Chamber Voice Newsletter, March 2022 | Business Plan Edition

March 2022 | Vol 17 Issue 3

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��������� Chamber Staff & Board of Directors

��������� A Message from the President/CEO

��������� 3-Year Strategic Plan

��������� 2022 Strategic Goals | Program of Work

���������� 100th Annual Celebration

���������Vision 100 | The Next Five Years | 2022 - 2027

����� Marketing Communications Goals

������� Accounting & Finance Goals

������ Member Services Goals

������Customer Service Goals

����� Economic Development Goals

�����Downtown Development Goals

����� Government Affairs Goals

������ Community Development Goals

����� Visit Rogers Goals

�����Upcoming Events of Note

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 2

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���New Members | December 2021 & January 2022

������ Ribbon Cuttings | December 2021 & January 2022

����Membership Renewals | December 2021 & January 2022

���� Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events

CHA M BE R S TAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

Brad Phillips Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers, IOM Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

J.R. Shaw, IOM Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips Senior Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Loretta Gomez Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Manager justin@rogerslowell.com

Katie Burns Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

Geovanny Sarmiento Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@rogerslowell.com

Kelly Parker, TMP Director of Marketing & Communications | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

Shelle Summers, IOM Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com

Vickie Grotts, IOM Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins, TMP Director of Sales | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com

Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com

Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jivette De Jesus Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager jivette@rogerslowell.com

Meredith Alvarez Customer Relations Specialist meredith@rogerslowell.com

B OARD OF D IREC TORS

Chairman of the Board | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Chairman-Elect | Mike Power, First Security Bank Treasurer | Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Past Chairman | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

Holly Clarke Special Events Coordinator holly@rogerslowell.com

2022 DIRECTORS

2023 DIRECTORS

2024 DIRECTORS

Ron Branscum, Strategic Business Consulting David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, University of Arkansas Walton College of Business John-Michael Scurio, George’s Inc. Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen

Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing Angela Grayson, Precipice IP Patrick Kerrwood, Northwest Health Mat Mozzoni, Cox Business Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas

Michael Parker, Nabholz Charlotte Rankin, Mercy NWA Gaven Smith, J.B. Hunt Transport Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance Brandy Tuft, Ernst & Young Josh Vasquez, Encore Bank

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Bruce Barkley, KHBS/KHOG Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Andrew Branch, NWA National Airport-XNA Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Brad Crain, Arvest Benton County Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC - Central, Inc. Bradley Hardin, AEP/SWEPCO Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tron Hodges, Black Hills Energy Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC Corry Hull, BHC Insurance Emily Ironside, Crystal Bridges Museum

DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development – Josh Vasquez Membership Services – Tanya Smith Economic Development – Brad Crain

Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Rafael Rios, Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria at the 1907 Denise Thomas, Arkansas World Trade Center Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

AUDIT COMMITTEE Government Affairs – Angela Grayson Destination Marketing – Larry Cooper

Ron Branscum Knight Weis Brandy Tuft

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A Message from the President/CEO

We’re Celebrating 100 Years!

Welcome to our 2022 Business Plan issue of the Chamber Voice of Business newsletter. This is your quick-guide to our 3-Year Strategic Plan and its supporting 2022 Program of Work for each of the Chamber’s divisions. I hope you take time to read it; you’ll get to know your Chamber better and learn why our mission-work benefits you and the Rogers-Lowell Area.

Did you know that 2022 is our Centennial Celebration? Throughout the year, the Chamber will celebrate the past, present and what’s next for our exciting future. For 100 years we’ve been bringing people together to grow business, activate leaders and build community. This is our Mission as well as our passion and inspires everything we do to ensure the Rogers-Lowell area is a great place to visit, live, invest, work, and play.

As we move out of the pandemic and into our new normal, all of us should be comforted by the fact that our business community arrived on the other side of this health crisis better and stronger than ever. This is a sign of renewed hope because small businesses represent the best of free enterprise and are the economic lifeblood of our local and national economy. They bring prosperity and innovation to our community and help stimulate economic growth by creating jobs.

