April 2019 | Vol 14 Issue 4
CEL EBR ATING Mr. Northwest Arkansas
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Chamber Welcomes New Staff 97th Annual Celebration Honors Mr. Northwest Arkansas Small Business Corner | • Chamber Refreshes Member Orientation to Create New “Chamber Tutorial” Event • 2019 Small Business of the First Quarter Career & Technical Education Program Design | Medical and Healthcare Sectors
8 2019 Tourism Season Kicks Off at Visit Rogers’ Annual Tourism Talk 9 NWA Emerging Leaders Launches New Leadership Development Series 10 Region’s Growing Hispanic/Latino Demographic Creates Economic Growth 11 Elevate Gaming Co. Bringing the Community Together 12 Arkansas Public Theatre Reveals Season 34 13 12th Annual NW Arkansas Championship Begins June 24 14 Chamber Launches Planning for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Chamber Staff Teach Local Students About Podcast Production
15 DTR Market Continues Growth, Launches New App 18 The Voice of Business 20 New Members | February 2019 21 Ribbon Cuttings | February 2019 22 Membership Renewals | February 2019 23 Chamber Networking & Educational Events
Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com
Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com
Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com
Shelle Summers, IOM
Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. sheree@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox
DTR Market Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. lauren@rogerslowell.com
Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com
P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485
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Sheree Barnes
Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com
Lauren Hildreth
Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com
Jacque Eakins
Brad Phillips
Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com
Jon Moran
Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com
Vickie Grotts
Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com
Karen Wagaman
Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com
Ross Phillips
Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com
Shey Bland
Community Relations Manager lance@rogerslowell.com
Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com
Marni Rogers
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com
Kelly Parker
Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com
Luke Wiggins
Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com
Justin Freeman
Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com
Lance Lloyd
Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc. shey@rogerslowell.com
Ashley Matsumura Customer Service Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com
Nick Smith
Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com
BO ARD O F D IRE C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Board | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Chairman-Elect | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance Treasurer | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Past Chairman | Eric Pianalto, Mercy Northwest Arkansas President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
2019 DIRECTORS
Rogers-Lowell Area 317 West Walnut Street | Rogers, Arkansas 72756
Loretta Gomez
Katie Wright
Payne Brewer, Arvest Bank Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Denten Park, Northwest Health Chris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)
Chamber of Commerce
Jeff O’Neill
Director of Special Events jeff@rogerslowell.com
J.R. Shaw
2020 DIRECTORS
Leah Acoach Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Mike Power, First Security Bank David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP
2021 DIRECTORS
Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum, Citizens Bank David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, Runway Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Shey Bland, Downtown Rogers, Inc. Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Irma Chavez, Conexion de Negocios Latino Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy Jesica Duarte, Walmart Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc.
Diego Garcia, Crafton Tull Angela Grayson, Precipice IP Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Curt Stamp, Cox Business Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Emma Willis, Arkansas 529 College Savings Plans Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods
Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. Postmaster send address changes to: | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.
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DIVISION CHAIRS
Community Development - Leah Acoach Membership Services - Jill Bright Economic Development - Payne Brewer Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper
AUDIT COMMITTEE Jill Bright David Vaden Ron Branscum
Chamber Welcomes New Staff
JEFF O’NEILL | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS Jeff O’Neill joined the Chamber in November of 2018. He brings 10-plus years of experience as an Event Manager for the Gateway Grizzlies Minor League Baseball Team outside of St. Louis and another four years as a Regional Marketing Manager for Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops. Jeff has had the opportunity to host large events such as concerts and store grand openings, to smaller-scale events like kickball and softball leagues. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys being an outdoorsman, a husband and a father to two toddlers.
SHEY BLAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DOWNTOWN ROGERS, INC. A native of Rogers, Shey Bland explored a wide variety of careers after high school including managing a wine store, modeling, acting, and even traveling around the country training National Guard units. Her role at the Chamber includes coordinating activities in Downtown Rogers such as the Frisco Festival, the Christmas Parade and the DTR Market. She also founded a 501c3 non-profit called R.A.T.S. (Rogers Area Trail Supporters) manned by volunteers who maintain the Railyard Bike Park and the soft trails around Lake Atalanta. She is actively involved in the Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) and received the President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions by an APT Board member for 2017. Shey and her boyfriend, Reice, can be found enjoying their new home in downtown with their dog Bodhi.
SHEREE BARNES | OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR DOWNTOWN ROGERS, INC. A Downtown Rogers community member for 20 years, Sheree Barnes has spearheaded several downtown initiatives such as the DTR Alley Cats. A true asset in organizing and planning events, she handles many Community Relations aspects in her role. A leader with a vision and passion for Downtown Rogers, she is committed to seeing the mission and goals of DTR Inc. have a lasting and positive impact on the Rogers community.
LAUREN HILDRETH | DTR MARKET MANAGER FOR DOWNTOWN ROGERS, INC. Lauren Hildreth joined Downtown Rogers Inc. in early 2017 as the DTR Market Manager. Having worked in environmental education, natural resource management, urban sustainability, sustainable landscaping, and urban stormwater management, Lauren is eager to continue growing the farmers market (now DTR Market) and the local food system. Lauren hails from Wisconsin and has lived in Arkansas for four years, collectively. Drawn to Arkansas by the beauty of the Ozarks, she enjoys paddling, hiking and backpacking, going out for live music, and working towards her personal sustainability goals.
