Chamber Voice | June 2015

JUNE2015 | Vol 10 Issue 6

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Steven Meador (left) and Aaron Stanphill, both of Bella Vista, won the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Buddy Bass tournament on Beaver Lake

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ith a field of 282 boats and just under 600 anglers the annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament has become the largest noncircuit bass tournament on Beaver Lake in terms of the number of anglers. Buddy Bass was held on Beaver Lake in Rogers Saturday, May 2. The winning team, with a total weight of 17.93 pounds, was Meador & Stanphill (pictured). The team took home a brand

new Tracker Boats ProTeam 175, Mercury 60 hp motor and Tracker Trailstar trailer thanks to Bradford Marine & ATV and Tracker Boats. A total of 611 fish totaling 1,093.34 pounds were caught during the “catch and release” fishing tournament.

total team weight of 31.17 pounds. Hook Line & Sinker took home the Division II, four boat entry trophy with a total team weight 31.00 pounds. For the fourth year in a row, Hook Line & Sinker took home the trophy for the Division I, eight boat entry with a total team weight of 80.83 pounds. The Big Bass of the tournaDivision Results & Tourney Big Bass ment weighed in at 5.29 pounds and was caught by In the team division, Consolidated Improvement the team of Combs & Combs. The Big Bass winners Services won the Division III, two boat entry with a took home $500 and a commemorative Daisy BB Gun. Continued on Page 3...

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39th Annual Academic Awards Honors 840 High School Students; Education Committee Honors 2014-15 Educators of the Year

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K2J Connect Event Brings Together Educators and Industry; RogersLowell.com Online Job Bank

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Small Business Corner | “Conéctate, Get Connected 2015 Business Expo” Celebrates Diversity; Small Business of the Month

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Welcome to Rogers

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Sustainability Team MAKES AN IMPACT!

BNSF | Globally Recognized Top 10 Third Party Logisitics Leadership Benton County Class 14 Starts in August; Spring Golf Recap

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Ribbon Cuttings | April 2015; Member Orientation | July 15 Chamber Membership Renewals | April 2015

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board – Mike Watts, FM Corporation Chairman-Elect – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Treasurer – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Past Chairman – Ric Clifford, Clifford Consulting Group President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

2015 DIRECTORS

Lori Brown, Kimberly Clark Dewayne Burns, eSCO Processing & Recycling Guy Cable, Grand Savings Bank Clay Conly, First Western Jeff Geurian, CEI Engineering Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products

2016 DIRECTORS

Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation Jeff Ratcliff, Big Heart Pet Brands Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance

business-building events designed for you

upcoming meetings

6.3 Sunrise Seminar Series | Topic TBD 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

6.4 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

6.9 Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

6.10 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

6.18 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Steve Fineberg & Associates

6.11 Ambassadors Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

For information on other upcoming events visit the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

2017 DIRECTORS

For information on other meetings including the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael, TY International Inc. Mike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc. Bob Clinard, Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc. Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Spencer Fox, NWA Emerging Leaders; Simmons Bank Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Chris Johnson, Cabela’s Brad Jones, New Creature Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Charles Nevin, Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg, Central United Methodist Church Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier, Walmart Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Vicki Vasser, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson, & Fryauf, P.A.

DIVISION CHAIRS

AUDIT COMMITTEE Guy Cable Frank Bailey David Hale

6.22 Ambassadors About Town 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location TBD

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Community Development – Erin Kiefer Membership Services – Vicki Vasser Economic Development – Jeff Milford Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang

6.20 Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location TBD

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

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.

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

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Geovanny Sarmiento Vice President of Minority Business Development geovanny@rogerslowell.com

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

Whitney Yoder, IOM Vice President of Community Development whitney@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers Member Services Representative marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

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

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Youth Fishing Event

Proceeds help fund the economic development efforts of the Chamber. Over the past 24 years, those efforts have resulted in more than 12,000 new jobs and nearly $1 billion in capital investments. The tournament alone brings an estimated $130,000 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 (availImportance of Beaver Lake The Chamber’s Annual Buddy Bass fishing able in pdf format) to be emailed or mailed. Call tournament raises awareness of the importance of (479) 636-1240. Or visit RogersLowell.com ChamBeaver Lake to the Northwest Arkansas economy. ber News to download from the website.

