Chamber Voice of Business Newsletter | July 2022

July 2022 | Vol 17 Issue 7

Showcasing the Community and Opportunities for All

One of the Chamber’s key focus areas for our mission-work is Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development. We have a passion for curating and providing essential resources for starting, running, and growing business for businesses of all sizes. We also open doors to new connections for our diverse group of small businesspeople through entrepreneurial events and programming like the new Northwest Arkansas Community Showcase coming in October.

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W HAT ’ S IN TH IS I SSUE ?

3������������Chamber Staff & Board of Directors 4 �����������Showcasing the Community and Opportunities for All Continued 8 ����������� We’re Helping Entrepreneurs Do Business 9����������� Your Interactive-Format QuickStart Guide to the Chamber | Register Now for July 20 10 �������Northwest Arkansas Ranks 7th on 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live 12��������2022 Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture Coming August 9 14��������Central Referral Connection Celebrating 6th Anniversary July 13 15��������BITE NWA Food Festival Brings BITE | LITE to Downtown Rogers 16��������2022 Fourth of July Fireworks Displays 17���������Chamber Hosts Annual Chamber Picnic June 3 in Lowell 18��������Focus on the Community Articles • • • • • • • •

Northwest Arkansas Community College and Stateline Woodturners Launch Public Workshops Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Works with Other Accredited Big Cat Sanctuaries and Zoo to Coordinate 4,000 Mile...

Northwest Health System Launches New Care Management At-Home Program for Managing Chronic Conditions Generations Bank Completes Donation of Vehicle to Positive Energy Affecting Recovering Lives Rogers Historical Museum Announces Kid’s Craft Corner Outdoor Cap Co. Celebrating 45 Years Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Proves Giving Blood is “Big Deal” During “Let’s Save A Life” Campaign Rogers Aquatics Center Opens for Summer

24 ������Destination Center Stage: Showcasing Brands, Communities & Culture and Art on the Bricks Highlights Piecing It Together July 14

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

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25������Chamber Welcomes New Staff Member 26������Walmart AMP Announces Diverse Mix of Performances for July 27�������Railyard Live Concert Series Underway in Downtown Rogers 28 ������Many Thanks to Our 1st & 2nd Quarter Sponsors 30������New Members | May 2022 31��������Ribbon Cuttings | May 2022 32 ������Membership Renewals | May 2022 33�������Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events

CHAM BE R S TAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Manager justin@rogerslowell.com

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

Ross Phillips Senior Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Loretta Gomez Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Holly Clarke Special Events Coordinator holly@rogerslowell.com

Katie Burns Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

Geovanny Sarmiento Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins, TMP Director of Sales | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com

Jivette De Jesus Community Engagement and Inclusion Manager jivette@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Meredith Alvarez Customer Relations Specialist meredith@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Marni Rogers, IOM Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Sherry Glanton Accounting Clerk sherry@rogerslowell.com

Executive Committee

B OARD OF D IREC TORS 2022 Directors

Chairman of the Board | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Chairman-Elect | Mike Power, First Security Bank Treasurer | Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Past Chairman | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

Ron Branscum, Strategic Business Consulting David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Toms, University of Arkansas Walton College of Business John-Michael Scurio, George’s Inc. Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen

Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Bruce Barkley, KHBS/KHOG Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Andrew Branch, NWA National Airport-XNA Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Brad Crain, Arvest Benton County Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade

2023 Directors

Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing Angela Grayson, Precipice IP Patrick Kerrwood, Northwest Health Mat Mozzoni, Cox Business Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas

Ex-Officio Directors

Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC - Central, Inc. Bradley Hardin, AEP/SWEPCO Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, Tallchamps, LLC Corry Hull, BHC Insurance Emily Ironside, Crystal Bridges Museum Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell

Division Chairs Community Development – Josh Vasquez Membership Services – Tanya Smith Economic Development – Brad Crain

2024 Directors

Michael Parker, Nabholz Charlotte Rankin, Mercy NWA Gaven Smith, J.B. Hunt Transport Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance Brandy Tuft, Ernst & Young Josh Vasquez, Encore Bank

Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Joey Msall, Black Hills Energy Mickey Rapier, Fellowship Bible Church Rafael Rios, Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria at the 1907 Dr. Jim Rollins, Northwest Technical Institute Denise Thomas, Arkansas World Trade Center Scott Tidwell, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

Audit Committee Government Affairs – Angela Grayson Destination Marketing – Larry Cooper

Ron Branscum Knight Weis Brandy Tuft

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NWA Community Showcase Coming October 15

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he NWA Community Showcase Presented by Pepsi Co. convenes Northwest Arkansas businesses to help them make new business connections and reach new customers.

The Showcase is a place where business and community intersect by featuring a variety of things to do for all ages.

Attendees will enjoy the IdeaFame Live Elevator Pitch Competition, Battle of the Chefs, Cultural Presentations, Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Pop-Up Seminars for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, and much more to be announced.

Increasing Awareness of #ShopNWA The Showcase creates an entrepreneurial platform for businesses to connect with other businesses and local consumers in the community by displaying their products and services in exhibits.

Whether you are a consumer discovering new places to shop, a local vendor prospecting for new business acquisition or a nonprofit organization exploring new partnerships, your business will benefit from the new relationships you make. It is also a wonderful way for the community to meet our diverse business owners and show their support by shopping local - #ShopNWA - with them.

Free to the Community Attendance is free and open to the public. No registration or tickets required. Just check in when you arrive.

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Exhibit Booths Purchase your exhibit booth space to reach hundreds of attendees

“IdeaFame Live” Elevator Pitch Competition The IdeaFame Live Contest, brought to you by Startup Junkie, is a fun

including a diverse group of businesses exhibiting in the trade show. This is a

event created to promote startups and new ideas, and to increase “creative

good opportunity for vendors who want to generate leads for new business.

collisions” in emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems. Come pitch your new

There are two booth options to choose from:

business, product, service, or solution for a chance to win. Or attend and

Showcase Booth (inside): These include a 10x10 booth inside the

help us vote for the People’s Choice Prize. We’re giving away $2,000 in prizes

Metroplex Event Center.

Experience Pavilion Booth (outside): These include a booth outside in the middle of the action, featuring additional room surrounded by food trucks and activities.

Battle of the Chefs Who is the best chef in Northwest Arkansas? The NWA Community Showcase will feature food prepared by local chefs and give attendees an opportunity to vote for their favorite dish while sampling some of the best cuisine the area has to offer. A list of participating chefs will be released soon.

Cultural Performances In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the NWA Community Showcase will feature artistic performances throughout the event that highlight the diverse culture our area has to offer.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures,

as follows: Attendees: Open to anyone – bring your co-founders, friends, family, fiancé – anyone! (Attendees vote for the $1,000 People’s Choice Prize).

Contestants: Open to entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers who want to share their idea for a chance to win $1,000! You have 60 seconds to pitch your idea, no more. No slides. No notes. Only one contestant can speak per pitch.

And More To Be Announced Soon There’s something for everyone. Bring your family to enjoy the Kids Zone and Food Trucks. We’re also putting together Pop-Up Seminars for those looking to learn more about hot business topics. Stay tuned for more information as we put together an outstanding program for our community celebrating our theme “Opportunities for All.”