Join us in welcoming these four staff members to the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.
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97th Annual Celebration Honors
Mr. Northwest Arkansas The 97th Annual Celebration of Business & Community was held February 2 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. This was a special evening for Northwest Arkansas as over 800 people came together to honor Mr. Dick Trammel’s life achievements and contributions to our local communities. For years, many have affectionately referred to Trammel as “Mr. Northwest Arkansas” and for very good reasons. As a businessman and philanthropist, Trammel has answered nearly every call-to-service opportunity presented and somehow found a way to give back to the community he loves each time, including dozens of charitable and nonprofit groups in the region. He might well be the most recognizable man in Northwest Arkansas.
A HOGWILD START TO A FUN NIGHT The evening started with a surprise visit from the University of Arkansas Hogwild Band playing the Razorback Fight Song followed by the Razorbacks Cheer Squad and Mr. Trammel leading the Hog Call. The band also performed the National Anthem.
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The Dick Trammel Rogers Good Neighbor Award |
Raymond Burns (back) presents the award to its namesake Dick Trammel (front) Trammel celebrated his 60-year milestone of becoming a U of A cheerleader last year. Because of his enthusiasm for the university and love for the cheerleading program, Trammel and his wife, Nancy, created a scholarship for cheer students with a $250,000 estate gift. Since 1975, Mr. Trammel has appeared with the cheer squad every year at the Homecoming football game. It’s a tradition he appreciates and anticipates annually. Raymond Burns, President/CEO, welcomed attendees, special guests and elected officials. Burns said, “I hope you all feel as thankful to live in Northwest Arkansas as I do. We are all grateful to have the enthusiasm and leadership Dick
Trammel has brought to our region and state.”
CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES Over 1,100 jobs were created in Rogers and 400 jobs in Lowell last year. Both cities saw over $200 million in private capital investment begin construction or open for business in 2018. Burns said, “Many of these new businesses are small businesses. The foundation that defines our success is built on the thousands of small businesses that we’re fortunate enough to have in our communities.” Burns then presented the winner of the Small Business of the Year to kick off the community awards and honors:
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
recognize and appreciate the time, energy, and leadership that you have provided during the past year”, Fogle said. “Your leadership has been thoughtful and contributed to outstanding results.”
Sam’s Furniture, Joe and Larra Donaldson
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Mary Ann Akers
HONORING DICK TRAMMEL
ELBERT S. GRAHAM / ELZA TUCKER AWARD (LOWELL) Bette Tatum
SPIRIT AWARD Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
PASSING OF THE GAVEL One of the traditions of the Chamber’s Annual Celebration is honoring the outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directors and introducing the incoming Chairman. Eric Pianalto, President of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas and the outgoing Chairman, passed the gavel on to the 2019 Chairman, Greg Fogle, Chief Operating Officer of Nabholtz Construction. Fogle credited Pianalto for his hard work last year. “Eric, on behalf of the Chamber, we
Burns began this part of the evening by setting the tone for honoring Trammel. “There is no way, here tonight, we can cover all the great things Mr. Trammel has done over the last 43 ½ years since he moved to Northwest Arkansas,” he said. “Everyone in this room has a Dickie Ray story because he has touched all of us.” Afterwards, Senator John Boozman and Congressman Steve Womack spoke about Trammel’s life and his contributions to the state. They were followed by Scott Bennett, Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, who attended to make a special presentation to Trammel by unveiling the naming of the Highway 265 Corridor as the Dick Trammel Highway to a standing ovation. It was a poignant moment for everybody.
2018 Small Business of the Year |
Ambassador of the Year |
Sam’s Furniture
Mary Ann Akers
After the unveiling, Governor Mike Beebe provided an inspiring keynote address including a tribute to Trammel before Burns returned to announce that the Chamber had one more award for the evening – the Dick Trammel Rogers Good Neighbor Award. This award was first given in 1974 as the Rogers community’s highest honor for contributing to the betterment of Rogers and Northwest Arkansas. Burns said, “From its beginning, this award has been about the impact someone makes to our community and those who live and work here. It bears the name of our biggest cheerleader Dick Trammel. Tonight’s recipient has defined his profession, his state, his region, and his community. He has mentored hundreds of individuals and spent untold hours helping the less fortunate. If there is a worthy cause he’s leading the way with word and deed. He lives by the motto of one of his mentors who said, ’It’s not what you gather in life, it’s what you scatter’. When he’s around ‘Every Day is Like Christmas’. Our Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award winner is Dick Trammel.”
