Chamber Voice Newsletter | October 2017

OCTOBER2017 | Vol 12 Issue 10

World Trade Center Arkansas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

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he World Trade Center Arkansas celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary with a reception on September 21. The Center hosted friends, supporters, diplomats, foreign government officials, educators, businesses and trade leaders. The reception featured remarks by Senator John Boozman.

“The World Trade Center Arkansas has played a skillful role in connecting Arkansas businesses with international partners,” said Senator Boozman. “Which has in turn meant greater economic benefits for our state. I’m proud to help show the world what Arkansas has to offer and look forward to its continued success.”

A Vision Realized The World Trade Center Arkansas was launched as the vision of Senator Boozman in 2007. The Center occupies a 6000-square-foot, first-class office in the top floor of the World Trade Center Building owned by Hunt Ventures in Pinnacle Hills.

It was established as a part of the University of Arkansas with support from Hunt Ventures (formerly Pinnacle Group), the City of Rogers, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, U. S. Department of Commerce, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and what was then the Arkansas Department of Economic Development (now the Arkansas Economic Development Commission).

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World Trade Center Arkansas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Continued

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2017 Fall Golf Tournament Winners & Recap

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Focus on the Community | Frisco Festival Celebrates 33rd Year of Fun and Food and More from the Community

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Small Business Corner | Introducing New Online & On Demand Learning; Small Business of the Quarter

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Career & Technical Education | New and Expanded Program Outlook Report

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Six New Directors Join Board for 2018 - 2020

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Six New Directors Join Board for 2018 2020 continued; Fall 2017 Guide | NWA Craft Fairs

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Welcome New Members | August 2017

Ribbon Cuttings | August 2017; Meet the Chamber's Newest Staff Members Chamber Membership Renewals | August 2017

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Visit Rogers Launches New Website

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education | October 17

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quick reference calendar | OCTOBER Networking/Educational Events

Upcoming Meetings

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10.4 | Chamber University Sunrise Seminar Series – Topic: The 7 Secrets Of Winning The Innovation War 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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10.4 | NWA Fall Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Frisco Station Mall in Rogers

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10.4 | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting 4:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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10.5 | Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 West Walnut Street

Rogers-Lowell Area

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

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Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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10.10 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Centennial Bank

P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485

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

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10.13 | RLACC Sporting Clays Classic 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Flight Times | Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield, AR

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10.17 | 2017 Chamber Night Reception at the Rogers School Board of Education 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | District Administration Building

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10.19 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

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10.20 | Government Affairs Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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10.23 | Ambassadors About Town 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Location TBD

(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.

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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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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

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

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Frank Bailey & Jon Harrell

...Continued from Page 1 Senator Boozman recognized that international trade was crucial to Arkansas’s economic development. There was a strong need to establish a center focused on trade development to expand Arkansas manufactured, agricultural and service industry exports. During the past 10 years, Senator Boozman traveled with the Center on trade missions to Peru, Brazil and Panama in addition to statewide road trips to promote international trade in many Arkansas communities.

Growing Trade. Increasing Exports.

Connecting Business.

Trading partners include Mexico and Canada - Arkansas’ most important economic partners – Cuba, Japan, Korea, Argentina, Chile, Belarus, South Africa, India, China, Vietnam, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Malaysia, Panama and more.

The Center has welcomed current and former foreign Presidents and former U.S. Presidents, U.S. Secretaries of State and Treasury as well as Ambassadors, Consul Generals, Trade Ministers and foreign Business Leaders.

More recently, the Center organized a large trade mission with Arkansas businesses, agricultural producers and Governor Asa Hutchinson to Cuba in 2015, making Hutchinson the first U.S. Governor to visit the island since normalization and the U.S. Embassy was restored.

The Center also takes part in Governor Hutchinson’s international trips to aerospace trade shows, including the Farnborough Air Show and the Paris Air Show. Aerospace and Defense is Arkansas’ largest manufactured export by value.

The Center has also been promoting the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), taking a “do-no-harm” posture, according to Hendrix. Arkansas maintains a trade surplus with Mexico who is the state’s largest importer of rice.

“We welcome modernization as it will

“The World Trade Center Arkansas was incredibly productive over the past 10 years. We’ve taken Arkansas businesses and agricultural producers on dozens of trade missions to foreign countries.

We’ve helped grow the state’s exports and developed strong commercial diplomacy with many of our trading partners.”

– Dan Hendrix, President and CEO World Trade Center Arkansas benefit Arkansas companies by making them more competitive in the global marketplace,” said Dan Hendrix, President and CEO. “By testifying at the United States Trade Representative hearings, we effectively communicated the fact that Arkansas can be used as a model of success for trade with Canada and Mexico. This shows that our state is having a tremendous impact in the global economy.”

