June 2020 | Vol 15 Issue 6
Getting Back to Business
Whether in times of prosperity or times of crisis, your Chamber is leading the way, making sure we emerge stronger, together. From the very beginning of this crisis we’ve been there for you providing essential resources for COVID-19 information and guidelines. Now, it’s time to help you with the essentials of safely getting back to business in Northwest Arkansas.
#WeMeanBusiness See Story on Page 4
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��������� Getting Back to Business | Business Playbook
��������� Getting Back to Business | Educational & Marketing Opportunities
���������Small Businesses Finding Success with Creative Entrepreneurism
������ COVID-19 Clouds Are Forming on the Horizon for the Governor and Legislators as Regular Session Looms
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������ Members Helping Members | Sale Helps Members Secure PPE for Reopening
����� Chamber Celebrates Economic Development Week by Recognizing Businesses
�����Membership Tips | How to Submit Member News
����� Business and Community Partnerships Providing Pathways to Careers
����� Shop Local. Support Local. Travel Local.
�����#WeMeanBusiness Campaign Promotes How to Do Business with Member Businesses
����Census 2020 | Have You Been Counted?
����New Members | April 2020
����Membership Renewals | April 2020
����Annual Chamber Picnic June 12 | Be Our Guest!
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 2
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CHA M BE R S TAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com
Jon Moran Senior Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com
Jeff O’Neill Director of Special Events jeff@rogerslowell.com
Ronnie Webb, Jr. Destination Sales Manager | Visit Rogers ronnie@rogerslowell.com
J.R. Shaw, IOM Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com
Vickie Grotts, IOM Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com
Loretta Gomez Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com
Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com
Katie Burns Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com
Geovanny Sarmiento Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@rogerslowell.com
Sheree Barnes Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. sheree@rogerslowell.com
Ike Reichenbach DTR Market Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. ike@rogerslowell.com
Shelle Summers, IOM Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com
Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com
Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com
Lance Lloyd Community Relations Manager lance@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com
Ross Phillips Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com
Marni Rogers, IOM Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com
Luz Palmerin Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Visit Rogers luz@rogerslowell.com
Brad Phillips Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com
Shey Bland Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc. shey@rogerslowell.com
Kelly Parker, TMP Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com
Ashley Matsumura Customer Relations Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com
Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com
Luke Wiggins Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com
B OARD OF DIREC TORS 2020 Directors
Executive Committee
Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances Chairman-Elect | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Treasurer | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum
Leah Acoach, FHB Ventures Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Mike Power, First Security Bank David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP
2021 Directors
Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum, Arvest Bank David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, Runway Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop
Ex-Officio Directors
David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Latricia Hill-Chandler, Arvest Bank Operations Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC
Division Chairs
Community Development - Leah Acoach Membership Services - Tanya Smith Economic Development - Tom Allen
Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Bianca Montoya, Bike NWA John-Michael Scurio, George’s
Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper
2022 Directors
Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing, Inc. Angela Grayson, Precipice IP Denten Park, Northwest Health Curt Stamp, Cox Business Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas
Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez, United Bank Emma Willis, Mangan Holcomb Partners Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Amiee York, Black Hills Energy
Audit Committee David Vaden Ron Branscum Knight Weis
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R E O P E N I N G S A F E LY |
Business Playbook
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s we move forward, we know you are anxious to reopen your doors. To ensure the safety of our community and help you navigate this getting back to business phase, we created the
Rogers-Lowell Area is Open for Business Playbook. It includes many of the recommendations
developed by the Governors Economic Recovery Task Force, guidelines from the CDC and other federal, state
Open for Business PLAYBOOK
ESS G YOUR BUSIN FOR REOPENIN OF COVID-19 IN THE AGE
and local agencies. This Playbook will help prepare you to safely serve your customers and accommodate your
has publicly declared any new legislation will include liability
employees. View & Download Playbook
protections. It was reported during the webinar that Governor
Working Safely There are businesses that have gone through the entirety of the crisis while continuously having staff working safely at the workplace and successfully surviving. A common thread among these businesses
Hutchinson’s current Executive Order 20-18 does address a lot of the issues of temporary liability protections for health care providers and emergency responders who are providing medical services in support of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Some lawsuits have been filed and more are likely to follow. The
has been making staff and customers feel safe. These businesses have
defense bar has expressed four areas of concern: exposure for lawsuits
been noticeably disciplined with social distancing, sanitizing, wearing
is high for business; product liability is a major concern (especially in the
masks when appropriate and honoring a “don’t show up sick” policy.
meat processing and supply chain areas); medical liability is a concern for
The Chamber’s President/CEO, Raymond Burns summed it up nicely
providers (especially if guidelines are not followed), and for employers
when he said, “remember, it all begins with your safety for employees
there is concern if employees can prove they contracted COVID-19 on the
and it carries through to the customer.”
job; and lastly, securities litigation is the fourth area of concern.
Safety | Liabilities & Guidelines
offered up the seven best ways to position yourself against legal
During the webinar, Robert George, Friday, Eldredge & Clark,
In May, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce hosted a
claims: follow public health guidance (comply and then some);
webinar called COVID-19 Liability Issues for Business and discussed
keep up with up with your peers in the industry; use third party
the need for new legislation for business liability protections. The
professionals (consultants, cleaning services, etc.); document your
sentiment is that any protections adopted for businesses need to be
practices; document your attempts to acquire materials (e.g., personal
timely, targeted, and temporary to gain passage in Congress and state
protective equipment); plan now for COVID-19 outbreaks in your
legislatures. Polling suggests that 84 percent of Americans prefer
workforce; and update your leave policies so that they are specific to
some sort of lawsuit protections for business. Senator McConnell
COVID-19 concerns.
