Chamber Voice of Business Magazine | October 2023

OCTOBER 2023 | Vol. 18 Issue 10

MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCES BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE DIVERSE CULTURES

RLC’s NWA Community Showcase presented by Pepsico attracted a large crowd of all ages to Downtown Rogers in mid-September. Families, friends, and foodies came together to celebrate our diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community at Railyard Park and Butterfield Stage with free, fun, multicultural experiences.

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What’s INSIDE This Issue?

08 ������������� Q3 Spotlight series shined light on creating Third Spaces

09������������� Small Business Council Accepting Applications for 2024

10 �������������� Preparing Students for the 21st Century 11���������������� Rogers Cycling Festival Takes Over Downtown Rogers

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NWA Community Showcase Serves the Needs of Business & Community

12 �������������� FOCUS ON COMMUNITY Stories 20������������� Applications Open for Leadership Benton County

22������������� Fall Fun in Northwest Arkansas 25������������� October Art on the Bricks: Artober: A Celebration of Culture in America

28������������� Hustle in Heels Fall Events 29������������� Leadership Benton County Now Accepting Applications

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30 ������������� Special Thanks to our Third Quarter Sponsors 33 ������������� New Members | August 2023 Chamber Thought Leaders 34������������� Ribbon Cuttings | August 2023 Speak in August at ACCE 36 ������������� Membership Renewals | August 2023 and AEDCE 37�������������� Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events 317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 Chamber Voice OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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CHAMBER STAFF Raymond Burns, CCE

Shelle Summers, IOM

J.R. Shaw, IOM

President/CEO

Executive Director/ Executive Vice President | DESTINATION Rogers

Senior Vice President of Member Services

rburns@rogerslowell.com

jr@rogerslowell.com

ssummers@rogerslowell.com

Vickie Grotts, IOM

Steve Cox, IOM

Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance

Senior Vice President of Economic Development

Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications

vickie@rogerslowell.com

steve@rogerslowell.com

brad@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips

Brad Phillips

Geovanny Sarmiento

Katie Burns

Senior Vice President of Community Development

Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion

Vice President of Operations

ross@rogerslowell.com

geovanny@rogerslowell.com

katie@rogerslowell.com

Karen Wagaman

Sara Lynn Geiger

Vice President of Downtown Development

Vice President of Government Affairs

Creative Services Director

karen@rogerslowell.com

sara@rogerslowell.com

nick@rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins, TMP

Nick Smith

Skylar Rutherford

Maggie Matuschka

Director of Sales | DESTINATION Rogers

Special Events Coordinator

Marketing Communications Manager

luke@rogerslowell.com

Maggie@rogerslowell.com

skylar@rogerslowell.com

Lorraine Ducharme

Marni Rogers, IOM

Susana Silva

Finance Manager

Member Relations Manager

lorraine@rogerslowell.com

marni@rogerslowell.com

Nyasha Bgoni

Account Executive Susana@rogerslowell.com

Dane Clark

Marketing Communications Manager

Sales & Services Coordinator | DESTINATION Rogers

Nyasha@rogerslowell.com

dane@rogerslowell.com

Meredith Alvarez

Sherry Banning

Customer Relations Specialist meredith@rogerslowell.com

Customer Relations Specialist SHERRY@rogerslowell.com

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

TREASURER

PRESIDENT/CEO

Mike Power

Michael Parker

Raymond Burns

First Security Bank

Nabholz

Rogers Lowell Chamber

CHAIRMAN-ELECT

PAST CHAIRMAN

MEMBER AT LARGE

Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners

Assembled Products Corporation

Generations Bank

2023 Directors

2024 Directors

2025 Directors

Kristen Boozman Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty

Bruce Barkley KHBS/KHOG

Brent Massey CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

Dean Fisher Glad Manufacturing Company

Eric Pianalto Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Brad Crain Arvest Bank Benton County

Angela GraysonGA Precipice IP, PLLC

Gaven Smith J.B. Hunt Transportation, Inc.

Jaclyn Henderson* Regions Bank

Mat Mozzoni Cox Business

Stennett Thompkins AAA Insurance

Carey Lingenfelter Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club

Chris Blair Northwest Health

Brandy Tuft* Forvis

Michelle Wynn Child Care Aware of NWA

Knight Weis* Signature Bank of Arkansas

Josh VasquezCD Encore Bank

Jason Adams Benchmark Group

Tom Allen

Erin Kiefer

Josh Vasquez

Ex-Officio Directors Andrea Allen

Mike Dodge

Corry Hull

Dr. Jeff Perry

Matt Taliaferro

Onyx Coffee Lab

Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

BHC Insurance

Rogers Public Schools

Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

Daizy Andrade

Keri EarwoodMS

Kraig PomrenkeDM

University of Arkansas

Shelter Insurance

Mary Grace Herrington

Andrew Branch

Cole Shields

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

NWA National Airport-XNA

Pinnacle Hills Promenade

Cathy Foraker

George’s Inc.

AT&T (retired)

Austin Bryan

David Foster

Hogan Taylor

APAC - Central, Inc.

Lane Crider

Bradley Hardin

Beaver Water District

AEP/SWEPCO

Ever Cuellar

Mayor Greg Hines

First Security Bank

City of Rogers

Denise Thomas World Trade Center Arkansas

Mickey Rapier Peter Lane

Kaitlyn Bond

Embassy Suites NW Arkansas

Dick Trammel

Fellowship Bible Church of NWA

Chairman Emeritus

Mayor Chris Moore

Rafael Rios

Jeff Wood

City of Lowell

Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria at the 1907

Tyson Foods

Walton Arts Center

Barry Moehring Benton County Judge

Dr. Dennis Rittle

Joey Msall

Northwest Arkansas Community College

Black Hills Energy

Dr. Jim Rollins Lulu Peredo

Tom Hopper

Runway Group

Northwest Technical Institute

TallChamps, LLC

– Division Chair (CD - Community Development, MS - Member Services, ED - Economic Development, GA - Government Affairs, DM - Destination Marketing) – Audit Committee Member

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INTRODUCTION

from the Creative Services Director Welcome to the October Chamber Voice: I am thrilled to welcome you to the latest edition of the Chamber Voice of Business, your monthly source of inspiration, knowledge, and insights into the community of Northwest Arkansas.

In this issue, we have curated a selection of articles that not only highlight the achievements of our local businesses but also offer insights and resources to help you end the year strong and thrive through Q4!

First and foremost, we celebrate the resounding success of the NWA Community Showcase premier event that took place last month.

• This event was a testament to the incredible talent, diversity, and dedication of our business and multicultural communities; it showcased the best of Northwest Arkansas and underscored our region’s unwavering commitment to progress and growth.

• We are immensely proud of our members and partners for making this event such a triumph.

Nicholas Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

In this month’s magazine, you will find articles penned by our staff showcasing a wide range of thought leadership.

• We firmly believe that thought leadership is essential in driving progress and innovation. It is through the sharing of insights and ideas that we can collectively navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

As we look forward to the final stretch of the year, let us commit to finishing strong.

• Let this edition of the Chamber Voice of Business be your guide and inspiration as we continue on this journey together.

• Thank you for being a part of the Rogers Lowell Chamber. Your dedication and passion are what make our community extraordinary.

