DECEMBER2016 | Vol 11 Issue 12
The New Gateway to Downtown Rogers
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ake Atalanta is a special place for many and an important part of the historical fabric of Rogers. The reservoir, built from 1936-38 as a public works project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), is named for Atalanta Gregory, the wife of O.L. Gregory,
who donated most of the land that now forms the lake. For the first ten years of its existence, the area around Lake Atalanta was undeveloped and used primarily for fishing. In 1948 and 1949, a swimming pool, miniature golf course, roller skating rink, and restaurant were constructed. In the mid-1950s, Lake Atalanta became a water
source for the city with the construction of a water treatment plant. It’s a place where many memories have been made. On Saturday, October 29, after more than a year of renovations, the City of Rogers celebrated Lake Atalanta’s grand re-opening hosting over a thousand people from the community. Continued on Page 3...
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2016 Election Recap AT&T Contributes $18,000 to Support Leadership Development for NWA’s Young Professionals; Ambassador of the Third Quarter Q&A Bowling for Business Promotes Fun Team Building Call for Nominations | Annual Community Awards; Register Now for Your 2017 B2B VIP Status | Only $100
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Welcome New Members | October 2016 Ribbon Cuttings | October 2016 Chamber Membership Renewals | October 2016
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Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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quick reference calendar | DECEMBER 12.1 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Board – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Chairman-Elect – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Treasurer – Eric Pianalto– Mercy NWA Past Chairman – Mike Watts, FM Corporation President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
12.5 | Holiday Open House 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
2016 DIRECTORS
12.12 | Ambassadors About Town 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation Jeff Ratcliff Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance
12.13 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | George Nunnally Chevrolet
2017 DIRECTORS
12.13 | Chamber University – Topic: Are You Using the Right Type of Entity Structure... 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
12.14 | Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
2018 DIRECTORS
Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Tina Winham, NUK – USA Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank David Roth, WorkMatters
12.15 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | WorkSource NTS
Business Building Events
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Jeremy Barclay - Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael - TY North America - LLC Mike Clawson - Del Monte Foods - Inc. Bob Clinard - Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr - Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum Dan Hendrix - Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC President Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Dawn Spragg - CUMC Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier - Walmart Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission Mike Williams - NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters)
Upcoming Meetings
DIVISION CHAIRS
Community Development - Tina Winham Membership Services - Keri Earwood Economic Development - Jeff Milford Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485
AUDIT COMMITTEE David Hale Frank Bailey Jon Harrell
View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com
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staff Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com
Brad Phillips Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com
Amy Gober Director of Community Development amy@rogerslowell.com
Kelly Parker Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@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
Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com
Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com
Shelle Summers, IOM Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com
Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com
Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com
Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com
Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com
Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com
Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com
Vickie Grotts Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com
Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com
Erin Jernigan Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers erin@rogerslowell.com
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With the lake being a staple in the community for generations, residents could hardly wait to get back in the park to see renovations and new amenities that the second oldest park in Rogers now offers. Enhancements include six fishing piers, a natural splash pad for kids, a tree house, 2,000-foot boardwalk and much more. Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Chamber, emceed the grand re-opening and spoke during the ceremony’s welcome about the lake’s importance to the community, “As the water supply began to dwindle, we had to go to new sources. The park aged. It became time for a new vision for new generations. And today, we’re so happy to be able to see this beautifully renovated park. Nobody imagined it would turn out half as good as it did. A lot of people worked hard to restore its natural beauty to help it become our new community gathering place and our gateway to downtown.” Mayor Hines said in his closing remarks at the ceremony, “We’ve waited a long time for this day. We’ve doubled the land mass of Lake Atalanta, over 236 acres through land acquisitions. And because of the dollar for dollar match from the Walton Foundation that helped the city maximize public funds, this has become a reality today.”