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7 Ways to Position Yourself Against Claims
Keep Up with Your Peers in the Industry
Follow Public Health Guidance (Comply and Then Some)
Use Third Party Professionals
(Consultants, Cleaning Services, Etc.)
Document Your Practices
(e.g., Personal Protective Equipment)
Update Your Leave Policies so that They are Specific to COVID-19 Concerns
Plan Now for COVID-19 Outbreaks in Your Workforce Source:
Document Your Attempts to Acquire Materials
Robert George | Friday, Eldredge & Clark
In late April, to focus our time and resources most effectively, we
REOPENING |
Educational & Marketing Opportunities Chamber-to-Community (C2C) | Back to Business NWA Series An important activity of our Chamber’s mission is convening the community to collaborate, plan and imagine together. We’re always
surveyed our Members and asked them for ways that we could continue assisting them during the COVID-19 Recovery Period. One survey question asked for member feedback on topics that they wanted to learn more about for potential webinars. We listened and put together the C2C Back to Business NWA Series focusing on topics dedicated to helping members get back to reopen and get back to business. Below are links to webinars that have been recorded and a link to the RogersLowell.com Events Calendar to stay on top of upcoming C2C series webinars (more are continuously being added): • • • • • • •
Creating Our Vision in 3(D)! Affordable Marketing Solutions with the Chamber Leveraging Freelancing for Small Business Growth Pandemic EEO Issues, Tips and Strategies Legal Considerations for Reopening a Business Update on PPP and Other Resources for Small Businesses LinkedIn for Thought Leadership: Grow Your Network and Own Your Industry
Community Builders |
looking for ways to bring the right people together at the right time. One way we do it is our Chamber-to-Community (C2C) events. C2C’s are designed to provide opportunities for Chamber members and our community to come together for education and discussion on important topics impacting the community.
Turn the page to learn about our
Back to Business Marketing Kit
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$100 Back to Business NWA Marketing Kit | Available June through August The Chamber’s We Mean Business campaign showcases Members’ stories about getting back to business in our social media. As part of this awareness-building campaign,
Back to Business NWA
Marketing Kit
we are offering (June through August) special savings for members on a special package of advertising and promotion tools.
Base Package – Save $300 Starting June 1, take advantage of our affordable ($100) advertising and promotion package available for a limited time (through August 31) to Chamber members – regularly valued at $400, it’s a savings of $300. This Kit helps your business increase awareness during the reopening period by marketing to the Chamber’s 20,000+ social media audience. You’ll reach more people, faster. The Marketing Kit’s base package increases your reach with one Chamber Voice of Business Blog post promoting your business and its reopening story (value of $200) and includes the ability to customize your messaging with an embedded video (must be under one minute run-time and provided by you – see guidelines). The base package also includes one premium social media marketing package - four weeks of social media promotion on the Chamber’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (value of $200).
Customize Your Marketing Kit: Add On to the Base Package to Save up to 35% Members who purchase the base package for
Add-On #3 | One Month of Premium Social Media Marketing Package – Regular Price: $200
Example Marketing Kit Package:
price depending upon how many add-ons:
1 Add-On – Save 10% | 2 Add-Ons – Save 25% | 3 Add-Ons – Save 35% Add-On #1 | One Month of eNews Banner Ads
Each member who purchases the Back to
Member purchases $100 base package and
Business NWA Marketing Kit will receive free
adds-on one month of eNews banner ads and a
access for six months (expires December 31,
half page Chamber Voice newsletter display ad.
2020) to the Google Online Marketing Academy, courtesy of Visit Rogers, a division of the Rogers-
PRICE | The total price is calculated:
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce (value of
$100 (Base Package) + $200 (eNews) +
$120 based upon a full year license cost of $240).
$150 (newsletter display ad) = $450
$100 also are eligible to choose up to three add-ons below and earn discounts on the total Marketing Kit
Added Bonus – Free Access for Six Months to the Google Online Marketing Academy
The Academy helps improve digital marketing efforts by providing online instruction,
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best practices, tips and more for maximizing online presence in Google’s products. Consumers are making hundreds of billions of searches withing Google products each hour. Learn how to get verified and manage your presence
SAVINGS | The total savings is calculated:
with Google My Business. Ensure that your
Member saves $300 on the base package
information is correct because complete business
(Monday Memo and Calendar at a Glance on
at the $100 price, $50 on the eNews banner
listings are 50 percent more likely to get a visit
Thursday) – Regular Price: $200
ad, $37.50 on the newsletter display ad, and
in-person after being seen online.
an additional $25 on the base package for a Add-On #2 | One Month of Chamber Voice of Business Newsletter (digital) Display Advertising – Regular Prices: 2-Page Spread $500; Full Page $300; and Half Page $150
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total savings of $412.50 for this customized Marketing Kit. Download the Order Form or call us to order your Marketing Kit now at (479) 636-1240.
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Small Businesses Finding Success with Entrepreneurism
Creative
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mall business owners who are meeting the needs of customers during a period of social distancing, fear and uncertainty are certainly earning their stripes as entrepreneurs. COVID-19 is the most impactful event of a generation and as business owners struggle to survive, many are finding opportunities to flourish with resilience, innovation, and determination. The Chamber’s popular social media campaign #WeMeanBusiness is recognizing businesses who are surviving with creative entrepreneurism. Here are some of the stories we have discovered.
