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2018 PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDE
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arly voting begins on Monday, May 7 for the Primary Election that will be held Tuesday, May 22. The Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce office location in Lowell will once again serve as an early voting center for Benton County. Early voting will take place at the Lowell Chamber Office, 506 Enterprise Dr. in Lowell from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday though Friday starting on May 7. For a full breakdown of election information view pages 4 and 5 of this newsletter.
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Focus on Community – Artosphere Festival Returns to Northwest Arkansas
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Focus on Community – National Accolades for Northwest Arkansas and Other Stories from Across the Community
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2018 Primary Election Guide
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Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week | May 6-12 NWA Emerging Leaders Collaborating with RLACC Government Affairs; Certification Program Assists Emerging Leaders and Organizations
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Welcome New Members | March 2018; Annual Chamber Picnic June 1 | Be Our Guest! Ribbon Cuttings | March 2018; Reminder – Don’t Forget to Assess by May 31 Chamber Membership Renewals | March 2018
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quick reference calendar | MAY Business Building Events
Upcoming Meetings
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5.3 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.3 | Hustle In Heels Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.3 | 2019 Legislative Candidate Forum 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Shewmaker Center at Northwest Arkansas Community College
Chamber of Commerce
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5.5 | Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament Weigh-in Begins at 2:00 p.m. | Prairie Creek Pavilion
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
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5.8 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Center for Nonprofits
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5.8 | Education Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.9 | K2J Connect: Industry Certification Discussion 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.9 | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Meeting 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.10 | Hustle in Heels Luncheon: Personalities in Your Professional Network 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Center for Nonprofits
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5.14 | Chamber University: Spanish Seminar Series 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.16 | NWA Spring Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Frisco Station Mall
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5.17 | Joint Business After Hours with Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | McLarty Daniel Buick GMC
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5.18 | Government Affairs Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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5.23 | Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. Postmaster send address changes to: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.
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STAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com
Brad Phillips Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com
Maddie Ward Special Events Coordinator maddie@rogerslowell.com
Kelly Parker Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com
J.R. Shaw Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com
Jon Moran Senior Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com
Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com
Luke Wiggins Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com
Katie Wright Chief Operations Officer katie@rogerslowell.com
Vickie Grotts Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com
Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com
Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@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
Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com
Heather Friday Finance Manager heather@rogerslowell.com
Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com
Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com
B OA RD O F D IRECTO RS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA
Chairman-Elect Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Treasurer Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker's Furniture & Appliance Past Chairman David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade President/CEO Raymond Burns RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
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2018 DIRECTORS
Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO David Roth, WorkMatters Tina Winham, Spin Master
2019 DIRECTORS
Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Payne Brewer, Arvest Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Harrison Kiser, Northwest Health Chris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Tom Allen, Sage Partners Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy Jesica Duert, Walmart Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum David Foster, APAC-Central Inc. Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers
Tom Hopper, Tallchamps, LLC Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of Lowell Judge Barry Moehring, Benton County Jerra Nalley, Runway Curt Stamp, Cox Business Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Paul Wood
2020 DIRECTORS
Leah Acoach, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc. 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
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Community Development - Tina Winham Membership Services - Keri Earwood Economic Development - Jeff Milford Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang
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Jill Bright, Jon Harrell, & David Vaden
2018 Fall | Chamber Event Guide Planner S AV E T H E D AT E S F O R T H E S E U P C O M I N G FA L L C H A M B E R E V E N T S
Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture Wednesday, August 8 | 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Rogers High School | Rogers Member Opportunities: • Donate Valuable Door Prizes for the Thank-ATeacher Celebration (minimum $50 Value) • Exhibit Booth Space Available for the Celebration Fair & Appreciation Breakfast • Sponsorships Now Available • Learn More at RogersLowell.com Welcome Teachers Back to School! This is our third annual event that celebrates local teachers who are making a big difference in the world. Teachers give our children so much and use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of workforce that will keep our businesses and our community thriving well into the future. Though we can never thank them enough, this event is an opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate all that they do. Donate Prizes, Purchase Your Exhibit Booth Space & Join Us! If you would like to donate a door prize to the Thank-A-Teacher Celebration, or sponsor the event, please contact Maddie Ward at (479) 636-1240. Booth space and sponsor booths are still available for the Celebration Fair & Appreciation Breakfast and may be purchased by visiting RogersLowell. com or contacting memberservices@rogerslowell. com. This is a great opportunity to present your products and services to more than 1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter schools, private schools and the community college. “Networking with a Purpose” Nonprofit Showcase at Business After Hours Thursday, August 16 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Acosta Sales & Marketing | Rogers Imagine a Business After Hours event that features local nonprofits by combining networking with trade show exhibits showcasing nonprofit organizations in Northwest Arkansas. That's the "Networking with a Purpose" Nonprofit Showcase event. In its third year, the event is presented by the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and the
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Meet contacts from a variety of organizations to find out how you may volunteer and contribute. Learn what services are provided by nonprofits and what products and services they need. Free admission to the public. Food and drinks will be available. Fall Golf Tournament Friday, September 7 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Tee Times Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. | Rogers • Team of Four $500 • Sponsorships Now Available • Register at RogersLowell.com Teams of four enjoy building business relationships on the golf course in a beautiful fall setting. Treat clients to a round of golf to seal the deal, say thank you to clients for their business or show your employees you appreciate them by inviting them to play. Prizes are awarded for top finishing teams and for individual winners of the longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), and lunch. The Good Life Experience Friday, September 14 – Saturday, September 15 Downtown Rogers Sponsorships Now Available The Good Life Experience is the Chamber’s newest annual event that celebrates the Rogers-Lowell Area’s quality of life and culture of food, arts, and outdoors. The weekend kicks off on Friday evening with a farmto-table dinner. On Saturday, low-cost workshops and classes on food, arts, and outdoors, “pop-up” in Downtown Rogers while a simultaneous marketplace with community business booths opens to the public. It’s going to be a wonderful experience for families, young professionals, and food, arts, and outdoor enthusiasts. Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair Wednesday, October 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Frisco Station Mall | Rogers • Trade Show Exhibit Booths: $250 for Members | $400 Non-Members • Sponsorships Now Available • Register at RogersLowell.com Each fall employers get a head start on hiring for the holidays at the Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair. Job seekers take advantage of this great opportunity to meet one-on-one with local
Human Resource professionals who understand what it takes to get hired, meet with employers and hand out their resumes. The job fair typically attracts 500+ job seekers and features 60+ employers and businesses.
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce (RLACC) Sporting Clays Classic Friday, October 12 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Flight Times Gunsmoke Sporting Clays | Garfield • Team of Four $300 (Includes Ammo and Goodie Bag) • Sponsorships Now Available • Register at RogersLowell.com The second annual RLACC Sporting Clays Classic offers members a unique and fun opportunity to network with other business professionals and conduct business on the shooting range. Sponsors may invite special customers/clients to join them as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day of team building. Shooters receive continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages. Experienced and novice shooters alike are encouraged to attend and bring colleagues, clients, family and friends out for a fun day of clay shooting. Bowling for Business - 9th Annual Friday, November 9 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rogers Bowling Center | Lowell • Team of Five $120 ($195 for Non-members) • Individual Bowlers (Will be assigned to a Team) $30 ($50 for Non-Members) • Sponsorships Now Available | Sponsor a Lane for Only $400 • Register at RogersLowell.com Not everyone can golf, but almost anyone can bowl! Join us for this exciting teambuilding event in November. It will be held at Rogers Bowling Center for an afternoon of food and fun competition. This event is growing in popularity each year mainly because it is perfect for fostering teamwork among your employees. It's great exercise too! Team awards are presented for highest and lowest scores, best team shirts and more! Get registered early as there is room for only 32 teams – it will sell out quickly. The price includes two games, all-youcan-eat-and-drink (snacks and beverages).
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2018 PRIMARY ELECTION GUIDE Legislative Primary Election Races set for Benton County There are three contested races in the Republican Primary Election for the House of Representatives that involve districts in Benton County. Incumbent Representatives in House Districts 90, 91, and 93 have drawn opponents.
District 90 (Southwest Rogers, Lowell)
District 91 (West Rogers, Centerton, Gentry) District 93 (Bentonville)
Incumbent: Representative Jana Della Rosa (R)
Incumbent: Representative Dan Douglas (R)
Incumbent: Representative Jim Dotson (R)
Challenger: Kendon Underwood (R)
Challenger: Scott Richardson (R)
Challenger: Gan Nunnally (R)
Representative Della Rosa is from Rogers and is seeking her third term in the House. She is being challenged by Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs. Della Rosa has been tested by primary challengers in previous elections and received the Legislative Appreciation Award from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for her votes during the 2017 legislative session. Underwood is an attorney who is making his first run for office. The winner of this contest will go on to face the Democratic candidate, Kati McFarland, in November.
Representative Dan Douglas is seeking his fourth term in the House. Douglas is a farmer and businessman from Bentonville. He is currently the Chairman of the Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee. Dan was also awarded the Barclay-Matthews Award for Distinguished Legislative Leadership at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration held in February. He is being challenged by Scott Richardson of Bentonville. The winner of this contest will not face a challenger in the General Election in November.
