November 2015 | Chamber Voice by Rogers Lowell Chamber

NOVEMBER2015 | Vol 10 Issue 11

The New Railyard Bike Park |

Contributes to NWA’s Transformation into a Cycling Destination

A cyclist tests the new Railyard Bike Park in Downtown Rogers

here’s nothing like it anywhere else in Arkansas. The new, dirt jump bike park in Downtown Rogers, funded in part by The Walton Family Foundation and connected to the Lake Atalanta trail system, opens with a Grand

Opening and Ribbon Cutting on November 7. The bike park will be yet another piece of the puzzle in furthering Northwest Arkansas’ transformation into a cycling destination. Located only blocks from the Arkansas-Missouri railroad, the park is called “The Rail-

yard” and features wall rides, whale tales and concrete lips. The park is designed to accommodate riders of all different skill-levels and different types of bicycles. It will be open day and night; the city is also installing lighting and building a pavilion and parking lot. Continued on Page 3...

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Events and Meetings

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New Railyard Bike Park Continued

2015 Fall Job Fair Attracts Over 700 Job Seekers in Rogers

You’re Cordially Invited to the Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Open House

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Small Business Corner: What is the Small Business Council? | Call for 2016 Applications

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B2B Networking Breakfast November 18 | Final B2B of 2015 Save the Date: 94th Annual Chamber Banquet; Small Business Saturday® | November 28 NWA Business Journal Honors Ten Executives at First-Ever C-Suite Awards Thanksgiving 2015 | Member Restaurants Open; Save the Date: Bowling for Business Chamber Partners with Rogers Public Schools; J.B. Hunt Hosts Chamber’s Annual Board Planning Retreat

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Welcome New Members | September 2015

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Ribbon Cuttings | September 2015

Chamber Membership Renewals | September 2015

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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

2015 DIRECTORS

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

2016 DIRECTORS

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

2017 DIRECTORS

upcoming meetings

11.10 Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Courtyard by Marriott

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

11.11 Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

11.5 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

11.13 2015 Bowling for Business 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rogers Bowling Center

11.12 Ambassadors Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

11.12 Joint Business After Hours with Bentonville/ Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton

11.20 Government Affairs Committee 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

11.18 Business to Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fast Lane Entertainment

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

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

business-building events designed for you

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

Jeremy Barclay, Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael, TY International Inc. Mike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc. Bob Clinard, Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc. Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Spencer Fox, NWA Emerging Leaders; Simmons Bank Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Chris Johnson, Cabela’s Brad Jones, New Creature Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center David Lang, Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Charles Nevin, Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg, Central United Methodist Church Thom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier, Walmart Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Vicki Vasser-Jenkins, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure, Thompson, &

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE Guy Cable Frank Bailey David Hale

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

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

POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

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

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

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Marni Rogers Member Services Representative marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

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

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

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

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...Continued from Page 1 Progressive Trail Design (PTD), a Fayettevillebased company was contracted to build the park. “A park like this is a game changer for the community,” said Nathan Woodruff, founder and owner of PTD. His brother, Clayton Woodruff, also of PTD, added, “We tried to create a full scale bike park here for all users, all progressions, from beginners to experts. It serves everything from striders, to full suspension bikes, to dirt jumpers, to BMX. Probably the biggest, most signature piece here is a full-scale rail car that you ride through - it will be on real railroad tracks.” The new bike park is expected to draw people from outside the region, especially for the types of events that can be held at the venue. But it will also provide an opportunity for play for local residents. The Railyard is a great place for kids and teenagers to hang out, doing something healthy outdoors while also offering an adventure and exercise for adults. “Trails and bike infrastructure like this new bike park in Rogers are important not only to our quality of life, but also for economic development in the region,” said Misty Murphy, Regional Trails Coordinator at the Northwest Arkansas Council. The Grand Opening is November 7 at 10:00 a.m. and will be attended by Mayor Hines and other city dignitaries. Andrea Brinton, Director of the Parks Department for the City of Rogers, told the Chamber Voice there will be demo riders, food trucks, short trails rides and other fun activities to celebrate the opening.

