Chamber Voice Newsletter | August 2017

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ogers Experimental House (RXH) is a cooperative platform for creative activity, incubating contributions to the cultural fabric of Northwest Arkansas by collaborating on an array of services, material resources, and learning opportunities for artists, designers, entrepreneurs and the local community. After much anticipation, Rogers Experimental House has announced the location for their creative space, 121 W. Walnut St. on the bricks in Downtown Rogers. For the next eight months, the first floor will be used to pilot a pop-up location supporting various creative activities, projects, and community initiatives. The long-term goal of the Rogers Experimental House is to build a community-accessible resource for people to create, inspire and learn.

Community Creative Studio Opens for Makers of All Kinds

About the Building The historic structure was built in 1912 and for many years supported retail on the ground floor and the Elks Lodge upstairs. Most recently the building was occupied by an architectural and engineering firm but has sat empty for nearly a decade. While others may see an old building, RXH Board President Dayton Castleman sees 6,000 square feet of potential.

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Focus on the Community | Brewer Wins National Title, Competes Globally and More Stories from Around the Community

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Focus on the Community | Full Moon Kayak Tours Offered by Hobbs State Park and More Stories from Around the Community

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Focus on Education | 2017 Thank-A-Teacher Celebration and Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast

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"Networking with a Purpose" at Business After Hours; 2017 Fall Golf Tournament September 8

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Small Business Corner | Introducing Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA Program; NWA Home to Three Fortune 500 Companies

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Business Partnerships: A Vital Part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

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Focus on the Community | Arkansas Public Theatre Season 32 Quick Guide

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Welcome New Members | June 2017 Ribbon Cuttings | June 2017; Visit Rogers’ Jernigan, Parker Complete Inaugural Year at STS Marketing College Chamber Membership Renewals | June 2017

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

Rockin' and Rollin' Summer in Rogers | #RogersRocks in August

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quick reference calendar | AUGUST Business Building Events

Upcoming Meetings

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8.2 | Chamber University Sunrise Seminar Series – Topic: The Beginners Guide to SEO 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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8.3 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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8.8 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Capital Abstract & Title Co. LLC

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8.8 | Education Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 West Walnut Street

Rogers-Lowell Area

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

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Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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8.9 | Thank-a-Teacher Celebration and Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Rogers High School

P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485

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8.9 | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Meeting 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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8.17 | “Networking with a Purpose” at Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Acosta Sales & Marketing

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8.18 | Government Affairs Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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8.28 | Ambassadors About Town 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Location TBD

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September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. Postmaster send address changes to: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Office Manager/Executive Assistant katie@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

Heather Friday Finance Manager heather@rogerslowell.com

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

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

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

BOA RD O F DI R E C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Chairman-Elect Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Treasurer Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Past Chairman Nick Hobbs, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. President/CEO Raymond Burns

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2017 DIRECTORS

Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

2018 DIRECTORS

Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO David Roth, WorkMatters Tina Winham, SC Johnson A Family Company

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Dr. Marlin Berry - Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael - The Gyde Group Barry Moehring - Benton County Judge Richard D. Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum W. Dan Hendrix - World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Tom Hopper - Crafton, Tull

Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites of NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Mike Power - First Security Bank Dawn Spragg - Central United Methodist Curch Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission

2019 DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull, Legacy Capital Group Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Chris Sultemeier Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance

DIVISION CHAIRS

Community Development - Tina Winham Membership Services - Keri Earwood Economic Development - Jeff Milford Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Frank Bailey & Jon Harrell

...Continued from Page 1 “I came to Northwest Arkansas to help shape the rapidly transforming art and culture landscape, and I noticed how difficult it was to access certain services, tools and specialized studios that I’d taken for granted in larger urban areas with more developed art and creative environments,” Castleman said. “I’d like to see that access grow in our area because it’s an important component of a healthy creative ecosystem. I want to attract artists and entrepreneurs to Rogers, and help make it a hub for people who make things.”

The RXH plans to feature various specialized art studios, art classes, co-work spaces, and areas for 3-D printing. They have a partnership planned with GPP Cycling to develop a bicycle repair clinic to teach people how to repair and maintain their bicycles. The organization, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, envisions for the future a permanent location close to Downtown Rogers that includes a commercial kitchen space, computer, art and technology studios and wood and metal shop spaces, to name a few.