The 5th Annual Youth Fishing Event was held in conjunction with the annual Buddy Bass Tournament. Over 50 kids ages 4 - 15 and their families took part in the event. Participants took home a free t-shirt and fishing rod and reel thanks to Bass Pro Shops.

At A Glance |

24TH ANNUAL BRADFORD MARINE & ATV BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT TOP 5 The top five finishers in the 24th annual tournament – All weights are total pounds for six bass.

1. Meador & Stanphill | 17.93 lbs 2. Mounce & Mounce | 17.35 lbs 3. Graham & Graham | 16.93 lbs 4. McLean & Kincaid | 15.53 lbs 5. Shannon & Edwards | 15.51 lbs

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Presenting Sponsor |

Platinum Sponsors |

Silver Sponsors |

Bronze Sponsors |

Media Sponsors |

Gold Sponsors |

Big Bass Sponsors |

Life Changing Chicken

50th Place Prize Sponsors |

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39th Annual Academic Awards Honors

840 High School Students

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or 39 years, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee has honored outstanding Rogers High School students during its annual Academic Awards Ceremonies. The Academic Awards program is intended to improve the level of preparation for High School graduates entering the workforce or higher education.

This year, 319 Heritage High School students, 477 Rogers High School students and 44 Rogers New Technology High School students were presented with the prestigious Academic Award for maintaining a 3.5 GPA 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.

The number of students receiving Academic Awards has increased by 6 percent from 2014 to 2015. The 39th Annual Academic Awards ceremonies were sponsored by: Presenting Sponsor, Chick-fil-A; Platinum Sponsor, Tyson Foods, Inc.; Gold Sponsors, Crain Automotive Team, KFSM, Life Touch National School Studios, Inc., and Sam’s Furniture; Silver Sponsors, iHeart Media and Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette; and Bronze Sponsors, Buck Foundation and Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell.

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Education Committee Honors 2014-15 Educators of the Year

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he 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. The 2014-15 Presenting Sponsor was Sam’s Furniture; Gold Sponsor, Crain Automotive Team; and Bronze Sponsor, First Security Bank.

Ms. Natalie Olivieri Rogers High School

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The 2014-15 Educators of the Year were presented an engraved clock at a surprise ceremony attended by family, friends, co-workers and students to congratulate them for a job well done. Congratulations to the 2014-15 Educators of the Year (pictured below)!

Presenting Sponsor |

Ms. Cheri Gideon Elmwood Middle School

Ms. Mandi King Bonnie Grimes Elementary School

Rogers High Schools Rank in Top 5 There are 102 Arkansas schools ranked in the 2015 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, including one gold medal school, 23 silver medal schools and 78 bronze medal schools. To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.

1. Haas Hall Academy | FAYETTEVILLE 2. Bentonville High School | BENTONVILLE 3. Rogers High School | ROGERS 4. Lakeside High School | HOT SPRINGS 5. Rogers Heritage High School | ROGERS 6. Benton County School of Arts High | ROGERS 7. Parkers Chapel High School | EL DORADO 8. Centerpoint High School | AMITY 9. Prairie Grove High School | PRAIRIE GROVE 10. Kipp: Delta Collegiate High School | HELENA

K2J Connect Event Brings Together Educators and Industry

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a K2J Connect event on April 23, with the purpose of bringing together area educators and industries to talk about workforce needs and development.

K2J (Kindergarten-to-Job) Connect, presented by Walmart, took place at Preformed Line Products in Rogers and featured 18 educators from 10 different school districts across Northwest Arkansas.

