August 2015 Chamber Voice by Rogers Lowell Chamber

AUGUST2015 | Vol 10 Issue 8

Rogers | Where Possible Lives

Downtown Rogers Initiative Takes Off

owntown Rogers has been buzzing with business activity over the past few years, but in 2015 things have started to really take off including the Downtown Rogers Initiative which began last year as a collaborative effort between the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rogers, along with other groups and leaders in the community. In the city Where Possible Lives, there is a lot happening. The new

Downtown Master Plan is rolling out, buildings are being renovated, homes and apartments are being built, parks and trails are under construction, and overall business is booming. Already in 2015 there have been several new businesses opening doors in Downtown including Parkside Public, Rush Running, and GPP Cycling. From its brick streets to Lake Atalanta and beyond there is an new energy around Downtown Rogers, one that has not been felt in a long time.

In The News

Downtown Rogers made regional news in July when it was announced that the Historic Lane Hotel had been purchased by members of the Walton Family. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and has been vacant since 2003. Paul Gatling, who originally broke the story for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, reported that the 42,000 square-foot hotel was purchased for $1.6 million. No official plans have been announced Continued on Page 3...

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Events and Meetings

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Rogers | Where Possible Live Continued

Member Business Statistics | Know More About Your Chamber Member Businesses

2015 Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast; 2015 Fall Golf Tournament

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Small Business Corner – Tips for Success | Exhibiting at Expos and Trade Shows; Small Business of the Month

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Focus on the Community

2015 NWA Business Expo | Connections Start Here Chamber Welcomes New AEDC Executive Director Visit Rogers | Rockin’ and Rollin’ Summer in Rogers Northwest Arkansas MSA Joins Economic Growth List (from Bloomberg)

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Welcome New Members | June 2015

Ribbon Cuttings | June 2015; Member Orientation | September 15 Chamber Membership Renewals | June 2015

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board – Mike Watts, FM Corporation Chairman-Elect – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Treasurer – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Past Chairman – Ric Clifford, Clifford Consulting Group President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

2015 DIRECTORS

Lori Brown, Kimberly Clark Dewayne Burns, eSCO Processing & Recycling Guy Cable, Grand Savings Bank Clay Conly, First Western Jeff Geurian, CEI Engineering Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products

upcoming meetings

8.4 *Special Date* Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Tropical Smoothie

8.6 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

8.5 Sunrise Seminar Series | Affordable Care Act Update 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

8.12 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation Jeff Ratcliff, Big Heart Pet Brands Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance

8.21 Government Affairs Committee 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

8.11 NWA Business Expo 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. John Q. Hammons Convention Center

2017 DIRECTORS

8.27 Leadership Benton County Steering Committee 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Lowell Chamber of Commerce Office

8.14 Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Rogers Heritage High School

Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael, TY International Inc. Mike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc. Bob Clinard, Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc. Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Spencer Fox, NWA Emerging Leaders; Simmons Bank Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Chris Johnson, Cabela’s Brad Jones, New Creature Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Charles Nevin, Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg, Central United Methodist Church Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier, Walmart Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Vicki Vasser, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson, & Fryauf, P.A.

For information on other meetings including the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

8.20 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Bailey & Oliver Law Firm For information on other upcoming events visit the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

DIVISION CHAIRS

Community Development – Erin Kiefer Membership Services – Vicki Vasser Economic Development – Jeff Milford Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang

AUDIT COMMITTEE Guy Cable Frank Bailey David Hale

8.13 Ambassadors Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

8.10 NWA Business Expo Kick-Off Party 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Crossland Construction

2016 DIRECTORS

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

business-building events designed for you

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

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staff Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

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

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com

J.R. Shaw Senior Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com

Jon Moran Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

Whitney Yoder, IOM Vice President of Community Development whitney@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers Member Services Representative marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

Erin Jernigan Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers erin@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

