Chamber Voice Newsletter | October 2019

October 2019 | Vol 14 Issue 10

2 0 20 C E NSUS | W HAT YOU NEED TO K NOW See Story on Page 4

What’s In This Issue?

3 ���������Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education on October 15 4 ����������2020 Census | What You Need to Know 5 ���������2020 Census | What You Need to Know Continued 6 ���������Call for 2020 Applications | Small Business Council 6 ���������Small Business of the Third Quarter | Java Dudes Coffee Company 7 ����������Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Preparing Students for Transitions After Graduation

8 ���������Focus on the Community | Arkansas Center for Data Sciences & NWA

Council, Create Tech-Focused Apprenticeship Program plus More Stories from Across Northwest Arkansas

CHAM BER S TAF F Raymond Burns, CCE

Geovanny Sarmiento

President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

J.R. Shaw, IOM

Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright

Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Karen Wagaman

Marni Rogers, IOM

Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips

Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Shelle Summers, IOM

Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com

Shey Bland

Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc. shey@rogerslowell.com

Steve Cox

Luke Wiggins

Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers luke@rogerslowell.com

Justin Freeman

Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com

Jeff O’Neill

9 ���������Focus on the Community | Arkansas Public Theatre Kicks Off Season 34

Director of Special Events jeff@rogerslowell.com

10 ����� Six New Directors Join Board for 2020 – 2022 11 �������� Fall 2019 Guide | NWA Craft Fairs 12 ������New Members | August 2019 12 ������Women In Business Forum to Feature Local Business Leaders October 10 13 ������Ribbon Cuttings | August 2019 14 ������Membership Renewals | August 2019 15 �����Chamber Networking & Educational Events

Senior Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com

Jon Moran

Loretta Gomez

Vickie Grotts

Kelly Parker

Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Brad Phillips

Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com

Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith

Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com

Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com

plus More Stories from Across Northwest Arkansas

Jacque Eakins

Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@rogerslowell.com

Lance Lloyd

Community Relations Manager lance@rogerslowell.com

Luz Palmerin

Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Visit Rogers luz@rogerslowell.com

Sheree Barnes

Ashley Matsumura

Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. sheree@rogerslowell.com

Customer Relations Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com

Lauren Hildreth

DTR Market Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. lauren@rogerslowell.com

BO ARD O F D IRE C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Chairman-Elect | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance Treasurer | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Past Chairman | Eric Pianalto, Mercy Northwest Arkansas President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

2019 DIRECTORS

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

317 West Walnut Street | Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485

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 RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

2021 DIRECTORS

Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum, Arvest Bank David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, Runway Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

2020 DIRECTORS

Leah Acoach 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

Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Irma Chavez, Conexion de Negocios Latino Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade David Foster, Manhattan Road & Bridge Diego Garcia, Crafton Tull Angela Grayson, Precipice IP

Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NorthWest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge John-Michael Scurio, George’s Inc. Curt Stamp, Cox Business Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Emma Willis, Arkansas 529 College Savings Plans Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods

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DIVISION CHAIRS

Community Development - Leah Acoach Membership Services - Jill Bright Economic Development - Payne Brewer Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper

AUDIT COMMITTEE Jill Bright David Vaden Ron Branscum

Chamber Night at the Rogers School Board of Education on October 15

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ere is your opportunity to meet and visit with members of the Rogers School Board of Education at the 11th 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 4:00 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 |

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The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) has developed a certification program for board service to assist emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and service positions and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit emerging talent to serve in leadership capacities.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 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 The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance, and fundraising.

To register visit RogersLowell.com For more information about NWA Emerging Leaders visit NWAEmergingLeaders.com

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A Message from Geovanny Sarmiento VP of Community Engagement & Inclusion

CENSUS 2020 IS COMING AND IT’S MUCH MORE THAN JUST A HEAD COUNT Every 10 years since 1790 our country has made the effort to get a head count of everyone residing in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas of the United States.

I’m already working hard on behalf of the Chamber and City of Rogers to lead the process of making sure we have an accurate and complete count in our community. Together, we have formed a Complete Count Committee to support the U.S. Census 2020 effort. We all understand that the census is much more than just a head count. It helps determine where to build new schools, hospitals and businesses; how federal funding is distributed; and how congressional seats are apportioned. It also helps us see how our community has changed over time.