Talk To Us About How to Get Involved If you need more information or want to become a sponsor of the

and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain,

event, contact Geovanny Sarmiento at geovanny@rogerslowell.com or

Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Jivette De Jesus at jivette@rogerslowell.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5th | 2022 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRISCO STATION MALL 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair is the largest and longest running Job Fair in Arkansas and is FREE to job seekers. This is a great opportunity for businesses to get a jump start on hiring for the summer season as well as full-time employment opportunities. Availability will be on a first-come first-served basis so reserve your booth today to ensure access to many job seekers expected to attend.

EMPLOYERS

Reserve your booth online TODAY For more information or to register a booth visit LEARN MORE AT WWW.ROGERSLOWELL.COM 6

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We’re Helping Entrepreneurs

Do Business

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ur Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development mission-work creates programming and events to open the door to new connections for small business to succeed. Check out our business connections events calendar.

We also engage with our Small Business Council that serves as the

voice of small business. It guides our support and programming based upon your needs.

We partner with organizations that are invaluable resources for small business and entrepreneurial startups such as the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, SCORE and Startup Junkie Consulting.

And we offer a variety of affordable advertising and sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility and awareness of your business.

Let us know how we can help your small business succeed. Call Steve Cox, SVP of Economic Development, at (479) 636-1240 or steve@ rogerslowell.com.

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“Your Chamber is on a mission when it comes to helping small business and inspiring entrepreneurial development. We’re providing essential resources and just in time education to help start, run, and grow your business.”

– Steve Cox

SVP of Economic Development

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Your Interactive-Format QuickStart Guide to the Chamber | Register Now for July 20

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re you a new member, an existing member who wants a refresher on member benefits, a recently hired employee who needs to learn about the Chamber, or considering joining the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce? Come see us July 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00

a.m. for the Chamber Tutorial – RSVP online to attend.

This interactive-format QuickStart guide is designed and presented

by members of the Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC). Its purpose is to inform members, prospects, and new representatives of all the benefits for their membership investment, explain how to best utilize the Chamber’s programs and staff, and review all the work the Chamber does behind the scenes to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Learn how to get plugged in, grow your business, and make the most of your Chamber membership. Bring at least 25 of your business cards for networking opportunities.

If you would like to bring a door prize to give away to other attendees, please do so and turn it in to a Chamber staff member when you sign in.

A Program of the Small Business Council

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Northwest Arkansas Ranks 7th on 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live

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.S. News & World Report, the

wildfire seasons. All fell from their previous

thousands of individuals throughout the U.S. to

global authority in rankings and

rankings, as each of them had among the 15

find out what qualities they consider important

consumer advice, has unveiled

lowest air quality scores out of the 150 metro

in a place to live. The methodology also factors

the 2022-2023 Best Places to

areas on the list.

in data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI,

Live in the United States. The

Sharecare, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the

new list ranks the country’s 150 most populous

U.S. News rankings of the Best High Schools and

metropolitan areas based on affordability,

Best Hospitals.

desirability, and quality of life.

Huntsville, Alabama, knocked Boulder, Colorado, down three positions to capture No. 1, rising from the third position due to its strong housing affordability and high quality of life. In addition, three new cities joined the top five: Colorado Springs, Colorado, rose four positions to No. 2, Green Bay, Wisconsin, jumped 18 spots to No. 3, and San Jose, California, catapulted 31 spots to capture No. 5.

Quality of Life Index This year, U.S. News added air quality as a

“Much of the shakeup we see at the top of this year’s ranking is a result of changing preferences. People moving across the country today are putting more emphasis on affordability and quality of life than on the job market, which in many ways takes a back seat as remote work options have become more standard.”

– Devon Thorsby

Real Estate Editor at U.S. News

Best Places to Live is part of U.S. News’ expanding Real Estate division, which helps individuals determine the best places to live and retire as well as better understand the housing market, including determining your home value, working with an agent, and buying and selling a home.

2022-2023 U.S. News Best Places to Live – Top 10 1. Huntsville, AL 2. Colorado Springs, CO 3. Green Bay, WI

factor that makes up its Quality-of-Life Index, as

4. Boulder, CO

Americans increasingly consider environmental

5. San Jose, CA

factors before making a major move. Huntsville

6. Raleigh & Durham, NC

(No. 1) and Albany, New York (No. 21) are two metro areas with top 25 Air Quality Index scores

Methodology U.S. News determined the 2022-2023 Best

7. Fayetteville, AR 8. Portland, ME

that moved up this year on the overall Best

Places to Live based on methodology that

9. Sarasota, FL

Places to Live list. Three Colorado metro areas –

factored in the job market, value, quality of life,

10. San Francisco, CA

Denver (No. 55), Fort Collins (No. 54) and Boulder

desirability, and net migration ratings. They

(No. 4) – have been experiencing catastrophic

were determined in part using a public survey of

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For more information on Best Places to Live, explore Facebook and Twitter using #BestPlaces.

www.VisitRogersArkansas.com

/VisitRogers

/visitrogers

/visitrogersar

/visitrogers

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2022 Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture Coming August 9

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual ThankA-Teacher Celebration celebrates local teachers who are making a big difference in the world.

Teachers give our children so much and use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of

Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Fair Presented by Hight Jackson Associates, P.A. The Fair opens at 11:00 a.m. when over a thousand teachers exit the prize giveaway in the auditorium. The fair is a fun, bustling opportunity to engage with the district’s educators. The Chamber organizes this portion

workforce that will keep our businesses and our community thriving well

of the day’s celebration, sponsored by the Fair Sponsor, Hight-Jackson

into the future. Though we can never thank them enough, this event is an

Associates, P.A. This is a great opportunity to present your products and

opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate all that they do.

services to more than 1,200 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter

Member Businesses can participate in three ways: •

Donate a $50 prize

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Purchase an Exhibit Booth for the Fair

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Sponsor the Celebration and Participate in the Program

schools, private schools, and the community college.

Register now at RogersLowell.com.

Presenting Sponsor |

Platinum Sponsor |

Fair Sponsor |

Principal Sponsor |

Welcome Back Address and Prize Extravaganza Here is your chance to give back to the community and say thank you by rewarding our teachers with valuable door prizes. About 1,200 teachers are expected to attend the celebratory event. Your Chamber staff will announce winners one-by-one, thanking the donor, and waiting for the winning teachers’ schools to erupt in cheers! After all 100+ prizes have been given out, Sam’s Furniture and other sponsors will announce large prizes being donated to deserving teachers.

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Fecha l Jueves, 21 de julio de 2022 l 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ubicación l Cámara de Comercio del área de Rogers-Lowell

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers Tema l Cómo Comenzar un Negocio en Arkansas - Parte 3: “Mercadeo, Promoción y Creando buen crédito para su Negocio” Eduardo Touceda, Contador Público Autorizado y experto en asuntos financieros explicará en detalle todos los aspectos concernientes a los aspectos contables y financieros de un negocio.

La Cámara de Comercio del Área de Rogers-Lowell presenta "Cómo Comenzar un Negocio en Arkansas" (presentado en español). Este seminario básico analiza los pasos de inicio esenciales, las estructuras comerciales legales, las regulaciones y las licencias, los problemas clave que afectan el éxito de su negocio y las dificultades comunes que enfrentan los empresarios. ¡Una gran oportunidad para todos los empresarios de desean abrir o expandir su negocio!

Presenting Sponsors

July 14, 2022

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Free Event – Registration Required at Fox Trail Distillery 2121 S. Bellview Road | Rogers, AR 72758 Hustle in Heels - LADIES LEAD NWA is an initiative of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a modern approach to professional and business development.

