Sherwood Chamber of Commerce Marcia Cook, Execu�ve Director 295 West Kiehl Avenue P. O. Box 6082 Sherwood, AR 72120 www.sherwoodchamber.net

Sherwood Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement Our Mission is to advocate development and cul�vate a prosperous business environment, while being a leader on issues that affect the

well-being of Sherwood commerce. In addi�on, we SERVE, PROTECT and PROMOTE our business community. And Graphic Design by The UPS Store Newsletter Printed by A.B. & Son Printing

2012 Sherwood Chamber Leadership Executive Committee

Ex-Offico Members

Board of Directors

President Steve Cobb President Elect Jessica Rodgers Vice President Clay Partridge Secretary Susan Toler Treasurer Sandy Ledbetter Past President Joey Parker

Marina Brooks Wayne Smith Brooks McRae Nita Pilkington

Betty Barnhardt Karen Bennett Gina Bettis Michael Boston Tom Brooks Shelly Calhoun Butch Davis Misty Eid Mary Jo Heye Don Hindman Keith Owen Larry Roberts Ann Russell

Mayor Virginia Hillman Police Chief Jim Bedwell Fire Chief David Teague

Sherwood Chamber Newsletter July 2012

Monthly Membership Luncheon The Greens at North Hills

Executive Director Marcia Cook Economic Development Director Kelly Coughlin

Sherwood Chamber of Commerce 295 W. Kiehl Avenue

P O Box 6082 Sherwood, AR 72120

(501) 835-7600 www.sherwoodchamber.net

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NO MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN JULY

The Sherwood Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize its June Business of the Month

TWO SISTERS CATERING

Because the date of our regular First Thursday Membership Luncheon falls on July 5 and so many will be taking vacation that week, we will skip our July meeting this year. Make plans to attend our August Luncheon on August 2 and hear our speaker, Col. Brian Robinson, Commander of the 19th Airlift Wing, the host unit at the Little Rock Air Force Base.

Two Sisters Catering in Sherwood offers a variety of catering

options and strives to professionally meet their clients’ needs. Their

staff is committed to providing exceptional service and leaving a last-

ing impression.

Two Sisters Catering is a licensed full-service catering compa-

ny established in 2001. They have had the privilege of serving delec-

table dishes to some of Arkansas' finest. They aim to minimize the

stress of planning special events while leaving guests with a tasteful

impression. Their Sherwood location provides easy and prompt ac-

cess to all Central Arkansas locations. They have consistently re-

ceived awards for "Best of the Best" and "Best Taste Award" in

the Greater Little Rock area.

Mark Your Calendars…

⇒ Farmers’ Market, each Thursday evening, weather permitting, 5:00-8:00 P.M., on the corner of North Hills Blvd. and Country Club Rd.

⇒ 4th of July Sherwood Family Celebration at Sherwood Forest, July 4, 6:00-9:00 P.M., with FREE food, entertainment, and activities

⇒ Sherwood Fest and Chamber Pancake Breakfast at Sherwood Forest, on Saturday, September 22.

Welcome NEW Chamber Members

BJ’s Plants and Produce DeDe Chapman

118 Country Club Road Sherwood, AR 72120

(501) 835-3004

Pogue Counseling Alan Pogue

4700 W. Commercial, Suite B1 North Little Rock, AR 72116

(501) 658-6194

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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WHILE WELCOMING NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Douglas House 8923 Bridge Creek Road Sherwood, AR 72120

(501) 590-1055

Comet Cleaners Sam Wofford

7410 North Hills Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116

(501) 833-8488

At each Chamber ribbon cutting, the honored business receives a "Welcome Basket," filled with goodies which include promotional items from fellow Chamber members. We're currently running low on our stock of those promotional items. If any of you have items that you'd like to contribute for inclusion in Welcome Baskets, please call the Chamber office at 835-7600, and let Marcia know.

Our Chamber office will close at 4:30 Tuesday, July 3 and will re-open at 8:30 on Monday, July 9. We'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July, as we re-member those who helped our country gain independence and continue to be thank-ful for our freedom. Don't forget to proudly fly your flag!

The weekly Farmers' Market events are being enjoyed by shop-pers and vendors, as well as neighboring businesses. Both BJ's Plants and Produce and JoJo's BarBQ report a big in-crease in business on Thursday evenings. Come down to the Market District on Thursdays from 5-8 PM and check it out.

Several members of the Sherwood Young Professionals partici-pated in the Cash Mob (like a Flash Mob, without the choreo-graphed dance routine) at Mama's Gyros Grill on June 19. The purpose was to bring revenue to the designated locally-owned business, while connecting with some new and familiar fac-es. Besides enjoying a delicious meal, the group had some lively discussions and a fun time! They will be planning a simi-lar event soon. If you're interested in being a part of the Sher-wood Young Professionals, call Jessica Rodgers, at 834-3441.

SHERWOOD YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOLDS CASH MOB AT MAMA’S GYROS

SHERWOOD CHAMBER CLOSED JULY 4 - 6

FARMERS MARKET

DECLARED SUCCESSFUL!

Our Membership Committee is visiting Chamber members who have not been able to be as involved in Chamber func-tions as they'd like and are letting them know about other ways to get involved besides the regular Monthly Member-ship Luncheons. The Committee is seeking feedback from members to see how the Chamber can better serve them. Let us know if you'd like to be a part of this committee.

This committee currently meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Thursday of each month. We'll meet on July 12 in the conference room of the Wildwood Center. Since we keep outgrowing meeting space, we haven't found a perma-nent "home." If you're interested in joining us, please call the Chamber office, at 835-7600, to find out details.

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