Chamber Voice Newsletter | December 2021

December 2021 | Vol 16 Issue 12

Chamber Convenes Educators and Large Industry to Address Workforce Challenges

Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key spoke to attendees November 19 as the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted educators and industry professionals for its Large Industry Council (LIC) and K2J (Kindergarten to Job) Connect Program.

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W HAT ’ S IN TH IS I SSUE ?

3 ������������Chamber Staff & Board of Directors 4 �����������Chamber Convenes Educators and Large Industry to Address Workforce Challenges 6 ����������� Women In Industry Panel Features Women in Male-Centric Careers 7 ������������ WorkKeys / National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) – Strategies for Facilitating Success for All Students

9 �����������Rogers A&P Collecting Vacation Home Rental Tax Beginning January 1, 2022 10 �������Leadership Benton County Announces 2022 Class 11 ����������6th Annual NWA YP Summit Focuses on Personal and Professional Development 12 ��������Keep It Local | Shop Northwest Arkansas 14 ��������Spotlighting Northwest Arkansas’ Progress and Accolades 16 ��������Downtown Rogers, Inc. (DTR, Inc.) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization to Discontinue Downtown Events Programming

18 ��������Focus on the Community Articles

• Walmart Honors Veterans and Military Families with Jobs, Opportunity, and Peer Connections • Natural State Pest Control Offering Free Pest Control to Families in Need for the Holidays • Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) to Extend Zero-Fare Program Through 2022 • Rogers Public Education Foundation Selects 2022 Wall of Distinction Honorees • Rogers Receives Watershed Guardian Award for Water Quality Management

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

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24 ������Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors 26 ������Downtown Rogers Events for December | Save the Dates!

27 �������Member Restaurants Open for on Christmas 28 ������New Members & Ribbon Cuttings | October 2021 30 ������Membership Renewals | October 2021 31 ��������Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shey Bland Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc. shey@rogerslowell.com

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

Katie Burns Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Loretta Gomez Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Customer Relations Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com

B OARD OF D IREC TORS 2020 Directors

Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances Chairman-Elect | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Treasurer | Mike Power, First Security Bank Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade

Leah Acoach, FHB Ventures Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP

2021 Directors

Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum, Strategic Business Consulting, Inc. David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, University of Arkansas Walton College of Business Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop

Ex-Officio Directors

Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Bradley Hardin, AEP/SWEPCO Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Denise Thomas, Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tron Hodges, Black Hills Energy

Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC Corry Hull, BHC Insurance Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Bianca Montoya, Bike NWA

Division Chairs Community Development - Leah Acoach Membership Services - Tanya Smith Economic Development - Tom Allen

Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper

2022 Directors

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

John-Michael Scurio, George’s Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Gregg Stanfill, Arvest Bank Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez, United Bank Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

Audit Committee David Vaden Ron Branscum Knight Weis

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DEVELOPING

TALENT PIPELINES

FOR WORLD CLASS BUSINESSES

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ne key focus area of the Chamber’s mission-work is Economic Development.

Our work develops talent pipelines required for local

world class businesses’ current and future workforce needs. It all starts with connecting local educators with industry to collaborate on problems and solutions.

K2J Connect is one example of the Chamber’s programming designed to bring industries and educators together to talk about workforce needs and brainstorm how to get the next generation interested in careers and fields that have hiring needs. The program also includes a Parents Forum where parents hear about the workforce issues in our area and learn about current and future career opportunities for themselves and their children. A typical K2J Connect event will have educators from at least ten different school districts and employers from a variety of industries and fields.

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“Workforce development and talent pipelines continue to be the number one issue facing employers not just in Northwest Arkansas but across the country.”

– Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

• Arkansas has been a national leader in emphasizing career readiness and labor market alignment in its Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs Key discussed the Arkansas Career Coach Program that has helped Arkansas rank 10th in the nation in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completions over the past year. Future growth plans for the program feature goals such as: • Targeting non-participating schools traditionally served by community colleges • Targeting colleges currently not offering a career coach program • Targeting institutions in geographic areas without a career coach program • Increasing visibility and promotion of the program through advertising, partnerships, and presentations

ACT WorkKeys Assessment Promotes Career Readiness The ACT WorkKeys Assessment was approved by the State Board of Education to meet Arkansas Act 319 of 2021, which leads to a nationally

Identifying Workforce Problems and Solutions College deans, district coordinators, principals, teachers, HR managers,

recognized work-readiness certificate. Just like ACT measures college readiness, WorkKeys measures career readiness and prepares students

and hiring managers attended the event. These educators asked questions

with access to curricular support to develop workplace skills. Key says the

to the industry representatives about workforce problems that they are

expectation is that students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to earn

facing and how the local education system could help address those needs.

this certificate before they graduate high school.

Industry representatives talked about needs and skill gaps in our

Schools are currently working on their plan of implementation and are

community and provided suggestions on how the school system could

beginning to implement the curriculum. A few schools have even tested.

highlight skilled labor as a career option for students.

Most districts will test students during the 2022 Spring window to allow

Discussions also focused on better connecting industry and education by allowing industries into classrooms more frequently to present career opportunities to students.

time to train staff members and student preparation.

For questions on this workforce development program or anything related to economic development, contact Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

“Workforce development and talent pipelines continue to be the number one issue facing employers not just in Northwest Arkansas but across the country,” said Chamber SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox. “Working to address these issues using multiple approaches such as connecting school districts with local employers and larger initiatives with the Arkansas Department of Education will help close talent gaps fast. This will ensure that the workforce of today and the future are best prepared for viable career pathways and area employers are able to have continued success.”

Advancing Education Initiatives in Arkansas Secretary Key highlighted several areas that the Arkansas Department

Rogers Educators met at the Chamber to greet and listen to Arkansas Education Secretary Key (third from left)

of Education is working on to advance student success. Some of Key’s talking points included: • Arkansas ranks fifth in the nation in pre-K access for three-year-olds and is above the national average for four-year-olds • Some student subgroups, like Hispanic students, have made significant gains in reading • The state’s schools for the blind and deaf have continued to educate students with commitment and care • Since 2010, high school graduation rates have increased dramatically, from 77% to almost 88% • Statewide initiatives around literacy, computer science, PLCs, SEL, and COVID response have positively impacted students and families

SVP of Economic Development for the Chamber Steve Cox addresses the K2J event

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SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Women In Industry Panel Features Women in Male-Centric Careers

Students from area schools were invited to hear from the panel and learn from the experiences of these Women in Industry

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n example of the Chamber’s Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development programming is Hustle in Heels - LADIES LEAD NWA (HIH), an initiative of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a

modern approach to professional and business development.

