Chamber Voice Newsletter | September Edition

September 2019 | Vol 14 Issue 9

I G N I T E Y OUR PA S S ION | INF LUENCE NWA YOUN G P R O F E S S IONAL S ( YP) S UMM I T See Story on Page 3

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What’s In This Issue?

3 ���������Ignite Your Passion | Influence NWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit 4 ����������Rogers Cycling Festival Recap 5 ���������Rogers Cycling Festival Race Results 6 ���������Reach New Customers for Your Small Business | Advertise in The Good Life Destination Guide

6 ���������ACCE’s 2019 Education and Talent Development Fellows Include Chamber’s Economic Development Executive

7 ����������Hustle in Heels Hosting Pair of Events in September 7 ����������Business After Hours - Networking with a Purpose Coming October 17 8 ���������Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors Teachers Making a Difference 9 ���������Visit Rogers | See You in September 10 ����� RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Third Year October 11 12 ������New Members | July 2019 12 ������Focus on Downtown Yielding Tangible Results 13 ������Ribbon Cuttings | July 2019 14 ������Membership Renewals | July 2019 15 �����Chamber Networking & Educational Events

Raymond Burns, CCE

Jeff O’Neill

President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

Director of Special Events jeff@rogerslowell.com

J.R. Shaw, IOM

Loretta Gomez

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

Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright

Sheree Barnes

Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Shelle Summers, IOM

Lauren Hildreth

Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com

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

Steve Cox

Jacque Eakins

Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com

Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Brad Phillips

Marni Rogers, IOM

Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com

Jon Moran

Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Kelly Parker

Senior Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com

Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

Vickie Grotts

Luke Wiggins

Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com

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

Karen Wagaman

Justin Freeman

Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com

Marketing Communications Specialist justin@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips

Lance Lloyd

Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Community Relations Manager lance@rogerslowell.com

Shey Bland

Ashley Matsumura

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

Customer Relations Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith

Creative Services Director nick@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

Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. Postmaster send address changes to | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

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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

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group of more than 375 young professionals filled Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Friday, August 9 for the fourth annual NWA YP Summit. The Summit was formed in 2016 when the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders organization and Rotary Clubs of NWA realized the need to create a leadership summit for young professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THREE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT This year’s theme was IGNITE YOUR PASSION – INFLUENCE with sessions focused on discovering personal success, strengthening professional prosperity, and turning passion into philanthropic actions that help NWA thrive.

The day started off with a keynote from Helena L. Gadison. Helena is a creative, resilient, passionate and results-driven business leader and speaker with a servant’s heart. She is driven to lead change, stimulate out-of-the box ideas

and engage thought-provoking dialogue for over 25 years with top companies like Walmart and Limited Stores (Lane Bryant Division).

Helena has served as a member of the board of directors for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Northwest Arkansas. She was recognized in 2018 as the UWNWA Volunteer of the Year and in 2019 the recipient of the prestigious Squire Jahagen Award for exemplary service to humanity from the 154-year-old Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church.

The afternoon keynote featured Joe Randel, a senior program officer for the Walton Family Foundation, responsible for arts and culture initiatives in the Home Region. Joe works to expand art beyond its normal confines so anyone in the region can access a wide range of visual, cultural and performance art offerings. Joe talked about his work with the Walton Foundation and how art and culture is helping Northwest Arkansas grow and thrive.

The group participated in several breakout sessions of their choice throughout the Summit.

Some of the sessions included lessons on Leadership, Personal Branding, Diversity and Inclusion, Managing a Startup, Navigating Conversations, Service Learning, Gaining Influence Within Your Community, and Making Connections at the Local Level. During the Service Learning session, the group made an estimated 200 dog toys for local animal shelters, and wrote letters to local veterans and senior citizens within the community.

In between sessions, the group explored the atrium of the Walton Arts Center where they enjoyed free cell phone charging stations, free professional headshots, networking, complimentary beverages and visited booths from local nonprofits and organizations for young professionals. The event wrapped up across the street at Grub’s Bar & Grille, where attendees received a complimentary Happy Hour with free drink tickets.

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he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders held its 2019 Rogers Cycling Festival July 26-28. The festival featured several road races, mountain biking events, a gravel ride, and endurance event held in and around Downtown Rogers. The event brings cycling enthusiasts from across the central United States and has something for everyone – from highly skilled and competitive races to family-friendly rides. This year, the festival brought back the Brick Street Criterium (Crit) race, where racers competed on the bricks in downtown.

