Ribbon Cuttings, Jobs, Deals, Community Events and more – the Benton Chamber newsletter is packed!!

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You are invited to the following ribbon-cutting event.
We hope you will come out and support the following Chamber members!
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
4:00 pm – Relyance Bank – Benton
1000 W Carpenter – Benton

Hanke Building Sales offers a wide range of outdoor structures, including metal carports, RV covers, garages, barns, and Graceland portable buildings. Our Graceland portable buildings include options like lofted barns, garden sheds, and cabins, all customizable to fit your needs. With standard financing and rent-to-own options available. Including no credit check and affordable monthly payments, plus free delivery and setup, we make it easy to get the perfect building for your storage, workshop, or living space. Whether for residential or commercial use, Hanke Building Sales has the ideal solution for you.
501-262-3399 | 8744 US 70 – Benton | https://hankebuildingsales.my.canva.site/. Click Here ​for the flyer.

Davis Branding Company – Elevate Your Image, Elevate Your Business? Elevate Your Image, Elevate Your Business!
Davis Branding Company
Born and raised in the Salem Community of Benton, I am proud to have opened my own promotional products business in Benton, bringing over 6 years of experience in the industry. As a mother of three sons and an animal lover with 4 dogs and 2 cats, I understand the importance of balancing work and family life. In my spare time, I enjoy caring for plants, practicing photography, and spending quality time with loved ones.
I strive to make the ordering process as easy as possible, which has earned me many referrals from satisfied customers. I look forward to working with you and helping your organization with all its promotional needs!
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Discover high-quality promotional products to elevate your brand. From custom apparel to unique corporate gifts, we offer a wide range of items to suit your marketing needs. Shop now and make a lasting impression with our top-notch promotional products!
Located in Benton, we specialize in custom apparel with no minimum order requirements. As a leading promotional products company, we’re here to help you elevate your brand with high-quality, personalized items.
Signs and banners, Business Cards, Custom Apparel, Drinkware, Tech Accessories, Bags and totes, Pens and Stationery, Outdoor and sports Gear, Health and wellness Items, Home and kitchenware, Customized Calendars and planners, and Branded Corporate Gifts.
We also do in-house, custom full-color mouse pads, license plates, tumblers, key chains, t-shirts & more!
Contact us today to get started! 501-507-2610 | http://www.davisbrandingco.com

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

American Flag Retirement Box
Boy Scouts of America Troop 99 
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 99 is now offering an American flag retirement box at the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce at 607 N Market Street, Benton.
Any old, torn or faded American flags can be dropped off to be properly retired by the troop. Click Here for the flyer.

New Menu Items at Rib Crib
Rib Crib
TAILGATE TACO Pulled pork or chopped brisket, green chiles, southwest cabbage mix, and chipotle crema on a soft corn tortilla. Comes with tortilla chips and salsa.
OKIE ‘RITO Your choice of pulled pork or chopped brisket, green chiles, grilled onions, roasted corn, southwest cabbage mix, and chipotle crema loaded into a jalapeno cheddar tortilla. Served with chips, salsa, and ranchero beans. 
EMPANADAS Fried pastry pockets loaded with melted cheese, green chiles, and your choice of pulled pork or chopped brisket. Served with fireside ranch.
501-778-9600 | 1600 Military Road – Benton

Holiday Flavors at Loblolly!
Loblolly Creamy Benton
Stop in Loblolly Creamery Benton at 115 N Market Street in downtown Benton and try the new Holiday Flavors!
Pink Peppermint – Classic peppermint ice cream with a peppermint candy crunch.
Eggnog – A flavor churned with house-made eggnog using Rocktown Distillery Bourbon
Sugar Cookie Dough – Chunks of cookie dough with festive holiday sprinkles.
You can order online here. 501-503-5164 Click Here for the flyer.

Spring 2025 Community Education Classes with Pulaski Tech, PLUS Youth Chef Camp Early Bird Registration
UA-PTC
New UA-PTC Community Education classes have been posted: cooking, baking, sausage-making, stained-glass, flower-arranging, plus more free classes in archery, nature, AND martial arts! Sign up and see you there! And if you’d like to give the holiday gift of a spot in a class to the loved one in your life who has everything, just email Katie the Comm Ed Coordinator at [email protected]
Scan the QR code on the Flyer or head over to the website: https://uaptc.edu/community-education
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Oh, and have you heard… there’s an Early Bird Registration for our summer Youth Chef Camps, so check it out ASAP before the discount is over!
Scan the QR code on the Camp Flyer or head over to the website: https://uaptc.edu/youthchef.

Stay Safe. Stay Informed. New Saline County Alerts System
Saline County
Stay safe. Stay informed. New Saline County alerts system with ONSOLVE CODERED.
Sign up via the Internet – Visit salinecounty.org/alerts
Sign up via Text – Text SALINECO TO 24639
Enroll in alerts for Community Events & Deadlines
Text SALINE for Saline County Special Events to 24639
Text BENTON for Benton Special Events to 24639
Text BRYANT for Bryant Special Events to 24639
Text DEADLINES for Important Deadlines to 24639
Made possible with the partnership between Saline County, the City of Bryant, the City of Benton, and the Saline County Office of Emergency Management. Click Here for the flyer.

