Chamber Voice | June 2017

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Buddy Bass Celebrates 26th Year |

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ith a field of 274 boats and nearly 600 anglers in this year’s Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament, it remains the largest non-circuit bass tournament on Beaver Lake. The 26th annual Buddy Bass was held on Beaver Lake in Rogers on Saturday, May 6. The winning team, with a total weight of 17.03 pounds (five fish limit this year), was Carter & Simon (pictured). The team took home a brand new Tracker Boats ProTeam 175 TXW Bass Boat, Mercury 60 hp motor, and Tracker Trailstar trailer thanks to Bradford Marine & ATV and Tracker Boats. A total of 388 fish totaling 814 pounds were caught during the “catch and release” fishing tournament.

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Rance Carter (pictured left) and Dustin Simon Win 26th Annual Buddy Bass

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Focus on Small Business – Forward Engineers | Helping Small Businesses Reduce Energy Costs

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Focus on the Community – $53 Million Segment of Bella Vista Bypass Completed and More Stories from Around the Community

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Welcome New Members | April 2017; Recognizing 30 Years of Leadership

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Visit Rogers | Welcome to Rogers

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Focus on the Community – $53 Million Segment of Bella Vista Bypass Completed and More Stories from Around the Community Continued

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Ribbon Cuttings | April 2017

Chamber Membership Renewals | April 2017

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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quick reference calendar | JUNE Business Building Events

Upcoming Meetings

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6.01 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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6.02 | Chamber Picnic 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Ward Nail Park in Lowell

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6.07 | Chamber University Sunrise Seminar Series – Topic: Stress Management: Balancing Work & Life 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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6.13 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | INTRUST Bank

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6.13 | Education Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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6.15 | Chamber University – Topic: Effective, Efficient and Enthusiastic Marketing for the NWA Business Professional 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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6.15 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Legacy National Bank

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

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Office Manager/Executive Assistant katie@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Claire Campbell Director of Special Events claire@rogerslowell.com

Erin Jernigan Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers erin@rogerslowell.com

BOA RD O F DI R E C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Chairman-Elect Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Treasurer Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Past Chairman Nick Hobbs, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. President/CEO Raymond Burns

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2017 DIRECTORS

Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

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

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Dr. Marlin Berry - Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael - The Gyde Group Barry Moehring - Benton County Judge Richard D. Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum W. Dan Hendrix - World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Tom Hopper - Crafton, Tull

Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites of NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Mike Power - First Security Bank Dawn Spragg - Central United Methodist Curch Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission

2019 DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health Jill Bright, Citizens Bank Corry Hull, Legacy Capital Group Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Chris Sultemeier Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Frank Bailey & Jon Harrell

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26TH ANNUAL BRADFORD MARINE & ATV BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT TOP 5

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The top five were close finishers in the 26th annual tournament adding an extra degree of excitement this year. All weights listed below are total pounds for five bass. ®

1. Carter & Simon | 17.03 lbs 2. McClelland & Hubbard | 15.75 lbs 3. Wheeler & Rizley | 15.50 lbs 4. Kester & Parsons | 14.88 lbs 5. Berkshire & Berkshire | 13.80 lbs

Division Results & Tourney Big Bass In the team division, Consolidated Improvement Services won the Division III, two boat entry with a total team weight of 20.90 pounds. Hook Line & Sinker took home the Division II, four boat entry trophy with a total team weight 44.16 pounds. The reserve winner was Bella Vista Marine with a total team weight of 25.46 pounds. Hook Line & Sinker Team #3 took home the trophy for the Division I, eight boat entry with a total team weight of 82.38 pounds. The Big Bass of the tournament weighed in at 6.28 pounds and was caught by the team of Wheeler & Rizley. The Big Bass winners took home $500 and a collector’s edition Daisy BB Gun.

Youth Fishing Event The 7th Annual Youth Fishing Event was held in conjunction with the annual Buddy Bass Tournament. A Total of 30 kids ages 4 - 15 and their families took part in the event. Participants took home a free t-shirt, fishing rod and reel, and other assorted prizes thanks to Bass Pro Shops.