HIH hosted its Women In Industry Panel on November 18 at

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, featuring a discussion with three women leading their fields in careers typically associated with men: Laurie Gruneich of Cox Communications, Stephanie Knight of Glad Manufacturing Co., and Kinlee Wolff of ARMI Contractors.

Moderated by Good Day NWA Co-Host Jaclyn House, the Women In Industry Panel highlighted women in manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications. Attendees listened to these women share their stories, learned about unique challenges they face as women leaders in traditionally male-dominated careers, and asked questions of their own.

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WorkKeys / National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) – Strategies for Facilitating Success for All Students

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he natural endpoint of any

workforce. The information below was presented

the high school experience to begin a focused

educational opportunity has always

at a recent workforce development meeting at

exploration of their future careers and the

been to make use of the developed

the Chamber in conjunction with the Arkansas

technical (teacher) behaviors of using multiple

skill set for the greater good of

Secretary of Education.

strategies and courses to engage students in the

oneself and the larger community.

One of the purposes for primary and secondary education has long been to prepare students to exercise learned abilities including (but not limited to) reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Other parameters include the development

process, RogersNTHS has used NCRC as a tool to

Adaptive & Technical Behaviors A change in both is required to enhance the experience of kids.

navigate success.

College & Career Readiness (CCR)

Adaptive (philosophical) behaviors have

Administrators can support this process

included a belief or understanding that success

by supporting outcomes that facilitate the

of the individual, working collaboratively as a

for each student is individualized and may require

acquisition of various certifications related

part of a team, and the ability to navigate the

a variety of supports to ensure success. Technical

to NCRC. For RogersNTHS this has been the

workplace. Often this includes having a strong

(classroom) behaviors include using multiple

addition of College & Career Readiness (CCR -

sense of literacy from both the written word

levels of courses to accomplish the task.

493880) to our course offerings. By supporting

(memos, notices, bulletins, etc.) as well as graphic literacy (understanding data and information from graphs, charts, and illustrations).

Taken together, along with mathematics

this course with a change in graduation policy

Making Readiness a Priority

to sustain its effectiveness, certification numbers

The WorkKeys National Career Readiness

have jumped to over 67% of seniors tested prior

Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an

to their senior year.

applied to the working environment, these

assessment-based credential issued at four

skill sets are at the core of producing a capable

levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The

of the high school experience requires much

adult workforce regardless of the amount of

NCRC measures and certifies the essential work

more than the shadowing event of yore. Each of

formal education required. This is the core of

skills needed for success in jobs across industries

the building blocks must be stacked to ensure

the WorkKeys/NCRC focus for Rogers Public

and occupations.

a foundation of experiences students can

Schools and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

Our region continues to be a leader in the development of both our youth and our

The WorkKeys/NCRC experience is an

Building career readiness into the fabric

stand on in the future. A strategic building plan

organic process at Rogers New Tech High

coupled with a philosophy of personalized and

School (RogersNTHS). Through combining the

customized experiences has resulted in success

philosophical belief that all kids should be using

for learners in prepping for career readiness.

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Rogers A&P Collecting Vacation Home Rental Tax Beginning January 1, 2022

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he Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission (A&P) will begin collecting vacation home rental tax with an online collection system for all properties starting January 1, 2022.

Visit Rogers and the Rogers A&P have contracted with a third-party vendor to make collection and compliance

of the city’s 3.0% lodging tax on all hotel and short-term rental (STR) properties within the city limits as smooth and easy as possible.

For more information and to learn how to start the process for your vacation home rental, click here.

2020 was rough on local businesses.

They had a lot to overcome.

But their creativity and resilience in the face of those challenges truly inspired us.

We’re HONORED to tell their stories and help connect them with their communities.

LEARN MORE about how we can help tell your business’ story. Visit coxmedia.com/tell-your-story or call (855) 755–2691.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mission Key Focus Area | Community Development One of the key focus areas of the Chamber’s mission-work is Community Development. We activate a diverse next generation of business and community leaders. Our leadership development work prepares local leaders for future regional challenges.

Leadership Benton County Announces 2022 Class

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enton County has been blessed and human resources, but we sometimes tend to take for granted the future of our area by

assuming that the appropriate leadership talent will emerge to guide us whenever we need it.

The Leadership Benton County (LBC) program provides leadership training specific to regional issues facing the county and serves as the Chamber’s training ground for future leaders in Benton County.

The keys to our future are knowledgeable and skilled leaders, willing to step to the forefront, who have an awareness and understanding of all facets of our community including government, business, education, recreation, utilities, infrastructure, housing, healthcare, social services and more. Leadership Benton County has a reputation for producing these leaders.

Goals of the 11-session program include identification and motivation of individuals with leadership potential; acquainting participants with community needs, challenges, and opportunities; offering a forum for dealing with community issues; and challenging future leaders to become involved with local issues and the process of decision-making.

LBC is excited to announce its class for the 2022 year – this year’s participants are listed below. Congratulations on being selected to Leadership Benton County!

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Leadership Benton County’s 2022 Class

with a wealth of financial, physical,

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Abby Davenport

Garrett Lewis

Mariela Salinas

Northwest Health

First National Bank of NWA

Adora Curry

Garrett Washington Great Southern Bank

Peel Compton Foundation

Alana Ryder

Haley Slater

Miranda Mangano

Ali Karr

Henry Wildenborg

Miriah Grosshart

Amy Morbeck

Jacob Anderson

Monique Carswell

Brad Blankenship

James Smyth

Paige Lauro

Thaden School

Art Bridges Foundation Crafton Tull Arvest Bank Arvest Bank

Cliff Thompson

Noble Insurance Ernst & Young

Black Hills Energy Cantera Concrete

Arvest Bank

Mia Standard Leadscape

Rogers Public Schools Walmart

NWA Food Bank

Rogers Fire Department

Bentonville Schools

Jessica Imel

Shanedra Barnes

Cole Young

Kellie Horne

Steven Baker

XNA

Debbie McElroy

The Momentary

Kevin Hall

University of Arkansas HFA

Tyler Masters

Engel & Volkers

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

Butterfield Trail Village

Deborah Lukotch

Kiley Haynes-Jennings

Will Kellstrom

Walmart

Eric White

Mercy

Kyle Kiefer

Watkins Law Office

Lauren Headley

Cox Communications

Assembled Products

Burrell Behavioral Health

Erika Treat

Lulu Peredo

Bianca Montoya

First Security

Runway Group

Leadership Benton County Sponsored By

BikeNWA

6th Annual NWA YP Summit Focuses on Personal and Professional Development

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group of more than one hundred young professionals tuned in to the Sixth Annual

Summit Focused on Three Areas of Development

own gifts, while overcoming the challenges that everyone must face.

