Chamber Voice Newsletter | January 2018 by Rogers Lowell Chamber

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

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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quick reference calendar | JANUARY Networking/Educational Events

Upcoming Meetings

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1.4 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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1.4 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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1.9 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Crain Hyundai of Bentonville

Chamber of Commerce

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

Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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1.11 | Ambassador Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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1.17 | Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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1.18 | Benton County Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Everett Buick GMC

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1.25 | Member Engagement Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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1.31 | Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.

Postmaster send address changes to: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

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

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

Maddie Ward Special Events Coordinator maddie@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

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

Katie Wright Chief Operations Officer katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

Heather Friday Finance Manager heather@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

BOA RD O F DI R E C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA

Chairman-Elect Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Treasurer Angie Ridley-Tucker, Tucker's Furniture & Appliance Past Chairman David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade President/CEO Raymond Burns RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

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2018 DIRECTORS

Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO David Roth, WorkMatters Tina Winham, SC Johnson A Family Company

2019 DIRECTORS

Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Payne Brewer, Arvest Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Harrison Kiser, Northwest Health Chris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Tom Allen, Sage Partners Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy Jesica Duert, Walmart Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, Crafton Tull

Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews, Lowell First Baptist Church Jerra Nalley, Runway Curt Stamp, Cox Business Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Paul Wood, Acosta Sales and Marketing

2020 DIRECTORS

Leah Acoach, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc. Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Mike Power, First Security Bank David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP

DIVISION CHAIRS

Community Development - Tina Winham Membership Services - Keri Earwood Economic Development - Jeff Milford Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang

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(morning tee time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party where prizes are awarded.

The Buddy Bass Tournament is an annual fundraising and community development event with proceeds directed towards economic development projects of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The tournament, held at Prairie Creek Park on Beaver Lake, is the largest non-circuit fishing tournament in Arkansas and keeps growing each year with hundreds of local fishermen attending (700+ expected in 2018). Buddy Bass features a fun weigh-in attended by a large crowd who enjoy free prizes, food and entertainment while watching tournament winners receive their prizes.

Fall Golf Tournament | September 7, 2018 The Fall Golf Tournament is held annually at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club in Rogers. Teams of four enjoy building business relationships on the golf course in a beautiful fall setting. Just like the Spring Golf Tournament, some 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, closest-tothe-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party where prizes are awarded.

Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair | May 16, 2018 The Chamber hosts both a spring and fall job fair for Northwest Arkansas in 2018 – these are the largest and longest running job fairs in the region. Job fairs provide local business and industry an opportunity to connect with local and regional job seekers, especially important as economic development continues to build momentum and more jobs are created for the workforce. The job fair typically attracts 60+ exhibitors and 300-400 job seekers. The spring event is held at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spring Golf Tournament | June 11, 2018 The Spring Golf Tournament is held at beautiful Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. This four-person scramble allows Chamber members an opportunity to golf together and compete for prizes while enjoying business-building networking with players from other teams. Some 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, closest-tothe-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast

NEW FOR 2018 The Good Life Experience | September 14-15, 2018 The Good Life Experience is the Chamber’s newest annual event celebrating the RogersLowell Area’s quality of life and culture of food, arts, and outdoors. The weekend kicks-off on Friday evening with a farmto-table dinner. On Saturday, low-cost workshops and classes on food, arts, and outdoors, “pop-up” in Downtown Rogers while a simultaneous marketplace with community business booths opens to the public. Sponsors benefit with visibility and recognition as community supporters to a large audience of families, young professionals, and food, arts, and outdoor enthusiasts. Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair | October 3, 2018 Each fall employers get a head start on hiring for the holidays at the Chamber’s Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair. The job fair is held at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and typically attracts 60+ exhibitors and 300-400 job seekers.

to “golf with a shotgun” and network with other business professionals “on the range” at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield. The event features a variety of shooting stations, each station presenting a different challenge for shooters. Some clay pigeons are launched high into the air, some parallel to the machine, and some bounce across the ground to test the shooter’s aim. Shooters receive continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, ammo, goodie bags and beverages.

