January 2016 | Chamber Voice

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he New Year is here! Save these dates for Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce major event sponsorship opportunities in 2016. Sponsoring and attending these events increases your community exposure and is a great way to gain more value from your Chamber membership. Before you finish your planning for the new year, review the Chamber’s 2016 Major Events below, record them in your calendar, then contact the Membership Services team to explore the right sponsorships for your business. No matter what level, there is a sponsorship that’s just right for your business in 2016.

94th Annual Banquet | Saturday, February 27, 2016

The RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is an annual gathering of 1,000+ Northwest Arkansas business leaders that celebrates accomplishments of the previous year, honors outstanding businesses and individuals in our community and sets the tone for the coming

business year. The evening includes a reception, dinner featuring Governor Asa Hutchinson as the keynote speaker, and annual awards presentations. These awards are presented to outstanding individuals, businesses or organizations each year and include: Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award (Rogers); Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker Award (Lowell); Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award; Business in the Arts Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; Ambassador of the Year Award; and the Small Business of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 awards through January 15, 2016.

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Bowlers Enjoy Fun Afternoon of Team Building

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Small Business Corner: Introducing the 2016 Small Business Council; Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter Awards

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K2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry Leaders; 2nd Annual Community Connections January 18

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Checklist for Getting the Most from Your Chamber Membership

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2016 Benton County and Legislative Candidate Election Forums; Chamber Night January 26 | Rogers City Hall

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Committee Chairs and Outgoing Board Members Recognized; Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business

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Welcome New Members | November 2015; 22nd Annual Business Forecast Luncheon Ribbon Cuttings | November 2015; 2016 Ambassador Meetings | Save the Dates Chamber Membership Renewals | November 2015 Chamber Networking & Educational Events; Chamber University Curriculum

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business-building events designed for you EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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

2016 DIRECTORS

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

2017 DIRECTORS

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

2018 DIRECTORS

Jon Harrell, First Bank of Arkansas Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Tina Winham, NUK – USA Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank David Roth, WorkMatters

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael, TY North America, LLC Mike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc. Bob Clinard, Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc. Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Chris Johnson, Cabela’s Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC President Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Charles Nevin, Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg, CUMC Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier, Walmart Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Mike Williams, NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters)

1.6 Chamber University - Sunrise Seminar Series Topic: The Freedom Workshop 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

AUDIT COMMITTEE Guy Cable Frank Bailey John Harrell

1.7 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 1.20 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

1.12 Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Sylvan Learning Center

1.21 Chamber Ambassador Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

1.21 Benton County Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Frank Fletcher Honda 1.27 Chamber University Topic: Making Technology a Business Advantage (Microsoft Certified Training) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 1.27 Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

NWACC Shewmaker Center

1.28 Board of Directors Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce For information on other meetings including the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

For information on other upcoming events visit the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

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Saturday, February 27 | 2016

John Q. Hammons Convention Center | Reception: 5:00 pm.

Dinner Featuring Keynote Speaker Governor Asa Hutchinson

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

Purchase Tickets at RogersLowell.com or Call the Chamber at (479) 636-1240

SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

upcoming meetings

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

POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com

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25th Annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament | April 30, 2016

The annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament is a fundraising and community developRD MARINE & ment event with proceeds DFO AT A V BR directed toward economic development projects of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

This tournament is the largest non-circuit fishing tournament in Arkansas and keeps growing each year with hundreds of local fishermen attending (600+ expected in 2016). The event celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year and features a fun weighin attended by a large crowd who enjoy free prizes, food and entertainment while watching tournament winners receive their prizes.

Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair | May 11, 2016

The Chamber will be hosting both a spring and fall job fair for Northwest Arkansas in 2016 - the largest and longest running job fairs in the region. These job fairs provide local business and industry an opportunity to connect with local and regional job seekers, especially important as economic development continues to rebound and more and more jobs are created for the workforce.

Job seekers enjoy access to the Job Seekers Resource Room (provided by NOARK’s Workforce Readiness Committee) getting free personalized reviews of resumes and interviewing skills. The Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair returns on May 11 and will be held at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Spring Golf Tournament | May 16, 2016

The Spring Golf Tournament will be held at beautiful Shadow Valley Country Club May 16.

This four-person scramble allows Chamber members an opportunity to play golf together and compete for prizes while enjoying businessbuilding networking with players from other teams. Many members invite their customers to play with them as a gesture of thanks while others choose to bring employees as a reward and show of appreciation. Prizes are awarded for top finishing teams and for individual winners of the longest drive, closet-to-the-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimen-

tary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee what it takes to get hired! NOARK’s Workforce time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party.