LBC Studio A simple storefront at 105 W. Walnut Street provides little hint of the creativity and broad reaching business activities that lie within. Like her commercial space on the bricks of downtown Rogers, Laura Coello, and her design business LBC Studio, are difficult to encapsulate. She designs lots of products and makes business deals that might surprise her neighbors in the historic district. “I was attracted to downtown Rogers for several reasons,” commented Coello. “Most importantly, as a small woman-owned business, it is more affordable than other regions in Northwest Arkansas. And, I just love the look and feel of downtown Rogers.”
Taking Care of Business – Innovative Design With more than 20 years of experience in design, branding, and product development, Coello’s clients rely on her for new innovative product ideas and packaging design solutions that earn placement on the shelves and e-commerce sites of major retailers. She provides the latest in trends, colors, and patterns for products that are eventually sold in big box
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stores. She can conceptualize a product from start to finish or work with a client to identify what
Adapting to Social Distancing The COVID-19 pandemic has not
scheduled to hit Sam’s Club in the Fall of 2020. These products are among the dozens
is or is not working and make improvements to
dramatically impacted her business. “For the
each season that Coello designs to attract the
make it more marketable and more profitable.
most part it has been business as usual since I
attention of Christmas shoppers.
With dozens of products and hundreds of
don’t work with the public,” explained Coello.
These, as with many consumer products she
moving parts, the LBC Studio workflow can’t
Her product photoshoots are probably impacted
develops, Coello has been involved every step
be defined with anything less than a massive
the most. “The coronavirus situation is costing
of the way. She creates the designs, specifies the
flow chart. She specializes in textiles and toys
everyone more time and that means more
raw materials, presents samples to the buying
but works across many other categories like
money.” She brings in one photographer to work
teams, designs the packaging, and photographs
outdoor, housewares and even food. It takes
with fewer models to ensure they have room
the product for packaging and dotcom.
about six months for a single product to come
to accommodate social distancing. But, having
Coello’s international business operation is an
to market and there are dozens of steps to mass
worked from home for 10 years, largely meeting
unexpected addition to the brick lined streets
produce the products that line the walls of her
with national and international clients online, her
and historic buildings of downtown Rogers. “For
studio. Whether she is designing an inflatable
process hasn’t changed much.
me, downtown Rogers provides a charming, up
raft shaped like a giant swan to accommodate
A few weeks into the Spring coronavirus
and coming area to plant some creative roots,”
you and six of your closest friends or preparing a
outbreak her studio looked more like Christmas.
she explained. “I continue to be optimistic for
photo shoot with a fall bedding line, she makes
An assortment of holiday bedding and whimsical
the future of the retail industry that is thriving in
the process look seamless.
plush robes with stuffed animal hoods were
Northwest Arkansas and appreciate the business I
being readied for a photoshoot of product
have with Walmart and Sam’s Club.”
Turn the page to see how
Resource Design & American Estates have gotten creative in how it does business in the current climate
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Resource Design Resource Design (Rede), an architecture and design firm based in downtown Rogers, has been implementing creative ways to weather the disruptions of COVID-19. Architect Jessica Hester assumed her role as the new owner and CEO of the almost 30 year-old firm on January 1, 2020, continuing to work with Rede’s established portfolio of clients, and expanding the scope of Rede’s design work by bringing on board artist Dayton Castleman as the new Director of Visual Thinking in early March.
Adapting to Working Remotely By mid-March, in response to the growing awareness of the impact of COVID19, and the measures required to fight its spread, Rede’s employees agreed to work remotely to protect the company’s employees and clients. They adopted a common online platform for voice, video, and text communication among their team, while maintaining a couple of employees working at their 1st Street office to support some of the functions that require on site work such as printing and receiving deliveries. While forced to lay off several employees temporarily, CARES Act/PPP assistance allowed the firm to bring back a fully operational staff. “It was a disorienting week to start a new job,” says Dayton. “Jessica and I settled on my odd job title after weeks of deliberating over what you call a person whose job is to think creatively across all dimensions of the business, and by day six I’m working from my basement.” “This kind of disruption was a new wrinkle for every single business, and while our work became focused on understanding how our clients were adapting, and on saving our team and our ship, it also allowed us to explore how we could deploy our expertise for the benefit of our community in some unique ways.”
Making Time to Help the Community In the first days of the shut-down Rede spearheaded a project to facilitate the design and fabrication of clear acrylic “aerosol boxes” intended to provide an added layer of protection for healthcare workers during the process of intubation. The project was supported by Mercy Hospital and benefitted from technical assistance through the Amazeum. With donated fabrication, assembly, and delivery assistance from The RoArk Group, and fiscal sponsorship by Rogers Experimental House to administer donations from area individuals and businesses (First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, Bailey and Oliver Law Firm Rogers, BNSF Logistics Springdale), the project was able to distribute 85 boxes to hospitals and healthcare facilities in Arkansas at no cost to the recipient institutions, covering the entire regional Mercy Hospital system, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Conway Regional, and Ozark Community Hospital, as well as the Rogers Fire Department EMT units. They have continued their community-focused work with a project to provide protective interaction screens for area businesses looking for customized passive protection for their customers and employees. Using what they have learned working with hospitals, their goal is to provide custom-designed safety equipment to area businesses that give an added layer of protection while interfering as little as possible with customer service. They are also shaping an initiative to provide pro bono architecture and design work for projects either on hold because of COVID-19, or for businesses working to make space modifications to increase customer and employee safety in the era of this pandemic.
