NOVEMBER2017 | Vol 12 Issue 11
Benton County Chambers Host Washington, D.C. Fly-in
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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted a Washington, D.C. Fly-in for a dozen members and their guests on September 27 and 28. International trade issues and I-49 funding dominated the congressional meetings during the trip. The following is a brief recap.
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New Partnership Enhances Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs; B2B Networking Breakfast November 29 Inaugural Sporting Clays Classic Hits the Mark Inaugural Sporting Clays Classic Hits the Mark Continued
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Welcome New Members | September 2017
Ribbon Cuttings | September 2017; Holiday Open House Invitation Chamber Membership Renewals | September 2017
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What's On the Bricks in Downtown Rogers 8th Annual Bowling for Business; Thanksgiving 2017 | Member Restaurants Open
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Chamber Networking & Educational Events
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quick reference calendar | NOVEMBER Networking/Educational Events
Upcoming Meetings
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11.1 | Chamber University Spanish Seminar Series – Topic: Starting a Business in Arkansas (Presented en Español) 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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11.2 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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11.8 | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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11.9 | Ambassadors Bi-Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com
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11.10 | Bowling for Business 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers Bowling Center
P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485
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11.14 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | First Western
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11.15 | Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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11.16 | Joint Business After Hours with the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | First Security Bank
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11.17 | Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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11.27 | Ambassadors About Town 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Location TBD
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11.29 | Business-to-Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center
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(semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage
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STAF F Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com
Vickie Grotts Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com
Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com
Luke Wiggins Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager luke@rogerslowell.com
J.R. Shaw Executive Director/Senior Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com
Jon Moran Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com
Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com
Katie Wright Office Manager/Executive Assistant katie@rogerslowell.com
Shelle Summers, IOM Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com
Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com
Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com
Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com
Heather Friday Finance Manager heather@rogerslowell.com
Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com
Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@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
Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com
BOA RD O F DI R E C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman of the Board David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Chairman-Elect Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Treasurer Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Past Chairman Nick Hobbs, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. President/CEO Raymond Burns
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RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
2017 DIRECTORS
Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods
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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, SC Johnson A Family Company
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Dr. Marlin Berry - Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael - The Gyde Group Barry Moehring - Benton County Judge Richard D. Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum W. Dan Hendrix - World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Tom Hopper - Crafton, Tull
Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites of NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Mike Power - First Security Bank Dawn Spragg - Central United Methodist Curch Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission
2019 DIRECTORS
Harrison Kiser, Northwest Health Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Chris Sultemeier Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance
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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, Frank Bailey & Jon Harrell
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Benton County Chambers Delegation visiting with Congressman Steve Womack and Senator Jon Boozman in Statuary Hall within the Capitol Building. (Pictured Left to Right: Senator John Boozman, Jared Carmichael, Jerry Carmichael, Terry Hughes, John Simmons, Wayne Mays, Stephanie Neipling, Patrick Kerrwood, Cathy Foraker, Craig Rivaldo, Jon Moran, Connie Vaughan, Michael Lindsey, Amelia Lindsey, Congressman Steve Womack)
Benton County Chambers Delegation visiting in the Old Senate Chamber
The Bekaert Issue Congressman Steve Womack hosted the group at a meeting of his colleagues held in the House Appropriations Committee room located in the Rayburn Congressional Office Building. At issue was an International Trade Commission (ITC) Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties Investigation that is currently underway. This meeting of Congressional members and their staffs was the continuation of an earlier meeting in May, which was organized by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for the Arkansas federal delegation. That event was held at the Embassy Suites and was hosted by Bekaert, a Belgian company, which has a major facility located in Rogers. The ITC anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigation involves carbon and alloy steel imports from certain countries and their significant impact on Bekaert and several international companies with facilities in Arkansas. Because of the Commission’s recent rulings, planned expansions worth $86 million are currently on hold at the Bekaert facilities, located in both Rogers and Van Buren. Bekaert customers, located in Texarkana, and competitors, located in Conway and Pine Bluff, are also affected by the recent ITC rulings. In the meeting, Congressmen and their staffers, representing 37 Congressional districts across 18 states containing affected companies, were on hand to hear presentations by representatives from Bekaert and from the U.S.