Dig Deeper: The Chamber is not merely a networking platform; it is a catalyst for change and growth in our community, and as a part of the Marketing Communication department, it’s my job to help tell the Chamber’s story.

• We are here to support your businesses, connect you with like-minded individuals, and advocate for the policies that will shape our community’s future.

• As we continue to champion the interests of our members, we invite you to engage with us, share your concerns, and let us know how we can better serve you.

• You can reach out to the Marketing Communications department to share your business’ successes at chambernews@rogerslowell.com, and as always find the latest news straight from the Chamber at RogersLowell.com online.

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NWA Community Showcase Serves the Needs of Business & Community

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Backgrounder: The demographic make-up of the United States and Northwest Arkansas is rapidly changing.

People are moving to our region from across the globe and this brings unique challenges in building a cohesive and inclusive community.

• The Rogers Lowell Chamber is the keeper of the community’s vision, and we take our role as community builders very seriously. By welcoming and embracing our growing and diverse populations, and developing programs like the NWA Community Showcase, we are improving the quality of life for all who live, work, and play here.

Why we do it: Showcasing how our inclusive community welcomes diverse groups of people is good for both community and business. We created the Showcase to bring us together in celebration and support of multicultural traditions encouraging a sense of belonging.

We’re on a mission: This event represents two important key focus areas of our mission-work: • Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development: The Showcase creates new community connections for our diverse group of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

• Community Development: The Showcase promotes community engagement and cohesion and reinforces that we’re a welcoming community for all.

Why it’s important: Small businesses and entrepreneurs are key drivers of our economic success. Minority businesses especially need opportunities for community interaction in venues and platforms like the Showcase.

• Making new connections within the community and reaching potential customers in a fun environment is what the Showcase is all about.

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Nearly 70 local businesses participated in the MarketPlace by exhibiting their products and services in fun ways including games and giveaways.

Outdoor fun: The celebration kicked off with the Kids and Pets Parade that featured local celebrity appearances from Miss Benton County; Jr. Miss Benton County; Sr. Miss Benton County; Strike, the Naturals Mascot; the Heritage War Eagle; Geico’s Gecko; and Star Wars characters. They walked alongside kids and pets all dressed for fun!

Entertainment: Attendees enjoyed singing, dancing and artistical performances throughout the day on Butterfield Stage.

Foodie fun: The Battle of the Chefs featured a culinary show-down between Takashimura Hibachi Rogers, a Japanese food truck known for its quality sushi and grill

food, and SalvyMex Food Truck, which is known for its quality Salvadorian and Mexican fusion food.

• Celebrity judges chose SalvyMex Food Truck as this year’s champion.

• Foodies tasted a variety of cultural foods and enjoyed free non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from PepsiCo.

Arts and culture: Art on the Bricks, an RLC Downtown Development program, partnered with the Rogers Experimental House to offer an interactive art making station.

• Attendees created art and donated it to the on-going NW Arkansas LOVE Project.

• Art created will be displayed during the October Art on the Bricks Art Walk and then given to Hugs From Friends, a 501c3, that will distribute the art to children in Ukraine impacted by the war.

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Q3 Spotlight series shined light on creating Third Spaces Angela Oxford

Senior Manager, Community Resiliency, NWA Region Walmart Foundation

RLC’s Spotlight Series is designed to bring the right

Third spaces: This concept divides life into three main

people together at the right time to spark innovation, inspire places where we spend our time. The first space is home, ideas and align our community around common goals. second is work, and the third space is our community.

• Each quarter we feature a different theme to spotlight • Your third space could be biking on trails, enjoying progress and illuminate issues that are opportunities a park, reading a book in a coffee shop and so for growing business, activating high-impact leaders, much more! and building a strong and diverse place to visit, live, • A strong third space increases quality of life, improves invest, work and play. work/life balance, and helps businesses recruit and retain talent.

What happened: Wednesday, September 20th the • Having a strong and vibrant third space is a key Chamber hosted Angela Oxford with the Walmart Foundation component of community involvement and creating a and she spoke on her work of creating third spaces and sense of place for residents and visitors. community within Northwest Arkansas.

Our mission: The Community Development Division What we learned: Oxford spoke on the importance of the Chamber works to impact and enhance the quality of of creating community cohesion and having gathering life in Rogers, Lowell and the region to create third spaces, a places for residents. sense of belonging and connection for everyone that calls our • She pointed to several local organizations she helps region home. fund to achieve this work including: The Rogers Lowell Chamber, For the Love and Circles NWA. • She also highlighted the importance of creating a sense of belonging for all members of our community as a key component of her work.

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Small Business Council Accepting Applications for 2024 Local Volunteers: The 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 Small Business Council (SBC) is to be the voice of the small business community and provide guidance to the Chamber on the needs of small business.

What They Do: The 20-member council meets on

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.

• Download an application here.

the first Thursday of each month to talk about the needs

Small Business of the Second Quarter: Arkansas Swim Academy Each quarter the Small Business Council of the Rogers Lowel Chamber selects an outstanding small business to recognize for their success and contributions to our community. For the 2nd quarter of 2023, we are proud to recognize a local business that provides not only great service but also helps inspire confidence by teaching children to swim.

shows their commitment to giving back to the community they serve. Lori Lieblong with Arkansas Small Business and Technology Center was pleased to nominate and recognize Arkansas Swim Academy as the 2023 2nd Quarter Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter.

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Preparing Students for the 21st Century

Backgrounder: The Rogers Public School District seeks to challenge all students. To help precocious youth who are at or above grade level, there are program services to academically challenge and grow students through the Advanced Programs.

• The K-12 gifted and talented program in Rogers is called REACH. It stands for “Reaching, Exceptional Academic and Creative Heights.” The District also offers accelerated classes for all students as well. It is the state’s only 7-12 grade program called the Rogers Honors Academy.

How REACH works: All Kindergarten through second grade students receive direct and indirect services from REACH facilitators for thirty minutes every week.

For students in the REACH program, direct pullout services (REACH classes) are offered to third through seventh grade students for a minimum of 150 minutes a week. Beginning in sixth grade, students are offered accelerated math courses and continue with Pre-AP, Advanced Placement (AP), and concurrent courses open to all secondary students willing to accept the challenge.

How the Rogers Honors Academy (RHA) works: This is a FREE program for any student. It is designed to help academically motivated students find their passion, explore their career possibilities, and determine the best colleges to meet their needs.

• There are college advisors at all three high school campuses - Rogers High, Heritage High, and Rogers New Tech High School.

• RHA helps students prepare for ACT/SAT, AP exams, and the college application process and provides three to four FREE college visits to some of the top colleges and universities in the country.

• Starting in middle school, seventh and eighth grade students are invited to take the Pre-ACT to get a predictive ACT score and practice that helps students begin the navigation process for high school coursework.

• Ninth and tenth graders then take the PSAT to mirror another nationally accepted college assessment and begin the process for National Merit Finalists.

• Starting the second semester of their sophomore year, students are invited to officially join RHA for their junior and senior years in high school.

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Why it matters: The benefits of RHA are plentiful with personal college guidance to help students find their strengths, discuss post-high school career paths and college majors, and identify the best fit for each student.