POPULATION COUNT AFFECTS COMMUNITY FUNDING It is no secret that our population has grown in record numbers over the past decade and today we continue to welcome 30+ people every day to our region (Source: NWA Council and Census data). Having an accurate count is

more important than ever as population totals affect funding for our community. There is approximately $675 billion in federal funding distributed to communities each year. If we miscount just a few thousand people residing in our area, we could miss hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding. This funding is critical for health services, housing, schools, public safety, new business attraction and planning for future growth.

UNDERSTANDING THE 2020 CENSUS In 2020, for the first time ever, the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online starting in March, but you may still respond by phone or mail if you prefer. Respond online at 2020census.gov.

In June and July 2020, the Census Bureau will be deploying Census-takers to go doorto-door to count people who have not yet responded via online, phone or mail.

Be aware that Census takers are employed by the Census Bureau and will provide proof that they are official government personnel.

Strict federal law protects your census responses. It is against the law for any Census Bureau employee to disclose or publish

any census information that identifies an individual or business. The Census Bureau will never ask for your social security number, bank or credit card account numbers, money or donations, or anything on behalf of a political party.

HOW YOU CAN HELP US Our number one goal is to have an accurate count. Our local leadership is committed to making sure no one is left out, especially our harder-to-reach communities. We will be making an extra effort to reach out before and during the census-taking to our minority communities in Rogers, Lowell and Northwest Arkansas to reduce the risks of undercounting.

As a community leader, your help is needed and appreciated. We encourage you to use your centers of influence to start discussions about the 2020 Census. Make it part of your meeting agendas if you serve on boards or preside over company meetings. Share the consequences of not having an accurate count and how it affects our needs as a community.

Let me know if you would like to be part of the Complete Count Committee or share your ideas by emailing me at geovanny@rogerslowell.com.

WAYS CENSUS DATA IS USED Drawing federal, state, and local legislative districts • Attracting new businesses to state and local areas • Distributing Federal Funds • Forecasting future transportation needs for all segments of the population • Planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and the location of other health services • Forecasting future housing needs for all segments of the population • Directing funds for services for people in poverty • Designing public safety strategies • Development of rural areas • Developing assistance programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives • Creating maps to speed emergency services to households in need of assistance • Delivering goods and services to local markets • Designing facilities for people with disabilities, the elderly, or children • Reapportioning seats in the House of Representatives • Drawing school district boundaries • Planning budgets for government at all levels • Planning health and educational services for people with disabilities • Understanding labor supply • Planning for faith-based organizations • Planning for school projects • Developing adult education programs

To ensure you and our community are counted, learn more about the 2020 Census by visiting 2020census.gov.

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A Message from Jon Moran SVP of Government Affairs

THE IMPORTANCE OF CENSUS DATA FOR REDISTRICTING NORTHWEST ARKANSAS After the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the census every ten years, it turns its data over to the states for the purpose of redrawing Congressional districts, a process commonly known as redistricting. This means that, at some point in 2021, the district lines for the four U.S House of Representatives’ seats will be redrawn by the Arkansas Legislature. The district lines for the Arkansas House and Senate will also be redrawn, but this will be done by the Arkansas State Board of Apportionment, comprised of the Governor, the Arkansas Attorney General, and the Arkansas Secretary of State.

to lose them. This is meant to assure that representation is distributed proportionately.

IMPACTS OF BENTON COUNTY POPULATION INCREASE

THE REDISTRICTING CHALLENGE AHEAD OF US

The first election after the redistricting process is complete will be the 2022 general election. In that election, you can expect the current Arkansas House and Senate districts in Benton County to shrink in size and become more compact. The increase in population since the last census in Benton County alone will very likely lead to the creation of one or more new seats for the county in the Arkansas House. It is also a possibility that the current Senate districts in Benton County will become more compact as well, which could likely lead to the pickup of an additional, partial Senate REPRESENTATION IS district for the county as surrounding districts DISTRIBUTED PROPORTIONATELY that currently stop at the county line will have The number of senators allowed to serve to expand to pick up population. in the Arkansas Senate is constitutionally With an increase in residents in Benton set at 35 members, and the number of County comes increased representation representatives is set at 100 members. As in the Arkansas General Assembly. This Arkansas’s populace grows, it is anticipated presents a big question as to where these that legislative districts in the more densely new legislative districts will be located. An populous and growing areas of the state even bigger question asks who will run for will become more compact, needing more these newly created House seats in Benton representation. Legislative districts of the state County.

