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The Miles for Smiles program kicked off at the Jonesboro MicroSociety School during Children's Dental Health month. Students will walk 15 miles during March and April while asking for donations for every mile they walk. The money raised from this program will go to the Doing Dental Services for Northeast Arkansas Foundation.

Curtis Chiropractic & Wellness Center recently held a grand opening at their new location 3305 E. Highland Drive. Dr. Christ Curtis and his staff specialize in treating back pain and problems. They offer many different aspects of chiropractic care. Call them at 934-9900 to set up your first visit.

The Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center will offer "Facebook Business Marketing: Set Your Facebook Page to Engage Customers" Thursday, March 22nd from 1-4 pm Room 110 ASU Delta Center for Economic Development on the ASU campus. For more information or to register call (870) 972-3517, email asusbtdc@astate.edu.

The ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center will be offering a special workshop – Intellectual Property & Patents: Turning Ideas into Assets – A Practical Guide to Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks on Thursday, March 15h from 1:15-4:30 pm in room 110 ASU Delta Center for Economic Development.

Dale Carnegie Training will be the sponsor for Power Breakfast on March 7th. 'Remember Just About Anything' will be the topic presented by Sarah Carter. RSVP today by emailing bwells@jonesborochamber.com.

The Environment Committee of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the second Paint The Town Green Week April 14 - 20. The signature event, presented by Nordex USA, Inc., will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at the Convocation Center at 6:00 p.m. The feature speaker for this event is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a visionary environmental business leader and advocate.

Air Choice One began service from Jonesboro to St. Louis on February 13. Air service will be provided on the Cessna Grand Caravan, a top of the line turbine powered aircraft which offers plush leather seating and spacious leg room. Visit www.airchoiceone.com for more information and a complete listing of flight times.

ASU Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Jonesboro Association to offer Mobile Marketing workshop at the ASU Delta Center Thursday, February 23rd from 1-4 pm. For more information or to register contact the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center 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 and get an additional $5 off registration.

Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center, Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Jonesboro Association will host a workshop for small businesses in Jonesboro Tuesday, February 21st at the ASU Delta Center building on the ASU campus. The workshop will be held from 6-9 pm. For more information or to register for these seminars contact the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center 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.

Gastroenterology Specialists of Arkansas held a grand opening at their new office at 1000 E. Matthews, Suite E. Drs. Garner, Stockdale and Sifford specialize in gastrointestinal studies. Call 336-0472 for more information.