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American Estates
hours and began an increased number of
new and existing clients. “People have been
emails and phone calls with their clients. Using
spending more time at home than ever before,
of American Estates, are makers of original
proper precautions, they also offer one-on-one
and they are keenly aware of their surroundings,”
furniture using wood harvested in Arkansas.
appointments with clients in their showroom
reflected Niki. “It’s been incredibly meaningful
They have a manufacturing facility in Lowell and
in the historic building at 103 W. Walnut
to be able to help provide functional relief
a showroom in downtown Rogers. Each piece
Street. Additionally, they took this opportunity
and excitement to families who are facing so
of furniture is crafted by hand with premium
provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to launch
much change and uncertainty in these days.”
materials and a careful attention to detail. One
their online store at www.theamericanestates.
Commercial clients are also making needed
of the things that sets them apart is they work
com/shop. The new website is their first step
updates to their spaces while they are finding
directly with customers to choose the perfect
into e-commerce.
time to focus on different aspects of operating.
Discovering New Product Opportunities
Jesse Weegens have loved seeing the community
Niki and Jesse Weegens, co-owners
details for their space, and customize all aspects of a project – the design, dimensions, materials, finish, and all the final details.
Rethinking How to Do Business Like many other local businesses, the Weegens had to abandon their normal store
The reduction of hours in their showroom
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nikki and come together to support local businesses during this crazy time. “It has been refreshing to see the
did not mean a reduction in business. They have
increase in appreciation and mindfulness for
had a new opportunity to build furniture that
small businesses, and we couldn’t be prouder to
adds function and beauty to the homes of both
be part of this amazing community!”
Do you have a story of creative entrepreneurism during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let us hear from you so we can help tell your story and help the community learn how to do business with you. Contact Us at www.RogersLowell.com/forms/contact-us or email Justin@RogersLowell.com so we can
tell your story.
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COVID-19 Clouds Are Forming on the Horizon for the Governor and Legislators as Regular Session Looms
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here have been 46 governors of Arkansas, and most of
the last regular legislative session of his time as governor. Hutchinson
them entered the office with bold visions and legislative
has been successful in his tenure and has served the people of
agendas to make the state of Arkansas a better place
Arkansas well. Like many governors before him, Asa Hutchinson has
for its residents. However, many governors of Arkansas
also arrived at the crossroads of his own long and storied political
have found that those bold visons and agendas were
career. Time and circumstance have arrived to present COVID-19 for
completely altered by time and circumstance. Politics is an institution that is dictated by the tyranny of the moment, and many governors have risen to respond to their “moments”, with time and its passing serving as the ultimate judge of their actions. On April 23, 2013, Governor Mike Beebe signed the Arkansas
him and the members of the General Assembly with their “moment”.
Budgetary Issues Forming There is no arguing that the state budget will be impacted by the state’s response to the COVID-19 virus. To what extent that impact will
Medicaid Expansion Act into law. The new law was known as the “Private
be felt remains to be seen, but most legislative observers will agree that
Option” and served as a model of bipartisan legislation for the rest of
it is going to be substantial. The long streak, in which revenues for the
the country to follow. It was passed during the last regular legislative
state have exceeded forecasts, has ended abruptly. As a response to the
session of Governor Beebe’s long and storied career in state government.
pandemic, the state has already spent down the bulk of its accumulated
Although he had not planned on it, the Private Option would serve as
surplus during a special session held in February. In the next session,
Mike Beebe’s legacy and crowning achievement as Governor.
State Agencies will likely have to identify cost-saving measures in their
In January of 2021, Governor Asa Hutchinson will also be facing
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budgets, which will affect the services that they provide.
To continue the prosperity that Northwest Arkansas has enjoyed for Members Helping Members | so long, the business community will be working with our legislators to keep those hard-fought-for tax reforms in place, while championing legislation and sound fiscal policies that will lead to more population growth and job expansion in Northwest Arkansas. A Special Session?
Sale Helps Members Secure PPE for Reopening
Liability issues that are influencing business are driving the early discussion among legislators for the governor to issue an Executive Order and call for a special session to pass some form of liability protections from an onslaught of litigation for health care providers and businesses owners. At the time of this writing, chances are 50/50 that the governor will call a special session. If he does, it will be up to him to decide what issues are placed in the call for legislators to consider.
Business Will Be Impacted As the legislature meets again this time next year, there is some concern in the business community that the tax reforms passed in the 2019 legislative session could possibly be delayed because of the financial situation the state finds itself. Measures to cut the corporate income tax, to implement the single-sales factor, and extend the “net operating loss carry forward� were measures that served as the core of the recommendations proposed by the Tax Reform Task Force that met in the interim before the last regular session. The Chamber will be monitoring this situation closely and be working next session to keep these much-needed tax reforms in place.
An Unprecedented Time? The Arkansas economy has not seen a sudden jolt of this magnitude since the Great Depression. At the time Arkansas entered the Great Depression, it was a mostly poor and rural state, and Benton County was one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in
Pictured is Joe Papczynski (right), long-time Chamber member
the country. Now it’s almost a century later, and Arkansas may still be
representing Go Brands, who organized a PPE (Personal Protective
considered a rural state, but it has made great strides economically,
Equipment) sale May 16-17 at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall.
and Benton County is now the wealthiest county in Arkansas and
A portion of the product was donated to Kent Eikenberry (left) and
serves as the epicenter of one of the fastest growing regional
the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, receiving more than $2,000 worth of
economies in the country.
hand sanitizer and masks because of the sale.