Attendees of the event included school district superintendents, guidance counselors, principals, and middle and high school teachers. The educators were given an overview of Preformed Line Products (PLP) operations in Rogers and asked questions about the types of career opportunities at PLP. An overview of the job market and skills assessment in Northwest Arkansas was then

presented which featured information on types of careers being offered, biggest skill gaps, and demographics of the current workforce in our area.

The educators were then given a tour of the PLP plant and got the opportunity to see the firsthand how modern manufacturing works. Those on the tour were very impressed with what they saw and many came back noting that the reality of a modern factory was much better than what they thought it would be like.

After the tour, other industries from across Rogers including FM Corp, Delta Systems and Automation, and Nabholz Construction Services, joined the group for a facilitated discussion about how to address the workforce issues facing our area. Many great ideas were brought forth, including getting industries more involved in the schools, allowing

tours or virtual tours of plants, and getting in front of parents to talk to them about career opportunities for their children.

K2J Connect is a program of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. For questions about these events or anything related to economic development, please contact Steve Cox at steve@ rogerslowell.com.

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RogersLowell.com Online Job Bank | Free Service Available to Members

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o you have a position open at your business and need a way to get the word out? The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce website includes an online job bank available at no cost to our members. The job bank enables members

to post open positions at their businesses along with job descriptions and requirements. To utilize this service please go to www.rogerslowell.com/ live_and_work/finding_a_job.aspx and click the “Post a Job� button.

This free service is only available to members,

but available jobs may be viewed by anyone visiting the website. If you have any questions about utilizing this free service or need assistance, please contact Steve Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

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“Conéctate, Get Connected 2015 Business Expo” Celebrates Diversity

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ational Small Business Week was observed May 4-8 this year, a week of national recognition for small businesses and their importance to the economy. In Northwest Arkansas, Startup Junkie Consulting capitalized on the momentum from National Small Business Week by launching its 1st Annual “Conéctate, Get Connected 2015 Business Expo” in partnership with La Zeta 95.7 FM Radio and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The event, held May 5 at the Springdale Civic Center, was a celebration of not only National Small Business Week and entrepreneurs in Arkansas but also the diversity of the local business community.

The inaugural expo featured keynote speaker Alma Lopez, Director of Supplier Diversity Food and Consumables for Walmart Stores, Inc., and numerous morning and afternoon workshops.

Topics included Arkansas Minority Business Certification, The Power of Your Network (In English and Spanish), Simple Steps for Your Small Busi-

ness, and Access to Capital. In addition to these educational workshops, the Expo included exhibitors and access to subject matter experts in the areas of supplier diversity, finance, business planning, relationship management and more.

The Expo positions itself as an opportunity to showcase business resources and connect regional opportunities for both large and small businesses while promoting supplier diversity and creating regional value through increased business transactions and job growth. The Expo was attended by local entrepreneurs wanting to start a business or expand a current venture.

Sponsors and partners included the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, EngageNWA, NWA Business Journal, Univision Arkansas, Simple X Payroll, Mojitos in Fayetteville, The ROARK Group, Cisneros Center For New Americans, Walmart, LiftFund, La Prensa Libre, Amazing Impressions Photography, Springdale School District TV and Sam’s Club.

View the Expo’s video at

http://youtu.be/srnHlFk9y1E

Congratulations to Tortilleria La Popular LLC This month’s winner is Tortilleria La Popular LLC |

La Popular’s owner, Estela Sanchez volunteers her time in her church’s group to visit women in jail to help encourage and guide them for when they re-enter society. They are active members of the Chamber and often cater events. The couple, Jaime and Estela Sanchez, also help cater and raise money for their church.