This year alone, the Center has also opened new relationships with three different countries; partnered with two national organizations; undergone nearly 25 trade and diplomatic missions; attended and presented as trade experts

at eight different state, national and international summits; and traveled throughout the state to engage Arkansas businesses on a nearly weekly basis. There are still multiple trade and diplomatic engagements scheduled for later this year.

“We are engaged as the international trade arm of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission,” Hendrix said. “We are an active force for growing bilateral trade between Arkansas and the world.”

The mission of the World Trade Center Arkansas is to grow trade and increase Arkansas exports by connecting Arkansas businesses to the world through international trade services.

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2017 Fall Golf Tournament Winners and Recap

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he RoArk Group won overall First Place at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Fall Golf Tournament held September 8 at the Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club in Rogers. They were the winners of the p.m. flight, while Everett Buick GMC of Bentonville won the a.m. flight.

Players on all teams also tested their skills in the hole-in-one contest, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests to win prizes. Hunter Boelte, owner of Jimmy's Egg in Fayetteville, put his swing into action and hit a hole-in-one to win a brand-new car. Prizes for the other contests went to these golfers:

Hunter Boelte (pictured second from right, green shirt), put his swing in action and hit an ace to win the Fall Golf Tournament’s Hole-in-One Contest and new car prize sponsored by Everett Buick GMC of Bentonville.

OVERALL WINNER The RoArk Group

1st FLIGHT (a.m.)

1st Place | Everett Buick GMC 2nd Place | Cox Communications 3rd Place | AEP SWEPCO

2nd FLIGHT (p.m.)

1st Place | The RoArk Group 2nd Place | United Bank 3rd Place | Preformed Line Products

Putting Contest Winners |

Sponsored by CRAIN AUTOMOTIVE TEAM Tie: Brandon Campbell and Matt Clay (a.m.)

Cathy Dodge (p.m.)

Longest Drive Winners (2 Holes) | Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK1 Sponsored by MCGHEE INSURANCE NWA2 Carl Sweigart1 & Hunter Buwick2 (a.m.)

John Younkin1 & Joe Fair2 (p.m.)

Closest-to-the-Pin Winners | Sponsored by CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC. Tyler Howard (a.m.)

Steve Mason (p.m.)

The day concluded with the 19th Hole Party sponsored by Golden Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers, a fun celebration featuring the announcement of tournament winners and prizes, and lots of delicious food, beverages and networking fun.

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33 Year OF FUN AND FOOD

August | 2017 – The 2017 Frisco Festival was held August 25 and 26 in Downtown Rogers. Among the activities was the 3rd Annual Rotary Club Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition. Participants brought their smokers and secret recipes for the chance to earn prize money and bragging rights.

Those who visited the 33rd annual event also got to enjoy the Frisco Car Show, along with live entertainment and several fun activities for children.

Annually located in the Rogers Historic District, the family-friendly festival is named in honor of Rogers' rich railroad heritage. It is considered the area’s biggest party with rides, music, delicious food, and so much more.

FRISCO INFERNO BARBECUE COMPETITION WINNERS CHICKEN 1st Place: Joe Hines - $750 2nd Place: Phillip Harp (Hot and Fast BBQ) - $500 3rd Place: Kerry Keeton (Darkside BBQ) - $250

BEEF BRISKET 1st Place: John Ernst (Big Country BBQ) - $750 2nd Place: Ty Higgins (Smokin' Pokes BBQ) - $500 3rd Place: Anthony Seidel (Simply Done) - $250

PORK RIBS 1st Place: Robert Wadell (Habitual Smokers) - $750 2nd Place: Phillip Harp (Hot and Fast BBQ) - $500 3rd Place: Ty Higgins (Smokin' Pokes BBQ) - $250

PEOPLE'S CHOICE (PORK BUTT) 1st Place: Steve McGarrah (Arkie BBQ) - $600

33rd Annual Frisco Festival in Downtown Rogers

Forty Under 40 Class Announced August | 2017 - The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following members who were selected to the 21st class of Forty under 40 by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. The award honors 40 individuals who are making a positive difference in their professions and thriving in

their communities.

Beginning in 1997, the Business Journal has annually honored 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who live and work in the six-county coverage area of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Sebastian and Crawford counties. They were nominated as best in class by their peers in all industries.