Tire Manufacturers Association. It is estimated that the industry has an overall economic impact of more than $3.2 billion and represents over 16,000 jobs in Arkansas. A total of $148 billion in economic impact and 737,000 jobs in the United States could be affected by the ITC ruling on this issue. Congressman Womack has taken the lead on this issue and has pledged to gather the support of his colleagues to study this ITC ruling and recommend changes that will lessen its impact in their districts. For more information on the International Trade Commission anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigation, please go to the Chamber’s blog at ImpactPossible.com/Voice. To learn more about the economic impact of this industry on Arkansas and the United States, go to https://www.ustires.org/powering-us-economy. NWA Family Dinner and Night Tour of the Capitol Congressman Womack, Senator Boozman, and members of their staffs joined the group for an informal dinner at Hill Country BBQ. After dinner, Congressman Womack and Senator Boozman hosted a night tour of the U.S. Capitol Building. They escorted the group to the Senate and House floors, and the group took photographs from the “Speaker’s Balcony,” which provides one of the most stunning nighttime views of the Washington Monument and our nation’s Capital City. Many thanks to the Congressman and Senator for taking so
John Simmons with Bekaert poses between Congressman Steve Womack and Senator John Boozman on the steps of the Capitol Building
much time to make everyone feel at home in Washington, D.C. I-49 Funding Update Nelson Peacock, with the Northwest Arkansas Council, attended the Benton County Chambers Fly-in and held meetings with Senator Boozman (R-AR.), Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO.), Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO.), Congressman Billy Long (R-MO), and Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR.). They have all agreed to sign on to a bipartisan letter of support for the grant application of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) for $32 million to complete the Missouri section of the MissouriArkansas Connector. The Council will be working with the NWRPC to enlist local support for the application as well. The Council is also joining with consultants in Missouri to work with state officials and MODOT to support the project, given that MODOT’s current priorities are area projects in St. Louis and Kansas City. Thank You to Sponsors and Announcement of Next Year’s Trip Thank you to AT&T, Bekaert Corporation, McKee Foods, Tyson Foods, Walmart, and XNA for sponsoring this year’s trip. Mark your calendars for next year’s Washington, D.C. Fly-in, which will take place on September 19 and 20, 2018. If you are interested in attending the 2018 trip, please contact Jon Moran at jon@rogerslowell.com.
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he 2017 Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair on October 4, presented by Glad Manufacturing and Home Instead Senior Care, was hosted by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers. This year's fall event
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2017 NWA Fall Job Fair attracted more than 300 job seekers and featured 50 employers. The Chamber’s 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 can meet one-on-one with local Human Resource professionals and representatives from local organizations. If a company requires an online application process, job seekers may visit the Computer Resource Area (for free access to computers and Wi-Fi) to apply online.
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Member Engagement Committee | Volunteer Group a Valuable Asset to Chamber
he Member Engagement Committee, formed in 2016, is the one of the newest committees at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The Member Engagement Committee is a voluntary group working with the Chamber to help visit members, educate them on benefits and encourage participation in Chamber events and programs. Building Member Relationships It is important for the Chamber to maintain strong relationships with members and to keep them involved. The Chamber has more than 2,100 members with approximately 3,800 employee representatives. Volunteers that help the Chamber support its members are crucial to maintaining strong relationships. “I have seen the impact that the Member Engagement Committee has made because of the hundreds of member visits we have done in the past two years,” Chair Heather Slinkard said. “The Committee has learned so much about new members and their businesses or nonprofits which helps make the Chamber a greater resource to the community. If you enjoy volunteering a few hours each month, meeting with a fun committee over lunch, and meeting new people, consider joining the Committee.” Marni Rogers, Member Relations Manager for the Chamber, said that “the Committee is visiting with members to better understand their needs and encourage them to utilize benefits that best suit them and their business.” The Committee has visited a total of 234 member businesses and made a total of 83 phone calls to members since its inception. Chamber Says Thank You The Committee was treated to lunch in August, sponsored by Newk’s Eatery (see photo), to show how grateful the Chamber is for their personal efforts and to say “thank you” for all they do for the community. For more information on how to get involved, contact either Heather Slinkard at (479) 616-0621 or Marni Rogers at (479) 619-3194.
Pictured (left to right) Heather Slinkard, Keri Earwood, Maria Juarez, Kerbie Lansford, Marni Rogers. Committee members not present: Kerry Jensen, Jean Mathews, Fre Breathitt, Vickie Briolat, and Norma Fields.
Pictured (left to right) Kerry Jensen, Heather Slinkard, Bailey Sharp, Keri Earwood, Norma Fields, Maria Juarez, Marni Rogers.
