, the tradition continues with a reimagined layout, new attractions, and festive displays designed to…
Batesville Chamber’s WorkWired Program Reports Breakthrough Year in Local Career Pathway Development
WorkWired, an IMPACT Independence County initiative powered by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating a major milestone—its first “Year of Wins” in building a coordinated, countywide effort to prepare every young person for…
Arkansas Banking Association Honors Citizens Bank’s Landon Downing with Bill Holmes Leadership Award
The Arkansas Bankers Association has recognized Landon Downing, Vice President of Commercial Lending and Director of Community and Customer Engagement at Citizens Bank, with the prestigious Bill Holmes Leadership Award. The award honors Downing’s commitment…