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NWA BizCon 2016 |
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usinesses owners, professionals and entrepreneurs gathered November 1 for the new NWA BizCon 2016 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center. Attendees came to make new connections during the day’s activities, gain new knowledge and ideas at a variety of professional development seminars and explore what other businesses offer at the trade show held throughout the day. The day started with everyone in attendance listening to the breakfast keynote featuring speaker Mike Harvey, Interim CEO and President of the Northwest Arkansas Council, where he delivered an informative presentation on The State of Northwest Arkansas. The luncheon featured keynote Autumn Manning, Founder and CEO of YouEarnedIt.com in Austin. She presented a very compelling look at the importance of employee engagement today called Bottoms-Up: Creating an Employee-Driven Approach to Employee Engagement. The day ended with the always popular Gone in 60 Seconds Elevator Pitch competition where entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and the audience to win cash grand prizes. Judges chose Metknow App (Will Edwards) as one of the $1,000 Grand Prize winners (sponsored by Ernst & Young) and the $1,000 in Legal Services winner (provided by Padilla Pennington PLLC). The People’s Choice $1,000 Grand Prize winner (sponsored by Legacy National Bank) went to Prime Robotics (Ethan Rogers, Treyton Smith, Matthew Bragg, Brooklyn Hoback, Daniel Bragg and Ashton Hoback).
G60 People’s Choice Winner Prime Robotics
G60 Judge’s Choice Winner Metknow App
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DOWNTOWN ROGERS |
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Rogers 32nd Annual Christmas Parade - “A Woodlands Christmas” December 2, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Nearly 100 floats, marching bands, cars, kids, animals and more for the whole family! • 6: 00 p.m. | Nutcrackers performance by Ballet Westside • 6:30 p.m. | Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Frisco Park • 7:00 p.m. | Christmas Parade Marine Corp Toys for Tots Drive Through December 17, 2016 Bring a new, unwrapped toy and drop it off at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce or at one of the participating merchants in Downtown Rogers. Sleigh Full of Gifts Giveaway from Downtown Rogers Merchants Drawing December 2 Register to win a sleigh full of gifts donated by participating merchants in Downtown Rogers. Just visit downtown stores to register prior to the drawing.
Ugly Sweater Contest Winners Announced December 2 Snap a “selfie” in your ugly sweater in Downtown Rogers and post to either Instagram or GoDowntownRogers Facebook using #holidaybricks.
Holiday Movie at Arkansas Public Theatre | It’s A Wonderful Life December 16, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. It’s a semi-formal holiday movie night featuring a classic holiday movie at APT. Tickets are $8 and there will be a cash bar.
The Santaland Diaries at the Arkansas Public Theatre December 2-4, 8-11 Learn more about APT and purchase tickets | arkansaspublictheatre.org
Christmas Movie at Arkansas Public Theatre | Double Feature December 17, 2016 It starts at APT with the 1966 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 10:00 a.m., followed by Elf at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.
St. Nick on the Bricks | Santa at the Caboose December 3, 10 and 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Frisco Caboose (on the corner of Walnut St. and 1st St.) Santa Claus will be in Downtown Rogers and he’ll be hanging out (inside the Frisco Caboose) to hear what all the good girls and boys have on their gift list this year. Bring a camera or have free photos taken by a professional photographer and sent to you via email. 3rd Friday ON THE BRICKS December 16, 2016 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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2016 Online Small Business Needs Survey | Give Your Input
he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council are sending out the 2016 Small Business Survey in early December. This survey will be sent via an email link to Chamber members that employ less than 100 people. It will focus on identifying the needs of the small business community in Northwest Arkansas and learning how the Chamber may better serve them. Input from this survey will
also be used for direct member input on the types of content offered through Chamber University throughout the year. Answers will also help shape small business programming throughout the Chamber for 2017 and beyond. Thank You in Advance for Your Participation If you receive this survey, please take the time to complete it. Your input is a valuable part in the process of
Generate Holiday Sales | Submit Your eCoupons and Discounts to the RogersLowell.com
Business Directory’s Coupons and Discounts Web Page. The holidays are the perfect time to promote your business with an eCoupon and discount offer! Here’s an easy step-by-step process: 1. Go to the RogersLowell.com home page and click on the Members Only link (upper navigation) 2. Enter your User Name and Password to log-On (Call 636-1240 if you need help) 3. Go to the Quicklinks at the right and scroll down to “Add A Coupon”, then click on this link and click on the New Coupon button 4. Select Coupon Type from the drop down choices 5. Enter a description of the offer and complete the other required information 6. When you have finished, click Save 7. Once the eCoupon has been approved, you will receive a confirmation notification via email IMPORTANT: Please allow 24 hours for the eCoupon to be posted
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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.