Kelly Parker Sports Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

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...Continued from Page 1 for the building, but Rogers’ residents are excited about the possibilities. It isn’t just the Historic Lane Hotel that is set to get a facelift in Downtown. Several other buildings are either undergoing or preparing for renovations. John Mack with JKJ Architects is renovating the old Dixieland Shoe building and Opera House on the corner of Walnut and 1st Streets. The Design Center and Harris Baking buildings have also been purchased this year by area investors who are interested in investing in the future of Downtown. The restaurant scene is also experiencing a boom in Downtown. In the last year, two new restaurants have opened, Levi’s Gastrolounge and Lowbar and Parkside Public to massive public approval. Smokin’ Joe’s Ribhouse is relocating to a bigger building on 8th St., and Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese is set to open soon on Walnut St.

set to open this fall just east of Arkansas St., and and strategically directs the energy that is already hiking/biking trails continue to be improved for starting to transform Downtown Rogers. This will guide and maximize the benefit of investments outdoor recreation opportunities. and efforts of those who want to make Downtown Rogers truly the place Where Possible Lives.” Downtown Master Plan Whether you live in Rogers or just visit from All of this growth in Downtown Rogers has been happening pretty much on its own and now time to time, Downtown Rogers is definitely a place the City of Rogers is set to roll out its Downtown to explore. Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Master Plan to add to the momentum. This multi- Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, said, year project headed up by Gateway Planning “Everything happening in Downtown Rogers is a Group focuses on the present and future possi- tremendous community effort. The growth that bilities of the Downtown Rogers Area. Steve Glass, has happened and will continue to happen is transDirector of Planning and Transportation for the City forming a good downtown into a great downtown of Rogers said, “The Gateway Plan provides a vision for all of Northwest Arkansas to enjoy.”

The following four Experience District Illustrative Plans represent the emerging Downtown personalities. Visit rogerspulse.com/master-plan/ to view in full size and learn more.

A Place to Live, Work and Play

With business growth like this, residential growth is expected to follow. There are several homes around the Downtown area that are either under construction or renovation. Rogers Mayor Greg Hines has said in the past that he is committed to Downtown and has literally put his money where his mouth is as his family is building a home in Downtown. It isn’t just homes that are being built, but new apartments as well. First Western Bank is renovating a building on 1st St. to house four new apartments designed by John Mack. First Western Bank Chairman/CEO John T. Hampton said, “We are extremely excited about the great things that are happening and are going to happen here and these apartments are one way we can be involved in bringing more people to live, work and play in Downtown Rogers.”

Improving Quality of Life

Business and housing growth continue to do well, and public projects are also taking place in and around Downtown to improve the quality of life for citizens. Lake Atalanta is currently closed until next year as renovations are being done to the lake and its surrounding area to increase the amenities for the public. A new bike park is under construction and is

A historical and culinary destination, in which people can go to experience Downtown’s main stage, where all personalities come together and a little bit of Rogers’ history, see a play at the locally acclaimed Victory create the arts and cultural experience. Theater, and then sample some local fare at one of the fine restaurants.

Downtown’s gateway, a prelude to a new place for active living in Rogers.

A place for discovery, providing spaces for innovators who want to work and experience life.

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Member Business Statistics | Know More About Your Chamber Member Businesses Members by City |

Top 3 Reasons Why Members Join |

1 27

Minority-Owned Businesses |

Community Involvement / Increasing Visibility

2 23

103 7

214

36%

302

Networking / New Business Contacts

16%

20%

Marketing / Advertising / Publicity Opportunities

Source: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Services

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2015 Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast |

Welcoming Teachers Back to School August 14

oin us in welcoming area teachers back to a new school year and showing your appreciation for all they do for our community. The Education Committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Teacher Education Fair and Appreciation Breakfast (presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A.) on Friday, August 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Rogers Heritage High School. A delicious breakfast for all teachers and vendors will be provided by McDonald’s.

markers, hand sanitizer, spiral notebooks and paper clips.