Proceeds from the festival benefited several nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. The Rogers Cycling Festival beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs, and the Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.). All proceeds for this annual event go to great cycling causes!

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WHEEL SUCKER TEAM TIME TRIAL A 3-person and individual USA Cycling sanctioned team trial for road cyclists over a 11-mile course on N. Arkansas St./Old Wire Rd. from Rogers to Avoca and back. Total prize payout: over $1,000 in cash and merchandise.

The after-party was held at Play Tri in Downtown Rogers.

1ST PLACE OPEN 3-Person Team | Frank Broadstreet, Michael Corral, Joshua Rankin (NWAT’s) 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN 3-Person Team | Jenna Bailey, Jessica Sorg, Taylor Allison (Leborne Women’s Racing) 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN INDIVIDUAL | Lindsay Petruk 1ST PLACE MEN’S OPEN INDIVIDUAL | Sam Meullenet 1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT ½ | Andrew Evans 1ST PLACE MEN’S MASTERS A | Joel Raymond 1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT ¾ | Andrew Townsend 1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT 4/5 | James Jacob 1ST PLACE MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 1/2/3 | Heidi Dahlmann 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 3/4 | Ashley Wolfe 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 5| Susan Manley 1ST PLACE JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Sebastian Kersh 1ST PLACE JUNIOR MEN 13-15| Aden Priest 1ST PLACE JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain 1ST PLACE JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15| Helen Priest

FRISCO 5 POKER RIDE/FAMILY GLOW RIDE A relaxed, family -friendly 2-mile course laid on the paved trail around Lake Atalanta. Prizes were awarded to the best poker hands. There were a lot of winners!

THE BRICK STREET CRIT Racers raced on the brick streets of historic downtown Rogers! The course is counter- clockwise around a 0.6-mile loop in downtown: Poplar St. - 1st St. - Elm St. - 4th St. WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Patricia Witmer WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Patricia Witmer WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Jenna Bailey MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Cailean Carlberg MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Grant Lampson MEN’S MASTERS A |Conrad Eberhard MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Hunter Gibbs MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Will Mertins JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15 | Emma Johnson JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest

THE WALNUT VALLEY ROAD RACE This USA Cycling sanctioned road race was held on a 6.1-mile loop in the Walnut Valley area outside of northeast Rogers. Total prize payout: over $2,000 in cash and merchandise.

WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Patricia Witmer WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Corinna Redard WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Jessica Sorg MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Eric Haynes MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Sam Anderson MEN’S MASTERS A |Joel Raymond

MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Wimmiam Peterson MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Aden Priest JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15 | Emma Johnson JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest CITIZENS | Parker Chenoweth

OVERALL OMNIUM Omnium points were added at the conclusion of each category’s road race and the winners were announced on Sunday after all races concluded.

Riders had to compete in all three road races.

WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Heidi Dahlmann WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Corinna Redard WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Nicole Wyant MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Andrew Evans MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Andrew Townsend MEN’S MASTERS A |Joel Raymond MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Beau Theriot MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Aden Priest JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest

RATS KIDS MTB RACE The Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.) partnered with the Festival to host a kids’ mountain bike race. The course was set up using the lower level trails around the Pleasant Ridge Rd. tract and was targeted to kids 5-12 years old.

1st PLACE |Ty Brasuell 2nd PLACE | Brady Qualls 3rd Place| Carter Cassidy

THE GAMBLER ENDURANCE “The Gambler” is a spectator-friendly, 4-hour solo or team endurance event featuring the Lake Atalanta mountain bike trail system. Start/finish was at the Pleasant Ridge Rd. trailhead. Trophies were awarded to the top 3 finishers in every category. An after party was held at Ozark Beer Company in downtown.