Representative Jim Dotson is seeking his fourth term in the House. He is the Co-Chair of the Arkansas Legislative Council and received the Legislative Appreciation Award from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for his votes during the 2017 legislative session. He is being challenged by Gan Nunnally of Bentonville. Nunnally is a long-time Bentonville businessman who operates his family-owned automobile dealership, George Nunnally Chevrolet. Gan is currently serving as an appointee of Governor
Incumbent Representative Jana Della Rosa (R)
Incumbent Representative Dan Douglas (R)
Incumbent Representative Jim Dotson (R)
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Challenger Scott Richardson (R)
Challenger Gan Nunnally (R)
Election Information County Clerk’s Office
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BENTONVILLE 215 E. Central
May 7-11 (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) May 12 & 19 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
SILOAM SPRINGS 707 S. Lincoln
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Election Commission
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ROGERS 2109 W. Walnut St.
May 7-11 (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) May 12 & 19 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) May 14 -18 (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) May 21 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Early Voting Locations Bentonville
Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Workforce Development Board. The winner of this primary will face the Democratic candidate, Gayatri Agnew, in the General Election in November. Legislative Candidate Forum | May 8 All the candidates in the Republican Primary for the House Districts that lie in Benton County have been invited to participate in a Legislative Forum on Thursday May 3, 2018. The RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders are hosting this forum. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. that evening and will be held in the Peterson Auditorium of the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development, located on the campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College. There is no cost to attend the forum and it is open to the public.
Get Connected with Jon Moran from Arkansas’s Capitol Hill! @ RLACC_Gov
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FIRST LANDMARK 206 SE 28th St. BAPTIST
May 7-11 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) May 14-18 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Bella Vista
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RIORDAN HALL 3 Riordan Rd.
May 7-11 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) May 14-18 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
FIRE STATION 101 Town Center
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Rogers
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INTRUST BANK 3300 Market, Ste. 130
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Lowell
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ROGERS-LOWELL 506 Enterprise Dr. CHAMBER
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Centerton
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REACH CHURCH 900 W. Centerton Blvd.
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Garfield
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NEBCO COMMUNITY 17823 Marshall St. BUILDING
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Gravette
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GRAVETTE CIVIC 401 Charlotte Street SE CENTER
May 7-11 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) May 14-18 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Locations, Hours, and Times listed here are only for early voting in the Primary Election. To view a list of the Election Day Vote Center locations for Benton County in the Primary and General Election, please go to the Benton County Election
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Advocating for the Small Business Community
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he Small Business Council (SBC) is a committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Established in 2005, the purpose of the SBC is to serve as an advocate for the small business community in and around Northwest Arkansas. Committee members are volunteers who work in and with small businesses within our community. These members take an active role in shaping Chamber programming designed for the benefit of the small business community. Educating, Onboarding and Recognizing Members SBC members are responsible for overseeing three key programs and are working towards adding additional programming in 2018 and beyond. The SBC plans business education courses where members teach members via Chamber University. Council members survey the small business
community then map out topics for the year that business owners have expressed an interest. SBC members also plan and host the bi-monthly Member Orientation program for Chamber members. This program allows new members to learn how to maximize their membership and existing members to get a refresher on all the Chamber offers. Each quarter the SBC selects a local small business to be recognized as an Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter, looking at business success and community giving as criteria to be selected. Members may nominate candidates at RogersLowell.com/small-business-of-thequarter by downloading the nomination form, completing it and returning to Steve Cox via email at steve@rogerslowell.com. Nominate a candidate now for the Outstanding Small Business of the 2nd Quarter before May 31. The announcement will be made at the end of June.