Empower Your Glow

Summer is here and that comes with more time outside in the sun. Skin care is extremely important to staying active and healthy so Hustle In Heels invites you to join us as we hear from healthcare professionals including a dermatologist and a nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetics. Our speakers will offer advice and best practices for protecting yourself and strategies on how to empower your glow this summer and beyond.

Who Should Attend?

All women in business are encouraged to attend whether you work in a professional office environment or run a machine in a manufacturing facility. This program is designed so that all women can participate.

There will be a cash bar and food truck on-site. Register today!

Visite RogersLowell.com para obtener más información

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Central Referral Connection Celebrating 6th Anniversary July 13

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ou are invited to join us and help celebrate the 6-year anniversary of Central Referral Connection (CRC), a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, on July 13.

CRC is a free business-to-business (B2B) networking and referral event for all Northwest Arkansas businesses, held at

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Rogers each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Chamber staff member Jacque Eakins leads the group, which is open to both Chamber members and non-members.

If you are looking to connect to businesses in Northwest Arkansas, join

“I enjoy the group of like-minded business-people that come together to recognize and promote their business. I have made many new contacts that have become good friends in the years that I have been attending. It is nice to know that if you have a business or personal need, you have CRC to help.”

– Bill Shiohira

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

us for coffee and connections. Last year’s anniversary celebration featured 80+ businesses and door prizes.

To celebrate the day, Golden Corral will feature a special Continental Breakfast Buffet with assorted pastries, banana nut bread, cinnamon rolls, seasonal fruit, and more. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and a door prize to promote your business at this free event.

CRC is Presented by Equity Business Solutions and the July Host Sponsor is U.S. Bank.

“CRC has not only increased my overall circle of business acquaintances, but I have been fortunate enough to spend time with many on a personal basis and build relationships forever. I love that CRC keeps you thinking outside the box for ways to present your business, ways that are appealing and fun to the public. I look forward to building more relationships.”

– Sebrina Turner

Arvest Bank

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BITE NWA Food Festival Brings BITE | LITE to Downtown Rogers

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he BITE NWA food festival celebrates the diversity of culture in

Nomadic brewer Barrett Tillman works in collaboration with existing

the region as part of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

breweries, like Ozark Beer Company, to release specialty products. He enjoys

presented by P&G’s year-round community programming. The

exploring local ingredients and mixed fermentation using native microflora.

festival will return beginning in July as a three-part event series

Artist and Owner of Downtown Rogers’s Into+View Gallery & Studio is also

in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

participating in the culinary experience.

presented by P&G. The 2022 #BITENWA series will kick off with an initial event at Frisco Plaza in Downtown Rogers on Friday, July 29. This BITE | LITE experience will feature the traditional #BITENWA experience – including

Additional Information BITE NW Arkansas food festival that began in 2015 to celebrate the

local restaurants, brand activations and live music – in a more intimate

culinary spirit of our community. Sold out each year since, BITE invites

setting at Railyard Park.

attendees to taste the flavors presented by a selection of local restaurants

Traditionally held in one location during #NWAChampionship Week, the

and chefs, sip a wide variety of local and national libations, sample

expanded series will move to various locations throughout the region with

products and brands at the forefront of consumer trends, and discover the

both daytime and evening culinary experiences for the community to enjoy.

very best of Northwest Arkansas.

Additional events are scheduled September 1 in Springdale and September

The Rogers event will feature 30 food and beverage activations and

23 – 25 at Pinnacle Country Club during #NWAChampionship Week. The

celebrate black owned businesses. ALSO, There are still opportunities

festival celebrates the region’s best cuisines, ingredients, restaurants and

for area restauants to participate in the Springdale and LPGA events.

chefs, giving attendees an unparalleled culinary experience in their own

Businesses may contact adegrand@outlyr.com for more information.

backyard. Taste, sip, sample and discover the best of the 479 and beyond. #NWAChampionship Week returns September 17 – 25, 2022, bringing 144 of the best female golfers in the world to Pinnacle Country Club to

Charitable Partner Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Since 1988, the NWA Food Bank has been nourishing Northwest

compete. In addition to the golf tournament, the week-long schedule

Arkansas by feeding hungry people and acting as a distribution source

of community-driven events will also feature a family-friendly 5k race,

for food pantries, senior centers, shelters and other nonprofits in our

women’s empowerment summit and a variety of children’s activities. Ticket

community. The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

sales for the #NWAChampionship will also be available beginning May 16,

and #BITENWA support the NWA Food Bank annually, having donated more

with volunteer registration opening in early June.

than $1.2 million and over 6.5 tons of food to the NWA Food Bank to date.

In addition to regional restaurants, Downtown Rogers Based Ozark Beer Company will provide locally crafted beer for attendees. Ozark Beer is Collaborating with BlackMan Brewing Company during BITENWA 2022.

Learn more by visiting NWAFoodBank.org.

Visit www.BITENWA.com or follow Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date with events, news, and information.

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2022 Fourth of July Fireworks Displays

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here’s plenty of family fun to be had at the many fireworks displays held in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas this 4th of July. Fireworks Displays are listed by date below. Click each event for more information. Happy Independence Day!

July 2, 2022

July 4, 2022

Annual Ventris Trail’s End Resort Fireworks Display

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular

Rogers - Beaver Lake

Rogers - Walmart AMP

July 3, 2022

4th at the Field Springdale - Arvest Ballball

Fireworks at the Crosses Rogers - Cross Church

An Evening at Orchards Park Bentonville - Orchards Park

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Chamber Hosts Annual Chamber Picnic June 3 in Lowell

hamber members, volunteers, committee members, board members and special friends were invited to the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Picnic on June 3 at Ward Nail Park in Lowell.

Each year, Chamber members provide hours of community service, give discounts on goods needed for Chamber programs and donate everything from snacks to door prizes for

Chamber events. Chamber staff enjoy being able to show their gratitude for all these things our members do for us.

Hot dogs, hamburgers and more delicious food were served to friends of the Chamber thanks to community partners pitching in to help make this event possible. Staff appreciated being able to spend the afternoon networking with many of our members who continue to support our mission.

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Focus on Community is a monthly feature sharing news and information about the businesses and people who make the Rogers-Lowell Area a great place to live, work, play and invest.

Northwest Arkansas Community College and Stateline Woodturners Launch Public Workshops

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orthwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) recently purchased six wood lathes for use in their Integrated Design Lab. Integrated design is a creative and holistic approach to the use of design to problem solve and tackle real-world challenges.

NWACC recognizes the pursuit of an education in integrated design will provide students with knowledge and experience to design, create and innovate. Students will

learn to approach problems using artistic creativity, design-thinking principles, construction methods and business practices and apply these new skills in their workplace or community engagement.

“We’ve been working for some time to offer more opportunities for the public to participate in activities in the Integrated Design Lab. We’ve hosted several Family Maker events as well as partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to construct beds for children in Northwest Arkansas. This pen turning class is our first in a series of woodturning courses available the Integrated Design Lab.”

– Ray Taylor

Director of Construction Technology, NWACC Encouraging Problem-Solving NWACC’s Integrated Design Lab offers a physical makerspace that puts design into practice.

Through the lab, students will experience challenges that encourage problem-solving using innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to test creative entrepreneurial ideas utilizing the skills learned in areas of fine arts, design, construction, and business.

NWACC has partnered with The Stateline Woodturners to offer woodworking classes to the public. This new series of workshops is the first opportunity for community members to take classes in this facility. Students don’t need any previous experience in woodworking, and they will receive materials and instruction to make their own high-quality ink pen using a wood lathe. Each workshop lasts three hours and takes place at the Integrated Design Lab on the Bentonville campus. Participants must be at least 16 years old and will need to sign a waiver along with their registration.