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Engravable Gifts Awards Trophies

Rogers Historic District

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Welcome to Rogers

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he Rogers-Lowell Area of Northwest Arkansas offers a unique opportunity to experience the cutting-edge along with the nostalgic as well as bustling shopping adjacent to gorgeous scenery and historic sites. Rogers may be one of the fastest growing places in the nation, but the heart and soul of small town America is alive and well here. “Traditionally one of the busiest months here in Rogers, June really has it all for locals and visitors alike,” J.R. Shaw, Executive Director of Visit Rogers, told the Chamber Voice. “Vacations, special events, meetings and conventions bring visitors from near and far to our attractions, restaurants and hotels in June, and Visit Rogers welcomes them all!”

private concert for Festival ticket holders on Saturday night, June 20, at 9:00 p.m. in Rogers. “We’re excited to bring in such a big name for this year’s Poultry Festival,” stated David Elam complex manager at Wayne Farms in Danville and this year’s Festival Chairman. Visit ThePoultryFederation.com for more information.

at the Walmart AMP, wind their way through the Pinnacle Country Club community, onto the golf course and run along the tournament’s signature 17th hole - the Gatorade Loudest Hole on Tour and finish back at the Walmart AMP. Runners will also have the chance to show their office pride by competing in the Corporate Challenge. Any company or department with at least five or more participants is eligible to participate in the Corporate Challenge. There will be two categories: Participation & Performance. Registration for the 5K @ the LPGA Benefiting Mercy is $20 prior to June 22, and $25 per runner the week of the race. Each Walmart NW Arkansas Championship runner will receive a performance shirt, gift bag, presented by P&G | June 22-28, 2015 and post-race breakfast. With questions about The #NWACHAMPIONSHIP returns to Pin- the race and volunteering contact David Stewart nacle Country Club in Rogers with three rounds david.stewart@octagon.com. of tournament competition taking place Friday through Sunday and an exciting line-up of LPGA Get Your Tickets | Special Discount week events: For Chamber Members Tickets and information for the golf tournaWalmart Annual Shareholders ment, food festival and 5K are available at www.

Meeting | June 5, 2015 nwachampionship.com. Use the code CHAMPeople from all over the world will visit BER2015 to get 10 percent off ticket prices!

Northwest Arkansas during Walmart’s Annual Shareholders Meeting June 5 at 7:00 a.m. in Walmart AMP | Bud Walton Arena on the University of ArkanJune Concert Series sas campus in Fayetteville. Walmar t now NW ARKANSAS FOOD FESTIVAL | The Walmart AMP (foroperates 11,000 stores under 71 banners in JUNE 25-26 merly Arkansas Music Pavil27 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 In its inaugural year, the NW Arkansas Food ion) is Northwest Arkansas’ countries. With fiscal year 2015 net sales of Festival will be held at The Walmart AMP with premiere outdoor concert $482.2 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million foodies, craft beer lovers and everyone in between venue located in Rogers. associates worldwide. The event is star-stud- gathering together for this first of its kind event Upcoming shows in June will ded and festive, and a boom to the Northwest in Northwest Arkansas, featuring two days of attract visitors from all over Arkansas economy attracting a large interna- extraordinary food and drink events on June 25 the nation: tional crowd to the area’s restaurants, hotels (Taste of NW Arkansas hosted by Carla Hall) & June • Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional and attractions each year.

26 (NW Arkansas Beer & Burger Fest). with Augustana | June 2 • Lady Antebellum’s 2015 Wheels Up Tour with 56th Annual Poultry Festival | Hunter Hayes and Kelsea Ballerini – Presented June 19-20, 2015

by Quicken Loans® | June 14 The Poultry Fed• NW Arkansas Food Festival | June 25-26 eration (TPF), of Arkansas, • Colbie Caillat | June 27 – This Walmart ComMissouri, and Oklahoma, munity Concert is part of the Walmart NW will host its 56th Annual Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. Poultry Festival June 19-20, 5K @ THE LPGA BENEFITING THE 2015 at the John Q. Ham- MERCY FOUNDATION | JUNE 27 The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship premons Convention Center The inaugural 5K @ the LPGA Benefiting sented by P&G in partnership with the Walton Arts in Rogers. The weekend the Mercy Foundation is the newest addition to Center added these events as part of the ninth event is a celebration of the tri-states’ poultry LPGA week on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 a.m. The annual LPGA week, which takes place June 22-28 and egg industry. Trace Adkins will perform in a unique running course will see participants start in Rogers.