This year’s theme was IGNITE YOUR

NWA Young Professional

PASSION with sessions focused on discovering

Summit on Friday, November

personal success, strengthening professional

The Ideals Team Talks Inclusion Another main session featured The Ideals

5. The Summit formed in 2016 when the

prosperity, and turning passion into

Team from the University of Arkansas. The team

Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders

philanthropic actions that help Northwest

talked about how we can start to move beyond

organization and Rotary Clubs of NWA

Arkansas thrive.

diversity and how we can be more inclusive

realized the need to create a leadership summit for young professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

both in the workplace and our personal life.

Walmart’s Tony Waller Kicked It Off

Other Sessions

The Summit kicked off with Tony Waller, Vice President of Constituent Relations and

Young Professionals were able to tune in

Racial Equity for Walmart. Serving is extremely

to several breakout sessions of their choice

important to Tony, as he has taught that to

throughout the Summit. Some of the sessions

give real service you must add to the world

included lessons on Leadership, Personal

something that cannot be bought or measured

Branding, Diversity and Inclusion, Managing

with money. He currently serves as Chair of the

a Startup, Navigating Conversations, Service

NAACP ACT-SO Advisory Council. His passion

Learning, Gaining Influence Within Your

for the empowerment and advancement of

Community, and Making Connections at the

women has led him to serve on the Board

Local Level.

of Trustees at the Center for Asian Pacific American Women. Tony strives to live each day by the words of his mother, Barbara Jean Motley Waller: “Keep flowing with The River for The River knows exactly where It is going.”

Tony asked simple questions like who are you outside of your job? Do you want to build Featured Speaker Tony Waller, VP Constituent Relations & Racial Equity with Walmart

your legacy? then explained the steps that we must take to both recognize and embrace our THANKS TO THIS YEAR’S YP SUMMIT SPONSORS |

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Keep It Local

Shop Northwest Arkansas

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Tips

ogers and Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is a must-visit shopping destination in Arkansas. From shopping malls, department stores, boutiques, and one-of-a-kind antique shops, you are sure to find everything you need.

Stock up on designer labels at the open-air Pinnacle

Hills Promenade mall or buy local as you stroll the shops in one of the many downtowns in NWA. Bargain hunters can find their next great treasure at

• Call ahead to check business hours before arriving • Shop early to complete your shopping list • Search for locally made products • Shop somewhere you haven’t been before

a number of thrift shops and designer discount stores, and for outdoors enthusiasts, NWA offers an array of sporting goods stores, western apparel shops and outdoors outfitters. No matter who you are shopping for, you’re bound to find it here.

In addition to a variety of shops in Rogers, be sure to check out

#ShopNWA Resources The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to #ShopNWA and support local.

According to a recent Civic Economics Study, over two-thirds of the

Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, and the other surrounding cities for

money spent at locally owned businesses stay in the community and other

more boutiques, malls, shops, antique stores, and more.

studies have shown that local businesses donate at a higher rate to local causes and nonprofits.

How You Can Help Keep It Local

Local businesses create jobs in our community. Locally owned

• Shop local and shop often

businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for

• Shop on the business’s website

the unique needs of their community. Rogers and Lowell are constantly

• Share on social media where you are shopping

growing, with new shops, boutiques, and specialty stores opening across

• Purchase gift cards – this includes local restaurants & attractions

the region.

• Not able to shop in person? Order over the phone and have the item shipped right to your doorstep

Help us support these businesses by shopping in person, on their websites, and spreading the word about your favorite places to shop in Northwest Arkansas.

This holiday season let’s keep it local and shop Northwest Arkansas!

Remember to tag the business you’re shopping at on social media and use the hashtags #shopnwa, #shopping, #nwarkansas, and #nwark. Shopping in Rogers? Add #rogersrocks!

Curious about what happens when you support local businesses?

Check out the Shop NWA page for more information.

Small Business Owner’s Corner | C2C Webinar Series This series is designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas and provides best practices and resources designed to help business professionals via virtual workshops in partnership with subject matter experts from throughout our community. View our library of educational videos here.

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The Art of Shopping Local | Art on the Bricks Art Walk December 9, 2021 Join the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce December 9 for

businesses and the community. Arts and culture are important to state and local economies. Arts and culture-related industries, also known as “creative industries,” provide direct economic benefits to states and communities: They

a special showcase of art, crafts and music by regional artists and local

enhance quality of life, create jobs, attract investments, generate tax revenues,

businesses in Downtown Rogers. As our community returns to live and in

and stimulate local economies through tourism and consumer purchases.

person events, the opportunity to help revive the creative economy is made possible through events like Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

We invite you to support local businesses that sell locally produced art

The art walk showcases regional artists, craftsmen, and musicians on the 2nd Thursday each month. This family friendly event provides pop-up exhibits and live music, for a unique Downtown Rogers shopping

and crafts all year long, but this is especially important during the holiday

experience. Art on the Bricks is a perfect way for you to shop local and

shopping season. When you Shop NWA, your purchases bring a significant

find unique Christmas gifts while supporting talented artists and local

amount of revenue to our community. Your dollars spent with local

Downtown Rogers businesses.

businesses generate state and local tax revenue to fix roads, pay for parks, support schools, retain jobs, and so much more.

Fundraiser for the Artists of Northwest Arkansas (ANA) Artists of Northwest Arkansas, resident of the Rogers Experimental

Creative Economy has Significant Impact Nationally Prior to the pandemic, production of arts and cultural goods and services

House, is incorporating a silent auction fundraiser during the Art Walk. The ANA 6 x 6 Show & Silent Auction is an artistic fundraiser to support the

in the U.S. added 4.3 percent directly to the nation’s GDP, for a total approaching programs and special events of the Artists of Northwest Arkansas. Over 190 a trillion dollars ($919.7 billion). According to a report by National Endowment

stretched canvases have been distributed to area artists to create original

for the Arts (NEA) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) this impact is

artworks for this unique show and event. The paintings will be on display

greater than the value added by such industries as construction, transportation

for a one-night event when you will have the opportunity to bid on the art.

and warehousing, mining, and agriculture.