More about RXH Two of the five RXH board members have experience developing makerspaces in other cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia, and Rome, Georgia.

RXH currently has three public art/mural projects in the works that will involve students from Rogers high schools, with one of the murals appearing at the Rogers Activity Center skateboard park.

How You Can Help The RXH launched a crowd source funding campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise $12,000 and begin the creative offerings. To maximize the potential of the temporary space, RXH has some immediate financial needs. Members of the community who are willing to partner with RXH and donate time, talent and financial items or services such as art supplies and equipment, work tables, supplies for painting murals, 3-D printing materials, etc. will be recognized by name with a 3-D printed hexagonal tile on an ever-growing mosaic honeycomb donor wall.

For more information, contact the Rogers Experimental House by phone at (479) 2028631, follow them on Facebook at facebook. com/rogersxhouse or visit their website at experimentalhouse.com.

2017 RXH PROJECT AREAS

ROGERS EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ART AND DESIGN | Workshops, classes, and exhibition CO-WORKING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT FABRICATION AND MAKING | Woodworking, Technology-driven Tools PUBLIC ART CURATION AND DEVELOPMENT CULINARY | Unique Community Dining Experiences PERFORMANCE | Site-specific Dance, Theatre, and Music Productions CYCLING | Cooperative Bike Shop

PRESIDENT | Dayton Castleman, Artist, Museum Manager at 21c Museum Hotel VICE PRESIDENT | Jessica Hester, AIA | LEED AP | NCARB, Owner/Architect, Verdant-Studio SECRETARY | Karen Wagaman, VP of Downtown Development, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce TREASURER | David Vaden, CPA, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, LLP Morgan Hooker, Principal, High Street Real Estate Development, LLC

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2017 Thank-A-Teacher

Celebration

THANK-A-TEACHER CELEBRATION SPONSORS Presented By |

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Teacher Education

Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, August 9 Rogers High School Learn More at RogersLowell.com Thank-a-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture This is the Chamber’s second annual event that celebrates local teachers who are making a big difference in the world.

Teachers give our children so much: a boost of confidence when needed; extra help when they are having trouble learning; and a welcoming presence in the classroom. Our teachers also use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of workforce that will keep our businesses and our community thriving well into the future.

And though we can never thank them enough, this event is an opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate all that they do. Here is your chance to give back to the community and say thank you by rewarding our teachers with valuable door prizes. About 1,000 teachers are expected to attend the celebratory event.

Sponsorships may still be available, too.

Contact Member Services at memberservices@ rogerslowell.com to explore further.

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Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Presented By Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. Welcome Teachers Back to School!

Purchase Your Exhibit Booth Space Before August 7 The Education Committee of the Chamber will host the annual Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. at Rogers High School on Wednesday, August 9. This is a great opportunity to present your products and services to more than 1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter schools, private schools and the community college.

Booth space is very affordable, starting at $100 for non-profits and $125 for businesses.

Sponsor booths are also available with added benefits by contacting Member Services at memberservices@rogerslowell.com. To purchase a booth space now just register at RogersLowell.com or call (479) 636-1240.

Platinum Sponsors |

Gold Sponsor |

Silver Sponsors |

Arkansas State Teachers Association First Security Bank Penny Lane Childcare Center

TEACHER EDUCATION FAIR & APPRECIATION BREAKFAST SPONSORS Presented By |

(50% Black & PMS 187c)

Platinum Sponsor |

Gold Sponsor |

Silver Sponsors |

AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO Harps Food Store, Inc. iHeartMedia

Bronze Sponsors |

Malco Theaters Nabholz Construction Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball ServPro Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC Unify Financial Credit Union

“Networking with a Purpose” at Business After Hours Networking with a Purpose Presenting Sponsor |

Event Details Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST Acosta Sales & Marketing 4204 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 101 Rogers, AR 72758 Trade Show Exhibit Booths | $100 (Members) and $150 (Non-Members) Registration Required for Trade Show FREE Admission to the Public “Networking with a Purpose” is a non-profit showcase hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. This event features a Business After Hours with local non-profits and is set up so you can meet and network with contacts from a variety of organizations. You’ll find out how you can volunteer and contribute,

learn what services are provided by non-profits, and discover what products and services these organizations need.