2018 Small Business Council Justin Mills, Walmart J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Corry Hull, One Digital Health and Benefits Martha Londagin, Legacy National Bank Kelli Gemmell, Milestone Construction Company, LLC Rob Gutterridge, Natural State Media Charlie Barton, Barton Consulting LLC Charlene Fields, Souls Harbor of Rogers, Inc. Don Ogden, Edward Jones Randy Durbin, Arvest Asset Management Carrie Wilson, Mass Mutual Financial Group J.D. Chambliss, First Security Bank Delanna Padilla Pennington, Padilla Smith Tolbert PLLC Kaala House, Keller Williams Jeremy Janes, Janes Insurance & Brokerage William Mertig, Sam's Club Brad Nelson, BHC Insurance Melissa Dysart, Tatum-Smith Engineers, INC Erin Reinker, RIN Interiors LLC Brent Carroll, People Source Staffing Professionals Chance Bulmer Shelle Summers, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Denise Thomas, World Trade Center Arkansas Steve Cox, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Lori Ann Lieblong, U of A Small Business & Technology Development Center
David Bernstein, SCORE Main Street Rogers, Main Street Rogers Jeff Salzer, Small Business Administration
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ver the past five years, the Rogers Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) department has increased the number of partnerships with local businesses, industries, nonprofit and civic organizations. These business partnerships have proven to be a vital part of the continued improvement of the district’s career and technical programs and alignment with current and projected workforce demands within both Rogers and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region. The CTE department is grateful for the businesses, industry and community partners participating in the Career & Technical Advisory Councils, classroom and school presentations, career conferences, facility tours, parent and student events, and career fairs as well as teachers participating in local business conferences and networking events sponsored by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Modern Day Workplace Training | Teacher Internships The CTE department is thankful to GLAD/ Clorox Manufacturing and Multi-Craft Contractors who participated in the Modern Day Workplace Training and Teacher Internship program, which was a collaborative endeavor with the Arkansas Economic Development Council (ADEC) and the Arkansas Department of Career Education. The ADEC provided training related to Lean 101 and Six Sigma practices that introduced teachers to strategies used within the modern workplace designed to create an efficient work environment. Teachers completing the training explored options to complete a summer internship within a local business and/or industry to learn more about the modern workplace environments and job skills. Aligning Industry Certifications with Workforce Demands Partnerships with local business and industry will allow CTE programs to develop and offer educational and training programs that focus on the skill sets that align with each respective business/industry certification requirements and workforce demands. The Rogers Public Schools recognizes the importance of providing students opportunities to obtain industry certifications that align with both the career programs offered within the district and corresponding career fields. Industry certifications provide the students with credentials that indicate both the academic and technical skills that they have achieved and can
demonstrate within the workplace. The Rogers Public Schools CTE department is very interested in working collaboratively with local businesses and industries to identify additional industry certifications that could be incorporated within the CTE courses to help prepare students for successful careers with local employers. A short list of example certifications is at the end of this article. For a full list of industry certifications that are currently offered within each CTE program of study in the Rogers Public Schools, visit the Chamber’s Blog at ImpactPossible.com/Voice/. Industry Certifications Advanced Manufacturing and Machine Tools • Calculated Industries Feed and Speed Programming Mastercam Levels I, Il, and Ill CNC Programming (Mill) • FANUC Robotics, programming and operator certifications • OSHA-10: General Industry Advertising & Graphic Design • Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop • Print & Digital Media Publications Using Adobe InDesign • Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator Automotive Technology Service • Engine Repair • Electrical/Electronics • Manual Transmissions & Drive Trains Business and Marketing • Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop
• Print & Digital Media Publications Using Adobe InDesign • Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator Career Guidance (College & Career Readiness and Internship) • National Career Ready Certification • College & Career Readiness Certification Certified Nurse's Assistant (Secondary Career Center) Construction (Trades) Technology • NCCER Core Certification • OSHA 10 General Industry Certification Commercial and Digital Photography • Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop Family and Consumer Sciences • Arkansas Food Handler • Serv-Safe Certification • Child Care Guidance, Management and Services Medical and Health Care Professions • First Aid • Pharmacy Technology Fundamentals • Patient Care Assistant Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone Training) • FAA Pilot Certification for Remote Pilot Vocational Agriculture • OSHA 10 General Industry Certification
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ARTOSPHERE FESTIVAL Returns to Northwest Arkansas
June | 2018 – Walton Arts Center will present the 9th Annual Artosphere: Arkansas' Arts + Nature Festival June 10-23, 2018 with events at locations across Northwest Arkansas. The Artosphere Festival celebrates art, music and nature with exciting performances, activities and events that the whole family can enjoy. Each year, Artosphere spotlights artists and performers from around the world who are inspired by nature and provides a creative framework for the community to discuss issues of sustainability and environmental awareness.
A family checks out art during an Artopshere Walk Tour
Exploration of Water This year’s festival explores water, a subject of crucial importance around the world, through large-scale art installations, a film series, performances and conversations. Musical Centerpiece As the musical centerpiece to the festival, Artosphere will again host the Artosphere Festival Orchestra (AFO) for three major concert performances: Live from Crystal Bridges: Mozart in the Museum; Beethoven Masterworks; and the Artosphere Festival Finale: The American Spirit. Trail Mix & Jane’s Walk Tours Artosphere Trail Mix also returns with two days of outdoor fun and entertainment along local trail systems, while a worldwide, citizen-led walking tour makes its debut at the festival. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free citizen-led walking conversations happening in hundreds
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of cities around the world and inspired by writer and activist Jane Jacobs. The Artosphere Jane’s Walk Tours will uncover unseen aspects of the community during themed walks in Fayetteville, while encouraging walking as a way of connecting with neighbors. New Film Series | World’s Greatest Waterways A new Artosphere Film Series, featuring films for adults, kids and families, will explore the wonder, magic and reality of the world’s greatest waterways, the creatures that dwell there, and the generations of people who call the water home. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Walton Arts Center box office, by calling (479) 443-5600, or by visiting artospherefestival.org. For more information about the Artosphere Festival and a complete event lineup, download the Artosphere App from Google Play or the Apple App Store, or visit the website.