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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Works with Other Accredited Big Cat Sanctuaries and Zoo to Coordinate 4,000 Mile Rescue, Bring Four Big Cats to Safe Havens

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our big cats will now live safe,

Oakland Zoo and Turpentine Creek Wildlife

a certification held by only the top sanctuaries in

dignified lives after they were rescued

Refuge conducted on-site animal evaluations for

the nation that provide lifetime care for rescued

from a defunct drive-thru roadside

all four big cats and Lions Tigers & Bears used its

animals, including Lions Tigers & Bears and

zoo in northeast Oklahoma in June.

state-of-the-art, self-contained animal rescue hauler

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

The AZA-accredited Oakland Zoo

to transport three of the big cats to California.

in Oakland, CA and globally accredited big cat sanctuaries—Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs and Lions Tigers & Bears in Alpine, CA—collaborated to rescue the two generic tigers, lion, and tiger hybrid from the Oklahoma facility that was once opened to the public and offered cub petting and photo opportunities. The facility was cited and shut down by the USDA in 2008 after multiple safety and welfare violations.

The four big cats rescued were the sole remaining animals at the abandoned facility. The roadside zoo and its owner were reported to have ties to “Joe Exotic,” also known in the well-known Netflix series as “Tiger King.”

The rescued animals, all female and declawed—a standard practice in the cubpetting industry—include: • An elderly, arthritic lion that required

“These big cats were living in small, filthy enclosures. Shelter was provided but was terribly weathered and rotten.”

– Tanya Smith President and Founder, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

immediate medical attention and care, going to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge • A tiger hybrid in poor condition with a facial wound and bowed legs, going to Oakland Zoo

“These big cats were living in small, filthy enclosures. Shelter was provided but was terribly weathered and rotten,” said Tanya Smith, President and Founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. “Aside from some good Samaritans, they were left alone, fed inconsistently, and needed veterinary care.

We’re so relieved to provide new homes to these animals and help them thrive.” Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge adds, “We are always ready and willing to collaborate with other accredited facilities when the need for rescue arises. We must fight together to resolve the big cat crisis we are facing here in the United States. No animals should suffer or live in the deplorable conditions these animals had to endure. The lioness was subjected to solitude 24x7 for 7 years that we know of. It was simply inhumane.”

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Lions

Each facility will provide these big cats

Tigers & Bears and the Oakland Zoo encourage

with a proper habitat enclosure, species-specific

support for reputable animal sanctuaries and

diets, veterinary care, and more, utilizing the

facilities and advocacy for the Big Cat Public

• Two tigers housed in separate enclosures, both

highest standards of care as is required by the

Safety Act (H.R. 263), which places much-needed

energetic but lean, one going to Oakland Zoo

American Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the

restrictions on big cat private ownership and

and one going to Lions Tigers & Bears

Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS),

contact with the public.

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Northwest Health System Launches New Care Management At-Home Program for Managing Chronic Conditions

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orthwest Health recently announced a new remote

monitoring, we can improve patient outcomes, quality of life and deploy

monitoring and virtual care support program for

early interventions when necessary.”

Northwest Physicians patients managing certain chronic health conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 60% of Americans

have at least one chronic condition, and 40% have two or more chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are among the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. and a leading driver of health care costs.

Care Management at Home will initially serve patients managing hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with the goals of helping patients stay well between physician

“We are committed to delivering more ways to help people in our community get well and live healthier. Remote patient monitoring is an innovative and convenient way for patients to monitor changes to their health and can provide peace of mind for patients who have serious health concerns.”

– Chris York

visits and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.

Partnership with Cadence Through a partnership with Cadence, a leader in remote patient

Market Chief Executive Officer Northwest Health

monitoring, qualified patients will be given cellular-enabled devices, such as blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, weight scales or glucometers to capture daily vital information from the comfort of home. Daily readings are then transferred to Cadence clinicians who can

Preventing Hospitalizations and Reducing Care Costs Other benefits of remote patient monitoring can include fewer

help monitor for change in a patient’s condition and provide virtual care

preventable hospitalizations and a reduction in the cost of care

support when needed.

for specific patient populations. Many patients who participate

“This new program extends our ability to help patients monitor,

in remote monitoring programs report stronger engagement in

prevent and manage chronic conditions,” said Scott Musick, D.O., Primary managing their own health as well as higher satisfaction with the Care Physician at Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek. “With daily

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overall healthcare experience.

Generations Bank Completes Donation of Vehicle to Positive Energy Affecting Recovering Lives AUGUST 12, 2022

University of Arkansas Global Campus 704 SE 5th St. | Bentonville

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Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL), a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, has enerations Bank hosted a ceremony June 3 celebrating

developed a certification program for board service to assist

the donation of a vehicle to Positive Energy Affecting

emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and service positions,

Recovering Lives, or P.E.A.R.L. The vehicle will primarily

and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit

be used by the residents of the P.E.A.R.L. Recovery House, located in Rogers, as they commute to work. Generations

emerging talent to serve in leadership capacities.

Bank already partners with Positive Energy Affecting Recovering Lives regularly to provide financial literacy classes and one-on-one lessons.

“The partnership that we have formed with Generations Bank has been invaluable to our organization. From assisting the people we serve with one-on-one financial literacy to working alongside us during events, they consistently show up and meet the needs of their local community.

This donation is a testament to their commitment to serving their community and provides a stellar example to other local businesses in our community.”

– Karen Slater

Founder Positive Energy Affecting Recovering Lives “Generations Bank is rooted in our commitment to serving our

NWAEL will present its bi-annual Board Service Certification program for emerging leaders on Friday, August 12, 2022.

The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical

local communities, as we have done for over 115 years. When P.E.A.R.L.

considerations, finance, and fundraising. The program will be

announced their need for financial assistance through a fundraiser, we felt

offered in-person and via Zoom. For those attending in-person,

as though it was a need we could meet in its entirety,” said Jon Harrell, CEO

lunch will be provided. Tickets are $50.

and Chairman of the Board for Generations Bank. “We are thrilled to be able to donate this vehicle to the PEARL Recovery House for its residents to use in transportation to and from their jobs.”

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Rogers Historical Museum Announces Kid’s Craft Corner

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he Rogers Historical Museum’s Kid’s Craft Corner is an event for kids of all ages where they learn about Northwest

Tie Dyeing | July 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dyeing cloth is a craft that has been practiced for thousands of years.

Arkansas history while doing a craft that ties in. Join the

Ingredients found in nature, such as berries, plants and soil were sourced to

RHM in July for these free events. Admission is free but

create different color dyes. Learn how this art was used by Native Americans

reservations are required at www.rogershistoricalmuseum.

and early settlers in Northwest Arkansas to dye cloth. Create your own dyed

org/kids-craft-corner.

cloth using a tie dye technique.

Apple Slime | July 12, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

About the Rogers Historical Museum

Apples and apple products, such as apple cider vinegar, once

The Rogers Historical Museum is located at 313 S. Second St., at the

played a big part in our local economy. Learn more about the history of

corner of Second and Cherry in the Rogers Historic District. They are open

the sweet to sour apple industry in Benton County and then make some

Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit

fun apple slime.

rogershistoricalmuseum.org or call (479) 621-1154. General admission is free.

Outdoor Cap Co. Celebrating 45 Years

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entonville-based Outdoor Cap Company is celebrating its 45th year in business in 2022.

