JULY2015 | Vol 10 Issue 7
Growing Business. Building Community.
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ook out almost any window in Rogers and you’ll see growth. Whether it’s the new 10-story Hunt Tower being built in Pinnacle Hills, new restaurants, retail, and parks in Downtown, apartments on New Hope Rd., neighborhoods in Southwest Rogers, or more shopping in Pleasant Crossing, there is
growth. At this moment there is well over $60 million in private development occurring within the city. That number doesn’t include public funded projects like road construction, trails, and the soon-to-be-completed multimillion dollar, dirt jump bike park. It isn’t just new businesses and home con-
struction growing in Rogers, but it’s also jobs, residents (population), and wages too. Rogers is leading Benton County in job growth with already over 1,090 jobs created through April, and population growth with over 1,350 new residents in 2014. Wages are also improving. In 2012, the average household income for Rogers was $72,707. In three Continued on Page 3...
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Events and Meetings Growing Business. Building Community. (Cover Article Continued); Business Community Forum | Open Carry Issue Independence Day Celebrations | NWA Fireworks Displays
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Rogers Cycling Festival
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Focus on the Community Be Bold, Arkansas! Why Economic Development and High-Paying Jobs Should Be Arkansas’ Primary Goal; 50th Annual Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match
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NWA Business Expo Small Business Corner | Counselors and Mentors to NWA’s Small Business & Entrepreneurs; Small Business of the Month
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Welcome New Members | May 2015
Ribbon Cuttings | May 2015; Member Orientation | July 15 Chamber Membership Renewals | May 2015; Inaugural Virginia Mocivnik Award Honors Dedication to Community
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June NWAEL Social Beer Run Photo Recap Annual Chamber Picnic May 29 | Thanks for Joining Us!; May B2B Speed Networking Breakfast a Success
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Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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