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The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders’ Political and Government Affairs Team is hosting a free monthly breakfast series, presented by Mitchell Williams, designed to answer all of your questions about running for political office. Whether you want to serve on a school board or the state legislature, these casual monthly breakfasts will bring experts and veteran politicians together to discuss the finer points of running for office and provide advice and guidance on how to run a successful campaign.

Register Today Online at NWAEmergingLeaders.com Lowell Chamber Office | 506 Enterprise Drive, Ste. 102, Lowell 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Light Breakfast Provided FREE to attend; Registration Requested

JULY 22

Finance and Ethics

In the Finance and Ethics session we will discuss fundraising and demystify the regulations and reporting requirements for candidates and elected officials.

SEPT. 23

Ready to Run

AUG. 26 Media and Marketing

The Media and Marketing session will help you learn to manage the media and control your campaign’s message.

Ready to Run takes all the knowledge we’ve gained over the series and puts it together with a Charge to Serve! Let our speaker inspire you and answer any lingering questions you may have about running for public office. After this session, you’ll be prepared to get out and ask for the vote!

*Attendance at all sessions is not required but encouraged.

Presented by Mitchell Williams

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Brought to you by Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders

Sustainability Team MAKES AN IMPACT!

Over 25 volunteers from the NWA Emerging Leaders Sustainability Team assisted with recycling at the May First Friday event on the Bentonville square. Volunteers sorted event garbage on the spot and talked about the importance of recycling with festival goers. Four large bags of compost and a trailer full of recyclables were collected and diverted from the landfill. Way to MAKE AN IMPACT!

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BNSF Logistics, LLC | Globally Recognized Top 10 Third Party Logistics

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n 2002, BNSF Logistics, LLC launched its U.S. headquarters in Springdale with just a handful of employees determined to provide industry the most complex and customer friendly third party logistics (3PL) services available. BNSF Logistics (Berkshire Hathaway Company and wholly owned subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, LLC) is a multi-modal global logistics solutions provider. Its diverse and well-balanced supply chain portfolio blankets any solution that companies are searching, from domestic and international transportation to warehousing and special project execution. BNSF Logistics has become a globally recognized Top 10 3PL for 11 consecutive years by Inbound Logistics Magazine and continues to experience substantial growth with over 400 employees spanning the globe.

BNSFL Reverse Logistics

In June of 2011, BNSF Logistics launched the Reverse Logistics division to focus on providing solutions to customers in the after-market arena. BNSFL strategically based their Reverse Logistics operation in Rogers with two locations to service the existing retailer/vendor presence in Northwest Arkansas.

By offering a vast portfolio of solutions in several streams, including warehousing, rollout distribution and custom fixture solutions, BNSF Logistics has successfully installed one of the most respected reverse logistics operations in the nation.

company also offers specialty fixture solutions on any equipment to more efficiently run your business.

It has experienced design engineers on staff that work with the latest 3D design software to create, design and build fixture options for your equipment.

Whether one is looking for a fixture unit to house a price verifier or to better position point-of-sale equipment to the customer, BNSFL Reverse Logistics in Rogers offers a quick, viable and cost-effective solution to meet those needs.

• Transportation Management (Domestic and International) • Warehouse Management • Special Project Planning, Software and Distribution • Specialty Fixture Engineering • Refurbish, Reuse, Repackage and Recycling Solutions

BNSF Logistics and Northwest Arkansas

BNSF Logistics in Springdale and BNSFL Reverse Logistics in Rogers are excited to be headquartered in the ever-expanding Northwest Arkansas corridor.