ACE OF SPADES – SOLO MALE | Matt Morgan ACE OF SPADES – SOLO FEMALE| Chesney Grantz DEUCES WILD – 2-PERSON TEAM (OPEN) | John Ronck and Wes Well (Gassers) TWO-PAIR – 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (2 MALE/2 FEMALE) | Mack Pickering, Johnny Brazil, Tammy Hottinger, Kenny Hottinger JACKS – 4-MAN TEAM (TEAMS PRIMARILY OF CAT 3 RACERS) | Kenny Harvey, Daniel Stoiceicy, Jonathan Putnam JOKERS – JUNIORS (13-18) 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (OPEN) | Kathryn Kelley, Brent Walkup (RAM’s)

THE WHITNEY GRAVEL RIDE Riders grabbed their gravel bikes (as road bikes won’t do here) for an all-out adventure ride featuring 30 and 50 miles of scenic gravel (70%) and paved back country roads including a climb to the highest point in Benton County, Whitney Mountain. No winners here, just a fun ride with good friends at the Rogers Cycling Festival!

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Reach New Customers for Your Small Business | Advertise in The Good Life Destination Guide

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ith up-to-date information on lodging, dining, shopping, golf and spas, Beaver Lake, arts and culture, attractions and amenities, this award-winning destination guide is a “must-have” resource guide for families and individuals visiting and relocating to the Northwest Arkansas area. It’s also a popular publication with residents across the region.

Readers learn all about living, working and playing in Rogers and Lowell through brilliant photography and content features showcasing the quality of life that newcomers experience.

Many Chamber members use The Good Life as they recruit new hires, whether they are moving from across the country or the county line to Northwest Arkansas.

The Good Life is produced and distributed annually by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rogers staff. The Guide is available for online viewing at RogersLowell. com and VisitRogersArkansas.com. Conveniently

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Key Points of Distribution: • Visitor Information Center (Chamber Offices) • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) • Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism • Arkansas Welcome Centers (Statewide) • Hotels, Resorts & Campgrounds • National/Regional Trade and Travel Shows • Direct Mailings to Individual & Families Inquiring • Area Employers • Real Estate Agencies • Restaurants • Local Attractions

ACCE’s 2019 Education and Talent Development Fellows Include Chamber’s Economic Development Executive

teve Cox, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber (pictured), has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a ten-month professional development program designed to assist them in improving education and talent development outcomes in their communities.

The Fellowship for Education & Talent Development is an immersive executive development program that provides chamber of commerce professionals the ability to interact with peers, ACCE staff and national experts.

Through a combination of in-person and virtual activities, fellows will be given a deep dive into the cutting-edge theories, approaches and best practices in talent development.

“To prepare young people for a successful future, education must be a priority from early childhood until well after graduation and community leaders must work together to address challenges along the educational

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flip through the pages on your screen and click links to visit websites for advertisers, events and attractions.

Be sure to pick up extra free copies of The Good Life to distribute at your business. Use this publication as a resource guide for your customers and employees to discover the region’s attractions and amenities, and more about your business as an advertiser! Additional copies are available at the Chamber weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Advertising in The Good Life is a valuable benefit of Chamber membership. Our members appreciate the opportunity to reach thousands of local, regional and national readers that otherwise may not have been possible with limited local marketing budgets.

Reserve your space now for the 2019/2020 edition of The Good Life. Call (479) 636-1240 or email memberservices@rogerslowell.com for assistance on planning your advertising.

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and talent pipeline,” said Raymond Burns, the Chamber’s President/CEO. “Communities that work hard to develop that pipeline produce a ready-to-work and competitive labor force positioned to take advantage of economic advancement opportunities that emerge. Steve is providing the leadership to help us accomplish that mission. ACCE’s fellowship is providing access to expertise, ideas and framework that will evolve our efforts and ensure our success.”

Throughout the program, participants will focus on addressing specific education attainment or workforce development issues in their communities.

ACCE’s Fellowship for Education and Talent Development is designed to advance a chamber of commerce’s already-defined goals and ultimately develop and execute a plan for specific education and talent development objectives.

Leaders selected to participate in the 2019-20 Fellowship represent communities including Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rogers, Arkansas,

Orlando, Florida, Huntsville, Alabama, Green Bay, Wisconsin, McKinney, Texas, Hickory, North Carolina, Rochester, New York, Ocala, Florida, Newnan, Georgia, Lubbock, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Stamford, Connecticut, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Albany, New York, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Memphis, Tennessee, Springfield, Missouri, York, PA, Columbia, Tennessee, and San Jose, California.

