Summer’s coming with a full slate of events on tap

Summer’s coming with a full slate of events on tap

The Sultana Heritage Festival is shaping up to be a first class event. Follow the link in this newsletter for a complete itinerary. This is a family friendly event and is free admission. If you would like to volunteer for Saturday or Sunday please contact me at the Chamber office. The next big event for the Marion Chamber is the Small Fry Triathlon on Saturday June 4th to be held at Brunetti Field from 9 a.m to 12 noon. This will be so much fun for children ages 2-6 and their parents. Follow the link in the newsletter to register for the race. Sponsorship opportunities are available from a $2,000 Presenting Sponsor and $1,000 Supporting Sponsor to $250 biking, running and swimming sponsors. Make plans to join the fun and support the Chamber. On Monday June 4, the Chamber will host the 2nd Annual Marion Chamber Of Commerce Golf Tournament. The event will be held at the Marion Golf and Athletic Club with an early lunch and tee time at 1 p.m. This is a great networking opportunity for the local business community. Contact the Chamber office to register your team.

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Calendar of Events Friday, April 29 — Funkee's Café hosts 'Rural Cultural Coolness,' 6-8 p.m.

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Sultana Heritage Festival, Courthouse Square, all day. ***

Wednesday-Saturday, May 4-7 — Esperanza Bonanza, at the Marion Recreational Complex (Carnival, Backyard BBQ Contest, Rodeo & More). ***

Friday, May 6 — Social Media Marketing Strategies Workshop at Delta Cuisine, 911a.m. ***

Saturday, May 14 —

Arkansas Bass Classic benefiting Make-A-Wish at Horseshoe Lake, 6 a.m.; Fenter Physical Therapy 5K benefitting Young Life, Marion Courthouse, 9 a.m.-12 noon.; Utilizing a Commercial Kitchen, ASU Farmer's Market, 9-11 a.m.; Good Neighbor Center, Wii Bowling Tournament, 5:30 p.m.

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Monday, May 16 — Manual Bookkeeping Tools Workshop at Delta Cuisine. ***

Tuesday, May 24 —

Developing a Business Plan Workshop at Delta Cuisine. ***

Wednesday, May 25— Stern Cardiovascular Ribbon Cutting & Open House, 5-7 p.m. ***

Tuesday, May 31 Wednesday, June 1 — Pollution Prevention & Lean Principles Training, Little Rock.

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Saturday, June 4 — Small Fry Triathlon, 9a.m.-12 noon, at Brunetti Field; Relay for Life, at Tilden Rodgers Park, West Memphis, 4-11 p.m. ***

Monday, June 6 — MCOC Golf Tournament — Call for sponsorship opportunities, (870) 739-6041. ***

Tuesday, June 7 — Market Research Workshop at Delta Cuisine.

Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1 —