Chamber Voice | June 2016

JUNE2016 | Vol 11 Issue 6

Mercy NWA $247 Million Expansion Announced

An architectural rendering depicts a seven-story, 190,000-SF patient tower that will bump Mercy Hospital in Rogers from 200 beds to 300 beds initially. Construction, which could begin as early as December, will accommodate future inpatient growth with a goal of a total of 360 beds.

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ogers-based health system Mercy Northwest Arkansas announced in late April a $247 million investment plan that’s expected to create 1,000 health care jobs and several capital construction projects in the area over the next five years.

Mercy Northwest Arkansas president Eric Pianalto discussed details of the expansion at an outdoor event on the north side of the Mercy Hos-

pital campus just off Interstate 49 in Rogers.

Governor Asa Hutchinson and other Northwest Arkansas leaders were among the hospital supporters in attendance.

“Our hospital and clinics have been serving the community at a very high capacity,” Pianalto said in a news release. “To ensure we carry out our mission and continue to meet the needs of Northwest Arkansas, we developed this $247 mil-

lion community presence plan that will allow us to serve our patients into the future by providing additional access to quality care and advancing the region as a health care destination.”

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Focus on Education – 40th Annual Academic Awards Honors Students; Education Committee Honors Educators of the Year

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2016 Rogers Cycling Festival | July 22-24, 2016

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Chamber Welcomes New Staff Member | Karen Wagaman; New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs for 2016-2017

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Buddy Bass Celebrates 25th Year | Tournament Results

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Focus on the Community – Downtown Rogers Farmers Market; Bost, Inc. Ground Breaking; Lowell Historical Museum

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Kicking Hunger Kickball Tournament

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Welcome New Members | April 2016; Leadership Benton County Class 15 Starts in August

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Ribbon Cuttings | April 2016

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Chamber Membership Renewals | April 2016

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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business-building events designed for you EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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

6.1 Chamber University - Sunrise Seminar Series Topic: Direct Mail Marketing 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

2016 DIRECTORS

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

Lowell City Hall | Host Evolve Paleo Chef

2017 DIRECTORS

6.16 Chamber University Topic: How to Get a Government Contract for Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran Business Owners 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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

2018 DIRECTORS

Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Tina Winham, NUK – USA Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank David Roth, WorkMatters

upcoming meetings

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

Life Style Dentistry

6.2 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 6.8 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 6.6 Ambassadors About Town 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

IDK?Café 6.17 Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce For information on other meetings including the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

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

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay - Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael - TY North America - LLC 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 Dan Hendrix - Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Chris Johnson - Cabela’s Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC President Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Charles Nevin - Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg - CUMC Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier - Walmart Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission Mike Williams - NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters)

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

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 David Hale Frank Bailey Jon Harrell

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

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

Amy Gober Director of Community Development amy@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 Assistant to the President 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

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

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

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...Continued from Page 1 begin as early as December, will accommodate future inpatient growth, with the goal of a total of 360 beds.

St. Louis-based McCarthy has been named as the general contractor, along with Bates Architects of Springfield, Missouri, and Crafton Tull (civil engineer) of Rogers.

The site for the new tower is west of the existing seven-story hospital, a $140 million, 350,000-SF complex that opened in January 2008.

Addition of multiple primary care and specialty clinics in Benton County and north Washington County. Four clinics are planned in the “near future” for Bentonville (north and southwest), Pea Ridge and the west side of Bella Vista. Construction will begin soon on the two clinics in Bentonville.

Three others clinics are planned “long term.”

Creation and recruitment of new health care jobs, including physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and other health care co-workers.

Improvements to the hospital’s existing areas of specialty care, including the heart and vascular center and women’s and children’s services.

Establishment of a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences community internal medicine residency program in partnership with the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. The program will provide training to eight doctors the first year, growing to 24 doctors in three years.

Already underway, according to the release, are several additions: (1) a hybrid cardiac catheterization lab that provides technology for advanced heart procedures not currently being performed in the region; (2) an interim renovation of the Level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to better serve our smallest patients; (3) renovation of the seventh floor to provide the addition of 24 new inpatient beds; (4) a 500space parking lot expansion to the north of the current hospital.