The incumbents from both major that have experienced a population loss will political parties, the political pressure groups, need to expand in area. For an area to gain and other politically active organizations representatives, another area will be compelled

Population of Northwest Arkansas will Exceed

that exist in Arkansas will certainly be paying close attention and seeking to influence the redistricting process.

As members of the regional business community in Northwest Arkansas, we should also be concerned about redistricting. The employers and their employees who make up this business community come from across the political spectrum, and that is a healthy and good thing for our regional economy. However, it is imperative that the business community in Northwest Arkansas become involved and engaged in the redistricting process to ensure that the future representatives we send to Little Rock from our region continue to represent our best interests.

If Benton County and Northwest Arkansas want to remain the fastest growing area in Arkansas and continue to lead one of the fastest growing regions in the country, then we will need to continually attract the worldclass talent that want to live, work, raise their children, and locate their businesses here in Northwest Arkansas. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to ensure that Northwest Arkansas provides a welcoming environment that will enhance the quality of life for everyone and provide a healthy environment for business to flourish.

After the previous census, each Arkansas State Representative and State Senator represents the following numbers:

1 MILLION PEOPLE 30,000 86,000 in 25 Years.

This means the number of representatives/senators we have will increase over time.

The number of people represented by an Arkansas House member

The number of people represented by an Arkansas State Senator

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Call for 2020 Applications | Small Business Council

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he Small Business Council (SBC) is a group of 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 businesses. 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 Chamber Tutorials (formerly 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 2020. If you are interested in learning more contact Steve Cox at Steve@RogersLowell.com for an application.

Small Business of the Third Quarter | Java Dudes Coffee Company

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he Small Business Council of the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce provides special recognition to members of the Northwest Arkansas small business community by presenting four quarterly awards and one yearly award. Quarterly award winners are considered automatic nominees for the yearly award presented at the Chamber’s Annual Celebration.

To qualify, the small business must be an active Chamber member, employ less than 100 people, and demonstrate good corporate citizenship by giving back to the community.

Kaala House, a member of the 2019 Small Business Council, nominated the third quarter’s winner. When asked to comment about her

nominee, she explained, “Java Dudes Coffee Company is super involved and gives back to our community. They regularly donate their coffee trailer to events with proceeds going to nonprofits. They have long-standing employees who they pay above industry standards. In the last year they added 15 jobs to Northwest Arkansas and worked to bring several small businesses together.

They truly aspire to be the community coffee house. With the owners being the actual “java dudes” you can’t miss this amazing couple. They work a lot in the LGBTQ community and are a part of the inclusion movement for region.”

Congratulations to the Third Quarter Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter - Java Dudes Coffee Company.

Looking for a job in Northwest Arkansas?

Start your journey towards a new career at

CareersNWA.com

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Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs Preparing Students for Transitions After Graduation

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he 2019-2020 school year is underway. It brings a renewed commitment to quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered within the Rogers School District that align with workforce demands and projected growth and replenishment of current workforce needs within each of the industry sectors. Business and industry leaders, local workforce boards, chamber of commerce representatives, advisory council members and post-secondary representatives are serving as valuable resources to educators as action plans are developed to address identified areas for improvement within career and technical program areas. All are working together to ensure that our students are prepared for a successful transition to college and/or a career upon graduation from high school.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Throughout the current school year, skills development will be a focus area in the CTE programs, including academic, technical and employability skills that are essential skills across all career fields. Over the past several years, local employers have conveyed the importance of effective employability skills as being critical skills. Employability skills include the ability to effectively communicate and work with others, demonstrate productive work habits, apply

organizational and problem-solving skills and exhibit professional practices such as punctuality, proper attire, work etiquette, etc. These vital skills contribute to an individual’s ability to obtain and retain employment.

NEW MORE THAN READY PROGRAM Beginning this year, the More Than Ready program from JobLingo will be integrated into several CTE classrooms to increase the awareness and proficiency level of effective employability skills. Dr. Jan McCormick, developer of the program, describes this program in detail below: “JobLingo’s More Than Ready program is a job-ready skills training series targeting seven key presentation and performance protocols needed when applying for jobs, internships, apprenticeships, or scholarships. Specific to employer needs, the project-based learning model inspires, enables, and equips students to meet the rapidly changing expectations in today’s work world. The hybrid learning process culminates in a performance-driven final exam where students earn a certificate of completion validating skills and distinction as a professional.