Congratulations to the following chamber members on their selection to this year's

Forty Under 40 Class

Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal — Charley Boyce Arvest Bank — Robert Kelly Carlson Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas — Jacqueline Coffman Mitchell Williams — Craig Cockrell Grand Savings Bank — Tommy Coughlin Signature Bank of Arkansas — Ryan Dagley Northwest Health — George "BJ" Deimel University of Arkansas Global Campus — Tara Dryer inVeritas — Nathan Green Walmart Foundation — Erin Turner Hogue

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Christina Karnatz; Michael Macechko Walmart — Myra McKenzie-Harris Chambers Bank — Landi Mkhize Rockfish — Jarrod Ramsey Stout Executive Search — Jacob Roberts Wright Lindsey Jennings — Cal Rose Sage Partners Real Estate Solutions — Marshall Saviers AT&T — Matt Spence Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County — Natalie Tibbs

Chamber Helps in Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Packing items at the Chamber of Commerce to send to those affected by Hurricane Harvey

August | 2017 - In late August, organizations across Northwest Arkansas worked together to coordinate delivery of supplies and much needed relief items for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Rotary Club of Bentonville, Rogers Early Risers Rotary Club, Downtown Rogers Rotary Club, Lions Club, and United Way of NWA worked with local businesses, including the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, to create “drop locations” where the community contributed to the relief effort. Many thanks to those who donated baby formula, diapers, hand sanitizer, non-perishable food, moist towlettes, sweatsuits, socks, towels, bottled water, comfort kits (soap, shampoo and toothpaste), blankets, pillows, iodine tablets, first aid kits, antibiotic ointments, packages of t-shirts, diaper wipes and more.

For more community-focused news such as "Walton Family Foundation Introduces The Momentary" visit the Chamber's blog at ImpactPossible.com/Voice

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Introducing New Online & On Demand Learning

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ogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce members now have a new educational benefit that empowers them to learn anytime and anywhere.

Chamber University is the Chamber’s popular program that offers business owners and their employees seminars designed for today’s busy professionals. In late August, Chamber University launched an online learning portal and features courses in Retail, Compliance/IT, Human Resources, Sales, Management and much more.

For a limited time, members have access to five free courses as an introductory offer!

How to Develop a Website for Your Store | RETAIL Cyber Security Awareness | COMPLIANCE & IT

This new membership benefit expands opportunities for Chamber members to gain knowledge, skills and professional development when they need it.

Members may access these free courses by visiting the home page at RogersLowell.com.

Managing Stress for Managers | HUMAN RESOURCES Conducting a Structured Sales Call | SALES Managing a Successful Team | MANAGEMENT

Do You Have Open Positions?

Post to the RogersLowell.com Job Bank The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce offers an online Job Bank available at no cost to members. The Job Bank enables members to post open positions along with job descriptions and requirements. This free service is available only to members, however, available jobs may be viewed by anyone visiting RogersLowell.com.

http://web.rogerslowell.com/jobbank

Small Business of the Quarter | Anna Grace Formals presented by |

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ach quarter, the Small Business Council of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide special recognition to our small business community by awarding an Outstanding Business of the Quarter.

The nominees are considered based upon being a member in good standing with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, employing under 100 people, and giving back to the community. The Small Business Council recognizes these exceptional small business owners for their tireless work, contribution to the community and their embodiment of the spirit of enterprise. The winner of the Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2017 is Anna Grace Formals in Downtown Rogers.

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Anna Grace Formals features a large selection of prom, homecoming, pageant, quinceanera and semi-formal dresses including shoes, crowns, and jewelry for every occasion.

The business is an exclusive carrier in Northwest Arkansas of MacDuggal, Angela and Alison, Rachel Allan, Karishma Creations, House of Wu and Madison James.

“I nominated Anna Grace Formals because they are a true, locally-owned business who specializes in formal wear and gives back to the community. Their business has doubled in two years, and they donate a large amount of time and items to foster children and the local public high school.”

– Martha Londagin, Legacy National Bank and Small Business Council Vice-Chair

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Career & Technical Education | New and Expanded Program Outlook Report

ne of the most important goals of the Rogers Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) program is to equip students with the academic, technical and employability skills that will prepare them for a successful transition from high school to a college campus and/or a career field.

Through collaborative partnerships with the Northwest Arkansas Council and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, the district’s CTE department strives to offer high quality career programs that align with current and projected workforce demands, job growth and emerging employment trends within the Northwest Arkansas region to insure the availability of a skilled and professional workforce.

The CTE Program Outlook Report includes a look at new and expanded program as well as plans for new CTE programs below.

2017-2018 New and Expanded CTE Programs Childcare Guidance and Management Services Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Culinary Arts (Brightwater Center) UAS/Drone Exploratory Program Automation & Robotics Emergency Medical Response Photography and Advertising/Graphic Design

Plans for New CTE Programs Supply Chain and Logistics UAS/Drone Full Program of Study Cyber Security (Information Security) Junior Firefighter Academy Medical Detectives (2018-2019) Retail Analyst Pre-Mechatronics

To view the full report, visit ImpactPossible.com/Voice, the Chamber’s Blog. The report includes a snapshot of employment data for Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas, top healthcare occupations in Northwest Arkansas, employment trends, and other data for projected job growth in key industries.