We take our roles as a leader of the business community, community partner and good neighbor very seriously. Our alliances with the Northwest Arkansas Council, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations allow us opportunities to have a voice at the table. That means your “voice” is represented where it matters most.

Your role as our partner is to communicate with us your needs and priorities based upon your unique perspective and what you deal with daily. As an organization that represents business, we’re only as good as the feedback and communications we receive from our members. You are the Chamber.

Your continued support for our mission-work’s five key focus areas – Community Development, Advocacy & Government Affairs, Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development, Economic Development and Destination Marketing & Management – helps us on our journey to be the best of the best as a region, as a state, and as a community.

Thank you for your membership investment. We hope you’ll celebrate our birthday with us this year!

Raymond Burns President/CEO

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3-Year Strategic Plan Goals & Key Focus Areas

2020 - 2021 - 2022 | Journey to Our 100th Anniversary

GOAL:

EXCITING & UNIQUE BRAND

2022 | 100th Anniversary

KEY FOCUS AREAS: Segmentation and Brand Strategy Rebrand Launch at 100th Anniversary GOAL:

UPGRADED FACILITIES KEY FOCUS AREAS: Add 3200 S.F. Upstairs

GOAL:

SUSTAINABLE FUNDING STRATEGY KEY FOCUS AREAS: Dues vs. Campaign Investing Keeper of the Community Vision Bottom Line that Increases Reserve

GOAL:

GOAL:

MEMBER/INVESTOR BASE KEY FOCUS AREAS: Customer-Member-Investor Path Mission-Focused Next Gen Development

STRONG STAFF KEY FOCUS AREAS: Continuing Education Professional Development Hiring the Best Qualified Candidates GOAL:

COHESIVE LEADERSHIP KEY FOCUS AREAS: Community Business

GOAL:

SOUND STRATEGIC PLANNING KEY FOCUS AREAS: Driven by Vision-Mission-Core Values Political Center ROI Centric Transparent Vision 100 Influence Inclusive

Arts & Entertainment Downtown

2020 | The Journey Starts Here

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2022 Strategic Goals

2022 Strategic Goals

Program of Work BUDGET & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COALITION

VISION 100

MEMBER RETENTION & OUTREACH

DTR, INC. | GO DOWNTOWN ROGERS BRAND

DESTINATION ROGERS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TALENT PIPELINE

LEADERSHIP ACTIVATION

PRO-BUSINESS ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

BUILDING EXPANSION & REMODEL

Balance Budget Achieve Revenue Growth Grow Reserves Implement Sustainable Funding Model Cultivate Investors for Increased Funding

Deliver “Over the Top” Customer Service Optimize Retention Efforts Create a “Rejoin the Chamber Campaign” Targeting Members Lost During Pandemic Maximize Member Contact & Feedback Provide Relevant Opportunities for Customer, Member, & Investor Interactions

Sustain Economic Growth for Downtown Rogers Sustain Economic Growth for Lowell Attract New Business Investment for Rogers-Lowell Area Create Jobs & Business Expansion for Rogers-Lowell Area Promote Rogers-Lowell Area as a Vibrant Community to Live, Work, Play & Invest

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Champion New Initiatives & Best Practices Convene Frequently with the Minority Community Deliver Unique & Relevant Programming to the Business Community

ENTERPRISE ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY & PLATFORMS Continue Evolution to be a Data-Driven Organization Optimize Database & Reporting Adopt New Technologies to Improve Productivity Manage Accrisoft’s Freedom (Web Platform) and Memberclicks’ MC Trade (Association Platform)

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Integrate Citywide Communications Lead Collaboration & Cooperation

Position Brand as the Resource for Promoting Downtown Programming, Merchants & Development News Evolve Brand Communication Channels (Website, Social Media, Newsletter & Community Calendar) Facilitate Programming for Downtown Attractions & Amenities Serve as Downtown’s First Point of Contact for Public Requests to use Public Spaces (Railyard Park, Butterfield Stage, etc.)