Hustle in Heels Hosting Pair of Events in September 2019 Empowerment Sponsor

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ustle 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. They will host two events in September.

THE BALANCING ACT – HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR WORK This luncheon will be held September 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Walmart Auditorium at The Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies on the NorthWest Arkansas Community College campus.

Come participate in this highly interactive workshop with Laurie Malloy, Founder of Simple Spaces, LLC and learn to outline the priorities in your life by using a ‘wheel of life’. This diagram

will serve as a visual representation of what is important to you and reveal how you are doing in each area. Upon completing the exercise, you will be able to identify the areas to take actionable steps with successfully integrating your life and your work.

Lunch is provided at the event. Tickets are $20.

makes people great at networking according to recent research studies and discover the many varied types of professional/business and casual networking opportunities available in Northwest Arkansas. You’ll also gain specific tips from Martha Londagin - a seasoned networking pro - about how to build your personal networking plan. Martha’s own “Three B’s of Networking” are POP-UP EVENT | ENTHUSIASTIC, EFFECTIVE, simple tips to learn in order to grow your skills in AND EFFICIENT NETWORKING WITH community networking.

MARTHA LONDAGIN Light appetizers will be provided, and a cash This pop-up event will be held September bar located on-site. Tickets are $5.

16, 2019 from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. at Komodo, 5204 Register for these events at RogersLowell.

Village Pkwy., Ste. 1 in Rogers. com. All women in business are encouraged Networking is not just “showing up” to attend whether you work in a professional somewhere. Good networking skills start with office environment or run a machine in a individual, personal attributes and discipline. It is manufacturing facility. This program is designed then that an actual plan for enthusiastic, effective, so that all women may participate. Be sure to and efficient networking can be built over follow the group on social media and use the time. Come to this presentation to learn what hashtag #heelsnotrequired.

Business After Hours - Networking with a Purpose Coming October 17 EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, October 17, 2019 Hosted By| Cox Business at Center for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s 1200 W. Walnut St. | Rogers NPO Exhibit Booths | $100 (Members) and $150 (Non-Members) Registration Required for NPO Booths Find out more at RogersLowell.com

“Networking with a Purpose” is a nonprofit showcase offered by the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. This event features a Business After Hours with local nonprofits and is organized so that you may meet and network with contacts from a variety of organizations. You’ll find out how you can volunteer and contribute to local nonprofit organizations (NPOs), learn what services are provided by NPOs, and discover what products and services these organizations need. Admission is FREE to the public! Food and drinks will be available.

SHOWCASE YOUR NPO’S MISSION | PURCHASE EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE Northwest Arkansas NPOs are invited to participate in this event’s trade show by purchasing an exhibit booth. Showcase your organization to potential volunteers, donors and board members. Distribute materials about your mission, recruit volunteers to support your programs, and engage the community in the work you do that helps make Northwest Arkansas such a great place to live, work and play.

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Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors Teachers Making a Difference

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ore than 1,000 Rogers Public Schools administrators and teachers gathered at Rogers High School Wednesday, August 7 at the 4th annual Thank-ATeacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture.

The event honored teachers who are making a big difference with our children in our local community. Members of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce donated over 100 prizes to teachers to say thank you and reward them for their commitment to education. A special prize was also given to a recipient nominated by administrators and chosen by the prize donor.

Sam’s Furniture presented a $10,000 Home Makeover to Kathy Wright of Oakdale Middle School, who lost her home to a fire earlier this year.

Joe and Larra Donaldson with Sam's Furniture present Kathy Wright of Oakdale Middle School with a certificate for a $10,000 Home Makeover

“Teachers do it from the heart, not for the paycheck. We are honored that the community comes out to support us in any way they can to love on us for what we do. I really appreciate Sam’s Furniture and everyone else involved in this.”

– Kathy Wright, Teacher | Oakdale Middle School

EDUCATION FAIR WELCOMES TEACHERS BACK TO SCHOOL AND SHOWCASES MEMBER BUSINESSES The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Teacher Education Fair in conjunction with the Thank-A-Teacher Celebration. This year’s education fair was presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. Breakfast was provided by McDonald’s and coffee provided by Starbucks Coffee. More than 1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter schools, private schools and the community college attended. Chamber member companies took advantage of the opportunity to purchase exhibit space and present their products and services. Members also showed support by providing giveaways for classroom use and donating door prizes for teachers to take back to the classroom.