Outdoor Cap has built strategic partnerships up and down the supply chain to enable quality, consistency, and massive flexibility in scale. Founded

in 1977, they are now one of the country’s largest headwear suppliers with over 14,000 business customers.

Read more at TalkBusiness.net.

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Outdoor Cap Co. president Jeanelle Harris and founder/chairman Paul Mahan inside the company’s Bentonville headquarters.

Picture courtesy of TalkBusiness.net

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Proves Giving Blood is “Big Deal” During “Let’s Save A Life” Campaign

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ommunity Blood Center

Let’s Save A Life “Let’s Save A Life is a powerful, easy-to-

of the Ozarks (CBCO), the

to make a “big deal” by deciding whether to keep their weekly prize or forego the prize

sole supplier of blood and

remember call to action that each of us have

and be entered to win the $5,000 mystery

plasma to patients at 44

the ability to make a huge impact in the lives

grand prize. CBCO will invite all weekly

area healthcare facilities, is

of our friends, neighbors and loved ones,”

winners to a virtual event in August where

giving area blood donors a chance to win some

said Michelle Teter, CBCO Media Relations

they will spin a wheel, pick the grand prize

exciting prizes when they donate during the all-

Representative. “You never know who your

winner, and reveal the grand prize.

new “Let’s Save A Life” promotion this Summer.

blood donation will benefit. It could be a

Successful donors at any CBCO blood

cancer patient, new mother, traumatic accident

For promotion official rules, visit https:// www.cbco.org/save.

drive or donor center until July 31, 2022, will be

or burn victims, but their exact identity will

automatically entered into a weekly mystery prize

remain a mystery. We thought introducing

this blood drive but are not necessary. Make an

drawing, which are valued at $200. Participants

mystery prizes would be a fun way to

appointment by calling (417) 227-5006 or visit

can earn an additional entry by following

encourage some much-needed donations at a

https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood. On behalf

instructions in the CBCO online donor store.

critical time of year. Of course, the real prize is

of local hospital patients, CBCO would like to

Donors will also receive an exclusive “Let’s Save A

saving lives.”

thank blood donors from across the region for

Life” blood drive T-shirt, while supplies last.

Each weekly winner will have the chance

Appointments are strongly encouraged for

giving life to the community.

Rogers Aquatics Center Opens for Summer

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he Rogers Aquatics Center has opened for the 2022 season.

They are located at 1707 S. 26th St. The aquatics center is three acres of water fun. Enjoy a leisure pool, 6-lane competition pool, lazy river, plunge pool with a rock-climbing wall, tot pool for little ones, slides, food,

pavilions, and more.

This year they are open at full capacity with no COVID-19 restrictions.

For more information on hours, tickets, and group events, visit https://www.rogersar.gov/1333/Rogers-Aquatics-Center.

View other public amenities and things to do in the Rogers-Lowell area this summer in The Good Life Destination Guide.

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Destination Center Stage: Showcasing Brands, Communities & Culture and Art on the Bricks Highlights Piecing It Together July 14

QUICK FACTS | July 14

ART ON THE BRICKS ART WALK PIECING IT TOGETHER Visit Rogers Destination Center Stage 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Butterfield Stage Pop-Up Galleries with Artist Receptions, Music, Dance 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Throughout Downtown Rogers Learn More at www.artonthebricks.com

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Check out our website and be sure to follow us on social Media:

https://artonthebricks.com

@Artonthebricks

@rogersartonthebricks

isit Rogers, a division of the

community’s shared vision of economic

“Piecing It Together” as we navigate through

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

development, sustainable tourism, and

and emerge from a pandemic. What do we

Commerce, is partnering with the

enhanced quality of life. This year’s event

mean by “IT?” We are working to figure out

Art on the Bricks Art Walk to host

highlights the economic, community, and

how to go about life as we have experienced

their 2022 Travel and Tourism Talk

collaborative development strategies that go

more than two years in a pandemic. Like all

for the first time in Downtown Rogers, featuring

into building business and growing community

of us, artists must re-envision and reconstruct

the theme Destination Center Stage: Showcasing

in Rogers. Attendees will hear from community

how they work, create and sell their products

Brands, Communities & Culture.

leaders in a relaxed, TED talk format mixed with

to make ends meet. They are taking a look at

music, insights, and local flavor.

priorities while making choices. Artists and

Tourism Talk invites all members of the Northwest Arkansas Hospitality community to come together at the Butterfield Stage, 101 E. Cherry St., on Thursday, July 14 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to learn from each other as they work to promote travel and tourism in The Natural State.

About Tourism Talk Tourism Talk provides industry trends and updates from tourism leaders, networking opportunities for partners and friends, and celebrates the Northwest Arkansas

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About the Art Walk’s “Piecing It Together” Theme The businesses that make up the creative

others are finding ways to break the inertia of the past and taking what we have learned and move forward. They are piecing together the bits of knowledge they have gained with their

economy within our historic downtown

personal experience and bringing their art to

have played an active role in attracting the

Downtown Rogers.

attention and the investment of entrepreneurs

Living in the Natural State, many of us have

and businesses that are choosing to locate in

modified our lifestyle and taken more time to

Downtown Rogers.

enjoy the outdoors - the art walk is now taking

Art on the Bricks Art Walk in July is showcasing artists and creatives who are

advantage of both indoor and outdoor exhibit and entertainment opportunities.

What is the Art on the Bricks Art Walk?

Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk,

Thursday of every month, artists, craftsmen,

quality of life initiatives. For more information,

and musicians, partner with downtown

visit www.artonthebricks.com.

merchants to provide an opportunity to

What is Visit Rogers?

program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber

explore businesses and meet the artists in

of Commerce, showcases regional artists while

pop-up galleries. Locations and artists change

enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities

from month to month, and art experiences

Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, increases

in Rogers. The monthly event is designed to bring

consistently provide new and interesting

opportunities by promoting the destination,

people to the cultural and historical center of the

opportunities for the public to connect with

developing the Rogers brand, and supporting the

city and showcase Northwest Arkansas’s deep

and support the creative economy. Art on

entire Rogers community. Rogers benefits from

pool of creative talent.

the Bricks seeks to bring experiences that

increased awareness and investment as a world

Art on the Bricks Art Walk is one

Visit Rogers, a division of the Rogers

are socially or culturally significant and align

class destination, and Visit Rogers consistently

element of Downtown Rogers’ vibrant arts

with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

strives to provide destination leadership

and entertainment community. The 2nd

Commerce’s economic development and

excellence to our customers and community.

“That spirit of collaboration and partnership makes partnering with the July Art on the Bricks Art Walk such a natural fit. After Tourism Talk we encourage our friends to explore the Art Walk, spend some time enjoying the natural outdoor gathering spaces of downtown Rogers and experience our vibrant arts and entertainment community.”

– J.R. Shaw

Visit Rogers Executive Director Chamber Executive Vice President

Chamber Welcomes New Staff Member

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

Procurement Process Coordinator, working within

Commerce is excited to welcome

accounts receivable and payable, prequalified

a new member to our team in the

subcontractors, managed building and grounds

Accounting and Finance Division.

maintenance, and she led, coordinated, and

Please welcome Sherry Glanton,

assisted with numerous corporate training events,

Accounting Clerk.

Sherry Glanton Accounting Clerk

Sherry Glanton is the newest member of the

and large family festivals.