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors | Presenting Sponsor |

Door Prizes Needed

Show your support by donating a door prize for a lucky teacher to take back to the classroom. Contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190 or Brooklynn@RogersLowell.com if you would like to participate.

Gold Sponsors |

Reserve Your Exhibit Booth Space

The Teacher Education Fair is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services The Rogers community of teachers is very to more than 1,000 faculty and staff of the public thankful each year for the companies that schools, charter schools, private schools and the participate in the Teacher Education Fair. Now, community college. Booth space is affordable for more than ever, they need your help. Teacher’s all businesses ($100 for nonprofits and $125 for budgets have been cut back and teachers now member businesses). To register and purchase must buy basic classroom items from their own exhibit booth space, visit RogersLowell.com. pocketbooks. So, if you are thinking of handing out a promotional item with your company Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsor exhibit booths are also available with information imprinted, please consider these items that will be used year-round in class- added benefits. To learn more about sponsorship rooms: pencils, markers, pens, crayons, rulers, opportunities or purchase your booth, contact tape, Post-It® notes, notepads, dry eraser board MembershipServices@RogersLowell.com today.

Teachers Appreciate Your Support

Silver Sponsors |

Bronze Sponsors |

2015 Fall Golf Tournament September 11

ut your foursome together, practice your putts and swing into action at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club for our annual Fall Golf Tournament. Treat clients to a round of golf to help seal the deal, say thank you for their business or invite your employees to show them how much they are appreciated. It’s a great event for networking for contacts and building your relationships in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, for only $500 per team.

Enjoy a Day on the Course | Contests, Photos, Goodies, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food

Players may test their skills in the hole-inone contest, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests to win prizes. Prizes will also be awarded for top finishing teams. All teams will enjoy complimentary photos taken by Bedford Camera & Video. Each golfer will receive goodies, complimentary snacks and beverages. Morning golfers will enjoy a complimentary breakfast. All players will enjoy lunch sponsored by Big Heart Pet Brands and Golden Corral of Rogers.

sor K-Mac Catering. This is a fun celebration to end the day where tournament winners are announced. We’ll serve up lots of refreshing beverages and fun.

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors |

Increase Your Company’s Exposure | Affordable Tournament Sponsorships Still Available

Sponsorships provide your company recognition and visibility as well as a tournament team and are available at a variety of price points to suit your budget. For sponsorship details, contact a member of the membership services team at (479) 636-1240 or MembershipServices@RogersLowell.com. Register your team online at RogersLowell. Don’t Miss the 19th Hole Celebration The 19th Hole Party begins around 5:00 com or contact Ashley Matsumura at (479) 636p.m. and features delicious food from our spon- 1240 or Ashley@RogersLowell.com for more details.

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Tips for Success | Exhibiting at Expos and Trade Shows

he 2015 NWA Business Expo is right around the corner on August 11 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be businesses of all sizes from across the region showcasing their goods and services and we hope you join us. When asked, most business people will tell you that the primary purpose of participating in a business expo or trade show is to generate more business leads and sales. Having taken part in running several business expos and participating in many of them myself here at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber, let me share three key tips that I’ve personally seen work well to help you maximize your expo and trade show experience and results.

Don’t Just Sit in Your Exhibit Booth

The first tip is network, network, and more networking. Your potential customers are not just the people attending the expo and walking by your booth. Your next great sales lead could be a business that is three booths down or across the hall. Don’t just sit in your booth and let people come to you. Be social, explore the expo floor and talk to the other exhibitors. As with any event, there are ebbs

and flows to foot traffic. Take advantage of those up on them. Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss slower traffic times and talk to the other businesses. 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” While that is true for sports, it is also true for business. If Show a Genuine Interest in People you don’t follow up on the leads and contacts you The second tip is to be approachable. During have gained, there is a 100 percent chance you the time you are at your exhibit booth you should will miss out on those opportunities. take the chance to interact with everyone walking If you have not already purchased your by. Be genuinely interested in talking to people. exhibit booth for the 2015 NWA Business Expo, Don’t just sit behind your table checking your phone. there is still time. Contact the Rogers-Lowell First impressions matter and if the first impression Area Chamber of Commerce at (479) 636-1240 someone has of your potential customer interaction or register online at is disinterest, then that is hard to get over. RogersLowell.com. The most successful booths I have seen in my Looking forward to experience have been those that either stand in seeing you there! front of their table, or move the table off to the side and don’t sit at all.