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Call for 2018 Applications | Small Business Council
he Small Business Council (SBC) are volunteers who either own their own business or work for small businesses in the area. The purpose of the SBC is to be the voice of the small business community and provide guidance to Chamber staff on the needs of small business. The SBC’s mission statement is: Promoting sustainable growth for small business through
awareness, diversity, and education. The 20-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 quarter and small business of the year, develop business education programming for Chamber University, and discuss and implement small business programs for the Chamber. Members also help facilitate and
run the bi-monthly Member Orientations held at 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 is January through December 2018. If you are interested in learning more contact Steve Cox at Steve@RogersLowell. com for an application.
“Promoting sustainable growth for small business through awareness, diversity, and education.”
Chamber’s Small Business Toolkit Assists Small Business Owners
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he Online Small Business Toolkit is a resource provided by the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce. It provides key information to help small businesses thrive, with these content categories: Startup, Office & HR, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Tax Center and Technology. Business owners will find articles on relevant topics facing the business community, as well as downloadable documents and other information that can be used in daily business operations. The toolkit offers these features that can help your business: • Learn about starting a business from concept to planning to doing. • Make better decisions about protecting your business and hiring, managing, rewarding and retaining the best employees. • Explore strategies for running and growing your business.
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• Manage your small business and personal finances. • Discover new marketing and promotion tactics, tools and techniques. • Learn how to comply with federal and state obligations while lowering your tax bill. • Learn about the different ways to incorporate and utilize technology properly into your business. New Technology Content Technology is the newest content category. Whether you are selecting a technology partner for your business, bringing your business up to speed with high-tech gadgets, or transforming your digital footprint, check back often for new ideas. To view the toolkit, visit RogersLowell.com/ small-business-toolkit.html.
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New Partnership Enhances Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
he Rogers Public Schools continues to seek new partnerships with local businesses, industry and non-profit organizations to enhance career and technical education (CTE) programs and opportunities that increase awareness of career options within the community and Northwest Arkansas. Partnerships have been an integral part of the continued development of career programs and certification training that help prepare students for successful careers and bright futures.
New Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Certification Program Through a new partnership with Hope Medical Partners, students and adults will have an opportunity to enroll in the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) training and certification program. The PCA course will include both on-line academic based
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modules and a skills-based component that will help prepare students for the PCA certification assessment. The course will be scheduled on evenings and/or Saturday. Dr. Chris Grayling, Medical Professions teacher at Rogers High School will be the instructor of the new PCA training and certification course. The first course will be offered this Fall. The course application will be available on the Rogers Public Schools website soon. Dr. Grayling explains, “Rogers Public Schools is pleased to announce the first in a series of night classes open to current high school students and community adults. The first certification program offered is for a Personal Care Assistant. The PCA course is thorough, relevant and beneficial to anyone considering a career or further education in the health care field, or who is currently caring for a family member at home. A PCA provides direct
patient care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long term facilities, rehabilitation centers and home health. Potential PCA applicants are caring, conscientious and dedicated to improving their patients’ quality of life.” Current students and community adults will have opportunities to pursue employment immediately following completion of the PCA training and certification program. For more information about the Patient Care Assistant program, please contact Dr. Chris Grayling at (479) 636-2202 orDawn Stewart at (479) 636-3910. The Rogers Public Schools Career & Technical Education department would like to thank Leona Haegele, Haden Gilder, Tatum Owenby and Carey Lingenfelter of Hope Medical Partners for their partnership and the opportunities for “hope” of a bright future that they will provide to our students.
B2B Networking Breakfast November 29
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he last Business-to-Business (B2B) networking event of the year is November 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies at 1000 S.E. Eagle Way in Bentonville. Don’t miss this opportunity to represent your company, advertise to new prospects and sell your products and services to other businesses. End the Year Speed Networking 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. Ticket prices include meal, featured speaker presentation, 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 (day of the event) is $30 for members or $40 for nonmembers (register early and save). Vendor Exhibit Tables are $40 (includes a ticket for the event) for members and $160 for nonmembers and must be purchased prior to the day of the event. Register now at RogersLowell.com.
