November 2018 | Chamber Voice Newsletter

NOVEMBER2018 | Vol 13 Issue 11

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Events and Meetings Election Day Reminder; Thanksgiving 2018 Open Restaurants List; RLACC Holiday Open House Invitation Community Celebrates Quality of Life & Unique Culture Continued Community Celebrates Quality of Life & Unique Culture Continued Small Business Corner – Call for 2019 Applications | Small Business Council

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New Forum Inspires Women to Participate in Public Service

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Hundreds Attend 2018 NWA Fall Job Fair 2018 Fall Golf Tournament Winners and Recap; Arvest First Leadership | Introducing Class 22 RLACC Hosts 2nd Annual Sporting Clays Classic

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Welcome New Members | September 2018

Ribbon Cuttings | September 2018; B2B Networking Breakfast | November 28 Chamber Membership Renewals | September 2018

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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What’s On the Bricks in Downtown Rogers

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quick reference calendar | NOVEMBER Business Building Events NOV

11.1 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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11.1 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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11.8 | Ambassadors Bi-Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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11.9 | Bowling for Business 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers Bowling Center

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11.13 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

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11.13 | Education Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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

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11.15 | Joint Business After Hours with the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Primrose Retirement Center

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11.16 | 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 | Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA Anniversary Party 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Metro Appliances & More

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11.28 | Business-to-Business Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center

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11.29 | How to Supervise People and Lead a Team – Featuring Glenn Shepard 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NWA Board of REALTORS in Lowell

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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

2018 DIRECTORS

Chairman of the Board Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA

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

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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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 Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NWA 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

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2019 DIRECTORS

Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Payne Brewer, Arvest Bank Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Denten Park, Northwest Health Chris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)

Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, Tallchamps, LLC Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center 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

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

DIVISION CHAIRS

Community Development - Tina Winham Membership Services - Keri Earwood Economic Development - Jeff Milford Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Jon Harrell, & David Vaden

REMINDER | NOVEMBER 6

Election Day

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE AND WHEN YOU CAN VOTE LEADING UP TO ELECTION DAY, VISIT VOTE.BENTONCOUNTYAR.GOV/ELECTIONS/

Thanksgiving 2018 | Member Restaurants Open 1886 CRESCENT HOTEL & SPA CHEROKEE CASINO & HOTEL CRACKER BARREL RESTAURANT DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT FAST LANE ENTERTAINMENT GOLDEN CORRAL HOULIHAN'S IHOP, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES I LOVE PUPUSAS KING BURRITO & TAQUERIA - ROGERS MCDONALDS

PINNACLE STATION LOCAL MARKET TACO BELL WHATABURGER BOARS NEST INDIGO SKY CASINO RESTAURANTE MIRAFLORES #2 TORTILLERIA EL PALOMINO / EL RINCONCITO RESTAURANT WORKMAN'S TRAVEL CENTER LOWELL / THE OZARK MOUNTAIN GRILL

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.

ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Holiday Open House You’re Cordially Invited...

DECEMBER 7, 2018 | 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce | 317 W. Walnut St. Rogers 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 and enjoy holiday treats.

For more information on the Holiday Open House at the Chamber call (479) 636-1240.

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he Chamber’s inaugural event, The Good Life Experience presented by Northwest Health and event partner Tyson Foods, Inc., brought together the community in Downtown Rogers on September 14 and 15 to celebrate our quality of life that we enjoy in Northwest Arkansas and to showcase Rogers’ unique culture that magically blends food, arts and the outdoors.

A farm-to-table, sunset dinner kicked off the weekend’s cultural adventure on Friday night serving up delicious, fresh-ingredients cuisine prepared by local restaurants. The dinner was casual and comfortable and set to the relaxing sounds of musician Eric P. Miller who delighted the crowd with his acoustic twist to old and new classics.

Saturday was a fun day of discovery and learning for participants with both low-cost and free workshops “popping up” across downtown venues and a variety of special in-store activities hosted by downtown businesses. Dozens of local merchants also exhibited at the free Marketplace sponsored by Central States Manufacturing, Inc. to highlight products and services against the backdrop of local community artists painting a The Good Life Experience mural.

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WORKSHOPS AND DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES The Good Life Experience created an opportunity for residents to re-connect and visitors to connect with Downtown Rogers merchants and its new amenities.