http://web.rogerslowell.com/jobbank
CTE Student Organizations and Community Service Projects
areer & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of each career and technical education program, and include FFA (Future Farmers of America, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), TSA (Technology Student Association) and Skills USA. Student organizations provide opportunities for students to gain leadership skills, participate in academic and technical skills competitions, attend CTSO leadership conferences, and participate in community service projects. Each year, students representing the district’s CTSO groups organize fundraising events to raise money that is then donated to organizations, including the Make-AWish Foundation, March of Dimes and the
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determining how the Chamber and the Small Business Council may best serve you, our small business community. If you have questions, please contact Steve Cox, Sr. Vice President of Economic Development, at Steve@RogersLowell.com.
Alzheimer’s Association. Funds are also provided for student scholarships. For the past several years, Rogers High School has hosted Make-A-Wish celebrations that helped grant wishes for special children. This Fall, students in both the DECA and FBLA student organizations at Heritage High School will be participating in community service projects. Jeff Shaw, Heritage High School’s DECA sponsor shared information about the service projects that his students will participate in this year, which include the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Donation Project. The students will be collecting supplies such as crayons, coloring books, and personal size toiletries that will be provided to children and families during their stay at the hospital. The DECA group will also be raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and will be hosting the “Shattered Dreams” program, which
focuses on increasing the awareness and consequences of driving while drunk or under the influence of alcohol. Patrick Sullivan, Heritage High School’s FBLA sponsor, along with the FBLA student members, are participating in an Ozark Water Project shoe drive. Students will be collecting shoes during the upcoming weeks that will benefit others in need of shoes. The shoe drive will also include a teacher’s challenge designed increase the number of pairs of shoes that are collected during the drive. There are many opportunities for students in both middle school and high school to participate in community service projects through Career & Technical Student Organizations or classroom service projects that will help build leadership skills and increase the awareness of the importance of service to others and the community.
Last Chance to Register for the BAH Sweepstakes | Two Grand Prizes! DATE | Thursday, December 15, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. HOSTED BY | Worksource NTS
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LOCATION | 1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 28, Bentonville FREE EVENT FOR MEMBERS | Registration Not Required End the year networking at one of the Chamber’s most popular business-building events. Here’s your last chance to register for a chance to win two fantastic Grand Prizes sponsored by Adelman Vacations. Grand Prize #1 | Escape to Riviera Maya, Mexico (Hotel Accommodations) Grand Prize #1 includes hotel accommodations only (no airfare, ground shuttle service or other incidental expenses included). Grand prize is a complimentary three (3) night stay for two (2) people at NOW Sapphire Riviera Cancun located in Riviera Maya, Mexico and is sponsored by Adelman Vacations.
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Grand Prize #2 | $500 Travel Gift Certificate from Delta Vacations (Air and Hotel Package) Grand Prize #2 is a $500 gift certificate from Delta Vacations and must be used towards the purchase of an air and hotel package at any Delta Vacations or Aeromexico Vacations destination (managed, operated and marketed by MLT Vacations). Must be booked and purchased through Adelman Vacations. November 10, 2016
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Election Recap Jon Moran, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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ave you ever had the feeling that you’re ready for the party to be over so you can just go to bed and clean this place up in the morning? But there’s always those two people that just won’t leave. The 2016 General Election kind of felt like that for a lot of people. Now the party is over, and it’s time to air this place out and sort through the aftermath. Mayor Re-Elected Rogers Mayor Greg Hines easily won his re-election bid by receiving 67 percent of the vote. The Chamber has always had an excellent working relationship with the City of Rogers and Mayor Hines, who has been a valuable partner throughout his first term. At press time, Jerry Carmichael, who received 42 percent of the vote in the General Election was in a runoff election against Keith Jackson for Rogers Alderman, Ward 3, position 2. Linda Vannoy won the election for Lowell Alderman, Ward 3, Position 1, with 65 percent of the vote.