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Inaugural Sporting Clays Classic
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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Sporting Clays Classic, presented by Cabela’s, was held at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield on October 13. More than 100 shooters showed up to “golf with a shotgun” and network with other business professionals on the range. They were provided a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, ammo, goodie bags and beverages. The event featured a variety of shooting stations, with each station presenting a different challenge for shooters. Some clay pigeons were launched high into the air, some parallel to the
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machine, and some even bounced across the ground to test the shooters’ aim. “This was a great event. The opportunity to build fellowship with your colleagues and other businesses in the area while having fun shooting clay pigeons is phenomenal,” Beall Barclay Financial Advisor Dale Brunk said. “We had a blast and we will definitely come back again next year. The venue was great and the setup was challenging yet easy enough for beginners to succeed.” First-place team members received a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun and $100 Cabela's gift cards. Second-place and third-place teams received Cabela’s gift cards and members of the last-
place team received a pink Daisy BB Gun. The winner of the morning flight was Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market. Preformed Line Products won the afternoon flight. “Gunsmoke Sporting Clays is a beautiful place with great views, it’s really a perfect setting for this,” First National Bank of NWA’s Jason Hedden said. “The event was really fun the way it was set up, and for non-seasoned shooters it was not impossible to shoot.” Proceeds from the event go toward economic development efforts of the Chamber. Special Thanks to ABC Supply for providing tents, tables and chairs.
Sporting Clays Classic First Place | Morning: Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market
Sporting Clays Classic First Place | Afternoon: Preformed Lined Products Team
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What’s On the Bricks in Downtown Rogers 3rd Friday on the Bricks | November 17 SAVE THE DATE Several shops are open late. Participating stores are hosting a scavenger hunt for shoppers to find a special item and receive a discount. Razor Rail | November 18 Ride the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad from Downtown Rogers to Fayetteville and watch the Arkansas Razorbacks football team play the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While on board, passengers will enjoy snacks and beverages during the hour-long trip to the stadium. After the game enjoy a relaxed ride back. Learn more at mainstreetrogers.com/ annualevents. Christmas Parade | December 1 On December 1, the streets in Downtown Rogers will be decked with Christmas cheer for its annual Christmas Parade to welcome Santa. This year’s theme is “A Hollywood Christmas.” The sidewalks line up with all the naughty and nice boys and girls enjoying beautiful floats passing through downtown. Santa makes his appearance at the end of the parade to the delight of all the kiddos. Building on the Bricks | December 1 This is a new fundraising event for Holidays on the Bricks benefiting both Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest and Rogers Experimental House (RXH). Go Downtown Rogers in conjunction with RXH has developed a gingerbread house-building competition that will test the skills of some of NWA’s finest contractors, engineers, architects,
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and culinary experts. In just three hours’ time, each team must use their creativity, ingenuity, and skills to construct a gingerbread house that will be judged by a panel of their peers. Stroll by the Rogers Experimental House, 121 W. Walnut St., from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. to watch the masters at work. Sips on the Bricks | December 2 This will be the 2nd Annual Sips on the Bricks competition with more than a dozen merchants participating. A $5 donation at the Honeycomb Kitchen Shop earns your ticket to sample holiday mocktails and cocktails that businesses have created, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite. Your vote also gets you into a drawing to win a gift basket. Gift Giveaway | December 3 The winner of the annual Go Downtown Rogers Gift Giveaway will be announced Sunday, December 3. You can enter your name at participating merchants in Downtown Rogers beginning November 24 and view the giveaway at The Urban Tub. Each year merchants donate roughly $1,200 worth of products, gifts, and gift cards for the giveaway. Toy and Donation Drive | Through December 15 Merchants in Downtown Rogers will be participating in a toy and donation drive for the new Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest this year. Bring your donations to participating businesses and look for the ACH toy boxes and donation tins to give back to the NWA community. All donations received will be delivered to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest at the Festival of the Stars Fundraiser on December 15.
Holiday Movie at The Victory Theater | December 22 and 23 SAVE THE DATE Iron Horse Coffee Co. presents a family movie on Friday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. Children's movies will be shown on Saturday, December 23, 10:00 a.m. for the littlest elves and 1:00 p.m. for older children.
Visit GoDowntownRogers.com and MainStreetRogers.com for details regarding all activities.
