2021 January Small Business Hub: Research & Development Tax Credit

Where collaboration, continuing education, and community collide. With a new focus monthly pertaining to a topic that local businesses have reached out about needing help in, participants will have the opportunity to hear and speak directly with successful small bus......More

Where collaboration, continuing education, and community collide. With a new focus monthly pertaining to a topic that local businesses have reached out about needing help in, participants will have the opportunity to hear and speak directly with successful small business owners, investors, and waymakers on how they can better their business. At the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (GBACC), we believe that our community thrives because we don't just do business with other businesses, we do it with people, whether digitally or face to face. To kickoff 2021, Beth Graham from CTA, Inc. will be joining us on January 27th from 2:00 to 3:00pm to enlighten us about one of the most lucrative and important federal and state tax incentives, the Research & Development Tax Credit (R&D). Research & Development Tax Credit: Review case law impacting eligibility for B2B services such as contract manufacturing, IT services, government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction and other professional services. Over $12 Billion in tax credits awarded last year ​ You are paying too much in taxes. Over 70% of tax paying entities and their owners are not claiming a very powerful tax incentive – the Research & Development Tax Credit. Are you missing out on dollars for a design that could give you a competitive advantage? This course will cover eligibility requirements and how to leverage available information and technology within time tracking software to easily access this lucrative incentive.   Learning Objectives: Understand the four-part test and basic exclusions to R&D, including the main components of funded versus non-funded research. Debunk the myths of the R&D tax credit. Learn how to optimize time and project tracking to maximize tax credits. Identify target-rich environments for R&D activities Types of Industries That May Benefit from This Webinar: Manufacturing, Software, Wholesale, Distribution, Logistics, Telecom, and Professional Services (IT Services, Contract Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Electrical Engineers, Plumbing, HVAC, Accounting and Defense Contractors)   Who Should Attend? This live-webinar is designed for stake-holders, business owners, CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, Corporate Controller, VP Finance, Tax Manager, CPAs, Developers, and Engineers.   For more information, or how to get more involved, please reach out to Evan Gray at egray@greaterbentonville.com.

Zoom Webinar All registrants will receive the webinar information the morning of the event.

ASSEMBLE: Where Women Talk Business Jan. 28, 2021

Join us for the January ASSEMBLE: Where Women Talk Business featuring Alison-Nail Malone.  This month we will learn from Alison Nail-Malone, SHRM-CP, MA, a professional coach who engages executive leaders in companies and in communities who are committed to creating......More

Join us for the January ASSEMBLE: Where Women Talk Business featuring Alison-Nail Malone.  This month we will learn from Alison Nail-Malone, SHRM-CP, MA, a professional coach who engages executive leaders in companies and in communities who are committed to creating an employee and constituent experience that produces a healthy workplace that is purpose-driven, generative, and fulfilling. The promise of partnering with her and her team of professional coaches is the ability to have a thought-provoking and creating a process that inspires you and/or your team to maximize personal and professional potential.    Alison will discuss the Key Strategies for Sustainable Personal Productivity: Secrets to Thriving in a Remote Environment.   Maintaining productivity levels in a virtual world is an enduring challenge. This global, flexible-working experiment has changed our professional routines, probably for good. Those who thrive, in a virtual environment, understand and practice these key strategies for a more sustainable self and can embrace this moment as an opportunity to shift and reset how we work.   You will walk away with: -Three key activities you must avoid doing, right now. -Eight proven strategies that will help you be more effective and productive, when working virtually. -Walk away with an action plan to put into place today so that you can thrive in your career and life Come learn from Alison and have the opportunity to network and interact with other like-minded business women in our community. This event is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For Chamber membership information, please call us at 479-273-2841.

Virtual event hosted through Zoom.

Explore Yoga and Art

Seek gratitude and see the gift in all things. Yoga Story’s Lynn Hancock leads this uplifting group experience uniting the power of art with the beauty of nature.

Crystal Bridges American Museum of Art

2021 February Caffeinate

Building a 21st Century community and economy means embracing new technologies and looking for new and innovative ways to help businesses expand their networks and strengthen business to business connections. Join us on Thursday, February 11th for a true networking even......More

Building a 21st Century community and economy means embracing new technologies and looking for new and innovative ways to help businesses expand their networks and strengthen business to business connections. Join us on Thursday, February 11th for a true networking event as we introduce our new virtual networking platform, Blitzr. This new virtual platform allows members to: connect with one another without having to leave your workspace sharpen up your elevator pitch make new connections cultivate an existing relationship approach someone you might not normally meet accomplish all of the above in a very time efficient manner During this event, you will be connected to 7 other contacts representing local businesses for true 1-on-1 networking. Each conversation will last 6 minutes and there will be a 30 second break in between each round. We will begin with an introduction from the Chamber. Make sure you register for Blitzr and your profile is complete with a link to your business and/or your LinkedIn profile for those that have one. After the event, Blitzr will provide you a report of who all you connected with during the event.