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Six New Directors Join Board for 2018 – 2020

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome these individuals who will serve 3 year terms through 2020 on the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is the policymaking body of the Chamber, and its members represent a crosssection of the business and professional leadership in the community.

LEAH ACOACH

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | OZARK MOUNTAIN POULTRY Leah Acoach is the Vice President of Human Resources for Ozark Mountain Poultry. She is a seasoned HR professional with a diverse background of experience in both the public and private sectors. Holding a Master's degree in Intercultural and Organizational Communication, she has seen professional success in personnel development, human resource management, risk analysis, governmental/political affairs, policy and procedure development, governmental compliance, marketing, public relations and community development.

Leah is actively engaged in the community she lives and has served on multiple boards and committees. Today she is the vice chair of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, serves on the National Chicken Council Communications Committee, the U.S. Poultry and Egg Health and Safety Council, and the Associated Industries of Arkansas Board of Directors.

DANNY BECK

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE, NORTHWEST & WEST CENTRAL REGIONS | ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD Danny Beck serves as Regional Executive for the Northwest and West Central regional offices at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

He is responsible for strategic focus on key functional areas (sales, network development, medical management, financial risk management and customer service). His primary focus is developing talent in each region and working with key providers and business leaders to transform the healthcare delivery system.

In his current role, Danny leads the regional

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teams by building key relationships and trust with business leaders and providers. This has resulted in substantial growth in membership and more valued contracts with providers. Danny spends a great deal of time bridging the gap and building collaboration between business leaders and providers to work on meaningful solutions to healthcare cost and quality objectives.

From 1994 to 2014, Danny served as the Account Manager for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s largest customer, Walmart Stores, Inc. In January 2013, he also assumed account management oversight for Tyson Foods. Danny began his career at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 1994 as a Data Analyst for Health Advantage. He moved to the MEDS unit in 1995 and then became the Underwriter for the South Central Region.

Danny earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and his Master in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is a certified Financial Manager and earned a professional designation from the Academy for Healthcare Management. Locally, Danny serves as the Chairman of the Board for Junior Achievement of Northwest Arkansas.

JOE DONALDSON

OWNER/VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER | SAM’S FURNITURE Joe Donaldson began working for his dad at Sam’s Furniture in 2006 after serving 10 years in the U.S. Army Infantry which included 18 months in Iraq. After his dad Sam retired in 2008 he took over operations of the company as the Owner/Vice President and General Manager - his current role. Now, over 20 years since the opening of the first store by Sam and Becky Donaldson, Joe is part of the next generation of Donaldsons that have continued the company’s growth to make it the largest furniture dealer in Northwest Arkansas.

Joe also currently serves as President of the Arkansas Home Furnishings Association and as a Director on the Board of the Arkansas State Police.

He has also served a full term on the Springdale Chamber of Commerce Board and is known for his hard work not only growing his business but also looking for ways that he can help improve the community. He graduated from Springdale High

School in 1996 and is married to Larra Donaldson.

They have two daughters, Destinee and Nevaeh.

BRADLEY HICKS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DEDICATED DIVISION | J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT, INC. Bradley (Brad) Hicks graduated from Purdue University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Technology.

He began his career with J.B. Hunt as a Management Trainee that same year. During his tenure, he has held various positions across operations, sales and customer service.

In 2000, while General Manager for one of J.B. Hunt Dedicated Contract Services’ (DCS) largest accounts, he authored and executed an integration solution resulting in savings of several million dollars per year. In 2003, as Vice President of Client Services, he led the company’s focus on maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing key clients. In 2007, when appointed Senior Vice President of Delivery Services, he was called upon to direct DCS’ expansion into home delivery.

This initiative established DCS as a premier delivery provider through a national network comprised of 88 local delivery centers.

At the beginning of 2011, he was promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations. In 2017, he was promoted to his current role of Executive Vice President, Dedicated Division. While continuing to support well established accounts, Brad leads the way in DCS’ commitment to diversification and expansion by embracing new, more specialized and challenging business opportunities.

MIKE POWER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | FIRST SECURITY BANK Mike Power is a native of Little Rock and has been a resident of Northwest Arkansas since 2003 when he became employed in his current position at First Security Bank as Chief Operating Officer, Benton County. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics in 1981 and graduated the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University in 1991.