Follow Up to Build Relationships

The third tip is follow through. Just because you don’t make a sale the day of the expo or trade show does not mean it was a bad day. People aren’t there to make immediate purchase decisions for the most part, but rather to see what options are out there and build relationships. Take the business cards you have gathered and follow

Steve Cox

Vice President of Economic Development

Congratulations to Dymark Sign & Display This month’s winner is Dymark Sign & Display |

Dymark Sign & Display is a successful company in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas. They have a community focus and donate to several nonprofits including Souls Harbor. They often donate printing services but also give back by hiring people who are homeless and looking for a second chance that turn into permanent and life-changing jobs. Presented By |

August 2015 Winner | casIenc. S h oy &wA w ards,

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Engravable Gifts Awards Trophies

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Rogers Little Theater Is Now Arkansas Public Theatre

July 30 | 2015 – The Rogers Little Theater Boards of Directors and Producers announced in June a rebranding initiative that includes changing the name of the organization to Arkansas Public Theatre at the historic Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers. The Creative Management Committee, Board of Directors and Board of Producers decided it was time Rogers Little Theater chose a moniker that truly speaks to the inclusiveness and strength in a well-populated landscape of nonprofits - the importance of a community theater’s transformative role in the lives of those who share in its experience. In a nod to the past and beautiful location in which Arkansas Public Theatre resides the APT identity will include – At the Victory. APT is honored to have the continued support of our community, the City of Rogers and Mayor Greg Hines as it continues to grow and expand its audience and donor base. That support allows APT to continue to bring the arts to all ages. Now going into its 30th year, APT is Arkansas’ Public Theater, producing classic, cutting edge, and fresh from Broadway plays, musicals and special events at the historic Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers. Over 20,000 audience members have attended productions during the past two seasons. With a large subscription base and funding support from some of the area’s most prominent businesses, foundations and community groups, Arkansas Public Theatre continues to be a vibrant part of the region. Arkansas Public Theatre is a 501(c)(3) taxexempt organization.

Beaver Water District Releases Annual H2O Report

July | 2015 – Beaver Water District’s annual H2O Report provides information about the quality of your drinking water and the water quality in Beaver Lake. For more than half a century, Beaver Water District has pumped water from Beaver Lake and then cleaned, purified and sold that water at economical prices (currently the wholesale price of $1.26 per thousand gallons) to Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville. These cities then resell the water to their customers. While Beaver Lake’s raw water quality varies throughout the year, the drinking water that is pumped to your home must be of consistent quality at all times. For a copy of the report visit BWDH2O.org.

Walton Arts Center’s Main Building Closes for Construction

July 1 | 2015 – Walton Arts Center’s main building in Fayetteville closed July 1, and will reopen in early November for a full season of programming while construction continues until the scheduled completion in November 2016. During the summer renovation, the Walton Arts Center Box Office has moved to a temporary location in Nadine Baum Studios with regular business hours of Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. The Walmart AMP Box Office located in Rogers is now open Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Stay on top of the latest news at WaltonArtsCenter.org.

Lake Atalanta Closes to Public for Park Improvements

July 13 | 2015 – The City of Rogers announced July 13 that Lake Atalanta is now closed to the public for construction and park improvements. It is anticipated that the construction will take up to a year to complete and the park can be reopened in the summer 2016. Questions should be addressed to David Hook, Facilities Development Manager at (479) 621-1186.