Railyard Bike Park

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2015 Fall Job Fair Attracts Over 700 Job Seekers in Rogers

he Northwest Arkansas Job Fairs (held Spring and Fall in Rogers) are the largest and longest running annual job fairs in Arkansas.The 2015 Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair on October 7 was presented by WorkSource NTS and Glad Manufacturing and hosted by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers. This year’s fall event attracted over 700 job seekers and featured 53 employers. Steve Cox, Vice-President of Economic Development, said the 700 attendees nearly

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doubled the number from the spring event and that the new location at Frisco Station Mall on Walnut St. in Rogers was well received by both job seekers and employers. “This was a nice central location for the job fair, complete with a bus stop out front for easy access,” he said. “The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services also has an office in the mall, so many job seekers were already familiar with the site,” he added. The annual spring and fall job fairs are free and open to job seekers who are encouraged

to bring their resumes to hand out to prospective employers exhibiting at the fair. At the job fairs, job seekers are able to meet one-on-one with local Human Resource professionals at the Job Seekers’ Resource Room staffed with local human resources professionals and representatives from local organizations that know what it takes to get the right job. “When you look around and see all the help wanted signs, you know that companies are hiring. Our goal was to help connect people who need jobs to these opportunities,” said Cox.

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FREE AND OPEN TO MEMBERS

From 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., the Chamber staff will host an open house that is open to the entire membership and general public. Please stop by to meet the staff, tour the building and enjoy holiday treats. For more information on the Holiday Open House at the Chamber call (479) 636-1240

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What is the Small Business Council? | Call for 2016 Applications

he Small Business Council (SBC) of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2005. It is made up of volunteers who either own their own business or work for small businesses in the area. The purpose of the Small Business Council (SBC) is to be the voice of the small business community and provide guidance to Chamber staff on the needs of the small business community within Northwest Arkansas. The SBC’s mission statement is: Promoting sustainable

growth for small business through awareness, diversity, and education. The twenty member council meets on the first Thursday of each month to talk about the needs of the small business community, nominate and select a small business of the month and small business of the year, develop business education programming for Chamber University, and discuss and help implement small business programs for the Chamber. Members also help facilitate and run the bi-monthly Member Orien-

tations held at the Chamber offices. This gives the SBC opportunities to get to know new members and help share the vision of the Chamber. Those wishing to serve on the SBC must complete an application and be approved by a combination of Chamber staff and the executive committee of the SBC. The term of service starts in January 2016 and goes through December. If you are interested in learning more about the SBC or would like to serve contact Steve Cox at Steve@RogersLowell.com for an application.

“Promoting sustainable growth for small business through awareness, diversity, and education.”

Congratulations to Kirby’s Cupcakes This month’s winner is Kirby’s Cupcakes |

Kirby’s Cupcakes, located in Downtown Rogers for five years, is a true example of an outstanding small business. They do their best to make every customer feel like family and consistently donate their time and services to multiple non-profits in the area including the NWA Women’s Shelter, St. Vincent De Paul, and Healing Hands of Mercy Massage. Presented By |

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B2B Networking Breakfast November 18 | Final B2B of 2015

oin us for breakfast at the last Business-toBusiness (B2B) networking event of the year on November 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell. B2B is one of the Chamber’s most popular networking events and a great opportunity to represent your company, advertise to new prospects and sell your products and services to other businesses. If you’ve never attended before, this is your last chance this year.

Discover Speed Networking

Here’s how it works. Each attendee has two minutes to market their business to other business professionals seated at their table during the round-robin event. Participants will then switch to another table of six people, twice, providing even more opportunities to make new connections. There is an average of 50 to 80 people who register to attend each quarterly event. That’s a lot of speed networking! To get the most out of your networking, bring brochures, business cards, product samples and promotional items to hand out and display at your tables. Ticket prices include meal, featured speaker pre-

sentation, round-robin speed networking, company marketing and a chance to win great door prizes. Register before the event for just $20 for members, or $30 for non-members. Registration at the door on the day of the event is $30 for members or $40 for nonmembers (register early and save). Vendor Exhibit Tables are $40 (which includes a ticket for the event) for members and $160 for non-members and must be purchased prior to the day of the event. Register at RogersLowell.com today and join us for some of the best speed networking in town.

