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A groundbreaking was held for the new NEA Baptist Center for Cancer Care. The 34,000 square foot facility will be located on the new NEA Baptist medical campus and house research, diagnostics, treatment and support side-by-side with physicians' offices.

INCREASE YOUR SALES AND KNOWLEDGE OF EXPORTING BY UNDERSTANDING THE PIVOTAL FACETS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE! A diverse panel of speakers will provide you with tools and information about how to launch an export initiative and how to expand international sales through new skills and innovative techniques. This *FREE* class will be held on January 31, 2012 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development, Room 201, 319 University Loop West, Arkansas State University Main Campus.

DQ Grill & Chill recently held a grand opening at their new location 4100 E. Johnson. From burgers to blizzards and other special treats, DQ has something for everyone.

Panera Bread held a grand opening at their new location situated at the corner of Parkwood and Stadium. Panera Bread offers handcrafted, artisan breads baked in each bakery-cafe every morning from fresh dough. Panera Bread also offers a menu complete with sandwiches, paninis, salads, pastries and more. Visit www.panerabread.com to check out their complete menu.

Fergus Spades Dental Care recently hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting at their new business located at 727 East Parker Road. Dentists James Fergus, D.D.S. and William Spades, D.D.S. are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles. Visit www.fergusspadesdentalcare.com for more information.

The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Agri-Business Committee will host the 2012 Annual Agri-Business Breakfast on February 22, 2012 at 7:00 am at the Holiday Inn - Holidome. Mr. Bill Bridgforth of Pine Bluff will be the guest speaker discussing the 2012-2013 Farm Bill and other issues that affect our agri community. Tickets are $17.50 per person. Call 932-6691 to reserve your spot!

St. Bernards Health & Wellness Institute will host Business After Hours on Thursday, January 26th from 5 pm until 6:30 pm. This new facility is located at 1416 East Matthews.

The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer Arkansas Sales & Use Tax Seminar Thursday, January 26th from 1-4 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. For more information contact ASUSBTDC at (870) 972-3517, email asusbtdc@astate.edu, register on line at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/jonesboro.asp or “fan” the ASU SBTDC on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/asu.sbtdc.

Harps hosted a grand opening at their new facility located at 2005 Harrisburg Road. Visit www.harpsfood.com to check out their weekly specials.

The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will be hosting a workshop for start-up businesses in Jonesboro Thursday, January 17th from 6-9 pm at the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development building on campus. For more information call 870-972-3517.