Downtown Yoga | Darcie Saunders from YogaGypsy led an outdoor yoga class on the beautiful lawn of First United Methodist Church in Rogers.

Art and Music Walk at Lake Atalanta Park | Attendees enjoyed live music and artist demonstrations next to the water in the great outdoors of Lake Atalanta Park.

Hands-On Pottery Classes in the Wheel Mobile | Families and young professionals alike tried their hand at the pottery wheel in this unique mobile art studio located in a renovated Winnebago (courtesy of the Community Creative Center).

E-Bike Demos at the Marketplace | The Marketplace area of The Good Life Experience featured electric bicycles from Bike NWA for attendees to learn more and try a ride.

Grilling & BBQ Workshop | Participants learned live-fire cooking techniques and walked away with new recipes and ideas. The workshop included delicious samples of meat and veggies prepared straight from the grill at The Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers.

Homebrewing & Fermentation Class | This two-part workshop at Hark & Herald Co. included a panel of local experts that discussed different types of fermentation, followed by a hands-on session for participants to make their own customized, fermented beverage to enjoy at home.

Cooking as a Family Workshop | Families worked together at this workshop to make a meal at Haas Hall Academy and learned where food comes from and how healthy foods help your body. Chef Erin Rowe and Presenting Sponsor Northwest Health shared familyfriendly and healthy cooking tips and ideas.

“This was a one-of-a-kind event inspired by the excitement in Rogers as well as the greater Northwest Arkansas region for arts, entertainment, farm-fresh food, and our beautiful trails and parks,” said Maddie Ward, Special Events Coordinator for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. “We partnered with local nonprofits, artists, musicians, farmers, local businesses, and community members to bring together this special weekend full of engaging workshops and activities. We hope that everyone who participated from outdoor enthusiasts, to young families, foodies and the art-obsessed, enjoyed spending their weekend in Downtown Rogers celebrating our community’s quality of life.”

Spec i al Thanks to Ou r s pons ors

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Call for 2019 Applications | Small Business Council

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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, 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 2019. 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.”

SAVE THE DATE Small Business Saturday® November 24, 2018

In 2017, an estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently-owned businesses on Small Business Saturday — generating roughly $12 billion in reported spend.* *Survey commissioned by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Businesses

Visit ShopSmall.com to learn how to get your business involved.

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The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Voice of Business Podcast debuted in May. The podcast covers topics of regional and statewide interest, current events, legislative events, interviews with community leaders, local and state elected officials, newsmakers, and community and economic developers. Check out these recent highlights from episodes of the podcast:

Episode 12...

Episode 14...

Episode 16...

In this episode, SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox sat down with Martha Londagin of Legacy National Bank to talk about SBA Lending for small businesses.

In this episode, VP of Downtown Development Karen Wagaman discussed The Good Life Experience event, which came to Downtown Rogers Sept. 14-15, with RLACC Special Events Coordinator Maddie Ward and artist/entrepreneur Karen Ahuja.

In this episode, SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox sat down with Dawn Stewart, Career/Technical Education Director for Rogers Public Schools, to talk about the Career Connections event at Rogers High School.

You can find the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast online and subscribe. Just

search “Chamber Voice of Business” on any of these platforms and start listening to one of Northwest Arkansas’s premier business podcasts today!

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New Forum Inspires Women to Participate in Public Service

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he Chamber’s new Women In Public Service Forum, a joint venture between Hustle in Heels – Ladies Lead NWA and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders, was held October 4 at the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas in Rogers with an estimated crowd of 70 people.

Participants attended to get inspired by a panel of current and former women elected officials (from the city and state level) who talked about their experiences as women in public service.

Stories were shared about their career journeys in the spirit of encouraging more women to participate in public service. The panel featured State Senator Missy Irvin, State Representative-elect Nicole Clowney, former State Representative and Washington County Judge Marilyn Edwards, and Rogers City Counselor Marge Wolf. Roby Brock, CEO of Natural State Media, parent company for Talk Business & Politics and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, moderated the panel.