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See You in September Visit StayinRogers.com for a Complete List of Accommodations.

A Room for Every Taste. And Every Budget.

BIKES, BLUES, & BBQ | SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2019

The 2019 rally will mark the 20th anniversary of Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, the largest nonprofit, family- friendly motorcycle rally in the United States benefiting local charities. Admission to the rally is free. In conjunction with Bikes, Blues & BBQ, the Bikes on the Bricks event is back for its third year in Downtown Rogers. Activities include the 6th Annual Ozark Vintage Motorcycle Show and the 5th Annual Frisco Inferno BBQ Competition. Visit BikesBluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities and venue schedules and follow “Rogers Bikes on the Bricks” on Facebook.

Breaking Benjamin’s self-produced sixth studio album, EMBER debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and marks the multi-platinum band’s fourth Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200, following 2015’s No. 1 debut for Dark Before Dawn (Gold), 2009’s Dear Agony (Platinum) at No. 4 and 2006’s Phobia (Platinum) at No. 2.

Since the release of their full-length debut Point #1 in 1999, Chevelle have stood at the forefront of hard rock, consistently evolving and progressing while delivering a series of ubiquitous and inescapable anthems.

Since 2003, Three Days Grace, the internationally acclaimed and multi- platinum certified Canadian band, has staked a spot amongst the hard rock vanguard, breaking records, toppling charts and moving millions of units worldwide.

September 8, 2019 | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly with Lalah Hathaway and Johnny Gill

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS FOOTBALL | FAYETTEVILLE GAMES

September 14, 2019 | Colorado State & September 21, 2019 | San Jose State

The Razorbacks will face another challenging SEC West schedule in 2019, with games coming against several teams ranked in the inaugural Coaches Poll. Arkansas will face No. 2 Alabama and No. 6 LSU on the road, while No. 16 Auburn comes to Razorback Stadium.

Book your Razorbacks September weekends in Rogers! Enjoy shopping, dining, and a variety of hotel accommodations that make Rogers the perfect destination for your Northwest Arkansas football getaway!

Downtown Rogers Inc. will offer a Razor Rail train ride from Rogers to Fayetteville and back for the Colorado State game on September 14. The train will depart from Rogers two hours prior to game time and will return one hour after the game ends. Passengers have the option of being dropped off at Dickson Street or at Razorback Stadium. More information and tickets are available at downtownrogersinc.org.

Woo Pig Sooie®!

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has established a trust fund with music lovers worldwide. Fans know when they attend a Maze concert they will be treated to an evening of honest, raw soul music. And that’s how it has been for more than 40 years. Nothing has changed. The band has stayed in its lane, continuing to do its thing, bringing quality music from the heart night after night. It is the band members’ honesty and brilliant artistry that has allowed them to continue to headline at top concert venue across the globe. There are no gimmicks, no stage tricks in their shows. Just Beverly with his smooth, soulful vocals supported by the tight Maze band.

September 26, 2019 | Luke Combs

THE WALMART AMP September 6, 2019 | Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Diamante and Dorothy CMA Award-winning Luke Combs is a multi-platinum, No. 1 Country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. With brazen songwriting talent and grizzled, soul-infused vocals, Combs stormed onto the music landscape as one of Country’s brightest stars with the release of his critically acclaimed, RIAA Platinum, No. 1 debut album, This One’s For You on River House Artists/ Columbia Nashville.

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RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Third Year October 11 Get ready for the third annual Sporting Clays Classic presented by Daisy Outdoors/Gamo Airgun/New Archery Products coming October 11 at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays located at 17243 Wendell Jones Rd. in Garfield. This is one of the most popular new events from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Last year, more than 80 shooters showed up to “golf with a shotgun” and network with other business professionals on the range.

The event features a variety of shooting stations, with each station presenting a different shooting challenge. Some clay pigeons are launched high into the air, some parallel to the machine, and some bounced across the ground to test the shooter’s aim.

There are two flight times and four people per team. Experienced and novice shooters are both welcome. Participants receive a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, ammo and goodie bags.