Members receive: • Free AP tutoring, ACT/SAT test preparation • Free college visits (lodging, travel, and meals) • Weekly one-on-one guidance with an experienced college advisor • Assistance with college and scholarship applications and essay • Free college application fees • Mock interviews for college admissions • Help with financial aid packages

The Rogers Public School District prepares our students for the twenty-first century regardless of the path they may take.

• In addition to program services: The District also provides many schoolwide enrichment opportunities at each campus designed to nurture talent development in all students.

• Offerings include: Quiz bowl, chess tournaments, Odyssey of the Mind (OM), Stock Market Game (SMG), speech clubs, Jr. and Sr. Honors Society, Amazing Shake, and more.

The bottom line: In 2022, the Rogers REACH program was officially recognized as the BEST Gifted and Talented Program in Arkansas for a large school district (ADM greater than 3,000). This high distinction is given annually by the Arkansas Governor’s Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education, known as the Act 56 Award.

November 15, 2023 8:30 am - 10:00 am LOCATION:

Courtyard By Marriott in Rogers 4201 W Green Acres Road Rogers, AR 72758 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Space Limited to First 40 Registrants Chamber Tutorial is for You: Are you a new member, an existing member who wants a refresher on member benefits, a recently hired employee who needs to learn about the Chamber, or considering joining the Rogers Lowell Chamber?

Interactive Quickstart Guide: Designed and presented by members of the Chamber's Small Business Council (SBC), this event's purpose is to inform members, prospects, and new representatives of all the benefits their membership investment, explain how to best utilize the Chamber’s programs and staff, and review all of the work the Chamber does behind the scenes to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Get Plugged in and Grow Your Business: Come make the most of your Chamber membership!

A Program of

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Rogers Cycling Festival Takes Over Downtown Rogers

What happened: The Rogers Lowell Chamber Hosted the Rogers Cycling Festival on September 9, 2023. Attendees were able to experience the Rider Village where they enjoyed a variety of activities for the whole family: • Local business vendors • Complimentary Merch • Free bike tune-ups Magnolia Cycles • Free electric bike demos Arkansas Golf & Powersports

All the buzz: Attendees also enjoyed the Railyard Loop and a free concert hosted by The City of Rogers on Butterfield Stage as part of their Railyard Live series.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Focus on Community is a monthly feature sharing news and information about the businesses and people who make the RogersLowell Area a great place to live, work, play and invest.

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SONIC® Drive-In Donates to NWA Schools

What’s happening: SONIC® Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year. For example: • In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.

• The $1 million donation is part of the SONIC Drive-In brand’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative.

By the numbers: Here are some highlights discussed at the meeting: • In Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Mrs. Pyle at Pea Ridge Primary School received a donation of $395.00 for the project “Help Me Equip Excellent Writers in 2024” for Grades PreK-2.

• In Rogers, Arkansas, Mr. Mason at Rogers Heritage High School received a donation of $218.00 for the project “Books for Growing Minds!” for Grades 9-12.

What they’re saying: Kim Lewis, Vice President of Brand Experience for SONIC®, said, “SONIC®’s dedication to supporting education through our Limeades for Learning program is a core pillar of our business. The transition into a new school year is a crucial window in setting students and teachers up for success.”

Through the SONIC® Limeades for Learning initiative, the brand donates a portion of proceeds from every drink, slush and shake purchase to the SONIC® Foundation, which is used to support local public education.

• Since 2009, SONIC® has donated more than $26 million to funding local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs in the U.S. to support public education.

Why it’s important: Our educators are responsible for helping our children learn and grow. It’s important we support them in any way we can.

• Bottom line: Northwest Arkansas is known for its outstanding private and public educational institutions. We have been recognized both at the state and national level for our high-quality schools and staff.

Dig deeper: Read more about higher education in our region in The Good Life Destination Guide.

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Feed Rogers and CCOA Partnership Hold Budgeting Class for the Community

What happened: On September 13 Feed Rogers, a division of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, held a budgeting class in collaboration with Credit Counseling of Arkansas.

• The workshop was free and open to all community members and hosted at Feed Rogers at 216 S. 13th St. • Attendees also received free groceries.

What we learned: Mark Foster from Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) led the workshop.

Participants learned the three-step process to budgeting: • Goal Setting: Write your goals down and use them as motivation for creating and sticking with a budget.

• Expense Tracking: Where is your money going? Track your current spending to help your spending plan to work.

• Spending Plan: Create and follow a spending plan (aka a budget).

Why it matters: Workshops like this empower community members and help Feed Rogers build strong relationships based on trust and collaboration.

• Building awareness: September was Hunger Action Month and Northwest Arkansas Food Bank worked hard all month to help bring awareness and to inspire action to end hunger.

• “Orange Challenge” All September long the food bank challenged the community to wear orange to help bring aware awareness to Hunger Action Month.

Dig deeper: Learn more about what NWA Food Bank is doing and how CCOA can help your finances!

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Chamber Staff Speaks to High School Students at H.I.R.E.D! Career Seminar NextGen outreach: On September 27, Nyasha Bgoni, Marketing Communications Manager at the Rogers Lowell Chamber, spoke to local high schoolers as part of the H.I.R.E.D! program. She spoke to them about what a chamber does, how they collaborate with community members, and her role serving business and community together.

• What they’re saying: Nyasha said, “I remember being in high school and not knowing what was coming next after graduation. I loved having the opportunity to speak with these students to help them by sharing my career path and how I got to work for the Chamber.”

Backgrounder: H.I.R.E.D! stands for Helping Individuals Reach Employment Dreams.

It is a partnership between The Walton Family Foundation, Arkansas Public Resource Center, several small NWA school districts, business and industry leaders, and postsecondary educators to provide opportunities for both high school students and employers.

• Why it matters: The program helps small rural districts and serves students to help them fulfill their career goals utilizing a career coaching model. The districts include Gravette, Decatur, Gentry, Lincoln, Greenland, and Huntsville High Schools.

• The program model focuses on 1-on-1 meetings, group sessions, field trips to postsecondary educational establishments and to industry partners. It highlights careers students may have and helps with resumes, college applications, job applications, scholarships, etc.

H.I.R.E.D! Career Seminar: H.I.R.E.D hosts speakers who are business and industry professionals to speak to students via zoom about their chosen profession.

• Topics include the professional’s personal career pathway, types of careers available at their business/organization, skills and education needed, pay scales, etc. Students have opportunities to ask questions about the spotlighted careers.

Dig deeper: The program will be hosting more seminars this year.

Share your career story with students and help make an impact on NWA’s NextGen workforce talent pipeline. Sign up here!

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Upcoming Hobbs State Park Programs

Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area: Branch out this fall and head to Hobbs State Park to experience nature.

• Hobbs State Park is the largest state park in Arkansas with over 12,000 acres of trails, campsites and ADA accessible landscape.

What’s happening: Call the park office at (479) 789.5000 or visit the Friends of Hobbs Facebook page or web site to check on the latest status of programs.

• Oct. 7 from 1 pm - 2 pm | Flight of the Mariposa: The Amazing Monarch Butterfly and Its Migration: It’s that time of year again! This amazing insect is heading to Mexico for the winter months, only to begin the cycle again next spring! Join Park Interpreter Chris at the education pavilion.