Expansion plans were developed by studying population trends, community health outcomes and needs and access to care, according to the release.

“Mercy has a deep history in this community and we are committed to meeting the needs of its people,” said Wayne Callahan, chairman of the Mercy Northwest Arkansas board of directors. “To fulfill the mission entrusted to us by the Sisters of Mercy, we want to continue to increase access and improve facilities so that we may serve the people of Northwest Arkansas for generations to come.”

All photos on this page courtesy of Marc F. Henning

Reprinted with Permission | Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

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40th Annual Academic Awards Honors

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or 40 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, 267 Heritage High School students, 488 Rogers High School students and 76 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 Academic Awards were presented by Chick-fil-A; Gold Sponsors were Crain Automotive Team, KFSM TV 5/KXNW TV 34, Lifetouch National

School Studios, Inc., and Arkansas State Teachers Association; Silver Sponsor was iHeart Media; and Bronze Sponsors were the Buck Foundation, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lowell, and The Roark Group.

Presenting Sponsor |

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016 CLASS OF ARVEST FIRST LEADERSHIP: DEADLINE AUGUST 26 The Arvest First Leadership Program offers a unique learning experience outside of the classroom for sophomores and juniors in the Rogers School District. To learn more, and assist your students with applications, visit our website RogersLowell.com/first-leadership.html.

Education Committee Honors 2015-16 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 2015-16 Educator of the Year Awards Presenting Sponsor was the Arkansas State Teachers Association; Platinum Sponsor, Crain Automotive

Ms. Sherry Bray Elmwood Middle School

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Ms. Donna James Garfield Middle School

Team; and Bronze Sponsors: First Security Bank and Matheaze tutors.

The 2015-16 Educators of the Year were presented an engraved sculpture award at a surprise ceremony attended by family, friends, co-workers and students to congratulate them for a job well done.

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Rogers High Schools Rank in Top 10 There are 95 Arkansas schools ranked in the 2016 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, including one gold medal school, 28 silver medal schools and 66 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. Greenbrier High School | GREENBRIER 5. Lakeside High School | HOT SPRINGS 6. Rogers Heritage High School | ROGERS 7. Green Forest High School | GREEN FOREST 8. Arkansas Arts Academy High School | ROGERS 9. Springdale High School | SPRINGDALE 10. Berryville High School | BERRYVILLE

Mr. Jeremiah Tebbenkamp Rogers High School

Rogers New Technology High School also received a Bronze Award.

2016 Rogers Cycling Festival | July 22-24, 2016

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he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are excited to announce the 2016 Rogers Cycling Festival to be held in Rogers on July 22-24, 2016.

The Rogers Cycling Festival is unique in that it offers competitive USA Cycling sanctioned road cycling events, competitive mountain bike events and casual, family-friendly rides. The festival is for riders of all ages and abilities, whether they are road cyclists, mountain bikers or the casual enthusiast. The schedule of events offers wide range of participants, and with the amenities of Downtown Rogers and Lake Atalanta, there will be many activities for the friends and families of racers.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 22

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Packet Pick-Up at Registration Area (214 S. Arkansas St.) 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Bike Rodeo (all ages are welcome, but primarily for kids) 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Frisco 5 Poker Ride (all ages) 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Cruiser Sprints (all ages) 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Prizes Awarded 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Bike Trials Demonstration at Railyard Bike Park

SATURDAY, JULY 23

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Race for the Spike (ages 14 and up) 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial (USA Cycling sanctioned) 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Hot & Hilly MTB Relay (ages 11 and up)

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7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Walnut Valley Road Race (USA Cycling sanctioned) 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Rug Rats MTB Race (ages 5-10)

Bike Rodeo | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016.

The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks will conduct a Bike Rodeo in the northern end of the registration area, consisting of stations for learning how to wear a helmet properly, how to use proper bike hand signals, and bike obstacle courses to test your handling skills. This is a free event targeted to children ages 3-12 years of age and families.

Frisco 5 Poker Ride | 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016.

A relaxed, family friendly 1.26-mile course laid on the brick streets of historic Downtown Rogers. Prizes will be awarded to the best poker hands. $5 entry fee.