Chepe’s Holiday Hours
Chepe’s Mexican Grill
Happy Holidays from Chepe’s!
Here are our Holiday Hours to help you plan your celebrations with us:
Christmas Eve: Open
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year’s Eve: Open
New Year’s Day: Open
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Whether it’s a festive feast with family or ringing in the New Year, we’ll be here to serve up your favorites.
17324 I-30 Frontage Rd, Benton, AR 72019 | 501-794-6656

Trash & Recycling Survey
Recycle Saline
We are eager to hear from our Saline County residents to help us learn how to improve services and prioritize our initiatives. Scan the QR on the flyer to take the survey. Click Here for the flyer.
Recycle Saline a Solid Waste District. www.recyclesaline.org

Saline County Announces Christmas on the Square Schedule of Events
Saline County
Get ready for the 2024 Christmas on the Square in Saline County!
The festivities kick off with the Annual Saline County Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting on December 2 at 6:00 p.m.!  After the parade, Santa will be waiting in the gazebo for photos and holiday cheer!
Join us for special themed nights with Santa:
December 19, 2024 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Santa in the Gazebo)
December 20, 2024 – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Santa in the Gazebo)
Enjoy FREE cookies, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa each night! Bring your family and friends to make some magical memories. Click Here for the flyer.

2024 Small Town Christmas Events
City of Benton
December 1 – January 5 – Ice Skating Rink Open
The City of Benton is proud to share the Small Town Christmas events. To view the complete schedule of events from December 1 – 21 Click Here.

Don’t Miss Out on the Fun at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market Skating Rink
Benton Parks & Recreation
It’s that time of the year again! Don’t miss out on the fun at the Downtown Benton Farmers Market Skating Rink sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. For information contact our team at [email protected].
General admission is FREE, but registration is required. Group and private parties are available for booking. See the flyer for additional details. Click here for general admission tickets.

Saline County Library Offers a Variety of FREE Holiday Events for All Ages
Saline County Library
The Saline County Library branches (the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library branch in Benton, the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library branch in Bryant, and the East End branch) offer various free holiday-themed events to the community. These events are targeted at all ages and include creating holiday crafts and gifts, storytimes for children, gift-wrapping sessions that provide supplies, and more. Patrons with and without Saline County library cards are encouraged to attend programs and participate in the annual Winter Challenge. Click Here for the full list of all the Christmas events.
The Saline County Library has been serving the residents of Saline County since 1931 and has three locations: Benton, Bryant, and East End. Each location provides wireless access computing, desktop computers for guest use, and several other non-traditional items such as video games, cake pans, small tools, and more. The Saline County Library also provides a variety of events and community outreach programs. For a full list of services and upcoming events, visit www.salinecountylibrary.org or call 501-778-4766. For more information about our programs at the library, including our hours for each location, visit www.SalineCountyLibrary.org.

Celebrate the Holidays at The Space!
The Space
Looking for the perfect venue for your holiday event? The Space offers a versatile setting with affordable rates to make your celebration unforgettable.
Features Include: – Spacious layout for gatherings of all sizes | Modern amenities to suit any event | Convenient location in Benton, AR
Book now to secure your date! Visit www.bookthespacear.com for more details. Click Here for the flyer.

The Saline County Library will host its annual Winter Challenge
Saline County Library
The Saline County Library will host its annual Winter Challenge for all ages from November 25, 2024, through January 31, 2025, at all three library branches (the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library branch in Benton, the Mabel Boswell Memorial Library branch in Bryant, and East End branch). This program intends to encourage everyone to read, with the message that “Reading is reading.” Every media and story, from traditional prose books to illustrated comic books and graphic novels, to even narratives on television, count towards trackable goals, with prizes redeemed at the library.
The adult Winter Reading Challenge will have a tracker of reading goals throughout the period, with milestones of reading any amount for 40 days, reading over 30 minutes for 40 days, and completing 10 books. Participants can track their progress and complete it at home. Click Here for the full Press Release of details.

Christmas Wishlists for Children in Foster Care
The Call in Saline & Perry Counties
We average 100 children in Foster Care in Saline Counties. Can you help be a Santa for them? Click Here for the flyer.
For more information contact Kim Poteat at 501-574-2364

Saline County Library Honors Veteran; Runs Annual Food Drive and Pet Adoption Drive Partnerships this November
Saline County Library
The Saline County Library has several upcoming events in November honoring and aiding those in need within the community: a winter clothing drive at the library, a Veteran’s Day event to provide a variety of resources to veterans of all ages, a food drive for businesses to donate food and hygiene products to the library, and a pet adoption drive for local shelters to give pets new homes, food, and toys. Click Here to see the full list.