Readiness Committee provides the Job Seeker’s Resource Room offering free personalized reviews NWA BizCon 2016 – Connections of resumes and interviewing skills. The Fall Job Start Here | Fall (TBA) Fair will be held at the Frisco Station Mall in RogThe new NWA Biz- ers, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Fall Job Fair Con (a new event that attracts more than 1,000 job seekers and 60+ refreshes the Northwest employers and businesses.

Arkansas Business Expo) is a partnership between Bowling For Business | the Arkansas World Trade November 4, 2016 Center and the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce. This new event connects businesspeople to new business contacts, ideas and opportunities through education on entrepreneurship and other hot business topics delivered in seminars and guest speaker preNot everyone can golf – but anyone can sentations by recognized SMEs (subject matter bowl! Join us for this exciting team building event experts). Back by popular demand in 2016 is the in November. It will be held at a unique bowling Gone in 60 Seconds Elevator Pitch competition venue this year, Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell, for start-up entrepreneurs to pitch their business for an afternoon of fun. The event is growing in ideas to a panel of judges who are local celebrity popularity each year mainly because it is perfect entrepreneurs and business executives. It also fea- for fostering teamwork among your employees. tures the always fun, night-before Kick-Off Party. It’s great exercise too! Team Awards are presented A limited number of exhibit booths will be sold for highest and lowest scores, best team shirts and for businesses to promote their products and ser- more! Get registered early. 2015 sold out! vices. Other event details, including the location and date, are still being planned as of press time Stay Connected | RogersLowell.com & and will be announced in early 2016. eNews Calendar at a Glance To help stay connected with the Chamber Fall Golf Tournament | this year, you’ll want to visit (at least monthly) the September 9, 2016 RogersLowell.com Chamber Calendar (under the The Fall Golf Tourna- News & Events tab on the home page) for listings ment is held annually at of upcoming networking and educational events, Lost Springs Golf & Athletic seminars and workshops. Also, subscribe to the Club in Rogers. Teams of weekly (each Thursday) Chamber eNews, called four enjoy building busi- the Calendar at a Glance, for weekly updates, ness relationships on the information and reminders for upcoming events golf course in a beautiful delivered right to your in-box. fall setting. Tee off in September and treat clients Learn More about Our Chamber’s to a round of golf to seal Annual, Networking and Educational the deal, say thank you to Events Online at our Events Calendar. clients for their business or show your employees you appreciate them by inviting them to play in the tournament. Prizes are awarded for top finishing teams and for individual winners of the longest drive, closet-to-the-pin and putting contests.

Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party.

Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair | October 5, 2016

Each fall employers get a head start on hiring for the holidays at the Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair. Job seekers take advantage of a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with local Human Resource professionals who understand

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94th Annual Banquet Features Arkansas Governor | February 27

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ables and individual tickets are still available for the 94th Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Governor Asa Hutchinson will present the banquet’s keynote address on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. This annual gathering of 1,000+ Northwest Arkansas business leaders celebrates accomplishments of the previous year, honors outstanding businesses and individuals in our community and sets the tone for the coming business year.

Tickets $60 Per Person (Members) | $75 Per Person (Non-Members)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with other Northwest Arkansas leaders. The evening VIP Private Reception begins at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Governor Hutchinson and presentation of the Chamber’s annual awards. Seats typically sell out in advance and members are encouraged to make reservations before the end January, or sooner.

To reserve seats, purchase them at RogersLowell. com or call the Chamber at (479) 636-1240. Tickets are $60 per person for Chamber members ($75 per person for non-members), or $600 for a table of 10. A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Contact Membership Services at (479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@RogersLowell.com for more details.

The John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Hosts the 94th Annual Banquet

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors | Presenting Sponsors |

Gold Sponsors |

Diamond Sponsor |

Program Presentation Sponsors |

About the Keynote Speaker

Asa Hutchinson was sworn in as the 46 th G ove r n o r o f Arkansas on January 13, 2015, and immediately set in mo ti o n h i s pl a n to bring more jobs and e c o n o m i c g ro w t h to his native state.

Before being elected governor, Asa served in a variety of posts in the private and public sector. He served as Director of the Drug Enforcement Administration and as the first Undersecretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Voters in Arkansas’s Third District also elected him to Congress three times. A graduate of the University of Arkansas law school, Asa, at age 31, was appointed by President Reagan as the nation’s youngest U.S. attorney. He and his wife Susan have been married 42 years.

They have four children and five grandchildren.