Do You Have Open Positions? Post to the RogersLowell.com The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce offers an online Job Bank available at no cost to members. The Job Bank enables members to post open positions along with job descriptions and requirements. This free service is available only to members, however, available jobs may be viewed by anyone visiting RogersLowell.com.

Go to RogersLowell.com, visit the “Live & Work” section and click on “Find a Job” RogersLowell.com | AUGUST2015

2015 NWA Business Expo | Connections Start Here

he region’s largest business expo kicks off at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center on Tuesday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. The Expo Floor closes at 4:00 p.m. This first class event is an opportunity for your business to affordably showcase its products and services to hundreds of attendees including business decision-makers and consumers. At noon, the Gone in 60 Seconds (G60) elevator pitch contest will return featuring local entrepreneurs facing off in a fun format to present their best new business start-up ideas to potential investors. Featured judges include Dr. John James (Acumen Brands), Amy Callahan (Collective Bias) and Nick Dozier (Atlas Technology Group). Learn more about how to register, rules and prizes at RogersLowell.com. Attendance is free for NWA Business Expo attendees. G60 contest participants must pre-register.

services to new customers, increase awareness of your business, learn about other local businesses to find new partnerships and source new vendors, network for new contacts, and generate new leads. Exhibit space has been selling fast and will sell out. Class A booths ($550), Class B booths ($425), Class C booths ($225) and Non-Profit booths ($100) are still available for members. Think about it. Participating in the Expo helps increase awareness of your business so that buyers know who you are and what you offer when they have a need. That is priceless. There’s good reason why the Expo Hall keeps expanding and exhibit space selling out each year. Reserve your space now.

Exposure for Sponsors | It’s Not Too Late

to establish your credibility in the region and gain exposure to decision-makers - last year’s attendance drew almost 1,000 attendees throughout the day.

Purchase your sponsorship and exhibit space now at RogersLowell.com - just click the banner on the home page to easily find the event page. Don’t forget to join exhibitors, sponsors and Chamber members the Monday night before the NWA Business Expo (August 10), for a fun night of networking at the KickOff Party from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Crossland Construction’s office in Rogers.

There are a limited number of sponsorships still available at various price points. Show your Cost Effective Trade Marketing for support for the business community while also Businesses of All Sizes promoting your business to influential business For as little as $225 ($100 for non-profits) people in Northwest Arkansas by becoming a you can demonstrate and sell your products and sponsor. The NWA Business Expo is a perfect forum

MONDAY | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

NWA BUSINESS EXPO | EXPO KICK-OFF PARTY at Crossland Construction (on their balcony) Network with other Exhibitors & Chamber Members

TUESDAY | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

TUESDAY | 10:00 a.m. NWA BUSINESS EXPO | EXPO FLOOR OPENS

GONE IN 60 SECONDS ELEVATOR PITCH CONTEST

FREE Attendance for Expo Attendees FREE Registration for G60 Participants Attendees & Participants Must Pre-Register

TUESDAY| 4:00 p.m. EXPO FLOOR CLOSES

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors | Expo Sponsors

G60 Sponsor

Exhibitors Lounge Sponsor

Media Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Expo Bag Sponsors

Chamber Welcomes New AEDC Executive Director

he Government Affairs and Large Industry Council Committees welcomed the new Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), Mike Preston, to address the Committees at the Chamber’s Downtown Rogers office July 9. Preston is the former Vice President for Government Relations with Enterprise Florida, and was tapped by Governor Asa Hutchinson to lead the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) earlier this year. AEDC is the state’s job development agency and works

to recruit and retain businesses in the state. Preston, 32, had worked with Enterprise Florida since 2008. Enterprise Florida is a public-private partnership that serves as that state’s economic recruiting arm. Florida is considered one of the leading states in the country in attracting new projects for economic development. Preston discussed the value and importance of both the state and local communities working together to further develop economic development opportunities. He provided attendees insights on his approach to the job and his vision for the agency that he’s been

tasked with leading. Preston also gave a good report on his activities during his first 90 days on the job. He shared details about Governor Hutchinson’s recent trips to Europe and Silicon Valley which promoted the State of Arkansas to prospects as an attractive place to do business and consider when they are planning locations for future facilities. “Mr. Preston left a favorable impression on everyone in attendance and we are expecting good things from AEDC under his leadership, “ said Jon Moran, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Rockin’ and Rollin’ Summer in Rogers