Cruiser Sprints | 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016.

For a $5 entry fee, you can race a cruiser bike to see if you are the Sprint King of 1st Street. Cruiser

bikes from the Rogers Community Bike Program northeast Rogers. Total prize payout: over $2,000 will be provided for teenagers and adults. Kids age in cash and merchandise.

10 and under can use their own bike.

Bike Trials Demonstration | 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2016.

Rug Rats MTB Race | 8:00 a.m., Sunday, July 24, 2016.

A mountain bike race on the single track trails The Northwest Arkansas Bike Trials team will of Lake Atalanta park, targeted to kids age 5-10. demonstrate their amazing bike handling skills at $10 entry fee. the Railyard Bike Park.

Race for the Spike - Road Edition | 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016.

PROCEEDS

Through corporate sponsorships and entry fees, NWA Emerging Leaders will support efforts An 11-mile mass start time trial beginning in to improve cycling and overall wellness in NorthDowntown Rogers, and racing to Avoca and back west Arkansas. with the goal of beating the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad train back to Downtown...as well as the Community Bike Program mountain bikers. All who beat the train win an From proceeds raised in previous years engraved railroad spike. through the Rogers Cycling Festival, the NWA Emerging Leaders purchased 45 new bikes that were placed at trailheads in Rogers for free public use. These are sturdy “cruiser” type bikes that stay outside at trailheads year round. Proceeds from this year’s festival will allow new bikes to be purchased and donated for free public use.

Another beneficiary of the Rogers Cycling Festival is Pedal It Forward NWA. (www.pedalitforwardnwa.com) Pedal It Forward NWA is a nonprofit organization that takes donated new and used bikes, tunes them up and provides them to people in need. Over the past year, Pedal It ForLearn More & Register at ward has fixed up and donated over 600 bikes to www.rogerscyclingfestival.com organizations such as Souls Harbor NWA, Seven Hills Homeless Shelter, Department of Veterans Race for the Spike - Mountain Edition | Affairs in Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Springfield, 7:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale, Oakdale Mountain bike racers will cover approxi- Middle School’s Earn a Bike program, Mathias mately 6 miles over the new single track trails at Elementary School in Rogers, and many individuLake Atalanta Park with a joint finish to beat the als in need of affordable transportation.

A&M train and road bike racers. All who beat the Contributions will also be provided to the train win an engraved railroad spike.

Ozark Off Road Cyclists and the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs in recognition of their volunteers who Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial | will help organize and run portions of the festival.

9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016.

In summary, the Rogers Cycling Festival A 3-person USA Cycling sanctioned team trial hopes to achieve three things: promote health and for road cyclists over a 10-mile course on N. Arkan- awareness for cycling in our region; raise funding sas Street/Old Wire Road from Rogers to Avoca for partner programs that address cycling needs in and back. Total prize payout: over $1,000 in cash Northwest Arkansas; bring visitors to Lake Atalanta and merchandise. and Downtown Rogers.

NWA Emerging Leaders (www.nwaemerginHot & Hilly Mountain Bike Challenge | gleaders.com/) is a program of the Rogers-Lowell 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Area Chamber of Commerce. The Emerging Leaders A two-person mountain bike relay format on Greenways & Trails workgroup links parks, trails and the new single track trails at Lake Atalanta Park. people; to provide, protect, develop and maintain Open category starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Junior parks, greenways and trails throughout the comcategory starts at 11:30 a.m. Total prize payout: munity; and to promote public awareness of the merchandise valued at $500. benefits of green space. All festival funds are kept The Walnut Valley Road Race | A USA Cycling and managed by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber sanctioned road race held on Sunday, July 24 on a of Commerce and are included in the chamber’s 6.1-mile loop in the Walnut Valley area outside of annual audit.

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Chamber Welcomes New Staff Member | Karen Wagaman

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Wagaman as the Vice President of Downtown Development. This newly created position will focus solely on the development and revitalization of the Greater Downtown Rogers Area as laid out in the Downtown Master Plan adopted in 2015. She will work closely with the Rogers City Planning Department, downtown businesses, property owners, commercial and

residential developers, and real estate agents to foster the growth of Downtown Rogers.