Showcase Your Organization’s Mission | Purchase Exhibit Booth Space Northwest Arkansas non-profit organizations (NPOs) are invited to participate in this event’s trade show by purchasing an exhibit booth.

Showcase your organization to potential volunteers, donors and board members.

Distribute materials about your mission, recruit volunteers to support your programs, and engage the community in the work you do that helps make Northwest Arkansas a great place to live, work and play.

Admission is FREE to the public! Food and drinks will be available.

Networking with a Purpose Co-Sponsor |

Business After Hours 2017 Presenting Sponsor |

Networking with a Purpose Food Sponsor |

Networking with a Purpose Beverage Sponsor |

Networking with a Purpose Wine Sponsor |

2017 Fall Golf Tournament September 8

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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 an afternoon of golf to help seal the deal or say thank you for their business. Invite your employees to show them how much they are appreciated. It’s a great event for networking and building your relationships in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, for only $500 per team.

Enjoy a Day on the Course | Contests, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food Players may test their skills in the hole-in-one contest, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests to win prizes. Prizes will also be awarded for top finishing teams. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages. Golfers will also enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Golden Corral of Rogers.

Don’t Miss the 19th Hole Celebration The 19th Hole Party begins around 5:00 p.m. and features delicious food sponsored by Golden Corral of Rogers. This is a fun celebration of the day where tournament winners are announced. We’ll serve up lots of refreshing beverages and fun.

Increase Your Company’s Exposure 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 Shelle Summers at (479) 619-3187 or ssummers@rogerslowell.com.

Register Your Team Today Tee times are 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is served at noon in the Club House.

Contact Shelle Summers at (479) 636-1240 or ssummers@RogersLowell.com for more details and assistance.

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors |

www.mcgheeinsurancenwa.com

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Introducing Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA Program

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the new Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA program. Designed for professional business women in Northwest Arkansas, this new program will offer business and personal networking and programs that are audience driven on topics, discussions, and formats. A committee chaired by Carrie Wilson from Mass Mutual Finacnial Group and made up of members of the Small Business Council, Chamber staff, and member volunteers met in July to review the results of a recent online survey and initiate the first steps in creating this new program.

Launching 2018 The full details of the program are still a work in progress. Discussions in the first meeting focused on not just recreating what similar groups are currently doing or have done well in the past, but also bringing new and fresh ideas to life. Committee members are aiming to create an atypical networking and development program that will put new twists on the “tried and true” networking formats. The committee will continue to meet monthly throughout 2017 with the first Hustle in Heels program to launch in the first quarter of 2018.

How to Stay Up-to-Date A kick-off event/launch party is being planned for November to officially announce the new program and release details of the 2018 schedule.

Keep an eye out for upcoming Chamber Voice

articles, eNews Monday Memo announcements, and the Chamber’s social media for updates about Hustle in Heels and launch party details. If you have any questions about this new program please contact Steve Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

Northwest Arkansas Home to Three Fortune 500 Companies

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he 2016 Fortune 500 Largest U.S. Corporations list was recently released and Northwest Arkansas again had three companies on the list headquartered here. While many on the list have offices in our area, Walmart Stores, Tyson Foods, Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. have their main corporate offices in our area.

Walmart topped the list as the largest U.S. corporation, repeating its ranking from the 2015 list. Tyson Foods is ranked number 82 while J.B. Hunt moved up nine spots from 2015 to number 407 this year.

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Northwest Arkansas has benefited greatly by having these world-class companies headquartered here. Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “It is no coincidence that Northwest Arkansas is growing along with these industry leaders.

The corporate leadership these companies provide, the talent they bring in, and the many support businesses in our area continue to make Northwest Arkansas one of the top places to live and work in the country and the world.”