Rogers Cycling Festival | August 1-2, 2015 Five Races, Two Days, One Historic Festival

Whitesnake with the Dead Daisies @ The Walmart AMP | August 15, 2015

Frisco Festival

This ‘80s-era rock ‘n’ roll band known for hits like “Here I Go Again” is stopping at the Walmart AMP The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders in Rogers as part of their 2015 The Purple Tour! Visit are excited to announce the inaugural Rogers ArkansasMusicPavilion.com for more information. Cycling Festival. For those who have enjoyed the Race for the Spike and the Frisco 5 Card Poker Ride Hank Williams Jr. with 38 Special and in recent years, you will have the opportunity to Whiskey Myers @ The Walmart AMP | participate in those events as well as an expanded August 22, 2015 menu of cycling events. There are opportunities for all skill levels and events for road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts. Visit RogersCyclingFestival.com for more information.

Shrek the Musical @ RLT | August 2-6-9, 2015 True country music fans won’t want to miss it when Bocephus comes back to Northwest Arkansas to sing such iconic hits as “A Country Boy Can Survive,” “Family Tradition,” “There’s a Tear in My Beer” and many more! Visit ArkansasMusicPavilion. com for more information. Rogers Little Theater (RLT) will present Shrek The Musical music by Jeanine Tesori, book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig on August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. with Sunday performances at 2:00 p.m. Seating for dinner theater begins 90 minutes before curtain and the meal is served until thirty minutes before curtain. All non-dinner seating begins thirty minutes before curtain time. Performances are held at the historic Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers. For more information, visit RogersLittleTheater.org or call (479) 631-8988.

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Frisco Festival

Frisco Festival | August 28-29, 2015

The 2015 Frisco Festival is Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29 in Frisco Park, located in Downtown Rogers. Started in 1984, Frisco Festival celebrates Rogers’ heritage in a spirited way, showcases our city’s rich traditions and promotes community pride. On the last weekend of August, more than 25,000 people descend on Downtown Rogers to enjoy this two-day festival that features live music, delicious food and ice-cold beverages, along with arts and crafts, carnival rides, children’s activities and a 5K walk/run. Call Main Street Rogers, Inc. at (479) 936-5487 for more information.

Frisco Festival

Northwest Arkansas MSA Joins Economic Growth List (from Bloomberg)

aples, Florida topped the list of metropolitan areas that are expected to see the most economic growth next year, according to an analysis of data in a new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors prepared by IHS Global Insight. The economy there will grow 4.9 percent in 2016 (ranked no. 7), according to the forecasts. The Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Area (Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers) will grow a projected 4.2 percent in 2016 according to the analysis by Bloomberg.com.

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Joplimo Mattress Bryan Slavens 2012 S. Promenade Blvd. Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 636-1905 | joplimo.com Bed & Mattress

First Western Vicki Miller 575 Memorial Dr. Bella Vista, AR 72714 (479) 855-3081 | fwbank.com Banks and Banking Associations

New School Brooke Peterson 2514 New School Pl. Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 521-7037 | thenewschool.org Organizations

Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider& Pawlik, PLLC Nick Arnold 112 W. Center St., Ste. 555 Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 621-0006 | arkattorneys.com Attorneys Martinez Law Firm, PLLC Miriam Martinez 1421 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 202-5275 | martinezlawfirmpllc.com Attorneys

