West Memphis Chamber of Commerce

09/08/2026

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CRITTENDEN
Government, Public Policy & Civic Leadership

Today was a full day of learning, conversation, and perspective for our Executive Leadership Crittenden cohort.

We started at the Crittenden County Courthouse with County Judge Woody Wheeless for a courthouse tour and “Government 101,” giving participants a closer look at how county government works.

From there, we visited Marion City Hall for an engaging conversation with Mayor Tracy Brick, who shared Marion’s wins, challenges, opportunities, and strategic vision for the future.

A special thank you to Southland Casino Hotel for hosting our cohort for lunch at The Kitchens Buffet. We appreciate General Manager & President Osi Imomoh for sharing an inside look at Southland, its role as an economic driver, and its ongoing commitment to community outreach and charitable giving.

Jonathan Cardwell continued our Extreme Ownership discussion, covering Chapters 3 “Believe” & 4 “Check the Ego” and connecting the lessons to leadership in our workplaces and lives.

We also welcomed DeQuanda Smith with Crittenden County Cares, who introduced the cohort to the Action to Impact - Grow with Google certificate program and helped participants explore opportunities aligned with their interests.

Raymond Whiteside, Executive Director of BAM West Memphis, closed our programming with an overview of BAM, its resources, and a timely conversation on the art of advocacy.

And we wrapped up the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of Southland’s hotel accommodations—from a junior suite to a penthouse.

A tremendous thank you to all of our speakers, hosts, and annual and Leadership Program sponsors who continue to invest in developing informed, engaged, and connected leaders for Crittenden County.

This is leadership in action.

09/08/2026

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08/29/2026

🍨 ☕️ Mentorship. Connection. Leadership.

Last Saturday, our Leadership Academy brought together members of our Executive Leadership Crittenden cohort and Crittenden Rising Leaders Collective for a mentor-mentee meetup at Groovy Greyhound Coffee & Creamery.

As part of our Leadership Academy experience, each Executive Leadership participant is paired with a member of our Rising Leaders cohort. These mentor-mentee pairs are expected to connect at least once a month outside of their individual cohort sessions.

Why? Because leadership development doesn’t happen only in a classroom.

Mentorship gives our Rising Leaders an opportunity to ask questions, gain perspective, build relationships and learn from professionals who have navigated their own leadership journeys. At the same time, our Executive Leaders benefit from investing in the next generation, gaining fresh perspectives and sharpening their own leadership through the responsibility of mentoring.

It’s a two-way relationship—and that’s exactly what we want our Leadership Academy to create.

We’re grateful to our mentors for making the commitment and to our Rising Leaders for showing up ready to learn, grow and build meaningful connections.

This is how we build a stronger pipeline of leaders for Crittenden County and the Delta. 🚀

Thank you Tiffany for taking the lead and organizing this meetup! Some cohort not pictured.

08/27/2026

Unlocking Opportunities for Local Businesses! 🔨🤝

Today, the West Memphis Chamber was proud to partner with Turner Construction for an impactful Lunch & Learn at the West Memphis Library.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and invested their time in learning more about opportunities in the commercial construction industry.

Attendees heard from Donovan Middlebrook and Netisha Burnett of Turner Construction about how local businesses can unlock new opportunities, navigate the process, and pre-qualify to become a subcontractor with Turner Construction.

A special thank you to Turner Construction for partnering with the West Memphis Chamber to help create greater access for local, small, and diverse companies to expand their capabilities, build relationships, and explore opportunities within commercial construction.

And this is just the beginning! Today’s Lunch & Learn is part of a series leading up to the Turner School of Construction Management. If you missed today’s session, don’t worry—we’ll meet again in November for the next installment.

📅 Stay tuned for the date, time, and location!

When we connect local businesses with opportunity, we strengthen our entire community. We appreciate Turner Construction for helping make those connections possible!

08/26/2026

Small, local businesses! Interested in opportunities within the commercial construction industry? Don't miss tomorrow's lunch and learn. Last chance to register!

The West Memphis Chamber and Turner Construction present a special Lunch & Learn Series. Admission is complimentary, and lunch is included.

Lunch & Learn: Building Strong Businesses, Building Strong Communities

Join Turner Construction for an informative Lunch & Learn designed specifically for small, local, and diverse businesses interested in growing their opportunities within the commercial construction industry.

At Turner, we believe construction projects should create more than buildings. They should create economic opportunity, strengthen local communities, and help businesses thrive. Through our commitment to supplier diversity, workforce development, and community partnerships, Turner actively invests in helping small businesses become more competitive and better positioned for long-term success.

📆Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰11:30a - 1:00p
📍West Memphis Library - 500 E. Broadway

🌐Register here: https://cca.westmemphischamber.com/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=ARWMEM&evtid=5021231&class=B

08/25/2026

Rising Leaders Collective | Government & Civic Engagement 🇺🇸

Today, the Crittenden Rising Leaders Collective spent the day exploring government, civic engagement, and the power of using your voice.

We began at West Memphis City Hall, where Mayor Jaylen Smith of Earle shared how local government directly impacts young people and spoke about his personal journey as the youngest African American elected mayor in U.S. history. Students also heard from Arkansas State Representative nominee and Code Crew Co-Founder Audrey Willis on “Your Voice Matters: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting,” followed by a big-picture conversation with West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon about what’s happening now—and what’s ahead—in West Memphis.

We then traveled to West Memphis District Court for a hands-on mock trial experience. Students stepped into the roles of bailiff, court reporter, defendant, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, witnesses, and jurors, giving them an inside look at how the judicial process works. A HUGE thank you to Judge Tyler Ginn for creating this special experience.

A special thank-you to Chick-fil-A West Memphis for providing lunch for today’s group!

And thank you to West Memphis School District and Marion School District for allowing their students to dedicate part of each month to these curated leadership experiences—experiences designed to challenge them, broaden their perspective, and build upon their personal and future endeavors throughout their leadership journey.

Special thanks to Ms. Cherith Minnis of West Memphis School District and Mrs. Latarsha Johnson of Marion School District for helping make these opportunities possible.

Also, thank you Ann Chapman's Outdoor Warehouse for customizing our rising leaders polos!

Today was a reminder that leadership isn't just about holding a title. It’s about understanding your community, knowing your voice matters, and being willing to use it.

The future of Crittenden County is in good hands. 🤝

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO THE WEST MEMPHIS CHAMBER BUSINESS COMMUNITY! 🎉

Today, we were proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Evolve Counseling & Consultation!

Please join us in welcoming Evolve to the West Memphis Chamber business community. We are grateful for their investment in our city and for bringing additional resources and services to the mental health sector in our community. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Evolve will make in the lives of individuals and families throughout West Memphis and the surrounding area.

A special thank you to the West Memphis Chamber Board of Directors who were present, our Chamber Ambassadors, invited guests, and members of the community who came out to help us celebrate this exciting milestone.

Congratulations, Evolve Counseling and Consultation! We’re glad to have you as part of the Chamber family! 💙✂️🎊