JobLingo’s program showcases academic, technical, and employability skills documentation and then builds on communication skills in preparation for

interviewing and developing effective workplace relationships. The sequential training process generates a core understanding of fundamental skills required by employers and their industry-specific roadmap to success. While employability is a unique combination of skills, attributes and values, More Than Ready training promotes attitude, aptitude, communication, and adaptability as key to a competitive edge as a professional.”

HOW YOUR COMPANY CAN HELP Companies interested in offering career and work-related learning experiences such as classroom presentations, mock-interviews scenarios, business/industry tours and student internships may contact Dawn Stewart at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about opportunities to partner with CTE programs.

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Arkansas Center for Data Sciences & NWA Council, Create Tech-Focused Apprenticeship Program

XNA BOASTS RECORD ENPLANEMENTS

The Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS) and NWA Council have partnered in a project that creates 200 apprenticeships, classroom education and on-the-job training for a minimum of one year.

The program includes training in cybersecurity, website development or data analytics as individuals start careers with area companies.

On September 4 at the NWA Council’s offices in Springdale, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson joined the Arkansas Department of Commerce, Startup Junkie, RevUnit and representatives from more than 30 Northwest Arkansas companies to announce the new apprenticeship program, which will attract and retain tech talent in the region (pictured). The announcement coincided with an announcement by Startup Junkie and RevUnit that they will launch a second “Fuel” accelerator program in 2020 to support growth-stage artificial intelligence and machine learning startups.

“After our successful apprenticeship accelerator in Little Rock, we’re pleased to help bring the apprenticeship message to employers in Northwest Arkansas,” said Bill Yoder, the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences Executive Director. “We at ACDS look forward to working with the NWA Council to launch the first set of information technology apprenticeship programs in the fourth quarter of this year.”

The apprenticeship program will target high school and university students who graduate in the spring and adults who are making career changes to work in cybersecurity, website development or data analytics. ACDS and the Arkansas Department of Commerce grants will pay for the training.

People who are interested in becoming apprentices in those three fields will be able to submit applications through the NWA Council’s new careers-focused website, www.careersnwa.com.

Being hired will create the opportunity to be involved in six-week training programs of industry-created and approved curriculum, according to NWA Council Workforce Development Director Joe Rollins. The University of Arkansas Global Campus and NorthWest Arkansas Community College will be involved in the training programs.

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August represented a record month for Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) in terms of passenger enplanements. Enplanements consist of all persons boarding a flight other than crew and passengers who boarded at an earlier stop. In August of 2019, XNA had 79,582 passenger enplanements, an increase of 15 percent from August of 2018.

The regional airport is coming off its most impressive summer travel season since its opening in 1998. During the months of May, June, July and August this year, XNA drew nearly 350,000. The same four months last year saw 290,000 travelers.

“The enplanements for August represent another record month for XNA. It has been a tremendous summer for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority, and we want to thank everyone who has chosen XNA for their continued support.” said Andrew Branch, Chief Business Development Officer at XNA. So far in 2019, XNA has announced new flights to Philadelphia and Miami via American Airlines, Nashville and Phoenix (both seasonally) via Allegiant Air, and Denver via Frontier Airlines.

ARKANSAS PUBLIC THEATRE Kicks Off Season 34 Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) Season 34 features a mix of new, straight-from-Broadway productions with APT’s growing and diverse audience in mind. The season kicked off in September with The Rocky Horror Show. Below is a list of performances for the remainder of the year and 2020:

Disney Newsies | The Broadway Musical Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors

Performances February 7-9, 13-16, 20-23, 2020

The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

Performances November 1-3, 7-10, 2019

Meteor Shower by Steve Martin

Performances June 12-14, 18-20, 2020

A Tuna Christmas

Performances March 20-22, 26-29, 2020

Pippin

Performances December 13-15, 19-22, 2019

Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins

Performances July 24-26, 30 - August 2, 6-9, 2020

Performances May 1-3, 7-9, 2020 All performances will be held at the historic Victory Theater in Downtown Rogers, 116 S. 2nd St. Performance times are 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with Sunday performances at 2:00 p.m. Doors and concessions open at 7:00 pm. Group discounts for 10 or more guests are available.