“Our Hustle in Heels mission is to empower, engage and connect professional women in the Northwest Arkansas region, said Carrie Wilson, committee lead for Hustle in Heels. “Across the nation and locally record numbers of women are interested in running for public office. This new forum was perfect timing for women in public service to share their experiences, motivations and challenges in running for office as a woman.”

Pictured Left to Right: Moderator Roby Brock, former State Representative and County Judge Marilyn Edwards, City Counselor Marge Wolf, State Senator Missy Irvin, State Representative-elect Nicole Clowney, and Hustle in Heels committe lead Carrie Wilson

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Hundreds Attend 2018 NWA Fall Job Fair

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he 2018 Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair on October 3 was presented by 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 more than 300 job seekers and featured over 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 these annual job fairs, job seekers meet one-on-one with local Human Resource professionals and representatives from local organizations about career opportunities.

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2018 Fall Golf Tournament Winners and Recap

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OVERALL WINNER | GOLDEN CORRAL

he Golden Corral team won overall First Place at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Fall Golf Tournament held October 5 at the Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club in Rogers.

Golden Corral won the p.m. flight, while the iHeartMedia team won the a.m. flight.

Players on all teams also tested their skills in the hole-in-one, longest drive, and closest-tothe-pin contests to win prizes. There was not a winner of the hole-in-one contest this year for a brand-new vehicle courtesy of Steve Landers Toyota of NWA.

LONGEST DRIVE WINNERS | Sponsored by COX BUSINESS Bill Woodmancy, iHeartMedia (a.m.)

John Montes, First National Bank (p.m.)

1st FLIGHT (a.m.)

1ST PLACE | iHeartMedia 2ND PLACE | Golden Corral 3RD PLACE | 3C Retail Solutions

CLOSEST-TO-THE-PIN WINNERS | Sponsored by CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. Bradley West, Nabholz Construction (a.m.)

Dan Harryman, Preformed Line Products (p.m.)

2nd FLIGHT (p.m.)

1ST PLACE | Golden Corral 2ND PLACE | Preformed Line Products 3RD PLACE | RJR Enterprises

Participants enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by Golden Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers, and lots of networking fun on the golf course throughout the day.

Prizes for the other contests went to the following golfers:

The Overall Winning Team: Golden Corral Pictured Left to Right: Brandon Munson, Jon Fritchey, Kevin Warrick, Todd Pinneo

Arvest First Leadership | Introducing Class 22

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rvest First Leadership, developed in 1996, is an effort to invest in the future of Northwest Arkansas by providing a student-focused program of innovative strategies to promote participant growth and leadership opportunities. Each year high school

sophomores and juniors who reside within the Rogers Public School District are encouraged to apply for the 8-month community-based leadership program.

Due to the generous sponsorship of Arvest Bank, 20 students are selected to experience the community in a whole new light. To date, 420 students have graduated from the

program. During the year, students learn more about themselves through teambuilding and leadership development. They also learn more about the community through sessions focused on human services and economic development and are given tools to think about their future through local college tours and discussions on personal finances.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF ARVEST FIRST LEADERSHIP CLASS 22: Adam Siwiec Allyson Hayes Aleida Salas Austin Abercrombie

Benjamin Burdess Juan Salas Edgar Canales Huy Vu

Holly Frost Jesus Ballesteros Jacob Cruz David Jurado IV

Kaitlyn Biggs Kaitlyn Belmontes Karla Morales Nayeli Ortiz

Nicholas Martin Ruby Reyes Samantha Solorza Shakira Haro

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RLACC Hosts 2nd Annual

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SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual Sporting Clays Classic was held at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield on October 12. Nearly 100 shooters showed up to “golf with a shotgun” and network with other business professionals on the range.

Participants were provided a continental breakfast,

SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC RESULTS OVERALL WINNER |

Preformed Line Products

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 machine, and some even bounced across the ground to test the shooters’ aim. New this year was a white clay that offered a prize bonus for those

A.M. FLIGHT |

1st: Legacy National Bank 2nd: Rose Antique Mall 3rd: Daisy Outdoors/GAMO Last: Trane

that hit the target. Proceeds from this event are directed toward economic development initiatives of the Chamber.

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 teams received a pink Daisy BB Gun.