Mike is a member of Leadership Benton County Class III (2005), Advisory Board member of Bentonville Parks & Recreation, a member of Benton County IMBA Mountain Bike Patrol and Friends of Arkansas Single Track, and attends St. Stephen Catholic Church. He and his wife, Rosemary, have three children, Stuart and Margaret and David (twins).

He’s an avid mountain bike rider that enjoys exploring the trails of Northwest Arkansas and riding the Razorback Greenway with his wife and friends. He also enjoys boating and camping on Beaver Lake.

DAVID VADEN

MANAGING PARTNER, ARKANSAS | ERNST & YOUNG LLP David Vaden has been with Ernst & Young LLP since 1996 and has over 20 years of experience serving some of the firm’s largest clients. He is currently the Office Managing Partner for the

Arkansas practice and resides in Rogers.

David coordinates tax services for many large multi-national and domestic accounts.

These services encompass federal, state, and international tax planning, tax accounting, acquisitions, restructuring, incentives, tax compliance and more.

David previously served as the firm’s Americas Tax Retail Leader. He continues to serve primarily retail clients and works closely with the firm’s Global and Americas retail tax specialist on tax matters impacting the industry. He also serves as a member of the firm’s tax accounting and risk advisory group in the Southwest Region.

David has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas where in 2013 he received the Walton College Department of Accounting Distinguished Alumni award. He was appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Accountancy by Governor Hutchinson in 2016, is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Arkansas Society of CPAs, and other professional organizations.

The Six New Directors Join the Following as the 2018 Board of Directors for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board – Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Chairman-Elect – Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Treasurer – Angie Ridley-Tucker, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance Past Chairman – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018 Directors Jon Harrell – Generations Bank Keri Earwood – Shelter Insurance Jeff Milford – AEP/SWEPCO Tina Winham – SC Johnson A Family Company Dennis Ferguson – Simmons Bank David Roth – WorkMatters 2019 Directors Payne Brewer – Arvest Bank Jill Bright – Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull – OneDigital Health and Benefits Erin Kiefer – Assembled Products Harrison Kiser – Northwest Health Chris Sultemeier 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 Mike Power – First Security Bank David Vaden – Ernst & Young

AUDIT COMMITTEE Jon Harrell Jill Bright David Vaden EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Tom Allen – Sage Partners Dr. Marlin Berry – Rogers Public Schools Kristen Boozman – Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Jerry Carmichael – The Gyde Group Barry Moehring – Benton County Judge Rich Davis – Black Hills Energy Jesica Duert – Walmart Mike Dodge – Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards – Crystal Bridges Museum 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 NWA Eldon Long – Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews – Lowell First Baptist Church Jerra Nally – Runway Curt Stamp – Cox Business Thom Stathakis – Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel – Arkansas Highway Commission Jeff Wood – Tyson Foods Paul Wood – Acosta Sales & Marketing DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development – Tina Winham Membership Services – Keri Earwood Economic Development – Jeff Milford Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang

FALL 2017 GUIDE* |

NWA Crafts Fairs

Art on the Creeks

October 7 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

5309 Village Pkwy. in Rogers www.facebook.com/Artonthecreeks/

Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts Fair

October 18-22 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8464 W. McNelly Rd. in Bentonville (479) 685-5655 | SpankerCreekFarm.com

The War Eagle Fair

October 19-22 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(479) 789-5398 | WarEagleFair.com

War Eagle Mill Arts & Craft Fair

October 19-22 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

11045 War Eagle Rd. in Rogers (866) 492-7324 | WarEagleMill.com

Sharp's Show of War Eagle

October 19-22 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

11045 War Eagle Rd. in Rogers (479) 789-5683

Frisco Station Mall Arts & Crafts Fair

October 19-22 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Frisco Station Mall in Rogers (479) 872-9917 | FriscoStationMall.com

Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival

October 19 - 21 | Two Show Locations The Festival at the Washington County Fairgrounds (Fayetteville) is open October 19-21 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Festival at the NWA Convention Center (Springdale) is open October 20-21 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(479) 756-6954 | OzarkRegionalArtsandCrafts.com

Bella Vista Arts & Crafts Festival

October 19-21 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1991 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista (479) 855-2064 | BellaVistaFestival.org

The HeART of Downtown Rogers Craft Fair

October 20-21 | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

121 W. Poplar St. and 307 W. Elm St. in Rogers GoDowntownRogers.com *Dates, times and locations subject to change.

Please contact in advance to confirm.

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Visit Rogers Launches New Website VIsitRogersArkansas.com

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isitors searching for travel information about Rogers and the entire Northwest Arkansas region will discover a new website at the end of their Google search. Visit Rogers, the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Rogers, launched its redesigned VisitRogersArkansas.com on August 30 to better serve the needs of leisure travelers, convention attendees, and a growing outdoor recreation market. The site was designed and is hosted by destination marketing specialists Miles Partnerships, who became marketing partners of Visit Rogers at the beginning of 2017.