To continue the prosperity that Northwest Arkansas has enjoyed
The purpose of this sale was to get badly needed PPE to
for so long, the business community will be working with our legislators
businesses that are reopening in Northwest Arkansas. Hundreds of
to keep those hard-fought-for tax reforms in place, while championing
businesses and individuals showed up to buy supplies and support the
legislation and sound fiscal policies that will lead to more population
Food Bank. Additional product is available by calling Joe for orders or
growth and job expansion in Northwest Arkansas.
refills at (479) 263-8441.
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Chamber Celebrates
Economic Development Week by Recognizing Businesses
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rkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaimed the first week of May as Economic Development Week in Arkansas. The week also coincided with National Travel and Tourism Week. Chambers, cities, and travel and tourism professionals across the state united to
celebrate the value that tourism and a strong economy bring for our businesses and personal wellbeing. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rogers mission work (economic development and destination marketing) goes hand-in-hand to establish a vibrant, thriving community. As part of celebrating Economic Development Week, the Chamber reached out to members and highlighted those who wanted to participate in a social media campaign recognizing the impact their businesses have on our region’s history and economy. Many of these posts were also shared on social media by Visit Rogers to promote the strong tourism destination that our community has become. In total, the social media campaign’s posts accumulated more than 70,000 people reached and amassed more than 60,000 impressions with nearly 10,000 engagements. View a full list of businesses highlighted during Economic Development Week on the Chamber Voice of Business Blog at RogersLowell.com/Blog.
About Your Chamber We are a nonprofit business and community development organization serving Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas. While we work in close partnership with the city governments in Rogers and Lowell, we are a private entity and not a government agency. Working with our members, partners and investors, together we are the trusted source for growing our region’s business, activating high-impact leaders and building a strong and diverse community. Ultimately, we help create a cohesive and connected community where people want to visit, live, invest, work, and play. Learn more about our Vision. Mission and Values.
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Economic Development Week
Featured Small Businesses Komodo Modern Asian Cuisine NU Marketing Walker Brothers Beautiful Lives Boutique House Inc./Thrive Real Estate Joe Thielen Insurance Agency American Estates Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Level 5 Architecture Tie 1 On ASAP For Social Media Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Pre-school HOTWORX Natural State Beer Co. Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café Andy’s Frozen Custard Hook Line & Sinker Kwik Kar Center Samaritan Community Center Arkie Apparel Fish City Grill Bolder Coffee PIXEL: A School For Media Arts Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry, PLLC CRD Real Estate & Development
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Business and Community Partnerships Providing Pathways to Careers
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he Rogers Public Schools initiated the Career Launch Work-Ready program in February of this year. The goal of program is to provide opportunities for
students to participate in certification and training programs to prepare them for careers following high school graduation. The program is designed for current seniors and 2019 graduates who will soon begin new jobs and careers. The twenty-seven certification and
The early school closures and pandemic guidelines established new landmarks for how education and learning would continue during the remaining of the school year.
training programs were purposely selected to
had just been “launched� and students were beginning the programs. With new guidelines in response to the pandemic, on-line instruction quickly replaced on-site teaching and learning, including the certification and training programs. With determination to continue the Career Launch Work-Ready program for the students, planning and work began to re-design the formats of the certification courses and trainings to ensure compliance with emerging guidelines related to the pandemic.
align with employment and workforce needs
to begin the certification and training programs
within the Rogers community and Northwest
they had selected, each of which would bring
Partnerships with Local Business and Industry Strengthen
Arkansas region.
them one step closer to a job and career. The
Working collaboratively with local business
news of the COVID-19 pandemic would soon
and industry partners throughout March and
change the educational landscape for students,
April, new program designs emerged, and
teachers, parents and the community. The
partnerships grew stronger each day. The
early school closures and pandemic guidelines
connection between education and industry
had registered for the certification and training
established new landmarks for how education
had become more evident and meaningful in
programs that were scheduled to begin on
and learning would continue during the
the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. History is
March 1, 2020. With high school graduation just
remaining of the school year.
filled with stories of amazing accomplishments
COVID-19 Changes Educational Landscape By the end of February, over 50 students
a couple months away, students were anxious
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The Career Launch Work-Ready program
that have come from people working together
to overcome adversity. And so‌this article is
Systems and other trainings at the Business
care industries. Katie has been a valuable
dedicated to those that have helped make the
and Industry Training Center. The director
liaison among the local trade industry and the
certification courses and trainings possible for
of the center, Julie McAllister, has been very
students who are seeking employment with
our students.
helpful in providing the students training
local companies.
Petra Allied Health and Medical College Petra Allied Health and Medical College will
sessions that would accommodate each student’s schedule. She has also secured seats in upcoming trainings for the students to
FANUC Robotic Training The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
provide them additional skills and knowledge
and NorthWest Arkansas Community College
provide online Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA),
that will be beneficial as they seek employment
will continue to provide the FANUC Robotic
Phlebotomy Technician and Veterinary Assistant
with local trade industries.
Training to students this summer. Students will
courses for our students. Renee Anderson and the past month to design an online platform for
NWA Construction Safety, Inc. | OSHA-10 Training
the courses that students would have access to
NWA Construction Safety, Inc. has
Joshua Anderson have worked diligently over
have the opportunity to obtain FANUC industry certification in reduced class size settings at the Northwest Arkansas Robotic Training Center in Fayetteville.
from home or off-site locations. They have been
provided OSHA-10 training to over two
tremendous partners and have expressed a
hundred students in the Rogers Public Schools
express its sincere appreciation and gratitude
commitment to helping the students complete
during the 2019-2020 school year. Owner, Katie
to their business and industry partners for their
the courses and certification assessments over
McCarty, will offer the OSHA-10 and OSHA-30
continued support and assistance as they navigate
the summer months.