They are currently building a new, 30,000 square foot U.S. headquarters facility in Springdale off of Don Tyson Pkwy. BNSFL Reverse Logistics also recently Specialty Fixture Engineering expanded from 40,000 to over 300,000 square feet BNSFL Reverse Logistics goes beyond sup- of warehouse and project space within two locaplying solutions in logistics and warehousing. The tions off of Dixieland Rd. in Rogers. BNSF Logistics

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At A Glance BNSF Logistics, LLC. BNSFL Reverse Logistics Service Offerings:

What is Reverse Logistics?

The definition of reverse logistics includes all operations related to the reuse, reduction and recycling of products and materials. It is “the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal.” BNSFL Reverse Logistics works directly with its clients to establish a game plan to transport, consolidate and redistribute post-shelf life products and equipment in order to capture as much of the original value possible. BNSFL Reverse Logistics offers its clients solutions in refurbishment, repurpose, repackage and recycling. With the ever so important requirement for all industries to decrease their carbon footprint and achieve optimum sustainability, there is no “greener” service solution available to retailers than Reverse Logistics.

recognizes the advantages of the area, along with the logistical talent that comes from similar industries headquartered in the region and the University of Arkansas. Since its inception, BNSF Logistics has experienced fortunate growth and is enthusiastic to continue this growth with Northwest Arkansas and the world.

U.S. Headquarters | Springdale BNSF Logistics, LLC. 4700 South Thompson Springdale, AR 72764 866-722-9678

Reverse Logistics | Rogers BNSFL Reverse Logistics 1300 N. Dixieland Rd. Rogers, AR 72756 479-203-5845

Leadership Benton County Class 14 Starts in August | Applications Due June 19

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eadership Benton County (LBC) promotes and develops dynamic community leaders for Benton County.

LBC unites a diverse group of people, exposes and educates them while promoting a regional view of the area. It provides opportunities to learn, enhance and apply leadership skills.

LBC is also a forum to offer solutions and alternatives to community needs and concerns.

The LBC program consists of 12 sessions held LBC Class 13 Graduates 33 Leaders in May monthly from August to May. Sessions include an The Thirteenth Class of Leadership Benton County graduated evening Orientation, a two-day Opening Retreat, a two day trip to Little Rock, eight day-long seson May 15, 2015. Congratulations Graduates! sions, and a Graduation Celebration. Each session Back Row (L to R): Tommy Coughlin, Greg Bolton, Justin Holloway, Brock Erdman, Randy Durbin, Chris Griffin, Jonathan Best, Jeff Gattis, runs approximately from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Shayan Dehbozorgi, Landon Nobles Session topics include Local/County GovMiddle Row: Colby Post, Shannon Crain, Nicole Crawford, Susan DeWoody, Cindy Christopher, Jason Miller, Michelle Dearing, Levi Price, Zak Johnston, ernment, Human Services, Leadership Workshop, Natalie Bartholomew, Linda Brown, Kelly Carlson Economy, Education, State Government, HumanFront Row: Jason Flores, Rebecca Kingree, Kim Johnson, Kathy VanArsdall, Christina Bryan, Malia Stratton, Brenda Compton, Courtney Fitzgerald ities & Healthcare, a “Class-Planned” session, and Not Pictured: Jennifer Kierce, Jacob Powell, Brian Rabal NWA Quality of Life Day. ney@RogersLowell.com. Application packets are Leadership Benton County is a regional Springs Chamber of Commerce.

For information on available sponsorship available at LeadershipBentonCounty.com or leadership program coordinated by the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Bentonville/ opportunities or to apply for the LBC 14 class, RogersLowell.com under the “Live & Work” tab, Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Siloam contact Whitney Yoder at (479) 619-3197 or Whit- “Leadership Development” link.