Rogers-Lowell Spirit Award |
Elbert S. Graham / Elza Tucker Award |
Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
Bette Tatum
Special Thanks to Our Annual Celebration Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
RECEPTION SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Celebrate Arkansas Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas FM Corporation
Hight Jackson Associates, P.A. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Regions Bank United Bank
BRONZE SPONSORS
PROGRAM SPONSOR
Arvest Investments & Retirement Planning Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Bekaert Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation Centennial Bank Center for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s Core Architects Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners First National Bank First National Bank of NWA First Security Bank First Western Flintco Frazier Law Firm, PLC
Grand Savings Bank Guinn & Associates Herrera Law Group Hutchens Construction Legacy National Bank Lindsey & Associates Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard P.L.L.C. Moser Corporation Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Northwest Health Olsson Pocahontas Friends I Pocahontas Friends II Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rogers Public Schools Rollins Funeral Home Showcase Trophy & Awards Tatum Family The RoArk Group Thrasher & Chambers Inc. Underwood Family Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry, PLLC
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Chamber Refreshes Member Orientation to Create New “Chamber Tutorial” Event
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very day, business owners are faced with many financial decisions that impact their business. From how much inventory to order and keep on-hand to what kind of credit card payment system to purchase or lease, decisions like these are critical to success. One of the most important financial decisions a business can make is to invest in a membership with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Tutorial, the re-vamped and upgraded version of what was formerly called Member Orientation helps you understand why.
month, Chamber Tutorial is an opportunity for business owners and their associates to learn how to maximize membership investment. The 90-minute program provides attendees a deep dive into the Chamber’s website to explore its features and benefits, network and connect with other members, meet the Chamber staff, and be taught by members ways to get engaged and learn the Chamber’s programs and offerings beyond events. One doesn’t have to attend events to get value from Chamber membership.
CHAMBER TUTORIAL: A QUICKSTART GUIDE TO MAXIMIZING YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Throughout all of 2018, the Small Business Council was tasked with updating the content (previously presented at member orientations) with the most relevant information needed by business owners. Over the course of several months each section of the new program was scrubbed and re-written to provide better information and resources. For example, attendees now learn about four major areas of maximizing membership: Business Promotion, Involvement, Community Development, and NWA Business Resources. Attendees also learn about volunteer options, Chamber committees and councils, promotional
The Chamber’s programs, events, businesses resources, and referrals are just one part of the many reasons to join. This new Chamber Tutorial event gets your business plugged-in to those benefits and now helps you understand better the Chamber’s other reasons to join – the Chamber’s mission initiatives like government affairs, community development and economic development. These initiatives grow business and build community and contribute to our quality of life for years to come. Offered the third Wednesday of every other
A PROGRAM OF THE SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL
opportunities, and much more. Each section is taught by members of the Small Business Council and encourages audience participation. Don’t miss out on this free resource to help you better utilize your Chamber membership investment. New and existing members are encouraged to attend. Sign up today at RogersLowell. com for the next Chamber Tutorial: A Quickstart Guide to Maximizing Your Membership scheduled for May 15. P R ESEN TI N G SPONSOR
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2019 Small Business of the First Quarter | Ozark Beer Company
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ach quarter, the Small Business Council of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a local small business who has achieved business success and demonstrated outstanding corporate citizenship by giving back to the community. Ozark Beer Company’s motto is “Hard Work – Honest Beer.” One could easily add “giving back” to their motto as their donation lists for events and organizations are too numerous to fit in this article. Suffice it say, Ozark Beer Company is a willing partner for many non-profits and organizations within our community.
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Founded in 2013, Ozark Beer Company quickly outgrew their original brewery location and relocated to historic Downtown Rogers, but their commitment to community and the people within it has always been there and remains. Kaala House, Small Business Council member, said, “I decided to nominate them because of all the amazing ways they donate to our community and I love the way they are trying to change the local beer culture.” Congratulations to Ozark Beer Company on being named the Outstanding Small Business of the First Quarter of 2019!
1 ST QUA RTER WINNER
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Career & Technical Education Program Design | Medical and Healthcare Sectors
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ligning Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs with both current and projected employment data designed to meet local workforce demands is the focus of both short and long-term planning for the Rogers Public Schools (RPS) CTE department. The district’s partnership with both the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Arkansas Council, has been a valuable resource for educators and students. These partners are helping with the continued effort to design programs that help increase awareness and knowledge of employment trends within the Medical and Health Care sectors.
PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS Employment data provided by the Northwest Arkansas Council provides a snapshot of both the current and future employment trends within the region, including projected increases in the number of jobs for the following areas- Healthcare Practitioners (64%), Personal Care and Services (123% ) and Healthcare Support (71%) in the upcoming years. With several new medical facilities currently under construction, RPS will continue to seek viable programs and certification training programs that will help prepare our students for successful careers within the medical and health care fields. There is a growing demand for skilled healthcare workers within Northwest Arkansas and the programs that are offered within the
district to help prepare students for successful careers within the medical and health science fields.