• Oct. 17 from 6 pm - 8 pm | Sunset Kayak Tour: Spend the evening paddling on Beaver Lake while guided by a park interpreter. All equipment is provided. Space is limited to 10 people. Bring a bottle of water, insect repellent, flashlight, and dress for the weather. Minimum age 9. Adults: $18; Age 9-12: $12 Registration and pre-payment required. Call (479) 789-5000 to register.

• Oct. 21 & Oct. 22 | No programs due to War Eagle Craft Fair • Oct. 28 from 9 am - 4 pm (timed entry available between 10:00 am & 3:00 pm) | Hobbs Special Event: A Living Forest Mystery: This non-scary family friendly event will include crafts, interactive exhibits, music and more. The main attraction will be a 40-minute guided hike along a 1/4-mile paved trail. Guests will meet and interact with costumed forest inhabitants and see if they can solve the Living Forest Mystery. Timed trail entry REQUIRES A FREE TICKET available on Stubs.net.

Why it’s important: Arkansas State Parks work to protect the Natural State. As a

division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism parks like Hobbs State Park preserve the state for future generations. By participating and sharing these programs, we improve the quality of life and the thriving economy in our state.

Dig deeper: Get more details for events and register here.

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Arvest Opportunity Fund Helped 180 Businesses in First Year

What happened: Arvest Bank announced that the Arvest Opportunity Fund, a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary, assisted 181 small business customers.

By the numbers: $4.4 million in loans were made during the program’s first 12 months. Of that, $2.2 million assisted 84 Arkansas small businesses.

Backgrounder: Launched across the bank’s four-state footprint in August 2022, the Arvest Opportunity Fund began offering loans, lines of credit and lending-related financial education to small business customers that fall just below existing bank credit requirements.

• Why it matters: The program acts as a bridge that allows customers to move from their current state to a position in which they can fully access traditional bank products and services.

What they’re saying: Hillis Schild, Executive Director of the Arvest Opportunity Fund, said: “We’re very proud to have helped so many small businesses gain access to capital. We believe our approach to investing in people through finance and education is effective in helping our customers achieve their financial goals. We also understand economic uncertainty may be causing some people to hesitate when it comes to starting or expanding a business. We encourage anyone in this position to explore their options. A conversation with a local banker is a good starting point.”

How it works: Arvest Opportunity Fund loans are generated from applications reviewed via Arvest’s Small Business Underwriting (SBU) standards. If the applicant’s credit file does not meet Arvest Bank loan policy requirements, the applicant can agree to have the Arvest Opportunity Fund consider the applicant for funding.

• Loan recipients must agree to receive financial education coaching for 12 months after funding.

Customers who complete the Arvest Opportunity Fund’s financial education coaching program see an average increase of more than 50 points on their credit score.

For more information, visit arvest.com/opportunity.

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Applications Open for Leadership Benton County

Leadership Benton County Graduating Class of 2023

What’s happening: Leadership Benton County (LBC) is a 9-month community leadership development program focusing future leaders on regional topics such as education, healthcare, and local government.

Why it’s important: A partnership program between the Greater Bentonville Area and Rogers Lowell Chambers, LBC provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Save the date! Applications are due by October 20, 2023. APPLY HERE NOW!

It’s our mission-work: Community Development is a key focus area of the Chamber’s mission-work, and a core component of that work is activating the next generation of business and community leaders.

Con-GRADUATIONS to the 2023 Leadership Benton County Class!

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Fall Fun in Northwest Arkansas

Explore Handmade Goods & Local Artwork: Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival – Fayetteville These annual fall fairs draw hundreds of local artisans, makers, and artists to the area to display handcrafted • jewelry • small batch soaps • homemade quilts • country furniture • antiques, fine art and much more.

October 19-21, 2023 Washington County Fairgrounds | 2537 N. McConnell Ave. Fayetteville, AR

Shop till you drop at these unique fairs and festivals throughout Northwest Arkansas to discover something truly one-of-a-kind. Download the 2023 Craft Fair Map for specific dates and times.

Other 2023 Craft Fair Events

War Eagle Mill Arts & Crafts Fair October 19-22, 2023 11045 War Eagle Road Rogers, AR

Winter Market of NWA November 25 | 9 am – 7 pm | Rogers

War Eagle Fair October 19-22, 2023 11037 High Sky Inn Road Hindsville, AR

Pumpkin Patch Craft Festival October 19-23, 2023 United Lutheran Church | 100 Cooper Road Bella Vista, AR

NWA Holiday Market November 10-11 Friday 9 am – 8 pm | Saturday 9 am – 6 pm | Springdale

Pumpkin Patches

Sharps’ Show October 19-22, 2023 11022 War Eagle Road Rogers, AR It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair October 19-22, 2023 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd Rd, Bentonville, AR Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival – Springdale October 20-21, 2023 | Friday 9 am – 9 pm | Saturday 9 am – 8 pm NWA Convention Center | 1400 S. 48th Street Springdale, AR

McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 208-2692 Operating Dates: September 9 – October 29 Additional Info: Ticket(s) and time reservation required for entry (children under 2 years of age are free!). Tickets may be purchased, and time slots may be reserved at RivercrestOrchard.com.

Vanzant Farms 3705 E. HWY 264 Lowell, AR 72745 | (479) 756-3152 Dates of Operation: TBD Activities include: pumpkin patch

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Fecha | Jueves, 19 de Octubre del 2023

McGarrah Farms 14816 Miser Road Pea Ridge, AR 72751 | (479) 640-3257 Operating Dates: September 30 – October 31 Additional Info: Admission is $12/person (children under 2 years of age are free!) Pumpkins sold separately.

Farmland Adventures 5355 Parsons Road Springdale, AR 72764 | (479) 799-5033 Operating Dates: September 8 – November 4 Additional Info: Ticket(s) required for entry (children under 2 years of age are free!). Tickets may be purchased, at farmlandadventures.com. Pumpkins sold separately. Giant corn maze closes an hour before the farm closes.

Ranalli Farms Pumpkin Patch 1960 W. Henri De Tonti Boulevard Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 361-1313 Operating Dates: Monday – Saturday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm – 5 PM Free Admission!

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ubicación | Que se Anunciará Tema | Cómo Comenzar un Negocio en Arkansas - Parte 4: “Acceso a Capital y Creación de buen crédito para su Negocio”

La Cámara de Rogers-Lowell presentan "Cómo iniciar un negocio en Arkansas" (presentador en español). Este seminario básico analiza los pasos de inicio esenciales, las estructuras comerciales legales, las regulaciones y las licencias, los problemas clave que afectan el éxito de su negocio y las dificultades comunes que enfrentan los empresarios. ¡Una oportunidad para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas por primera vez!

Reagan Family Farm 241 E. 13th Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 | (479) 443-5529 Operating Dates: September 27 – October 31 Free Admission!

Sequoyah UMC Youth Pumpkin Patch 1910 Old Wire Road Fayetteville, AR 72703 | (479) 442-8677 Operating Dates: October 1 – October 31 Additional Info: Free entry. This is a fundraising event to benefit Sequoyah UMC Youth Missions and the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico.

Pumpkin Patch Craft Festival United Lutheran Church | 100 Cooper Road Bella Vista, AR 72715 | (479) 855-1325 Operating Dates: October 18 – October 21

Evento Gratis Gracias a:

Visite RogersLowell.com para obtener más información

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Don’t Forget About Haunted Houses In the mood for something a little scarier? Check out these haunted houses around NWA: Warehouse of Fear 1703 Chamber Springs Rd. Siloam Springs, AR 72761 Operating Date: Every Friday & Saturday in October & Halloween Night Hours: 7 pm - 11 pm Ticket required for entry. Purchase Tickets Now!