Become a Sponsor and Donate Prizes

Sponsors may invite their special customers/clients to join them at the event as a

gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day of team building. Sponsorships are still available and are perfect for reaching the event’s participants. Contact the Chamber and explore the right sponsor level for your business and donate prizes for goodie bags.

Quick Overview

“Gunsmoke Sporting Clays is a beautiful place with great views, itʼs really a perfect setting. The event was really fun the way it was set up, and for non-seasoned shooters it was not impossible to shoot.”

– Jason Hedden

First National Bank of NWA

Two (2) flight times | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Four (4) People per Team | $400 per Team Awards | 4:00 p.m.

Register Now at RogersLowell.com, it’s Expected to Sell Out Quickly!

Prizes*

1ST PLACE TEAMS - $100 Gift Card and a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun 2ND PLACE TEAMS - $50 Gift Card and a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun 3RD PLACE TEAMS - $30 Gift Card and a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun LAST PLACE TEAMS - Pink Daisy BB Guns *Each person on the winning teams receives a prize

“This was a great event. The opportunity to build fellowship with your colleagues and other businesses in the area while having fun shooting clay pigeons is phenomenal. We had a blast and will definitely come back again next year. The venue was great and the setup was challenging yet easy enough for beginners to succeed.”

– Dale Brunk Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

REGISTER TODAY | Expected to sell out quickly!

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SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE | Contact: membershipservices@rogerslowell.com

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

Ken Miner 13718 ROTHBURY DR. | BELLA VISTA, AR 72715 (479) 876-5959 | SIMPLEPLEASURES.US BANQUET/MEETING ROOMS

NEW MEMBERS | July 2019 8TH ST VENUE

MCLARTY DANIEL CHEVROLET

Elizabeth Dunn 1902 S. 8TH ST., STE. 9 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 343-8100 | 8THSTVENUE.COM BANQUET/MEETING ROOMS

Russ Daniel 1159 N. 45TH ST. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (479) 431-6554 | SPRINGDALECHEVY.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)

MCLARTY DANIEL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT

Tammy Thurow 1515 BURR OAK DR. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704 AAOTEAM.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

Russ Daniel 3709 S. THOMPSON ST. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 751-4563 | SPRINGDALECDJR.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

BOLDER COFFEE - FAYETTEVILLE

MCLARTY DANIEL FORD LINCOLN

Reagan Heilman 1025 N. GARLAND AVE. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 442-2500 | DRINKBOLDER.COM COFFEE HOUSES

Russ Daniel 2609 S. WALTON BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 250-0922 | BENTONVILLEFORD.COM AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

COMIDA ARTESENAL TAPAS BAR (OPENING FALL 2019)

OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Ashley Hiller 113 S. 2ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-6516 | COMIDAARTESENAL.COM RESTAURANTS

CRYE-LEIKE, REALTORS - PLEASANT GROVE

Travis Roe 2301 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., STE. 104 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 586-2798 | CRYE-LEIKE.COM REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

JM ROOFING INNOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION

Amy Hardwick P.O. BOX 1001 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72765 (479) 283-0083 | NWARKANSAS.OUTDOORLIGHTS.COM LIGHTING - OUTDOOR

PILLAR CLINICAL RESEARCH (OPENING SOON) RICHARD LALLY 3200 N.E. REDHAWK DR. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 367-2688 | PILLARCR.COM CLINICAL RESEARCH

Jane Fraley 2301 W. WALNUT ST., STE. 5 | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 381-0006 | ROGERSROOFINGPROS.COM CONTRACTORS - ROOFING

Bobby Bland 4200 S. 48TH ST., STE. 30 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 268-5353 | SNACKLABNWA.COM RESTAURANTS

PINNACLE NUTRITION

Cherry Martinez 5100 W. PAULINE WHITAKER PARKWAY, STE. 110 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 445-0622 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK HEALTH FOOD PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS

SPEAKEASY TATTOO LOUNGE

Cydney Baggs 425 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 899-6018 | SPEAKEASYTATTOOLOUNGE.COM TATTOOS

PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

STARTUP JUNKIE FOUNDATION

Randy Koontz 3300 MARKET ST., STE. 404 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 903-7111 | PWMNWA.COM FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Haley Allgood 1 E. CENTER ST., STE. 270 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 310-6261 | STARTUPJUNKIE.ORG ORGANIZATIONS