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Issue 3 Passes The most important item on the ballot for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce this year was Issue 3. The chamber played a significant role in getting this measure placed on the ballot and then worked closely with the statewide campaign to pass it in Benton County, where it received 63 percent of the votes cast. If Rogers and Northwest Arkansas were to remain competitive in the global competition for economic development projects and attracting talent to 21st century jobs in our region, then passage of this measure was vitally important. Congressional Race Results Rogers’ residents, Senator John Boozman and Congressman Steve Womack, handily won their re-elections and will be returning to their respective chambers in Washington, D.C. with Republican majorities still intact. An anticipated loss of the Republican majority in the Senate did not occur in this election.
The New State Legislature The makeup of the state legislature has also changed. The State Senate will now be composed of 26 Republicans and nine Democrats. The Republicans picked up two seats this cycle, and one of those newly elected Senators is Lance Eads from Springdale, replacing retiring Senator Jon Woods. The Arkansas House of Representatives will now include 73 Republicans and 27 Democrats. This is a pickup of nine seats for the Republicans in the House Chamber. Austin McCollum is the newest member of the Benton County delegation to the Arkansas House, having defeated Representative Sue Scott in the March 1 primary. Arkansas General Assembly Convenes in January The 91st meeting of the Arkansas General Assembly will convene on Monday, January 9 and is expected to run through March or early April. If you are going to be in the Capitol during the session, have questions about specific legislation, or about the legislative process, please contact me at (479) 616-4484 or by email at Jon@RogersLowell.com.
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AT&T Contributes $18,000 to Support Leadership Development for NWA’s Young Professionals
he Chamber announced in November that AT&T has made an $18,000 contribution to the Chamber’s leadership development programming for young professionals in Northwest Arkansas. The Chamber’s leadership programs help the community broaden its base of up-andcoming local leaders and enhance young professionals’ awareness of local issues while increasing their understanding of different perspectives. Programs also encourage citizen involvement in solving challenges the region faces in the future. Through education, community awareness and hands-on experience the Chamber’s leadership programming aims to provide the region with an ongoing source of diverse leaders at all levels of business expertise that are prepared and committed to serving as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of life in the region. Amy Gober,
Director of Community Development, said the impact from AT&T’s contribution will be tremendous by helping to expand and implement innovative programming to reach more young professionals in the region. “Employers continually tell us that attracting and retaining young professionals who are prepared to lead is critical to their future success,” she said. “We are committed to developing young leaders who have the character and commitment to ethically lead and serve our community.”
Nick Hobbs (left), Chairman of the Board, and Raymond Burns, President/CEO, accept a check from Cathy Foraker from AT&T at November Board Retreat.
Congratulations Rebecca Edwards | Ambassador of the Third Quarter Q&A | Get to Know Rebecca, Ambassador of the Third Quarter Q: What is your position and how long have Q: What is your favorite part about being you worked at First National Bank? an Ambassador? Sr. Vice President of Lending, and I’ve I value the many opportunities to meet been there for 14 years. with new and existing business owners, hear their stories and share their information with Q: How long have you been an others that I meet. Ambassador? For the past two years. Q: What other organizations are you involved in? Q: Why did you decide to become involved Children’s Homes, Inc. Foundation with the Ambassador Committee? Board Member, Member of Southside I recognize the impact that the Chamber Church of Christ. has on the communities it serves. I was also involved with the Paragould Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years.
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Bowling For Business Promotes Fun Team Building
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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 7th annual Bowling For Business event Friday, November 4 at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell with 15 teams participating – a total of 75 business men and women. Bowlers took a break from
their normal work routine to get together and enjoy some pizza, show off their team’s creative t-shirt designs, enjoy some fun games and compete for trophies and bragging rights. Bowlers praised the event saying it was a great way to foster team building while meeting new professional
contacts and getting some exercise while doing it. If you’ve never attended a Bowling For Business mark your calendar to attend with your team next year in November. The official date will be announced in early 2017.