Silent bidding starts at 4:30 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. The starting bid

When locally owned businesses thrive, they create jobs, sponsor your child’s sports team, support local nonprofits, and invest back into their

is $20 on each piece and part of the fun is friendly competition for these artistic treasures. View the full event details here.

Where to Shop

Membership directory

8TH STREET DISTRICT BEAVER LAKE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT HUDSON DISTRICT LOWELL SCOTTSDALE DISTRICT PINNACLE HILLS DISTRICT PLEASANT CROSSING DISTRICT PROMENADE DISTRICT WALNUT DISTRICT

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce offers a

Click here for a full list of businesses in each district.

Membership Directory on RogersLowell.com. Find businesses in the following categories:

BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS | GIFT SHOPS | CLOTHING – RETAIL HOTELS - MOTELS | ENTERTAINMENT | JEWELERS | EVENT PLANNING MANUFACTURERS | FOOD PRODUCTS – SERVICES – SUPPLIES & BROKERS RECREATION | FURNITURE | RESTAURANTS | RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES THEATERS | TRAVEL AGENCIES Don’t forget to support the many nonprofits in Northwest Arkansas!

View a list of local nonprofits here. You can also support the local entertainment in our area by purchasing tickets or a membership to our regional venues! Click the “Entertainment” directory listing above for a list of options.

In addition to a variety of shops in Rogers, be sure to check out Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, and the other surrounding cities for more boutiques, malls, shops, antique stores, and more.

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Spotlighting Northwest Arkansas’ Progress and Accolades Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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orthwest Arkansas (NWA) is

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

a place that’s known for its

Commerce’s Q4 edition of The Spotlight Series

high quality of life. Compared

on November 11 featured expert panelists from

Presented by Ritter Communications, is

to other fast-growing regions

Heartland Forward, a nonpartisan, nonprofit

designed to bring the right people together at

of the country, NWA enjoys

“think and do tank” focused on improving

the right time to spark innovation, inspire ideas

robust employment, affordable housing,

economic performance in the center of the

and align our community around common

shorter commute times and a rich tradition of

United States. The discussion focused on an

goals. Each quarter features a different theme to

entrepreneurial success. It’s a place where you

exploration of how NWA has become one of the

spotlight progress and illuminate issues that are

can have a real impact – Life Works Here. It is

best places to live and do business. Ross DeVol,

opportunities for growing business, activating

also consistently ranking as one of the “Best

President and CEO of Heartland Forward, led

high-impact leaders, and building a strong and

Places” to live and work in the nation.

a panel of international experts spotlighting

diverse place to visit, live, invest, work and play.

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NWA’s progress and way forward.

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Downtown Rogers, Inc. (DTR, Inc.) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization to Discontinue Downtown Events Programming City Ending $100,000 Contract, Shifting Funds to Community Development Department’s Downtown Arts and Cultural Programming

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ogers City Council members

Rogers Downtown Partners (RDP) merchant

“One possibility would be planning smaller

reviewed a $71 million

association (who announced earlier this month

events spread throughout the year that are

proposed budget for 2022 in

that it will dissolve at the end of the year). Go

less disruptive to merchants and bring a steady

November which included

Downtown Rogers communications include a

flow of people to downtown,” he explained.

ending the $100,000 contract

weekly newsletter, website, social media, and

Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Chamber

community events calendar.

said the festival is not what it once was and

with Downtown Rogers, Inc. (DTR, Inc., a Division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce) at the end of December. The City’s Community Development Department will continue funding concerts in Railyard Park and

has seen a dip in attendance in recent years.

The Way Forward for Downtown Events Programming

“I think there’s a question as to whether the festival is necessary and serves the purpose it

Mayor Greg Hines said he thinks it is time

originally did,” he added. “The concerts on the

contracting with a private company to manage

to put the Frisco Festival on halt, reset and

new Butterfield Stage in the park attract more

the Farmers Market, previously operated by

decide what Rogers wants moving forward.

people to downtown.”

DTR, Inc.

Chamber Continues Support for Go Downtown Rogers Brand in 2022 Even though DTR, Inc. will discontinue downtown events programming, it will continue to be an active Division of the Chamber, helping to sustain growth of the Go Downtown Rogers brand and support its communication channels that were formerly managed by the

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“The Chamber’s commitment to continue marketing communications support for Go Downtown Rogers ensures that there is still one voice to the community for promoting downtown events and programming, downtown merchants, and downtown development news.”

– Brad Phillips

Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

“Our Chamber mission-work cultivates strong relations with existing businesses and government entities, identifies opportunities to activate underutilized properties, connects potential partnerships, and facilitates business relations to maximize resources for downtown and the surrounding community.”

– Karen Wagaman

Vice President of Downtown Developmment Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce The City and Chamber will continue to collaborate with downtown organizations to figure out what these changes will mean

The Chamber’s Economic Development Mission-Work As part of its Economic Development

moving forward. These organizations include

mission-work the Chamber’s Downtown

Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers, Arkansas

Development Division is the primary point-

Public Theatre (APT), Rogers Historical Museum

of-contact for economic development in

(RHM), Rogers Experimental House (RXH),

Downtown Rogers and provides resources and

downtown merchants and schools. Burns said,

help implementing the Downtown Rogers

“The Chamber will continue to provide events

Initiative Plan. This work focuses on increasing

programming for the monthly Art on the Bricks

the number of businesses, employees, and

Art Walk, which is sponsor supported, and look

residential properties in the downtown core.

for opportunities for additional programming that make financial sense like the Rogers Cycling Festival and the Diverse Taste of Rogers.”

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Walmart Honors Veterans and Military Families with Jobs, Opportunity, and Peer Connections with a learning project, access to mentors, and opportunities

campus office associates, but is now expanding to associates working in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers.

to discover career journeys at Walmart.

W

Approximately 90% of those who have participated in this pilot almart’s commitment to Veterans began with their

program received a job offer.