Unique and Authentic Experiences Visit Rogers Executive Director, J. R. Shaw, said the site is designed to inspire those interested in visiting the region to learn more. “The new

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VisitRogersArkansas.com encourages visitors to learn more about the unique and authentic experiences Rogers offers. The web design expertise that Miles brings to the table also provides us the most detailed analytics and insights in the industry that allow us to be better destination marketers.”

Collaborative Web Development Randi Rogers, the Miles Account Director heading up the project, says the new website was a team effort. “The new Visit Rogers site was a collaborative effort between the team at Visit Rogers and Miles Partnership, to ensure it was the best representation of all there is to do in Rogers.

Our main goal was to allow the character of the destination to shine through, while giving tourism businesses enhanced opportunities to have more

meaningful content to share with interested visitors. The process took about eight months and included a photo shoot around town, a series of local interviews and a lot of content creation. It was one of my favorite projects to work on, as the destination itself provided incredible imagery and the people we met along the way were nothing short of incredible. I hope that sentiment comes through when visitors are utilizing the site to plan their trip!”

“We are incredibly excited to be working in the state of Arkansas, and specifically with Visit Rogers”, says Jay Salyers, Senior Vice President of Miles Partnerships. "We believe this new website will continue to drive more economic development to the communities we work in across the state.”

Go to VisitRogersArkansas.com and check out the new website.

S PEC I AL T HANKS TO OUR C URRE N T S P O N SO R S

1ST PLACE TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE: $100 Cabela's Gift Card Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun 2ND PLACE TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE: $50 Cabela's Gift Card 3RD PLACE TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE: $30 Cabela's Gift Card

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Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education | October 17

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ere is your opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Rogers School Board of Education at the 10th annual Chamber Night reception held during the Rogers School Board of Education meeting. It is a great way for Chamber members to learn more about the Rogers School District.

Chamber Night also serves as an opportunity to show our School District that our business community supports elected and school officials.

Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education reception is free and open to all members, with no registration required. It is held at the District Administration Office, 500 W. Walnut St. in Rogers.

The reception starts at 5:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be served.

“Chamber Night receptions expose Chamber members to our community leaders and inspire members to become interested and more involved in the community.” ~ Raymond Burns, Chamber President/CEO Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Presenting Sponsor |

Gold Sponsors |

Silver Sponsors |

(50% Black & PMS 187c)

Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders’ Legacy Workgroup has developed a certification for board service to assist emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and service positions and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit emerging talent to serve in leadership capacities.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017 | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GLOBAL CAMPUS 3300 MARKET ST., STE. 402, ROGERS $50 PER PERSON | REGISTER AT ROGERSLOWELL.COM Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders will present its bi-annual board service certification program for emerging leaders on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the University of Arkansas Global Campus at the World Trade Center Arkansas in Rogers. The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance, and fundraising.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | August 2017 ALL WEATHER AIR SERVICE Brian Ward 16711 INDIAN CREEK RD., GARFIELD, AR 72732 (479) 636-1369 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, REPAIR

ELEVATE Shawn Dible P.O. BOX 834, ROGERS, AR 72757 (479) 644-4702 REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS

ANGKOR WINE & LIQUOR Allina Leng 2001 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 372-6700 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK LIQUOR STORES

ENDLESS AIR OF THE OZARKS Mary Tracy ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 685-6229 | HYLA.COM AIR FILTRATION SOLUTIONS

HAVANA TROPICAL GRILL Francisco Galdamez 1207 W. WALNUT ST., ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 899-6334 | FACEBOOK.COM/HAVANATROPICALGRILL/ RESTAURANTS - LATIN HERITAGE INDIAN MOTORCYCLES OF NWA Justin Vandevort 1711 W. HUDSON RD., ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-8443 | HERITAGEINDIANNWA.COM MOTORCYCLE DEALERS

BUCKET TECHNOLOGIES Francis Hwang 110 N.W. 2ND STREET, #100, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (909) 348-3018 | BUCKETTECHNOLOGIES.COM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

FROST OIL COMPANY Paul Humphries 1116 WAGON WHEEL RD., SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 471-9992 | FROSTOIL.COM PETROLEUM WHOLESALE

LIKE THE B.O.S.S. Scott Barton 1391 PLAZA PL., STE. B, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 301-5671 | FACEBOOK.COM/LIKETHEBOSSNWA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

COLDWELL BANKER HARRIS MCHANEY & FAUCETTE - JUNE JONES June Jones 809 S. 52ND ST., ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 595-6803 | CBHMF.COM/AGENT/4795956803/JUNE-JONES REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