Anywhere you want. You'll just need a laptop or desktop computer and a wi-fi connection. You will NOT be able to participate with a mobile phone at this time. Additionally, because this is a new technology the creators strongly recommend that you use

Yoga 101

Wondering what all this yoga stuff is about? Wonder no more! "Yoga 101" is a two-hour class just for beginners that focuses on basic poses, proper alignment, the importance of the breath, and the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice. It’s warm, not hot – and fun,......More

Wondering what all this yoga stuff is about? Wonder no more! "Yoga 101" is a two-hour class just for beginners that focuses on basic poses, proper alignment, the importance of the breath, and the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice. It’s warm, not hot – and fun, not frustrating! You’ll get the foundation you need to succeed in any yoga class you take. Cost: $25. Fee non-refundable and not good with any other offer.  Yoga 101 graduates are still eligible for the $30 for 30 days offer! More info and sign up: http://yogastory.info/workshops

2021 February New Member Orientation

This informative meeting will take place virtually and introduce new members to the Chamber and the benefits of membership. All members who have recently joined and have not yet been through orientation are encouraged to attend, as are long term members who would like t......More

This informative meeting will take place virtually and introduce new members to the Chamber and the benefits of membership. All members who have recently joined and have not yet been through orientation are encouraged to attend, as are long term members who would like to send new employees or feel they just need a refresher. Learn how you can become more involved with the Chamber and how you can promote your business to other members and the community. Attendees must register in order to receive their online invitation.

Zoom

2021 WalStreet Speaker Series - 1st Quarter

 WalStreet Speaker Series  Featured Speaker  Prathibha Rajashekhar, SVP, Sourcing & Private Brands, Sam's Club The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the WalStreet Program is proud to present the first quarter WalStreet Speaker Series. The......More

 WalStreet Speaker Series  Featured Speaker  Prathibha Rajashekhar, SVP, Sourcing & Private Brands, Sam's Club The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the WalStreet Program is proud to present the first quarter WalStreet Speaker Series. The WalStreet Speaker Series feature a wide range of retail industry topics from Walmart/Sam's Club executive and retail industry experts.  At least four times a year the seminar are held exclusively for the WalStreet members of the Chamber. WalStreet members consist primarily of Walmart suppliers and service providers. The WalStreet Speaker Series is part of the WalStreet Membership.

This event will be a live virtual event. Your link will be sent prior to event

2021 State of the Chamber and Awards Lunch

This year marks the 95th Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce annual State of the Chamber, the TV Broadcast will be held on March 3, 2021.  This unique experience is designed to look at the Chamber's recent accomplishments and take a look at the scope of proj......More

This year marks the 95th Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce annual State of the Chamber, the TV Broadcast will be held on March 3, 2021.  This unique experience is designed to look at the Chamber's recent accomplishments and take a look at the scope of projects on the horizon in the Greater Bentonville area. This year is the ultimate time to get in front of decision makers and influential leaders in the area. Featured speakers and more details coming soon. For additional information, contact Alex Howland at 501-247-4914 or ahowland@gmail.com Sponsorships are now available!

TV Broadcast

Explore Yoga and Art

Seek gratitude and see the gift in all things. Yoga Story’s Lynn Hancock leads this uplifting group experience uniting the power of art with the beauty of nature.

Crystal Bridges American Museum of Art

Yoga 101

Wondering what all this yoga stuff is about? Wonder no more! "Yoga 101" is a two-hour class just for beginners that focuses on basic poses, proper alignment, the importance of the breath, and the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice. It’s warm, not hot – and fun,......More

Wondering what all this yoga stuff is about? Wonder no more! "Yoga 101" is a two-hour class just for beginners that focuses on basic poses, proper alignment, the importance of the breath, and the fundamentals of a safe yoga practice. It’s warm, not hot – and fun, not frustrating! You’ll get the foundation you need to succeed in any yoga class you take. Cost: $25. Fee non-refundable and not good with any other offer.  Yoga 101 graduates are still eligible for the $30 for 30 days offer! More info and sign up: http://yogastory.info/workshops

2021 WalStreet Fireside Chat - 1st Quarter

    WALSTREET FIRESIDE CHAT Topic and Panel to be announced soon  

This will be a live webinar. Zoom link is in your registration confirmation email.