Importance of Beaver Lake to Economy The Chamber’s Annual Buddy Bass fishing tournament raises awareness of the importance of Beaver Lake to the Northwest Arkansas economy. Proceeds help fund economic

development efforts of the Chamber. Over the past 26 years, these efforts have resulted in more than 17,000 new jobs and nearly $1.5 billion in capital investments. The tournament alone brings an estimated $120,000 to the Rogers-Lowell Area economy.

For a complete listing of teams and winners for the day, please call the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and request reports (available in pdf format) to be emailed or mailed. You may also call (479) 636-1240, or visit RogersLowell.com Chamber News to download from the website.

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he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders have announced that the 2017 Rogers Cycling Festival will be held on July 28-30. The festival consists of several road cycling and mountain biking events as well as a gravel ride (for the first time). All events will be held in the Downtown Rogers area. The festival will bring cycling enthusiasts from across the central United States and has something for everyone, from high skilled and competitive races to family friendly rides. This year the event will host the 2017 Arkansas State Road Championship.

The schedule of events offers a wide range for participants, and with the amenities of Downtown Rogers and Lake Atalanta, there will be many activities for friends and families of the racers. All proceeds from the festival benefit several nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas.

To register and find out more about the festival visit rogerscyclingfestival.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 28 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Packet Pick-Up at Registration – The Railyard: 299 E Cherry St. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Frisco Poker Ride 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cruiser Sprints 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Prizes Awarded at Registration 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Bike Trials Demonstration at Registration SATURDAY, JULY 29 6:00 a.m. | Registration Area opens at the Railyard 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Race for the Spike 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Rats Kids MTB Race 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hot & Hilly MTB Relay 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Walnut Valley Road Race – Age Based State Championship 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | The Gambler MTB Endurance Race 9:00 p.m. | After Party at GPP Cycling SUNDAY, JULY 30 6:00 a.m. | Registration Area opens at Avoca 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Walnut Valley Road Race – Categorized State Championship 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Gravel Ride

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41st Annual Academic Awards Honors 987 High School Students

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or 41 years, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee has honored outstanding Rogers High School students during their annual Academic Awards Ceremonies. The program is intended to improve the level of preparation for high school graduates entering college or the workforce.

This year, 315 Rogers Heritage High School students, 517, Rogers High School students, and 155 Rogers New Technology High School students were presented with the prestigious Academic Awards for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for one, two, or three years. With an objective of providing excellent preparation for students in the community, the Chamber is working to increase the number of students achieving this recognition every year. This year the Chamber presented 987 students with this Award, the most that have ever been presented.

The Academic Awards were presented by Chick-Fil-A of Rogers; Gold Sponsors were KFSM TV 5/KXNW TV 34, and Lifetouch National School Studios Inc.; Silver Sponsor was iHeart Media; and Bronze Sponsors were the Buck Foundation, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lowell, and The Roark Group.

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Rogers High Schools Rank in Top 10 There are 82 Arkansas schools honored in the 2017 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, including one gold medal school, 25 silver medal schools and 56 bronze medal schools. To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold, silver or bronze medal.

1. Haas Hall Academy | FAYETTEVILLE 2. Arkansas Arts Academy High School | ROGERS 3. Parkview Magnet High School | LITTLE ROCK 4. Rogers High School | ROGERS 5. Bentonville High School | BENTONVILLE 6. Central High School | LITTLE ROCK 7. Prairie Grove High School | PRAIRIE GROVE 8. Fayetteville High School East | FAYETTEVILLE 9. Southside High School | FORT SMITH 10. Rogers Heritage High School | ROGERS Rogers New Technology High School also received a Bronze Award.

A photo from the ceremony at Rogers High School

Education Committee Honors 2016-2017 Educators of the Year The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee has been honoring Rogers Public School Educators for their excellence in education for over 30 years.

Educators are nominated from each school and three standout teachers are selected Educator of the Year.

These are the three teachers selected for 2016-2017 Educator of the Year: Thomas Williams of Heritage High; Tina Wallace of Kirksey Middle School; and Kyle Scholler of Northside Elementary. Along with these three outstanding teachers the Education Committee selected one more teacher to receive a very special award, the Virginia Mocivnik Award.