Karen is a native of Missouri and most recently lived in Topeka, Kansas where she was actively involved in the revitalization of the Northern Downtown Topeka area. She is passionate about development and is looking forward to helping spur the momentum of Downtown Rogers development and continuing efforts to make downtown an ideal place to live and work.

Karen Wagaman

Vice President of Downtown Development (479) 619.3195 | karen@rogerslowell.com

New Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs for 2016-2017

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he Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education department continues to seek opportunities and programs designed to offer students academic and technical training that aligns with workforce demands and projected employment projections within the Northwest Arkansas region. The 20162017 school year will introduce the following new Career and Technical Educational (CTE) programs and courses expanding opportunities for students to gain valuable knowledge and skills that will pave their pathway to college and careers.

The Internship Course

The Internship course will be offered to 11-12th grade students on each of the high school campuses. The Rogers Public Schools has partnered with several local businesses and industries to provide internship opportunities for students beginning in the 2016-2017 school year. They are seeking additional business and industry partners who are interested in providing opportunities for students to explore jobs within a wide range of career fields. The Internship program model offers flexibility in both the length of the internship and the location. Students and business/industry partners will work collaboratively to design an internship experience that can be held at the business/industry location, on the high school campus through project-based work assignments or a combination of the two through a mentor-

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ship model. Business and industry partners that are interested in participating in the Internship program are encouraged to contact Dawn Stewart, Director of Career and Technical Education at (479) 636-3910 or (479) 640-3703.

skills related to culinary career fields or a successful transition to advance studies within a culinary degree program at NWACC.

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

The Certified Nursing Assistant program

Construction Trades Program of Study will continue to be offered at the Rogers Public In addition to the Internship program, the Rogers Public Schools will also open the Construction Trades program of study next year.

Work-based learning and career experiences will provide students an opportunity to participate in authentic educational activities that are designed to introduce students to occupations within the construction technology pathway, and those that align with concepts presented in the Construction Trades program courses. Students will gain knowledge of the spectrum of jobs that are available in various types of construction related career-fields, including but not limited to construction trade skills, electrical trades, plumbing and HVAC career fields, with plans to offer commercial refrigeration in the near future.

Culinary Arts Program

A new Culinary Arts program will be offered to students in 11-12th grade through a partnership with Northwest Arkansas Community College. Students will have an opportunity to complete four courses within the Culinary Arts program that will provide an opportunity to gain

Schools, along with the Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals course for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a certified nursing assistant, pharmacy technician, pharmacist, or related occupations within the Health Science career fields.

Please contact Dawn Stewart, Director of Career and Technical Education, at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about exciting partnership opportunities and endeavors.

Welcome to Rogers “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!”

Walmart Annual Shareholders Meeting | June 3, 2016

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | June 20-26, 2016

People from all over the world will visit Northwest Arkansas during Walmart’s Annual Shareholders Meeting June 3 at 8:00 a.m. in Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Walmart now operates 11,528 stores under 72 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2016 revenue of $482.1 billion, Walmart employs 2.2 million associates worldwide. The event is star-studded and festive, and a boon each year to the Northwest Arkansas economy attracting a large international crowd to the area’s restaurants, hotels and attractions.

Celebrating 10 years in Rogers, the #NWACHAMPIONSHIP returns to Pinnacle Country Club The second annual 5k @ the LPGA benefiting in Rogers with three rounds of tournament com- Mercy Foundation will be held Saturday, June 25, petition taking place Friday through Sunday and starting and finishing at the Walmart AMP. The an exciting line-up of LPGA week events: course winds through the streets of the Pinnacle Hills area and down the famous Gatorade 17th BITE NW Arkansas | June 23 & 24 hole, before exiting Pinnacle with a straight shot back to the Walmart AMP. After the race enjoy a free breakfast at the Walmart AMP. Tickets and information for the golf tournament, food festivals, and 5K are available at www. nwachampionship.com.