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SAVE THE DATE | Saturday, February 27, 2016

94TH ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET

John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Featured Keynote Speaker | Governor Asa Hutchinson Evening Reception at 5:00 p.m. Dinner with Keynote Speaker at 6:00 p.m. Purchase Tickets at RogersLowell.com Sponsorships Now Available

Featured Keynote Speaker Governor Asa Hutchinson

Small Business Saturday® | November 28

n 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need — getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. This year, the big day is Saturday, November 29.

stores owned by our friends and neighbors, and do our part for the businesses that do so much for us. On November 28, let’s get out and Shop Small for All in Northwest Arkansas!

Learn More | Visit SmallBusinessSaturday.com

Shoppers can receive special offers and information on how to support independent businesses Promotional Support for Your in their area. Small business owners have access Small Business to innovative marketing tools and social media You can get marketing materials to promote your resources to help them connect with their custombusiness for Small Business Saturday even if you don’t ers. Visit smallbusinesssaturday.com to learn more. accept American Express® Cards. Materials include SHARE THIS ON FACEBOOK printable signage, Shop Small logos and infographic, email templates and sample social media posts, free AND TWITTER online ads promoting Small Business Saturday, printable post card and a digital banner. There’s even more available if you are an American Express merchant. I will #ShopSmall for (favorite thing) at (favorite Support Your Friends and Neighbors business) to support #RogersArkansas and Shop Small for All #DowntownRogers (or insert hashtag for your Small Business Saturday is a day to shop at local community and neighborhood).

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NWA Business Journal Honors Ten Executives at First-Ever C-Suite Awards

en top executives from a variety of industries were chosen by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal to receive recognition through its inaugural C-Suite Awards at a luncheon held October 13 at the 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Bentonville. The Business Journal launched the C-Suite Awards this year to celebrate the achievements of some of the area’s most accomplished, wellestablished leaders in business and nonprofit. Staff selected honorees based on their top-tier professional accomplishments, effective leadership and contributions to the community. These standout leaders earned the esteem of the peers, employees, friends and community members who nominated them. This year’s group included eight chief executive officers, one chief operating officer and one chief information officer, and industries represented include finance, transportation, health care, nonprofit, venture capital and design. For the past 18 years, the Business Journal has honored rising stars in the professional world through its Forty Under 40 program, and it has recognized up-and-comers in their 20s through Fast 15 since 2011. The C-Suite Awards are open to C-level executives of all ages and are aimed toward influential men and women who have already made their mark, but continue to excel in their industries.

The C-Suite Award Trophies

Paul Gatling, Editor/Associate Publisher from the NWA Business Journal introducing the C-Suite Award

Congratulations to this year’s honorees. Raymond Burns | President/CEO, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Patrick Curry | CEO, Waco Title Co. Mike Gilbert | COO, The Jones Trust

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Raymond Burns accepts the first C-Suite Award

Matt Crafton | CEO, Crafton Tull Mary McKinney | CEO, Circle of Life Hospice Kay Lewis | EVP & CIO, J.B Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Jeremy Wilson | President, CEO & Managing Partner, NewRoad Capital Ventures

Jeffrey Geurian | President, CEO and Chairman, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

Craig Young | CEO, United Holding Co. Chuck Hyde | CEO, Soderquist Leadership

The 2015 C-Suite Award Honorees

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Thanksgiving 2015 | Member Restaurants Open 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

Houlihan’s

Taco Bell

Braum’s Store

IHOP, International House of Pancakes

Taqueria Real Jacona

Cedar Creek Bistro

King Burrito & Taqueria - Rogers

Taqueria Vega

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Lucy’s Diner

Texas Land and Cattle Steak House

Cracker Barrel Restaurant

McDonalds

Whataburger

Dixie Restaurants, Inc.