U.S. Senator John Boozman visits with Chamber President/CEO Raymond Burns during the Bowling for Business event
HIGHEST SCORING TEAM | Legacy National Bank (left to right) Nathan Bingham (Total Business & Building Solutions), Bryce Larry, Mary Alice Granata, Edward Fillmore, Jessie Bishop
LOWEST SCORING TEAM/BEST TEAM SHIRT | Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas (front to back, left to right) Ericka Gillman, Amber Forga, Shani Walling, Mekenna Scott, Colby McKennon, Lindsey Shess, Emily Rector, Sanaida Goodner, Phillip Harp
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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Call for Nominations | Annual Community Awards
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t’s that time of year again to call for nominations for the prestigious Annual Community Awards. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations from its members for these exceptional business and individual awards presented each year at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet which is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2017. Nominations may be made online at the RogersLowell.com website starting December 1 or, if you prefer paper, printed nomination forms are available at the Chamber’s office locations in Rogers and Lowell. Nominations Due Friday, January 13, 2017 Award nominees should be those who have given “above and beyond” to the community. Chamber members and nonmembers are both eligible for the awards. The awards include:
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Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award Recognizes an individual for his/her significant contribution to the betterment of the Rogers community. Candidates must be residents of Rogers or the Rogers Area School District. Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker Award Recognizes an individual for his/her significant contribution to the betterment of the Lowell community. Candidates must be residents of Lowell. Rogers-Lowell Spirit Award Recognizes an organization, business or other group for its significant contribution to the betterment of the community. For more information about the Chamber’s Annual Community Awards contact Brad Phillips, Vice President of Marketing Communications at (479) 6193180 or Brad@RogersLowell.com.
How to Nominate Complete a physical nomination form, which can be found at the Chamber of Commerce office in Downtown Rogers - or -
Go to RogersLowell.com and complete the online nomination form linked from the homepage
Register Now for Your 2017 B2B VIP Status | Only $100 (Save $20)
ur Quarterly Business-toBusiness (B2B) Networking events are all set for 2017. Register before January 18 for your B2B VIP Status. The registration fee is only $100 which includes four quarterly events in 2017 and a special $20 savings on exhibit space at your choice of two of the events during the year. (See the registration form insert in this issue of the Chamber Voice). You may register yourself and staff members as a B2B VIP and either send a different staff member to each quarterly speed networking event or attend them all yourself!
you are introduced to the networking crowd at each event. VIPs also receive a discount on exhibition space and special recognition in the Chamber Voice. You’re even sent convenient reminders about upcoming B2Bs.
Get the VIP Treatment As a B2B VIP you are no ordinary attendee. VIPs have special check-in at each event making it fast and convenient. Special name badges identify your business as a VIP and
What is Speed Networking? At B2B Networking events six business representatives are seated at a table. Each participant at the table has two minutes to promote his/her products and services.
Purchase Your B2B VIP Before January 18 Ticket prices include a delicious buffet meal, speaker presentation, round-robin speed networking, opportunity to market your company and a chance to win some great door prizes! This special B2B VIP offer expires January 18.
