Pryor and Little Rock Chamber join forces

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, and the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Small Business Social Media Town Hall on May 31st in Little Rock, Arkansas. During the event, representatives from Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Yelp will share tips on how Arkansas small businesses can leverage social media to expand their consumer base and succeed in today’s global economy.

“Small businesses need determination, ingenuity, and mastery of the Internet and social media to succeed in today’s competitive economy,” Pryor said. “This Small Business Social Media Town Hall will give Arkansas businesses the skills and tools they need to reach new customers and increase profits.”

"Considering the significant increase in technology in just the past decade, the clear challenge faced by small business is to adapt and utilize technology in the global marketplace.  We are pleased to partner with Senator Pryor in bringing no-cost training to the very people who support our economy most, small businesses,” said Jay Chesshir, President and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.

A preliminary agenda is as follows:

8:30-9:00:            Networking Coffee

9:00-9:15:            Senator Pryor and Chamber Opening Remarks

9:15-9:45:            Facebook Presentation and Q&A

9:45-10:15:          Google Presentation and Q&A

10:15-10:45:        Twitter Presentation and Q&A

10:45-11:15:        Yelp Presentation and Q&A

11:15-12:15:        Senator Pryor and Chamber Closing Remarks and networking lunch

The event will be held at the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, located at 200 East Markham Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. Small businesses can sign up to participate on the Chamber’s event calendar.