Experienced and novice shooters alike are encouraged to attend and bring colleagues, clients, family and friends out for a fun day of clay shooting. There are two flight times: 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Bowling For Business | November 9, 2018 Not everyone can golf – but anyone can bowl! Join us for this exciting event in November. Bowling For Business is held this year at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an afternoon of food and fun. This event is perfect for fostering teamwork among employees. It's also great exercise! Prizes go to the top teams. Awards are also presented for highest and lowest individual scores, best team shirts and more! Stay Connected | RogersLowell.com & eNews Calendar at a Glance To help stay connected with the Chamber this year, visit (at least monthly) the RogersLowell.com Chamber Calendar (under the News & Events tab on the RogersLowell.com home page) for listings of upcoming networking and educational events. Also, be sure to subscribe to the weekly (each Thursday) Chamber eNews, called the Calendar at a Glance, for weekly updates, information and reminders of upcoming events delivered right to your inbox. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHAMBER’S ANNUAL, NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ONLINE AT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR | WEB.ROGERSLOWELL.COM/NEWS_AND_EVENTS

RLACC Sporting Clays Classic | DATE TBA (Fall 2018) This new Chamber event (inaugural event was held in 2017 with over 100 shooters participating) offers members a unique and fun opportunity

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PRESENTING SPONSORS

96TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION FEBRUARY 22, 2018

or over 95 years, your Chamber's annual banquet has been a wonderful celebration of business accomplishments and community excellence, and a fun way to socialize with your peers. But, like five-star chambers do, we challenged ourselves to make it better. We asked our members for ideas. We listened. We got creative. And we think you're going to love how we've made it better than ever before!

Five Reasons You're Going to Love the 96th Annual Celebration

1. New Event Timeline and Shorter Format The timeline of the event and format will change from a private room VIP Reception and Hallway Reception and two-hour Dinner Program to a Cocktail Reception with delicious, hot and cold appetizers followed by a one-hour, theater-style seating ballroom Awards Celebration/Program, and then a fun Celebration Party with fabulous dessert and coffee stations (and cash bar) for a nightcap of networking and socializing.

2. Cocktail Reception, Delicious Hors d'oeuvres and Dessert/ Coffee Bars The food and beverage setup will change from a seated table dinner to two complimentary cocktails at a Cocktail Reception with delicious appetizers in various food stations, and a postprogram Celebration Party featuring desserts, coffee and a cash bar.

3. One-Hour Program with Theatre Seating The Awards Celebration and Program will change from two-hours to one hour with theatrestyle seating facing the stage.

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4. Festive, Celebratory & Entertaining Atmosphere There will be more flow and less static at the new Annual Celebration with a festive attitude both celebratory and entertaining.

5. More Time for Fun Socializing and Networking The new format will allow attendees numerous opportunities to enjoy a lot more time getting to know community leaders and fellow Chamber members at the opening Cocktail Reception and the Celebration Party following the Annual Awards Celebration and Program. There'll be plenty to talk about with other business leaders too, whether it's last year's accomplishments or the outstanding businesses and individuals recognized for their excellence during the awards ceremony. What a great way to meet new members, board

members, Chamber staff, and special guests from our community. Purchase Your Tickets Online Now | Call About Sponsorship Opportunities Ticket packages and individual tickets are now on sale and are expected to sell quickly. Ensure your seats are reserved by making reservations by the end of January, or sooner. To reserve tickets, go to RogersLowell.com and purchase them online now or call the Chamber at (479) 636-1240. Individual tickets are $75 per person for Chamber members ($100 per person for non-members). A limited number of sponsorships are still available to member businesses wishing to partner with the Chamber. Contact the Chamber's Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@RogersLowell.com for sponsorship details.

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The Good Life Experience SEPTEM BER 14-15, 2018 HE LP OR GA NI Z E THIS EV ENT |

January 11 , 3 :3 0 p.m . - 5 :3 0 p.m . at the Ch amb er Come imagine with us and learn more about the Good Life Experience , the Chamber’s newest community event coming September 14-15. This kick-off meeting will seek the community’s ideas for celebrating our area’s quality of life and culture of food, arts and outdoors, and is open to all members of the community. You’ll discover sponsorship opportunities and ways to get involved with this new event, including joining the new planning committee or volunteering your time to help.