Modern Mission Laser Tag & Indoor Battlefield - Zombie Battleground 3484 E. Joyce Boulevard Fayetteville, AR 72703 | (479) 595-0055 Operating Dates & Hours: October 27th (Friday)- 7:00pm10:00pm | October 28th (Saturday)-7:00pm-10:00pm Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.modernmission.com/zombies.

The Asylum Haunted House 210 N. Main Street Cave Springs, AR 72718 Operating Dates: October 6-713-14, 20-21, 26, 27-28 7pm – Midnight | October 31 (Halloween) 7 pm – 11 pm Ticket required for entry. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.theasylumhauntedhouse.net.

Banshee Manor Haunted Attraction 4520 N. College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 - located inside Lokomotion Operating Dates & Hours: • Fridays & Saturdays in October 7 pm – 11 pm • Sundays in October 7 pm – 10 pm • Monday, No Scare Tour, October 30 7 pm – 9 pm • Halloween Night 7 pm – 9 pm Tickets are $15 per person, and are available for purchase at https://bansheemanor.com.

Nightmares Haunted House 3706 NW Frontage Road Bentonville, AR 72712 Dates: Opening Day: September 23 | Every Friday & Saturday in October & Halloween Night Hours: Dusk - 11pm Tickets are available for purchase at https://nightmareshauntedhouse.net.

Carpenter’s Mortuary Spook House 136 E. Main Street Gentry, AR 72734 Operating Dates: Every Friday & Saturday from September 30 – October 28 | Halloween Night Ticket required for entry. General Admission and Fast Pass Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.mortuarystudios.com.

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October Art on the Bricks: Artober: A Celebration of Culture in America Deck the halls in DTR: As we enter the holiday season, we invite you to celebrate the arts in

Downtown Rogers and throughout Northwest Arkansas with Artober!

• Artober is a month-long, locally focused celebration to promote and support the arts, culture, and creative community in Downtown Rogers.

• Artober coincides with October’s National Arts & Humanities Month, a collective recognition of the importance of culture in America.

• Downtown Rogers has cultivated a vibrant creative economy. From handcrafted items to original art, to cooking and painting classes and custom gifts.

#ShopNWA: Locally made products by artists and makers can make heartfelt and meaningful gifts during the holiday season.

By the numbers: “Nearly four in five (79%) Americans plan to shop for the holidays this year, purchasing gifts, decorations, and other goods. Of those people, 50% plan to begin their holiday shopping in October, September or have already started by the end of August.” according to a new Bankrate survey.

Take it Downtown: We invite you to take time to visit locally owned businesses in Downtown Rogers and appreciate and support the diverse forms of art and culture that enrich our lives and add to the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.

Craft fair season is here! Northwest Arkansas’ legendary regional arts and crafts fairs offer everything from homemade quilts to handspun sugary treats to antique (and not-so-antique) home décor, handmade gifts and more — all sure to enthrall any visitor.

• Download or print the NWA Craft Fair map here!

Crafty crews are welcome in DTR! Downtown Rogers welcomes these art and craft-seeking visitors who will also be frequenting our DTR retail businesses, coffee shops, pubs, and restaurants.

• Craft fair season is significant to our travel and tourism industry and good for the regional economy.

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Chamber Thought Leaders Speak in August at ACCE and AEDCE What happened: Brad Phillips, SVP of Marketing Communications, and Nick Smith, Director of Creative Services, were featured speakers for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s Annual Convention August 1 in Salt Lake City and the Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives (AEDCE)’s Annual Conference in Little Rock on August 28.

• Their presentation was titled: “Positioning Your Chamber for the Future: An Exercise in Strategic Branding”.

• They discussed how to conduct a rebranding process for nonprofits who are preparing for a future when NextGen leaders are the majority.

Participants received tools and resources to help them save time and successfully manage a complex project like this.

• Brad and Nick showcased elements from the Rogers Lowell Chamber’s five phase rebranding project done in 2022 and launched this year.

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Why it’s important: The Chamber’s Thought Leadership Program (TLP) offers organizations and business groups subject matter experts from its staff for interviews, presentations and speaking engagements.

• TLP helps position our brand as a trusted source and “go-to” expert in key focus areas of our mission-work.

Five phase rebranding: The Chamber’s project modernized our personality and brand to become more forward-thinking as we work to connect with the next generation of business and community leaders. It was done in these five phases: • Phase I (Discovery) included a brand audit, online survey to the community and focus groups to gather insights from our key business stakeholders and audiences that our brand touches.

• Phase II (Assessment and Ideation) conducted brand

workshops with staff and stakeholders exploring insights from our online research to redefine our brand’s positioning, promise, personality, and brand story for better alignment with our organization’s Vision and Mission.

Phase III (Messaging & Creative Design) included writing a new brand strategy document that inspired a new concept for our brand identity along with a refreshed logo “look and feel” and tagline representing our brand promise.

Phase IV (Strategic Brand Planning) defined and documented into a Brand Plan what we are going to do to build a branded house and manage brand communications to ensure consistency and engagement at all brand touchpoints.

Phase V (Organizational Buy-In & Launch) included approval of the new strategy and identity at the Board Retreat, creation of internal/external launch plans, and the start of transitioning the new brand identity to all touchpoints from letterhead and business cards to websites, social media, publications and building signage. The Internal Soft Launch lasted through December 2022, during which we prioritized producing sub-brand logos tied to new master brand identity including outward-facing images and internal communications.

Learning outcomes: • • • • •

What a brand is and why it is important, especially in today’s ever-changing market.

How to determine who your audiences are and position your brand better to them.

How to engage your staff and community to develop the best brand possible.

What a brand book is and why you should create one.

How to excite your organization and audiences for full buy-in of the new brand.

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What is thought leadership?

Thought leadership is a content marketing strategy that positions a brand as a trusted subject matter expert in a particular field or industry. It involves the process of creating and promoting content about your industry and contributing to the conversation that’s happening.

Brad Phillips

SVP of Marketing Communications Rogers Lowell Chamber

Brad Phillips Brad is Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications for the Rogers Lowell Chamber in Northwest Arkansas. His professional career spans decades successfully planning and leading the execution of brand, media, and creative strategies to achieve business goals in both B2B and B2C markets. He has been recognized and awarded by the American Advertising Awards (ADDY Awards), Cannes Film Festival and ACCE (Awards for Communications Excellence) for outstanding creative work.

Brad has been with the Chamber since 2012 and is responsible for strategic planning related to branding, content development, advertising/public relations, media relations/ outreach and creative services support. In 2022 he led the Marketing Communications team to rebrand the Chamber positioning it better for the future with the next generation of community leaders who are stepping up to serve business and community together.

A native of Northwest Arkansas (Rogers), Brad returned home in 2009 to be closer to his family after corporate and ad agency stops in Dallas, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale. Prior to joining the Chamber Brad worked at Motorola’s Florida campus on worldwide marketing communications campaigns and new product launches. He also served in leadership roles with advertising agencies in Florida and Arkansas. Brad graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, specializing in advertising and public relations.