Season and individual show tickets can be purchased online at www.arkansaspublictheatre.org or at the APT Box Office at (479) 631-8988.

FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT INCREASES

A huge crowd was on hand August 7 to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Fairview Elementary School, located at 3131 W. Garrett Rd. in Rogers. The newest elementary school in the Rogers Public Schools system will serve more than 500 students. Addressing the crowd as part of the event was Superintendent Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Board of Education President Nathan Gairhan, Rogers Mayor Greg Hines, and Fairview Elementary Principal Laura Quillen.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) enrolled 8,649 students for the fall 2019 semester, an increase of 4.1 percent from the fall 2018 unofficial figure of 8,308, NWACC officials announced in releasing preliminary, unofficial census numbers.

This increase includes a bump of 203 in the number of new freshmen and an increase in distance learning enrollment of 315 students. In fall 2018, the college had 1,602 new freshmen and in fall 2019 that number stood at 1,805. Last fall, 3,777 students were enrolled in a distance learning course; this fall, enrollment in distance learning courses was 4,092.

Said Vice President of Student Services Dr. Todd Kitchen: “I’m extremely pleased to see how the hard work of our team has allowed us to grow our enrollment. In just under two years, our Executive Director of Enrollment Management, Justin White, and his team have helped us implement a few changes that have yielded great results. Our college leadership provides great resources, public relations and marketing support that allows us to

effectively tell our story around the region. We are also extremely grateful for a college community that continues to serve and support our recruiting and retention efforts. I think it is important to emphasize the positive numbers are the result of lots of teamwork from our faculty and staff at both our Benton County and Washington County locations.”

In addition to credit enrollment, the college also serves approximately 4,000 additional learners through workforce development, adult education and other non-credit programs.

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Six New Directors Join Board for 2020 – 2022

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome these individuals who will serve 3 year terms through 2022 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.

KRISTEN BOOZMAN | PORTFOLIO SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Kristen Boozman is the owner and principal broker of Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty in Rogers, AR. She has been a member of the Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors since 2003 and has brokered several of Northwest Arkansas’ most notable residential properties. She started her own brokerage, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate, in 2008 and affiliated with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand in July 2019. Born and raised in Rogers, AR she is well known for her philanthropic efforts. She currently serves on the UAMS (Northwest) Advisory Board, Advisory Board Executive Committee, and the Foundation Fund Board. She a 2018 recipient of the NWA Business Journal’s Top 10 Women in Business award.

DEAN FISHER | GLAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY Dean Fisher is the Director of Manufacturing for The Clorox Company, GLAD Division. He currently oversees the Rogers manufacturing facility as well as sites in Virginia and Ontario, Canada. During his 28-year career with The Clorox Company, Dean managed eight different locations across the country before moving to Rogers.

Dean’s ability to identify and develop talented business professionals has been formally recognized within the organization. Before coming to Rogers, Dean was an active member of the Fairfield, CA and Houston, TX Chamber of Commerce and served on the Chamber Board in Pearl, MS. Additionally, he was involved with the East Harris County Manufactures Association while in Houston, TX.

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Dean holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Production Management from Ferris State University and a Masters in Business from Johns Hopkins University.

Dean “lives, works, and plays” in Rogers. You can often find him walking around Lake Atalanta or biking the Razorback Trail in his spare time with his wife, Lisa. The Fishers are members of Cross Church, Pinnacle Hills.

ANGELA GRAYSON | PRECIPICE IP, PLLC Angela J. Grayson, CIPP/US, CLP is an accomplished nationally recognized lawyer, speaker, and author. She is Principal Member and Founder of Precipice IP, PLLC, an award-winning consultancy and intellectual property law boutique specializing in patent, trademark, copyright, and data law. Prior to founding PRECIPICE, Ms. Grayson was Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Patent Operations Lead at Walmart Stores, Inc. She is committed to advancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in the legal profession, and is equally committed to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) initiatives that focus on better preparing our youth to compete. She is the immediate past Board Chair of the Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA), and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation (AIPLEF).

In her free time, Ms. Grayson enjoys serving her community and spending time with her husband Patrick and their two cocker spaniels, Ari and Archi (aka the Dynamic Duo).