he Chamber’s newest annual event celebrates our quality of life and culture of food, arts and outdoors – The Good Life Experience, September 14-15, 2018, in Downtown Rogers. Planning is now underway with the community to imagine the possibilities and bring to life a fun weekend for families, young professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. If you have ideas on what you’d like to see featured for food, art and the outdoors, let us hear from you. The Good Life Experience | Kick-off Dinner Imagine a sunset dinner where you enjoy

fresh, farm-to-table ingredients under beautiful lights in Downtown Rogers. You’re seated at a long table with friends and family, lit with glowing candles and lights strung overhead while a band plays festive live music. It’s a perfect kick-off to a weekend full of celebrating “The Good Life” we enjoy in our area through food, art and the wonderful outdoors.

yoga on the bricks, water color painting, and more. Stroll the downtown streets enjoying performances and public demonstrations such as live mural paintings, street musicians, and a variety of interactive, fun learning experiences. Then, adventure over to a colorful marketplace in the fall afternoon that features local businesses there to help you learn about interesting new services and products, sample The Good Life Experience | healthy local bites, participate in family-friendly Weekend Activities activities and crafts, and more. Spend the day Imagine a day of learning from local chefs, experiencing all of the event’s festivities as artists and instructors at numerous pop-up well as unique specials, sales, foods and drinks workshops and classes such as live-fire cooking, offered from local downtown businesses.

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Introducing the 2018 Small Business Council

he Small Business Council is a committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and was created to be the voice of the small business community and to provide 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 conducting Member Orientations.

Brad Nelson, BHC Insurance Melissa Dysart, Tatum-Smith Engineers, INC Erin Reinker, RIN Interiors LLC Brent Carroll, People Source Staffing Professionals & Diversity Personnel Chance Bulmer, Advanced Information Management Ex-Officioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelle Summers, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Denise Thomas, World Trade Center Arkansas Steve Cox, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Lori Ann Lieblong, University of Arkansas Small Business & Technology Development Center David Bernstein, SCORE Chapter 0511 Main Street Rogers, Main Street Rogers Jeff Salzer, Small Business Administration

2017 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council recognized small businesses for the Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter (OSB) awards in 2017. Below are the winners this year. 1st Qu ar ter Winn er

2018 Small Business Council Chair | Corry Hull, One Digital Health and Benefits Co-Chair | Martha Londagin, Legacy National Bank Past Chair | Kelly Gemmell, Milestone Rob Gutterridge, Natural State Media Charlie Barton, Barton Consulting LLC Charlene Fields, Souls Harbor of Rogers, Inc. Don Ogden, Edward Jones Randy Durbin, Arvest Asset Management Carrie Wilson, Mass Mutual Financial Group JD Chambliss, First Security Bank Delanna Padilla Pennington, Padilla Smith Tolbert PLLC Kaala House, Insurance Team 360 Jeremy Janes, Janes Insurance & Brokerage Carrie D. Wilson, Mass Mutual Financial Group William Mertig, Sam's Club #4969 - Bentonville

How It Works Members of the Small Business Council interview nominees during the first month of each quarter. They then vote on a winner during the second month of the quarter 2 n d Q u a r te r W i nne r

and the award is presented in the last month of the quarter. The four winners are automatically nominated for the 2017 Small Business of the Year to be awarded at the 2018 Annual Celebration.

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Building Foundational Knowledge of Computer Science and Coding

omputer Science and Coding concepts are an integral part of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and courses that are offered to 6-12th grade students in the Rogers Public Schools. These skills help prepare students for future careers comprised of technology integration, computer science and

coding principles and programs. To help ensure that students receive quality instruction and opportunities to engage in authentic learning experiences (relating to computer science and coding that aligns with both current and future career opportunities) CTE courses are available in the Rogers Public Schools for both middle and high schools.

Read more about these computer science and coding programs and courses by visiting the Chamber’s blog at

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS EMERGING LEADERS Offers a Mix of BUSINESS and FUN to Kick Off 2018

Lunch with a Leader | January 9 The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are proud to offer its members an opportunity to meet with Reece Morrison at the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lowell office, located at 506 Enterprise Dr. Reece is the President and CEO of Morrison & Associates, located in Fayetteville. Reece has been a staple in the financial services community for more than 17 years. Opening his own office at 26, he has helped more than 1,000 families on their way to becoming debt free and financially independent throughout Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Indiana. Reece teaches families how money works so they may make informed decisions about how to take control of their finances.