Participants are then rotated to two other tables. So you potentially get to speed network with 18 participants during the round robin rotations. That’s a lot of speed networking. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, product samples and promotional items to hand out and display at your tables. Two B2B Breakfasts & Two B2B Lunches Registration fee is only $20 per person for members ($30 per person non-members) per each B2B Networking event. This year features two B2B Networking events scheduled at breakfast (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and two at lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at the NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology in Bentonville. January 25 | Lunch Event April 26 | Breakfast Event September 27 | Lunch Event November 29 | Breakfast Event
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | October 2016 1ST EMPLOYMENT - CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Elizabeth Reyes 2921 S. Old Missouri Rd., Ste. 5 | Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 717-2910 | 1stemployment.net Employment Agencies/Services
DC SPARKS CONSTRUCTION, LLC Melody Sparks Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 925-0239 | dcsparksconstruction.com Contractors - Building, General, Home
NWA EASY STORAGE Lester Straw 1403 W. Monroe Ave. | Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 426-9594 | nwaeasystorage.com Storage Units/Household & Commercial
1ST EMPLOYMENT - FAYETTEVILLE Lori Cassidy 2517 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72704 (479) 444-7671 | 1stemployment.net Employment Agencies/Services
DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE - ROGERS Mande Yarbro 2810 W. Walnut St., Ste. E | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 631-6474 | directgeneral.com 1102 S. Thompson St., Ste. D | Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 750-4455 | directgeneral.com Insurance
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS Emily Bachinskas 5201 W Pauline Whitaker Pkwy. | Rogers, AR 72758 (888) 723-7090 | rogers.orangetheoryfitness.com Fitness
1ST EMPLOYMENT - SPRINGDALE Elizabeth Reyes 1275 E. Robinson Ave. | Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 419-5626 | 1stemployment.net Human Resource Services
EVT - ENTERPRISE VISION TECHNOLOGIES Joi Knight 5506 Walsh Lane | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 806-8979 | evtcorp.com/ Computer Products & Services
ASHLEY KAMARA PHOTOGRAPHY Ashley Kamara Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 366-8742 | AshleyKamara.com Photographers & Studios
FIRM FOUNDATION CHURCH MINISTRY Pastor Derrick Limbrick Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 246-8309 | ffcmchurch.org Churches
CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME - ROGERS - PLEASANT CROSSING Tyler Brown 4327 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 903-7270 | carpetone.com Carpet & Rug Cleaning
FORWARD ENGINEERS Kevin Jensen P.O. Box 3096 | Rogers, AR 72757 (479) 586-0292 | fwdengineers.com Engineers-Electrical/Mechanical
CRICKET WIRELESS - WALNUT ST. Gabriela Oria 2004 W. Walnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-8006 | cricketwireless.com Cell Phone Services & Supplies
GRAND BROOK MEMORY CARE OF ROGERS AT PINNACLE HILLS Jodie Massey 5125 W. Pleasant Grove Rd. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 644-3841 | grandbrook.com Retirement Living - Assisted or Independent
CVS PHARMACY Peter Fraser 2833 Bella Vista Way | Bella Vista, AR 72714 (479) 876-2153 | cvs.com 3545 N. Shiloh Dr. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 251-1872 | cvs.com 1749 W. Walnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 246-0871 | cvs.com Jeremy Casebolt 2001 S. Thompson St. | Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 927-1566 | cvs.com Drug Store/Pharmacy Roger Rozell 2404 Promenade Blvd. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 986-1101 | cvs.com Drug Store/Pharmacy
GRAND SAVINGS BANK (OPENING SOON) 4201 S. Dixieland Rd. | Rogers, AR 72756 grandsavingsbank.com Banks and Banking Associations HELPING HOME HAPPEN/NWA KELLER WILLIAMS MARKET PRO REALTY Kayce Mayorga Rogers, AR 72758 (501) 400-3375 | helpinghomehappenNWA.com Real Estate - Commercial and Residential HOPE HARBOR CHILDREN’S HOME DBA THRIFT HARBOR Chris Brill 2511 N. 2nd Street | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 340-1050 | fb.me/thriftharborrogers Organizations
Wednesday, January 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce |317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members | Registration Required Presenting Sponsor |
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PALISADES AT PLEASANT CROSSING Fallon Curry 2901 S. 26th Pl. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 246-0746 | palisadesrogers.com Apartments POSH ALLEY BOUTIQUE / THE URBAN TUB Melissa Kaza and David Lupardus 111 W. Walnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-3850 or (479) 228-1930 | theurbantub.com/ Boutiques & Specialty Shops PREFERRED BILLING PARTNERS Julee Thao 3350 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 302 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 845-7000 | preferredbillingpartners.com Medical Billing TF THOMPSON CO. Eryn Salley 109 S.E. 14th St. | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 621-3798 Construction - Commercial TOPNOTCH REAL ESTATE EDUCATION Vickie Briolat Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 466-5400 | Find Us on Facebook Real Estate - Commercial and Residential VESTA’S Megan Reed 5100 Pauline Whitaker Pkwy. #105 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 203-7666 | vestasboutique.com Boutiques & Specialty Shops WELCH’S Landon Spurlock 5414 Pinnacle Point Dr., Ste. 200 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 845-1294 | welchs.com Consumer Packaged Goods
Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member 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. 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. Please register as space is limited to the first 30 respondents.
