Chamber Voice | September 2016 by Rogers Lowell Chamber

SEPTEMBER2016 | Vol 11 Issue 9

Keynote Speakers & Seminars Announced for NWA BizCon 2016 Largest Business Conference and Trade Show in NWA

On November 1, 2016 The Rogers-Lowell A r e a C h a m b e r o f C o m merce, Northwest Arkansas Human Resource Association (NOARK) and World Trade Center Arkansas will present the largest and newest business event in the region - NWA BizCon. This partnership will allow NWA BizCon to be an event unlike any other in Northwest Arkansas and benefit large and small businesses across the region.

Showcase Your Business

What’s New at NWA BizCon 2016

This event (formerly the NWA Business Expo) has been totally revamped to provide businesses of all sizes one-day access to new connections, ideas and opportunities in a conference and trade show format. Professional development seminars will be delivered in three tracks featuring Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Resources and Human Resource hot topics. Presentations will be given by guest speakers who are not only recognized subject matter experts (SMEs) but also thought leaders in the business community. The Exhibit Hall will feature a trade show throughout the day for attendees to visit and network with exhibitors. Other highlights include an Opening Session and Keynote Speaker, and Luncheon and Keynote Speaker. The day will end with the always fun “Gone in 60 Seconds” Elevator Pitch Competition presented by Cox Business.

NWA BizCon merges the Chamber’s former event, NWA Business Expo, with NOARK’s SuperCon event to create a brand new, innovative BizCon experience benefitting local business owners, supervisors, managers, and entrepreneurs. The inaugural event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Keynote Speakers | on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. This is an excel- Opening and Luncheon NWA BizCon will kick lent opportunity to showcase your business to off with an Opening Keynote an estimated one thousand address from Mike Harvey, COO attendees expected during of the NWA Council, presenting the day, increase your brand’s The State of Northwest Arkansas. awareness and promote your This presentation is an overview products and services. Space of economic, workforce and is limited so be sure to not demographic trends affecting miss out on this one of a the Northwest Arkansas region kind event and reserve your and some of the challenges that Northwest Arkansas booth today. faces in the coming years.

The Luncheon Keynote address will be given by Autumn Manning, Co-Founder and CEO of YouEarnedIt. Based in Austin, YouEarnedIt has worked with worldwide companies like Sony, Conde Nast and Dell as well as local companies like Bear State Bank. Manning’s address, Bottoms-up: Creating an Employee-Driven Approach to Employee Engagement will demystify the definition of employee engagement and define what it is employees today are looking for in terms of engagement and culture. It will also discuss the bottom-line ROI of a strong employee-centric culture, and the fundamentals you need to have in place across your business to start winning the hearts and minds of today’s best talent.

Tentative Event Schedule

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Events and Meetings

Keynote Speakers & Seminars Announced for NWA BizCon 2016 continued Study Substantiates Importance of Career and Technical Education in High School Impact Possible 2021 | Five-Year Economic Development Plan Launches New DOL Overtime Rule – What Should You Do Now? | FREE Seminar and Lunch

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Visit Rogers | See YOU in September

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Rogers Cycling Festival Expands in 2016

Rogers Welcomed Teachers Back to School in August

Welcome New Members | July 2016; Fall Golf Tournament September 9 Ribbon Cuttings | July 2016; Congratulations Ambassador of the Quarter

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Chamber Membership Renewals | July 2016

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Focus on the Community | Canterbury Wins Walmart FLW Tour on Beaver Lake

Focus on the Community Continued | More Stories from Around the Area

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Chairman-Elect – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Treasurer – Eric Pianalto– Mercy NWA Past Chairman – Mike Watts, FM Corporation President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

business-building events designed for you

upcoming meetings

9.9 Fall Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Tee Times Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club

9.1 Small Business Council Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 9.14 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

9.15 Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mellow Mushroom

2016 DIRECTORS

Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation Jeff Ratcliff Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance

9.16 Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

9.15 Chamber University Topic: Legal Entities 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

2017 DIRECTORS

Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

9.20 Coffee Connection **Special Date** 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Crain Hyundai of Bentonville

2018 DIRECTORS

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

9.22 Board of Directors Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce For information on other meetings happening at the chamber or around town visit RogersLowell.com

9.21 Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 9.28 Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NWACC Shewmaker Center

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Jeremy Barclay - Northwest Health System Jerry Carmichael - TY North America - LLC Mike Clawson - Del Monte Foods - Inc. Bob Clinard - Benton County Judge Dr. Janie Darr - Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum Dan Hendrix - Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC President Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Charles Nevin - Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg - CUMC Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier - Walmart Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission Mike Williams - NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters)

For information on other upcoming events visit the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE David Hale Frank Bailey Jon Harrell

Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR. POSTMASTER send address changes to: ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.