This award was created in Virginia’s honor to recognize an educator that demonstrates a dedication to the community above and

beyond their work in the classroom. Virginia Mocivnik believed that education is one of the most important vehicles to effect positive societal change. As a business leader, she worked on many projects throughout the school system and community but most namely, she lobbied the school superintendent and parks and recreation director to start a girls’ athletic program. This year our Committee presented Jim Brown of Joe Mathias Elementary with the Virginia Mocivnik Award for his dedication to the classroom and the community.

The 2016-17 Educator of the Year Awards were presented by Arkansas State Teachers Association; Platinum Sponsor Crain Automotive Team; and Bronze Sponsors were First Security Bank, and Raising Cane’s.

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JIM BROWN - Virginia Mocivnik Award Winner Joe Mathias Elementary School THOMAS WILLIAMS Heritage High School

KYLE SCHOLLER Northside Elementary School

TINA WALLACE Kirksey Middle School

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Rogers School District Making Plans after Successful Millage Election

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n May 9, the voters of Rogers approved a millage increase that will enable the district to plan for future needs. The last millage election for the Rogers School District occurred 14 years ago.

The current measure increasing the millage to 41.9 mills was approved by voters receiving 58 percent of the vote.

According to projections for 2018-2019 the Rogers School District is anticipated to grow by 275 – 425 students a year. With 75 percent of the district’s elementary schools at maximum capacity, the projected new student enrollment will challenge the district to have enough classrooms and meet the state-required class size limits. The successful passage of the millage will enable the district to address three main challenges they have identified:

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Continuous Improvement of CTE Programs | Helpful Legislation On May 4, 2017, Legislative Bill, H.R. 2353, also known as the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives.

The Bill was authored by business and industry leaders, K-12 educators, adult education, policymakers, and post-secondary education representatives. The inclusion of business and industry leaders played a key role in establishing the important tenants of CTE programs, which

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2) Classroom Instruction and Infrastructure The obvious staffing requirements that go along with bringing newly constructed schools online will be addressed. Upgrading and maintaining the technological infrastructure demands of the district is a high priority as well.

There are currently 22 schools in the Rogers district

that contain over 16,000 devices that must reliably function for curriculum and assessment.

3) Safety, Security, and Facility Needs The school board will also be reviewing current facilities and assessing any safety and security upgrades that may be required. This may entail surveillance equipment upgrades, or the installation of new fencing at some schools. The repair, maintenance, and upgrading of the older buildings in the school system will also be helped with millage proceeds.

The Rogers School District is one of the best school districts in the state of Arkansas. The coming changes to the district will be exciting to watch. The passage of this millage will ensure that the district will be able to keep up with the demands of such a rapidly growing, dynamic, and diverse world-class school district.

Aligning Career and Technical Education Programs with Workforce Demands and Needs

ow that the 2016-2017 school year has closed, the focus shifts to the upcoming 2017-2018 school year to ensure that Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered within the Rogers School District align with workforce demands as well as projected growth and replenishment of current workforce needs within each industry sector. One area of focus is Federal legislation and reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 currently making its way through channels of the review and legislative process in Washington D.C.

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1) Elementary School Space Construction of two new elementary schools is anticipated for the near future. The school board will soon begin studying options for the construction of the first school, which is currently scheduled to open in 2019. The construction of the second school will be completed in time for it to open in the fall of 2021. Proceeds from the millage will also enable the district to accommodate growth by allowing them to acquire new property for future school locations.

include rigorous curriculum for both academic and technical skills attainment, articulation with post-secondary programs, opportunities to obtain industry certification, and a successful transition to the career field.

The Bill includes provisions that will assist districts in the establishing a process for continuous improvement of CTE programs based on a biennial comprehensive needs assessment that will be completed and reviewed by district career and technical educators and administrators. Business and industry leaders, advisory council members and post-secondary representatives will serve as valuable resources to educators as action plans are developed to address identified areas for improvement within career and technical program areas and to ensure students are prepared for a successful transition to college and/or a career upon graduation from high school.

