upcoming-events

  • April 21, 2025

2025 Business Brew Series: May 20th

Join us at our May Business Brew: Your Monthly Morning Networking Hub!

Held every third Tuesday, our monthly Business Brew event happens from 8:00AM to 9:00AM at a new space each month. This month, we will be at The Shops at Brick City. This casual event provides a refreshing way to kick off your day and expand your network! The goal of our Business Brew event is to create an inviting space where you can meet other members, discuss your business, share your goals, and forge meaningful relationships. Conversations flow easily over a light breakfast and fresh coffee, helping you to connect authentically.

Feel free to bring your business cards, brochures, and any materials that tell your story! Wear your name tag and bring a door prize (optional).

We look forward to seeing you there!

  • April 21, 2025

2025 LFS – Closing Session

Leadership Fort Smith will reflect on all they have learned in the 2025 class, and complete their group projects.

  • April 21, 2025

2025 Business Expo & Career Fair

Join us for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo & Career Fair, the premier opportunity for businesses to connect with the community, showcase their products and services, and recruit talent! This highly anticipated annual event brings together chamber members, non-members, and local organizations in a vibrant business-to-business setting, free and open to the public.

Why participate? By attending or exhibiting, your business can:

  • Stimulate growth and support innovation within your industry.
  • Network with other business leaders and industry professionals.
  • Promote open positions to job seekers and future workforce talent.
  • Gain valuable exposure through our extensive marketing efforts.

Event Highlights: 
Kick off the day at 7:30 a.m. with our popular First Friday Breakfast, drawing approximately 500 attendees! The Expo & Career Fair runs throughout the day, attracting 600-800 attendees and featuring over 100 exhibitors. This high-energy, high-traffic event provides a dynamic atmosphere for networking, hiring, and promoting your business. Exhibitors can showcase their offerings, interact with community members, and connect with potential clients and employees.

Don’t miss the leading Expo in the Greater Fort Smith Region, where opportunities for growth and connection abound!

Reserve your booth or mark your calendar to attend—we look forward to seeing you there!

  • April 21, 2025

2025 First Friday Breakfast Series at the Expo: May 2nd

Start Your Month with Connections, Conversations, and Coffee!

Please join us for our biggest First Friday Breakfast event of the year! This First Friday Breakfast is held in conjunction with our Business Expo & Career Fair! This month our featured guest speaker is Chris Racey, Interim Director, of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. Whether your looking to expand your network, gain valuable insights, listen to an informative program, or simply enjoy a delicious breakfast among peers, this event is for you. We hope you will even stay after the event and walk through our Expo floor. You never know what you may find! Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals and community leaders. We look forward to seeing you there!