GPP CYCLING - THE HANDLE BAR Travis Anteau 115 N. BLOCK AVE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 316-8030 | GPPCYCLING.COM BICYCLE SHOP

NEIGHBOR'S MILL BAKERY & CAFE (OPENING SOON) Robyn Brooks 2090 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 619-8068 | NEIGHBORSMILL.COM COFFEE HOUSES

WINN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING William Winn SPRINDGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 856-8202 | WINNENVIROTECH.COM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES

PACIFIC GROUP Nicholas Quaid 500 N. DIXIELAND RD. #3, ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 202-4433 | PGINSURANCE.COM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & CONSULTANTS

YOUR TWO LIPS Bronwen Dassing LOWELL, AR 72744 (740) 507-3807 SKIN CARE

CROSSROADS TAVERN Ian Vistine 124 S. 1ST ST., ROGERS, AR 72756 (785) 431-5102 | FACEBOOK.COM/CRTAVERNAR/ RESTAURANTS - CLUBS/LOUNGES

GPP CYCLING & MULTISPORT BIKE SHOP AND TRAINING CENTER BENTONVILLE Barbara O'Connor 2614 S.E. J ST., BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 633-8810 | GPPCYCLING.COM BICYCLE SHOP

SERC PHYSICAL THERAPY - CENTERTON Trevor Davidson 1240 E. CENTERTON BLVD., CENTERTON, AR 72719 (479) 795-0173 | SERCTHERAPY.COM PHYSICAL THERAPY SPLASH CARWASH, DETAIL & OIL CHANGE (OPENING SOON) Matt Stagg 4203 W. HUNTINGTON DR., ROGERS, AR 72758 (501) 771-1352 AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE Michele Caissie 3501 W. WALNUT ST., ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 936-7500 | VIOC.COM AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE

BUY THREE, GET ONE FREE! Limited-Time Offer. Buy three (3) 4-week periods of digital advertising starting in October, November or December 2017, and get the fourth 4-week period FREE! Offer valid to new or returning advertisers only.

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August 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

Bolder Coffee 4200 W. Green Acres Rd., Ste. 304, Rogers

Crossroads Alternative Learning Center 305 N. Second St., Rogers

Epoch Men's Health 5100 W. Pauline Whittaker Pkwy., Ste. 109, Rogers

Fender.cars 5417 Pinnacle Point Dr., Ste. 203, Rogers

Magnolia Place Alzheimer's Special Care Center 2000 S. Hampton Place, Rogers

SCORE Chapter 0511 1200 W. Walnut St., Ste. 3411, Rogers

The CALL in NWA 203 W. Monroe Ave., Ste. O, Lowell

The Payroll Company - TPC 820 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 2, Bentonville

Meet the Chamber's Newest Staff Members Maddie Ward | SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

(photo by Sophie Epton Photography) Maddie Ward joined the Chamber in August as the Special Events Coordinator. Maddie grew up in Virginia and graduated from the University of Virginia where she studied Poetry Writing, Sculpture, and Spanish Literature.

She leveraged those highly marketable degrees into a job as a farm laborer and assistant hard cider brewer at small, family owned business in central Virginia. She moved to the Northwest Arkansas region this summer after spending four years in Austin, Texas where she worked as an event coordinator for a membership-based nonprofit and ate many, many tacos. Maddie looks forward to meeting members at networking events like Coffee Connection, Business After Hours, and our major annual events like the upcoming Fall Job Fair and the RLACC Sporting Clays Classic.

Justin Freeman | MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Justin Freeman began working at the Chamber in June as the Marketing Communications Specialist. A lifelong Arkansan, he graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2014 with a degree in Journalism and held positions with the NWA Naturals and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette before joining the Chamber.