General Industry Safety Training to students in
the challenges of the pandemic together.
Business and Industry Training Center Several students will begin Electrical
June. She has been instrumental in providing
The Rogers Public Schools would like to
Partnerships help students with
the safety training for students who will pursue
opportunities to gain valuable skills and
jobs in the construction and related trade skills
certifications that will help prepare them for
industries, as well as agricultural and health
bright futures.
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Shop Local. Support Local. Travel Local.
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ravel is still very limited around
experience everyday farm life at Dogwood
support a new shop, visit a local attraction,
the world. Visit Rogers encourages
Hills Guest Farm in Harriet, and hit the trails
and continue to support your usual local
you to travel locally in-state and
in Northwest Arkansas.
establishments as well.
explore the city you live in. Now is the time to take a few days and
Explore Northwest Arkansas
When traveling or visiting businesses in your city, we suggest:
head to the city in Arkansas you keep meaning
Right here in Rogers and Northwest
to visit or check out that attraction in your own
Arkansas, you can test your skills on the new
distancing, wearing a mask, and following
city you have never explored.
Monument Trails at Hobbs State Park, explore
group size recommendations for gatherings
the cave at War Eagle Cavern, take the family
• Calling ahead to check business hours and to
Plan Your Arkansas Adventure Arkansas, The Natural State, is known for
for a picnic and walk at Lake Atalanta, break out the kayak for adventures at the Siloam Springs
abundant parks and wilderness areas. With
Kayak Park, fish on Beaver Lake, soar through
terrain featuring mountains, caves, rivers, and
the railcar at The Railyard Bike Park, enjoy a
hot springs, there are places all over the state
family day out at the Rogers Aquatics Center,
that bring adventure to life. Arkansas has
and so much more. Visit our “things to do” page
everything from soft adventure for anyone of
to start planning your next outdoor adventure.
any skill level to enjoy to extreme adventure that’s not for the faint of heart. Throughout the state, you can mine
Support Local Businesses While traveling the state or staying locally,
• Following all CDC guidelines for social
see what guidelines they have in place • Checking the COVID-19 page on the Chamber website for up-to-date information
New TV Spot to Promote State Tourism Visit Rogers has launched a 15-second television spot in conjunction with Arkansas State Tourism this month. Be on the lookout for outdoor inspiration in Rogers! Follow Visit
for diamonds in Murfreesboro, relax in the
we urge you to support the community’s local
Rogers on Facebook (@visitrogers), Instagram
springs and spas in Hot Springs, ride your
businesses. They need our support through
(@visitrogersar), and Twitter (@visitrogers) for
bike over the Big Dam Bridge in Little Rock,
these trying times. Try a new restaurant,
more travel ideas.
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#WeMeanBusiness Campaign Promotes How to Do Business with Member Businesses
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n April, The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce launched its #WeMeanBusiness social media campaign to generate awareness in the community of member businesses who are safely doing business and how to do business with them. Chamber Staff, Ambassadors, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors visited with members (observing social distancing and other safety guidelines), learned about their stories, took photos of their products/services, and posted to the Chamber’s social media platforms. The social media posts have achieved tremendous results in both reach and engagement. At the end of May, a total of 100 member businesses had been promoted as part of the campaign. Turn the page for a random sampling of some of the campaign’s posts. To read more, visit the Chamber’s social media at Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Meme’s Caribbean Flavour Meme’s Caribbean Flavour is serving the community by feeding people in need with to-go orders from her new restaurant at 115 N. Dixieland Road, Ste. 9. Owner Shurla “Meme” Jobe has partnered with her Keypoint Church
several weeks. We donate 1,000 loaves of fresh sandwich bread each week to the NWA Food Bank and another 400-500 loaves to different agencies in our area.” On April 22, Harris Baking Company’s board of directors voted to pay an Employee Appreciation Bonus to every employee. The $400
family, IDK? CAFE, NWA Givers and others to make hundreds of free
bonus equals $1 per hour for a 10-week period and will be paid the first
meals available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Jobe also showed
week of June.
appreciation for workers at the local unemployment office and delivered
Contact them at (479) 636-3313 or visit harrisbaking.com.
Caribbean Meals to these essential workers. Reach out to Shurla Jobe if you would like to recommend deserving essential workers or if you would like to support this project. You may further support this generous entrepreneur when you order a dozen of her Signature Hand Pies online. These fried pies are available at memescaribbeanflavour.square.site.
Beautiful Lives Boutique Beautiful Lives Boutique (BLB) opened in Bentonville, its third location, in November 2019 and recently expanded to an online shopping experience this March in response to the COVID-19 crisis. BLB is a nonprofit women’s thrift boutique that exists to support women and children experiencing crisis and vulnerability. They partner with seven local nonprofits and three global nonprofits to help
Harris Baking Co. Harris Baking Company, a 96-year-old Rogers company, has been
transform communities by resourcing and empowering those who have been marginalized. “We are consistently amazed by the generosity of the NWA
baking fresh bread products daily since early March to take care of their
community,” they said. “Whether donating high-quality women’s
customers in a 9-state area.
clothing or volunteering time in one of our stores, the individuals who
They have not laid off any employees and are partnering with a local employment agency to keep enough people available for
work with us help make our mission possible!” BLB invites you to hop online, donate your gently used women’s
the amount of product they are producing. They currently have 170
clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories, and/or volunteer with them.
employees with up to 25 temporary staffing employees each week.