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Silver Sponsors: Arvest Cherokee Casino & Hotel Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Regions Bank Bronze Sponsors: AT&T Beaver Water District CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Centennial Bank First National Bank First Security Bank First Western

Frazier Law Firm, PLC Grand Savings Bank Integrity First Bank Legacy National Bank McGoodwin, Williams & Yates, Inc. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Moser Corporation Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball Northwest Health System Parkway Bank The Roark Group Roberts Group Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. Signature Bank of Arkansas

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th annual Bowling For Business event Friday, November 13 at the Rogers Bowling Center. The event was a sell-out with over 140 business men and women showing up to have some fun with their fellow

Chamber members, friends and family. Special guests included Congressman Steve Womack and State Representative Jana Della Rosa. Each year, Chamber bowlers take a break from their normal work routine to get together for some team building, eat all kinds of delicious food and snacks, show off their team’s

creative t-shirt designs and compete for prizes and trophies. Bowlers praise the event saying it’s a great way to foster team building, meet new professional contacts and get some exercise while doing it.

The 7th annual event is scheduled for November 4, 2016 at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell.

U.S. Congressman Steve Womack visits with State Represenative Jana Della Rosa during the Bowling for Business event HIGHEST SCORING TEAM | Legacy National Bank (left to right) Stephen Wright, Edward Fillmore, Glen Plumlee, Mary Alice Granata, Luke Parsons

BEST TEAM SHIRT | Englander dZignPak (left to right) Jesse Jordan, Jimmy Greene, Matt Swanepoel, Mike Lloyd, Jason Wakefield

LOWEST SCORING TEAM | City of Lowell (left to right) Chief Randy Harvey, Betsy Bennett, Karen Davis, Jerry Hudlow, Kris Sullivan

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Trophy Presentation Sponsors |

Gold Sponsor |

Lane Sponsors |

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Introducing the 2016 Small Business Council

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he Small Business Council is a committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and was created for the purpose of being the voice of the small business community and providing guidance to the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce on the needs of the small business community.

The Council is made up of Chamber members who own, work for, or actively serve small businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas. Some of the roles of the Council include selecting an Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter, selecting seminar topics for Chamber University, and helping plan the 2016 NWA BizCon event.

2016 Small Business Council

Denise Thomas — World Trade Center Charlene Fields — Soul’s Harbor of NWA

Chair | Kelli Gemmell — Milestone Construction Vice Chair | Corry Hull — Legacy Capital Group Past Chair | Justin Mills — Walmart Blanca Maldonado — AMP Sign & Banner Rob Gutterridge — NWA Business Journal Don Ogden — Edward Jones JD Davis — The Whistler Group Shea Nuckols — onIT Randy Durbin — Arvest Bank Brad Vandriss — Pop’s Hog Wild BBQ Nick Jones — Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Ryan Barnhouse — Mary’s Painting Jamaikhan Dickey — City of Rogers

Ex-Officio’s

Martha Londagin — ASBTDC Kristin Ferguson — SCORE Steve Ferguson--SCORE Jessica Rush — Main Street Rogers Edward Haddock — SBA Shelle Summers--RLACC

Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter Awards

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council have been recognizing small businesses on a monthly basis for the past several years. This year, there is a change to the format and frequency of the Small Business of the Month Award. At the recommendation of the Small Business Council, who oversees this program, nominees will now be selected for the

Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter (OSB) ell.com. They will then vote on a winner during awards in 2016. the second month of the quarter and the award will be presented in the last month of the quarter.

How It Works The four winners will then automatically be nomiThe process from previous years will remain nated for the 2016 Small Business of the Year to be largely intact and only have a few changes. Mem- awarded at the 2017 Annual Banquet. bers of the Small Business Council will interview For more questions on this or anything the nominees during the first month of each quar- related to the Small Business Council, please conter, which can be submitted online at RogersLow- tact Steve Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

Employable Persons 30,000

Persons Unemployed 1,250

Persons Employed 30,000

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31,682 | 30,709

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30,610 | 29,384

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K2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry Leaders

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its K2J (Kindergarten to Job) Connect event on November 23, 2015 with the purpose of bringing together area educators and industries to talk about workforce needs and development. K2J Connect, presented by Walmart, took place at FM Corporation in Rogers and featured 12 educators from seven different school districts across Northwest Arkansas.

Attendees of the event included guidance counselors, principals, and middle and high school teachers. The educators were given an overview of FM Corporation (FM) operations in Rogers and asked questions about the types of career opportunities at FM. The educators were then given a tour of the FM plant and got the opportunity to see the firsthand how modern manufacturing works. Those on the tour were very impressed with what they saw and many came back noting that the reality of a modern factory was much better than what they thought it would be like.

After the tour, a facilitated discussion took place between the educators and members of

Educators and Members of the FM Leadership Team discuss workforce issues.

the FM leadership team. They discussed how to address the workforce issues facing our area.

Many great ideas were brought forth, including getting industries more involved in the schools, allowing tours or virtual tours of plants, and doing more to market these types of jobs avail-

able in our region.