Increasing Learning Opportunities for Students One of the goals of the upcoming 20172018 school year is to increase the opportunities for students to learn more about career

opportunities and workforce demands within the local community and Northwest Arkansas region. The opportunities will offer several ways for students to learn more about the different types of 21st Century workplace environments.

As both middle and high school students explore various career fields and begin preparing for the transition to the career field or college campus following high school graduation, it is important to introduce students to the jobs that exist today and anticipated jobs of the future workplace.

Research indicates that participating in CTE courses and career and work-related experiences have a significant impact on a student’s career choice. Experiences help students formulate a plan for acquiring the knowledge and skills that are required for them to reach their career goals.

Students may often recognize many of the local companies, however, they may not always have knowledge of what the company produces, the type of jobs that each offers or their contributions to the local, national, and global economies.

Companies interested in partnering with the district to offer career and work-related experiences for students in 6-12th grade may contact Dawn Stewart at (479) 636-3910 to schedule an event.

Guest Columnist | Kevin Jensen, P.E., Founding Partner

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orward Engineers, as well as many other companies, offers comprehensive Energy Audits to building owners and managers.

These energy audits typically follow guidelines set out by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). While these reports are very valuable and informative, for many small business clients the cost for a full audit is outside of their budget.

Additionally, they simply may not need the same level of detail that an ASHRAE audit includes.

Forward Engineers offers a customizable small business audit that can be adapted to a client’s needs and budget.

What is an Energy Audit?

An energy audit is a survey of a building that looks at the envelope (walls, roof, windows), the mechanical systems (heating, airconditioning, ventilation), lighting and building controls (thermostats, lighting controls) to find areas in which the building owner can reduce expenses by using less energy.

An audit starts with a walkthrough of the facility by a licensed engineer to identify cost savings opportunities. The engineer takes the time to look at each building system with the

Forward ENGINEERS | Helping Small Businesses Reduce Energy Costs client and discusses options that can save money. When the audit is complete, a report is sent to the client listing changes that can be made along with further analysis, cost calculations, case studies or potential utility and government incentive programs.

Common Findings Some common findings that don’t require major costs include simple changes like turning off lights when a room is not in use, turning off computers and appliances or programming a thermostat to adjust the temperature when the building is not occupied. Maintenance issues like changing filters in air-conditioning units or air vents stuck open are also sometimes found. Projects like replacing lighting with LED fixtures, installing higher efficiency air conditioners and adding or replacing insulation would require up front expenses but can pay for themselves over time.

The cost for some recommendations can be offset or eliminated by taking advantage of utility incentive programs.

An audit can also assist the building owner in solving problems that they already know about. Building issues like cold or hot areas, drafts, humidity, loud equipment or ductwork

and not enough or too much light can all be investigated and solutions recommended.

Special Member-to-Member Offer in June | Save $100 For Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce members, I would like to extend a special member-to member offer to receive a FREE add-on review of past energy bills including comparing your expenses to similar commercial buildings if you call to schedule an audit during June. This is a value of $100. Contact me at (479) 586-0292 (mobile) to set an appointment.

About Kevin Jensen, P.E. Kevin Jensen is a Rogers native, a graduate of Harding University and a licensed Professional Engineer. He co-owns Forward Engineers with Bill Reynolds. They provide commercial building mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design services and energy efficiency consulting to local and national clients. Their energy services include energy audits, utility rebate applications, certification for the 179d tax deduction and more. Energysaving tips and fun facts about engineering can be found on their website: www.fwdengineers.com/category/news

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Welcome to Rogers registration is $20, and includes participant race t-shirt, performance hat, water bottle, finisher’s medal and a complimentary race day breakfast.

Tickets and information for the 5K are available at nwachampionship.com.

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | June 19-25 The #NWACHAMPIONSHIP Week returns to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers with three rounds of tournament competition taking place Friday through Sunday and an exciting line-up of LPGA week events. Tickets and information for the golf tournament and week’s events are available at nwachampionship.com.

The Walmart Community Concert | June 24 The Walmart Community Concert joins a line-up of other tournament week events including BITE NW Arkansas food festival, the 5k @ the LPGA benefiting Mercy (see below), and the full-field LPGA golf tournament. Elle King will headline the tournament’s Walmart Community Concert, held on Saturday, June 24 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers.