You can shop online at www.shopblbbentonville.com and donate your
“Being a food company, we already practice good manufacturing practices (GMPs),” General Manager Jim Twiggs said. “However, we have improved several of our GMPs and focused on ‘minimizing the exposure’ for our employees. These improvements include sanitizing all common touch areas every four hours inside the plant (door knobs, touch screens, key pads, hand rails, etc.), limiting our sales team to no outside travel, restricting all visitors coming to the facility, not handling any packages until 24 hours after they have been delivered, equipping our route drivers with sanitizer and encouraging them to wipe down door handles, steering wheels and other high use areas of their trucks. We installed two new hand washing sinks, giving our employees more access to hand washing stations. As a company we practice safe distancing in all areas. We have gloves and masks available for all employees. The leadership team meets every morning for a few minutes to discuss how we can keep everyone safe while producing a quality product.” “Because we are so blessed, we want to do what we can for people in our community. For the past seven weeks we have fed our employees each Friday. We choose a different restaurant each week to provide these meals to our employees. We will continue to do this for the next
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clothes curbside at 1327 S. Main St. Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Shelter Shop
George’s, Inc.
The Shelter Shop, located at 2700 W. Walnut St. in Rogers, has
George’s Inc., with locations at 1000 N. 2nd St. in Rogers and 402
started adding items to their Facebook Shop page and customers
W. Robinson Ave. in Springdale, as well as its affiliate brands Forester
can call in to purchase that item. They can then do curbside pickup.
Farmers Market, Ozark Mountain Poultry and Quick N Eat, are proud to
This allows customers an opportunity to still shop and help The
help feed America during this unprecedented life event.
Shelter Shop with their mission of supporting children at Northwest
“As of today, all of our eight manufacturing plants are operating
Arkansas Children’s Shelter with food, clothing, necessities, doctor’s
in Rogers, Batesville and Springdale, Arkansas as well as Missouri,
appointments, and anything else they may need.
Tennessee and Virginia and we proudly continue to work hard to feed
“The safety and security of our customers is our top priority,”
America,” George’s Inc. said. “Due to the events of COVID-19, we have
The Shelter Shop’s Brandon Bulen said. “We continue to deep clean
enacted a robust plan to manage our business forward while taking care
everything even though part of our policy is to clean products before
of our valued team members. Our plan includes enhanced sanitation
they even hit the floor. Being able to go to online shopping allows us to
guidelines as well as an abundance of caution for all who enter our
continue our mission and goals of raising money for the shelter. We are
locations, including our own team members. We are still active in our
here for whatever we need to do to help the community and I can’t wait
hiring efforts for our plant locations and we take pride in our strength in
to see our customers in the future.”
fostering relationships, not only with each other and our team members
For more information, contact The Shelter Shop at (479) 202-5230 or visit nwacs.org/shelter-shop.
but with our valued customers, clients, vendors, corporate partners, growers and community leaders.” “As we are considered an essential business within the infrastructure of the USA, our Corporate Office locations in Rogers and in Springdale are also open at this time but, as expected, they have a limited number of essential employees on-site with the vast majority of our professional corporate workforce on a tele-work from home plan due to social distancing. We would like to sincerely thank all of our 7,000 team members and independent growers. Their continued hard work, loyalty and dedication is making a difference in order to keep food on the tables across our country – and doing all of this while staying safe within our various workplace locations. Our hats off to everyone for a job well done.”
SERC Physical Therapy SERC Physical Therapy’s clinicians at all Northwest Arkansas locations are still treating patients and following the latest CDC guidelines to keep patients safe using gloves, masks, and temperature scans before in-clinic treatments and telehealth visits if needed. “Our goal is to provide exceptional care and remarkable experiences,” Rogers Clinic Director Trevor Davidson said. “We know that the need for therapy does not stop during times of global crisis and are excited to be able to provide the same level of quality care that you have come to expect from us.” For more information, call (479) 636-1187 or visit serc.urpt.com/ locations/rogers.
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Census 2020 |
Have You Been Counted?
60.3% 55.0% 65.6% 68.0%
Self-Response Rate (%) 100% 0-15%
16-30%
31-40%
41-50%
51-56%
57-62%
63-68%
69-74%
75-85%
86-100%
50% 0%
Mar 19
Apr 2
Apr 16
Apr 30
May 14
May 28
*All figures come from 2020census.gov as of April 29, 2020
Make sure you, your family, your neighbors and friends are all counted! Head to 2020Census.gov if you haven’t completed the census and fill it out today, and encourage the rest of our community to do so, also.
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FHB VENTURES
SLIME STUDIO
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Now Accepting
APPLICATIONS for the 2020-2021 Class
LBC provides leadership training specific to the regional issues facing the county, and serves as a training ground for future leaders in Benton County. For more information and to download an application, click here: www.leadershipbentoncounty.org Deadline to submit applications is September 30. w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JUNE2020
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | April 2020 30+ YEARS
11-20 YEARS
Brick Street Brews LLC
Prairie Creek Development - 56 years
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Clark Contractors, LLC
Bob Maloney Collision - 55 years
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County - Rogers Unit
El Pueblo Market #1
Nabholz Construction - 47 years
Camp Bow Wow
Grand Savings Bank
ACE Glass - 43 years
Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
LegalShield - Russell Anzalone
Benchmark Group - 42 years
Crye-Leike Realtors/Main Office
Simplemachine
Al McCarty Jewelers - 41 years
Domino’s Pizza
Southern Reprographics, Inc.
Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A. - 40
Fish City Grill
Village on the Park Rogers
years
Hook Line & Sinker
Jiffy Kwick - 37 years
The House of Prayer
2-5 YEARS
Assembled Products Corporation - 34 years
Information Solutions Team, LLC
Freedom5:one Ministries
Open Avenues - 34 years
Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell
The House
Abundant Performance - 31 years
McGaugh RV Center
J. Hilburn Custom Menswear - Nancy Paul
Dennis Electric, Inc. - 31 years
PRO Clean
Legacy Transit Lines, LLC
Marvin’s Building Maintenance Co., Inc. - 31 years
Rockline Industries
Relocation Services of Arkansas
Saving Grace, Inc.
Tortilleria El Palomino / El Rinconcito Restaurant
21-30 YEARS
Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon
VFW Post 3031
DesignWorks
Steve’s Plumbing, LLC
Walter’s Boot & Shoe Repair
Kinco Constructors, LLC
Synergy Realty Group, LLC
New Hope Boarding & Grooming
Taco Bell
1 YEAR
Rainbow Cycle and Marine, Inc.
Wachter Inc.
Adult Day NWA
Sharp’s Show of War Eagle
D & A Roadside Service
Southwestern Sales Company
6-10 YEARS
State Farm Insurance - Alan Bauer
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PLLC
Warren Family Chiropractic
Visiting Angels of NWA
Belle Journée Spa
Woodland Research Northwest
Benton County Gun Works
Workman’s Travel Center Lowell / The Ozark Mountain Grill
Opera in the Ozarks
Annual Chamber Picnic June 12 | Be Our Guest! Due to COVID-19, the Picnic will be held at the Chamber’s Baggett-Trammel Conference
routine cleaning of all surfaces and supplies. Each year, Chamber members provide
Chamber’s friends and family. Come enjoy some delicious food and have some fun with
Room in downtown Rogers this year instead
hours of community service, give discounts
of Ward Nail Park in Lowell as it has been in
on goods needed for Chamber programs and
the past. Attendees may sign up for one of six
donate everything from snacks to door prizes
is required. To safeguard against community
20-minute time slots and must exit the room
for Chamber events.
spread, all Chamber events currently scheduled
after the 20 minutes have expired. Chamber
The Chamber staff would like to show its
your Chamber staff! There is no fee to attend but registration
are subject to being postponed and/or
staff will be following all safety precautions
gratitude for all of these little things (and big
cancelled with new dates and times to be
including the wearing of masks, gloves and
things, too) and express appreciation to the
announced later.
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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.
Participants of Events, Meetings & Gatherings To safeguard against community spread, all Chamber events currently scheduled are subject to being postponed and/or cancelled with new dates and times to be announced later. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines for community mitigation strategies to limit the spread of the coronavirus which include recommendations for “social distancing” - a conscious effort to reduce close contact between people and the community spread of the virus. In the spirit of doing the right thing and with an abundance of care around public health concerns for the coronavirus, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed upcoming events, meetings and other gatherings. The health and safety of you and your families are our number one priority. We will reevaluate the situation weekly and keep you informed about additional postponements as we learn more information. With this in mind, see some of our events below with notes about ways to attend either virtually or with a note about postponement. Be sure to check RogersLowell.com, review our eNewsletters (Monday Memo and Calendar at a Glance), and follow us on social media for updates about our events and meetings as well as developments that might affect business in Northwest Arkansas.
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNE
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SECOND 2 WEEKS OF JUNE
JUNE 12
Presented By | Arvest Bank
Each year, Chamber members provide hours
Join us online for Downtown Rogers VIRTUAL Art on
of community service, give discounts on goods
If you are looking to connect to businesses in
the Bricks Art Walk. National Pet Appreciation Week
needed for programs and donate for Chamber
Northwest Arkansas, join us online for this virtual
is June 7 to 20 so we chose the theme “All Creatures
events. The Chamber staff would like to show its
networking event while sipping coffee from home.
Great & Small.” We have invited artists from
gratitude for all our members do and express
throughout the region to share art that represents
appreciation to the Chamber’s friends and family.
pets and wildlife or other creatures in nature.
Come enjoy some delicious food and have some
June Host Sponsor | Evans Go Green
fun with your Chamber staff!
POSTPONED | NEW DATE TBD Presented By |
7 Brew Coffee and Aloft Rogers Bentonville June Host Sponsor |
Bancorp South
NEW DATE | SEPT. 24, 2020
NEXT DATE | JULY 15, 2020
Presented by |
This interactive-format program’s purpose
Great Southern Bank
is to inform members, prospects, and new
Host Sponsor |
representatives of all the benefits of their
Telecomp
membership investment, explain how to best utilize
Mix and mingle with other Northwest Arkansas
the Chamber’s programs and staff, and review all
business professionals and find out what other
of the work the Chamber does behind the scenes
businesses have to offer. It’s a great way to make
to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest
new contacts, generate business leads and find
Arkansas an ideal place to live, work, and play.
new vendors.
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Check www.RogersLowell.com Often for Updates and Information on Meetings & Events
We are dedicated to getting as much information out as possible, both about the COVID-19 situation as well as our policies regarding events and our calendar. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with our vendors, local officials, and everyone involved in the production of our events to set schedules moving forward throughout the year.
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