57th Annual Poultry Festival | June 17-18, 2016

The Poultry Federation (TPF), of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, will host its 57th Annual Poultry Festival June 17-18, 2016 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 all across the country. In 2015, approximately 5,000 tickets were sold to the festival, impacting the Rogers economy by $1.2 million.

Barrett Baber, The Voice finalist and Northwest Arkansas native, will perform in a private concert for festival ticket holders on Saturday night, June 18. Visit ThePoultryFederation.com for more information.

5K @ the LPGA Benefiting the Mercy Foundation | June 25

The newly rebranded and expanded two- Walmart AMP | June Concert Series day food festival as part of #NWAChampionship The Walmart AMP (forWeek returns June 23 & 24 to the Walmart AMP! merly Arkansas Music PavilCelebrating the region’s best cuisines, ingrediion) is Northwest Arkansas’ ents, restaurants and chefs, BITE NW Arkansas premiere outdoor concert aims to give attendees an unparalelled culinary venue located in Rogers. experience in their own backyard.

Upcoming shows in June will attract visitors from all over Taste of NW Arkansas | June 23 & 24 the nation: Mix, mingle and sample menu items from the best • Kenny Chesney Spread the Love Tour | June 2 restaurants and chefs from • Widespread Panic 2016 Summer Tour | June 17 across the region at Taste of • *Rachel Platten | June 25 NW Arkansas.

Tickets are $30 per per- *This Walmart Community Concert is part of the son, $50 per couple and are on sale today!

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented

by P&G. Proceeds from the concert will benNW Arkansas Beer & Burger Fest | efit local charities. Grammy nominated singer/ June 24 songwriter Rachel Platten is confirmed to be the Enjoy this traditional featured artist for 2016’s Walmart Community beer fest with a burger Concert. Platten sparked her career with the twist! Taste your way inspirational “Fight Song” in 2015. This single through the craft beer has been declared a life-changing anthem that scene in NW Arkansas and topped the charts and sold more than 2 million sample signature burgers downloads in the U.S. alone. Her most recent from the best burger restaurants in the area. single, “Stand By You,” is another empowering Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple song that has become her second top 40 hit on and are on sale today! the Billboard Hot 100.

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Lev Bradford(left) presents Mike Hubbard and Justin McClelland with their prize boat for winning the Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament on Beaver Lake

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Buddy Bass th Celebrates 25 Year | Tournament Results

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ith a field of 295 boats and nearly 600 anglers the annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament has become the largest non-circuit bass tournament on Beaver Lake in terms of the number of anglers. Celebrating its 25th year with some tournament records being set, Buddy Bass was held on Beaver Lake in Rogers Saturday, April 30. The winning team, with a total weight of 18.99 pounds, was McClelland & Hubbard (pictured). The team took home a brand new Tracker Boats ProTeam 175 Bass Boat, Mercury 60 hp motor and Tracker Trailstar trailer thanks to Bradford Marine & ATV and Tracker Boats. A total of 915 fish totaling 1,842 pounds were caught during the “catch and release” fishing tournament.

won the Division III, two boat entry with a total team weight of 21.20 pounds. Hook Line & Sinker Team #2 took home the Division II, four boat entry trophy with a total team weight 48.61 pounds. For the fifth year in a row, Hook Line & Sinker Team #1 took home the trophy for the Division I, eight boat entry with a total team weight of 117.02 pounds.

The Big Bass of the tournament weighed in at 5.35 pounds and was caught by the team of Clark & Brown. The Big Bass winners took home $500 and a collector’s edition Daisy BB Gun.

Importance of Beaver Lake to Local 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 25 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.

Youth Fishing Event For a complete listing of teams and winners The 6th Annual Youth Fishing Event was held in for the day, please call the Rogers-Lowell Area conjunction with the annual Buddy Bass Tournament. Chamber of Commerce and request reports Over 30 kids ages 4 - 15 and their families took part in (available in pdf format) to be emailed or mailed.

Division & Big Bass Results the event. Participants took home a free t-shirt and Call (479) 636-1240. Or visit RogersLowell.com In the team division, Bekaert Corporation fishing rod and reel thanks to Bass Pro Shops.