Enhance & Create New Talent Pipelines for Workforce Needs Connect Education with Industry Increase Access for Early Childhood Education Support Key Partner Programs & Initiatives

Define Legislative Priorities for Economic Growth Advocate for Business-Driven Policy Engage Community in the Political Process Drive Change & Initiatives for the New Political Paradigm

2022 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Deliver Successful Centennial Celebration of Business & Community Implement Launch Plan to Sustain Celebration throughout 2022 Adapt Communications to Utilize Refreshed Centennial Branding

Integrate in Strategic Planning & Program of Work Champion Support of the Community Action Plan with Key Stakeholders Continue Resources Campaign Outreach to Investors & Develop Additional Funding Sources

Implement Group Sales Effort to Support Rogers Hotels Focus Digital Marketing Strategy to Grow Leisure Visitation Support & Grow Rogers Hospitality Industry Support Chamber Goals through Destination Leadership

Activate Next Generation of Leaders with Unique Programming Increase Leadership Development Engagement Sustain Increased Outreach to Minority Businesses & Community

Continue Due Diligence and Concept Planning Develop Phased Plan Seek Investors and Funding Options

DATE & TIME

March 29, 2022 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LOCATION

Rogers Convention Center 3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy.

For 100 years we’ve been bringing people together to grow business, activate leaders and build community. In March, join us as we highlight the personal and professional achievements, victories, and perseverance of our Rogers & Lowell community.

Save the date and purchase your tickets now to our Centennial Celebration of Business

& Community

coming March 29. We’ll be telling our story through the lens of our unique history and featuring the diverse people and organizations that have made an impact on the Chamber’s successes.

Learn More About the Event, Buy Your Tickets, or Become a Sponsor Today at

www.RogersLowell.com

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The Next Five Years | 2022-2027 As the Keeper of the Community Vision, the Chamber’s missionwork is focused on implementing our Vision 100 Community Action Plan for the Rogers-Lowell Area. Vision 100 is what our community has envisioned for itself in anticipation of the population reaching 100,000 in less than 15 years.

We built our vision for the future by convening community tables to collaborate with residents and our leaders. Now, our way forward incorporates our community’s values. We are aligned with a shared vision. Vision 100 is the Chamber’s roadmap to enhance our quality of life and ensure readiness for the future. It guides our mission-work for the next five years through 2027.

Who We Are

We are your Chamber of Commerce. We are influencers for responsible growth, catalysts for positive change, and conveners of the community collaborating on solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We are your regional Voice of Business and representation at the table. Ultimately, we help create a cohesive and connected community where people want to visit, live, invest, work, and play.

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What We Do

We work with our members, partners, and investors to accomplish our mission-work. Together, we are the trusted source for growing our region’s business, activating high-impact leaders, and building a strong community. Our mission-work encompasses five key focus areas to achieve our Vision:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We activate a diverse next generation of business and community leaders. We champion DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives, and we engage the right people at the right time to improve our quality of life with quality of place initiatives.

ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

We serve as the regional link between business and government to ensure the Voice of Business is represented and heard. We engage the community in the political process from contacting a legislator to registering to vote. By working together, our voices influence positive legislative outcomes for business-driven, public policy.

SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT

We curate essential resources for starting, running, and growing business. We open doors to new connections for small businesspeople and entrepreneurs through educational programs and networking events. We listen to our Small Business Council who guides us as the Voice of Small Business, and we advocate for business-friendly legislation by representing small business needs to our legislators.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

We create a pro-business, pro-growth economic environment. We spur economic growth as a key driver for increasing the sales tax base. Our work develops talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs by connecting educators with industries. We offer resources and support to help sustain growth and development from Downtown Rogers to Uptown Rogers and Lowell.

Why We Do It

We want to make the Rogers-Lowell Area “the center of world-class business, welcoming communities, and opportunities for all” – that’s our Chamber’s Vision. Our mission-work builds a place where people want to visit, live, invest, work and play. That achieves prosperity for everybody.