PROSOURCE NW ARKANSAS

SUSIE BURLESON PHOTOGRAPHY

Ronnie Johansen 2301 S. 17TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-6490 | PROSOURCEWHOLESALE.COM FLOORING

Susie Burleson BENTONVILLE, AR 72713 (479) 595-4854 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERS & STUDIOS

PURE NUTRITION

THIELEN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY

Cherry Martinez 201 SE 14TH ST. SUITE 106 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 715-6501 | FACEBOOK.COM/PURENUTRITIONBENTONVILLE HEALTH FOOD PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS

Joe Thielen 807 SW I. STREET, STE. 17 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 553-7559 | THIELENINSURANCE.COM INSURANCE

RJW LOGISTICS GROUP

WHEELHOUSE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 15TH PLACE TOWNHOMES

Greg Forbis 110 W. CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 311 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (630) 343-1501 | RJWGROUP.COM WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION

Jenifer Canaday 2400 SOUTH 15TH PLACE | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 202-5053 | WHEELHOUSEREM.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SALT HEALTH, LLC

Jessica Cash BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 715-4645 | SALT-HEALTH.COM CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

WHEELHOUSE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT THE FRISCO ON WALNUT Jenifer Canaday 1603 WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-8420 | WHEELHOUSEREM.COM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Focus on Downtown Yielding Tangible Results

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he Downtown Development Division of the Chamber is leading the way to ensure downtown growth, economic development and vitality for this important district. The division is activating underutilized properties, recruiting new businesses and consulting new and existing businesses to help build a vibrant community to live work and play. One focus area is creating new uses for historic buildings. Historic preservation guidelines are guiding developers to retain the integrity of existing buildings and finding suitable businesses to occupy these spaces.

Other areas of focus are increasing professional and light industrial jobs downtown and attracting developers to build mixed-use and multi-family housing. Attracting businesses that serve as vendors to Walmart is making a positive impact on

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downtown and driving the demand for multi-family housing, restaurants, and shops.

The division is also encouraging retail and restaurant merchants to offer interactive experiences to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. Three years ago, downtown had eight businesses that offered experiences; today there are 56. These include classes in cooking, art, dance, axe throwing, fitness and biking, live music, corporate team building, trivia competitions and art exhibitions.

These divisional efforts are attracting more people to live, work and play downtown helping merchants to thrive as a destination for arts, music and other unique experiences.

Downtown is fortunate to have amenities like Lake Atalanta Park & Trails and the Railyard Bike

Park. The City of Rogers is also working to provide additional connectivity to the Razorback Greenways bike trails that run from Fayetteville to the South and Bella Vista to the North. A revamped city park is scheduled over the next two years in the core of downtown. This will provide added space for public gatherings, opportunities for live music and festivals to accommodate more people, an improved play area for children and families to gather and play.

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ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER 1203 S. 43RD. ST.

CELLULAR SALES

ARKANSAS GOLF & POWERSPORTS OF NWA 2733 MCCONNELL AVE. STE 4., FAYETTEVILLE

ARKANSAS PUBLIC THEATER ZEPHYR BLEVINS GALLERY

298 E. CENTERTON BLVD., CENTERTON

MOONBROCH BREWING COMPANY

116 S. 2ND ST. ROGERS

2204 S. PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 1 ROGERS

ARKANSAS HWY. 64/DIXIELAND ROAD, LOWELL

DIXIELAND RD. EXTENSION

JAVA DUDES COFFEE COMPANY

PORTFOLIO SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

THE LODGE AT THE WINERY (SASSAFRAS SPRINGS VINEYARD)

3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 102 ROGERS

3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PARKWAY, SUITE 101 ROGERS

6461 E. GUY TERRY RD. SPRINGDALE

CELLULAR SALES

718 N. 2ND ST. ROGERS

SIGNATURE BANK OF ARKANSAS

117 W. WALNUT ST. ROGERS

STUDIO PHYSICA

3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 203 ROGERS

Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2000 PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 103 ROGERS

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2019 30+ YEARS

Meeks Building Center - 68 years Bruce-Rogers Company - 67 years Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. - 44 years Al McCarty Jewelers - 40 years Frisco Station Mall - 40 years Nationwide Insurance - The Noble Insurance Agency - 38 years Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 36 years Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. - 33 years St. Vincent de Paul School - 31 years

21-30 YEARS

BBB Septic & Portable Toilet Service Birdeye Printing First National Bank of NWA First Western Martfeld & Associates Insurance New Hope Animal Hospital Ozark International Consultants, Inc. Rogers Early Risers Rotary Rogers Noon Kiwanis Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc.