CAREER PROGRAMS | HEALTH SCIENCE Beginning in middle school, students introduced to a broad spectrum of careers, including the health science career pathway. Students may participate in job-shadowing experiences in careers related to health sciences. RPS offers the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) course on the Rogers High School campus, as well as the NWACC campus, through the Secondary Career Center program. Students in the 11th-12th grade may also take the Emergency Medical Responder and related emergency medical courses at NWACC. In addition to the Certified Nursing Assistant program, the RPS offers the Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals course for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician, pharmacist, or related occupations within this career field. Students may also choose to take several other courses within the Medical Professions program of study, including Medical Terminology, Specialized Medical Fields, and Medical Procedures.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS | HEALTH SCIENCE There are several health science-related industry certifications that students may obtain
prior to high school graduation. Industry recognized certifications are beneficial to both the students and prospective employers as they represent a standard for academic and performance-based proficiency that will help insure a pipeline of skilled workers that will be qualified to fill the projected number of positions within local hospitals, long-term health care facilities, home-health care, dental and medical offices and other healthcare areas. Students within the RPS may attain industry certification such as First Aid/CPR/ AED, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder and Technician, Wilderness First Aid, Personal Care Assistant and Dental Assistant credentials. The Rogers Public Schools is interested in establishing partnerships with local medical and dental facilities, including clinics, hospitals, private practices, and other healthcare organizations to offer students opportunities to expand the scope of their experiences within this career field through job-shadowing, internships, work-related field trips, and mentorship projects. The district would also like to extend an invitation and opportunity for healthcare professions to share information through classroom visits and presentations. Please contact Dawn Stewart, Director of Career and Technical Education, at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about exciting partnership opportunities and endeavors.
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2019 Tourism Season Kicks Off at Visit Rogers’ Annual Tourism Talk
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isit Rogers, a division of the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the 2019 tourism season March 8 with its 3rd annual Tourism Talk event at Crabby’s Seafood Bar and Grill in Rogers. Visit Rogers provided updates on its latest marketing efforts and results. The event welcomed Gray Lawry, V.P. of Strategy & Insights with Miles Partnership, who presented the 2019 Navigator, a broad look at marketing trends, technology trends, and consumer behavior. The topic - A Crisis of Trust - focused on how travel marketers earn and build brand trust with potentially skeptical core audiences. Bobby Taylor of Miles Partnership detailed the latest phase of the Google Destination Marketing Organization Partnership Program aimed at further enhancing the quality and visibility of destination-related content within Google’s search and travel planning ecosystem.
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Jessica Ledbetter of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism concluded the program by discussing sales and marketing goals for the state tourism office. “The way visitors discover and engage with destinations around the world has changed dramatically in the last five years,” said J.R. Shaw, Executive Director of Visit Rogers. “Visit Rogers is building a digitally-enabled organization that’s using data and strategic online marketing solutions to bring more attention to the region as well as the state of Arkansas in this new climate,” he added. “Over the past year our team has made strategic investments in data and technology to execute new marketing initiatives that benefit Rogers and our entire region.” Shaw said the annual event is beneficial for everyone and especially for those who are a part of the Northwest Arkansas hospitality industry. “Visit Rogers welcomes all travel
professionals in Rogers and throughout Northwest Arkansas to Tourism Talk each year,” he said. “Visitors don’t see city and county lines when they travel; that’s why regional tourism teams work very hard together in marketing and attracting new visitors to the region. The information presented at Tourism Talk benefits all of us working in the tourism industry.” Tourism Talk also signals the release of the award-winning The Good Life Destination Guide each year, which is unveiled to attendees. Produced in-house by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rogers teams, the 2019-20 edition of the publication is now available to pick up at the Chamber’s Rogers office. Alternatively, request a mailed copy by emailing Customer Service Manager Ashley Matsumura at Ashley@RogersLowell.com or call (479) 636-1240. View a digital version online at issuu.com/rlacc.
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NWA Emerging Leaders Launches New Leadership Development Series
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n February, the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) announced a new leadership development series for the 2019 calendar year. L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Education, Activation & Development) is a new spin on an old program, Lunch with a Leader, where small groups of young professionals met over lunch to have conversations with some of the region’s top community and business leaders. L.E.A.D. also offers the opportunity to meet with top leaders and includes a happy hour with emphasis on leadership development across a wide range of topics. “Moving the program to a happy hour format allows for more young professionals to attend and learn insights from leaders,” said Ross Phillips, Vice President of Community Development and Director of the NWAEL. “Lunch with a Leader was a great program, but the format was hard for young professionals to take an hour and a half off of work during lunch to participate.”
FIRST PROGRAM EXPLORES HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT The first L.E.A.D. program was held on February 26 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Levi’s Gastrolounge in Downtown Rogers. Michael Iseman from Startup Junkie spoke about the importance of self-care and efficient ways to perform regular self-maintenance in order to stay sharp and avoid burnout. The 65 young professionals in attendance walked away having identified some of their own early burnout indicators, tips for when life is getting a bit out of balance, and tools they can use to make the necessary pivots to quickly get back on track. NWAEL is a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce envisioned for dedicated professionals who seek to be actively engaged in the Northwest Arkansas community. The program is intended to develop candidates for public and private boards, commissions and other leadership opportunities as well as to groom individuals to serve and lead our dynamic community. NWAEL will hold its bi-annual Board Service Certification program on April 16. For more information, contact Phillips at (479) 6193197, email Ross@RogersLowell.com or go to NWAEmergingLeaders.com.