Concert tickets can be found on the Walmart AMP’s website at arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

5K @ the LPGA Benefiting Mercy | June 24 The third annual 5k @ the LPGA Benefiting Mercy will be held Saturday, June 24, starting and finishing at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. Early

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Walmart Annual Shareholders Meeting | June 2 People from all over the world will visit Rogers and Northwest Arkansas during Walmart’s Annual Shareholders Meeting June 2 at 8:00 a.m. in Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Walmart now operates 11,695 stores under 59 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2017 revenue of $485.9 billion, Walmart employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. The event is star-studded and festive, and a boom each year to the Northwest Arkansas economy attracting a large international crowd to the area’s restaurants, hotels and attractions.

58th Annual Poultry Festival | June 16-17 The Poultry Federation (TPF), of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, will host its 58th Annual Poultry Festival June 16-17, 2017 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. The weekend event is a celebration of the tri-states’ poultry and egg industry. The festival draws members and friends of the industry from across the country. In 2016, approximately 5,200 tickets were sold to the festival, impacting the Rogers economy by $1.2 million. Visit ThePoultryFederation.com for more information.

Walmart AMP | June Concert Series The Walmart AMP is Northwest Arkansas’ premiere outdoor concert venue located in Rogers. Upcoming shows in June will attract visitors from all over the nation. Concert tickets can be found on the Walmart AMP’s website at arkansasmusicpavilion.com.

• MARY J. BLIGE | June 3 • ZZ TOP THE TONNAGE TOUR | June 9 • ELLE KING – Walmart Community Concert | June 24 Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone | June 16-18, 22-25 Located in Downtown Rogers, the APT AT THE VICTORY SEASON 31 presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone.

This non-musical by Sarah Ruhl, details the odyssey of a woman forced to confront her own assumptions about morality, redemption, and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Visit arkansaspublictheatre. org for more information and to order tickets.

Use either the APT SEASON 31 logo or crop out the dead man’s cell phone image.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Chihuly: In the Gallery and In the Forest | June 3 – August 14 For Tickets, Visit CrystalBridges.org

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orthwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) exists to connect and engage Northwest Arkansas young professionals through personal and professional development experiences. Membership is open to anyone in Northwest Arkansas that has a desire to get involved in the community, expand leadership skills and engage in the program of work.

NWAEL offers five work teams that provide members opportunities to get involved in projects improving the community and making the region a better place to live, work, and raise a family. These are the teams: Community Enrichment: This team provides avenues for dialogue and education about community issues as well as opportunities to become engaged in projects that will enrich the region. They also host

monthly networking events.

Legacy: This team’s mission aligns closely with one of the top overall priorities of the organization: to infuse new talent with existing leadership. The premise of the team is to actively seek ways and means to give “ready, willing and able� future leaders the training and platforms required to transition them into long-term, impactful positions for our community.

Greenway and Trails: This team links parks, trails and people; to provide, protect, develop and maintain parks, greenways and trails throughout the community; and to promote public awareness of the benefits of green space.

Political and Government Affairs: This team offers non-partisan programs to assess current political issues and

opportunities; educate on political and government processes; and engage and encourage participation in local, state and federal government.

Sustainability: This team is focused on increasing sustainability in Northwest Arkansas and diverting recyclable material out of the landfill.

For more information about these teams and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders program contact Ross Phillips at ross@rogerslowell.com.

NWA Emerging Leaders Presented by

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$53 Million Segment of Bella Vista Bypass

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A rendering of the XNA Parking Deck

XNA Announces Plans for $35 Million Parking Deck May | 2017 - Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) is building a new parking deck to keep parking near the terminal, improve operations for rental car companies and allow for covered parking. Officials signed off on a $35 million, fourstory parking deck to increase the total number of spaces 34 percent to 4,631. It is expected to be completed in August 2018.