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Business Partnerships: A Vital Part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

ver the past three years, the Rogers Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) department has increased its number of business partnerships with local businesses, industries, non-profit and civic organizations. These partnerships have proven to be a vital part of the continued improvement of the district’s career and technical programs and alignment with current and projected workforce demands within both Rogers and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region.

The Rogers Public Schools CTE department is grateful to the businesses, industry and community partners for their participation in the Career & Technical Advisory Councils, classroom and school presentations, career conferences, facility tours, parent and student events, and career fairs. It’s also appreciative of the opportunities for teachers to participate in local business conferences and networking

events sponsored by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

The department would like to extend a special thank you to Central States Manufacturing and Multi-Craft Contractors who participated in the Modern-Day Workplace Training and Teacher Internship program, which was a collaborative endeavor with the Arkansas Economic Development Council (ADEC) and the Arkansas Department of Career Education. The ADEC provided training related to Lean 101 and Six Sigma practices that introduced teachers to strategies used within the modern workplace designed to create an efficient work environment.

The CTE department looks forward to the upcoming school year and the continued work with existing partnerships, as well as opportunities to establish new partnerships that will help build capacity within the CTE programs. Partnerships with local business and

industry help develop and offer educational and training programs that focus on the skill sets that align with each respective business/ industry certification requirements and workforce demands.

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Brewer Wins National Title, Competes Globally

April & June | 2017 – Dylan Siemens became the U.S. Brewers Cup Champion at the three-day U.S. Coffee Championships in Seattle in April, which gave him the opportunity to represent the United States at the World Brewers Cup Championship in June in Budapest, Hungary. There he placed 19th out of 41 brewers from around the globe in the competition based on manual brewing. The coffee lab now has three locations -- on Sunset Ave. in Springdale, on Gregg Ave. in Fayetteville, in Midtown Center in Bentonville -- and a fourth is coming to E. Walnut St. in Rogers soon, adding to the region’s growing culinary scene and the role of coffee in it.

Women’s Pavilion in Downtown Rogers Celebrates 20 Years May | 2017 - Women’s Pavilion serves approximately 1,700 Cancer patients and survivors per year with mastectomy and wig products. The facility is American Board for Certification Accredited and its staff includes ABC Certified Fitters. The company files all insurance claims and accepts assignment allowing low or no out- of-pocket expenses for clients. It offers the largest selection of mastectomy and wig products in the four-state area. Additional products include bras, turbans, hats, scarves and apparel. It also provides under and uninsured women of the area with gently used and donated mastectomy bras, prosthetics, wigs and turbans at no cost.

Highlands Oncology Group Nurse Named Among Best Nurses in NWA List May | 2017 - Anne Vanhook, of Highlands Oncology Group, Northwest Arkansas’ leading cancer treatment provider, was included on the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s annual list of top nurses in the region. The list was published in congruence with National Nurses Week. It is

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published each year to celebrate the dedication of nurses locally and nationwide.

Highlands Oncology Group Building in Rogers

ORT Providing Free Fixed Route Fare to U.S. Veterans May | 2017 - Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) announced that U.S. Veterans, with valid Veterans Administration (VA) ID, will enjoy its fixed route services free of fare beginning June 5, 2017 and as permanent policy for the future. This policy is for the fixedroutes only as the pre-scheduled para-transit and demand/response models will remain at the regular fare. This policy will assist veterans in accessing all services available without transportation concerns. ORT has four Fixed

Routes in Fayetteville, five in Springdale, two in Rogers and one in Bentonville.

MSN.COM Ranks Benton County Healthiest in Arkansas June | 2017 - MSN.com ranked Benton County the healthiest county in Arkansas. Unhealthy behavior is one of the leading causes of poor health. About one in every four adults in Arkansas are smokers, and over 34 percent of adults are obese. In comparison, of all U.S. adults, 18 percent smoke and 28 percent are obese.

People living in Benton County tend to live healthier lives than is typical across Arkansas.

Only 16.3 percent of county residents smoke and 30.1 percent are obese, each the lowest shares of any county in the state.

