Create Little Rock 

On Thursday, January 28th, after more than six months of planning, Create Little Rock, the Little Rock Regional Chamber's new talent initiative, launched with 435 members and guests at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center Ballroom.

Create Little Rock is presented by Best Buy Co., Inc., in partnership with Centennial Bank and Pulaski Technical College. Additional partnership marketing opportunities are available by contacting Barri Bridges, 377.6014.

The purpose of Create Little Rock is to retain, develop and attract a talented, creative and competitive workforce to enhance the economic development of the Little Rock region.

Following an introductory meeting with a small, diverse group of interested Chamber member representatives on July 22, 2009, a volunteer start-up committee was convened and began regular meetings on August 5th. Over the next month, the group reached consensus on 1) purpose; 2) name; 3) membership investment; 4) funding; 5) governance; 6) committees and 7) programming. From August 26 through September 2, 2009, Start-up Committee members wishing to continue service on the eleven-member 2009-10 Steering Committee submitted their names and information for consideration. Elections were held on September 2, 2009, and the inaugural Steering Committee met on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to assign positions within the group. Those elected, their positions and respective Chamber member businesses/organizations include:

Create Little Rock Steering Committee

The group initiates and supports events, programming and projects tied to its core mission of retention, development and attraction of talent. Additionally, the group is incorporated into the Chamber's current programming and initiatives including Arkansas Film Series, Commerce Arkansas and Little Rock Film Commission.

Membership in the group is $35 annually for representatives of Chamber member businesses/organizations and $50 for representatives of prospective members. Members of Create Little Rock must be 21 or older. The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse or cancel any membership in Create Little Rock for any reason.

To become a member of Create Little Rock, click here and complete and submit the online form. Follow development of Create Little Rock on Twitter (@CreateLR), Facebook, and Linkedin.

For more information, Barri Bridges, 377.6014.