To fulfill a lifelong dream of living and working in a national park, she recently served as a Property Trainer for Xanterra, working in Yellowstone National Park onboarding new

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s team.

employees about the company, how to stay safe

She started as part of the Chamber’s Accounting

in America’s first national park, and park history.

& Finance Division in May as an Accounting Clerk.

Sherry enjoys spending time with

Her work includes preparing the Daily Cash Report

her husband and family – including three

among other miscellaneous accounting duties.

grandchildren - camping and exploring Arkansas

Sherry previously worked as Accounting Coordinator for Nabholz Construction and later as

and national parks, yard work, gardening, custom embroidery, and classic movies.

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Walmart AMP Announces Diverse Mix of Performances for July

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he Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion) recently announced

James Taylor | July 15 James Taylor’s music embodies the art of

he performed a special livestream concert on Valentine’s Day. This past November, Groban

upcoming concerts that will bring

songwriting in its most personal and universal

also celebrated the 20th anniversary of his

headlining performers to Rogers this

forms. He is a master at describing specific,

debut self-titled album with the release of the

year. Below are shows that have been

even autobiographical situations, in a way that

20th Anniversary Deluxe edition.

added within the last few months:

Santana | July 12 Santana has received the Billboard Century

resonates with people everywhere.

Darius Rucker with Ryan Hurd and Elvie Shane | July 16 Darius Rucker was inducted as a Grand

Chris Stapleton with Elle King and Madeline Edwards | July 29 Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is a multiple

Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and

Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won

Grammy®, CMA and ACM award-winner and

Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard

his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo

one of Nashville’s most respected and beloved

Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor

Country Performance with his 9x Platinum

musicians. Following his breakthrough solo

(2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy

version of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon

debut album Traveller, Stapleton released two

Center Honors Award (2013). Among many

Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country

#1 albums last year. Both From A Room: Volume

other distinctions, Carlos Santana has been cited

songs of all time.

1 and From A Room: Volume 2 take their name

by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin with Jonathan McReynolds and Housefires | July 13 Billboard’s No. 2 Gospel artist of 2021, TRIBL Records Platinum®-selling, Maverick City Music is a multi-racial, multi-cultural, genre-bending collective that brings hope to all regardless of whatever race, gender preference and faith.

Train with Jewel, Blues Traveler and Thunderstorm Artis | July 17 Train is a multi-GRAMMY and Billboard award-winning band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 list since the release of their debut self-titled album.

Josh Groban with Preservation Hall Jazz Band | July 21 Groban kicked off 2021 with the release of Harmony Deluxe, which featured six additional renditions of timeless classics, and

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from legendary RCA Studio A, where they were recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb.

Encanto Sing Along Film Concert | July 30 Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.

View a full list of shows or purchase tickets at waltonartscenter.org/amp.

Railyard Live Concert Series Underway in Downtown Rogers

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oming off the success of the 2021 concert series that sparked a significant increase in visitors to Downtown Rogers, Railyard Live is building on the inaugural season and releasing an expanded lineup for 2022. The concert series introduced itself last year as a cultural draw, filling downtown with live music and entertainment on the Butterfield Stage.

Discover the Railyard Entertainment District The downtown area offers plenty of free parking, local shops, and eateries that are set among historic architecture and charming brick-lined streets. As part of the Railyard Entertainment District, Butterfield Stage serves beer and wine and allows guests to bring drinks from participating nearby restaurants. Read more at VisitRogersArkansas.com.

Events Are Free but Require Registration This year, Railyard Live is ready to grow its audience and solidify the series as a top “thing to do” in Northwest Arkansas. The 2022 season schedule runs each weekend until September 24. Entry to each event is free, however, each guest must register to reserve a spot and show proof of registration upon entry. The Railyard Live venue is located at 101 East Cherry St. in Downtown Rogers.

All July shows begin at 8:00 p.m. A full season lineup, ticket information and directions can be found at www.railyardlive.com.

July Shows July 1 – 412 West July 2 – 90lb Wrench July 8 – Chris Acker & the Growing Boys with Jess Harp and Jude Brothers July 9 – Paul Benjamin & Seth Lee Jones July 15 – Rodney Block Band July 16 – Eureka Strings July 22 – Troy Farnam Band July 23 – Rozenbridge July 29 – Jazz & Blues Block Party / Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal July 30 – Jazz & Blues Block Party / Chubby Carrier

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Many Thanks to Our 1st & 2nd Quarter Sponsors ACADEMIC AWARDS 2nd Quarter

Gold AEP Foundation Bronze Buck Foundation, Glad Manufacturing Company, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Minuteman Press

AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE Ribbon Cutting First National Bank April Meeting Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

ART ON THE BRICKS Presenting T-Mobile Print Media CitiScapes Metro Monthly Magazine Art Sustainer Epigram Studio, iHeart Media, LBC Studio, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Rogers Experimental House, Rogers Local Food Market, Tyson Foods, Inc., Inc., Woodridge Retail Group Community Partner Arvest, LBC Studio, Woodridge Retail Group Media KNWA Fox 24 News Dog Friendly Downtown Best Friends Animal Society

Printing Minuteman Press

BOARD MEETINGS Lunch

1st Quarter January Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas

2nd Quarter May BHC Insurance

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Presenting Matrix Raquet Club Gold Cherokee Casino & Hotel, TLC Properties/ Promenade Commons

1st Quarter February Host TLC Properties /Promenade Commons March Host Matrix Raquet Club

2nd Quarter April Host Landers Toyota NWA June Host Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partner

100th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS & COMMUNITY Presenting CEI, Hachem Investments/SHL, HUNT VENTURES, Sam’s Furniture, Walmart/Sam’s Club Diamond Arvest, Celebrate Arkansas, Cox Business, Tyson Foods, Inc. Reception Benchmark Group, Henderson Engineers, Ritter Communications, Mercy Northwest Arkansas Centennial Toast Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances Program Arkansas Blue Welcome Center Gold Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Assembled Products, Bekaert, Cherokee Casino & Hotel, Crafton Tull, Garver, Glad Manufacturing Company, Landmark. Olsson, Sterling Bank, Woodland Research NWA Silver AEP/SWEPCO, APAC-Central, Inc., Discover Lowell, Embassy suites Northwest Arkansas, First National Bank of NWA, FM Corporation, Hight Jackson Associates, P.A., Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A., McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., Milestone Construction Company, Nabholz Construction, Regions Bank, United Bank, Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry, PLLC

100th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHAMBER NIGHT BUSINESS & COMMUNITY (cont’d) Presenting Bronze America’s Car-Mart, Arkansas State Legislators of Benton County, AT&T, BHC Insurance, Black Hills Energy, Branch Photography, Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation, Centennial Bank, Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partner, DW2 Video Productions, First Horizon Bank, First Security Bank, First Western, Frazier Law Firm, PLC, Generations Bank, Golden Corral of Rogers/GRO Catering, Great Southern Bank, KHBS/KHOG-TV 40/29, Legacy National Bank, Moser Corporation, NOF Technologies, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Northwest Arkansas National Airport – XNA, Northwest Health System Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty, Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc., Rogers Public Schools, SERVPRO, Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC, TitleTech Title & Closing, TLC Properties, United Federal Credit Union, Womack for Congress Special Thanks AVAD3

CENTRAL REFERRAL CONNECTION Presenting Equity Business Solutions Venue Partner Golden Corral of Rogers

1st Quarter January Host Lamar Advertising Company March Host Young’s Moving Service

2nd Quarter April Host House of Webster May Host JanPro Cleaning & Disinfecting June Host Pure Neurology

CHAMBER 2 COMMUNITY Community Champion Cox Media Community Builder Nabholz Construction