October 2016 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |
1st Employment 1320 W. Walnut St., Rogers
B.Lush Salon at Pinnacle 5101 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Ste. 108, Rogers
Best Sign Group 2862 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Digital Java 4404 W. Walnut St., Ste. 4, Rogers
Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Pinnacle Hills 5125 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Rogers
inVeritas 3300 Market St., Ste. 438, Rogers
Nothing Bundt Cakes 4409 W. Walnut St., Rogers
The Social Taco 2882 W. Walnut St., Ste. 1, Rogers
“If I’m not at the studio, I’m either out
on a photo shoot or out on a bicycle.” - Philip Thomas, Novo Studio
www.novo-studio.com
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | October 2016 30+ years Richard I. Daniel - 57 years Ozark Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 36 years Rogers First Church of the Nazarene - 34 years Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield - 33 years CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. - 33 years 21-30 years Bekaert Corporation Braum’s Store First National Bank of NWA Innisfree Senior Living Community McDonald Eye Associates Northwest Technical Institute - NTI Rogers Noon Rotary Club Stafford & Westervelt, Chartered United Way of Northwest Arkansas 11-20 years Beaver Lake Realty, Inc. Birdeye Printing
Chick-fil-A of the Scottsdale Center Coca-Cola North America Consumer Testing Laboratories, Inc. Fairfield Inn & Suites of Rogers Gall Excavation, Inc. Healthy Living Solutions Kwik Kar Service Center Landscape Creations LLC Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. Purkeys Fleet Electric TEC Staffing Services Transplace Unilever Wellquest Medical Clinic and Spa Youth Bridge 6-10 years Acosta Sales & Marketing Adelman Travel BancorpSouth Ins. Services, Inc. Benton County Fair Association, Inc. Cameron Smith & Associates Daylight Donuts INTRUST Bank LegalShield - Russell Anzalone
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Life Syle Dentistry Midwest Block and Brick P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Professional Security, Inc. dba Centurion Security Company Sharum’s Garden Center NWA, Inc. Thrifty Car Sales TWO MEN AND A TRUCK INC./ NW Arkansas Unifirst Corporation
Newton, Owen, Boyd & Smoke, LTD The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Quadrivium Sleep Number Southeast Poultry, Inc. Tortilleria La Popular LLC Transport Refrigeration/Transport Truck Equipment
2-5 years Arkansas Health & Wellness Solutions Atwoods Ranch and Home Bikes, Blues & BBQ Birth Center of Northwest Arkansas Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex Cabela’s CertaPro Painters of Northwest Arkansas Golden’s Designer Jewelry and Gun Engraving JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. Mark A. Cummings Photography Mill Creek Software New Life Graphics Inc.
1 year Aha! Interpreting Solutions, LLC Maura Barrientos Bates Architects Cedar Lodge Arkansas Resort The Home Innovators Intercut Productions - Film and Video Limbird Real Estate Group Pop’s Hog Wild BBQ Betsy Reithemeyer Summit Heating and Air, LLC
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. Presenting Sponsors:
Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet
December 13, 2016
Presenting Sponsor:
Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Gold Sponsors:
December 15, 2016
Hosted by:
Address:
George Nunnally Chevrolet
2700 S.E. Moberly Ln., Bentonville
Location:
Address:
WorkSource NTS
1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 28, Bentonville
Location:
Address:
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Location:
Address:
NWACC Shewmaker Center
1000 S.E. Eagleway, Bentonville
Speaker:
Topic:
Delanna Padilla
Are You Using the Right Type of Entity Structure for Your Business?
Nabholz Construction
January 18, 2017
Presenting Sponsor:
Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
January 25, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club
Continuing Education Sponsor:
December 13, 2016
NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates
Padilla Pennington PLLC
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 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.
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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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.