JANUARY2017 | Vol 12 Issue 1
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he New Year is here! Save these dates for Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce major event sponsorship opportunities in 2017. Sponsoring and attending these events increases your community exposure and is an excellent way to gain more value from your Chamber membership. Before you finish your planning for the new year, review the Chamber’s 2017 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 2017. SAVE THE DATES | 2017 Major Events
95th Annual Banquet | Friday, March 3, 2017 The Rogers-Lowell 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. It’s the highlight of the Chamber’s year! The evening includes a reception, dinner and keynote speaker (featuring John N. Roberts, CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.), and the annual awards presentations. These community awards are presented to outstanding individuals, businesses or organizations: Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award (Rogers); Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker Award (Lowell); Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; Ambassador of the Year Award; and the Small Business of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted through January 13, 2017.
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95th Annual Banquet Features CEO of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | March 3, 2017
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The Election is Over | What Now? Introducing the 2017 Small Business Council; 2016 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners; Economic Snapshot
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2017 - 2018 Career & Technical Education | Rogers Public Schools Focus on the Community – Stories from Around the Northwest Arkansas Area
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Welcome New Members | November 2016
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Ribbon Cuttings | November 2016
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Checklist for Getting the Most ROI from Your Chamber Membership
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Conventions/Events Visiting Rogers in 2017; Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business
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Committee Chairs and Outgoing Board Members Recognized; 2017 Ambassador Meetings | Save the Dates
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Chamber Membership Renewals | November 2016; 2017 Chamber Nights | Dates Announced for February Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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