8th Annual Bowling Thanksgiving 2017 for Business MEMBER RESTAURANTS OPEN Have Some Fun Team Building and Networking! Looking for a great way to spend a Friday afternoon? Bowling For Business is perfect for taking a much needed break from work, fostering team building among your employees and getting some exercise while you're at it. It's also a wonderful opportunity for those in your office who don't golf or have an extra few hours to "spare" to network for new business contacts and leads. Enter Your Team of Five! For only $195 ($150 for Members), you get a team of five entered into this fun business event. The price includes two games and snacks and drinks. You can register today at RogersLowell.com. Design Your Bowling Team's Shirt | Win Prizes! We also invite you to design your bowling team shirts. Get creative, go wild and show your team spirit in a unique way. This has become one of the most popular activities at the event. Prizes awarded during the day include highest and lowest team scores and best team shirt design!
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Rogers Bowling Center REGISTER AT ROGERSLOWELL.COM Presenting Sponsor |
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Cabanas Restaurant Cedar Creek Bistro Cherokee Casino & Hotel Cracker Barrel Restaurant Downstream Casino Resort Fast Lane Entertainment Fuzzy's Taco Shop
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Lucy's Diner McDonalds Me Latte Chocolate Ozark Natural Foods Pinnacle Station Local Market Taco Bell Whataburger
For more information about these member businesses including addresses and phone numbers, consult the RogersLowell.com online Business Directory. Please call ahead to confirm holiday openings and hours.
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | September 2017 ADVANTAGE AIR & SERVICE, LLC Danielle Freeman 228-A S. 40TH ST. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (479) 361-8647 | ADVANTAGEAIRSERVICE.COM HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, REPAIR
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jim Gooding 1901 S. 26TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 636-5542 | FPCROGERS.COM CHURCHES
BRIGHT HORIZONS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Amy Eddy 1901 S. 26TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 877-1062 SCHOOLS - PRE-SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
HAIR ARTISTRY PRO Alicia Robertson 1000 S.E. WALTON BLVD., STE. 6 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 621-3588 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK BEAUTY SALONS
BUFFINGTON HOMES OF ARKANSAS - SILO FALLS Jackie Snead 6304 S. 28TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 (417) 838-3669 | BUFFINGTONHOMESAR.COM/SILO-FALLS/ REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS
INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SPECIALISTS Dr. Andrew Johnson 3333 PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 140 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 755-3000 | INTEGRATIVEDENTALSPECIALISTS.COM DENTISTS/DENTAL LABS/DENTAL CARE
CHANCELLOR HOTEL Katherine Kinney 70 N. EAST AVE. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 442-5555 | HOTELCHANCELLOR.COM HOTELS/MOTELS
MERCY CLINIC PRIMARY CARE - PEA RIDGE Natalie Turner 200 CARR ST. | PEA RIDGE, AR 72751 (479) 488-6415 | MERCY.NET CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS
DEER MOUNTAIN EVENTS Austin Fleck 7717 CONTRAN ROAD | OZARK, AR 72949 (479) 667-2288 | DEERMOUNTAINEVENTS.COM CORPORATE EVENTS
ROPA BOUTIQUE Robin Forbis 3201 MARKET ST., STE. 103 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 273-0022 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS
RUSTIC MULE BOUTIQUE Ashley Lester 2400 E. JOYCE BLVD., STE. 3 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 935-4246 | SHOPTHERUSTICMULE.COM 4204 S. JB HUNT DR., STE. 60 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 502-0040 | SHOPTHERUSTICMULE.COM BOUTIQUES & SPECIALTY SHOPS SUPREME LENDING Kathryn Crowder 5430 W. PINNACLE POINT DR., STE. 203 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 202-6004 | KATHRYNCROWDER.SUPREMELENDING.COM MORTGAGE LOANS & BANKERS WATERMARK AT STEELE CROSSING Michael Ann Thompson 150 E. DUNBAR LANE | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704 (479) 777-2919 | WATERMARKATSTEELECROSSING.COM APARTMENTS
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Angkor Wine & Liquor 2001 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., Rogers
Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations, LLC 100 N. Dixieland St., Ste. D2 #239, Rogers
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Mercy Clinic Primary Care 200 Carr St., Pea Ridge
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | September 2017 30+ years House of Webster - 63 years Boozman Hof Regional Eye Clinic, P.A. - 40 years Ozark Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 37 years Rogers First Church of the Nazarene - 35 years Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield - 34 years Innisfree Senior Living Community - 31 years
Technical Laser Service Transplace UniFirst Corporation 6-10 years Arkansas Occupational Health Clinic Ashley Health & Rehabilitation Bariola's Pizzeria Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Bryan University Don Brick Excavating & Construction Five Guys Burgers and Fries King Burrito & Taqueria Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Parc at Rogers Professional Security, Inc., dba Centurion Security Company TRG Rogers, LLC Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie
21-30 years Natural State Media Rogers Noon Rotary Club Stafford & Westervelt, Chartered Stephens Inc. Stock Building Supply 11-20 years Blakeman's Fine Jewelry Rick Buck/Jan Buck Candlewood Suites Hotel 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa First Security Bank The Frame Shoppe Image Builders Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas Midwest Block and Brick Overstreet's Jewelry, Inc. Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC Sonic Drive-In #3549 TEC Staffing Services