Topics to be discussed: • A 101 course on financial concepts that teach you how to build a strong financial house. • How to develop a financial GPS for your future. • The importance of having a Coach to help you along the way. • Why the fastest growing area of client bases is the Millennial generation, and how Millennials are driving rapid growth in the NWA area. • Career opportunities in the financial services industry here in NWA. • Lunch with a Leader provides NWAEL members access to the region's top leadership. The size of the group is limited to allow for a casual, informal discussion. Don't miss this interactive program! Mixology 101 | January 25 Join the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and learn the art of Mixology at

Honeycomb Kitchen Shop, 213 W. Walnut St. in Downtown Rogers. The program will cover everything from bubbly to coffee and how, with the right pH Alchemy product, you can add a unique twist to a cocktail and take it to the next level. It will also discuss mixology tools that you will need to have on hand as well as techniques for mixing, stirring, muddling, infusing, etc. to create the perfect drink! Recipes will be provided, everyone will make 3-4 different cocktails, and delicious appetizers will be served.

Whether you are an expert or beginner this class is for you! Registration fee is $20 per person. You must be 21 years of age to participate in this class. For more information about these events, contact Ross Phillips at ross@rogerslowell.com.

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Hustle in Heels – Ladies Lead NWA Hosts Inaugural Event

November | 2017 – The Hustle In Heels – Ladies Lead NWA program held a “Kick Off Your Heels” networking event in Downtown Rogers on November 28, 2017. Over 150 businesswomen from across the region attended to celebrate the launch of the new Hustle In Heels program, network with other area businesswomen, and learn about upcoming events in 2018. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce thanks Verizon for being the 2018 Empowerment Sponsor for the Hustle In Heels program, The Grand at 117 for hosting the inaugural event and The Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers for providing hors d’ourves in November. For more information about Hustle In Heels and to learn about upcoming events, visit www.rogerslowell.com. Follow Hustle In Heels on Facebook at facebook.com/hustleinheelsnwa.

Photos from the Hustle in Heels Launch Event

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

Revenue and Ticket Sales Up at Walmart AMP in Rogers December | 2017 – Revenue at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) for the 2017 season is projected to rise 4.2 percent to $11.904 million. Since 2014, revenue has more than doubled, from $5.850 million. Ticket sales are projected to increase 1.8 percent to 141,000 in 2017, from 138,500 in the previous season. Since 2014, ticket sales have risen 80 percent from 78,500. Top-line revenue includes ticket revenue, sponsorships, concessions, merchandise, fees and venue rentals. Revenue from the venue in Rogers pays for outreach and programs at the Walton Arts Center. The nonprofit purchased the AMP in February 2011, and it was relocated from the parking lot at Northwest Arkansas Mall to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the 2012-2013 seasons before moving to its existing location, off Interstate 49 in the Pinnacle Hills area. Chamber Launches New Instagram Page December | 2017 - The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch its new Instagram page. The page will allow the Chamber and member businesses to engage the community and will enhance the Chamber’s creativity and personality in outreaching efforts to bring visual storytelling to its audience. Check the page often at Instagram.com/rogerslowellareachamber for the latest about chamber events and other happenings around Northwest Arkansas.

Design Excellence Program Unveils Grants for New Projects in Northwest Arkansas November | 2017 - Since 2015, the Walton Family Foundation’s Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program has provided financial support to entities such as school districts; county, state and local municipalities; and nonprofit organizations that intend to develop spaces for public purposes. Funds are earmarked for all phases of design work. Its current pool of local, national and international architecture and landscape designers now includes more than 50 firms representing 15 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Denmark. Frisco Park Design and Rebrand In November last year, the Design Excellence Program unveiled grants for new projects that will enhance downtowns and urban parks in Northwest Arkansas. One of the projects benefits Rogers. The City of Rogers will receive funding to design and rebrand Frisco Park and the surrounding open space as part of its recently adopted Downtown Rogers Initiative Plan. The urban park will serve as a gateway from Downtown Rogers to key amenities in the area including residential neighborhoods,

The audience before a concert at The Walmart AMP

restaurants, retail and public spaces like the Railyard bike park, Rogers Historical Museum and Lake Atalanta.