CHAMBER TUTORIAL Gold Nabholz Construction

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Nabholz Construction Gold Beaver Water District, Crafton Tull, Garver, Golden Corral-GRO Restaurant Group, Inc., Hight Jackson Associates, McClelland Consulting Engineers Silver Cox Communications, Rick’s Bakery

CHAMBER PICNIC Host BHC Insurance, Discover Lowell, Advanced Telecom Group, Arvest, Atlas Technical Consultants, Beaver Water District, BHC Insurance, Central Research, Inc., Culligan of N.W. Arkansas, Dalby Dental Care, Deeter Construction, Discover Lowell, First National Bank of NWA, First Baptist Church of Lowell, GoGo Squeeze, NWA Easy Storage, Primrose Retirement Communities, Primrose Retirement Communities, T-Mobile, The computer Hut, The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas Food Andy’s Frozen Custard, Golden Corral of Rogers, Harps Beverage Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper Bottling Company

COFFEE CONNECTION Presenting Dalby Dental Care, SERVPRO

1st Quarter January Host Village on the Park Rogers February Host Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners, The CoFounder March Host TLC Properties/Promenade Commons

2nd Quarter April Host First Security Bank May Host Moser Corporation June Host Natural State Pest Control

Many Thanks to Our 1st & 2nd Quarter Sponsors EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Presenting Raising Cane’s Gold Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bronze Centennial Bank, Glad Manufacturing Company, United Federal Credit Union

NWA EMERGING LEADERS Partner Tyson Foods, Inc. Connect Glad Manufacturing Company

EMPENZANDO UN NEGOCIO EN ARKANSAS – STARTING A BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS (PRESENTED IN SPANISH) Presenting First Security Bank, Focus Commercial Real Estate Partner Tyson Foods, Inc. Event Job Guide, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Media Univision Arkansas

HUSTLE IN HEELS Empowerment Northwest Medical Center Bentonville Education Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Venue Cushman & Wakefiled|Sage Partners

JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WITH THE GREATER BENTONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Co-Sponsors Arthur Murray Dance Centers, Ritter Communications, Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas Host Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners

BENTON COUNTY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Host Cherokee Casino & Hotel Co-Sponsors Lamar Advertising Company, US Bank

LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Presenting BHC Insurance, Glad Manufacturing Company, SERVPRO Silver Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Lunch Nabholz Construction

1st Quarter March Meeting United Federal Credit Union

2nd Quarter June Meeting Black Hills Energy

LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY Presenting Arvest Bank, Northwest Arkansas National Airport- XNA Opening Reception Cox Business

LENS SERIES Community Catalyst AEP Foundation, Cox Media, Nabholz Construction

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS SPRING JOB FAIR Co-Sponsors iHeart Media Gold Job Guide Beverage Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, Starbucks Coffee Lunch Newk’s Eatery Host Colliers International Media Cox Media, KFSM TV 5 News, Lamar Advertising Company, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Univision Arkansas

ROGERS CYCLING FESTIVAL Presenting Arvest Partner Tyson Foods, Inc. Rider Village Crossland Heavy Contractors Gear Nabholz Construction Ride Benchmark Group, Great Southern Bank, SubieGurus Auto Service Beverage Ozarks Coca-Cola Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Gold Common Ground AR, Dalby Dental Care, Hight Jackson Associates, Raising Cane’s, Showcase Trophy & Awards, T-Mobile, Simply Mac Silver Glad Manufacturing Company, XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport Bronze Woodridge Retail Group Media iHeart Media, KNWA/KFTA, Lamar Advertising, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Raising Cane’s, SERVPRO

SONIA STANFILL SMILE AWARD Presenting Arvest Gold Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell

FIRST LEADERSHIP Presenting Arvest

K2J Presenting Glad Manufacturing Company

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Meeting AEP/SWEPCO, Cox Communications, Crafton Tull, Tyson Foods, Inc.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER Presenting Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC

Signage Minuteman Press

SPOTLIGHT SERIES Gold Crafton Tull June Host AEP Foundation June Community NOARK – Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association Media Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Host / Venue Cushman & Wakefield|Sage Partners

TEE OFF AT TOP GOLF Presenting Choctaw Casino & Resort Birdie Bites Garver, Bekaert Par-Tee Refreshment Preferred Office Technologies Hole in One First National Bank of NWA Bay AEP/SWEPCO, BHC Insurance, Black Hills Energy, Celebrate Arkansas, Mercy Northwest Arkansas,

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NEW MEMBERS | May 2022 ALS ASSOCIATION OF ARKANSAS

1200 W. Walnut St., Ste. 2406-08 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 621-8700 | http://www.als-arkansas.org Organizations

APOLLO IT SERVICES

1720 S. Walton Blvd., Ste. 4-202 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (512) 827-8532 | https://apolloitservices.com Information Technology

EXOS ADVISORS

Bentonville, AR 72713 (541) 270-0578 | https://exosadvisors.com Information Technology

FLOORING BY DESIGN

216 N. Bloomington St. | Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 334-6020 | https://www.flooringbydesignlowell.com Flooring

ARTIFACTS SELF STORAGE BUSINESS CENTER HEALTH PARTNERS

1911 S. 1st Street | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 372-6362 | https://www.artifactsselfstorage.com Storage Units/Household & Commercial

BUF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO PLLC

702 S.E. 5th St., Ste. 30 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 321-0478 | https://bufstudio.co Architects and Architectural Illustrators/Planners

CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

114 E. Sunbridge Dr. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-2597 | http://www.healthpartnerspho.com Organizations

HUB OF HOPE

P.O. Box 2290 | Rogers, AR 72757 (479) 640-0022 | https://www.hubofhope.org Organizations

KASITA’S BEAUTY SALON

1315 N. 13th St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (918) 478-3444 | https://www.cdslogistics.com Logistics and Supply Chain

415 N. Dixieland Rd. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 372-8189 | Find Us on Facebook Beauty Salons

DEEP ROOTS HEALTH CENTER

KNOCKOUTS HAIRCUTS & GROOMING FOR MEN - ROGERS

103 SW Winsted Lane Suite #25 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 595-8022 | https://www.deeprootsnwa.com Chiropractors

EVO BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS

4500 W. Walnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 278-7196 | http://www.knockouts.net Barbers

3614 W. Southern Hills Blvd. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 900-9080 | https://www.evoarkansas.com Furniture

Join us for the 2022 Chamber Golf

Lunch | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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contests. Prizes will be awarded for top finishing team and individual contest winners. Each golfer will receive complimentary beverages and

Sponsorships Available Now Not a golfer? Sponsoring the 2022 Chamber Golfer Tournament is an effective, low-cost

reward company employees and say thank you

way to promote your company and raise your

to special clients on the golf course.

company’s profile in the community. Sponsorship

A Fun Day | Contests & Prizes, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food Players can test their skills in the hole-inone, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting

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other players. It’s a great way to treat yourself,

Four (4) People per Team | $500 per Team Hole Sponsor with a Team | $750

PURVIEW LIFE

308 SW 24th St., Ste. 4 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 579-8723 | https://purviewlife.com Healthcare Consultants

golfers. Lunch will be served to every golfer.

Two (2) flight times | 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Hole Sponsor without a Team | $300

POWER SYNC SOLAR

4609 N. Black Cat Rd. | Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 317-4277 | https://www.powersyncsolar.com Energy Savings/Green Energy

shotgun start times of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

together, compete for prizes and network with

Registration for Afternoon Flight | 12:00 p.m.