K2J Connect is a program of the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce. For questions on this or anything related to economic development, please contact Steve Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

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he Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education Department will host the 2nd Annual Community Connections Meeting on Monday, January 18, 2016. The meeting will be held at Rogers Heritage High School. Refreshments will be served beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed by the general session from 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. All business, industry, post-secondary, and community members are invited to attend the meeting.

Meeting Goals

a. Provide information to parents and students about local labor markets trends and data, as well as employment projections and training opportunities and share information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are offered on the high school campuses and through the Secondary Career Center that align to regional workforce opportunities and demands. b. Establish collaborative partnerships with local businesses, industries, post-secondary institutions, and community to provide career & technical programs that prepare students with college and

career readiness and that will lead to success careers.

• Steve Cox | Senior Vice President of Economic c. Identify services and resources available Development – Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce through local partnerships as supplements to • Mike Harvey | Chief Operating Officer – Northwest curriculum, instruction, and learning experiences Arkansas Council to facilitate the integration of both career and employability skill sets designed to prepare stu- Exhibit Space & Corporate Sponsordents for success in the workplace. ships Available Exhibit tables will be available for those interWhat to Expect ested in sharing information relating to career and During the general session, several speakers post-secondary opportunities with the students, will share information relating to career oppor- parents, and educators during the meeting. Busitunities with local business/industry, current and nesses and post-secondary institutions are also projected regional labor market information, and welcome to provide informational brochures the critical role that business/industry partnership and promotional items that will be displayed and play in the CTE programs offered by the school shared with those attending the meeting. Corpodistrict. On behalf of the Rogers Public Schools rate sponsorship to assist with the cost of the meal Career & Technical Education department, we would also be appreciated. extend our gratitude to the following people for Please contact Dawn Stewart, Director their support by presenting information at the Career & Technical Education, Rogers Public Community Connections Meeting.

Schools, at (479) 636-3910 or dstewart@rps.k12. ar.us to reserve an exhibit table, provide infor• Greg Fogle | President, Nabholz – Midwest Operations mational brochures and promotional items, or to • Eric Dalton | Director, Realty Innovations – sponsor the meal/refreshments that will be served Walmart Realty at the meeting.

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Conventions/Events Visiting Rogers in 2016

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isit Rogers impacts the Rogers economy and community by working diligently to bring conventions, sporting events, and groups to Rogers who will stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shop in stores and enjoy all the wonderful amenities Rogers has to offer.

FLW Outdoors Tournament

Great Plains Leadership Training for Christ

Poultry Festival

April 14-17, 2016 | FLW Outdoors is the premier fishing tournament organization that provides unparalleled fishing resources and entertainment to anglers, sponsors, fans and host communities. The tournament will be held at Beaver Lake.

June 17-19, 2016 | The Poultry Festival is a tri-state, March 25-26, 2016 | The Great Plains Leadership non-profit trade organization organized over fifty Training for Christ Convention serves churches in years ago with a mission to promote and protect the Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma & Texas. poultry industry. The conference draws over 5,000 attendees nationwide to Northwest Arkansas.

Shepherd’s Chapel Conference

April 2-3, 2016 | Headquartered in Gravette, Shepherd’s Chapel was founded in 1955. The conference is held 14 days after the Equinox each year. The group has over 3,500 attendees.

LAX Fest

April 8-10, 2016 | Northwest Arkansas Lacrosse Club will host the annual LAX Fest bringing in over 35 teams to Rogers.

Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match

July 1-5, 2016 | Daisy Outdoor Products, headquartered in Rogers, has conducted the oldest and largest national 5-meter BB gun match for 50 years. The event will have more than 1,000 attendees at the John Q Hammons Convention Center.

Senior Softball Midwest Championship

July 12-17, 2016 | SSUSA will host 50+ teams in Rogers for its annual event. This tournament will draw over 2,000 people to Rogers.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship LPGA Tournament

June 20-26, 2016 | The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G features 144 of the top female golfers in the world. The tournament is held at Pinnacle Country Club.

Start Off the New Year Speed Networking | 2016 B2B Dates

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he quarterly Business-to-Business (B2B) Networking events are all set for 2016. Register before January 20 for your B2B VIP Status. The registration fee is only $100 which includes four quarterly events in 2016 and a special $20 savings on exhibit space at your choice of two of the events during the year. You may register yourself and staff members as a B2B VIP and either send a different staff member to each quarterly speed networking event or attend them all yourself!

Get the VIP Treatment

Purchase Your B2B VIP Before January 20

members ($30 per person non-members) per each B2B Networking event. This year features Ticket prices include a delicious buffet meal, two B2B Networking events scheduled at breakspeaker presentation, round-robin speed net- fast (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and two at lunch (11:30 working, opportunity to market your company a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at these exciting venues: and a chance to win some great door prizes! This January 27 | Lunch Event | NWACC special B2B VIP offer expires January 20.

Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies in the Walmart Auditorium What is Speed Networking?

At B2B Networking events six business representatives are seated at a table. Each participant May 25 | Breakfast Event | Northwest at the table has two minutes to promote his/ Arkansas Board of Realtors Event Center her products and services. Participants are then rotated to two other tables. So you potentially get September 28 | Lunch Event | NWACC to speed network with 18 participants during the Shewmaker Center for Workforce round robin rotations. That’s a lot of speed net- Technologies in the Walmart Auditorium working. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, product samples and promotional November 30 | Breakfast Event | Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors items to hand out and display at your tables.

Event Center

As a B2B VIP you are no ordinary attendee.

VIPs have special check-in at each event making it fast and convenient. Special name badges identify your business as a VIP and you are introduced to the networking crowd at each event.

VIPs also receive a discount on exhibition space and special recognition in the Chamber Voice. Two B2B Breakfasts & Two B2B You’re even sent convenient reminders about Lunches upcoming B2Bs. Registration fee is only $20 per person for

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Checklist for Getting the Most from Your Chamber Membership Start Off the New Year with An Action Plan

Review this checklist and identify some opportunities for you and your business to get the most from your membership in 2016. Make the Chamber an extension of your business. Have questions? Ask us!

If we don’t have the answers we’ll help refer you to someone that may have the advice you’re seeking.

Attend Member Orientation and bring your employees with you. The next orientation is January 20.

Participate in one or both of the NWA Job Fairs (Spring/Fall) for access to thousands of job seekers.

Utilize the Chamber for assistance on a New Site Location or visit the online Small Business Toolkit for resources and information related to starting, running and growing your business.

Take advantage of the Chamber’s free Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.

Submit your monthly events to the online Community Calendar to increase awareness of them. Visit RogersLowell. com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to Community Calendar (click on Submit an Event in the Quick Links on the right).

Offer special discounts to new businesses joining the Chamber (approximately 30 join per month) via the New Member Packet.

Sign up to receive the Chamber’s Weekly eNewsletters (Monday Memo and Thursday’s Calendar at a Glance).

Attend one or more Monthly Networking Events to promote your business. Visit RogersLowell.com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to the Chamber Calendar to find the events coming up.

Send your press releases and announcements, event flyers and staff updates to the Chamber to share with members and the community via the RogersLowell.com Member News. Visit RogersLowell.com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to Member News (Submit your news at the link located at the bottom of the page).

Frequently offer eCoupons and Discounts on RogersLowell.com to gain trial of your products and services. Visit RogersLowell.com, scrool over the Membership tab and scroll down to Coupons and Discounts (then submit your offer).

Plan to attend a Community Diversity Celebration to network with minority businesses. Join the Minority Business Mentorship Program and Minority Business Taskforce for access to coaching and mentoring if you’re a minority business.

Promote your business by advertising in Chamber Advertising Media (print and digital advertising).

Post your Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or respond to Requests for Contacts and Proposals on the Chamber’s Business Connect on RogersLowell.com.

Add your business description and social media properties (URLs) to the Chamber’s Business Directory on RogersLowell.com.

Attend one or more of the upcoming monthly Chamber University professional development seminars.

Display your Membership Certificate and Window Sticker and post your Proud Member logo on your website.

Plan to exhibit your business at the NWA BizCon to affordably showcase your products and services to hundreds of business professionals attending.

Visit the online Job Bank on RogersLowell.com to post job openings and view resumes if you’re hiring.

Promote your business by displaying brochures and business cards in the Chamber’s Lobby display racks.

Connect with other members by joining Chamber Committees. Contact us for a listing at (479) 636-1240.

Enroll yourself or a future leader in one or more of the Chamber’s Leadership Programs like NWA Emerging Leaders, Leadership Benton County and First Leadership.

Learn more about the Chamber Alliance Program (CAP) insurance program for health plans, group life insurance, group dental, short-term and longterm disability, long-term care and cancer policies and how you may save money participating.

Take advantage of the Chamber’s Free Meeting Space (conference rooms available at the Chamber’s Rogers and Lowell offices) for members.

Take advantage of your Free Membership in the U.S. Chamber including special discounts and publications (available to Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce members).

Get to know your Chamber Staff.

They meet with more business professionals than most people on any given day and have a wide array of expertise. Knowledge of who you are and what your business provides can increase the referrals they send your way.

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2016 Benton County and Legislative Candidate Election Forums

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anuary brings about the beginning of what I believe is going to definitely be an exciting election year in Arkansas. Interest in this election is expected to be very high, and the presidential campaigns will be the driving force behind what many political observers are maintaining will be a record voter turnout at the polls this year.