• Builds a Vibrant, Safe & Welcoming Community • Prepares Leaders for Future Regional Challenges • Helps Businesses Gain Competitive Advantage & Sustain Success • Attracts Top Talent to the Region with Quality of Life Initiatives • Represents the Voice of Business Locally, Statewide and Nationally • Prioritizes the Regional Legislative Agenda • Passes Business-Friendly Legislation • Influences Long-Term Prosperity and Quality of Life

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Helps Entrepreneurs Start, Run and Grow Businesses Enables Small Business Success Supports Minority-Owned Business Needs Promotes Small Businesses to Increase Visibility and Awareness

• Attracts, Retains and Expands Business and Industry • Grows Tax Base to Fund Education, Public Safety, and Infrastructure • Creates Jobs and Career Opportunities • Develops Talent Pipeline Required for World Class Businesses

DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT

We activate quality experiences for both visitors and residents and market our destination by targeting leisure, meetings, sports, and relocation markets to visit and conduct their business here. We cultivate tourism to create economic and community development. Our destination leadership and stewardship help balance responsible economic growth with sustainable tourism and quality of life. We believe that building a place people want to visit also builds a place where people want to live and work. It all starts with a visit.

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Increases Tourism Revenue for Regional Businesses Generates a Return on Tourism Marketing Investment Drives Quality of Place Opportunities Champions and Sustains Destination’s Quality of Life

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ur Marketing Communications division’s work impacts the Rogers-Lowell Area, Chamber members and partners, and the business community. They deliver easily accessible and up-to-date information about local businesses and our community by sharing stories about the Chamber’s mission, accomplishments,

strategic programs and major events. They also help to unify communications and messaging into “one voice” for our community.

Division Goals Goal #1: Produce Strategic Communications and Create Messaging to Deliver “One Voice to the Community” and Raise Awareness of the “Chamber’s Mission-5” Goal #2: Monetize Chamber’s Digital Advertising Assets to Generate Incremental Revenue Goal #3: Advertise and Promote Chamber’s Mission-5 and Events Programming to the Public Goal #4: Grow Social Media and Interactions with Target Audiences (Customers, Members, Investors and Community) Goal #5: Position Chamber as the “Voice of Business” and “Trusted Source” by Informing Target Audiences with timely and relevant and essential News, Information and Resources Goal #6: Promote RogersLowell.com to Increase Traffic and Convert Visitors to New Members via the Online Application Form

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Goal #7: Deliver in-house agency Design Expertise and Creative Production Services to support success of each Chamber’s division and save money for the Chamber Stretch Goal #8: Develop a new In-Bound Marketing Program for Lead Generation

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ur Accounting and Finance division prepares useful, relevant, and clear financial information and statements for the Chamber in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the U.S. Working with both internal customers and external partners, they provide the right data to the right people at the right time to

facilitate our organizational success. They also support the human resource needs of the organization.

Division Goals

Goal #1: Provide Quality Financial Data; Understandable, Reliable, Relevant Financial Analysis and Reporting Goal #2: Engage and convene our Finance Support Teams: Audit Committee and the 401(k)Trustee Committee, Facilitating Fiscal Oversight, Monitoring, and Guidance Goal #3: Manage Human Resource Health and Wellness Benefits for Our Staff

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embership 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

Goal #1: Provide Five-Star Customer Service to Customers, Members and Investors Goal #2: Provide Value-Added Member Benefits Goal #3: Increase Annual Investment Revenue Goal #4: Utilize Digital Tools for Data-Driven Efforts

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ur Customer Service division has a reputation of delivering excellent customer service to external and internal customers. They ensure cohesion within the Chamber and Community through effective communications, processes and procedures. In addition to supporting the Chamber’s goals, they help our

visitors, members, new residents and board members get information they need to know.

Division Goals

Goal #1: Provide “Over the Top” Customer Service to our Visitors, Residents, Members and Staff Goal #2: Provide “Over the Top” Customer Service to our Campaign Donors/Investors Goal #3: Provide “Over the Top” Customer Service on behalf of the Rogers Development Foundation to our Students and Donors Contact Us

How can we help you today?