Chamber News to download from the website.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS | Presenting Sponsor |

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At A Glance |

25TH ANNUAL BRADFORD MARINE & ATV BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT TOP 5

BUDDY BASS STATISTICS SINCE 2008 TOTAL WEIGHT

NO. OF BOATS

NO. OF FISH

AVG. WEIGHT OF FISH

The top five finishers in the 25th annual tournament – All weights are total pounds for six bass.

1. McClelland & Hubbard | 18.99 lbs 2. Glenn & Glenn | 18.90 lbs 3. Carter & Simon | 18.59 lbs 4. Clark & Brown | 17.65 lbs 5. Campbell & Ceola | 17.26 lbs The number of fish weighed in was the highest on record (see infographic on right) for the tournament at 915. The total weight of 1,842.11 pounds and average fish weight of 2.01 were also the highest recorded for the tournament. It was a great year to fish!

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1088.71 lbs 320 boats 746 fish 1.46 lbs

1222.42 lbs 281 boats 744 fish 1.64 lbs

1349.47 lbs 320 boats 878 fish 1.54 lbs

966.4 lbs 318 boats 519 fish 1.86 lbs

985.3 lbs 307 boats 551 fish 1.79 lbs

1355.86 lbs 285 boats 731 fish 1.85 lbs

1285.27 lbs 274 boats 748 fish 1.72 lbs

1093.34 lbs 283 boats 611 fish 1.79 lbs

1842.11 lbs 295 boats 915 fish 2.01 lbs

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DOWNTOWN ROGERS FARMERS MARKET OPENS April | 2016 – The City of Rogers purchased an auto repair shop last year on Cherry St. and renovated the space to be home to the new Downtown Rogers Farmers Market that opened April 30. The market will be managed by Main Street Rogers and houses over 40 vendors in drive-up bays. The indooroutdoor facility is very unique and vendor friendly, and is attracting some of the best vendors from Northwest Arkansas to sell their goods.

The new market is not only a place for farmers to have a permanent home to sell their goods, but also a gathering place for the community offering space for food trucks and access to the Razorback Greenway trails which comes through the market itself and continues down to the new Railyard Bike Park. Families are able to ride their bikes to the market together, shop the market, dine together, and enjoy the activities of a revitalizing and growing Downtown Rogers district.

HOURS AND DATES

Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | April 30 - October 29, 2016 Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | May 19 - August 18, 2016 Members of the community peruse vendors at the Grand Opening of the Downtown Rogers Farmers Market

Bost, Inc. Announces New Housing for Individuals with Disabilities

abilities, as well as the general public, were invited to attend. Bost, Inc. provides community programs to individuals with developmental and related disabilities in Western Arkansas with an array of day, residential and home support services. In 1959, the Bost School was founded by Dr. Roger Bost to provide education to students with intellectual delays. For nearly 60 years the Bost organization has continued to develop community programs, and now provides services in 28 counties in Western Arkansas, including all counties in the Northwest Arkansas region.

Lowell Historical Museum Announces Plans for New Museum

May | 2016 – The Lowell Historical Museum announced plans to build a new museum located April | 2016 – A ground breaking event for on the Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park on BellBost, Inc.’s new tri-plex facility was held April 14 at view, one-quarter mile north of Hwy. 264. It will the building site located at 900 South 45th St. in be approximately 10,000 SF with the Butterfield Rogers (corner of S 45th and W. Oak.). Consumers Stagecoach centered in a glassed-in lobby. Plans and families with developmental and related dis- include a community room for meetings or events

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up to 100 people. A café will be able to provide sandwiches and beverages. A Veterans Room will have items to be displayed from veterans of all wars and military campaigns. Children will have a creative learning center with information about the history of Lowell, as well as how history relates to science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Remaining space will be dedicated to a variety of exhibits of artifacts from the citizens of Lowell, dating back to the Civil War period.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | April 2016 All Clean USA Dana Burns Bentonville (479) 721-3590 | allcleanusa.com Restoration

Grimsley Graham for State House Ezra Smith PO Box 1565, Rogers (479) 387-4978 | GrimsleyGraham.com Organizations