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Rouge Salon & Nail Spa Jackie Tran 800 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 14 Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 254-8222 | rougesalonspa.com 2012 S. Promenade Blvd., Ste. 3 Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 926-8100 | rougesalonspa.com Beauty Salons Studio H Salon Heath Carroll 1000 S.E. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 644-1915 Beauty Salons SUP Outfitters Melody Elliott P.O. Box 624 Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 244-7380 | SUP-Outfitters.com Recreation Sylvan Learning Center of Rogers Courtney Wright 4408 W. Walnut St., Ste. 3 Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 903-7210 | sylvanNWA.com Educational Enrichment/Tutoring Travel Freedom Plus Cheryl Cook Rogers, AR 72758 | (479) 721-8674 discoverptp.com/TravelFreedomPlus Travel Agencies

True Blue Inc. - Labor Ready Matt Pennington 1300 N. Thompson St., Ste. M Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 750-3212 | laborready.com Employment Agencies/Services University of Arkansas Department of Athletics - Ticket Department Wendell Toliver 1295 S. Razorbacks, Ste. B Fayetteville, AR 72702 (479) 575-7781 | arkansasrazorbacks.com Colleges and Universities US Health Advisors Terry Griggs Cave Springs, AR 72718 (479) 320-9478 | ushagent.com/terrygriggs Insurance Westrock Coffee Company Michael Wright Lowell, AR 72745 (501) 297-4501 | westrockcoffee.com Coffee Service & Supply www.nwadelivery.com Justin Day Springdale, AR 72764 (417) 234-6909 | nwadelivery.com Restaurant Delivery Service

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June 2015

CHEF SHUTTLE 5500 Pinnacle Point Dr., Rogers

EDWARD JONES – Neal Smith 5310 Village Pkwy., Ste. 3, Rogers

FREEDOM5:ONE MINISTRIES 4201 W. New Hope Rd., Ste. 101, Rogers

UNCLE MADDIO’S PIZZA JOINT 2012 S. Promenade Blvd., Ste. 9, Rogers

LAFFERTY FAMILY CARE 1706 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 4, Bentonville

RAUSCH COLEMAN HOMES DIXIELAND CROSSING 1550 Kelley Dr., Rogers

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |

SUPERSUE’S LITTLE TREASURES 320 N. Bloomington St., Lowell

SAVE THE DATE | Wednesday, September 16 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and during the year. This orientation is beneficial for new Free and Open to Members the programs that benefit you and your business at Mem- members, members that want a refresher on what the Registration Required ber Orientation. Here’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself and your employees with all of the benefits available through your Chamber membership. You’ll learn more about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to promote your business, and more about Chamber advertising media to incorporate into your marketing plan. Member Orientation is offered every other month

Chamber has to offer and new company representatives. It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership. Member Orientation is conducted by members of the Small Business Council and is free and open to all members. Please register as space is limited to the first 40 respondents.

Presenting Sponsor |

Platinum Sponsor |

Gold Sponsor |

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | June 2015 30+ years

House of Webster - 61 years Beall Barclay & Company - 55 years Central United Methodist Church - 53 years Glad Manufacturing Company - 44 years Best Sports - 36 years

21-30 years

George & Jan Skopecek My Other Mother Child Care Center & Pre-School Peace Lutheran Church Vantine, Barrett & VanWinkle CPA’s, PLLC Walton Arts Center

11-20 years

Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Best Western Inn of the Ozarks CBI + Team Clack Corporation Cross Church Pinnacle Hills Dilly Dally’s Edwards Optical, P.A. Hull & Company Kwik Kar Service Center Lindsey & Associates - Bill McClard Lowell Chiropractic & Health

Mathias Properties, Inc. Robert Half International Saatchi & Saatchi X Sam’s Club #8209 West Termite & Pest Management Inc.