POPDIPITY GOURMET POPCORN

2203 S. Promenade Blvd., Ste. 3117 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 278-2953 | https://www.popdipity.com Retail Specialty Stores

snacks. Breakfast will be served for the morning

is a fun day for Chamber members to come

QUICK SUMMARY

PEDIATRICS PLUS (OPENING SOON)

2323 West Chestnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 346-5459 | https://www.pediatricsplus.com Physical Therapy

Tournament. This is a four-person scramble with at The Creeks Golf & RV Resort. The tournament

Registration for Morning Flight | 7:00 a.m.

OZARK COMPOST & SWAP

Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 633-1864 | https://ozarkcompost.com Sustainability Partner

P.O. Box 54 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 715-0711 | https://skillslabtraining.com Career Counseling

Treat Yourself, Reward Employees & Say Thank You to Clients

September 16, 2022

MCGRAW REALTORS

1803 Phyllis St., #101 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 269-6808 | https://www.mcgrawrealtors.com/bio/vwatson Real Estate - Commercial and Residential

packages include the opportunity to reach all golf participants and be recognized by the Chamber.

Contact the Chamber’s Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@ RogersLowell.com for sponsorship details.

Register today at www.RogersLowell.com

Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

May 2022

BLACKBIRD BODY ART

FUMC LITTLE FREE PET PANTRY

2800 W. HUDSON ROAD, STE. C, ROGERS

JP&O PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC LABORATORY 4500 S. DIXIELAND ROAD, STE. 102, ROGERS

SPORT CLIPS

307 W. ELM ST., ROGERS

INTO+VIEW ART GALLERY & STUDIOS

RECKITT

SAMARITAN COMMUNITY CENTER

300 N. 2ND ST., STE. A, ROGERS

5111 W. JB HUNT DR., STE. 200, ROGERS

2301 W. PLEASANT GROVE ROAD, STE. 108, ROGERS

2910 S. 8TH ST., ROGERS

THE SHOPS AT BRICKCITY 1404 N. COLLEGE AVE., FAYETTEVILLE

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | May 2022 30+ YEARS Rogers Iron & Metal Corporation - 63 years Bob Maloney Collision - 57 years Parenti-Morris Eyecare - 48 years Benchmark Group - 44 years War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake - 44 years Prairie Creek Veterinarian Hospital - 42 years Professional Business Systems - 34 years New Hope Animal Hospital - 33 years Verser Cabinets of NWA Inc. - 32 years McGriff Insurance Services - 31 years Sweetser Construction - 31 years

21-30 YEARS Anderson Electric & Plumbling Supply Arkansas Mill Supply Co., Inc. Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. Benton County Funeral Home - Buddy Burns Chapel Family Foot Health Center First United Methodist Church Haven Managed Services Horses for Healing Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. Lindsey & Associates - Bill McClard Mathias Properties, Inc. New Image Dental Old Town Dry Cleaners Judge John Scott Stephens Inc. Year Round Lawncare/Lexa’s Pottery

11-20 YEARS Acme Brick Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates Arkansas Self Storage, LLC Brown’s Collision Center Bud Anderson Home Services Catering Unlimited CDI Contractors, LLC Central States Manufacturing, Inc. Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas Cooper Communities/CRI Downstream Casino Resort Fast Lane Entertainment Golden Corral

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Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI HoganTaylor LLP Hook Line & Sinker Jordan Essentials - Lissa Applewhite Keypoint Church KLRC Radio Marmic Fire and Safety Modern Fence & Supply Co., Inc. Museum of Native American History My HR Professionals Northwest Medical Center Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Pinnacle Chiropratice & Family Wellness, PLLC Premier Moving and Storage Providence Classical Christian Academy Rodeo of the Ozarks Samaritan Community Center Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon Shelley Smart CPA Teslar Software TownePlace Suites by Marriott TRG Rogers/Alter Trading Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge West Termite & Pest Management Inc. Zaxby’s

6-10 YEARS Aelous Real Estate & Property Management Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Bank of America Merrill Lynch Buffington Homes of Arkansas City Title & Closing, LLC Family Dental Care of Rogers First National Bank Freedom5:one Ministries Gander RV Lowell Materials Testing of Arkansas, Inc. Moe’s Southwest Grill Premium Brands of NWA Rockin’ Pig Saloon Concert Venue SERVPRO Springwoods Behavioral Health SSI Inc. of NWA Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Village on the Park Rogers Whataburger

Whisinvest Realty, LLC Woodland Research Northwest

2-5 YEARS The 120 Tapas Bar A Superior Inspection LLC Arkansas Golf & Powersports of NWA Arkansas Hospice, Inc. Elevate Empowered Tax Services, PLLC Executive Flooring Solutions, Inc. Fresh Harvest Tasting Room Happy Egg Co. Hounds’ Hideaway House Inc @ Thrive Real Estate Massco Dental The McElroy Group LLC Metroplex Event Center Minuteman Press Morris Crown Creations, LLC Opera in the Ozarks Optimum Health Insurance Ozark Dental Implants and Periodontics Printova Signs & Graphics QuesTec Mechanical RJW Logistics Group Screenmobile of Northwest Arkansas Shiloh Technologies Startup Junkie Foundation Strategic Consulting Services, LLC Taqueria Real Jacona Walker Brothers Young’s Moving Service

1 YEAR Adam’s AutoWerks Blue Ribbon Industries Business Solutions LLC FirstLight Home Care NWA Fox Trail Distillery Pinnacle Groves by Abby Senior Living Republican Party of Benton County Ritter Communications Traverse Group Inc.

Chamber Business Connect & 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.

SPECIAL NOTE** | Participants of Events, Meetings & Gatherings As Northwest Arkansas gets back to business, the safety of our staff

With this in mind, see some of our events below with requirements

and our community is the number one priority. We want to ensure you

for in-person attendance or notes about ways to attend virtually. Be sure

that we take public health very seriously. In compliance with the health

to check RogersLowell.com, review our eNewsletters (Monday Memo and

directives and guidelines issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson and the

Calendar at a Glance), and follow us on social media for updates about our

Arkansas Department of Health, we are taking the necessary steps to slow

events and meetings as well as developments that might affect business in

the spread of COVID-19 and protect those of high risk.

Northwest Arkansas.

Every Wednesday

Presented By | Equity Business Solutions July Host Sponsor |US Bank Location | Golden Corral Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers

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TOPIC: “Empower Your Glow” Presented By | Northwest Health Location | Fox Trail Distillery Address | 2121 S. Bellview Rd., Rogers

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Presented By | Dalby Dental Care & SERVPRO

Hosted By | Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District at Frisco Station Mall

Address | 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

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Location | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Address | 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers About the event | This event’s purpose is to inform

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Location | Downtown Rogers Businesses About the event | Art on the Bricks Art Walk showcases the art of regional artists while enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities in Downtown Rogers.

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Presented By | Matrix Racquet Club Hosted By | Best Title LLC Address | 3201 S. Market St., Ste. 106, Rogers

about the benefits of Chamber membership, explain how to best utilize the Chamber’s programs, and review all of the work the Chamber does behind the scenes.

Taste of Rogers will feature small bites, desserts

October 27, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Founders Plaza Terrace 5001 S. Founders Way Rogers, AR 72758

and beverages prepared by local chefs. Click this ad to learn more and purchase tickets today!

Interested in Sponsorships?

Sponsor this event to reach an eclectic audience of young professionals, Chamber businesses, visitors and food enthusiasts from across NWA.

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