Chamber Voice Newsletter | December 2017

DECEMBER2017 | Vol 12 Issue 12

Art on the Bricks Launches in Downtown Rogers

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ore than a dozen Downtown Rogers businesses hosted guest artists and showcased their artwork at the inaugural Art on the Bricks event November 9. The monthly art walk will be held on the second Thursday of each month. Participating businesses are mostly located on First, Second and Third Streets as well as Walnut and Elm Streets. This new event is presented by downtown business owners in cooperation with Go Downtown Rogers, Arkansas Public Theatre, Main Street Rogers, Rogers Experimental House, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rogers.

The Art on the Bricks Display at Hapa's Hawaiian Bar and Grill in Downtown Rogers

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Art on the Bricks Launches in Downtown Rogers Continued

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Focus on Community – The 1907 Breaks Ground in Downtown Rogers and Other Stories from the Community

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Focus on Community – HeART of Rogers Craft Fair Blends Art & Community and Other Stories from the Community

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2017 Online Small Business Needs Survey | Your Input Needed; Heritage High School FBLA Students Giving Back...

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Call for Nominations | Annual Community Awards; New Event | Door Prize Luncheon November 3 Board Retreat | Chamber Embarks on Envisioning the Future

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November 3 Board Retreat | Photo Recap

Government Affairs Division | 2017 Accomplishments & 2018 Preview

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Welcome New Members | October 2017

Ribbon Cuttings | October 2017; Ambassador of the Third Quarter Chamber Membership Renewals | October 2017 Chamber Networking & Educational Events; Thank You To Our 2017 B2B VIPs

Bowling For Business Promotes Fun Team Building

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quick reference calendar | DECEMBER Networking/Educational Events

Upcoming Meetings

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12.1 | Holiday Open House 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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12.8 | **New Event** Door Prize Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber of Commerce

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12.12 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Walmart Neighborhood Market (808 W. Walnut St., Rogers)

317 West Walnut Street

Rogers-Lowell Area

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Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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

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

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

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12.14 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Sponsored by Cox Business at MidiCi Neopolitan Pizza Company

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September, October November and December;

Thursday, February 22, 2018

(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.

CELEBRATING OUR BUSINESS SUCCESSES AND RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE.

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

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

Maddie Ward Special Events Coordinator maddie@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager luke@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Cheif Operations Officer katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@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

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@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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RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

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

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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

Harrison Kiser, Northwest Health Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits 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 Art is Good for Business Eighty-two percent of Americans believe that the arts add value to the economy and local businesses, according to an Americans for the Arts poll. Another survey by the Conference Board and Americans for the Arts reports that 67 percent of businesses support the arts because of their economic impact. Typical attendees to an arts-focused event spend more than $31 each, not including admission costs. Collectively, consumption by those audiences sends more than $100 billion each year to local businesses in the United States. While supporting arts and culture, audiences also support local eateries of every variety, from fine dining restaurants to food trucks. About 54 cents of every dollar spent goes to culinary experiences.

By supporting arts and culture, chambers of commerce and their partners support restaurants, retailers, and hotels in the communities they serve. And, supporting arts means creating a more vibrant place for people in the community.

Art Enhances the Community Kathy McClure is among those leading the effort to get the community involved in the event. "Art enhances our community," said McClure of Gateway Mortgage, which recently relocated to Downtown Rogers. "It makes us humane. Whether watching a show at Arkansas Public Theatre, learning and living history at the Rogers Historical Museum or the Daisy Museum, or immersing oneself into the visual arts at any number of downtown destinations, art makes us better."

“I am very pleased to be a part of this event,” said artist Carol Hart, who had her work displayed at The Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers. “Connecting your art with the public is a positive thing. To be able to put art not just in galleries and museums, but in everyday places, is great for Rogers and Northwest Arkansas.”

Photographer Paul Knightly also praised the event, which featured his work at Woof & Wander. “You see a lot of other places do these art walks, and it really helps the development of the downtown area,” Knightly said. “I’m excited to see it grow and get bigger and better moving forward each month.”

Artists and businesses who wish to become a part of future events may find details and applications to participate at godowntownrogers.com/art-on-the-bricks.

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The 1907 Breaks Ground in Downtown Rogers

November | 2017 – High Street Development hosted a groundbreaking November 1 for The 1907, an historical renovation of the property formerly known as the Dollar Saver in Downtown Rogers. The property, an old grocery store, is located at the corner of 1st and Walnut and will be finished in the summer of 2018. The plan to renovate the 110-year old building has been a collaborative effort between the city, developers and local business owners. The 1907, named for the year it was originally built, will feature eleven, one-bedroom apartments, and be home to a variety of eateries including a craft cocktail bar and a creamery.