P.M. FLIGHT |

1st: Preformed Line Products 2nd: The Roark Group 3rd: Benchmark Group Last: Downstream Casino Resort

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

The Overall Winning Team: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS Pictured Left to Right: Daryl Cook, Gary Weitzel, Wayne Anderson, and Kyle Radtke

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What’s On the Bricks in Downtown Rogers DOWNTOWN ROGERS ART ON THE BRICKS

off the holidays with holiday open houses, and special holiday hours on Sundays. Merchants are also hosting a toy drive to support Arkansas Children’s Northwest Bring your donations to participating businesses and look for the ACH toy boxes and donation tins to give back to the NWA community. Put on those Christmas sweaters and meet Santa at the Go Downtown Rogers photo booth in the Rogers Experimental House December 1 & 2.

SIPS ON THE BRICKS | DECEMBER 1

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | NOVEMBER 8 FINAL EVENT OF THE YEAR | DECEMBER 13 Downtown Rogers lights up with neon and glow-in-the-dark art activities during the 2nd Thursday Art on the Bricks Art Walk, 4:30 p.m.

– 7:30 p.m. Visit 25 pop-up art exhibits with make-and-take workshops and artist demos while you visit the shops and restaurants and shop for regionally created original art for early gift giving.

If you want one final chance to purchase original gifts of art, the final Art on the Bricks Art Walk of the year takes place on Thursday, December 13, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with pop-up art displays in multiple locations in Downtown Rogers.

The 4th Annual Sips on the Bricks invites you to visit 15 downtown merchants participating in a mixology contest to see who can create the best and most festive holiday drink. Participants can head to downtown and try each cocktail or mocktail then vote for the drink they think is the most delicious.

Participants vote for their favorite and into a drawing to win a gift basket. They can then stroll to other restaurants for other holiday drink specials. Guests can get their Sips Cards early or on the day of the event for a donation of $10.

All proceeds of this event will benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest.

MAIN STREET ROGERS

GO DOWNTOWN ROGERS

ROGERS EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE

The Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut, is celebrating the holidays with a variety of activities. Saturday, December 1 includes a holiday boutique of locally created art, and Advent Season Bible journaling workshop.

There will also be family friendly make & take workshops, a poured acrylic class for couples, and info about the 2019 classes being held in the experiemental house.

HOLIDAY ON THE BRICKS | NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 7 & 8 Downtown Rogers is celebrating the holidays over TWO weekends this year. Holidays on the Bricks, sponsored by Go Downtown Rogers, is November 30 - December 2 and includes beautifully decorated windows and lights to welcome visitors. Enjoy Christmas caroling by area church and school choirs, a free hot cocoa stand in Centennial Park, Sips on the Bricks and a $1,000 gift basket giveaway.

Other activities include selfies in the sleigh at Centennial Park and a multitude of shops kicking

CHRISTMAS PARADE | DECEMBER 7 On December 7, the streets in Downtown Rogers will be decked with Christmas cheer for its annual Christmas Parade to welcome Santa.

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.

Main Street Rogers Holiday Festivities begin with a Cocktail Holiday event at Arkansas Public Theatre on December 1. Festivities resume the following weekend, December 7 & 8, with family activities. These activities include the annual Christmas Parade and a Ballet Westside Dance Studio performance on Frisco Stage Friday evening, December 7, followed by the Holiday Movie at The Victory Theater Saturday, December 8.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED HERE VISIT WWW.GODOWNTOWNROGERS.COM AND WWW.MAINSTREETROGERS.COM

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | September 2018 BOARS NEST John Hudec 4404 W. WALNUT ST., STE. 12 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 899-6282 | BOARSNESTNWA.COM RESTAURANT - BAR AND GRILL

GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER AND OUTLET STORE Leslie Heizman 1301 N. DIXIELAND RD. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (501) 372-5100 | GOODWILLAR.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

MISS D'S APOTHECARY SMOKE SHOP Dawn Harpell 2882 W. WALNUT STREET #10 | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 295-2164 RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES

BOB FOSTER AGENCY, LLC Robert Foster 1120 S. WALTON BLVD., STE. 116 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 321-3993 | PURPOSE-PROTECT.COM INSURANCE

IMAGINATION STATION Melanie Hewins 5212 VILLAGE PKWY., STE. 11 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 619-6085 | IMAGINATIONSTATIONNWA.COM ORGANIZATIONS