Full Moon Kayak Tours Offered by Hobbs State Park

August | 2017 - Spend an evening on Beaver Lake while paddling your own kayak guided by a park interpreter. Learn the basics of paddling as you explore a calm area of Beaver Lake. The best part will be the lake exquisitely illuminated by the full moon. Recreational kayaks, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. Bring a bottle of water, bug spray, flashlight, and be sure to dress for the weather.

• Where | Begin at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area Visitor Center on Hwy. 12 just east of the War Eagle Rd./Hwy. 12 intersection.

• When | August 7 at 8:30 p.m., September 5 at 7:30 p.m., & October 5 at 7:00 p.m.

• Cost | $12 Adults, $6 children (6-12) Registration and pre-payment required. For more information and to register, call (479) 789-5000.

Michael Howard, BSN, MM, MSN, MHA, Named Chief Nursing Officer for Arkansas Children’s Northwest June | 2017 - Arkansas Children's has named Michael Howard, BSN, MM, MSN, MHA, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). He will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operations of Nursing/Patient Care Services at ACNW. Howard comes to ACNW from the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, where he served as the Director of Pediatric Emergency Services.

Michael Howard, Chief Nursing Officer for Arkansas Children's Northwest (photo provided by Wesley Hitt Photography)

For more than nine years he led the emergency services team and facilities, which includes two emergency departments, an urgent care center, a center for abused children and a staff of 120 personnel.

Mercy Opens Orthopedic Clinic in Rogers June | 2017 - Mercy Northwest Arkansas is making progress on its $247 million expansion plans.

The healthcare provider celebrated the opening of its most recent piece of the plan June 28. The 22,000-square-foot building at 1000 S. 52nd St. in Rogers is home to Mercy Clinic Orthopedics and Mercy Sports Medicine. The clinic is adjacent to Mercy Clinic Rheumatology and Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine and less than two miles north of Mercy Hospital.

Mercy is leasing the space and has invested $1.3 million into fixtures, furnishings and equipment for the clinic. It will include 13 providers — eight physicians and five certified physician assistants — 41 exam rooms and 15 casting beds.

AMP Fest Returns October | 2017 - AMP Fest is returning to the Walmart AMP this fall. The annual beer, music and tech festival for a good cause is organized

by Walton Arts Center’s Corporate Leadership Council and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The one-day festival will feature cutting-edge games, technology activations and interactive experiences as well as live music on three stages and craft beers from more than 20 local, regional and national breweries. A detailed schedule of performances and activities will be announced soon. All proceeds from the event go to support Walton Arts Center’s arts education programs. Visit amptickers.com for more information.

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ARKANSAS PUBLIC THEATRE

SEASON 32 Quick Guide

Season 32 I 2017-18 – Arkansas Public Theatre’s (APT) Season 32 features once again a mix of new, straightfrom-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 32 at APT. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Musical) Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien Auditions: July 31, 2017 Performances: September 15-17, 21-24, 28, 2017 October 1, 2017 EVERY DAY A VISITOR (Play) By Richard Abrons Auditions: September 18, 2017 Performances: November 3-5, 9-12, 2017 A CHRISTMAS STORY (Play) By Philip Grecian, based upon A Christmas Story, ©1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash

by Jean Shepherd

Auditions: November 6, 2017 Performances: December 8-10, 14-17, 2017

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THE PRODUCERS (Musical) Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks Auditions: December 11, 2017 Performances: February 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2018 LIVING ON LOVE (Play) By Joe DiPietro, based on the play Peccadillo by Garson Kanin Auditions: February 12, 2018 Performances (no performance Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018): March 30-3, 2018 April 5-8, 2018

AN ACT OF GOD (Play) By David Javerbaum Auditions: May 7, 2018 Performances: June 8-10, 14-17, 2018 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Musical) Lyrics by Tim Rick, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Auditions: June 11, 2018 for Adults Auditions: June 12, 2018 for Children’s Choir Performances: July 27-29, 2018 Aug. 2-5, 9-12, 2018

ANN (Play) By Holland Taylor Auditions: April 2, 2018 Performances: May 4-6, 10-13, 2018 All performances and auditions will be held at the historic Victory Theater in downtown Rogers, 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers. Auditions begin at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance times are 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, with Sunday performances at 2 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 www.arkansaspublictheatre.org or at the APT Box Office at (479) 631-8988.