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Region’s Growing Hispanic/Latino I N D U ST R Y Demographic Creates Economic Growth
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orthwest Arkansas is changing. Driven by economic opportunity and the low cost of living, the region continues to grow, become younger and increasingly more diverse. This is good news for us all. Nelson Peacock, President and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council said in the Council’s Diversity Report, “In addition to increasing cultural diversity that enriches everyday life in Northwest Arkansas, foreign-born residents contribute billions of dollars to our economy each year. This impact will continue to grow, and going
forward, it is critical that we take steps to integrate everyone who chooses to live here into the social and economic fabric of the region. We know that diverse communities perform better economically, and in our increasingly global economy, the regions that embrace these challenges of bringing diverse communities together will thrive.” The Council’s report indicated that Washington and Benton Counties’ populations are now at 16.5 percent and growing for the Hispanic/Latino demographic. School districts are currently sitting at 50 percent in Northwest Arkansas and 34 percent in Fort Smith.
PINNACLE MEDIA OPENING DOORS FOR BUSINESSES TO REACH SPANISH AUDIENCE
backpacks and school supplies each year. They support many local events and nonprofit initiatives with on-air promotions and, through a partnership with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, launched the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival in 2012.
Pinnacle Media LLC is proud to serve the growing Hispanic/Latino community in Arkansas. Formed in 2009 by Greg Fess and partners, the company owns the Univision stations in Arkansas which cover the Little Rock and Fort Smith-Fayetteville areas. Their total reach of Hispanics/Latinos is about 75 percent in the state. In 2012, Pinnacle Media LLC launched a local weekly show called Asi Es! Arkansas!, (This is it, Arkansas!), and added an office in Fayetteville. This show recently merged into Spotlight Latino and was expanded into Central Arkansas with more state-wide content. Noticiero Arkansas began in 2015 and continues to provide local news in Spanish Monday through Friday in Central and Northwest Arkansas at 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It has won several awards for excellence. In 2017, Pinnacle Media launched Edición Fin de Semana, a news show that runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The Univision Arkansas Scholarship Fund partners with the Arkansas Community Foundation and has given over $150,000 in cash and scholarships to Hispanic/Latino students in the last seven years. In 2018, Pinnacle merged the scholarship program into the local LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) chapter to add additional funds through LULAC’s national matching funds program. Pinnacle Media LLC is also involved in back-to-school events in Little Rock and Springdale and has partnered with local organizations and businesses to host health fairs. The company gives away about 2,000
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Pinnacle Media LLC continues to grow its digital platform and social media following with over 18,000 followers. Its website, Latinotvar.com, posts news stories and the full newscast Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. to ensure Latinos have easy access to watch the local news. The Univision network serves as a trusted advisor for information to its viewers and Pinnacle Media LLC strives to educate and inform local viewers about health, education, immigration, local issues and events, and much more. “We believe that it is not a matter of ‘if’ but a matter of ‘when’ Northwest Arkansas businesses will see the importance of advertising in Spanish to grow their business and increase their role in diversity and inclusion,” said Greg Fess, President of Pinnacle Media.
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IMPORTANCE OF ADVERTISING IN SPANISH
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Elevate Gaming Co. Bringing the Community Together
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isa Sommer never would have imagined owning a gaming company. The co-Owner of Elevate Gaming Company, located at 4305 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Ste. 4 in Rogers, admits she hardly knew anything about video games before opening the business. She prefers to focus on the people that play them. “I believe that by connecting with people and forming relationships with them, you can easily figure out which types of entertainment they would enjoy and point them in the direction of others who are interested in the same thing,” she said. “That’s how strong friendships and lifelong bonds are built.”
NOT YOUR TYPICAL RETAIL CHAIN GAMING STORE Elevate Gaming is not a typical retail chain gaming store. They are a grass-roots, familyowned business that believes in impacting the community and working with other Northwest Arkansas businesses and schools. Lisa and her husband, David, host a variety of events from bachelor parties to business functions and everything in between. Not only do they buy, sell and trade video games, but they are also an entertainment destination that features tournaments, leagues, merchandise, accessories, board games and other fun activities in their gaming den. They welcome groups that enjoy bowling, going to the arcade or going go-kart racing to plan an outing at Elevate Gaming for their next adventure. Accessibility for everyone is a major emphasis for the company. The store’s clientele consists of all ages and backgrounds. Teenagers come to the store straight from school to play and act out their characters with young
professionals just getting off work. It is a safehaven and an escape from the struggles and routines of daily life. “I’ve had parents say to me, ‘my kid is not a good reader’, but sometimes the reason they aren’t reading well is because it is something that they aren’t interested in,” Sommer said. “They come here and can read an entire 80-page book about different characters from a game they are interested in. So, they get to learn while having fun and interacting with others.”
MORE THAN JUST A BUSINESS For the Sommer family, the company is more than just a business – it is their life. Lisa and David have two boys, Simon and Eli. Both boys enjoy playing games and helping in the store, and Simon refuses to let the fact that he has autism define him. To learn more about Elevate Gaming, visit them on the RogersLowell.com Business Directory or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/ElevateGamingNWA.