Latte’ Da Coffee Shop Courtney Trevillion 808 S. 52nd St., Rogers (479) 878-1828 | find us on facebook Restaurants/Coffee House

Qualitech Digital Stacy Wilson 917A 71 Plaza Ct., Springdale (479) 419-5251 Printing Services

Arogalife Gary James Springdale (918) 931-7667 | arogagary.com Health Products

Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Melissa Turpin and Dana Smith 213 W. Walnut Street, Rogers (479) 899-3428 | honeycombkitchenshop.com Retail Specialty Stores

Midtown Associates @ NWA Realty Group Michelle Dearing 211 S. Main St., Bentonville (479) 273-6900 Real Estate - Commercial and Residential

Ridgepointe Townhouses, LLC Tammi Mardis 1900 Thru 1946 S. 26th St., Rogers (479) 464-9626 Real Estate - Rentals

Bank of America Robyn Staggs 2320 W. 6th St., Fayetteville (479) 521-3692 | bankofamerica.com 703 W. Dickson Dr., Fayetteville (479) 521-3694 | bankofamerica.com 1061 E. Joyce St., Ste. 8, Fayetteville (479) 521-3690 | bankofamerica.com 808 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville (479) 273-5586 | bankofamerica.com 3144 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale (479) 872-4221 | bankofamerica.com 1151 W. Walnut St., Rogers (479) 273-3849 | bankofamerica.com Banks

J. Hilburn Custom Menswear Nancy Paul 561 E. Spring St., Neosho, MO (417) 389-5131 | jhilburn.com Clothing - Retail

NWA Home Services Beverly Wages Rogers (479) 246-0269 Contractors - Building, General, Home

Salmonsen Group Realtors Lisa and Tim Salmonsen 3105 N.E. 11th St., Bentonville (479) 657-6797 | salmonsengroup.com Real Estate - Commercial and Residential

Johnny V’s (Opening Soon) Gene McWilliams 4601 W. Walnut St., Rogers (479) 381-6351 | johnnyvsandwiches.com Restaurants - Fast Food

Pinnacle Bar & Grill - Bowman Restaurant Group Jeff Gabbard 5001 W. Pauline Whitaker, Ste. 100, Rogers (479) 899-6580 | find us on facebook Restaurants - Bar and Grill

Scholarly Bible Institute (Opening Soon) Andrea McNeal (479) 657-0418 | scholarlybibleinstitute.org Organizations

Deluxe Burger Jeff Gabbard 5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Ste. 130, Rogers (479) 899-6670 | deluxeburger.com Restaurants - Fast Food

Kutak Rock LLP Terry Pool 3300 Market St., Ste. 136, Rogers (479) 250-9700 | kutakrock.com/ Attorneys

Pinnacle Nannies Jennifer McCleary 3511 S.E. J St., Ste. 9, Bentonville (479) 372-2363 | pinnaclenannies.com Child Care

Selah Design Studio Brad Koogler 100 N. Dixieland Rd. #D11, Rogers (479) 282-1380 | selahdesignstudio.com Interior Decorators & Designers

Leadership Benton County Class 15 Starts in August

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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 monthly from August to May. Sessions include an evening Orientation, a two-day Opening Retreat, a two day trip to Little Rock, eight day-long sessions, and a Graduation Celebration. Each session runs approximately from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Session topics include Local/County Government, Human Services, Leadership Workshop, Economy, Education, State Government, Humanities & Healthcare, a “Class-Planned” Quality of Life session, and a 21st Century Leadership Session.

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LBC Class 14 visited the state capitol and met with Governor Hutchison during one of their sessions.

Leadership Benton County is a regional leadership program coordinated by the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Bentonville/ Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce.

For information on available sponsorship

opportunities or to apply for the LBC 15 class, contact Amy Gober at (479) 619-3197 or Amy@ RogersLowell.com. Application packets are available at LeadershipBentonCounty.com or RogersLowell.com under the “Live & Work” tab, “Leadership Development” link.