“The Design Excellence Program is focused on more than simply elevating design. It’s about creating spaces that improve livability and quality of life.” – Karen Minkel, Home Region Program Director

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Chamber Introduces BARCLAY-MATTHEWS AWARD for Distinctive Legislative Leadership

Jon Moran, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 96th Annual Celebration of Business & Community (Annual Celebration) on February 22, 2018 will establish a new award to be presented in the spirit of outstanding community service. The Barclay-Matthews Award for Distinctive Legislative Leadership is named in honor of Dick Barclay and David Matthews who served Rogers and Lowell in the Arkansas House of Representatives. This bipartisan award will be presented to a Northwest Arkansas legislator, or legislators, whose work in the immediate past regular or special session of the General Assembly has truly distinguished them from their peers. Award Nomination The nomination for an Arkansas state legislator to receive this award will originate and be approved by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. This is an exclusive award and will not be presented every year. This is an award of distinction presented for meritorious achievement by a legislator that will be presented at the Annual Celebration of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce in the year immediately following a regular or special session of the Arkansas General Assembly.

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Award Criteria The recipient must meet the following criteria to receive the award: 1. Be a current member in good standing of the Arkansas State Senate or the Arkansas House of Representatives. 2. Received a score of at least 80 percent or higher on the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda scorecard for the most recent legislative session. 3. Be considered of true leadership and character by exhibiting a cumulative body of work that includes sponsoring major legislation, or by leading on an issue that advanced the quality of life, economic development, and the overall interests of the citizens and business community of Northwest Arkansas. Bipartisan Spirit in the Presentation of the Award The first award will be established and presented in 2018 at the Annual Celebration. It will be handed out following a bipartisan recognition ceremony honoring both David Matthews and Dick Barclay. In subsequent presentations of the award, the recipient(s) of the award will receive it from a previous honoree who is a member of the opposite political party, the Governor, the

Speaker of the House, the Senate President Pro-Tempore, or from a legislative colleague of the opposite political party. Legislative Appreciation Awards to be Presented at 96th Annual Celebration Legislative appreciation awards will also be announced and presented to Northwest Arkansas legislators at the 96th Annual Celebration on February 22, 2018. These awards will be presented to legislators who received a score of 75 percent or higher on the Northwest Arkansas Regional Legislative Agenda scorecard for the most recent legislative session.

Get Connected with Jon Moran from Arkansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capitol Hill! @ RLACC_Gov

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Conventions/Events Visiting Rogers in 2018

isit Rogers impacts the Rogers economy and community by attracting meetings, conventions, sporting events, and other groups to Rogers, inviting them to stay, dine, shop and explore the wonderful amenities Rogers offers. Shepherd’s Chapel Conference | April 7-8, 2018 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. Great Plains Leadership Training for Christ | March 30 – April 1, 2018 The Great Plains Leadership Training for Christ Convention serves churches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

Poultry Festival | June 12-16, 2018 The Poultry Festival is a tri-state, nonprofit trade organization organized over fifty years ago, with a mission to promote and protect the poultry industry. The conference draws over 5,000 attendees nationwide to Northwest Arkansas. Walmart NW Arkansas Championship LPGA Tour | June 18-24, 2018 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. 12AA Arkansas State USSSA Baseball Tournament (NW Arkansas Sports Productions, LLC.) | June 29 – July 1, 2018 The 12AA Arkansas State tournament will

be held at Rogers Regional Sports Park. Local tournament director, Tony Arnone, will host this 3-day event with a 3-game guarantee. Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match | June 29 – July 3, 2018 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 10-15, 2018 Senior Softball – USA (SSUSA) will host 50+ teams in Rogers for its third-year event. This tournament will draw over 2,000 people to Rogers.

Committee Chairs and Outgoing Board Members Recognized

aymond Burns (President/CEO) and David Faulkner (Chairman of the Board) of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2017 committee chairs and outgoing board members at the December 1 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.