As a “foodie”, he’s always happy to try new culinary experiences and also loves photography, traveling, gardening, walking, swimming, and watching his favorite

Nick Smith

Creative Services Director Rogers Lowell Chamber

sports teams including the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

One of his biggest personal passions is volunteering time to help rescue and find homes for stray cats, working with local rescue organizations. In his free time, he and his partner of 23 years, Lee, enjoy playing with their fur babies, watching movies, cooking, and taking staycations exploring all the fun things to do in Northwest Arkansas.

Nick Smith Nick is the Creative Services Director for the newly rebranded Rogers Lowell Chamber in Northwest Arkansas. Nick is also a freelance designer and visual identity consultant specializing in logo design, branding identity, layout design and creative direction and offers design services to businesses of all shapes and sizes throughout the region. Nick has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (emphasis in graphic design) from the University of Arkansas and has been working steadily in agencies and nonprofits as a designer for almost 20 years.

Nick enjoys the challenges and goals presented with each new project, aiming to produce work that inspires clients and their audiences while encouraging engagement from all who view the final product. He also loves talking shop and engaging directly with peers about what inspires their work, whether that be design-related or what they’re passionate about.

Nick lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife Nichole, sons Oliver and Dean, 2 dogs and a cat who thinks he’s a dog. He loves everything there is to do in NWA, from hiking to art museum trips, and is a passionate Razorback fan and band nerd. In his free time, he enjoys Marvel Comics, video games, trivia, and grilling food for anyone willing to come over, eat, and hang for a while.

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The Chamber Voice of Business Podcast continues to grow and get better and better. Q4 is set to finish the year strong with a new episode premiering almost every week! Topics are set to range from Remote Work to Early Childhood education, and the guests are some of the biggest, most qualified yet!

RLC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Seventh Year

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

If you aren’t subscribed, head to your favorite podcast home online and get subscribed today! Just search “Chamber Voice of the Business” on your preferred service and look for the green microphone.

Once subscribed you’ll get all of the Chamber’s podcast content sent right to you every week!

And if you have ideas on what topics you’d like to hea discussed, reach out to hosts Nick Smith (nick@rogerslowell.com) or Steve Cox (steve@rogerslowell.com) and let them hear from you.

LEARN MORE AT

LEARN MORE AT WWW.ROGERSLOWELL.COM

www.rogerslowell.com/ pages/voice-of-business

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Hustle in Heels Fall Events

Who are we? Hustle in Heels is an initiative of the Rogers Lowell Chamber dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a modern approach.

• No membership required—all are welcome! #HeelsNotRequired • Volunteer opportunity: Hustle in Heels will select the 2024 Committee in Fall/Winter 2023 • Programming: We host four quarterly luncheons per year and two social or pop-up events per month

Get Connected: Contact Skylar Rutherford at hih@rogerslowell.com with any questions! Tell your gal pals about Hustle in Heels and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! • Subscribe to The Leading Lady bi-weekly newsletter here!

October Pop-Up: Stay Safe, Sis! • Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Brick Lane Books & Gifts: 113 South 2nd Street, Downtown Rogers • $10 tickets available now! Drinks, appetizers and door prizes included!

• Learn more here

November Luncheon: Mamacitas y Mimosas • Tuesday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Emery Sapp & Sons: 5168 North Oak Street, Springdale • $25 tickets available now! Drinks, lunch and door prizes included!

• Learn more here

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Friday, December 2 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rogers Experimental House 121 West Walnut Street Downtown Rogers

Guess who’s back! Ring in the Holiday Season

with the return of Sips on the Bricks, presented by One Comm. This beloved local holiday tradition is making a smashing return as a holiday-themed costume contest, poker run and #ShopNWA extravaganza in Downtown Rogers!

Grab your fave ugly sweater: Restaurants and shops will offer specials and deals exclusively available to our event participants. Sippers will receive a voting card to track their favorite sips and a poker run card that they can complete as they visit the poker stops. At the end of the night, everyone will gather for the After Party where we will announce the winners of the best sip, the poker run, and the costume contest.

Thursday, October 26 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Railyard Park 216 South 1st Street Downtown Rogers Small bites, desserts and beverages: Taste of Rogers, presented by Assembled Products Corporation and One Communications, in partnership with the City of Rogers, will feature an impressive array of food prepared by local chefs featuring the city’s culinary excellence and diversity.

• Join us for an evening with an eclectic audience of young professionals, Chamber businesses, visitors, and food enthusiasts from across NWA. • The evening will be filled with live music, amazing tastes, and beer and wine.

Act fast! We encourage you to purchase your tickets as this event sells out quickly. Tickets are available for purchase for $25 each.

Holiday bonus: Registration is now open!

Register early to access Early-Bird pricing and receive a $5 discount on your ticket. Early-bird pricing is available through October 15th!

LEARN MORE AT

www.RogersLowell.com/events

LEARN MORE AT

www.RogersLowell.com/events

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Special Thanks to our Third Quarter Sponsors Ambassador Committee RIBBON CUTTING First National Bank RIBBON Shirley’s Flower Studio J U LY C O M M I T T E E MEETING Black Hills Energy

Art on the Bricks Artwalk PRESENTING T-Mobile A R T S U S TA I N E R S Rogers Experimental House Tyson Foods Community Arvest Bank Washington Regional Urgent Care - Rogers MEDIA iHeartMedia KNWA/Fox 24 News Lamar Advertising Company Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Board of Directors Meeting J U LY First Security Bank SEPTEMBER Northwest Arkansas National Airport- XNA Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas

Business After Hours PRESENTING Promenade Commons GOLD SPONSORS Arthur Murray Dance Centers Cherokee Casino & Hotel Hachem Investments, Inc. HOST SPONSORS July – Arthur Murray Dance Center August – Benchmark Group September – Promenade Commons

Central Referral Connection Rogers PRESENTING Equity Business Solutions GOLD Ozark Regional Transit V E N U E PA R T N E R Golden Corral HOST July – Lamar Advertising Company August – Northwest Arkansas Food Bank September – House of Webster S I G N AG E Minutemen Press

Central Referral Connection – Fayetteville PRESENTING Printova Signs & Graphics September Host – Janes Insurance & Brokerage LLC

C2C: Chamber to Community C O M M U N I T Y C ATA LYS T AEP Foundation COMMUNITY CHAMPION Cox Business/Cox Media COMMUNITY BUILDER Lamar Advertising Company S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Chamber Tutorial GOLD SERVPRO

Coffee Connection PRESENTING Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield SERVPRO HOST July – Startup Junkie Foundation August – Primrose Retirement Communities September – Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

DTR Merchant Meet-Up PROGRAM Lamar Advertising Company

First Leadership PRESENTING Arvest Bank

Go Downtown Rogers Newsletter CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Tyson

Hustle in Heels X Columbus House Brewery: Feminine Hygiene Drive EMPOWERMENT Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics VENUE Columbus House Brewery E D U C AT I O N Kimberly-Clark Feminine Product Partner U by Kotex CONNECTION Heroncrest S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Hustle in Heels X Beautiful Lives Pop-Up: Show Up & Glow Up EMPOWERMENT Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics VENUE Beautiful Lives Boutique, Bentonville Headshots by Amy Long Photography CONNECTION Heroncrest Extra Super Special Décor by Alpha-Lit NWA S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