staff Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

Brad Phillips Vice President of Marketing Communications brad@rogerslowell.com

Amy Gober Director of Community Development amy@rogerslowell.com

Kelly Parker Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

J.R. Shaw Executive Director/Senior Vice President | Visit Rogers jr@rogerslowell.com

Jon Moran Vice President of Government Affairs jon@rogerslowell.com

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Assistant to the President katie@rogerslowell.com

Shelle Summers, IOM Senior Vice President of Membership Services ssummers@rogerslowell.com

Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Information Specialist ashley@rogerslowell.com

Steve Cox Senior Vice President of Economic Development steve@rogerslowell.com

Judy Diffee Finance Manager judy@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith Creative Services Manager nick@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

Vickie Grotts Vice President of Accounting & Finance vickie@rogerslowell.com

Brooklynn Wiley Director of Special Events brooklynn@rogerslowell.com

Erin Jernigan Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers erin@rogerslowell.com

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...Continued from Page 1 Management Track Seminar | From Peer to Supervisor Presenter | Sue Sedberry, Sr Director Category Development at Advantage Solutions Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track Seminar | How to Win with Email Marketing and Facebook Advertising Presenter | Kimberly Beer with Constant Contact HR Track Seminar | View from the Seat at the Table: A Panel Discussion Panel | • Sheila Moss, Moderator, Founder of Information Solutions • Cindy Bassett, SHRM-CP, PHR, Panelist, Director of HR at Bella Vista POA • Debbie McCloud, Panelist, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for HR at the University of Arkansas • Rhonda Houser, Panelist, HR Manager at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 11:30 a.m. - Noon | Exhibit Hall Trade Show Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon and Keynote Speaker Autumn Manning, Co-Founder and CEO of YouEarnedIt — Bottom’s Up: Creating an Employee-Driven Approach to Employee Engagement

Management Track Three Difficult Conversations: Seminars on Change, Conflict Management, and Coaching Presenters | • Grace Judson, Author and “Instigator of Meaningful Strategic Change” at GraceJudson.com • Amanda Danish, Director of Shopper Strategy at Saatchi & Saatchi X • Corey Stanford, President and Principal Coach of Stanford Consulting Group

bers and non-members opportunities to affordably showcase their products and services to attendees. There are two exhibit space options for trade show exhibitors (A & B) based upon location within the Exhibit Hall. Trade show booth pricing does not include Conference tickets. Conference tickets are purchased separately. MEMBER Class A Booth $550 Class B Booth $425

Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track Small Business Funding Sources and Cash Flow for Established Businesses: A Panel Discussion Panel | • Martha Londagin, Moderator, Business Consultant with the Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center • Steve Butler, CPA, JD, Panelist, Partner at Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik • Tom Gazaway, Panelist, Founder of LenCred

NON-MEMBER Class A Booth $675 Class B Booth $550

HR Track Seminar | Diversity and Inclusion in the 21st Century Presenter | Danielle Wood, Director and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer at the University of Arkansas 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | “Gone in 60 Seconds” (G60) Elevator Pitch Competition Presented by Cox Business

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Trade Show

5:30 p.m. | Event Closes

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Concurrent Professional Development Seminars* | Break-out Sessions

*Opening and Luncheon Keynote Speakers and Professional Development Seminar and Speakers Subject to Change.

Management Track Seminar | What’s Your Brand? Presenter | Sheila Pierson, Author and Training and Leadership Development Manager for Ozark Mountain Poultry Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track Seminar | From Expert to Small Business Owner: A Panel Discussion Presenters| • Jayshica Amargos, Moderator and Panelist, Co-Founder and Chief Mindful Officer of iMindful Studios • Alex Ahmad, Panelist, COO of WhyteSpyder • Rafel Rios, Panelist, Owner of Yeyo’s Mexican Grill • Stennett Thompkins, Panelist, AAA Insurance HR Track Seminar | A New Look at Harassment Prevention Presenter | Darrin Coon, SHRM-SCP, Business and HR Manager for John Brown University 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Trade Show 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent Professional Development Seminars* | Break-out Sessions TRADE SHOW SPONSORS |

G60 COMPETITION SPONSOR |

KICKOFF PARTY NETWORKING SPONSOR |

Ways to Participate

If you plan to attend the conference, exhibit in the trade show or become a sponsor, learn more about conference tickets and exhibit booth pricing at RogersLowell.com. Conference tickets are sold separately from trade show exhibit space. Email membershipservices@rogerslowell.com to explore sponsorships.