The Artopshere Festival Orchestra in Concert
National Accolades for
Northwest Arkansas
April | 2018 – Happiest and Healthiest The Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers MSA (Northwest Arkansas) was named the 50th "Happiest and Healthiest" region by Time.com. The researchers, who surveyed more than 337,000 people across America over the phone in 2016 and 2017, found that enjoying your work and learning new and interesting things every day are strong predictors of overall well-being, which includes physical, social, financial and community health. Best Places to Live U.S. News & World Report named Northwest Arkansas one of the “Top 25 Best Places to Live” in the United States, coming in 5th on the annual ranking. To determine the Best Places to Live rankings, the publication looks at data on the country's 125 largest metro areas, including the cost of living, job market, crime rates, quality of education and more. Here’s what the publisher said: “The fast-growing metro area in Northwest Arkansas has long been a strong contender in the Best Places to Live ranking, and this year is no different. Low cost of living compared with household income, strong population growth due to net migration and high quality of life scores all contribute to its No. 5 ranking for 2018.”
Ozark Regional Transit to Receive Federal Grant April | 2018 – Ozark Regional Transit will receive a $3.6 million federal grant to replace several buses destroyed by a fire at their Springdale headquarters in January of 2017. ORT has since operated using a majority of borrowed, leased or donated buses. On April 5, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced ORT would receive funding to replace the buses. Joel Gardner, Executive Director for ORT, said he will accept bids to purchase the remaining buses to restore the fleet to the number they had prior to the fire. He expects the bids to come before the ORT board for a vote in June. ORT was one of 453 eligible projects requesting nearly $2 billion in funding from the FTA. “Every day, working families across America rely on buses, and these grants will ensure that these vital services continue to be both safe and efficient,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said. For more information about ORT including their bus routes and contact information visit Ozark.org.
NWACC Wins National Award for Internal Fundraising Campaign NorthWest Arkansas Community College received a gold Paragon award for its internal fundraising campaign known as “iGive.” The award was presented March 18 at the annual conference of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The 2017 iGive fundraising campaign, which had a superhero theme, was executed in the fall of 2017 and raised a record $34,301. Faculty participation was 56 percent, and staff participation was 55 percent, up from 42 percent and 38 percent, respectively, in 2016. Karen O’Donohoe, planned giving officer for the NWACC Foundation, coordinated the drive and worked with a committee of volunteers to host activities at all NWACC locations. “We’re pleased to see the work and volunteer efforts of our faculty and staff recognized in this significant way,” O’Donohoe said. “The iGive campaign demonstrates to our stakeholders that our faculty, staff and students are willing to invest their time and money to support our community college. We appreciate their generosity immensely, and we know that through their donations, the college is able to provide more scholarships and support to significantly impact the lives of our students.”
Crystal Bridges Deputy Director Profiled in Alumni Magazine Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Deputy Director Sandra (Sandy) Keiser Edwards was recently featured in Western Illinois University's Western Alumni Magazine. She is also an ex-officio Chamber board member who contributes her expertise and leadership to the Rogers-Lowell community. Magazine Excerpt: After she spent nine years at the University of Arkansas, and oversaw a successful campaign raising more than $1 billion for academic programs, Sandy’s husband Clay passed away suddenly in January 2007. “Just when I was wondering what I was going to do, the Walton Family Foundation, with whom we had worked at the University of Arkansas, had recently announced the development of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and inquired about my interest,” Edwards recalled. “I was in a new phase in my life, and it took a while to determine what might be the best next move. I continue to be grateful that this remarkable opportunity presented itself at just the right time.” View the full article at wiu.edu/ alumni/Western_ News.php.
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Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week | MAY 6-12
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Did you know? ational Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. The theme of this year’s celebration, which will take place May 6 – 12, 2018, is “Travel Then and Now”, and marks the 35th anniversary of the 1983 congressional resolution that established NTTW. The week is all about celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel community over the course of the last several decades. Impact on Tourism in Arkansas Tourism is one of Arkansas's largest industries. In 2017, the state hosted more than 29.4 million visitors and brought in $7.87 billion in tourism expenditures. National Travel and Tourism Week provides the perfect opportunity for us to express our appreciation to the Arkansas travelers who have made this growth possible! Tourism Spending Economic Boost to Rogers Tourism is also big business in Rogers, creating economic impact across a wide spectrum of industries, from lodging and retail to transportation, recreation and restaurant food & beverage. According to tourism research firm Longwoods International, 3.5 million personal trips were taken to Rogers in 2016, generating $201.8 million in spending. Tourism supports over 3,600 jobs in Benton County, and generates over $34.2 million dollars in state and local taxes. These successful outcomes of tourism are why Visit Rogers and its partners celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. Tourism invites everyone to discover why Rogers is “where possible lives”, bringing economic vitality to our community and celebrating The Good Life in Northwest Arkansas.