Rockin’ and Rollin’ Summer in Rogers! |

#RogersRocks in August The Wedding Singer @ APT | August 3-6, 10-13, 2017 The Tony nominated Broadway musical hit The Wedding Singer (based on the hit movie) takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 p.m. Performances are held at the Victory Theater in historic Downtown Rogers. For more information, visit ArkansasPublicTheatre.org or call (479) 631-8988.

2017 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday | August 5-6, 2017 Arkansas will hold its annual sales tax holiday, beginning Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of: (1) Clothing and footwear if the sale price is less than one hundred dollars ($100) per item; (2) Clothing accessories and equipment if the sale price is less than fifty dollars ($50) per item; (3) School supplies; (4) School art supplies; and (5) School instructional materials. For more information, contact a customer service representative by phone Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (501) 682-7104.

Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini & Brett Young @ The Walmart AMP | August 5, 2017 After taking time to pursue solo projects last year, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood simultaneously share

plans to return to the road, with more than 65 shows planned in six countries on their You Look Good World Tour, presented by NABISCO. We welcome them to Rogers!

Straight No Chaser & Postmodern Jukebox with Jon McLaughlin | August 6, 2017 Fans of retro pop sounds with a cheeky modern twist are in for the experience of a lifetime this summer as Postmodern Jukebox and Straight No Chaser join forces for a co-headlining tour of the United States, delivering mash up classic pop stylings and modern pop hits in their own unique fashions.

Both bands deliver contemporary pop songs with timeless flair - the stylistic diversity, real musical and vocal skill, and dedication to craft of a bygone era.

Matchbox 20 and Counting Crows | August 7, 2017 This concert is brought to you by the 2017 Cox Concert Series. This year is the 20th anniversary of Matchbox Twenty and their breakthrough album Yourself or Someone Like You, which has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Counting Crows have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide after their multiplatinum breakout album August and Everything After in 1993.

Frisco Festival | August 25-26, 2017 The 2017 Frisco Festival is Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 in Downtown Rogers. Started in 1984, Frisco Festival celebrates Rogers’ Heritage in a spirited way by showcasing

our city’s rich traditions and promoting our 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, ice-cold beverages, along with arts and crafts, children’s activities, and a car show. Call Main Street Rogers, Inc. at (479) 936-5487 for more information.

Rogers Aquatics Center

Rogers Aquatics Center is three acres of water fun! Enjoy a leisure pool, 6-lane competition pool, lazy river, plunge pool with a rock climbing wall, tot pool for little ones, slides, food, pavilions, and so much more! For more information on hours, tickets, and group events, visit RogersAR.gov/aquaticscenter.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | June 2017 CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, & METABOLIC PROFESSIONALS, PLLC Dr. Anna Butler SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (501) 712-0709 | CAMPHOUSECALLS.COM CHIROPRACTORS

INTEGRATED DENTISTRY Noel Porter 1101 NE MCCLAIN RD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 250-4473 | SMILINGAGAIN.COM DENTISTS/DENTAL LABS/DENTAL CARE

JUDY COKER EA,CAA 1700 W. INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, STE. A | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 308-8335 | JUDYCOKEREA.COM ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE

JOHNNY BRUSCO’S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA Cory Knight 700 S.E. WALTON BLVD., STE. 10 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 268-6748 | JOHNNYBRUSCOS.COM RESTAURANTS - PIZZA

EDGEWOOD CREAMERY Melissa Fletcher 5888 FARM ROAD 1090 | PURDY, MO 65734 (417) 442-3010 | EDGEWOODCREAMERY.COM FOOD PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SUPPLIES & BROKERS

LIFESPRING WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE Tiffany Ruiz 1200 SE 28TH ST. SUITE 2 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 271-0005 | LIFESPRINGHEALTHCARE.COM PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

FIRST WESTERN Julie Damer 1008 S. WALTON BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 878-3455 | FWBANK.COM BANKS AND BANKING ASSOCIATIONS

ME LATTE CHOCOLATE Blanca Barajas 1902 S. 8TH ST., STE. 6 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 531-4292 | FACEBOOK.COM/MELATTECHOCOLATENWA/ COFFEE HOUSES