"We felt like it added a new element to build on the vibrancy that's been building in Downtown Rogers, but it's also respectful of what's great about Downtown Rogers already," said Ward Davis, a partner with High Street Real Estate and Development.

Renderings of The 1907 Building

Helen Walton Children’s Enrichment Center Breaks Ground on New Facility October | 2017 - A 44,000-square-foot children’s enrichment daycare center located adjacent to the Scott Family Amazeum along J St. near the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is expected to be complete in early 2019. The project goal was $14.3 million and with 94 percent of that amount raised, ground was ceremonially broken on October 19. The Center will bridge creativity, culture and education, and is roughly 13,000 square-feet larger than the present facility. The need for quality childcare has never been greater as 70 percent of women working in this region have children under five years old.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Helen Walton Children's Enrichment Center - photo from NWAHomepage.com

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Record Crowd Attends 12th Annual Secchi Day on Beaver Lake August | 2017 - Close to 750 people attended the 12th annual Secchi Day on August 19 this year.

That’s an approximate 25 percent increase of participation over the 2016 event. Organizers, staff, volunteers, and attendees adjusted well to a new venue setting that includes the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s amphitheater and a newly constructed pavilion at the same site on

Photo from Secchi Day on Beaver Lake

Prairie Creek on Beaver Lake near Rogers.

Beaver Water District (BWD) originated the first Secchi Day event in 2006. Each year on approximately the same Saturday in August, citizen scientists take clarity readings with a Secchi Disk measuring device and collect water samples for testing from 35 sites on Beaver Lake and its tributaries. Additionally, several hundred people and volunteers enjoy a host of hands-on educational and fun activities lakeside at Prairie Creek.

HeART of Rogers Craft Fair Blends

Art & Community October | 2017 – The 3rd Annual HeART of Rogers Craft Fair blended art and community on October 20 and 21 in Downtown Rogers. The event offered fine arts and craft items for display and sale by local artists, and guided tours of two historic buildings: the newly restored Haas Hall Academy and First United Methodist Church. Nearly 50 artists and craftsmen exhibited their original work at the craft fair.

There were also a variety of family friendly activities including rock painting and sidewalk chalk painting. Several businesses in Downtown Rogers also hosted guest artists. Artists enjoyed a reception at The Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers, offering them an opportunity to talk with the public and sample hors d’oeuvres and beverages in a garden complete with multiple murals and sculptures.

“The HeART of Rogers Craft Fair brings artists and crafters, both local and regional, to showcase their creativity in the heart of Downtown Rogers’ beautiful historical venues,” said Brenda Hester, HeART of Rogers Craft Fair Coordinator and Go Downtown Rogers Board Member. “After our third year participating in ‘craft fair weekend,’ the HeART of Rogers Craft Fair has made a significant impact on our local community,” she said. “The event goes beyond showing and selling art. It also strengthens relationships with our local schools, churches and businesses and allows locals and tourists to experience exceptional, handmade art and crafts as well as see live demonstrations. The show also exposes them to the history and architecture of Downtown Rogers.”

Proceeds from this event enhance marketing and events hosted by the downtown Rogers merchants’ association. This organization supports several events each year including: HeART of Rogers Craft Fair, Bikes on the Bricks and Holidays on the Bricks. Their goal is to enrich the urban experience and to introduce historic downtown Rogers to the vast NWA community. Visit GoDowntownRogers.com for more information.

Business Journal Recognizes Nine Chamber Members October | 2017 - The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following members for being recognized by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal in its Third Annual C-Suite Awards.

This program recognizes senior-level executives in the C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, etc.).

A variety of qualities are considered, including contribution to company success, civic involvement and career achievement.

QUADRIVIUM INC. | Clinton

Bell VANTAGE POINT COMMUNICATIONS | Aaron Bleidt ROCKFISH | Lisa Bridgers PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS | Matt Mawby MERCY HOSPITAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | Eric Pianalto CHAMBERS BANK | Erica Preston SAGE PARTNERS REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS | Brian Shaw SMITH HURST | Jim Smith CRAFTON TULL | Jim Tull

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2017 Online Small Business Needs Survey | Your Input Needed

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council are sending out the 2017 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. Your input helps shape small business programming throughout the Chamber for 2018 and beyond.