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National Day of Prayer May 3rd, 2018
Rogers Mayor’s Pray for America
Prayer Breakfast Guest Speaker
Governor Asa Hutchinson Cross Church 2448 Pinnacle Hills Parkway Rogers, AR 6:30 AM-8:15 AM
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orthwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) offers a nonpartisan view of current political issues and opportunities, education on political and government processes, and encouragement for participation in local and state government. This year, the organization is working with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Division to take it a step further.
Legislative Candidate Forums NWAEL and the Chamber will host two Legislative Candidate Forums. One is set for Thursday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Peterson Auditorium on the Campus of Northwest Arkansas Community College, and the other will be in October, on a date to be announced later. Candidates running in the Republican
NWA Emerging Leaders Collaborating with RLACC Government Affairs
Primary Election for the Arkansas House of Representatives in districts 90, 91, and 93 located in Benton County have been invited to join Chamber members and the public at the forum. Forums will be held in the Peterson Auditorium located at the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development on the campus of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College. These candidate forums are free and open to the public.
and launching a new website. The site will have a page dedicated to local and state government. You will be able to go to one spot and find everything you need to know to be an informed and educated voter. You’ll find information on the candidates running in upcoming elections, issues you might be voting on, and a district map featuring places to vote. For more information about Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders, contact Ross Phillips at Ross@rogerslowell.com.
Women in Public Service Forum On October 4, The Chamber’s Hustle in Heels program and NWAEL are set to launch the Women in Public Service Forum. This forum is designed to highlight women in politics and talk about relevant issues, including why we need more women in public service. Registration opens in May. New Website in Planning Along with these new and exciting programs, NWAEL is in the process of updating
Certification Program Assists Emerging Leaders and Organizations
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he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) has developed a certification program for board service to assist emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and service positions and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit emerging talent to serve in leadership capacities.
Rogers. The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance, and fundraising.
Friday, May 11, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. University of Arkansas Global Campus 3300 Market St., Ste. 402 | Rogers $50 per person | Registration Required
• Session 1 - Overarching Principles and Core Responsibilities of Board Service • Session 2 - Legal and Ethical Considerations of Board Service • Session 3 - Financial Considerations of Board Service • Session 4 - Your Role in Fundraising • Session 5 - Mission/Vision/Monitoring Programs
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NWAEL will present its bi-annual Board Service Certification program for emerging leaders on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the University of Arkansas Global Campus at the Arkansas World Trade Center in
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Preparing Northwest Arkansas for Leadership and Service
The NWAEL Board Service Certification program was formed with a vision of creating a leadership pool in order to link ready, willing and able emerging talent to organizations, public and private boards, commissions and other areas of leadership needed to benefit the community. NWAEL aims to prepare participants for leadership and service positions in Northwest Arkansas. For more information about the NWA Emerging Leaders' Board Service Certification program, contact Ross Phillips at ross@rogerslowell.com. PRESENTING SPONSOR
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | March 2018 ALERT ALARMS - FT. SMITH Pat Nolte 1118 SOUTH GREENWOOD FORT SMITH, AR 72901 (479) 782-4954 | ALERTALARMSYS.COM SECURITY - PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS & BURGLAR ALARMS
CRAIN KIA Mikel Tinnon 2901 MOBERLY LANE BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 695-6500 | CRAINTEAM.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
LEGALSHIELD Jerry Whisenhunt P.O. BOX 702 HUNTSVILLE, AR 72740 (479) 652-6463 | JWHIS.INFO LEGAL SERVICES
RAISING CANE'S (OPENING SOON) Jeremy Decarlo 1402 S. WALTON BLVD. BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 RAISINGCANES.COM RESTAURANTS
ANDERSON ENGINEERING, INC. Lyndsay Coad 5311 W. VILLAGE PARKWAY ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 286-8181 | ANDERSONENGINEERINGINC.COM ENGINEERS-CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL/ CONSULTING/TESTING