Several years ago, Walmart met their

“Find-a-Future” Earlier this year, Walmart introduced “Finda-Future,” a free site to help veterans and military spouses achieve their goals, which meets them where they are in their career journey, providing a coach and tools to understand their

very first veteran: Sam

Veterans Welcome Home Commitment to hire

skills and experience and connect them to the

Walton. He served in the

250,000 Veterans by 2020. Since 2013, they have

right partners. Future seekers will be better

U.S. Army Intelligence

hired more than 400,000 veterans and military

positioned to reach their goals – whether that’s

spouses at Walmart and Sam’s Club.

starting a new career, acquiring new skills, or

Corps and brought with him the values that define the Northwest Arkansas retailer to this day.

Today, they support veterans with a strategic focus on the following: 1) Attracting talent for the

even starting a business. Since launching this

SERVES | Associate Resource Group Once Walmart hires veterans, it’s important

past summer, nearly 300,000 veterans and military spouses have engaged with the “Find-a-

future of Walmart, 2) Supporting and connecting

to keep them engaged. Through SERVES, their

Walmart and Sam’s Club associates and 3)

veteran and military spouse Associate Resource

Advancing all veterans and military spouses’

Group (ARG), they ensure these associates stay

veterans and is committed toward working to

economic opportunity and well-being.

connected by sharing helpful resources and

help them find whatever is next in their lives and

holding regular networking and education

careers to build a better future.

Hiring Our Heroes Walmart partners with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring our Heroes and its corporate fellowship program. Fellows get professional learning experiences with campus office and frontline roles in Walmart U.S., Sam’s Club, Supply Chain and Global Tech.

The 6-to-12-week fellowship provides support

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events. This ARG was originally a group for

Future” site.

Walmart continues to support our nation’s

F

Natural State Pest Control Offering Free Pest Control to Families in Need for the Holidays or the holidays, Natural State Pest Control is spreading Christmas cheer by offering free pest control to Northwest Arkansas families in need. They are currently accepting applications on their website through December 13.

Natural State Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control company made up of a team of highly trained, licensed individuals who are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality results. They believe in investing time and energy into the health and growth of the local community. Learn more by contacting them at (479) 927-6350 or on their website.

Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) to Extend Zero-Fare Program Through 2022

O

zark Regional Transit (ORT)

an extensive bus stop accessibility study and

Additionally, hours will be extended in the city to

will extend its zero-fare

expanding service overall.

eighty cumulative hours a week for the two buses.

Bus Stop Accessibility Study

Walton Family Foundation Grant

program for Northwest Arkansas riders through 2022.

A zero-fare policy has been

An extensive bus stop inventory and

These efforts are supported by the Walton

known to bolster ridership where implemented

analysis of all current bus stops will be

Family Foundation in the form of a $985,608

and an increase in ridership was certainly seen

undertaken to coordinate with local, municipal

grant. This support will allow ORT to continue

with the initial implementation in early 2020.

transportation staff. The outcome goal is to

offering its safe, contactless transit experience

The continuation of this policy is expected to

provide recommendations that would enhance

while more effectively positioning itself for

continue this trend and to help businesses that

riders’ experience, comfort and accessibility

growth in the region.

have suffered through the pandemic.

going forward.

The ultimate goal for these initiatives in 2022 is to make public transit more available and more

What’s Going on at ORT? ORT will also be increasing public outreach

Bentonville System Changing to Mirror Rogers

accessible, eliminate shortcomings, and to make mobility more efficient and effective.

in the form of a robust social media campaign

The public transit system in Bentonville

to familiarize the public with all aspects of the

will be changed from the existing one, fixed-

barriers to transportation for underrepresented

This joint effort will help eliminate cost

system (especially tools to be used to access

route system to a two-bus, On-Demand Transit

communities, incentivize new riders and support

and plan routes in the system), conducting

(ODT) system mirroring Rogers’ transit system.

local municipalities.

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Rogers Public Education Foundation Selects 2022 Wall of Distinction Honorees

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he Rogers Public Education Foundation has chosen four

later at Rogers High School.

Hopper earned her undergraduate and

Gary Jackson

outstanding honorees to be added

graduate degrees and her administrative

to its Wall of Distinction this

certification from the University of Arkansas.

of Hight Jackson Associates as its sole employee

spring. This special honor will go

From 1969 until 1994, she was a classroom

in 1974. Through his leadership, he guided the

to a Rogers High School graduate and retired

teacher. In 1994 she became a vice principal

growth of Hight Jackson Associates from an initial

business owner and community activist, Clarice

at Rogers High School. In this capacity, she

sole practitioner to a staff of twenty-five with a

Moore; longtime school photographer and

was responsible for teacher evaluations and

workload of over one hundred million dollars in

education supporter, Phillip Martin; retired

supervised the high school secretarial staff. She

construction projects annually. His background

architect and school supporter Gary Jackson;

worked with District Administrative personnel

as an officer and pilot in the USAF, a Vietnam

and retired school administrator and local

to improve the workload, available resources,

veteran, and decades of practicing architecture

developer Gloria Hopper.

student attendance tracking, and working

brought a wealth of experience and knowledge

environment of the office support staff.

to the firm.

Gala Fundraiser Coming April 21, 2022 In announcing this year’s honorees, RPEF

Hopper’s involvement in education didn’t

Gary Jackson established the Rogers office

Jackson extended his outreach into

end when she left the classroom. In 2001 she was

the community, volunteering his time and

elected to the Rogers Board of Education where

energy to enhance many local youth sports

board president Kelli Gemmell said,” We are

she served for five years. While on the board, she

programs. He worked over 20 years as a

excited to announce another outstanding class

was instrumental in the Rogers School District’s

spotter in the school football press box and

of honorees for the 2022 Wall of Distinction.

joining the Lake View lawsuit to assure equitable

basketball scorer’s table. He also helped

We congratulate this year’s honorees and

funding and an adequate education for all

develop and financially support the idea for

applaud them for their dedication to serving

Arkansas public school students. In 2006, Hopper

the Arvest Hoopfest basketball tournament,

others through education. The community is

received the Education Hall of Fame Award from

now an annual event. He also supported radio

invited to help honor these special individuals

the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

broadcasts for athletic and school programs.

at a gala fundraiser April 21 at the Rogers Convention Center.”