Thank You in Advance for Your Participation

When you receive this survey, please take time to complete it. Your feedback is a valuable part in the process of 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.

Heritage High School FBLA Students Giving Back to the Community

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areer & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of each Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. 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 and fundraising projects designed to “give back” to individuals, organizations and the community.

The Heritage High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization has scheduled several community service and fundraiser events throughout the school year.

Pat Sullivan and Heather Grosze, the FBLA sponsors, provide both inspiration and leadership

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to seventy-five student members. Students are encouraged to identify needs within the community and explore ways that the FBLA students can “give back” through their service and/or contributions.

Participation in community service projects has a positive impact on students, sponsors, benefactors and the community. Research* indicates that students who are actively engaged in community service gain skills in problemsolving, working collaboratively within a team or group and the opportunity to network with community members, business representatives, organization leaders that could lead to future service or career opportunities.

Throughout the upcoming months, FBLA students and sponsors from Heritage High School

will be busy with the community service projects and extend an invitation to business partners and community members to join them as they strive to make a positive impact on the community.

Visit the Chamber’s Blog at ImpactPossible.com/ Voice/ for a month-by month summary.

* “Students Can Benefit from Participation in Community Service Studies Show” ~ Marianne Stenger, May 2013

For a month-by-month summary visit the Chamber's blog at

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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 Celebration which will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

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 12, 2018

Award nominees should be those who have given “above and beyond” to the community. Chamber members and non-members are both eligible for the awards. The awards include:

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, Sr. 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

NEW EVENT | Door Prize Luncheon

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onating door prizes for the Chamber's events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business and showcase your products and services! If you are interested in donating door prizes for 2018, come to this members-only Door Prize Luncheon on Friday, December 8.

We're Making Donating Door Prizes Convenient

Opportunities to Market Your Business at 60+ Events in 2018!

Networking Events

• Ambassadors Meetings (6) • Business After Hours (9) • Joint Business After Hours with the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce (2) • Benton County Business After Hours (1) • Business2Business (4) • Coffee Connection (12) • Member Orientation (6) • Educational Events • Chamber University Seminars

Bring all of the door prizes that you wish to donate for events next year with you.

We'll earmark and store them, and ensure they are given away for you at the events you choose. It's a convenient way to donate your door prizes for the entire year all at Major Events once and a great opportunity to get your • Buddy Bass Tournament business name in front of event attendees.

• Spring Golf Tournament

• Fall Golf Tournament • RLACC Sporting Clays Classic • Thank-A-Teacher Celebration* • Rogers Cycling Festival* * Prizes must be $50+ in value RSVP NOW

Join us for this complimentary lunch. It's our way of saying thanks for your donation and support of the Chamber's events.

Register online at RogersLowell.com to RSVP so we can have lots of food and drink for all of our door prizes donors.

LUNCH SPONSOR |

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November 3 Board Retreat | Chamber Embarks on

Envisioning the Future

2018 Chamber Board of Trustees Chair Eric Pianalto speaks to open the 2017 Board Retreat at Mercy Northwest Arkansas

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onsidering the world’s dramatic and accelerating pace of change, what lies ahead for members, boards and staffs of business-led organizations?

How will the Chamber adapt and evolve over the next five years, and how will we ensure our best days are yet to come? What will Chamber 3.0 look like when we celebrate our 100th year in 2022? The quest for answers and a context for predicting our future was part of the recent Board Retreat hosted by Mercy Northwest Arkansas, and continues onward in 2018 as we facilitate conversations with members who represent a diverse mix of generations, from Baby Boomers to Generation X, and Millennials (Generation Y) to Generation Z. Shifting Generational Demographics In addition to conducting regular business with the Board, guest speaker Judith Tavano,

Founder of TRAINIQUE, INC., shared insights about the workforce and marketplace of today and the future. She explored shifting generational demographics and how they are signaling the need for all of us to look at how we do business, how we attract and retain employees and customers, and how we communicate to and with all stakeholders.

Roadmap to 2022 | Chamber 3.0 Chambers of the future must not only sell transactional memberships (delivering direct value for dues), but also nurture commitments to support community advancement and advocacy.

“Millennials want to have a great impact on their community and their world, work with a team, get things done,” says John Zogby, Founder of the Zogby Poll. “Engage them in issues, let them choose the issue, and watch them work.”