Elevate Gaming Owners Lisa and David Sommer
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Arkansas Public Theatre Reveals Season 34
The front of the Victory Theater, home of Arkansas Public Theatre in Downtown Rogers
ROCKY HORROR SHOW The midnight movie your parents didn’t want you to see comes to glorious life on stage in this hilarious and campy musical which inspired the movie. All your friends are here—Frank N. Furter, Brad, Janet, Magenta, Riff Raff, Columbia, Rocky, Eddie, Dr. Scott and the Criminologist. Performances: September 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, 2019
A COMEDY OF TENORS In this hilarious sequel to Lend Me a Tenor, we have one hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris, and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hotblooded wife, Maira, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. Performances: November 1-3, 7-10, 2019
A TUNA CHRISTMAS In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn-display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. A Tuna Christmas is a total delight for all seasons. Performances: December 13-15, 19-22, 2019
NEWSIES It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack
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rkansas Public Theatre (APT) revealed the Season 34 show line-up in March at The Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers during their annual Season Announcement Party. Arkansas Public Theatre’s (APT) Season 34 features a mix of new, straight-from-Broadway productions and long-standing classics that were chosen with APT’s growing and diverse audience in mind. There is something for all ages in Season 34 at APT.
rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Awardwinning score by Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,”“Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.” Performances: February 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 2020
METEOR SHOWER Starring Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key on Broadway, this hilarious comedy finds Corky and Norm excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play. Performances: March 20-22, 26-29, 2020
BUYER & CELLAR Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., he takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar, Barbra Streisand. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs? BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs. Performances: May 1-3, 7-9, 2020
THE CLEAN HOUSE The play takes place in what the author describes as “metaphysical Connecticut,” mostly in the home of a married couple who are both doctors. They have hired a housekeeper named Matilde,
an aspiring comedian from Brazil who’s more interested in coming up with the perfect joke than in house-cleaning. Lane, the lady of the house, has an eccentric sister named Virginia who’s just nuts about house-cleaning. She and Matilde become fast friends, and Virginia takes over the cleaning while Matilde works on her jokes. Trouble comes when Lane’s husband Charles reveals that he has found his soul mate, or “bashert” in a cancer patient named Anna, on whom he has operated. The actors who play Charles and Anna also play Matilde’s parents in a series of dream-like memories, as we learn the story about how they literally killed each other with laughter, giving new meaning to the phrase, “I almost died laughing.” This theatrical and wildly funny play is a whimsical and poignant look at class, comedy and the true nature of love. Performances: June 12-14, 18-20, 2020
PIPPIN With an unforgettable score PIPPIN is a story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four Tony Awards this updated circusinspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. Performances: July 24-26, 30, August 2, 6-9, 2020 Performance times are 8:00 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, with Sunday Performances: at 2:00 p.m. Doors and concessions open at 7:00 pm. Group discounts for 10 or more guests are available by contacting the Box Office. Season and individual show tickets can be purchased online at ArkansasPublicTheatre.org or at the APT Box Office at (479) 631-8988.
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he Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G will return June 24–30 to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers. The event started in 2007 as an LPGA tournament and was founded with the mission of improving the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. With a purse of $2 million, ($300,000 to the Champion), the tournament attracts more than 140 of the best female golfers in the world along with golf fans from around the globe. The Golf Channel
will provide television coverage. The week-long schedule of communitydriven events will also feature a three-night food festival and unique 5k race. The tournament is committed to giving back to local charities in Northwest Arkansas in meaningful ways. Military members, first responders and their families receive free admission. Tournament beneficiaries have included the following organizations: • Walton Arts Center • The Morgan Pressel Foundation
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Mercy Northwest Arkansas The James Beard Foundation Goodwill Dress For Success NWA Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County • The Cancer Challenge NWA • Boys and Girls Club of Fayetteville • Boys and Girls Club of Benton County Visit www.NWAChampionship.com to stay up to date with event news and information.
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Chamber Launches Planning for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program
orthwest Arkansas is growing rapidly and doesn’t look like it is slowing down anytime soon. Job growth, a strong local economy, and high quality of life are just a few of the many reasons Northwest Arkansas has been recognized multiple times as one of the top places to live in the nation. The demographic makeup of our region including race, age, income, religion, sexual identification, and many other facets of our community is changing as well. This brings both opportunities and challenges.
MAKING DEI ISSUES A STRATEGIC PRIORITY As our region grows and develops, what can we do to ensure that all residents are being
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hours of DEI training and program instruction. Staff and board members are applying to participate in TRAIN, an 8-month training program designed to help organizations create and implement DEI programs. “We have taken steps to address some areas of DEI through programs such as NWA Emerging Leaders and Hustle In Heels but feel like we can and should be doing more,” said Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Burns added, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a key focus of the Chamber as we strive to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas as welcoming and inclusive as possible to residents and visitors alike from all walks of life.”
Chamber Staff Teach Local Students About Podcast Production
ogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox and Marketing Communications Specialist Justin Freeman visited Rogers New Technology High School in February to teach students the proper steps to produce a podcast. The students are currently working on creating a podcast for a class project. Following the presentation, students were interviewed for an appearance on the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast Episode #21.