NWA SPACE (OPENING SOON) Anne Diallo ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 249-5563 | NWA.SPACE ORGANIZATIONS

CRIBB INSURANCE GROUP Jason Cribb 1601 SW REGIONAL AIRPORT BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 286-1066 | CRIBBINSURANCE.COM INSURANCE

INNOVATIVE WELLNESS NWA (OPENING SOON) Ann Gray CAMBRIDGE CROSSING (19TH AND WALNUT ST.) | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 721-7447 HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS

TAQUERIA EL CUNADO RESTAURANT Oliver Alvarez 2850 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-6767 RESTAURANTS - MEXICAN

DIVAOLOGY, INC. DBA DIVINE DIVA Carla Thompson 1200 W. WALNUT ST. #2404 | ROGERS, AR 72756 (325) 261-3482 | DIVAWORLD.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

KOMODO Reid Combellack 5204 VILLAGE PKWY., STE. 1 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 268-6871 | KOMODONWA.COM RESTAURANTS - ASIAN

WHOLESCAPES LANDSCAPE STUDIO J. Wade Tomlinson ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 644-3358 | WHOLESCAPES.COM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

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B2B Networking Breakfast | November 28

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he last Business-to-Business (B2B) networking event of the year is November 28 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, 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 non-members and must be purchased prior to the day of the event.

Register now at RogersLowell.com.

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Harris Baking - 60 years Richard I.Daniel - 59 years Black Hills Energy - 52 years Boozman Hof Regional Eye Clinic - 41 years Rite Temp Manufacturing, Inc. - 39 years CEI Enginnering Associates, Inc. - 35 years BMC - 31 years

2-5 YEARS

A.G. Russell Knives Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations, LLC Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers Direct Auto Insurance First National Bank The Greens II Resort at Bella Vista Village Hiebert Dental Care 6-10 YEARS Mercury Title Apex Family Medicine Clinic NWA Wedding Ideas Directory Blue Cliff College Pet Supplies Plus EOA of Washington County/EOA Children's House Shipman's Healthy & Whole Frazier Law Firm, PLC Spectrum Brands HoganTaylor LLP Steamroller Blues Jason's Deli SUP Outfitters Kelsey's Beaver Lake Homes & Retreat Center Synergy Benefit Advisors King Burrito & Taqueria T. Michael's Salon & Spa K-Mac Catering VERDANT studio Landmark Cancer Center

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Bekaert Corporation Dr. Carmen Nugent, D.D.S. Eureka Pizza First Western Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Inc. Jones Janitorial Services, Inc. Stafford & Westervelt, Chartered

11-20 YEARS

1st Employment Arkansas Occupational Health Clinic Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Bost, Inc. Cooper Communities/CRI 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. Dancenhance Entertainment

PS Form 3526

LegalShield - Russell Anzalone Lindsey & Associates - Bill McClard The Meadows of Rogers, A Senior Citizen Complex Rush Running Co. Saving Grace, Inc. Tusk and Trotters American Brasserie

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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 13, 2018

Presenting Sponsors:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm First Western

NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Co-Sponsors:

Celebrate Arkansas Downstream Casino Resort Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

Host Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Host Sponsor:

Primrose Retirement Community

Location:

Address:

Host Sponsor:

Location:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

3606 Southern Hills Blvd., Ste. 200, Rogers

Primrose Retirement Community

650 S. Dodson Rd., Rogers

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

NOVEMBER 28, 2018 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Presenting Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

Lewis Automotive Group

Gold Sponsor:

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34 Cox Business

Arkansas 529 College Investing Plans OneDigital Health and Benefits

Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Gold Sponsors:

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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Professional Development Seminar with Glenn Shepard from Glenn Shepard Seminars Topic:

How to Supervise People and Lead a Team

Address:

Location:

Address:

Location:

Address:

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

1000 SE. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS

314 N. Goad Springs Rd. Lowell

SAVE THE DATE |

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting our door prize donation happy hour on December 7. Donating door prizes for the Chamber’s events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business and showcase your products and services! Come with your Door Prize Donations for the upcoming year and enjoy this members-only Door Prize Happy Hour.

Light refreshments will be served.

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