PS Form 3526
2-5 years Anna Grace Formals Apex Family Medical Clinic Arkansas Business Publishing Group Arkansas Health & Wellness Solutions Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Gospel Light Baptist Church The Greens II Resort at Bella Vista Village Hairlines Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)
1. Publication Title ROGERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ CHAMBER VOICE
2. Publication Number 492950
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3. Filing Date 10/03/2017
4. Issue Frequency MONTHLY WITH 2 ISSUES IN APRIL
5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price 13 $ 1.00
7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication 317 W WALNUT ST ROGERS, BENTON, AR 72756-4566
1 year 7 Brew Coffee Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations, LLC Grand Brook Memory of Rogers at Pinnacle Hills Healing Gardens of Northwest Arkansas Mr. Electric of Rogers Onyx Coffee Lab Optimal Nutrition Cooking Center The Social Taco Spectrum Brands Synergy Benefit Advisors
Mailed Outside County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS (1) Form 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form b. Paid Circulation (2) 3541(include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser's proof copies, and exchange copies) (By Mail and Outside Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales the Mail) (3) Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS
Contact Person BRAD Telephone (479) 636-1240
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8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher 317 W WALNUT ST ROGERS, AR 72756-4566
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 Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies included on (2) PS Form 3541 Nominal 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
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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
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
K-Mac Catering Landmark Cancer Center Leadership Properties, LLC Limbird Real Estate Group Mass Mutual Financial Group - Carrie D. Wilson Mill Creek Software NWA Wedding Ideas Directory Pop's Hog Wild BBQ Sassafras Springs Vineyard Say Cheez Photo Booth Scissortail, Another Leadership Properties Community SSI Inc. of NWA Sterling Group Insurance Summit Heating and Air, LLC T. Michael's Salon & Spa Therapon Skin Health
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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
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in the 11/01/2017 issue of this publication.
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18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Title
14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below
BRADLEY K PHILLIPS
09/01/2017 Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date 3654
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Date EDITOR
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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. Below are the upcoming events to note. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Presenting Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors:
Chamber University Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club
Spanish Seminar Series Media Sponsor:
Golden Corral First Western
Pinnacle Media LLC / Univision
Sam’s Club
Platinum Sponsor:
Host Sponsor: First Western
Presenter:
Topic:
Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC)
Starting a Business in Arkansas (Presented en Español)
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Host Sponsor:
Address:
Location:
Address:
First Western
2601 Champions Dr., Rogers
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
NOVEMBER 29, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
Co-Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor:
Lewis Automotive Group
Gold Sponsors:
Crain Automotive Team Celebrate Arkansas
KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34
Location:
Location:
Address:
First Security Bank
3901 W. Walnut St., Rogers
One Digital
Location:
Presenting Sponsor:
First Security Bank
Gold Sponsor:
Crain Automotive Team
Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC
NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium
Cox Business
Address: 1000 S.E. Eagleway, Bentonville
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.
Register Now for Your 2018 B2B VIP Status | Only $100 Purchase Your B2B VIP Before January 24 VIP status includes a delicious buffet meal and networking at all four B2B events. VIPs get exhibit space at two B2B events of their choice and the opportunity for discounted B2B exhibit space at the other two B2B events. This special B2B VIP offer expires January 24. What is Speed Networking? At B2B Networking events six business representatives are seated at a table. Each
participant at the table has two minutes to promote his/her products and services. Participants are then rotated to two other tables. So you potentially get to speed network with 18 participants during the round robin rotations. That’s a lot of speed networking. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, product samples and promotional items to hand out and display at your tables. 2018 B2B Luncheon and Breakfast Schedule This year features two B2B Networking
events scheduled at breakfast (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and two at lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at the NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology in Bentonville. January 31* | Lunch Event April 25* | Breakfast Event September 26* | Lunch Event November 28* | Breakfast Event *Dates subject to change
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Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.