DENTEN PARK | NORTHWEST HEALTH Denten Park is an accomplished healthcare leader with more than 20 years of executive management experience at hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Arizona, Wyoming and Utah. Prior to joining Northwest Health, Denten served as CEO of MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Park earned his master’s degree in business administration from New

Mexico State University and his bachelor’s degree in business management and social business from Utah State University.

Community involvement and making an impact on youth is important to Park. He was a founding member of The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine as well as the president of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation.

He was also the chairman of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. Additionally, he is a youth basketball coach and referee, a volunteer youth educator, and an Eagle Scout Board of Review member for the Boy Scouts of America.

CURT STAMP | COX COMMUNICATIONS Curt Stamp is vice president of Government Affairs for the Cox Central Region, including Arkansas, Kansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma. In addition, Curt also serves as the Arkansas Market Vice President, where he is designated as the local senior executive responsible for cross-functional engagement with employees, community and business leaders and customers. Before assuming this role in March 2015, he served as Director of Regulatory Affairs for Cox Communications in Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas. Prior to that, he was President of the Independent Telephone and Telecommunications Alliance, the national trade association for mid-sized Local Exchange Carriers.

Currently, Curt is the Vice-Chairman of the Kansas Cable Telecommunications Association, a board member of the Oklahoma Cable Internet Association, Nebraska Cable Communications Association, Arkansas Cable Telecommunications Association, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and is on the Development Council for The Jones Center.

Curt has been an attorney in private practice, and has held several telecommunications policy positions in the public and private sectors. He received his BA and MBA from Iowa State University and his JD from Drake University Law School.

KNIGHT WEIS | SIGNATURE BANK Knight Weis is a native of Springdale, Arkansas. Knight has been a part of the Signature Bank Team since opening in May of 2004. He began his banking career in April 1989 at McIlroy Bank & Trust while finishing his undergraduate degree and later a MBA from

the University of Arkansas. Upon completion of his MBA, he worked as a Loan Assistant before being promoted to Consumer Loan Officer, then Loan Operations Manager, and later, Area Loan Manager. He remained an Area Loan Manager and SVP of Arvest Bank – Fayetteville until resigning in 2004 to join Signature Bank.

Since joining the team, Mr. Weis has served as the Springdale Market President until being

promoted to NWA President in April 2013, as well as serving as the Market President for Fayetteville from 2014-2016. Knight recently accepted the position of President of the Rogers location in April 2019. He has served on the boards of the Springdale Chamber of Commerce, Springdale Country Club, Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas.

The Six New Directors Join the Following as the 2020 Board of Directors for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance Chairman-Elect | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Treasurer | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank 2020 Directors Leah Acoach – 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 2021 Directors Tom Allen – Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum – Arvest Bank David Kimball – Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley – Runway Tanya Smith – Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin – Honeycomb Kitchen 2022 Directors Kristen Boozman – Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher – Glad Manufacturing Angela Grayson – Precipice IP Denten Park – Northwest Health Curt Stamp – Cox Business Knight Weis – Signature Bank of Arkansas DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development – Leah Acoach Membership Services – Tanya Smith Economic Development – Tom Allen Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Destination Marketing – Larry Cooper AUDIT COMMITTEE Jill Bright David Vaden Ron Branscum

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Daizy Andrade – University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry – Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael – 3C Retail Solutions Ever Cuellar – First Security Bank Larry Cooper – Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Russ Daniel – McLarty Daniel Group Rich Davis – Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge – Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards – Crystal Bridges Museum David Faulkner – Pinnacle Hills Promenade Cathy Foraker – AT&T David Foster – Manhattan Road & Bridge Ron Hayes – First United Methodist Church Dan Hendrix – Arkansas World Trade Center Latricia Hill-Chandler – Arvest Bank Operations Greg Hines – Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper – TallChamps, LLC Corry Hull – OneDigital Health and Benefits Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson – NorthWest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane – Walton Arts Center Chris Moore – Mayor, City of Lowell Barry Moehring – Benton County Judge Bianca Montoya – Bike NWA John-Michael Scurio – George’s Eric Pianalto – Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Chris Sultemeier – Walmart (retired) Stennett Thompkins – AAA Insurance Dick Trammel – Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez – United Bank Emma Willis – Arkansas 529 Investment Savings Plans Jeff Wood – Tyson Foods