Gloria Hopper Described by her former co-worker, Mark

In addition to her career in education,

Since 1994, Jackson has supported and

Hopper remains active as an entrepreneur and

contributed to the Community Scholarship

developer. She and her husband Tom and son

Program. In 2014, Jackson was inducted into

Blake developed the Scottsdale Shopping Center

the Mountaineer Athletic Hall of Fame.

in Rogers and the subdivisions of the Pinnacle

Jackson’s firm has provided architectural

Kruger, as “The First Lady of Rogers High School,”

Country Club. They are the parents of three adult

services for schools throughout Rogers, including

Gloria Hopper served as vice principal at Rogers

children, all graduates of Rogers High School.

the Blackie Bond Athletic Center, Lingle Middle

High School from 1994 until 2000. Prior to being

They have nine grandchildren. Gloria and Tom

School, Rogers New Tech High School, Rogers

in administration, beginning in 1969, she taught

are long-time active members of First United

Heritage High School, and Hill, Reagan, Jones, Old

home economics, first at Rogers Junior High and

Methodist Church of Rogers.

Wire, and Darr elementary schools.

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In addition to supporting youth sports programs, Jackson devoted much time and effort to community and civic organizations. He served on the Board of Directors of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

He is the former chairman of the Rogers Planning Commission and the former chairman and a current

“It will be an honor to recognize this year’s recipients April 21 at the Rogers Convention Center. We are excited to celebrate all they have brought to not only the Rogers Public Schools system but to the City of Rogers. We look forward to a fun night celebrating their accomplishments.”

– Hunter Fry RPEF Vice President

member of the Rogers Airport Commission. He’s a

Museum. Her two children, Mary and Matthew, both RHS graduates, live in Rogers.

Phillip Martin Although he is not a Rogers schools graduate, Phillip Martin has been chronicling the progression of Rogers Public Schools’ students from kindergarten through graduation since 1990. In that year, Martin and his wife Rita moved to Rogers after purchasing the Northwest Arkansas territory of

former member of the Rogers Noon Rotary Club

City Council from 1977 through 1980. Moore’s

Davis/Pack and Associates Photography. Martin

in which he once served as president. Jackson

father Frank was a nephew of Roscoe Hobbs,

started a school photography business which

is a former commissioner and chairman of the

and in the late ‘seventies she worked with the

was sold to Lifetouch in 1996, and he became

Arkansas Aeronautics Commission. He also served

Hobbs family and the State of Arkansas to

the Territory Manager.

on the boards for the Samaritan Community

further the establishment of Hobbs State Park

Center and Rogers Little League Baseball. A

and Conservation Area. In 1981 she also was on

his territory was consistently ranked in the

retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air

the Centennial Committee that arranged the

top twenty-five territories in the United

Force, Jackson is also a long-time member and

many events held in celebration of the 100th

States and Canada. He was a member of the

deacon at First Baptist Church, Rogers.

anniversary of the founding of Rogers.

Lifetouch President’s Club for top performers

Jackson and his wife Clare have three sons,

During Martin’s position with Lifetouch,

After the death of her father in 1977, Moore

multiple times. He was a Diamond

Brian, Greg, and Aaron, all Rogers High School

took over management of the vinegar plant.

Achievement winner for three years for

graduates. They have five grandchildren who all

She later partnered with Jack Cole to form a new

business retention.

attend Rogers Public Schools.

company, Speaco Foods. After expanding with

Clarice Moore Local businesswoman Clarice Strode Moore

Even though he is not a graduate of Rogers

plants in other states, they moved the office from

schools, his two children are, and Martin has

Rogers to Kansas City.

consistently supported education through

Speaco was sold in 2001 and Clarice enjoyed

the local Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, and

has been chosen for the 2022 Wall of Distinction

a brief retirement from business. But in Rogers

Fayetteville Public Education Foundations. If

because of her contributions to the Rogers

and its historic downtown she soon found herself

there was an event, big or small, associated with

community and for her accomplishments in the

once again co-owner in a business venture, this

schools, Martin was there to photograph. He also

vinegar industry at a time when women were a

time with her daughter, Mary. The Rabbit’s Lair

supported state education through the Arkansas

rarity in industrial management.

was a fabric and fiber business that also offered

Association of Educational Administrators,

classes. When the historic Applegate Drug Store

Arkansas Rural Education Association, Arkansas

in 1952. She began her college career at Stevens

Moore graduated from Rogers High School

was put up for sale, Clarice became concerned

School Board Association, and the Arkansas

in Columbia, Mo., then attended the University of

about its future and took it upon herself to

Activities Association.

Arkansas and later graduated from the medical

purchase and preserve the building, which has

tech school at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She

since housed three businesses, Poor Richard’s Art,

Foundation awarded him the “Apple Award”

graduated from Washington University in 1957

the Rabbit’s Lair, and The Gathering.

which stands for A Patron Providing Leadership

and worked in the research lab until 1961 when

In 2013, the Fayetteville Public Education

Since 2007 Moore has worked tirelessly

by Example.

she married. The next few years were spent

to further historic preservation and business

raising children Mary and Matthew before

development in the historic downtown. She

the school photography business for 40 years.

returning to Rogers in 1965.

remains an active part of the downtown

Currently he enjoys his retirement traveling

In the 1960s and ‘70s Moore gained

Martin retired in 2017 after working in

business community, was instrumental in

and photographing nature and wildlife and

experience in the vinegar industry working with

establishing the downtown farmers market, and

volunteering at a food pantry. Martin and his

her father while simultaneously running tomato

has also contributed financially to preserving

wife have two children, Heather and Brian, both

canning factories in Rogers and Pea Ridge.

downtown and Rogers’s history by donating

graduates of Rogers High School. They will

During this time, she also became interested

generously to the Victory Theater restoration and welcome their first grandchild in December.

in community affairs, serving on the Rogers

the recent expansion of the Rogers Historical

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Rogers Receives Watershed Guardian Award for Water Quality Management “The City of Rogers has gone above and beyond good work by adopting and installing LID features throughout your community, addressing stormwater improvements, educating the community about water, coordinating stewardship events with the Alliance and other partners, and so much more.”

T

he City of Rogers Department of

– Becky Roark

Executive Director | Beaver Watershed Alliance

Community Development was recently selected as a recipient of the Watershed Guardian Award by the Beaver Watershed Alliance.

Community Development Department and Parks & Recreation Department staff were on hand to receive the award at City Hall.

This award goes to organizations who have gone above and beyond to work towards good water quality management for the region.