As important as the presidential election may be to the country, we do have some rather significant elections taking place in Rogers and Benton County, as well. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will join with the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders to sponsor two Primary Election Forums before the end of this year.

January 14 Forum

The first of our forums will take place on Thursday, January 14, at 6:00 p.m. All of the candidates in the Republican Primary for Benton County Judge and Benton County Sheriff have been invited to participate in this forum that will be held in the Peterson Auditorium of the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development,

which is located on the Northwest Arkansas Com- Democracy is more than just a term that describes munity College Campus. our form of government. It is the deliberative and ever-evolving process that has been passed on for February 11 Forum over two hundred years to every new generation On February 11, at 6:00 p.m., we will return of Americans from those who came before. In that once again to Peterson Auditorium for our sec- spirit, I encourage you to attend these forums and ond Republican Primary Election Forum. This bring with you a young person who is approachtime the candidates for Arkansas State Repre- ing voting age or will be voting in their first elecsentative have been invited to participate. There tion this year, because you know this is the most are three contested races in Benton County for important election that we’ve ever had – well, at seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives. least until we have the next one.

Rusty Turner, Editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, will serve as the moderator for both forums.

We live in a representative democracy that functions best when its electorate is engaged and informed. I encourage you to attend these forums, so that you can make your own wellinformed decisions about whom to cast your vote for on Election Day. Also encourage your friends, your neighbors, and your family to attend these discussions as well.

Every election is always described by politiJon Moran, Vice President of Government cians as the most important election we’ve ever Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area had in the history of our country, and they are right.

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Night January 26 | Rogers City Hall | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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oin Chamber and community leaders for a Chamber Night reception to be held on January 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut St. in Rogers. The event is free and open to the public. Mayor Greg Hines will present the “State of the City” address at 6:30 p.m. Chamber Night events are designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to learn more about local government while expressing the business community’s support for elected and city officials. These events also provide an opportunity to network with elected officials and fellow Chamber members in a casual setting.

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January 26 5:30 - 7:00 P.M.

301 W. Chestnut St. | Rogers Free to Members, Registration Not Required

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aymond Burns (President/CEO) and Mike Watts (Chairman of the Board) of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2015 committee chairs and outgoing board members at the December 7 Board Reception held before the Chamber’s Holiday Open House.

The Chamber appreciates the leadership and contributions provided during the year from these individuals. Join us in thanking them for their hard work.

2015 Outgoing Board Members Lori Brown.............................................................................................2013-2015 Guy Cable..............................................................................................2013-2015 Dewayne Burns...............................................................................2013-2015 Clay Conly.............................................................................................2013-2015 Jeff Geurian.........................................................................................2013-2015 Erin Kiefer...............................................................................................2013-2015 Vicki Vasser-Jenkins......................................................................2011-2015 Spencer Fox.......................................................................................2015

2015 Committee Chairs AMBASSADORS.........................................................................................................................................Missy Richards AUDIT ............................................................................................................................................................................Guy Cable BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT .....................................................................................................Joe Papczynski COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS .........................................................................Sharon Schrantz EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................Rev Gordon Besel FIRST LEADERSHIP STEERING ............................................................Dick Trammel & Michelle Fittro GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ..............................................................................................................Jerry Carmichael GREENWAYS & TRAILS .............................................................................................................................Greg Lindley LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL .................................................................................................................Jeff Milford LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY ..........................................................................................Lorrie Madden MINORITY BUSINESS TASK FORCE ......................................................................................Salvador Duran NWA EMERGING LEADERS .................................................................................................................Spencer Fox SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL ...................................Kelli Gemmell Chair, Corry Hull Co-Chair

Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business

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2016 Opportunities

DATES | January 12, February 9, March 8, April y taking the time to meet with other busi- 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 20, nesspeople and discovering how you can October 11, November 8 and December 13. help them and they can help you, you develop relationships that will provide great rewards in the future. People like doing business with people they know. Networking is the most inexpensive way to promote your business. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business-to-Business (B2B) quarterly events variety of events to help you build your network of (two breakfasts and two luncheons in 2016) business contacts throughout the year. enable business representatives to advertise, sell and “speed network” with other businesses all in one networking event. At each table, six people are seated and each participant has two minutes to promote his/her products and services. Networkers get the most out of the event by bringThis free event, held every month from 7:30 ing brochures, business cards, product samples a.m. - 8:30 a.m., offers business representatives an and promotional items to hand out or display at opportunity to network with others in a relaxed, your table.

DATES | January 27 (Lunch), May 25 (Breakinformal atmosphere. Coffee Connection is a fun way to start the day and one of the Chamber’s most fast), September 28 (Lunch) and November 30 (Breakfast) popular networking events.