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Hustle in Heels Luncheon: Dancing with Disruption EMPOWERMENT Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics E D U C AT I O N S P O N S O R S Cox Media Cox Business Heroncrest VENUE Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. PHOTO BOOTH NWA Photo Booth EXTRA SUPER SPECIAL DÉCOR Alpha-Lit NWA C E L E B R AT I O N The Pink Paloma S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Hustle in Heels Pop-Up: The Empowered, Healing Woman EMPOWERMENT Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics VENUE Sterling Bank, Rogers CAFFEINE QUEENS Confident Coffee Roasters CONNECTION Heroncrest PHOTO BOOTH NWA Photo Booth S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Hustle in Heels Pop-Up: Conquering Kilimanjaro EMPOWERMENT Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics V E N U E & B E V E R AG E Page Living at Pinnacle Hills CONNECTION Heroncrest S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Special Thanks to our Third Quarter Sponsors Large Industry Council PRESENTING Cadence Bank Edafio Technology Partners SERVPRO

Leadership Benton County

NWA Emerging Leaders PA R T N E R Tyson CONNECT Glad Manufacturing Company

NWA Emerging Leaders Board

PRESENTING Service Certification Arvest Bank PA R T N E R Northwest Arkansas National Tyson Airport (XNA) CONNECT SESSION Glad Manufacturing Company Beaver Water District SUPPORTING CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

Northwest Arkansas Community Showcase Rogers Cycling Fest MAIN PRESENTING PepsiCo I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H The City of Rogers PA R T N E R Tyson Foods, Inc. MEDIA SPONSOR Cox Media KHBS/KHOG-TV 40/29 La Prensa Libre Pinnacle Media LLC / Univision Telemundo Arkansas SHOP LOCAL Generations Bank Arts & Culture Zone Sponsors Lighthouse Group NWA Keller Williams Market Pro Realty Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community M A R K E T P L AC E Z O N E AT&T First Security Bank OUTDOOR ZONE America’s Car-Mart E N T E R TA I N M E N T Z O N E One Communications SUPPORTING Arkansas Blue Welcome Center K I D S A N D P E T S PA R A D E Pet Supplies Plus Raising Cane’s AWA R D Printova Signs & Graphics S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

B E V E R AG E Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

Small Business of the Quarter AWA R D Showcase Trophies & Awards

Spanish Seminar Series: How to Start a Business in Arkansas Part 3 PRESENTING Arvest Bank EVENT Job Guide La Prensa Libre MEDIA Univision Arkansas Telemundo Arkansas Lamar Advertising Company

S I LV E R America’s Car-Mart arisa health Celebrate Arkansas Fetch Flintco, LLC Landers Toyota NWA Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. Mercy Northwest Arkansas Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community Promenade Commons SERVPRO Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC BRONZE Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Bryan Properties - The Bend on Promenade Centennial Bank Community Clinic Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell Moser Corporation Northwest Arkansas DemocratGazette Northwest Medical Center Shelter Insurance - Keri Earwood COFFEE Starbucks Coffee WELCOME Alpha-Lit NWA S I G N AG E Minuteman Press

PRESENTING Crossland Heavy Contractors Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H The City of Rogers Spanish Chamber Tutorial PA R T N E R S PA N I S H Tyson Foods Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield GEAR MEETING Arkansas Golf & Powersports La Prensa Libre of NWA RIDE Spotlight Series – Creating the Magnolia Cycles LLC 3rd Space Arvest Bank PRESENTING Raising Cane’s Cox Media GOLD SPIKE Cox Business High Jackson Associates, P.A. GOLD Northwest Medical Center CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Pickleman’s Gourmet Café HOST The Wellness Champions of AEP Foundation Congressman Womack NWA Roundtable Lunch T-Mobile Thank-A-Teacher Celebration CEI Engineering Associates S I LV E R S P I K E PRESENTING AEP Southwestern Electric CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Sam’s Furniture Power/SWEPCO BRONZE SPIKE P L AT I N U M Club Car Wash Glad Manufacturing Company Compound Health and FA I R Performance Hight Jackson Associates, P.A. SubieGurus CHRONICLE United Federal Credit Union Podcastvideos.com MEDIA LUNCH KNWA/KFTA Chambers Bank iHeartMedia Raising Cane’s Northwest Arkansas DemocratSimply Divine Catering Gazette Springwoods Behavioral Health IN-KIND Andy’s Frozen Custard

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NEW MEMBERS | August 2023 All Clear Security Consulting & Private Investigations, L.L.C. Hampton Place Healthcare P.O. Box 83 | Lowell, AR 72745 (501) 681-4623 | https://www.allclearsecurityconsulting.com SECURITY CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT

2029 S. Hampton Pl. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 250-0289 | https://hamptonplacehc.com HEALTH CARE - REHABILITATION

Arkansas Remodelers, Generators, and More

Harbor Closing & Title Company - Metro Park

Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 505-1808 | http://www.arrgm.com HOME IMPROVEMENT & REMODELING

5247 W. Metro Park Crossing | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 250-3455 | https://www.harborclosing.com TITLE COMPANIES

Bee Well Yoga

Harbor Closing & Title Company - Poplar Ave. (Coming Soon)

5208 W. Village Pkwy., Ste. 8 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 616-7715 | http://beewellyoga.com YOGA

624 Poplar Ave. | Rogers, AR 72756 https://www.harborclosing.com TITLE COMPANIES

Bentonville Eye Care - Bentonville

Integrative Learning Consultants

2300 SE J St. | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 268-3268 | https://visionsource-bentonvilleeyecare.com OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS

Elm Springs, AR 72762 (479) 974-1339 | https://www.integrativeconsultants.org EDUCATIONAL - HEALTH

Blackberry Brasserie

ISG

3300 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 367-2994 | https://blackberrynwa.com/ FOOD AND DRINK

3100 Market St., Ste. 106 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 974-1601 | http://www.ISGInc.com ARCHITECTS AND ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATORS/PLANNERS

Boss Man Tacos Burritos & More

Ozark Natural Science Center

4303 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd. | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 278-2058 | http://www.tacosbm.menubm.online FOOD AND DRINK

1905 Madison 1305 | Huntsville, AR 72740 (479) 202-8340 | http://www.onsc.us ORGANIZATIONS

Evolution Solutions

Place

116 N. 13th St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 318-7999 | https://www.evolutionsolutions.llc/ COSMETICS

101 E. Chestnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (405) 612-1364 | https://www.theplaceatrogersar.net BANQUET/MEETING ROOMS

Goode Team - Collier & Associates

Squeeze Massage Pinnacle Hills

Bentonville, AR 72713 (479) 651-2292 | https://www.searchnwahome.com/ REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

4600 S. Pinnacle Hills Parkway | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 871-8068 | https://www.squeezemassage.com MASSAGE THERAPY

Graze Craze

United Rentals Inc.