Tee Times | 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers Morning Flight: 10 teams participated Afternoon Flight: 23 teams participated Total Golfers: 132

a.m. flight

Putting Contest Winner: Marty Fordham Longest Drive Winner: Mark Chambers Closest to Pin Winner: Jeff Carrier 1st | PRO Martial Arts 2nd | Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall 3rd | Frank Fletcher Honda

Overall Winner (from a.m. flight) | PRO Martial Arts

p.m. flight

Monday, April 20, 2015

Putting Contest Winner: Dave Morton Longest Drive Winner: Darren Pinner Closest to Pin Winner: Darren Pinner 1st | Bedford Camera & Video 2nd | Centennial Bank 3rd | Bekaert Corporation

p.m. flight Winner | Bedford Camera & Video

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors |

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | April 2015 Designsteins MMG Matt Woolley 807 S.W. I St., Ste. 19 Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 846-3200 | designsteinsmmg.com Advertising Agencies

Gusano’s of Rogers David Welborn 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Ste. 112 Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 636-0400 | gusanospizza.com Restaurants - Pizza

Edward Jones Neal Smith, Financial Advisor 5310 Village Pkwy., Ste. 3 Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 273-6049 | edwardjones.com Financial & Financial Advisors

Hiccup Design Nick Smith Rogers, AR 72756 (918) 521-3622 | hiccupdesign.biz Graphics Design Services

Evolve Paleo Chef Jason Fechter 117 S. Dixieland Rd. Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 306-6064 | evolvepaleochef.com Meal Preparation First Bank of Arkansas Joe Ruddell 1450 E. Zion Rd., Ste. 10 Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 238-9802 | firstbankar.com Banks and Banking Associations

Matheaze Tutors Lilian Akpe 2870 W. Walnut St., Ste. 4 Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 715-2007 | matheaze.com Educational Enrichment/Tutoring Mostyn Prettyman, PLLC Joshua Mostyn 1700 W. Industrial Dr., Ste. D Rogers, AR 72756 (855) 464-4529 | arklawyers.com Attorneys

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PRO Martial Arts Marty Fordham 5204 Village Parkway, Ste. 5 Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 250-9899 | promartialarts.com/ villageonthecreeks Martial Arts Speck Above Grade Level Rose-Marie Speck Joplin, MO 64804 (417) 680-4310 | speckabovegradelevel.com Educational Enrichment/Tutoring

Whataburger (Opening Soon) Christine Delaney 4335 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd.

Rogers, AR 72758 (210) 476-6488 | whataburger.com Restaurants - Fast Food WorkMatters Mike Williams 5417 Pinnacle Point Dr. Rogers, AR 72758 (901) 237-0252 | workmatters.org Organizations

Tie 1 On NWA, Inc. Sue Shadlow Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 619-8988 | tie1onnwa.com Event Staffing - Bartenders, Servers, Valet Parking Villa Cuisine Mexican Grill Sergio Rodriguez 1001 S. 52nd St., Ste. 2 Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 271-4186 Restaurants - Mexican

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April 2015

DOMINO’S 105 S. Dixieland St., Ste. D, Lowell

GUSANO’S OF ROGERS 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Ste. 112, Rogers

HERITAGE INDIAN MOTORCYCLES OF NWA 1711 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers

KUMON MATH AND READING CENTER OF LOWELL 112 S. Dixieland Rd., Lowell

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 2600 W. Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers

PRO MARTIAL ARTS 5204 Village Parkway, Ste. 5, Rogers

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |

SOULS HARBOR OF ROGERS, INC. 1206 N. 2nd St., Rogers

SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE REGISTRATION OFFICE 2203 Promenade Blvd. #8195, Rogers

SAVE THE DATE | 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.

Member Orientation is offered every other month

during the year. This orientation is beneficial for new members, members that want a refresher on what the Chamber has to offer and new company representatives.

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.

Member Orientation is conducted by members of the Small Business Council and is free and open to all members. Please register as space is limited to the first 40 respondents.