(479) 636-1240 info@rogerslowell.com

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ew job creation and business expansion impact businesses by creating meaningful opportunities to sell goods and services to new businesses and residents. Our Economic Development Division works with industries both large and small to increase job growth and business expansion. They also work with

individuals to support and increase our growing small business community.

Division Goals

Goal #1: Be a Business-friendly Community Focused on Business Growth and Commercial Development in Rogers and Lowell Goal #2: Invigorate Commercial Development in Lowell through Business Expansion and New Retail Opportunities through $5 Million in New Capital Development Goal #3: Create Workforce Development Opportunities in Our Community Goal #4: Engage the Small Business Community Goal #5: Engage Minority Communities within Northwest Arkansas with Programs and Offerings

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Goal #6: Continue to Create Quality of Place Initiatives to Attract a Diverse, First-Class Workforce

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ur Downtown Development division is the primary point-of-contact for economic development in Downtown Rogers and provides resources and help implementing the Downtown Rogers Initiative Plan. They focus on increasing the number of businesses, employees, and residential properties in the downtown core. They also

cultivate strong relations with existing businesses and government entities, identifying opportunities to activate underutilized properties, connecting potential partnerships and facilitating business relations to maximize resources for downtown and the surrounding community.

Division Goals Goal #1: Increase Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Residential Development Downtown Rogers Goal #2: Attract Supplier, Professional Services and Light Manufacturing Employers and Jobs to Downtown Rogers Goal #3: Establish the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce as the Primary Point-of-Contact for Doing Business in Downtown Rogers Goal #4: Connect All Activities to the Mission of Economic Development and the Master Plan with at Least Six Public Announcements Goal #5: Showcase Why Downtown Rogers is an Ideal Place to Conduct Business, Raise a Family and Enjoy Quality of Life Amenities and Activities Goal #6: Develop and Promote Downtown Rogers as a Destination Location for Arts, Music, Dance and Other Interactive Experiences Goal #7: Build Community Value through Effective Activation of Under-Utilized Properties

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ur 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

Goal #1: Serve as the Regional Link Between Business and Government by Defining Legislative Priorities that Help Our Local Economy Goal #2: Ensure the Voice of Business is Heard and Represented On Local, State, and National Legislative Policy Issues Goal #3: Engage the Community in the Political Process Including Registering to Vote, Contacting Legislators, Hosting Educational Forums, and Organizing Calls to Action

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rograms 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

Goal #1: Positively Impact Future Leaders Goal #2: Ensure Leaders Represent the Entire Community Goal #3: Increase and Activate Next Gen Leaders with Programming through Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) Goal #4: Monetize Chamber’s Spanish Seminar Series Quarterly Educational Opportunities Goal #5: Increase Minority Small Business Membership Goal #6: Improve Graduation Rates for Minority Students Goal #7: Serve as the Welcoming Coordinator for the City of Rogers CLICK HERE

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isit Rogers creates economic opportunity for our community by attracting meetings, conventions, tournaments, events 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.

Division Goals

Goal #1: Promote Rogers as a World Class Destination, Generating Tourism Revenue that Funds Investment in Building the Destination’s Strength and Quality of Place Goal #2: Build Awareness of Rogers as a World-Class Destination through Digital, Print, and Social Media Marketing Strategies Goal #3: Align the Rogers Community Around a Shared Value Vision for Tourism Goal #4: Champion Destination Leadership Principles and Practices in Rogers Goal #5: Support Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Goals and Objectives with Visit Rogers Destination Leadership CLICK HERE

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4th | 2022 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRISCO STATION MALL 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

RIDING IN THE FESTIVAL HELPS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NONPROFIT CYCLING CAUSES EVENT WILL ALSO FEATURE A PLETHORA OF FOOD TRUCKS, DRINKS, AND OTHER ENTERTAINING ACTIVITIES ENJOY THE RIDER VILLAGE, SPONSORED BY CROSSLAND HEAVY CONTRACTORS, WHICH WILL FEATURE A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES FOR PARTICIPANTS FOLLOWING A FUN DAY OF RIDING

The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair is the largest and longest running Job Fair in Arkansas and is FREE to Job Seekers. This is a great opportunity for businesses to get a jump start on hiring for the summer season as well as full-time employment opportunities. Availability will be on a first-come first-served basis so reserve your booth today to ensure access to many job seekers expected to attend.