DM + K LLC David Barbee ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 721-3274 REAL ESTATE - RENTALS
MARK'S NWA HOMES FOR SALE WITH KELLER WILLIAMS MARKET PRO REALTY Mark Hornback 3105 N.E. 11TH ST., STE. 5 BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 657-6797 | MARKSNWAHOMESFORSALE.COM REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
RAUSCH COLEMAN HOMES - FIRST PLACE Lauren Harper 3002 S B ST. ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 304-8695 REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS
ANDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD Eric Gay 1523 MLK JR. BLVD. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 582-9404 | EATANDYS.COM DESSERTS ARKANSAS HOSPICE, INC. Tim Norvell 1200 WEST WALNUT, SUITE 2313 ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 621-6900 | ARKANSASHOSPICE.ORG/ ORGANIZATIONS BEAVER LAKE OUTDOOR CENTER Danny Sidani 14434 E HWY 12 ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 877-4984 | BEAVERLAKEOUTDOORCENTER.COM OUTDOOR SPORTS CHICK-FIL-A AT PINNACLE HILLS Scott Clark 4893 W. PAULINE WHITAKER PARKWAY ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 636-4664 | CHICK-FIL-A.COM RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION Chad Hartsfield 5417 W. PINNACLE POINT DR., STE. 201 ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 321-3350 | TEAMHARTSFIELD.COM MORTGAGE LOANS & BANKERS FARMERS INSURANCE Brian Howard BENTONVILLE, AR (479) 631-1804 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK INSURANCE JENE HUFFMAN-GILREATH ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 899-8191 INDIVIDUALS IGNITE CHIROPRACTIC, PLLC (OPENING SOON) Drs. Lee and Natalie Horine 4305 S. PLEASANT CROSSING BLVD., STE. 102 ROGERS, AR 72758 (405) 771-0668 | IGNITECHIROPRACTICNWA.COM CHIROPRACTORS
NICOLE'S HOUSE Sandra Warmack P.O. BOX 44 AVOCA, AR 72711 (479) 381-5235 | NICOLESHOUSENWA.ORG ORGANIZATIONS OLDE WORLD DOOR/EARLYBIRD CREATIVE Adrian Kennedy 203 W. WOOD ST. ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 268-8686 | OLDEWORLDDOOR.COM DOORS - ANTIQUE, CUSTOM, GLASS, WOOD PROFILE BY SANFORD (OPENING SOON) Val Giuttari 4305 PLEASANT CROSSING BLVD., SUITE 103 ROGERS, AR 72758 (877) 373-6069 | PROFILEPLAN.NET WEIGHT CONTROL
SAM'S SOUTHERN EATERY Adam Mansy 609 S. 8TH ST. ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-6515 | SAMSSOUTHERNEATERY.COM RESTAURANTS - ALL SKYLINE PRINTING & MERCHANDISE LLC Brittney Scott GRAVETTE, AR 72736 (479) 787-3967 | SKYLINEMERCH.COM SCREEN PRINTING SLIM CHICKENS RESTAURANT Aspen Grams 5240 W. SUNSET AVE SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479)347-7453 | SLIMCHICKENS.COM RESTAURANTS
Annual Chamber Picnic June 1 | Be Our Guest!
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ll Chamber members, volunteers, committee members, board members, and special friends are invited to the Chamber Picnic on Friday, June 1 at Ward Nail Park in Lowell from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free. Each year, Chamber members provide hours of community service, give discounts on goods needed for Chamber programs, and donate everything from snack cakes to fishing
lures and all kinds of door prizes for Chamber events. The Chamber’s staff would like to show its gratitude for all the little things (and big things too) that our family and friends do by inviting everyone to the picnic for some food and fun! Be our guest! Please RSVP for the picnic before end of day May 31 by visiting RogersLowell.com or calling (479) 636-1240.
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Arkansas Children's Northwest 2601 Gene George Blvd., Springdale
CarpetsPlus ColorTile NWA 106 N. Bloomington St., Ste. H, Lowell
Direct Auto Insurance 2810 W. Walnut St., Ste. E, Rogers
Direct Auto Insurance 1102 S. Thompson St., Ste. D, Springdale
Healing Art Centers 5723 W. Stoney Brook Rd., Rogers
Kom Hot Yoga 4204 S. JB Hunt Dr., Ste. 30, Rogers
Loving Choices Pregnancy Center Mobile Unit 3610 W. Southern Hills Blvd., Rogers
Natural State Life Coaching 111 1/2 W. Walnut St., Rogers
PCI Advance Title 624 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Slim Chickens Restaurant 5240 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale
Tacos 4 Life Grill 4195 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers
Reminder – Don’t Forget to Assess by May 31
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he end of the month is the deadline for businesses and individuals to assess their personal property. If you fail to assess by May 31, the county will impose a 10 percent penalty. Ways to Assess | Online - By Phone - In Person BENTON COUNTY Benton County residents may assess online at bentoncountyar.gov or over the phone (479) 271-1033. You may also assess in person at 1428 W. Walnut in Rogers, 215 E. Central Ave. in