This free monthly networking event is held after hours from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and provides members opportunities to exchange business cards and become acquainted with other businesses throughout the community. Business After Hours is a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Each month, a different host and/or sponsor provides the location, refreshments and door prizes for attendees.

DATES | January 21 (Benton County Business After Hours), February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19 (Joint Rogers-Lowell Area and Bentonville/ Bella Vista Chambers Business After Hours), June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 10 (Joint Rogers-Lowell Area and Bentonville/Bella Vista Chambers Business After Hours) and December 15.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | November 2015 Aha! Interpreting Solutions, LLC Iliana Rivera P.O. Box 473 Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 301-4902 | ahainterpretingsolutions.com Medical Interpreter Training

First National Bank Nicole Hall 1950 S. Pleasant St. Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 750-3620 | fnbank.net Banks

Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS Rhonda Sims 314 N. Goad Springs Rd. Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 770-0241 | nwarealtors.org Organizations

Bates Architects Ryan Faust 225 S. Moramac, Ste. 832T Clayton, MO 63105 (417) 865-2065 | batesarchitects.com 106 N. 37th St., Ste. C Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-8165 | batesarchitects.com 433 W. Walnut Ave. Springfield, MO 65806 (314) 863-2065 | batesarchitects.com Architects

Gearhead Outfitters Maegan Washburn 501 S.W. A St. Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 321-3359 | gearheadoutfitters.com Retail Specialty Stores

P C Consulting and Marketing Don Young Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 755-5621 | pccmarketing.net Marketing & Advertising Consultants

Cedar Lodge Arkansas Resort Sandra and Dav Berry Bella Vista, AR 72715 (479) 250-3124 | cedarlodgearkansas.com Cabin/Home Rentals Dickinson Allstate and Financial Services Samatha Welch 3403 S.E. J St., Ste. 3 Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 273-7190 | dickinsoninsuranceagency.com Insurance First National Bank Nicole Hall 2691 E. Mission Blvd.

Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 443-3622 | fnbank.net 4000 Johnson Mill Blvd.

Johnson, AR 72741 (479) 443-3623 | fnbank.net

Gospel Light Baptist Church Pastor Noel Cwenar 1001 W. Price Ln. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 631-2836 | glbcrogers.com Churches KRGFitness4Life Karen Gentz Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 936-4160 | shopmyplexus.com/karenrgentz Fitness Limbird Real Estate Group Tara Limbird 5247 W. Metro Park Crossing Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 802-0883 | limbirdteam.com Real Estate - Commercial and Residential Lunsford Hawkins Entertainment LLC Drew Lunsford and Alvin Hawkins Fayetteville, AR 72704 (479) 366-6299 Entertainment

Betsy Reithemeyer Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 640-6362 Individuals SafeGuard Restoration Group Joshua Gilmour Bella Vista, AR 72715 (855) 621-2111 | safeguardrestore.com Biorecovery Services Slim Chickens Restaurant Jami Bond 3562 W. Wedington Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72704 (479) 856-6677 | slimchickens.com Restaurants - Fast Food Summit Heating and Air, LLC Christy Bolden P.O. Box 605 Rogers, AR 72757 (479) 234-4600 | fixmyair.net Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment, Systems, Repair

22nd Annual Business Forecast Luncheon

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Moderator: he Arkansas region’s premier networking Bill Dillard and forecasting event is Friday, January Vice President at Dillard’s, Inc. 29. The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is proud to present its 22nd annual Business Forecast Luncheon.

Each year, this event attracts approximately Global Forecaster: 1,000 area business leaders to hear economic foreMichael Drury casters discuss the international, national, and local Chief Economist for McVean Trading & economies. To purchase tables of 10 or individual Investments, LLC. tickets for the luncheon event call (479) 575-4151.

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Domestic Forecaster: Kevin Kliesen Bank Officer in the Research Division at the Federal Reserve; Bank of St. Louis Regional Forecaster: Kathy Deck, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research

November 2015

BRASHEARS FURNITURE 4900 S. Thompson St., Springdale

LIMBIRD REAL ESTATE GROUP 5247 W. Metro Park Crossing, Rogers

MASS MUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP CARRIE D. WILSON 1 Halsted Cir. Ste. 3, Rogers

Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member Orientation.

Here’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself and your employees with all of the benefits available through your Chamber membership.

You’ll learn more about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to promote your business, and more about Chamber advertising media to incorporate into your marketing plan.

Member Orientation is offered every other month during the year. This orientation is beneficial for new members, members that want a refresher on what the Chamber has to offer and new company representatives.

It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership.

Member Orientation is conducted by members of the Small Business Council and is free and open to all members. Please register as space is limited to the first 40 respondents.