2017 Outgoing Board Members

2017 Committee Chairs

Nick Hobbs...................................................................2012-2017 Tabi Lipscomb............................................................2015-2017 Mauricio Herrera.......................................................2015-2017 J.D. Davis.........................................................................2015-2017 Frank Bailey...................................................................2015-2017 Dawn Spragg..............................................................2014-2017

AMBASSADORS............................................................................................................................................ ...Kristy Carney & Julie Damer AUDIT......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Frank Bailey BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT................................................................................................................................................ Joe Papczynski COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS........................................................................................................................... Sharon Schrantz EDUCATION................................................................................................................................................................................Rev. Gordon Besel FIRST LEADERSHIP STEERING....................................................................................................................Dick Trammel & Kyle Roberts GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS......................................................................................................................................................... Jerry Carmichael LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL...........................................................................................................................................................Jeff Milford LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY............................................................................................................................................... Terry Orman NWA EMERGING LEADERS............................................................................................................................................................Spencer Fox SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL................................................................................................................................................................Corry Hull

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ELEMENT BENTONVILLE (OPENING SOON) Kate Reeves 3401 MEDLIN LANE | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 268-5010 | ELEMENTBENTONVILLE.COM HOTELS/MOTELS

ALL PETS ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ROGERS (OPENING SOON) Lorrie Wolfenkoehler 5301 S. SOUTHERN HILLS COURT | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 202-4886 | ALLPETSNWA.COM VETERINARIANS, ARKANSAS PHYSICAL HEALTH & REHAB ARKANSAS PHYSICAL HEALTH & REHAB Dr. Blair Masters 1583 MAIN DR. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704 (479) 443-0800 | APHRWELLNESS.COM CHIROPRACTORS ATWOOD DESIGN, LLC Janet Atwood BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 685-1681 HOME IMPROVEMENT & REMODELING

BOCCA ITALIAN EATERY & PIZZERIA Mike Rohrbach 2011 PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 440 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 899-6646 | BOCCANWA.COM RESTAURANTS - ITALIAN

FOX TRAIL DISTILLERY (OPENING SOON) James Tinnin 2121 S. BELLVIEW RD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 586-1437 BREWERIES

PRIMERICA - MORRISON AND ASSOCIATES Reece Morrison 4285 N. SHILOH DR., STE. 110 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 587-0306 | PRIMERICA.COM/REECEMORRISON FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS

TRI-STATE OPTICAL CENTER, PLLC Dr. Kate Landis 1401 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 636-2012 | TRISTATEOPTICAL.COM OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS

PURE THE SALON AND SPA Nicole Olson 700 S.E. WALTON BLVD., STE. 6 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 268-4440 | PURETHESALONANDSPA.COM BEAUTY SALONS

TURN KEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Sandy Dixon 501 S.W. B ST. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 709-0044 | TURNKEYCONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT.COM CONSTRUCTION - COMMERCIAL

RMP LLP Collier Moore 75 N. EAST AVE., STE. 500 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 443-2705 | RMP.LAW/ ATTORNEYS

YOUNG'S MOVING SERVICE & PENSKE Taylor Young 2800 W. HUSDON RD., STE. C | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 276-1738 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK MOVING & STORAGE

HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE Lynsey Camp 3201 N.E. 11TH | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 802-5039 | HIGHLANDSMORTGAGE.COM David Krause 4201 W. NEW HOPE RD., STE. 203 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 283-7151 | HIGHLANDSNWA.COM Amanda Largent 801 U.S. 412, STE. C | SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 (479) 215-7894 | HIGHLANDSMORTGAGE.COM MORTGAGE LOANS & BANKERS

RUNWAY Mike Malone 100 N.W. 2ND ST. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 464-1500 ORGANIZATIONS

2018 Chamber Nights | Dates Announced for February

hamber Night events are designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to learn more about local government while expressing the business communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. These events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