Soon, Chambers may not identify members the

Board members divided into rotating groups for breakout sessions to explore ideas on refreshing the Annual Banquet, evolving leadership programs to attract more young professionals, organizing a new quality of life event in downtown, and enhancing workforce development programming.

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way most do today. They will have customers, clients, investors, and partners, some of which will identify as “members.” ROI for investors, and satisfaction for customers and clients will drive the success of chambers rather than the act of joining and attending, especially for the newest generations.

Chamber 3.0 is an intentional evolution to become more proactive, personalized, and realtime. It’s all about intuitive, self-service behavior, integrating business processes, high relevancy of information, competitive advantage through differentiation, extending the Chamber’s reach beyond boundaries and accepting a more open, less secure environment.

Millennials will make up most of the workforce by 2025. Your Chamber has started on its journey to get there as the most relevant Voice of Business, ready to continue its leadership growing business and building community.

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2017

Accomplishments & 2018

Preview NWA Regional Legislative Agenda Produces Results

2017 began with the adoption of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda and the 91st General Assembly convening in Little Rock. The 22 item Legislative Agenda was drafted and supported by representatives from companies, educational institutions, and industries that represent over 70 percent of the total employment in Northwest Arkansas. A total of 17 acts passed from legislation that was supported by this agenda, and several pieces of legislation that were proposed failed to gain passage because of the coordinated opposition from the Northwest Arkansas business community. Preparations for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda and the 92nd General Assembly begin in May 2018.

2018 Government Affairs Committee Meetings

The RLACC Government Affairs Committee (GA) regularly meets on the third Friday of every month, and hosts a combined quarterly meeting with the RLACC Large Industry Council (LIC). If you are interested in the Government Affairs Committee and would like to attend a meeting, these are the scheduled meeting dates for 2018: 10

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SAVE THE DATES | 2018 Meetings

January 19 February 16 March 9 April 20 May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16

Key Dates for 2018

February 12, 2018

91st General Assembly Convenes (Fiscal Session) February 22, 2018

Party Filing Period Begins at 12:00 Noon Nonpartisan Filing Period Begins at 3:00 p.m.

April 23, 2018

Deadline to apply to register to vote in the May 22 Primary Election

May 21, 2018

Deadline to apply to register to vote in the June 19 Primary Runoff Election May 22, 2018

Preferential Primary Election Nonpartisan General Election June 19, 2018

General Primary Runoff Election October 9, 2018

Deadline to apply to register to vote in the General Election October 22, 2018

Early voting begins for the General Election between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the election.

November 5, 2018

Deadline to register to vote in General Runoff Election November 6, 2018

March 1, 2018

General Election Nonpartisan Runoff Election Annual School Election

May 7, 2018

General Runoff Election (County and Municipal) Annual Runoff School Election

Party Filing Period Ends at 12:00 Noon Nonpartisan Filing Period Ends at 3:00 p.m.

Early voting begins at 8:00 a.m. for Primary Election

December 4, 2018

Bowling For Business Promotes Fun Team Building

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 8th annual Bowling For Business event Friday, November 10 at Rogers Bowling Center. Bowlers took a break from their normal work routine to get

together and eat delicious Johnny Brusco's New York Style Pizza and snacks, show off their team’s creative t-shirt designs, enjoy some fun games and compete for prizes and trophies. 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 2018.

HIGHEST SCORING TEAM | American Standard Foundation Repair Pictured left to right – Riley Maxfield, Taylor Maxfield, Michael Herring, Hunter Maxfield

BEST TEAM SHIRT | Benchmark Group Pictured left to right – Will Kramer, Clayton Oliver, Joey Roper, Gabe Negel. Not pictured: Steve Damer

LOWEST SCORING TEAM | John Brown University Lori “Queen Snark”Walker accepted the awards on behalf of Jess “J Swizzle” Turner, Josh “Price Choppert” Price and Mark “Marky Mark” Bjorensen

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | October 2017 AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS, INC. Shannon Montez 524 GARRISON AVE. | FORT SMITH, AR 72901 (479) 783-4500 | AGINGWEST.ORG ORGANIZATIONS AT HOME (OPENING NOVEMBER) Brian Yocum 3551 S. 27TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 202-2749 | ATHOME.COM FURNITURE BARE METAL SOLUTIONS, LLC Graham Elledge P.O. BOX 6274 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72766 (479) 935-9272 | BAREMETALSOLUTIONS.COM PRESSURE WASH SERVICE BUFFINGTON HOMES OF ARKANSAS BRENTWOOD Kristi Caston 1603 CAVERN SPRINGS WAY CAVE SPRINGS, AR 72718 (479) 251-1106 | BUFFINGTONHOMESAR.COM REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS BUTTERFIELD TRAIL VILLAGE Melinda Silva 1923 E. JOYCE BLVD. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 442-7220 | BUTTERFIELDTRAILVILLAGE.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

