Washington D.C. Fly-In In February, a delegation from the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, Conway Development Corporation, City of Conway and Faulkner County spent several days promoting Faulkner County’s legislative priorities and infrastructure needs to Arkansas senators, representatives and staff. The four-part agenda included funding for the southern interchange and regional surface transportation, accelerated funding for the airport, advocacy for the natural gas industry and creating a positive business climate.
Pushing Back On Natural Gas Issues The Chamber led efforts on behalf of Faulkner County businesses and residents as the growth of the Fayetteville Shale play was threatened by overreaching regulation and other anti-energy exploration interests. Whether it was writing editorials, hosting the first meeting of Fayetteville Shale legislators or appearing at public events, the Chamber spent 2011 protecting the thousands of gas-related jobs in our region.
Door-to-Door Meeting at THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS In October, the Chamber hosted the Arkansas State Chamber Door-to-Door program. Approximately 40 Conway Chamber and community leaders heard a recap of the 2011 Legislative Session and learned about the future of the highway program, tax policies and education.
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