Wednesday, July 15 | 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 |

Platinum Sponsor |

Gold Sponsor |

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | April 2015 30+ years

Cox Communications - 54 years Crafton Tull - 52 years Preformed Line Products Company - 46 years Decco Contractors-Paving, Inc. - 40 years The RoArk Group - 40 years Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette - 39 years Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC - 37 years Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A. - 35 years Aero Med Express, Inc - 34 years Dolle Electric - 33 years TWG Resources - 33 years

21-30 years

ArTech PC Assembled Products Corporation Immanuel Baptist Church McDonald Eye Associates Dr. Robert R. Hull, MD PA Sharp’s Show of War Eagle Verizon Wireless WSP Inc. Packaging & Distribution Specialist

11-20 years

American Diabetes Association

Arkansas Air & Military Museum Arrowhead Boat Sales Wayne Calhoun Jr. Dairy Queen Brazier of Lowell The Friendly Bookstore Haymond Insurance Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center Hook Line & Sinker Jeff Wisener & Darron Cooper & Chris Fergus Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Lindsey & Associates - Martha Prowell Marketing Specialists, Inc. Northwest Arkansas Certified Development Co. PCI Advance Title Southwestern Sales Company Star Shopper Wellingon Place Apartments Office

6-10 years

Aldi, Inc. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Atwood Design Beau Foundation Bentonville Glass Inc. C1 Truck Driver Training Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Community Clinic - Rogers Dental Core Architects

Crye-Leike Realtors Don’s Cold Storage & Transporation Eventures JAFRA Skin Care The KAR Shop McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. Metro Appliances & More Old Town Autobody & Sales, Inc. Ozark Guidance Pleasant Grove Self Storage Rockfish Rodeo of the Ozarks Ruth’s Chris Steak House Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Simplify Professional Services Staples Straight’s Lawn & Garden Surplus Warehouse TreeHouse Sales & Solutions, Inc. Wachter Electric Company

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas GPPfitNWA Grand Savings Bank Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI Hickory Creek Marina Fish & Ski Center, LLC Jerry Hudlow J and S Income Tax Jamestown Nursing & Rehabilitation Lance Johnson Building Company Kona Ice Bentonville Meister & McCracken Law Firm Merry Maids Peterbilt PacLease/Larson Tranportation RE/MAX Real Estate Results Renaissance Health & Wellness SoNA/Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Sonic Drive In St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital WorkSource NTS

2-5 years

Brick Street Brews LLC Edafio Technology Partners Everything Beautiful Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Lori Rogers Agency Farmers Insurance MC Petroleum RE/MAX Real Estate Results

Accent Blinds & Shutters Arrowhead Building Supply Bella Nita International Bakery Cleaner Solutions Inc. Clear Energy, Inc. Eagle Vision Investments The Equestrian Connection Inc.

1 year

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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.

For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Hosted by: Presenting Sponsors:

Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet

Location:

June 9, 2015 PRO Clean Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers July 14, 2015

Bear State Bank

2000 Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Hosted by:

Location:

June 18, 2015

Steve Fineberg & Associates

1400 S.E. Walton Blvd., Ste. 40, Bentonville

July 16, 2015

Candlewood Suites Hotel

4601 W. Rozell St., Rogers

Speaker:

Topic:

Martha Londagin with Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

Marketing Your Business During Bikes, Blues, & BBQ 2015

Host Sponsors:

Location:

Cox Business Keypoint Church

Keypoint Church 3700 Medical Center Pkwy., Bentonville

Hosted at:

Location:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 West Walnut St., Rogers

Presenting Sponsor: Cherokee Casino

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: First Western

Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor: KNWA

June 3, 2015

Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor: Sweet D’z Express Bakery

Presenting Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

September 30, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Platinum Sponsor:

Crain Automotive Team

July 15, 2015

Gold Sponsor: Arvest Bank

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce e Your Banner Ad Her 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 2016-2017 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.

Your Banner Ad Here 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 over 5,000 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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