CADDELL CONSTRUCTION Zach Moore 107 S. MAIN ST | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 319-3387 | CADDELL.COM CONSTRUCTION - COMMERCIAL

LIFESPRING WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE (OPENING SOON) 3333 PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 430 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 319-6488 | LIFESPRINGHEALTHCARE.COM PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

CARPETSPLUS COLORTILE NWA Michelle Sanders 106 N. BLOOMINGTON ST., STE. H | LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 365-7822 FLOORING

MOUNT SEQUOYAH RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER Rebecca Liles 150 N.W. SKYLINE DR. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 443-4531 | MOUNTSEQUOYAH.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

CITY PUMP Ashley Keesling 623 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 202-5507 FOOD TRUCK

OZARK LASER AND SHORING Reagan Gray 1116 BULLDOG AVE., SUITE 5 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (479) 927-2424 | OZARKLASER.COM LAND SURVEYING EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTAL, SERVICE

EXP REALTY Allen Dietzschold SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 365-0660 | HOMESOURCENWA.COM REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOORS & MORE Sean Luby 1704 W. GILLIGAN AVE. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 250-2069 | GARAGEDOORSMORE.COM GARAGE/OVERHEAD DOOR SALES, INSTALL, REPAIR

OZARKS COCA COLA/DR. PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY Cole Mashburn 474 INDUSTRIAL DR. TONTITOWN, AR 72762 (417) 865-9900 | COCACOLAOZARKS.COM/ DISTRIBUTORS RAUSCH COLEMAN HOMES LAKEWOOD 3 Stephanie Back 202 WOODLAND ST. | LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 435-3775 | RAUSCHCOLEMANHOMES.COM REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS

ROPP & ASSOCIATES - CERTIFIED IDENTITY THEFT RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS Larry Ropp WEST FORK, AR 72774 (800) 238-3691 | LARRYROPP.COM LEGAL SERVICES SERENITY SOAP CO. Michelle McAlpin 123 W ELM STREET | ROGERS, AR 72756 (870) 743-9500 | SERENITYSOAPCOMPANY.COM RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES SERVICE XPRESS Christine Atkins 1198 HWY. 412 E SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 (479) 373-1576 | SERVICEXPRESS.NET 2200 W. SUNSET AVE., B-4 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 373-1576 | SERVICEXPRESSWORKS.NET/ EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/SERVICES TACOS4LIFE GRILL (OPENING SOON) Jackie Abramovitz 4195 PINNACLE HILLS PARKWAY | ROGERS, AR 72758 (651) 230-9882 | TACOS4LIFE.COM/ RESTAURANTS - MEXICAN XTREME WHEELS Bob Mead FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 770-4566 | XTREMEWHEELSNWA.COM CAR AND LIMOUSINE SERVICES

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October 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

Anime Café 111. S. 2nd. St., Rogers

Crossroads Tavern 124 S. 1st St., Rogers

Frost Oil Company 1116 Wagon Wheel Rd., Springdale

Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC 214 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Integrative Dental Specialist 3333 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 140, Rogers

Mercy Springdale Groundbreaking Elm Springs Road & North 48th St., Springdale

Onin Staffing 115 N. Dixieland Rd., Ste. 3, Rogers

Rustic Mule Boutique 4204 S. JB Hunt Dr., Ste. 60, Rogers

Congratulations Mary Ann Akers | Ambassador of the Third Quarter Sage Partners Real Estate Solutions 5100 West JB Hunt Dr., Ste. 800, Rogers

Q: What is your position and how long have you worked at your company?

I have been with United Bank for three years. I am a Mortgage Loan Originator. I’ve been helping people get home loans for about 14 years.

Q: What is your favorite part of being an Ambassador?

My favorite part of being an Ambassador is being a part of the community, getting out and meeting people, and helping them promote their businesses. We have a great group of Ambassadors.

Q: How long have you been an Ambassador?

I have been an Ambassador since Q: What other organizations are you May of 2017. involved in?