World Trade Center Arkansas Welcomed Belarus Trade Delegation May | 2017 - The leader of the Belarus trade delegation Aliaksandr Zabella, Chairman of the Belarusian State Food Industry Concern, and Tatiana Sitnikava, Chief of the Foreign Affairs Sector for the Mogilev Region of the Belarus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (pictured at right), addressed Arkansas government and

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Aliaksandr Zabella, Chairman of the Belarusian State Food Industry Concern, and Tatiana Sitnikava, Chief of the Foreign Affairs Sector for the Mogilev Region of the Belarus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, addressed Arkansas government and commercial leaders at the World Trade Center Arkansas

commercial leaders at the World Trade Center Arkansas in Rogers on May 2. The purpose of the inbound Belarus trade mission was to explore Arkansas as a bilateral trade partner and to expand trade and educational exchange between the two regions. The delegation made presentations and discussed the possibilities of doing business with Arkansas business leaders, professors, representatives of Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton as well as Congressmen Womack.

Alabama’s McCombs Wins FLW Tour at Beaver Lake Presented by General Tire April | 2017 - Pro Johnny McCombs of Morris, Alabama, weighed in just two bass totaling 5 pounds, 4 ounces, but it was enough to win the $100,000 prize at the FLW Tour event at Beaver Lake presented by General Tire. McCombs earned the win by 2-pound, 6-ounce margin over second place pro Jason Reyes of Huffman, Texas, in the four-day event hosted by Visit Rogers, that

May | 2017 – On May 10, officials gathered to celebrate the completion of a $52.7 million segment of the bypass, between Hwy. 71B and Hwy. 72 South in Benton County. The bypass, designated as state Hwy. 549, will eventually become a part of Interstate 49. “This is the highway of the future,” said Dick Trammel (pictured center) Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission.

featured a field of 161 of the world’s best bassfishing professionals competing in one of the most challenging tournaments in recent FLW history.

Another round of severe thunderstorms swept through Northwest Arkansas prior to the tour, bringing water levels up an estimated 4-5 feet overnight. The muddy water that greeted the final 10 anglers proved to be an extreme challenge, as only two anglers brought a fivebass limit to the scale. McCombs only managed two keepers, but they were enough to earn the

Alabama angler the victory in his first season back on the tour after a 14-year hiatus.

Summer Youth Photography Camp Scheduled for June 27-29 at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area June | 2017 - Day camps held all over Northwest Arkansas offer a variety of outdoor escapes and unique learning opportunities for area youth.

For many years, Hobbs State Park has been a leader in offering enlightening and educational

Johnny McCombs of Morris Alabama, Winner of the FLW Tour at Beaver Lake presented by General Tire

Day Camps. This June, Hobbs is going one step further in offering something special. The Park is partnering with the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas (PSNWA) to offer its first Summer Youth Photography Camp. The Camp will consist of morning sessions over a three-day period. These sessions will include lectures, hands-on techniques, and outdoor photography walks. Class Instruction will be given by Bob Coleman, Master Photographer.

Equipment required: Compact point-andshoot camera, memory card, photo journal book.

Optional equipment: DSLR camera and case, camera manual, laptop with picture editing program.

The 3-day photography camp dates are June 27-29 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and is for ages 14-17. The cost is $100 per child for all three days. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. If you are a PSNWA member, register at the PSNWA web site at psnwa.org. If you are not a PSNWA member, call Hobbs State Park at (479) 789-5000 to register. Note that space is limited for this event.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | April 2017 CABANAS RESTAURANT Teodoro Martinez 609 S. 8TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 340-1140 | FACEBOOK.COM/PAGES/CABANAS-RESTAURANT/108794179199074 RESTAURANTS - SALVADORIAN & MEXICAN

ONIN STAFFING Chris Rothwell 1108 OLD MISSOURI RD., STE. D | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 751-0101 | ONINSTAFFING.COM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/SERVICES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Benjamin Walker SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 777-7818 | ROADSERVICENWA.COM/ AUTOMOBILE TOWING

CALIBER HOME LOANS Charity Cummings 5414 PINNACLE POINT DR., STE. 100 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 319-3206 | CALIBERHOMELOANS.COM/CCUMMINGS MORTGAGE LOANS & BANKERS

PAFFORD EMS Clay Hobbs 520 S. LINCOLN ST. | LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 202-9926 | PAFFORDEMS.COM AIR AMBULANCE