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Education Association of Rogers Einstein Bros. Bagels Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ferguson Immigration Law Frank Fletcher Honda Garver Hatfield Harris, PLLC Heartland Honda Powerhouse Innisfree Health and Rehab Landis Eye Care Life Style Dentistry Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Marmic Fire and Safety Parc at Rogers Parklane Family Dental Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Scott Frame and Art Sonic Benton Properties, Inc. Taco Bell

6-10 YEARS

Broadaway Printing Centro Cristiano, Assemblies of God Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette Patsy Simmons

Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PLLC Benton County Gun Works Bikes, Blues & BBQ BKD, LLP Branch Photography Catalyst Church Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M.

Cintas Corporation Cosmic Cavern Crain Buick GMC of Springdale DW2 Video Productions Fish City Grill Jake’s Fireworks Jason’s Deli LegalShield - Russell Anzalone Mundo-Tech, Inc. NWA Health Solutions NWA Tobacco Free Coalition Pathfinder NWA The Peel Compton Foundation Red Carpet Salon & Spa Smooth Vapes Souls Harbor of Rogers, Inc. Transport Refrigeration/Transport Truck Equipment Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie

JTS Financial Services Martinez Law Firm, PLLC Mass Mutual Financial Group - Carrie D. Wilson, CFP ®, CDFA™, CLTC Nothing Bundt Cakes Ozark Laser and Shoring Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Pacific Group PRMG Razorback Foundation, Inc. Starbucks Coffee Supreme Lending Synergy Benefit Advisors Vold Vision Walter’s Boot & Shoe Repair Watermark on Walnut Creek Wesner’s Grill Woodland Research Northwest

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7 Brew Coffee Advanced Physical Therapy Aurora Tactical The Blind Lady of NWA Butterfield Trail Village Caddell Construction Clean Eating - Heather Slinkard Freedom5:one Ministries The Happy Wagon

All Pets Animal Hospital of Rogers Edward Jones - John Carr, Financial Advisor Bob Foster Agency, LLC Indigo Sky Casino NeuClear Health & Fitness Northwest Arkansas Coin Club QuesTec Mechanical

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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 | SEPT EM BER Business Building Events

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Presented By | Scooter’s Coffee & Servpro Hosted By | Centennial Bank Address | 4000 W. Walnut St., Rogers

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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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Upcoming Meetings

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

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

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

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

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9.16 | Hustle In Heels - “The Balancing Act – How to Successfully Integrate Your Life and Your Work” 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | NWACC - Walmart Auditorium at The Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies

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9.18 | Chamber Tutorial 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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9.18 | Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

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

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9.19 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Frank Fletcher Honda

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9.20 | Large Industry Council/Government Affairs Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

OCT. 2nd | 2019 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRISCO STATION MALL 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

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Presented By | Chambers Bank Hosted By | Frank Fletcher Honda Address | 2901 Moberly Ln., Bentonville

Every Wednesday

Presented By | Benchmark Group Sept. Host Sponsor | Car Clinic Location | Golden Corral 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers

Don't miss these opportunities each quarter to grow your professional network of contacts with speed networking.

B2B is a great way to advertise your business, sell your products/services and network with other businesses.

Ticket prices include meal, featured speaker presentation, round-robin speed networking, company marketing and a chance to win some great door prizes! You can also maximize your company’s visibility by purchasing a Vendor Exhibit Table to display your products/services.

Early Registration | $30 ($20 for Members) Registration at the Door | $40 ($30 for Members) Visit RogersLowell.com for more information and to register

The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Job Fairs (Spring and Fall), this year presented by Glad Manufacturing Company, are the largest and longest running Job Fairs in Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for businesses to get a jump start on hiring for the fall and winter seasons as well as full-time employment opportunities. Availability will be on a first-come first-served basis so reserve your booth today to ensure access to the hundreds of job seekers expected to attend.

JOB-SEEKERS | BRING YOUR RESUMES TO HAND OUT TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS For more information or to register a booth visit

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