I also belong to Granny’s Quilts of Q: Why did you decide to become Love which is a nonprofit organization involved with the Ambassador that sews and donates quilts to Committee? children at Arkansas Children’s I was looking for an organization Hospital to keep and provide a sense to join and I felt like being an of security and love as they fight their Ambassador for the Chamber was hard battle. a great place to start. I love how our Chamber works and it is a wonderful group of individuals.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | October 2017 30+ years Moser Corporation - 70 years Richard I. Daniel - 58 years State Farm Insurance - Roger Clark - 31 years 21-30 years Advantage Resourcing Braum's Store Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Inc.

Meet Visit Rogers' Newest Staff Member Luke Wiggins

Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager Luke Wiggins joined Visit Rogers in October as Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager. He brings four years of experience in hotel sales and destination marketing to the team. Luke has been on conference committees, worked on largescale event planning, and served as President of marketing coalition Meet Kansas, which makes him an asset to not only the Visit Rogers team but also meeting planners considering Rogers for their events. Outside of work he enjoys watching football, hiking, smoking barbecue, and traveling.

Join us in welcoming him to the Chamber.

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11-20 years American Heart Association Beaver Lake Realty, Inc. Birdeye Printing Bost, Inc. Cameron Smith & Associates Chick-fil-A of the Scottsdale Center Coca-Cola North America Consumer Testing Laboratories, Inc. Healthy Living Solutions Jones Janitorial Services, Inc. Las Palmas Corporation Marvin's Savers Club Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. Rogers Public Library Foundation Scott Family Amazeum Snapbox Self Storage TEKsystems 6-10 years Advanced Telecom Group Auto Works Community Development Corporation/Havenwood Daylight Donuts Dunk Fire & Security, Inc. EOA of Washington County/EOA Children's House Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, a MANA Clinic Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Premier Dermatology and Skin Renewal Center

Quadrivium Southeast Poultry, Inc. Thrifty Car Sales and Thrifty Backyard Portable Buildings Waste Management of Northwest Arkansas 2-5 years Aha! Interpreting Solutions, LLC Arkansas Autism Connection Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Edward Jones - Sonny Brainerd, Financial Advisor First National Bank Hiebert Dental Care The Legal Center Lenny's Sub Shop Mark A. Cummings Photography MedExpress Urgent Care The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet Ozark Herb & Spice, Inc. Rogers Bowling Center Sam's Furniture Seal-Tite of Arklahoma Serco Inc. Don Spann Vold Vision 1 year The Lodge at Beaver Lake B & B Rogers Catfish House Simplicity Real Estate Solutions The Urban Tub / Norroc Lash Artistry

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.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Presenting Sponsors:

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Presenting Sponsor:

Golden Corral First Western

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Host Sponsor:

Host Sponsor:

Cox Business

Walmart Neighborhood Market

Location: Walmart Neighborhood Market

Address:

Location:

808 W. Walnut St., Rogers

JANUARY 17, 2018

Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Address:

Hosted by Cox Business 2203 S Promenade Blvd at MidiCi The Neapolitan Suite 3110, Rogers Pizza Company

JANUARY 29, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Address:

Location:

Address:

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

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 Maddie Ward at Maddie@RogersLowell.com.

Thank You To Our 2017 B2B VIPs TORI POHLNER | Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. SARAH GIELOW | Barefoot 'n Oily MICHELE LOVE | Benchmark Group DOUGLAS ORTZ | Buzzin' Pockets GRETCHEN LAFFOON | Celebrate Arkansas ROB MCLEAN | Family Heritage - Rob McLean REBECCA EDWARDS | First National Bank CAREY LINGENFELTER AND CHERIE CLARK | Home Instead Senior Care JAKE MCBRIDE | iHeartMedia JEREMY JANES | Janes Insurance

KIM NEMETH AND GREG FESS | Pinnacle Media LLC / Univision & Telemundo Arkansas PRESTON BACON | Preston and Company SHEA NUCKOLS | onIT KERRY JENSEN | Rick McLeod - Farmers Insurance Group SHERRY SHERRELL | USA Mortgage LOU SUSKI | U.S. Master Craftsmen Rogers Health and Rehabilitation Center

Purchase Your B2B VIP Before January 24 VIP status includes a delicious buffet meal and networking at all four B2B events. VIPs get exhibit space at two B2B events of their choice and the opportunity for discounted B2B exhibit space at the other two B2B events. This special B2B VIP offer expires January 24.

Visit RogersLowell.com to learn more and purchase your B2B VIP today.

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