FROGDOGZ SCUBA Chris Perry 2800 W. HUDSON RD., SUITE B | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 877-6800 | FROGDOGZSCUBA.COM SCUBA - EQUIPMENT, TRAINING & TRIPS

MERCY CLINIC ORTHOPEDICS Diana Moore 1000 S. 52ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 531-4292 | MERCY.NET/PRACTICE/MERCY-CLINIC-ORTHOPEDICS-ROGERS CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

GARDEN CLUB OF ROGERS Marjorie Leonard ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 381-1258 | FACEBOOK.COM/GARDENCLUBOFROGERS/ ORGANIZATIONS

NEXTIVA Yaniv Mafjedi 8800 EAST CHAPARRAL RD .#300 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250 (800) 799-8600 | NEXTIVA.COM UTILITIES

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NWA MASSAGE THERAPY Glen Fleming and Shelley Hodnett 2863 OLD MISSOURI RD. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 117 CHAMPIONS BLVD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (OPENING SOON) (479) 685-7788 OR (479) 790-8523 | NWAMASSAGETHERAPY.COM/ MASSAGE THERAPY PENNY LANE CHILDCARE CENTER Alexandrea Galleur 1019 W. CYPRESS ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 426-0955 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK CHILD CARE PRECIPICE IP Angela Grayson 1202 N.E. MCCLAIN RD., STE. 139 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 259-2966 | PRECIPICEIP.COM LEGAL SERVICES RETURN ON INCENTIVES Jay Staggs SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (870) 918-8001 | RETURNONINCENTIVES.COM EVENT PLANNING SELECT STAFF Aaron Smith 202 W. SUNBRIDGE DR. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 444-6430 | SELECT-STAFF.COM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/SERVICES WAYPOINT MARINE Jeff and Maureen Wolfe 717 N. HWY. 62 | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 636-2628 | WAYPOINTMARINEAR.COM MARINE SERVICE & REPAIR

June 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

EVT - Enterprise Vision Technologies 5506 Walsh Lane, Rogers

First Western 1106 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics 1000 S. 52nd St., Rogers

Imperial Coffee Service 1505 Old Missouri Rd., Springdale

Metro Appliances & More 801 Metro Pl., Lowell

Visit Rogers’ Jernigan, Parker Complete Inaugural Year at STS Marketing College

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wo members of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce staff recently completed their first year in the Travel Marketing Professional Certification Program at Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College.

Leading Tourism Educational Program Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Marketing College, sponsored by Miles Partnership, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading continuing education programs for tourism.

Erin Jernigan, who received a Miles Partnership scholarship, and Kelly Parker, both of Visit Rogers, studied a curriculum of courses designed to teach marketing techniques from all facets of the tourism industry. The curriculum, which is all

completed at the University of North Georgia in Roswell, requires three one-week summer sessions and two projects to gain certification as a Travel Marketing Professional. More than 300 tourism professionals attended the college this year.

Miles Partnership is a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism. They work with more than 90 destinations and hospitality businesses to create forward-thinking print and digital content marketing solutions including Visit Rogers.

Contact Visit Rogers at VisitRogersArkansas. com. Contact Southeast Tourism Society by calling (770) 542-1523 or online at southeasttourism.org. Contact Miles Partnership by calling (800) 683-0010 or find them online at milespartnership.com.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | June 2017 30+ years Arkansas Workforce Center of Rogers - 59 years Beall Barclay & Company - 57 years Prarie Creek Development - 53 years Design Travel - 32 years Burger King - 31 years 21-30 years Benton County Funeral Home Buddy Burns Chapel Crossland Construction Eureka Pizza Fayetteville Mechanical Contractors, Inc. First Baptist Church of Rogers Mathias Properties, Inc. My Other Mother Child Care Center & Pre-School Northwest Arkansas Head Start Ozark Natural Science Center Peace Lutheran Church Sweetser Construction Tallchamps, LLC Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc. Vantine, Barrett & VanWinkle CPA’s, PLLC Verizon Wireless Walton Arts Center