Mimi’s Café

Downstream Casino Resort

Ozark Natural Foods

Fast Lane Entertainment

Pinnacle Station Local Market

Golden Corral

Restaurante Salvadoreño y Pupuseria #1

For more information about these member businesses including addresses and phone numbers, consult the RogersLowell.com online Business Directory.

6th Annual Bowling for Business | November 13 (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Rogers Bowling Center) Sponsorships are still available. Reserve your team today at RogersLowell.com or contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190.

Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors | Trophy Presentation Sponsors |

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Chamber Partners with Rogers Public Schools

he latest regional Employer Retention and Expansion surveys show that over 54 percent of area businesses are experiencing workforce recruitment problems. This is affecting businesses of all shapes and sizes across nearly every industry sector in Northwest Arkansas. In response, The RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce has committed to helping address this important issue and is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Rogers Public Schools (RPS) | Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs. These programs are designed to get students trained in career-ready fields and help area businesses find and hire productive employees.

CTE programs provide students both knowledge and performance skills in a wide range of career fields. Middle School students (6-8th grade) participate in foundational courses such as Career Development, Keyboarding, Consumer Science Investigations and Computer Applications; as well as exploratory courses such as Web Page Design, and Broadcasting. CTE programs of study offered on high school campuses provide students opportunities to gain career readiness and technical skills in more specialized areas, including Business, Marketing, Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Automotive Technology, and Family & Consumer Sciences. High School students (11-12th grade) also have

opportunities to attend courses offered through the Secondary Career Centers, including Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, and Diesel Mechanics. The goal of Career and Technical Education is to prepare students for both college and career. Through participation in CTE programs of study, students gain both knowledge and technical skills that will help prepare them for college and/or a career following high school graduation. The Chamber will be sharing more information with members about the Career & Technical program, including partnerships with local business and industry, concurrent credit programs, and industry certifications in upcoming issues.

J.B. Hunt Hosts Chamber’s Annual Board Planning Retreat

ighlights from the Annual Board Planning Retreat held October 15 included a Northwest Arkansas Regional Update and Regional Strategic Plan presentation from the Northwest Arkansas Council, reviews of VISION 2025 and VISION 2030 Community Strategic Plans from Chamber President/ CEO Raymond Burns, and break-outs with Rogers Mayor Greg Hines and Lowell Mayor Eldon Long for discussions related to the Downtown Master Plan in Rogers and the new Kathleen Johnson Memorial (Regional Sports) Park Plan in Lowell.

Chairman of the Board, Mike Watts (FM Corporation), welcomed participants and led introductions to kick-off the retreat.

Mike Harvey, COO/Economic Development, Northwest Arkansas Council, shared stats and trends in his Regional Update presentation.

Special Thanks to This Year’s Sponsors | Presenting Sponsor |

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Rogers Mayor, Greg Hines, discussed the Downtown Master Plan (Downtown Rogers Initiative), including four “Experience District” illustrative plans representing the emerging Downtown personalities of the Master Plan.

Silver Sponsors |

Lunch Sponsor | J.B. Hunt hosted this year’s retreat by providing meeting room facilities at its main corporate headquarters campus in Lowell.

Lowell Mayor, Eldon Long, discussed plans for the new Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park, a regional sports complex that will anchor Lowell to the region.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | September 2015 Advance Services, Inc. - ASInc.net Wanda Brogren 200 S. Bloomington St., Ste. C Lowell, AR 72745 (479) 717-6723 | asinc.net Employment Agencies Arkansas Medical Imaging & Open MRI Tabetha Holmes 361 E. Millsap Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 442-7740 | Arkansasopenmri.com Clinics and Medical Groups Event Producers Ryan Quick Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 250-9273 | eventproducers.com/ Production Companies Greens II at Bella Vista Village Resort Lacey Sauls 1 Watkins Way Bella Vista, AR 72715 (479) 855-9267 | festiva.com/bellavista.php Real Estate Rentals Incite Local Mobile Robert Corrotto 1590 E. Joyce Blvd., Ste. 9434 Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 957-2600 | incitelocalmobile.com/home.html Mobile App Developers