SAVE THE DATE | THE PROMENADE APARTMENTS AT PINNACLE HILLS 4101 W. Huntington Dr., Rogers

THE RAILYARD BIKE PARK 412 S B St, Rogers

THE BLIND LADY OF NWA P.O. Box 575, Elkins

Wednesday, January 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members Registration Required Presenting Sponsor | Platinum Sponsor |

2016 Ambassador Meetings | Save The Dates Save The Dates |

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January 21 March 17

May 19 July 21

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors lunch meetings are held in the Baggett/Trammel Conference Room at the Chamber’s Downtown Rogers office starting at 11:30 a.m.

If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190

2016 Ambassador Committee

September 15 November 17

for more information and to request an application.

Volunteering as a Chamber Ambassador offers numerous opportunities to serve the community through Chamber programs and events. The Chamber recognizes outstanding performance and service of Ambassadors through its Ambassador of the Quarter and Ambassador of the Year awards.

Chair | Rebecca Edwards First National Bank Co-Chair | Kristy Carney Arvest Bank Chair of Membership Services Division | Keri Earwood Shelter Insurance

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | November 2015 30+ years

AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO - 48 years Rite Temp Manufacturing, Inc. - 36 years CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. - 32 years Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 32 years

21-30 years

Innisfree Senior Living Community Sweetser Construction Zero Mountain, Inc.

11-20 years

Automatic Auto Finance Bost, Inc. Cook’s Natural Market Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Inc. Hyatt Plac Jones Janitorial Services, Inc. Kelley Law Firm Lowe’s Home Improvement Mathews Management Co. MillerCoors Rogers Public Library Foundation Sonic Benton Properties, Inc. Stor-Mart

6-10 years

Allard & Co., PA Arts Live Theatre, Inc. Batteries Plus Bryan University Camp Bow Wow Choctaw Casino Crye-Leike Realtors - Doug Gibson Dymark Sign & Display Engineering Services, Inc. Financial Security Advisors, Inc. JJ’s Grill Kleenco Maintenance/Construction Kum & Go Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic, A MANA Clinic Staples Unifirst Corporation WellQuest Medical Clinic and Spa

Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M. Havenwood Creative Concepts Diversified Resources EOA of Washington County/EOA Children’s House Impact Health, LLC NUK-USA NWA Tobacco Free Coalition Parkway Bank Sam’s Furniture

1 year

Democrat Printing & Litho First National Bank Hiebert Dental Care Newton, Owen, Boyd & Smoke, LTD Primerica Financial Services - Lance Curtis Smith Hurst, PLC Valere Rene Handbags & Totes

2-5 years

Acambaro Mexican Restaurant AmeriPolish, Inc. Arkansas Business Publishing Group avad3 Productions, Inc. Jerry Carmichael

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

For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Presenting Sponsors:

Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet

Co-Sponsor:

Downstream Casino Resort

January 12, 2016

January 21, 2016

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: First Western

Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor:

January 6, 2016

Hosted by:

Location:

Sylvan Learning Center of Rogers

Sylvan Learning Center of Rogers 4408 W Walnut St., Ste. 3, Rogers

Hosted by:

Location:

Frank Fletcher Honda

Frank Fletcher Honda 2901 Moberly Ln., Bentonville

Speaker:

Topic:

Corey Stanford Stanford Coaching

The Freedom Workshop: Creating a Company That Can Thrive Without You

Hosted By:

Location:

TBD

NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies 1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Speaker:

Topic:

John Pruett Computer Hut

Making Technology a Business Advantage (Microsoft Certified Training)

Sweet D’z Express Bakery

Presenting Sponsor:

Crain Automotive Team

Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

January 27, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

January 27, 2016

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

- or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Chamber University Curriculum SAVE THE DATES | 1st Quarter Seminars

1/27/16 | Making Technology a Business Advantage (Microsoft Certified Training) Chamber University is the business education Presenter: John Pruett, Computer Hut arm of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Com- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Lunch at Noon) - or merce. Chamber University consists of three programs 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Lunch at Noon) and uses subject matter experts to teach on a variety of topics. Programs include the Sunrise Seminar Series 2/17/16 | How Merchant Services Affect (early morning, 90-minute trainings that take place Your Bottom Line from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of Presenter: Chan Davis, Payscape Advisors each month at the Chamber), Chamber University 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Seminars (long-form learning that occurs at least eight times per year at the Chamber), and the Span- 3/29/16 | Small Business Start-Up Summit ish Seminar Series (trainings conducted completely in Presenter: Martha Londagin, Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Spanish, occurring once or twice per year).

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1/6/16 | The Freedom Workshop: Creating a Company That Can Thrive Without You Presenter: Corey Stanford, Stanford Coaching 2/3/16 | Boosting Your Business with Online Reviews Presenter: Martha Londagin, Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center 3/2/16 | Affordable Care Act Compliance Presenter: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

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