FALL 2019 GUIDE* |

NWA Crafts Fairs SPANKER CREEK FARM ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR October 16-19 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 20 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

AUTUMN IS CALLING FALL CRAFT MARKET

October 16 | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 17 - 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton | 211 SE Walton Blvd. in Bentonville (479) 544-5777

WAR EAGLE MILL ARTS & CRAFT FAIR

October 17-20 | 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/fall-craft-fair

WAR EAGLE FAIR

October 17-20 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

11037 High Sky Inn Rd. in Hindsville (479) 789-5398 | WarEagleFair.com

SHARP’S SHOW OF WAR EAGLE

October 17-20 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

11022 War Eagle Rd. in Rogers (479) 789-5683

FRISCO STATION MALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR October 17-20 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Sunday 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

OZARK REGIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL (2 LOCATIONS) WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (FAYETTEVILLE) October 17-19 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

NWA CONVENTION CENTER (SPRINGDALE)

October 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

October 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

(479) 756-6954 | OzarkRegionalArtsandCrafts.com

BELLA VISTA ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL October 17-19 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

1991 Forest Hills Blvd. in Bella Vista (479) 715-3311 | BellaVistaFestival.org

LIVE, LOVE, EVENTS “IT’S FALL Y’ALL” ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL October 17-20 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

7640 SW Regional Airport Road in Bentonville (479) 616-2997 | liveloveeventsnwa.com

THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ROGERS CRAFT FAIR October 18-19 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 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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CONNECT REALTY

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EXECUTIVE FLOORING SOLUTIONS, INC. Rebecca Moll BELLA VISTA, AR 72715 (479) 685-6427 | EXECUTIVEFLOORINGINC.COM FLOORING

FOGHORN’S WINGS, BURGERS & MORE #5 Jeff Hodges 1400 HIGHWAY 412 WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 (479) 373-3620 | FOGHORNSWINGS.COM RESTAURANT - BAR AND GRILL

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OUTBACK CAT HOUSE RESCUE

SIMPLEE SKIN & LASHES

HOUNDS’ HIDEAWAY (OPENING SOON)

OZARK DENTAL IMPLANTS AND PERIODONTICS

STEVE FINEBERG & ASSOCIATES INC.

LASH LOUNGE ROGERS - PINNACLE (OPENING SOON)

PERIODONTAL AND IMPLANT SOLUTIONS OF ARKANSAS

Richard Ims ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 866-3310 | FOODRECYCLINGSOLUTIONS.COM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Emily McClain 2720 N. WOODS LANEROGERS, AR 72756 (501) 520-8702 | HOUNDSHIDEAWAY.COM DOG BOARDING, DOG DAYCARE

Susy Manon 5204 W. VILLAGE PKWY., STE. 12ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 777-7954 | THELASHLOUNGE.COM/AR-ROGERS-PINNACLE/ EYELASH SALON

NEWK’S EATERY

Derek Windell 637 E. JOYCE STREETFAYATTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 856-6395 | NEWKS.COM RESTAURANTS - FAST FOOD

NOBLIN LAW FIRM PLLC Anthony Noblin P.O. BOX 747ROGERS, AR 72757 (479) 290-1959 ATTORNEYS

Karen Rhodifer 103 N. 11TH ST.ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-6661 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK ORGANIZATIONS

Tonya Nash 1000 SE WALTON BLVD., STE. 10BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 233-9859 | SIMPLESKIN.GLOSSGENIUS.COM SKIN CARE

Dr. Jonathan Blansett 2522 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., SUITE 102ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 282-2812 | OZARKIMPLANTSANDPERIO.COM DENTISTS/DENTAL LABS/DENTAL CARE

Steve Fineberg 1400 S.E. WALTON BLVD., STE. 40BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 271-4161 | ARKREALESTATE.COM REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Dr. Patrick Driver 201 N. 34TH ST.ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-6074 | PERIOARKANSAS.COM DENTISTS/DENTAL LABS/DENTAL CARE

PINNACLE LAWNS, LLC

Lance Knox 819 LESTER LANEROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 659-4141 | PINNACLELAWNSLLC.COM LAWN CARE

SHADOWENS AGENCY

Gina Shadowens 2522 PINNACLE HILLS PKWY.ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 444-8189 INSURANCE

Women In Business Forum to Feature Local Business Leaders October 10 2019 Empowerment Sponsor

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he Women In Business Forum will be held October 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Walmart Auditorium at The Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on the NWACC campus. Visit exhibitor booths of women-owned businesses in Northwest Arkansas and hear from a distinguished panelists forum moderated

by Channing Barker with the Benton County Government. The panel will focus on various aspects of businesses run by women.