Justin enjoys his role covering events and promoting Northwest Arkansas and area businesses through various channels. When he’s not “working” on social media, Justin is an avid sports fan and supports the Arkansas Razorbacks, Dallas Cowboys, and of course his UCA Bears. He invites you to follow the Chamber on Facebook, Twitter at @RLACC and on LinkedIn.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | August 2017 30+ years Meeks Building Center - 66 years Central United Methodist Church - 55 years Daisy Outdoors/Gamo Airguns/New Archery Products - 50 years Glad Manufacturing Company - 46 years Parenti-Morris Eyecare - 43 years Frisco Station Mall - 38 years KHBS/KHOG-TV 40/29 - 38 years Rogers Inn - 38 years Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 34 years Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. - 31 years 21-30 years Courtyard by Marriott First National Bank of NWA First Western Flintco, LLC John Holland, DDS, PA Lost Bridge Marina Ozark International Consultants, Inc. St. Vincent de Paul School Technical Machining Services, Inc. Zero Mountain, Inc. 11-20 years Absolute Security, Fire & Design Inc. Acosta Sales & Marketing Alzheimer's Association Anderson Electric & Plumbing Supply Animal Clinic of Rogers, Inc. Arby's Atlanta Bread Co. BBB Septic & Portable Toilet Service BHC Insurance CBI + Team CK Harp & Associates Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette CornerStone Health Care, Inc D & D Cycle, Inc. Dymark Sign & Display Education Association of Rogers Endeavor Foundation Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fairfield Inn & Suites of Rogers Family Foot Health Center Ferguson Immigration Law First Baptist Church of Lowell Gall Excavation, Inc. Garver The Glen at Polo Park Hudson & Associates, Inc. Hull Dermatology J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. The Jones Trust La Quinta Inn & Suites Marvin's Savers Club New Creature Northwest Health Pile's Concrete Inc. Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Premier Moving and Storage Purkeys Fleet Electric Rogers Lions Club Rogers Noon Kiwanis Club Rollins Funeral Home Sam's Club #4969 Shipley Motor Equipment Co. Sonic Benton Properties, Inc.

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Subway Teen Action and Support Center Two Men And A Truck Inc./NW Arkansas Village on the Creeks Youth Bridge 6-10 years 1st Employment Arkansas State Teachers Association Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC Auto Works BancorpSouth Belton's Upholstering BKD, LLP The Box Barn Cherokee Casino & Hotel Customer Link Deloitte Devereux Management Company Einstein Bros. Bagels Englander dZignPak Gaby's Bakery LLC Hatfield Harris, PLLC Jason's Deli Landis Eye Care LegalShield - Russell Anzalone Life Style Dentisty Little Sunshine's Playhouse Metal Central Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Northwest Arkansas Pool and Spa NWA Tobacco Free Coalition Opera in the Ozarks Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc. Peak UpTime The Peel Compton Foundation S. Todd Phelan, DDS, PA The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market

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Rush Running Co. Samaritan Community Center Shady Beach, Inc. Sharum's Garden Center NWA, Inc. Shelter Insurance - Keri Earwood SOURCES for Community Independent Living Services, Inc. Staybridge Suites Tortilleria La Popular LLC Up to Par Technology Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Ozarks 2-5 years Advance Pest Control, Inc. Arkansas Suites American Legion Post 100 Atwoods Ranch and Home Beaver Watershed Alliance BNSF Logistics, LLC Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex Catalyst Church CertaPro Painters of Northwest Arkansas Children's Therapy T.E.A.M. Comstock Conflict Resolution Services Crain Buick GMC of Springdale Culpepper Family Dentistry Edafio Technology Partners Edward Jones - Fred Fryer, Financial Advisor Fast Track It Heritage Indian Motorcycles of NWA IMWell Health Jacked Up on Fishing LLC Jake's Fireworks JMARK Business Solutions, Inc. Joplimo Mattress Kelsey's Beaver Lake Homes & Retreat Center

Kona Ice Bentonville Lanco Magna IV Communications Pepper Source Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Premium Brands of NWA The Promenade Apartments at Pinnacle Hills RE/MAX Real Estate Results - Tricia Necessary Sprint Transport Refrigeration/Transport Truck Equipment Vold Vision C. Renee Wakefield, CPA Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3654 1 year Advanced Physical Therapy B.Lush Salon at Pinnacle Brooks Investment Group, Inc. Coppermine Lodge Element Studio Essential Esthetics Foghorn's Wings, Burgers & More #4 Forward Engineers Korpella Design The Lodge at Beaver Lake B & B NWA Easy Storage Office Pride of Northwest Arkansas The Palisades at Pleasant Crossing Pet Supplies Plus Rockford Grange at Bear Hollow Ranch Springwoods Behavioral Health Hope Harbor Children's Home DBA Thrift Harbor T-Mobile TopNotch Real Estate Education

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.

OCTOBER 4, 2017

OCTOBER 10, 2017

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Chamber University Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

Golden Corral First Western

First Western

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Host Sponsor:

Host Sponsor:

Centennial Bank

Speaker:

Topic:

Angela Grayson

The 7 Secrets Of Winning The Innovation War

with Precipice IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Presenting Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor:

Location:

Address:

Location:

Address:

Centennial Bank

4000 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

3606 Southern Hills Blvd., Ste. 200, Rogers

NOVEMBER 29, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor:

Sam’s Club

Crain Automotive Group

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Gold Sponsor:

Legacy Capital Group

Location:

Address:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Platinum Sponsor:

Lewis Automotive Group

Gold Sponsors: KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC

Location:

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.

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Your Banner Ad Here 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 2018-2019 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.

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 nearly 4,000 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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317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 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. POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.