JOB-SEEKERS

Bring your resumes to hand out to potential employers For more information or to register a booth visit

www.RogersLowell.com

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ALLIANCE CPA 5001 WEST FOUNDERS WAY | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 321-1043 | WWW.ALLIANCE-CPA.COM ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE

AMERICA’S CAR-MART OF ROGERS 2007 S. 8TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 636-3042 | WWW.CAR-MART.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - USED

AMERICA’S CAR-MART OF ROGERS NORTH 2620 HUDSON RD. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 246-0716 | WWW.CAR-MART.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - USED

ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS 877 E. ROBINSON AVE. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 212-2301 | WWW.ONEATLAS.COM ENGINEERS-CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL/ CONSULTING/TESTING

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BLACKBIRD BODY ART, LLC (OPENING SOON) 2800 W HUDSON SUITE C | ROGERS, AR 72756 (870) 833-1241 | WWW.BLACKBIRDBODYART.COM TATTOOS

BUFFALO ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 871-0747 | BUFFALOROOFINGAR.COM CONTRACTORS - ROOFING

COFOUNDER 5001 W. FOUNDERS WAY, STE. 100 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 845-3000 | WWW.SAGEPARTNERS.COM/WELCOME-TO-THE-COFOUNDER/ REAL ESTATE - COWORKING SPACE

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DEETER CONSTRUCTION, INC. LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 616-1466 | WWW.DEETERCONSTRUCTION.COM CONSTRUCTION - COMMERCIAL

EVOLV3 CONSULTING LLC 401 N. 8TH STREET #1656 | ROGERS, AR 72756 479-684-1655 | EVOLV3CONSULTING.COM COACHING - BUSINESS & PERSONAL

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FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY ROGERS (OPENING SOON) 800 S. DODSON RD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 FOUNDERSCLASSICAL.COM/ROGERS/ SCHOOLS - PUBLIC

FURNISHINGS 4 LESS (OPENING SOON) 2680 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 202-4171 | WWW.FURNISHINGS4LESS.COM FURNITURE

HALL BOOTH SMITH, P.C. 5417 W. PINNACLE POINTE DR., STE. 500 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 391-6200 | HALLBOOTHSMITH.COM LEGAL SERVICES

HYPE COFFEE 1111 S. WALTON BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 212-3332 | WWW.HYPE-COFFEE.COM COFFEE HOUSES

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Chamber Business Connect & 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.

SPECIAL NOTE** | Participants of Events, Meetings & Gatherings As Northwest Arkansas gets back to business, the safety of our staff and our community is the number one priority. We want to ensure you that we take public health very seriously. In compliance with the health directives and guidelines issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health, we are taking the necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect those of high risk.

With this in mind, see some of our events below with requirements for in-person attendance or notes about ways to attend virtually. Be sure to check RogersLowell.com, review our eNewsletters (Monday Memo and Calendar at a Glance), and follow us on social media for updates about our events and meetings as well as developments that might affect business in Northwest Arkansas.

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Presented By | Equity Business Solutions March Host Sponsor | Young’s Moving Service

Location | Golden Corral Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers

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Presented By | Dalby Dental Care & SERVPRO Hosted By | TLC Properties

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Gold Sponsor | Nabholz Construction Location | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Address | 317 West Walnut St., Rogers

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Presented By | T-Mobile Location | Downtown Rogers Businesses

Location | Promenade Commons Address | 750 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers

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Presented By | Matrix Racquet Club Hosted By | Matrix Racquet Club Address | 1219 Mills Lane, Lowell

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Host Sponsor | Cherokee Casino & Hotel Location | Cherokee Casino & Hotel Address | 2416 US-412 | West Siloam Springs, OK

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In , the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate our 100th anniversary.

Click here to view a preview of what to expect as we move forward into our next

100 years!

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