6-10 years

Arkansas Musicworks, LLC Arkansas Self Storage, LLC Bailey & Thompson Tax & Accounting, P.A. The Belford Group Central Research, Inc. Country Inn and Suites Dorsey Dental Lab, Inc. EJ Johnson Group - Christy Fournier Golden Corral Great Southern Bank Homewood Suites by Hilton Innovative Business Furniture, Inc. IRWP: Illinois River Watershed Partnership Jason’s Deli Junior League of Northwest Arkansas Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Kimberly-Clark Marmic Fire and Safety Pinnacle Chiropractic & Family Wellness, PLLC

SAVE THE DATE

2015 NWA Fall Job Fair | Wednesday, October 7 THE LARGEST & LONGEST RUNNING JOB FAIRS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

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Rogers Public Education Foundation Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC Texas Land and Cattle Steak House TruGreen Lawn Care Up to Par Technology Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks WealthPath Investment Advisors

2-5 years

1st Plumbing Services American National Insurance- Jerald Bolander Bikes, Blues & BBQ Camping World RV Sales Car Solutions LLC CBRE Northwest Arkansas Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas City Title & Closing, LLC Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas Godfrey & Black, Brick-Stone-Fireplaces & More IMWell Health Jana Della Rosa for State Representative District 90 Lucy’s Diner Mercury Title Mike’s Hard Lemonade

Modus Studio, PLLC Northwest Arkansas Project Management Institute Rockin’ Pig Saloon Concert Venue Say Cheez Photo Booth Select Staff SPMI - My HR Professiona;s Whitney Mountain Lodge Zaxby’s

1 year

American Legion Family American National Insurance Seth Livingston Big Brothers Big Sisters Boneheads Edward Jones - Sonny Brainerd, Financial Advisor Foundation Specialities, Inc. Gateway Planning Hank’s Fine Furniture Simplemachine Skinny Fiber - Myra Wagoner Super 8 Bentonville UFC Gym Fayetteville Whispering Hills Cabins, LLC

SAVE THE DATE

6th Annual Bowling for Business | Friday, November 13 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Rogers Bowling Center

Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Hosted by: Presenting Sponsors:

Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet

Location:

August 4, 2015 Cox Business Tropical Smoothie 3351 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers September 8, 2015 Fast Lane Entertainment Fast Lane Entertainment 1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell

Hosted by:

Location:

August 20, 2015

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

3606 Southern Hills Blvd., Ste. 200 Rogers

September 17, 2015

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

1086 Athens Ave., Ste. G, Bethel Heights

Speaker:

Topic:

Corry Hull with Legacy Capital Group

Affordable Care Act Update

Host Sponsors:

Location:

Cox Business Keypoint Church

Keypoint Church 3700 Medical Center Pkwy., Bentonville

Hosted at:

Location:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 West Walnut St., Rogers

Presenting Sponsor: Cherokee Casino

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: First Western

Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor: KNWA

August 5, 2015

Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor: Sweet D’z Express Bakery

Presenting Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

September 30, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Platinum Sponsor:

Crain Automotive Team

September 16, 2015

Gold Sponsor: Arvest Bank

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce e Your Banner Ad Her The Good Life

Advertise in the annual tourism and relocation print guide (also published online) featuring maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and convention attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2016-2017 issue now.

RogersLowell.com

Advertise online in the Chamber’s website and reach thousands of unique visitors each month. Paid advertising options include leaderboard ads (at the top of highly visited web pages), featured banners on select web pages and enhanced listings. Free online options include listing your business in the website’s Business Directory, offering eCoupons, sharing events in the Community Calendar and posting news in the Members News section with links to your website.

Your Banner Ad Here Chamber Voice

Advertise and place promotional inserts in the monthly printed newsletter (also published online) that’s mailed to nearly 4,000 members at the first of each month. It’s an affordable and cost effective way to promote your business brand, products and services to decision-makers. Ads are due on the 10th and inserts due on the 15th of the month prior to each issue. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

eNewsletters

On Mondays (Monday Memo) and Thursdays (Calendar at a Glance) the Chamber communicates weekly to over 5,000 members, business leaders and qualified buyers via professionally produced emails. Provide us your banner ad (design not included) by the last Friday of the month to advertise in the upcoming month’s issues. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

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