Notable accomplishments for Rogers this year include low impact development features at the Railyard Park and Lake Atalanta as well as community education opportunities such as the Lake Atalanta LID Lunch & Learn, which discussed native plants, permeable pavers, and other low impact development features of the park.

For more information on water quality and stormwater management in the City of Rogers, view the city’s Drainage Manual here.

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Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Ribbon Cutting First National Bank October Meeting COX Media

ART ON THE BRICKS ARTWALK Presenting GEICO NW Arkansas Partner Tyson Foods Live Music Java Dudes Coffee Company Pel-Freez Biologicals Art Sustainer Ozark Regional Transit Rogers Experimental House Woodridge Interactive Destination Visit Rogers Community Partner Arvest Bank Print Media CitiScapes Magazine Minuteman Press Media KNWA / KFTA Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Reception LaborMax Staffing

BOARD RETREAT Partner Tyson Foods Silver AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Presenting Citizens Bank Gold Cherokee Casino & Hotel TLC Properties Host Galaxy Home Recreation – October Citizens Bank – December Signage Minuteman Press

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CENTRAL REFERRAL CONNECTION Presenting Printova Signs & Graphics Host Magnolia Place – October Optimum Health Insurance – November Magnolia Place – December Venue Partner Golden Corral

CHAMBER 2 COMMUNITY Community Champion COX Media Community Builders Black Hills Energy Nabholz Construction

CHAMBER TUTORIAL Presenting Nabholz Construction Breakfast Janes Insurance & Brokerage

COFFEE CONNECTION Presenting 7 Brew Coffee Primrose Retirement Communities Host Grand Savings Bank – November First National Bank – December

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. 2021 DTR Inc. Partner CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Deep Roots Health Center Sign Studio Tyson Foods

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. CHRISTMAS PARADE Event T-Mobile Celebrate Arkansas Supporting Glad Manufacturing GoGo Squeez Java Dudes Nabholz Construction Pel-Freez Media KNWA / KFTA Fox 24 Univision Arkansas

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. HOLIDAY MOVIE Title Noble Insurance

DTR MARKET Title Nabholz Construction Presenting T-Mobile Season New Hope Animal Hospital Market Supporter Big-Bot Design SubieGurus Auto Service The RoArk Group Market Friends Java Dudes Coffee Company Pel-Freez Market Allies HomeLight Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Woodridge Interactive Media Celebrate Arkansas COX Media iHeartMedia KFSM TV-5

EMPEZANDO UN NEGOCIO EN ARKANSAS – STARTING A BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS (PRESENTED IN SPANISH) Presenting Beaver Water District First Security Bank Media Univision Arkansas Event Arkansas Blue Welcome Center Job Guide Northwest Arkansas Community College Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

HOLIDAY BOARD RECEPTION Presenting Arvest Bank

Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors HUSTLE IN HEELS – LADIES LEAD NWA Education Glad Manufacturing GoGo Squeez Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Health System Connection Arvest Bank Cherokee Casino & Hotel COX Business

JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WITH THE GREATER BENTONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Host Landers Toyota NWA Co-Sponsors COX Media Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas Signage Minuteman Press

LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Presenting BancorpSouth BHC Insurance SERVPRO Meeting COX Business Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY Presenting Arvest Bank Black Hills Energy Northwest Arkansas National Airport Simmons Foods

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FALL JOB FAIR Co-Sponsor iHeart Media Gold Job Guide Media COX Media KNWA / KFTA Fox 24 Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Univision Arkansas

NWA MINORITY BUSINESS EXPO Refreshment PepsiCo Expo T-Mobile Silver Generations Bank Jose Esparza & Associates Exhibitor’s Lounge Community Clinic Session First Security Bank Forge Community Loan Fund Serve2Perform Media KHBS/KHOG 40/29 Univision Arkansas Happy Hour Yeyo’s El Alma De Mexico Event Venue Metroplex Event Center Signage Minuteman Press

NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT Partner Tyson Foods Gold Ritter Communications Silver COX Media Bronze Arvest Bank Glad Manufacturing Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Media KFSM Lamar Advertising Company Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC Presenting Daisy Outdoors Ammo Benchmark Group Lunch Arvest Bank Golden Corral Re/Max Real Estate Results | Tim McKelvy Station BHC Insurance Caddell Construction First National Bank of NWA Lamar Advertising Company NWACC Foundation Outdoor Cap Winter Moving & Storage Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

SPOTLIGHT SERIES Presenting Ritter Communications Gold Crafton Tull Media Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER Presenting Showcase Trophy & Awards

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Save the Date!

December 3, 2021

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Downtown Rogers East on Poplar, North on 1st, West on Walnut and South on 7th streets | Rogers, AR 72756

CLICK HERE to read rules, regulations, and unit descriptions.

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! Santa loves to visit Rogers during the holiday season, when the streets of downtown are decked-out with Christmas cheer, gearing up for the annual Christmas Parade. The sidewalks are lined with naughty and nice children alike, to enjoy beautiful floats that pass by. Santa Claus makes his appearance at the end of the parade to the delight of all the kiddos.

Event Sponsor

PARADE ENTRY REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. There are two entry categories: FLOAT (large vehicles, trucks and trailers) and NON-FLOAT (marching/walking groups, cars and bands).

The parade entry fee is $35 up to 100 feet. There will be an added $10 fee for each additional 50 feet. All school bands are free. Entry must be submitted with a completed Parade Application (click this ad to register online) by November 19.

Application fee is non-refundable.

Save the Date!

December 11, 2021

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Downtown Rogers Arkansas Public Theatre | 116 S. 2nd St., Rogers TICKETS REQUIRED | Event is SOLD OUT

Title Sponsor

Partners

Each year, DTR Inc. partners with the Arkansas Public Theatre to bring a fun family holiday movie, complete with Santa and snacks. Bring the whole family, wear your pajamas and join us as we celebrate the season by watching Polar Express in our very own historic downtown theatre while sipping hot cocoa and eating a treat.

Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for "Polar Express," an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Doors open and Santa visits at 1:00 p.m. Movie starts at 2:00 p.m.

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Member Restaurants Open on Christmas

Find a Member For more information about these member businesses including addresses and phone numbers, consult the RogersLowell.com Online Business Directory.

Please call ahead to confirm holiday openings and hours.