Live Young Oils Heather Carter Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 459-3176 | liveyoungoils.com Skin Care

txtfyre.com Jason Dittmer Neosho, MO 64850 (479) 689-6001 | txtfyre.com Text Messaging Products

LPS Transportation Safety Consultants Dale Lawless 4387 Catherine St. Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 750-2480 | cdltruckers.com Transportation Safety Consultants

Vent King Heath Sunley P.O. Box 4052 Fayetteville, AR 72702 (417) 838-5352 | theventking.com Fire Protection Services

Murphy USA David Gibbon 2112 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 631-8049 | murphyoilcorp.com Oil & Gas Operations & Marketing

Walmart Neighborhood Market Rocky Chouinard 808 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 202-7198 | walmart.com Walmart Neighborhood Market Store

Standard Logistics, Inc. Denis Riabuchin Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 856-9038 | standardlogisticsinc.com Trucking Transport Services

Nick C. Yiannios, DDS, AACD, PLLC Dr. Nick Yiannios 3718 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 876-8000 | DrNickDDS.com Dentist

Triumph Gymnastics Academy Ana Kuefner 1417 W. Walnut St. Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 381-1213 | triumphgymnasticsacademy.com Gymnastics

OR EVENT WILL BE UNFORGETTABLE!

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September 2015

ARKANSAS MEDICAL IMAGING & OPEN MRI 2000 S. 42nd St., Ste. 110, Rogers

NICK C. YIANNIOS, DDS, AACD, PLLC 3718 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Roger

NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER - ORTHOPEDIC FLOOR 3000 Medical Center Pkwy., Bentonville

OK LET’S TALK LLC Fayetteville

PINNACLE CAR SERVICES 3333 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Suite 432, Rogers

SERC PHYSICAL THERAPY 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Ste. 104, Rogers

THE SWEETERY 1149 W. Walnut St., Ste. A, Rogers

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET STORE # 3654 808 W. Walnut St., Rogers

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

Member Orientation is offered every other month during the year. This orientation is beneficial for new members, members that want a refresher on what the Chamber has to offer and new company representatives. It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership. Member Orientation is conducted by members of the Small Business Council

Wednesday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members Registration Required Presenting Sponsor |

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | September 2015 30+ years

Design Travel Eureka Pizza Fayetteville Mechanical Contractors, Inc. First Western Flintco, LLC Hope Cancer Resources Stafford & Westervelt, Chartered

Las Palmas Corporation Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas Overstreet’s Jewelry, Inc. Premier Moving and Storage Purkeys Fleet Electric Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. Rogers Noon Kiwanis Club ShurTech Brands, LLC Tanglewood Homes, Inc. Technical Laser Service Unilever Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Ozarks Village on the Creeks

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6-10 years

Garner Building Supply - 67 years Daisy Outdoor Products - 48 years Frisco Station Mall - 36 years

21-30 years

A J Storage Alert Alarms Animal Clinic of Rogers, Inc. Arkansas Occupational Health Clinic Backtrom - Pyeatte Funeral Home Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry Boys & Girls Club of Benton County - Rogers Unit Candlewood Suites Hotel Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette Endeavor Foundation Gall Excavation, Inc. Garver Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. Horses for Healing Image Builders

La Quinta Inn & Suites Life Style Dentistry Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Malco Theatres/Malco Pinnacle Cinema MANA Specialty Health Clinic Midwest Block and Brick Parc at Rogers Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Professional Security, Inc., dba Centurion Security Company Staybridge Suites Subway Teen Action and Support Center Thrifty Car Sales TWO MEN AND A TRUCK INC./NW Arkansas Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari, Inc. Youth Bridge

Acosta Sales & Marketing Ashley Health & Rehabilitation BancorpSouth Bariola’s Pizzeria Bayer Healthcare Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Belton’s Upholstering Cherokee Casino & Hotel Cold Stone Creamery Don Brick Excavating, Inc. Ferguson Immigration Law Firestone Complete Auto Care The Glen at Polo Park King Burrito & Taqueria Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell

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Allergy & Asthma Clinic of NWA Avon - Tara Vaughan Bella Vista Marine Buddy Blue LLC Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Catalyst Church Constant Contact ER Assist Inc Five Guys Burgers and Fries Guardian Financial Advisors & Associates 13. Publication Title Hair byCHAMBER Mitchell at Bella Mia VOICE/ROGERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 15. Extend and Nature of Circulation

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c. Total Paid Distribution (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), (4)) or Nominal Rate Outside County Copies (1) Free included on PS Form 3541

9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor Publisher (Name and complete mailing address) Raymond Burns 317 W Walnut St Rogers , AR 72756-4566

d. Free or (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies included on Nominal PS Form 3541 Rate Distribution (By Mail and Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Outside the (3) Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) Mail)

Editor (Name and complete mailing address) Brad Phillips 317 W Walnut St Rogers , AR 72756-4566

or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (4) Free (Carriers or other means)

Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address) Nick Smith 317 W Walnut St Rogers , AR 72756-4566

e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3), (4)) f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e)

10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name

Complete Mailing Address

Rogers/Lowell Chamber of Comme

317 W Walnut St, Rogers , AR 72756-4566

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Hoding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds. Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box Full Name Complete Mailing Address

108

3654

3750

g. Copies not Distributed

3654

3750

97.04 %

98.61 %

a. Paid Electronic Copies

b. Total Paid Print Copies(Line 15C) + Paid Electronic Copies

c. Total Print Distribution(Line 15F) + Paid Electronic Copies

0.00 %

h. Total (Sum of 15f and 15g) i. Percent Paid ((15c / 15f) times 100) 16. If total circulation includes electronic copies, report that circulation on lines below.

X None

d. Percent Paid(Both Print and Electronic Copies)

I Certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (Electronic and Print) are paid above a nominal price. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership X If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed

Publication not required.

in the 11/01/2015 issue of this publication. 18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Title

13. Title PS Publication Form 3526, September 2007 (Page 1) CHAMBER VOICE/ROGERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 15. Extend and Nature of Circulation

14. IssuePRIVACY Date for Circulation Data NOTICE: See ourBelow privacy policy on www.usps.com 09/01/2015

Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date

14 Chamber Voice | NOVEMBER2015

3654

3750

995

1010

2551

2688

Bradley K Phillips

Date

EDITOR

10/09/2015 00:00:00 AM

I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). PS Form 3526, September 2007 (Page 2)

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Location:

Hosted by: Presenting Sponsors:

Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet

Presenting Sponsor: Cherokee Casino

November 10, 2015 Courtyard by Marriot Courtyard by Marriot 1001 McClain Rd., Bentonville December 8, 2015 George Nunnally Chevrolet George Nunnally Chevrolet 2700 S.E. Moberly Ln., Bentonville

December 17, 2015

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: First Western

Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor: KNWA

November 4, 2015

Hosted by:

Location:

Pig Trail Harley-Davidson

Pig Trail Harley-Davidson 2409 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers

Speaker:

Topic:

Arkansas World Trade Center Generations in the Workplace

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

Presenting Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

November 18, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Co-Sponsors:

Lewis Automotive Group Arvest Bank Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

November 12, 2015

Host Sponsors:

Location:

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Fast Lane Entertainment 1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell

Hosted At:

Address:

Four Points by Sheraton

211 S.E. Walton Boulevard, Bentonville

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce e Your Banner Ad Her The Good Life

Advertise in the annual tourism and relocation print guide (also published online) featuring maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and convention attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2016-2017 issue now.

RogersLowell.com

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

Your Banner Ad Here Chamber Voice

Advertise and place promotional inserts in the monthly printed newsletter (also published online) that’s mailed to nearly 4,000 members at the first of each month. It’s an affordable and cost effective way to promote your business brand, products and services to decision-makers. Ads are due on the 10th and inserts due on the 15th of the month prior to each issue. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

eNewsletters

On Mondays (Monday Memo) and Thursdays (Calendar at a Glance) the Chamber communicates weekly to over 5,000 members, business leaders and qualified buyers via professionally produced emails. Provide us your banner ad (design not included) by the last Friday of the month to advertise in the upcoming month’s issues. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

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