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treated with equality and benefiting from this growth and development? The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has committed to tackling this question head-on in 2019 and beyond. Addressing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues within our communities and region is a top priority for the Chamber’s community initiatives moving forward. Chamber staff have committed to educating themselves on DEI issues and are working towards the creation of new programs and modifying existing programs to better tackle the community’s needs. The Chamber is taking 2019 as a planning and education year to ensure future programs are the best they can be when implemented in 2020. So far in 2019, staff have attended over 40
DTR Market Continues Growth, Launches New App
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n 2015, the City of Rogers purchased an auto repair shop on Cherry Street. The space was then renovated to be the home of the DTR Market, managed by Downtown Rogers Inc. Opened in 2016, the market features a unique indoor-outdoor facility and has been rated as one of the best markets in Northwest Arkansas by both CitiScapes Magazine and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
THE GATHERING PLACE ON SATURDAY MORNING The DTR Market attracts growers and makers from all over the region to sell their goods. It’s become a home for local vendors as well as a gathering place for the community to enjoy food, drinks, and access to the Razorback Greenway trails (which continue down to the Railyard Bike Park and Lake Atalanta). More and more families are having fun biking to the market to shop, dine, and enjoy the activities of the revitalized, historic downtown district.
2019 DTR MARKET SCHEDULE • Open May 4 through October 26 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Kids days the first Saturday of each month • Weekly health and fitness classes • SNAP, WIC, Double-Up Food Bucks, Double Your Dollar, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program all available • Holiday DTR Market available on Saturdays in November and December from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
INTRODUCING THE NEW DTR MARKET APP Launching this month, the DTR Market app provides easier access to local foods and increased connections with local growers. Local produce, eggs, meat, baked goods, and more, are now at your fingertips with the app. During the physical market season ( May through December) you may pre-order your favorites and pick them up at the market perfect for busy mornings. Now, thanks to the new app, there will be continued access
to local goods during the off-season from January through April. The DTR Market app makes shopping local easier. From the convenience of your phone, you can now virtually “meet” vendors, plan your weekly shopping, and order staples ahead of time for pick-up at the market!
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As a vendor As a sponsor As a guest chef for brunch As a musician As a business spotlight As a shopper
For more information about the DTR Market and its new app, call (479) 936-5487, visit downtownrogersinc.org/market or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/DTRMarket.
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The Voice of Business Our Chamber’s mission is “to be the Voice of Business, to promote and initiate responsible economic growth, and to address community challenges in the Rogers-Lowell area and Northwest Arkansas region.” We’re celebrating our 97th year as the premiere advocacy organization for business and we take our leadership role of being the Keeper of the Community Vision and Voice of Business seriously.
GROWING BUSINESS. BUILDING COMMUNITY. To accomplish our mission, we’re growing business and building community through strategic mission-based focus areas and increased collaboration with our members, partners and investors.
MISSION-BASED FOCUS AREAS • • • • • • • • • •
Economic Development Workforce Development & Retention Government Affairs & Advocacy Destination Marketing Downtown Development Community Development Small Business Outreach & Resources Leadership Development Long-Range Community Planning Quality of Life
ROADMAP TO 2022 | CHAMBER 3.0 INITIATIVE This strategic planning initiative is exploring how the Chamber will adapt and evolve to ensure our best days are ahead of us. Chamber 3.0 is leading us to continued relevancy, necessity and competency in a rapidly-changing world. To accomplish this, we’ve created a strategic plan with critical success factors (see chart, right).
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This monthly newsletter tells the stories you really need to know about the Chamber’s mission, news, programming, members and community partners. Features include regular sections like the Small Business Corner, Focus on the Community, Focus on Industry, and Focus on Small Business along with a list of new members, photos of recent ribbon cuttings and a Quick Reference Calendar.
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NEW MEMBERS | February 2019 AMERICAN NATIONAL
DIAMOND WASH (OPENING SOON)
SHELTER SHOP (OPENING SOON)
ARKIE APPAREL
E2OPEN
DICK TRAMMEL - HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBER
BIG DEAL MARKETING
PARADIGM CHIROPRACTIC (OPENING SOON)
BURGER KING (OPENING SOON)
PHO 85 NOODLE HOUSE, LLC
Anthony Phelps 317 N. 2ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 685-3737 | MLAGENTS.AMERICANNATIONAL.COM INSURANCE Steve DeMent 608 S. 8TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 899-6692 | ARKIEAPPAREL.COM/ CLOTHING - RETAIL Anji Peacock 201 S. 20TH ST., STE. 1 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 925-8819 | BDMARKETING.COM MARKETING & ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Andy Rea 4125 S. 26TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 636-8584 | BK.COM RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD
Matt Larose 1401 S.E. EAGLE WAY | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 789-9274 | DIAMONDWASH.COM CAR WASH Andrew Blumhardt 4206 S. JB HUNT DR., SUITE 130 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (512) 735-5709 | E2OPEN.COM COMPUTER PRODUCTS & SERVICES Samuel Sawyer 212 N. 2ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (620) 218-3241 | GOPARADIGMNWA.COM CHIROPRACTORS
Pakou Vannaraj 104 NORTH 12TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 636-2250 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK RESTAURANTS - ASIAN
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Brandon Bulen 2700 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 795-2417 | NWACS.ORG ORGANIZATIONS ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 366-9142 INDIVIDUALS
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Tracey Cox BELLA VISTA, AR 72715 (512) 965-4325 | TRACEYLYNNCOX.COM COACHING - BUSINESS & PERSONAL
WACO TITLE COMPANY
Patrick Curry 307 N. WALTON BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 633-6565 | WACOTITLE.COM TITLE COMPANIES
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B2B NETWORKING LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
LOCATION | NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NWACC) SHEWMAKER CENTER FOR WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGIES (WALMART AUDITORIUM) 1000 S.E. EAGLE WAY | BENTONVILLE $20 MEMBERS ($30 NON-MEMBERS)
REGISTER NOW AT ROGERSLOWELL.COM
GO LD S PO NS OR S ADVERTISE - SELL - NETWORK | BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPEED NETWORKING! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your professional network of contacts with speed networking. The B2B Networking Luncheon is a great way to advertise your business, sell your products/services and network with other businesses over lunch. Ticket prices include meal, featured speaker presentation, round-robin speed networking, company marketing and a chance to win some great door prizes!