2200 SE J St., Ste. 10 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 480-7499 | https://www.grazecraze.com/bentonville-ar CATERERS

2505 N. 24th St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (470) 597-3397 | https://jobs.unitedrentals.com RENTALS - INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL/CONSTRUCTION

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August 2023

1ST CHOICE HOME CARE

901 SE 28TH ST., STE. 11, BENTONVILLE

BERKLEY INTERNATIONAL, LLC

ANDORA REAL ESTATE

5001 W. PAULINE WHITAKER PKWY., STE. 125, ROGERS

CADENCE BANK

1001 52ND ST., ROGERS

701 S. 52ND ST., ROGERS, AR 72758

HOGBOX

LIMBIRD REAL ESTATE GROUP

2900 S. CITY LAKE ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE

BENTONVILLE EYE CARE AT PINNACLE

401 NORTH 2ND ST., ROGERS

HAMPTON PLACE HEALTHCARE

2029 S. HAMPTON PL., ROGERS, AR 72758

LOLOFT

1148 E. STEARNS ST., FAYETTEVILLE

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August 2023

MEDINA’S TRI TIP COMPANY

320 N. BLOOMINGTON ST., STE. B, LOWELL

OWN, INC.

5311 W. VILLAGE PARKWAY, ROGERS

MT. HEBRON PARK

ON DOODY

6174 MOUNT. HEBRON RD, ROGERS

15400 MEADOW LN., LOWELL

ROSE LAW FIRM

STARBUCKS COFFEE

5100 W. JB HUNT DR. #900, ROGERS

RIBBON CUTTING SPONSOR

105 N. BLOOMINGTON ST., LOWELL

RIBBON SPONSOR

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | August 2023 30+ YEARS Cox Communitications - 62 years Walmart Supercenter Store #1 - 61 years Village Insurance, Inc. - 57 years Frisco Station Mall - 44 years Ozark Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 43 years Nationwide Insurance - The Noble Insurance Agency - 42 years Rogers First Church of the Nazarene - 41 years Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 40 years Innisfree Senior Living Community - 37 years Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. - 37 years State Farm Insurance - Rogers Clark - 37 years Rick and Jan Buck - 35 years St. Vincent de Paul School - 35 years Technical Machining Services, Inc. - 33 years

Lamar Advertising Company Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Malco Pinnacle Hills Cinema Mike’s Auto Works Museum of Native American History My HR Professionals Northwestern Mutual Financial Network NWA Health Solutions Ozark Financial Services of NW Arkansas Pathfinder NWA Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Pinnacle IT Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Samaritan Community Center Sharum’s Garden Center NWA, Inc. ShurTape Technologies, LLC SOURCES for Community Independent Living 21-30 YEARS Services, Inc. Absolute Security, Fire & Design Inc. Staples Anderson Electric & Plumbing Supply Subway Arkansas Mill Supply Co., Inc. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Belk, Inc. Store #0285 UL Benton County Funeral Home - Buddy Burns Chapel Up to Par Technology Cooper Communities/CRI Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Ozarks Family Foot Health Center VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Frank Fletcher Honda Zaxby’s Gall Excavation, Inc. Heartland Honda Powerhouse 6-10 YEARS Jones Janitorial Services, Inc. Advance Pest Control, Inc. KNWA/KFTA American Red Cross Serving NWA Las Palmas Corporation C & D Floor Covering and Renovations LLC Martfeld & Associates Insurance Caddell Construction Old Town Dry Cleaners Cosmic Cavern Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville Rogers Noon Rotary Club Derek Wardlow Shelter Insurance Sonic Drive-In #3549 Elevate Stephens Inc. First National Bank TEC Staffing Services Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Unilever Frost Oil Company Village on the Creeks The Gathering in Rogers Waco Title Company Gospel Light Baptist Church Imagine Studios 11-20 YEARS Korpella Design All Dogs Clinic, PLLC Lanco Arkansas Self Storage, LLC Limbird Real Estate Group Beaver Watershed Alliance Materials Testing of Arkansas, Inc. MTA Engineers Bost, Inc. Mundo-Tech, Inc. Cameron Smith & Associates The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of CDI Contractors, LLC Classical Ballet Choctaw Casino Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom City Title & Closing, LLC One Communications ”One Comm” Deloitte Ozark Laser Devereux Management Company Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Ferguson Immigration Law Primrose School of Rogers at Pinnacle Hills INTRUST Bank Sassafras Springs Vineyard Jason’s Deli Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Jordan Essentials - Lissa Applewhite Summit Heating and Air, LLC Keypoint Church TCBY Frozen Yogurt King Burrito & Taqueria Thaden School

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Tri-State Optical Center, PLLC Women’s Health Associates 2-5 YEARS Adam’s AutoWerks Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) Artists of Northwest Arkansas Business Builder Coaching and Training The Cat Clinic of Northwest Arkansas Collective Real Estate Partners Collier & Associates Community Service, Inc. Daily Deals Bargain Bins Executive Flooring Solutions, Inc. FirstLight Home Care NWA Fresh Harvest Tasting Room Frisco Storage LLC Great American Title The Harvest Group Henry Eye Clinic Heroncrest Jan-Pro of NWA Kelamis Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Lindsey & Associates - Maria Fairchild NWA Ballet Theatre Optimum Health Insurance Ozark Dental Implants and Periodontics Ozark Dermatology Ozarks Community Hospital - Benton County Clinic Pillar Clinical Research Promenade Commons StudioChunky TheatreSquared Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1 YEAR #1 Liquor Alchemy Event Rentals Bentonville Taco and Tamale Co. Buffalo Roofing & Construction Clever Coldwell Banker HMF Bentonville - Stephen Smith and Samantha McLelland Duck Donuts Golden Corral Integrated Medical Local Tire & Wheel, LLC Loving Choices Pregnancy Center Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club The Palisades at Pleasant Crossing Red Box Realty Tall Doors, LLC Taste Tea Kitchen Total Health Chiropractic

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Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events The Rogers Lowell Chamber 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.

Every Wednesday in Rogers

Every Friday in Fayetteville

Presented By | Equity Business Solutions OCT. Host Sponsor | Optimum Health Insurance Location | Golden Corral Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr. | Rogers If you are looking to connect to businesses in Northwest Arkansas, come and join us for coffee, breakfast snacks and great connections.

OCT

Presented By | Printova Sign & Graphics Location | Golden Corral Address | 4507 North College Ave. | Fayetteville If you are looking to connect to businesses in Northwest Arkansas, come and join us for coffee, breakfast snacks and great connections.

OCT

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Presented By | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and SERVPRO Hosted By | Colliers| Arkansas Address |4204 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Ste. 102 in Rogers

Presented By | T-Mobile Partner | Tyson Location | Downtown Rogers Businesses

Set your alarm early, and join us for Coffee Connection, an awesome

Art on the Bricks Art Walk showcases the art of regional artists while

morning business-building networking event!

enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities in Downtown Rogers.

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19 presenting Sponsor | Promenade Commons Hosted By | Hachem Investments/ONE Uptown Address |5102 W Pauline Whitaker Pkwy. in Rogers.

Business After Hours has proven to be the Chamber’s biggest and most popular ongoing networking event! Grab a stack of business cards and come enjoy making new connections as you unwind after a day’s work.

Location | Courtyard By Marriott in Rogers ADDRESS |4201 W Green Acres Rd., Rogers Designed and presented by members of the Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC), this event’s purpose is to inform members, prospects, and new representatives of all the benefits their membership investment, explain how to best utilize the Chamber’s programs and staff, and review all of the work the Chamber does behind the scenes to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas an ideal place to live, work, and play.

Chamber Voice OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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