Bentonville, 901 1st Ave. SE in Gravette, or 707 S. Lincoln St. in Siloam Springs. WASHINGTON COUNTY Washington County residents may assess online at www.co.washington.ar.us/government/ departments-a-e/assessor/personal-propertyassessments or over the phone by calling (479) 444-1520 (personal property) or (479) 444-1641 (commercial property), or dropping by the Assessor’s office in Fayetteville at 280 N. College, in Springdale at 3159 Springdale Avenue, or in Lincoln at 215 S. Main.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | March 2018 30+ years Pel Freez Arkansas, LLC - 65 years AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO - 51 years Rogers Health and Rehabilitation - 45 years Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette - 42 years Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. - 39 years Prairie Creek Veterinarian - 38 years HUNT VENTURES - 36 years Sonic Drive-In #1247- 34 years Beaver Water District - 33 years Bradford Yard Living + Landscaping - 33 years Bryant & Company Appraisers - 33 years 21-30 years Dennis Electric, Inc. Glenn Neal Realty & Property Management Haven Managed Services IBERIABANK PCI Advance Title The Pentecostals of Northwest Arkansas Razorback Pipeline Company Regions Insurance, Inc. Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC State Farm Insurance - Alan Bauer UNIFY Financial Credit Union Upchurch Electrical Supply Company Verser Cabinets of NWA Inc. Wellington Place Apartments Office WSP Inc. Packaging & Distribution Specialist 11-20 years Advanced Telecom Group Allstate Insurance - Corey Davidson
Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation Arkansas Support Network BEI Electric, Inc. Carrabba's Italian Grill Central State Manufacturing, Inc. CED HEBCO, Inc. Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center The House of Prayer Hudson Appraisals, Inc. The KAR Shop Kutak Rock LLP Randolph L. Lais, DDS, PA Literacy Council of Benton County, Inc. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. McGaugh RV Center OneDigital Health and Benefits Pinnacle Car Services Rockfish Rogers Public Education Foundation Sealed Air Foundation Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry Rogers Specialized Real Estate Group Straight's Lawn & Garden Synergy Realty Group, LLC TeleComp U.S. Small Business Administration 6-10 years Acambaro Mexican Restaurant Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra Broadaway Printing Cleaner Solutions Inc.
You wouldn’t build your house on a cracked foundation, right?
Clear Energy, Inc Community Clinic - Rogers Dental Courthouse Concepts, Inc. Cutting Edge Glass Creations Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center HP Engineering , Inc. Jerry Hudlow Jones Center for Families New Life Graphics Inc. Rockline Industries Simplify Professional Services Southern Reprographics, Inc. Surplus Warehouse Tire Tracks Whisinvest Realty, LLC White's Jewelry and Coin 2-5 years A & B Distributors of Arkansas, Inc. Beginning Steps Stepfamily Coaching Chambers Bank Terry and Nancy Cooper Cornerstone Pharmacy at Rogers Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville Custom Motor Concepts Deaf United Organization Democrat Printing & Litho The Dotted Pig Edward Jones - Dog Ogden, Financial Advisor EVT - Enterprise Vision Technologies Foundation Specialities, Inc. Vickie Grotts
Guess Who Hair Addix House of Three Hudson Cisne & Co., LLP JTS Financial Services Labor of Love Graphics, LLC The Lofts at Historic City Hall McLarty Daniel Nissan Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ozark Mountain Trading Co. & Outfitters Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal Phenom-A-Dog -Dog Daycare, Boarding, Training Primrose Retirement Communities RE/MAX Real Estate Results Ridgepoint Townhouses, LLC Roberts Group SERC Physical Therapy Soapbox Insights + Influence Sprint Steamroller Blues TCBY Frozen Yogurt Vantage Point Communications Workmatters 1 year Autism Involves Me (AIM) Caliber Home Loans Envision Nutrition The Exclusive Eye, PLLC Freedom Dreamer Photography Imperial Coffee Service Jeffries Eye Associates RIN Interiors LLC
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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.
MAY 17, 2018
MAY 14, 2018
MAY 8, 2018 Presenting Sponsors:
Series Sponsor:
Co-Sponsors:
Bailey & Oliver Law Firm First Western
Pinnacle Media/Univision
Host Sponsor:
"Starting a Business in Arkansas for Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs"
Celebrate Arkansas Chambers Bank Cherokee Casino & Hotel
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Center for Nonprofits
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1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
McLarty Daniel Buick GMC
2517 SE Best Ln., Bentonville
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
MAY 23, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Presenting Sponsors:
Arkansas 529 College Investing Plans
Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
OneDigital Health and Benefits
Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34 Cox Business
Meeting Sponsor:
Beaver Water District
Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Donating door prizes for chamber events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business as well as showcase your products & services. If you’re interested in contributing a door prize to any of these events contact Maddie Ward at Maddie@RogersLowell.com.
Lewis Automotive Group
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317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology
1000 SE. Eagle Way, Bentonville
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