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BEST SIGN GROUP
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SLIM CHICKENS
1400 S.E. EAGLE WAY, BENTONVILLE
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THE DOTTED PIG
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | February 2019 30+ YEARS
Rogers Land Company Real Estate - 68 years Arvest Bank - 63 years Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants - 59 years Cox Communications - 58 years APAC - Central, Inc. - 53 years St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - 52 years Preformed Line Products Company - 50 years The RoArk Group - 44 years ACE Glass - 42 years Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry - 41 years Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. - 40 years Prairie Creek Veterinarian Hospital - 39 years Dolle Electric - 37 years Office of Human Concern - 36 years Sonic Drive-In #1247 - 35 years Bradford Yard Living + Landscaping- 34 years Bedford Camera & Video - 33 years Ride-Rite Auto Sales, Inc. - 33 years Evans Enterprises, Inc.- 31 years Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance - 31 years
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Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) Debbie’s Family Pharmacy Dr. Karla Gaines, DDS Hampton Inn Hotel Immanuel Baptist Church Kinco Constructors, LLC Lost Springs Golf & Athlete Club, Inc. New Hope Animal Hospital
Optimist Club of Rogers PCI Advance Title Ridout Lumber Yard Verser Cabinets of NWA Inc. Wellington Place Apartments Office Year Round Lawncare/Lexa’s Pottery
11-20 YEARS
Aaron’s Sales & Leasing Adam J. Black Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Bud Anderson Heating & Cooling CitiScapes Metro Monthly Magazine Community Clinic Rogers Dental Digitial Printing Solutions, Inc. Don’s Cold Storage & Transportation Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center Job Guide Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life Randolph L. Lais, DDs, PA McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Nestle Walmart Team NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District Outback Steakhouse PeaceKids Learning Center & Preschool Pleasant Grove Self Storage Residence Inn by Marriott Sealed Air Corporation Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry Rogers Staples Straight’s Lawn & Garden
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3W Magazine Acambaro Mexican Restaurant Acme Brick Clear Energy, Inc. Gaby’s Bakery LLC Good Steward Pet Sitting Service Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI HoganTaylor LLP Home Instead Senior Care Jerry Hudlow Lowell Chiropractic & Health NWA Apartment Association Pinnacle Media LLC / Univision RE/MAX Real Estate Results Simplify Professional Services Sonic Drive In Southern Reprographics, Inc. Whisinvest Realty, LLC WorkSource & NTS
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Advantage Primary Care Arcadia Farms, Inc. Bankers Capital Funding BurtonWright Chambers Bank Dave Leon Painting Delta Systems & Automation, Inc. Designsteins Envision Nutrition Fitness One Gym Freedom5:one Ministries
Gateway Planning Guess Who Hapa’s Hawaiian Bar & Grill/ Healthy Innovations Havana Tropical Grill Heartland Pharmacy The House IDK?Cafe J. Hilburn Custom Menswear - Nancy Paul Jeffries Eye Associates JTS Financial Services Legacy Transit Lines, LLC Loving Choices Pregnancy Center Mountain Water Cabin, LLC Newk’s Eatery NWA Starwood Customs Optimal Nutrition Cooking Center The Pack Shack River Bend Casino & Hotel Strategic Consulting Services, LLC Tie 1 On NWA, Inc Village on the Park Rogers Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3654
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AAA Travel Anderson Engineering, Inc. ASK Leadership Team LLC Inseitz Group, LLC Printova Signs & Graphics Profile by Sanford
Annual Events Coming Second Quarter 2019
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 |
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS SPRING JOB FAIR
FRIDAY, MAY 31 |
CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
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FRIDAY, JUNE 7 |
CHAMBER PICNIC
Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. Below are the upcoming events to note. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.
Featured Upcoming Events
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4.4 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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4.4 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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4.9 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Harding University Northwest Arkansas
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4.10 | Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies
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4.10 | Visit Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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4.18 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
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Presented By | Chambers Bank Hosted at | MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company Address | 2203 S. Promenade Blvd., #3110, Rogers
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Presented By | The Arkansas 529 College Investment Plans Hosted By | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Address | 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Every Wednesday Presented By | Benchmark Group April Host Sponsor | Barton Consulting LLC Location | Golden Corral in Rogers 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers
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