JANUARY2018 | Vol 13 Issue 1
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efore you finalize your planning for this year, be sure to review the following list of the Chamber's 2018 Major Events and record them in your calendar. Then, contact the Membership Services team to explore sponsorships. No matter what level, there’s a sponsorship that's just right for increasing exposure for your business.
SAVE THE DATES | 2018 Major Events 96th Annual Celebration of Business & Community | February 22, 2018 The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration of Business & Community (formerly the Annual Banquet) is an annual gathering of 1,000+ Northwest Arkansas business leaders who come together to celebrate business accomplishments and community excellence for the previous year. It’s the highlight event of the year for Chamber members, providing a fun way to socialize and network with peers. The event starts off with a Cocktail Reception serving a variety delicious, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. After the reception, a one-hour program features the Awards Celebration and Gavel Passing Ceremony. 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; the Small Business of the Year Award; and the Iaugural Barclay-Matthews Award for Distinctive Legislative Leadership. Nominations for awards are being accepted through January 12, 2018. The Annual Celebration ends with a Celebration Party honoring all the awards recipients over fabulous desserts and a coffee bar.
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Events and Meetings
Happy New Year! Chamber Events for 2018 Breakdown Continued 96th Annual Celebration | We've Taken Something Wonderful & Made It Even Better
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New for 2018 | The Good Life Experience September 14-15, 2018
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Introducing the 2018 Small Business Council; 2017 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners; Rogers Economic Snapshot
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Building Foundational Knowledge of Computer Science and Coding; NWAEL Offers a Mix of Business and Fun
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Focus on Community – Hustle in Heels Ladies Lead NWA Hosts Inaugural Event
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Focus on Community – Revenue and Ticket Sales Up at Walmart AMP in Rogers and Other Stories from the Community
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Government Affairs Division | Chamber Introduces Barclay-Matthews Award for Distinctive Legislative Leadership
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Visit Rogers | Conventions/Events Visiting Rogers in 2018; Committee Chairs and outgoing Board Members Recognized
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Welcome New Members | November 2017; 2018 Chamber Nights | Dates Announced for February
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Ribbon Cuttings | November 2017 Chamber Membership Renewals | November 2017; Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business Chamber Networking & Educational Events; 2018 Ambassador Meetings | Save the Dates
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