April 2016 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |

ERDOS AT HOME 3335 Market St., Rogers

FIRST NATIONAL BANK 3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers

GENERATIONS BANK 3701 Southern Hills Blvd. Ste. 100, Rogers

GROUNDS GUYS Centerton

HONEYCOMB KITCHEN SHOP 213 W. Walnut St., Rogers

LIVING TREE PEDIATRICS, PLLC 1502 S.E. 28th St., Ste. 2, Bentonville

NEW PROVINCE BREWING CO. 1310 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers

SPMI - MY HR PROFESSIONALS 900 S.E. 5th St., Ste. 22, Bentonville

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.

SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE OFFICE Rogers

Wednesday, July 20 | 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 |

NEWS WHERE YOU LIVE

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | April 2016 Crafton Tull - 53 years Preformed Line Products Company - 47 years Kenty Rylee Automotive Solutions / NAPA Auto Parts - 43 years Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette - 40 years Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. - 37 years Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A. - 36 years Aero Med Express, Inc. - 35 years Dolle Electric - 34 years TWG Resources - 34 years

Auto Maintenance, Inc. Beaver Storage, LLC Boys & Girls Club Benton County - Rogers The Friendly Bookstore Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center Hook Line & Sinker Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life Manpower Northwest Arkansas Certified Development Star Shopper Upchurch Electrical Supply Company Wellington Place Apartments Office Wolfe Boat Works

Don’s Cold Storage & Transportation Dorsey Dental Lab, Inc. Gracious Living Interiors H & R Block The KAR Shop Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ranch at Pinnacle Point Apartments Steve Laners Toyota Northwest Straight’s Lawn & Garden Surplus Warehouse TreeHouse Sales & Solutions, Inc. Wachter Electric Company

21-30 years

6-10 years

Arkansas Autism Connection Arrowhead Building Supply Blew & Associates P.A. Core States Group Leo Cruz Daniels & Flynt The Equestrian Connection Inc. Girl Scouts - Diamonds AOT Grand Savings Bank Highlands Oncology Group, P.A. Jerry Hudlow Legend Treks

30+ years

Arkansas Public Theatre Assembled Products Corporation Dr. Karla Gaines, DDS Immanuel Baptist Church PCI Advance Title WSP Inc. Packaging & Distribution Specialists

11-20 years

American Diabetes Association Arkansas Support Network Arrowhead Boat Sales

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Acme Brick Aldi, Inc. Aloft Rogers Bentonville ALS Association of Arkansas Bentonville Glass Inc. Cleaner Solutions, Inc. Clear Energy, Inc. Community Clinic - Rogers Dental Com-Scape, Inc. Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill Crye-Leike Realtors/Main Office

2-5 years

Lori Rogers Agency Farmers Insurance Merry Maids Resources for Leading Sleep Number Sonic Drive In Southwestern Energy Company Vantage Point Communications

1 year

Above Grade Level-In Home Tutoring CMC Sealcoating & Linestriping, LLC Freedom5:one Ministries Molly Maid Movement Mortgage LLC Ozark Mountain Trading Co. & Outfitters Whataburger

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The official preview to the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship June 20-26 the tournament will celebrate its 10th anniversary and we are publishing a special preview section on Sunday, June 12.

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TO PLACE AN AD IN THIS SPECIAL SECTION, CALL:

Randy Saunders 479.549.8148 • rsaunders@nwadg.com or Barbara Smith 479.287.3899 • blsmith@nwadg.com

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

Presenting Sponsor:

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

June 14, 2016 Evolve Paleo Chef Lowell City Hall 216 N. Lincoln, Lowell

June 16, 2016

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: First Western

Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor: KNWA

Location:

June 1, 2016

Hosted by:

Location:

Life Style Dentistry

4001 Financial Parkway, Rogers

Speaker:

Topic:

Joe Corn Target Direct Mailing Services

Direct Mail Marketing

Location:

Address:

NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Speaker:

Topic:

Martha Londagin

Hot to Get a Government Contract for Women, Minority, and Disabled Veteran Business Owners

Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor: Whataburger

Presenting Sponsor:

Crain Automotive Team

Gold Sponsors:

Cox Business KFSM TV-5 / KXNW TV-34

September 28, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Continuing Education Sponsor:

June 16, 2016

NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates

Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

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 2016-2017 issue now.

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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.

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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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