Casey’s General Store Cherokee Casino & Hotel Choctaw Casino European Gourmet Of NWA Fast Lane Entertainment King Burrito River Bend Casino & Hotel Ruth’s Chris Steak House Scooter’s Coffee Starbucks Coffee Workman’s Travel Center Saltgrass Steakhouse of Rogers

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NEW MEMBERS | October 2021 AMY KEEVER GALLERY

EYE HELP OPTICAL - DR. BRENT MILLS O.D.

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101 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 586-4357 | EYEHELPLOWVISION.COM OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS

310 S.E. A STREET | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 OZARKFOUNDATION.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

BESPOKE HOMES

FANCY FROG BOUTIQUE

PEOPLEFORBIKES

ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 316-4308 | WWW.BESPOKENWA.COM REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS

3301 S. MARKET ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 871-4808 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS

(479) 966-9619 | WWW.PEOPLEFORBIKES.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

CARDS RECYCLING

KELAMIS PLASTIC SURGERY

4208 JOHNSON RD. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (877) 592-2737 | CARDSRECYCLING.COM RECYCLING

1792 E. JOYCE BLVD., STE. 1A | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 935-3227 | KELAMISPLASTICSURGERY.COM PLASTIC SURGEONS

120B N. 13TH STREET | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 202-5089 GIFT SHOPS

COLLIER & ASSOCIATES

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

5100 W. PARK AVE., STE. A122 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 427-6951 | WWW.COLLIERHOMESNWA.COM REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

400 W CAPITOL AVE, SUITE 1700 | LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 (870) 206-0148 | WWW.LIBERTYMUTUAL.COM INSURANCE

EAT MY CATFISH (OPENING SOON)

OZARK ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION

2011 PROMENADE BLVD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (501) 940-3350 | EATMYCATFISH.COM RESTAURANTS - CAJUN

P.O. BOX 1265 | ROGERS, AR 72757 (479) 274-8315 | WWW.OZASA.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

THE SAGE ELEPHANT

October 2021

ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH 4667 S. DIXIELAND ROAD, ROGERS

BEST TITLE

3201 S. MARKET ST., STE. 106, ROGERS

LINDSEY & ASSOCIATES – MARIA FAIRCHILD 3801 W. WALNUT ST., ROGERS

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October 2021

MATRIX RACQUET CLUB 1219 MILLS LANE, LOWELL

PAPA MURPHY’S PIZZA

2301 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., STE. 7, ROGERS

Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

OZARK VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC

PEL-FREEZ

PINNACLE SPRINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

102 RUSSELL ROAD, ROGERS

219 N. ARKANSAS ST., ROGERS

1401 SOUTHWEST 14TH ST., STE. 9, BENTONVILLE

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THRIVENT – JOE CHOWANSKY 2860 W. WALNUT ST., STE. 100, ROGERS

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | October 2021 30+ YEARS

House of Webster - 67 years pb2 architecture + engineering - 58 years Bob Maloney Collision - 56 years Ozark Fence Co., Inc. - 48 years Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. - 46 years Justin Madick Insurance Agency LLC - 43 years Thrasher & Chambers Inc. - 34 years

21-30 YEARS

Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry Horses for Healing Jordan’s Printing Company Kelley Law Firm KNWA/KFTA Macadoodles Liquor - Missouri Natural State Media Northwest Tire Service, Inc. Owens Janitorial Service Raymond Burns CCE Sonic Drive-In #3549 Transplace United Way of Northwest Arkansas

11-20 YEARS

Allard & Co., PA Arkansas Security Cameron Smith & Associates Central Research, Inc. CFSI Financial Services, Inc. Cherokee Casino & Hotel Daylight Donuts

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Engineering Services, Inc. Fish City Grill Friendship Community Care Gaby’s Bakery LLC H&R Block Hobbs State Park - Conversation Area Junior League of Northwest Arkansas Landscape Creations LLC Mathews Management Co. McKee Foods Corporation Midland Construction, Inc. Molson Coors Beverage Company Daylight Donuts Smith & Davis Orthodontics Subway Super 8 Motel Thomas Fence TWO MEN AND A TRUCK./NW Arkansas Wheeler Metals, Inc.

6-10 YEARS

AmeriPolish, Inc. Atwoods Ranch and Home Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Diversified Resources Dunk Fire & Security, Inc. EOA of Washington County/EOA Children’s House GenesisCare Mark A. Cummings Photography The Meadows of Rogers, A Senior Citizen Complex Mountain Spring Water Company Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty

Rogers Bowling Center Signature Bank of Arkansas U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rogers VFW Post 3031 C. Renee Wakefield, CPA

2-5 YEARS

3C Retail Solutions Animal Medical Center Big Orange - Burgers, Salads, Shakes Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners First Presbyterian Church Gallagher Gunsmoke Sporting Clays Miss D’s CBD & Hemp Wellness Center Natural State Beer Company Periodontal and Implant Solutions of Arkansas Smith Hurst, PLC Spectrum Brands Supreme Lending Threads 3 Fourteen Urban Bath & Body Company

1 YEAR

Cigna Croft American-Made Mattresses Daily Deals Bargain Bins Edward Jones - Ysenia Dalton NEXA Mortgage LLC Phoenix Moving LLC Westwoods Global Ancillary Resources dba Go Brands

Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn.

Below are the upcoming events to note. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

SPECIAL NOTE** | Participants of Events, Meetings & Gatherings As Northwest Arkansas gets back to business, the safety of our staff

With this in mind, see some of our events below with requirements

and our community is the number one priority. We want to ensure you

for in-person attendance or notes about ways to attend virtually. Be sure

that we take public health very seriously. In compliance with the health

to check RogersLowell.com, review our eNewsletters (Monday Memo and

directives and guidelines issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson and the

Calendar at a Glance), and follow us on social media for updates about our

Arkansas Department of Health, we are taking the necessary steps to slow

events and meetings as well as developments that might affect business in

the spread of COVID-19 and protect those of high risk.

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Presented By | Printova Signs & Graphics December Host Sponsor | Magnolia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

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

Presented By | GEICO NW Arkansas Partner | Tyson Foods, Inc. Location | Downtown Rogers

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Presented By | 7 Brew Coffee

Location | First National Bank Address | 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers

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Presented By | Citizens Bank Host Sponsor | Citizens Bank Location | Citizens Bank Address | 3350 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers

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Hosted By | Rogers School Board Presented By | Nabholz Construction Address | Rogers School Board District

& Primrose Retirement Communities

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

Administrative Office – 500 W. Walnut St., Rogers

2022

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

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

100 years!

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