News Release: 1/9/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2026
Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Sold Out
“Back to Our Future: Celebrating 50 Years in Paris”
Paris, AR — The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Annual Paris Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is officially sold out.
This year’s banquet, themed “Back to Our Future: Celebrating 50 Years in Paris,” will take place on February 21, 2026, at Mount Magazine State Park. The evening will include a social hour followed by a formal meal, providing an elegant setting to celebrate the people and progress that shape the Paris community.
The event will honor nine outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact in areas such as education, farm family, city employee, youth, humanitarian, tourism, volunteerism, and business, including the highly anticipated Business of the Year award.
“The Awards Banquet is a time for us to reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate what we’ve accomplished, and look forward to what’s ahead,” said Tonya Fletcher, Executive Director of the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to sharing the accomplishments of 2025 and casting a vision for 2026 while honoring the community leaders who make Paris such a special place.”
The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to all of this year’s sponsors whose continued support makes this event possible. A special thank you is extended to Union Bank, the Presenting Sponsor year after year, for its longstanding commitment to the Paris community and unwavering support of the Chamber’s mission.
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce thanks the community for its overwhelming support and looks forward to an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of growth, leadership, and community pride.
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