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DTR Inc Goals
Downtown Rogers (DTR), Inc. creates experiences designed to bring our community together in the downtown district to celebrate the past and embrace the future. They work hard to make downtown a destination where people can explore our historic brick streets and buildings and enjoy fun, recreational activities. It’s all about uniting the downtown area’s unique mix of creatives, artisans, cuisine, and entertainment.
Division Goals Position Chamber/DTR Inc. as the Go-to Source for What’s Happening in Downtown Rogers
DTR is Where You Want to Be
Gain Stronger Support from the Community for Program Funding
Develop and Sustain the DTR Market
Bringing People Together Downtown through Food and Music
Making DTR a NWA Holiday Destination
Our Government Affairs division serves as the link between members and local, state and federal government by advocating for pro-business and quality of life issues that are important to Northwest Arkansas. They also engage in activities that produce long-term positive impacts including voter registration and education, engagement of members in the political process and continuously improved outreach efforts.
Division Goals Change the Political Paradigm in Northwest Arkansas
Develop the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda (NWARLA) in Preparation for the 93rd General Assembly Beginning in January 2021
Lead The NWA Regional Business Community Effort for Successful Passage of Increased Highway Funding that Will Appear as Issue 1 on the Ballot in November.
Programs in our Community Development Division impact and enhance the quality of life in Rogers, Lowell and the region. They are committed to expanding our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to better welcome the growing number of residents, workers, and visitors from all backgrounds. They also support educational programs and help develop our leaders for the future.
Division Goals Impart Best Practices on Current and Future Business and Community Leaders to Positively Impact our Region
Ensure Future and Current Leaders Represent the Entire Community
Increase Member Engagement with Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL)
Increase Awareness of the 2020 Census and the 2020 Elections
Serve as the Welcoming Coordinator for the City of Rogers
Help Coordinate an Educational/Outreach Program for the 2020 Census
Increase Minority Small Business Membership
Improve Graduation Rates for Minority Students
Develop and Implement a Lowell Community Strategy and Contract for Services
Membership in the Chamber is a direct investment in the work we do to grow business and build community. Our Member Services division helps you understand how to connect, invest and grow with us. Whether you are a community partner, member, or both, we provide “over-the-top” customer service by offering valuable information, services and programs to deliver value and return on your investment with the Chamber.
Division Goals Increase Annual Member Investment
Provide Five-Star Customer Service to Retain and Gain New Members
Provide Value-Added Member Benefits
Develop a Plan to Become a Data-Driven Sales Team
Visit Rogers creates economic opportunity for our community by attracting meetings, conventions,and leisure visitors to the city of Rogers and Northwest Arkansas. Overseen by the Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission, Visit Rogers is our Destination Marketing Organization responsible for marketing the city to visitors.