SMITTY'S GARAGE BURGERS & FRIES Nick FLickinger 100 E. JOYCE BLVD., STE. 102 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 301-2046 | EATATTHEGARAGE.COM Shane Robertson 4200 S. 48TH ST., STE. 50 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (OPENING SOON) MIDICI THE NEOPOLITAN PIZZA COMPANY (479) 899-6901 | EATATTHEGARAGE.COM/ Bobby Dennis RESTAURANT - BAR AND GRILL 2203 PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 3110 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 619-8899 | MYMIDICI.COM/ SNYDER ENVIRONMENTAL RESTAURANTS - PIZZA Zachary Farran 1202 N.E. MCCLAIN ROAD | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 NATURAL STATE LIFE COACHING (479) 385-7720 | SNYDERENVIRONMENTAL.COM Lisa Mann ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES 111 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (844) 769-2622 | NATURALSTATELIFECOACHING.COM TACOS 4 LIFE GRILL COACHING - BUSINESS & PERSONAL Jackie Abramovitz 1572 N. COLLEGE AVE. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 OLD CHICAGO PIZZA & TAPROOM (479) 966-4150 | TACOS4LIFE.COM Dan Couture 6400 W. SUNSET AVE. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (OPENING SOON) 1900 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 966-4150 | TACOS4LIFE.COM (479) 877-6555 | OLDCHICAGO.COM/LOCATIONS/ROGERS RESTAURANTS - MEXICAN RESTAURANTS - PIZZA TRICK MY LEATHERS PARADIGM ADVISORS LLC Phyllis Pike Michelle Gass 240 HUNTSVILLE RD., STE. A | EUREKA SPRINGS, AR 72632 102 EAST SUNBRIDGE, SUITE 2 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (501) 538-2611 | WEB.ROGERSLOWELL.COM/PATCH-SEWING/TRICK(214) 756-6066 | PARADIGMADVISORS.COM MY-LEATHERS-13704 INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES PATCH SEWING

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Patricia Anderson 20200 W DIXIE HWY. | MIAMI, FL 33180 (786) 802-1972 | GOTRG.COM ELECTRONICS - SALES & SUPPLIES

BIKE NWA Paxton Roberts BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (919) 939-1408 | BIKENWA.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

DUNKIN' DONUTS NWA Jody Goehring 2309 S.E. 14TH ST. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 876-8631 | DUNKINDONUTS.COM RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD

FAITH FAMILY CHURCH Pastor Wade Barker 220 SOUTH 4TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 644-6822 | FAITHFAMILY.US CHURCHES

GARDENS AT OSAGE TERRACE Kim Goins 3317 S.E. "I" ST. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 254-8759 | GARDENSATOSAGETERRACE.NET/ ORGANIZATIONS

BARTON CONSULTING LLC Dr. Charlie Barton ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 282-6513 | BARTON-CONSULTINGLLC.COM CONSULTING - BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

C & D FLOOR COVERING AND RENOVATIONS LLC Donna and Craig Wing 808 TIGER BLVD., STE. A | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 633-1066 | CANDDFLOORCOVERING.COM FLOORING

EUREKAGRAPHIC.DESIGN Josh Jones 202 S. LINCOLN ST., UNIT 26 | LOWELL, AR (833) 327-9786 | EUREKAGRAPHIC.DESIGN GRAPHICS DESIGN SERVICES

INTEGRITECH Jason Robinson 406 PEACH ORCHARD RD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 202-6000 | INTEGRITECHNOLOGY.COM COMPUTER SERVICES

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Chamber Night at Rogers City Council | February 13 The Chamber Night reception will be held at the Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut St. Chamber Night at Lowell City Hall | February 20 The Chamber Night reception will be held at the Lowell City Hall (Council Chambers), 216 N. Lincoln St.

GOLD SPONSORS | (50% Black & PMS 187c)

SILVER SPONSORS |

November 2017

7 Brew Coffee 4100 W. Walnut St., Rogers

At Home 3551 S. 27th St., Rogers

Bright Horizons Early Learning Center 1901 S. 26th St., Rogers

Buffington Homes of Arkansas Brentwood 1802 Tanglewood Circle, Cave Springs

Buffington Homes of Arkansas Silo Falls 6304 S. 28th St., Rogers

Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas 5506 W. Walsh Ln., Ste. 108, Rogers