MODERATOR | Channing Barker Communications Director, Benton County Government FEATURED PANELIST | Andrea Founder, Onyx Coffee Lab

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FEATURED PANELIST | Erin Kiefer President and CEO, Assembled Products Corporation FEATURED PANELIST | Jade Terminella Founder, The Company Club

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Registration/Exhibitor Booths 11:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. | Lunch/Exhibitor Booths 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Moderated Forum 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Booths Tickets are $20 and lunch is included. There are a limited number of exhibit booth spaces available for $100. Register now at RogersLowell.com.

Be sure to follow the group on social media and use the hashtag #heelsnotrequired.

Hustle in Heels - LADIES LEAD NWA is an initiative of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a modern approach to professional and business development.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | August 2019 30+ YEARS

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21-30 YEARS

Beaver Lake Realty, Inc. Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry Braum’s Store Gall Excavation, Inc. Las Palmas Corporation Northwest Technical Institute - NTI Ozark Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Rogers Noon Rotary Club Technical Machining Services, Inc. Verizon Wireless

11-20 YEARS

BHC Insurance Cameron Smith & Associates Choctaw Casino Cold Stone Creamery Dale Carnegie Training of the Midsouth The Frame Shoppe Healthy Living Solutions Information Solutions Team, LLC Larson’s Language Center Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. Ozark Financial Services of NW Arkansas Pile’s Concrete Inc. Rogers Community School Recreation Association Sam’s Club #4969 Shelter Insurance - Keri Earwood Shiloh Christian School TEC Staffing Services Transplace UL

6-10 YEARS

Advanced Information Management, LLC

Advance Pest Control, Inc. AMP Electric & Maintenance Services Auto Works

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Solutions Real Estate Diversified Resources Frazier Law Firm, PLC Jana Della Rosa for State Representative District 90 My HR Professionals Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, A MANA Clinic Paul Law Firm, PLLC Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market

2-5 YEARS

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Imagine Studios Korpella Design Lamar Johnson Collaborative Lanco Office Pride of Northwest Arkansas Ozark Veterinary Specialty Care Paradigm Advisors LLC Precipice IP PLLC Primrose School of Rogers at Pinnacle Hills RMP LLP Soapbox Influence Splash Carwash, Detail & Oil Change SUP Outfitters Thaden School Hope Harbor Children’s Home DBA Thrift Harbor Tri-State Optical Center, PLLC

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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.

Featured Upcoming Networking Events

Qu i c k R e f eren c e C al en dar | OCTOBER Business Building Events

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Presented By | Scooter’s Coffee & Servpro Hosted By | ServPro Location | Lewis & Clark Outfitters Address | 2530 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 100, Rogers

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Presented By | Chambers Bank Hosted By | Cox Business Location | Center For Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s Address | 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers

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View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

OCT

10.2 | NWA Fall Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Frisco Station Mall in Rogers

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

OCT

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

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10.8 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Hosted by ServPro at Lewis & Clark Outfitters

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10.9 | Visit Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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10.10 | Women in Business Forum 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

OCT

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

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10.15| Chamber Night Reception at the Rogers School Board of Education 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | District Administration Building

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10.17 | Networking with a Purpose at Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Hosted by Cox Business at Center for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s

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

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Presented By | The Arkansas 529 College Investment Plans Hosted By | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Address | 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

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Presented By | Lewis Automotive Group Location | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology (Walmart Auditorium) 1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Every Wednesday Presented By | Benchmark Group October Host Sponsor | Printova Location | Golden Corral Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 2019 Back for its third year, this popular event offers members a unique and fun opportunity to network with other business professionals and conduct business on the range at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield. Sponsors may invite special customers/clients to join them as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day of team building.

There will be prizes given for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Third Place Teams. Each person on the winning team receives a prize.

Sponsorships offer an opportunity to effectively reach the participants. Shooters receive continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages. Experienced and novice shooters alike are welcome!

REGISTER TODAY | Expected to sell out quickly! – ROGERSLOWELL.COM RogersLowell.com | OCTOBER2019

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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.