ROCKHOUSE INDUSTRIES, INC. (PIGGY PAINT) Aaron Treptow LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 361-8161 | PIGGYPAINT.COM WHOLESALE TRADE

EXCLUSIVE EYE, LLC Dr. Jessica Dinwiddie 5100 W. PAULINE WHITAKER PKWY., STE. 107 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 903-7393 | THEEXCLUSIVEEYE.COM OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS

PARTY POP EVENTS, LLC Aubrey Slyter BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 306-2799 | PARTYPOPNWA.COM EVENT/PARTY PLANNERS

SHINE-TEK AUTO SPA Jonathon Bishop 2503 N. 24TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 202-1744 | SHINE-TEKNWA.COM AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMIZING/DETAILING

KOM HOT YOGA Christie Schafer 4204 S. JB HUNT DR. STE. 30 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (844) 877-YOGA (9642) | KOMHOTYOGA.COM/ROGERS.HTML YOGA

PREMIER DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN RENEWAL CENTER Shelley Fryer #14 RIORDAN RD. | BELLA VISTA, AR 72712 (866) 973-3376 | PREMIERDERM.NET 1438 E. AUGUSTINE LN., STE. 2 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (866) 973-3376 | PREMIERDERM.NET DERMATOLOGY

SNAPBOX SELF STORAGE - 24TH ST. Lorri Smith 104 N. 24TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-7775 | SNAPBOXSELFSTORAGE.COM/SELF-STORAGE/ROGERS-SELF-STORAGE STORAGE UNITS/HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL

LEGACY TRANSIT LINES, LLC Tammy Alexander 2627 N. MIRANDA AVE. #3 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 871-1868 | LEGACYTRANSITLINES.COM MOVING & STORAGE

SOLIDARITY TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES Roger McCloud 201 S. 19TH ST., STE. G | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 282-1274 | FACEBOOK.COM/SOLIDARITYTAX ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE

Recognizing 30 Years of Leadership | Congratulations Raymond Burns!

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ick Hobbs, 2016 Chairman of the Board, presented Raymond Burns, President/CEO, a plaque commemorating 30 years of service to the Chamber at the Annual Banquet in March.

“This Chamber is fantastic, and the reason for that is the leadership of Raymond,” said Hobbs. He added, “Raymond has been the CEO leading the Chamber for 30 years this year (on April 20, 2017), and we wanted to recognize him for his vision, integrity, hard work and passion for the RogersLowell Area. Thank you Raymond, we appreciate all you have done.”

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April 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

The Exclusive Eye, PLLC 5100 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Ste. 107, Rogers

Loving Choices Pregnancy Center 3610 W. Southern Hills Blvd., Rogers

Ozark Beer Company 109 N. Arkansas St., Rogers

Red Barn Donuts 447 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers

Samaritan Shop 2115 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Susan G. Komen Race Office

Thrift Harbor 2511 N. 2nd St., Rogers

Walmart Neighborhood Market #3479 1819 S. 8th St., Rogers

Welcome Wagon

Wednesday, July 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers Free and Open to Members | Registration Required Presenting Sponsor |

Gold Sponsor |

Platinum Sponsor |

Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member Orientation.

Here’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself and your employees with all of the benefits available through your Chamber membership. You’ll learn more about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to promote your business, and more about Chamber advertising media to incorporate into your marketing plan.

It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership. Please register as space is limited to the first 30 respondents.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | April 2017 30+ years

Crafton Tull - 54 years McGoodwin, Williams & Yates - 49 years Preformed Line Products Company 48 years Boozman Hof Regional Eye Clinic, P.A. 40 years Best Sports - 38 years Matthews, Campbell, Rhoad, McClure & Thompson - 37 years Prairie Creak Marina - 37 years Aero Med Express, Inc. - 36 years Dolle Electric - 35 years Sonic Drive-In #1247 - 33 years Assembled Products Corporation - 31 years Bedford Camera & Video - 31 years

21-30 years

Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) Immanuel Baptist Church Kinco Constructors, LLC Lifetouch National School Studioes, Inc. PCI Advance Title - 26 years Southern Sales Company Upchurch Electrical Supply Company Wellington Place Apartments Office Zero Mountain