Retail Design Collaborative SC Johnson A Family Company SCORE Chapter 0511 Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry Rogers Smith Family Clinic TownePlace Suites by Marriott U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waco Title Company Walker & Associates Realtors, Inc. Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3479 West Termite & Pest Management Inc. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP

6-10 years ABC Supply American National Insurance Company - Jerry Bolander ArkanPaws Pet Sitting Arkansas Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Arkansas MusicWorks, LLC Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates Arts Live Theatre, Inc. The Belford Group Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Solution Brown’s Collision Center Catering Unlimited Child Care Aware of 11-20 years Northwest Arkansas Advanced Information Cintas Corporation Management, LLC ARC Construction & Development, Inc. Com-Scape, Inc. Core Architects Arkansas Medical Imaging Domino’s Arkansas Mill Supply Co., Inc. Faithful Friends Animal Clinic Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Innovative Business Furniture, Inc. CDI Contractors, LLC Junior League of Northwest Arkansas Central Research, Inc. Lowell Chiropractic & Health Clack Corporation MainStay Suites The Computer Hut Marmic Fire and Safety Cooper Communities/CRI Providence Classical Cross Church Pinnacle Hills Christian Academy Dilly Dally’s Saving Grace, Inc. Harding University Northwest State Farm Insurance - Bryan Lewis Arkansas Professoinal Center Sturnk Properties Realty Dr. Matthew B. Harrison Christy Fournier Innisfree Health and Rehab Surplus Warehouse Keypoint Church WealthPath Investment Advisors Lewis & Clark Outfitters Zaxby’s Lindsey & Associates - Bil McClard Marketing Specialists, Inc. 2-5 years New Image Dental Arkansas Senior Resource Directory Northwest Physicians, LLC

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Bikes, Blues & BBQ Camping World RV Sales Capital Abstract & Title Co. LLC City Title & Closing, LLC Del Monte Foods, Inc. Delta Systems & Automation, Inc. The Egg & I Family Dental Care of Rogers Flying Fish Gearhead Outfitters Godfrey & Black, Brick, Stone, Fireplaces & More GPP Cycling & Multisport Shop GPPfitNWA Jana Della Rosa For State Representative District 90 One Source Innovation Ozark Regional Vein Center & Renew Aesthetics Patterson Home Builders, Inc. Rausch Coleman Homes Rockin’ Pig Saloon Concert Venue

Servpro Sign Studio Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Thrive Autism Solutions WestArk RSVP Westrock Coffee Company Whisinvest Realty, LLC Whispering Hills Cabins, LLC Women’s Health Associates 1 year A-Vision Real Estate Network Bank of America Innerplan Office Interiors Kurt Puttkammer Homes Merle Norman Cosmetics PRN Medical Services Red Feather Productions, LLC

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The Record, Bentonville

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.

AUGUST 2, 2017

AUGUST 8, 2017

AUGUST 17, 2017

Chamber University Presenting Sponsor:

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Sam’s Club

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

First Western

Topic:

Makena Collins

The Beginners Guide to SEO: 5 keys to Improve Your Search Engine Ranking

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Presenting Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor:

Host Sponsor:

BAH Presenting Sponsor:

Grand Savings Bank

Address:

Location:

Capital Abstract & 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Title Co., LLC Rd., Ste. 102, Rogers

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Gold Sponsor:

Location:

Address:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Address:

Acosta Sales & Marketing

4204 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 101, Rogers

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Legacy Capital Group

Location:

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Presenting Sponsor:

Sam’s Club

Crain Automotive Group

Networking with a Purpose Presenting Sponsor:

Capital Abstract & Title Co., LLC

Speaker: with ASBTDC

Golden Corral First Western

Platinum Sponsor:

Lewis Automotive Group

Gold Sponsors: KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC

Location:

NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

Cox Business

Address: 1000 S.E. Eagleway, Bentonville

Donating door prizes for chamber events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business as well as showcase your products & services.

If you’re interested in contributing a door prize to any of these events contact Jacque Eakins at Jacque@RogersLowell.com.

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Your Banner Ad Here 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 2017-2018 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.

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 nearly 4,000 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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317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 RogersLowell.com

Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.