Integrated Dentistry 1101 NE. McClain Rd., Bentonville

Jeffries Eye Associates 3602 Southern Hills Blvd., Rogers

Judy Coker, EA,CAA 1700 W. Industrial Dr., Ste. A, Rogers

Kanooler Products, LLC 555 N. 13th St., Rogers

Mt. Carmel Community in Bentonville 3800 SW. Mt. Carmel Dr., Bentonville

Primrose Retirement Community 650 S. Dodson Rd., Rogers

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

Serenity Soap Co. 123 W. Elm St., Rogers

Supreme Lending 5430 W. Pinnacle Point Dr., Ste. 203, Rogers

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | November 2017 30+ years pb2 architecture + engineering - 54 years WestRock - 51 years Justin Madick Insurance Agency - 39 years Winter Moving & Storage - 39 years Rite Temp Manufacturing, Inc. - 38 years CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. - 34 years 21-30 years CJRW Hide-A-Way Campground Hope Cancer Resources Jordan's Printing Company McDonald Eye Associates Northwest Technical Institute Northwest Tire Service, Inc. United Way of Northwest Arkansas Unruh Chiropractic & Wellness Center 11-20 years Andy's Frozen Custard Best Sign Group Raymond Burns CCE Bogle Properties CFSI Financial Services, Inc. Chili's Restaurant Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. Rey Hernandez Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area Hyatt Place

Kelley Law Firm Landscape Creations LLC Macadoodles Liquor - Missouri Mathews Management Co. Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball Ozark Regional Transit PeaceKids Learning Center & Preschool Pig Trail Harley-Davidson Rick McLeod - Farmers Insurance Group Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3479 Wheeler Metals, Inc. 6-10 years Bausch & Lomb Choctaw Casino Cold Stone Creamery Constellation Brands Crye-Leike Realtors - Doug Gibson Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Everett Buick GMC Friendship Community Care INTRUST Bank JJ's Grill Kimberly-Clark LeaderOne Financial NAI Capstone Nestle Walmart Team Ozark Financial Services of NW Arkansas Thomas Fence

2-5 years AmeriPolish, Inc. The Artist Evolution Barrett Directline Delivery Service Cabela's Jerry Carmichael Download Networking LLC Emerson Monument Company Golden's Designer Jewelry and Gun Engraving Impact Health, LLC In Retrospect Vintage - Kitsch - Fleatabulous Lenny's Sub Shop Loyd's Little Land Profile Consumer Core Marketing Betsy Reithemeyer Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma Linda Simmons Smith Hurst, PLC The UPS Store 1 year Animal Medical Center Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers Derek Wardlow Shelter Insurance Gunsmoke Sporting Clays Hughes Staffing Agency Materials Testing of Arkansas, Inc. Porter Construction Sage Partners Real Estate Solutions

Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business

By taking the time to meet with other businesspeople and discovering how you can 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. The Chamber hosts a variety of events to help you build your network of business contacts throughout the year. Coffee Conection DATES | January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11.

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Register at RogersLowell.com before January 24 for your B2B VIP status. The registration fee is only $100 which includes four quarterly networking events in 2018 and exhibit space at your choice of two of the events during the year (if you purchase before January 24). You will also have the opportunity to purchase exhibit space at the other two events during the year at a discounted rate. For more about VIP visit RogersLowell.com today. Business to Business DATES | January 31 (Lunch), April 18 (Breakfast), September 26 (Lunch) and November 28 (Breakfast)

Business After Hours DATES | January 18 (Benton County Business After Hours), February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17 (Joint RogersLowell Area and Greater Bentonville Area Chambers Business After Hours), June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15 (Joint Rogers-Lowell Area and Greater Bentonville Area Chambers Business After Hours) and December 13.

Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. Below are the upcoming events to note. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

JANUARY 9, 2018

JANUARY 18, 2018

Presenting Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

Everett Buick GMC

First Western

Co-Sponsor:

Host Sponsor:

Celebrate Arkansas Downstream Casino

Crain Automotive Group

Location:

Address:

Location:

Address:

Crain Hyundai of Bentonville

3000 S.E. Moberly Ln., Bentonville

Everett Buick GMC

2517 S.E. Best Ln., Bentonville

JANUARY 31, 2018

JANUARY 17, 2018

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Gold Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsor:

One Digital Health and Benefits

Lewis Automotive Group

Location:

Address:

Location:

Address:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

1000 S.E. Eagleway, Bentonville

Donating door prizes for chamber events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business as well as showcase your products & services. If you’re interested in contributing a door prize to any of these events contact Maddie Ward at Maddie@RogersLowell.com.

2018 Ambassador Meetings | Save The Dates

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors 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 Maddie Ward at (479) 619-3190 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. 2018 Ambassador Committee Chair | Julie Damer First Western Co-Chair | Mary Ann Akers United Bank

Save The Dates |

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