11-20 years

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Arkansas Support Network Arrowhead Boat Sales Birdeye Printing Boys & Girls Club of Benton County - Rogers Crye-Leike Realtors/Main Office Don’s Cold Storage & Transportation Edwards Optical, P.A. The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas The Friendly Bookstore Great Southern Bank Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center Hook Line & Sinker Jeff Wisener & Darron Cooper & Chris Fergus, D.D.S., P.A. Jones Center for Families The KAR Shop Randolph L. Lais, DDS, PA Rainbow Cycle and Marine, Inc. Scott Family Amazeum Star Shopper/Blue Star Business Services Walmat Neighborhood Market Store #3479

6-10 years

Acme Brick Aldi, Inc. Aloft Rogers Bentonville Bott Radio Network Community Clinic - Rogers Dental Hank’s Fine Furniture Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI Rockfish Ruth’s Chris Steak House Simplify Professional Services Straight’s Lawn & Garden TreeHouse Sales & Solutions, Inc. Wachter Inc.

2-5 years

The CALL in NWA Chambers Bank Cornerstone Pharmacy at Rogers Deaf United Organization Eagle Vision Investments FFO Home Grand Savings Bank

High Rise Extreme Air Sports Houlihan’s Jerry Hudlow Longhorn Steakhouses Lori Rogers Agency Farmers Insurance Moe’s Southwest Grill Ozark Mountain Trading Co. & Outfitters Rapha Center for Women’s Ministries, Inc. Rausch Coleman Homes RE/MAX Real Estate Results Sonic Drive In Southern Reprographics, Inc. Whataburger

1 year

Aelous Real Estate & Property Management Beef Jerky Outlet House of Three J. Hillburn Custom Menswear - Nancy Paul NWAVacationRentals.com Raising Cane’s EcoVet Furniture

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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.

JUNE 7, 2017

JUNE 13, 2017

JUNE 15, 2017

Chamber University Presenting Sponsor:

Chamber University Presenting Sponsor:

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor:

Series Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

Newton, Owen, Boyd & Smoke, LTD

Golden Corral First Western

First Western

Host Sponsor: INTRUST Bank

Topic:

Speaker: Dr. John Unruh with Unruh Chiropractic and Wellness Center

Stress Management: Balancing Work & Life

Speakers:

Location:

Address:

INTRUST Bank

3300 Market St., Ste. 130, Rogers

Topic:

Martha Londagin

with with Legacy National Bank

Don Ogden

with Edward Jones

Effective, Efficient and Enthusiastic Marketing for the NWA Business Professional

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

JUNE 15, 2017

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

Presenting Sponsor:

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Presenting Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Host Sponsor:

Legacy National Bank

Platinum Sponsor:

Lewis Automotive Group

Gold Sponsors: KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34

Location:

Address:

Legacy National Bank

4901 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Rogers

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC

Location:

NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

Cox Business

Address: 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 Claire Campbell at Claire@RogersLowell.com.

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Your Banner Ad Here The Good Life

Advertise in the annual tourism and relocation print guide (also published online) featuring maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and convention attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2017-2018 issue now.

RogersLowell.com

Advertise online in the Chamber’s website and reach thousands of unique visitors each month. Paid advertising options include leaderboard ads (at the top of highly visited web pages), featured banners on select web pages and enhanced listings. Free online options include listing your business in the website’s Business Directory, offering eCoupons, sharing events in the Community Calendar and posting news in the Members News section with links to your website.

Chamber Voice

Advertise and place promotional inserts in the monthly printed newsletter (also published online) that’s mailed to nearly 4,000 members at the first of each month. It’s an affordable and cost effective way to promote your business brand, products and services to decision-makers.

Ads are due on the 10th and inserts due on the 15th of the month prior to each issue. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

eNewsletters

On Mondays (Monday Memo) and Thursdays (Calendar at a Glance) the Chamber communicates weekly to nearly 4,000 members, business leaders and qualified buyers via professionally produced emails. Provide us your banner ad (design not included) by the last Friday of the month to advertise in the upcoming month’s issues. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

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Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of 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.