Conference Tickets

Your NWA BizCon conference ticket includes the Opening Session and Speaker, Professional Development Seminars, Luncheon and Keynote Speaker, entrance to the Exhibit Hall Trade Show and G60 Elevator Pitch Competition. $129 Individual $99 Military / Veteran $495 5-Pack* SAVE $150 $900 10-Pack* SAVE $390 * For attendees from the same company

Booth pricing includes a 10’ X 8’ booth space with pipe and drape, a 6’ table with covering and two chairs, and one standard 110-volt electrical outlet. Please note that Conference tickets must be purchased separately. An added-value benefit for exhibitors is the extensive advertising and promotional campaign that the Chamber will be doing in advance with its local media partners to generate awareness of NWA BizCon 2016 and drive traffic to it during the day.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of NWA BizCon 2016 enables you to effectively promote your business to influential businesspeople in Northwest Arkansas. It’s a perfect forum to establish new business partnerships, clients and customers. Contact Membership Services now at (479) 636-1240 or membershipservices@rogerslowell.com to explore sponsorship options that will deliver the most exposure for your budget.

“Gone in 60 Seconds” Elevator Pitch Competition

Back by popular demand in 2016, the “Gone in 60 Seconds” (G60) Elevator Pitch competition will return this year for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges who are local, successful entrepreneurs and business executives. Two cash prizes will be awarded. Judges will choose a winner and attendees will decide the “People’s Choice” winner. Even if you’re not participating it’s a lot of fun to attend!

Kick-Off Party October 31 on the Rooftop Patio

Mark your calendar for October 31 to attend the Kick-Off Party held exclusively for Chamber members, NWA BizCon exhibitors, speakers and sponsors. The party combines fun networking with delicious food, drinks and fantastic door prizes all outside on a rooftop patio overlooking the beautiful Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers. The Party will be held at Crossland Construction Company, Inc.’s offices at 1800 S. 52nd Trade Show Exhibit Space A limited number of premium exhibit booths St., Ste. 410 in Rogers located in the Pinnacle Hills area remain for the event offering both Chamber mem- near the John Q. Hammons Convention Center. CONFERENCE SPONSOR |

GOLD SPONSORS |

EXHIBITORS’ LOUNGE SPONSOR |

MEDIA SPONSORS |

KICKOFF PARTY CO-SPONSORS |

SILVER SPONSOR |

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Study Substantiates Importance of Career and Technical Education in High School

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DOES IT IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES?

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New courses that will be offered this year include the Construction Trades program of study that will offer students in 9th - 12th grade an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that help prepare them for careers relating to carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and construction management. The planned renovations to the career center building will include the addition of a Construction Trades shop area that will provide students opportunities to gain knowledge of, experience with, and exposure to industry standard equipment. The program will utilize the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum and will offer

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL: APRIL 2016

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New CTE Program of Study | Construction Trades

the students opportunities to obtain both NCCER Education department is to offer quality career and OSHA industry certifications. and technical education programs that align with workforce demands and support the proExpanded CTE Programs jected job growth within the local and regional In addition to the new CTE programs, there area. Rogers Public Schools offers a wide variety are also existing CTE programs that will be of career and technical programs that equip expanded on the secondary campuses. The Proj- students with academic, technical and employect Lead The Way Engineering program, which ability skills that will prepare them for college began at Heritage High School last year, will be and career pathways. Another important comexpanded to include courses on the Rogers High ponent includes providing opportunities for School campus this year. Opportunities for stu- students to obtain industry certifications that dents to attend courses offered by the Secondary verify a proficiency level of skills recognized by Career Center will also be expanded through both business and industry. on-site and off-site classes, and opportunities for The Rogers Public Schools Career and students to participate in career experiences and Technical department looks forward to another to earn industry certifications will be expanded to great year and the opportunities to continue include both Saturday and after school sessions. working with its local industry partners, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and CTE | Aligning with Workforce the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of ComDemands and Supporting Job Growth merce, as they strive to serve both the students The mission of the Career and Technical and the community.

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he 2016-2017 school year is going to be another great year for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the Rogers Public Schools. Plans are underway for an extensive renovation project to the career center facilities, new and expanded career programs, even more opportunities for students to participate in career and work-related experiences, and opportunities for the district CTE department faculty to establish new partnerships with local business and industry. The Rogers Public Schools offers opportunities for all students to participate in career and technical education courses. A recent educational research study entitled, Career and Technical Education in High School: Does It Improve Student Outcomes? substantiates the importance of offering quality career and technical programs. The research study was conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and was based on Arkansas career and technical education related data. The study includes compelling data and information about the critical role that CTE courses play in preparing students for both college and careers following high school graduation, as well as the significant impact on future wage earnings for students who participated in career and technical education programs in high school. On August 11, Dr. Jake Walker, who was instrumental in compiling the data used in the Fordham Institute study, presented the research study findings to the Rogers Public Schools CTE teachers and district administration. The research study and data will help facilitate the discussions focusing on continued development and refinement of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CTE programs to insure that students are afforded equitable access to career and technical programs that will prepare them for successful careers following high school graduation. Contact Steve Cox, Senior Vice President of Economic Development at (479) 636-1240 or Steve@RogersLowell.com if you would like information on how to access a copy of the study.

Impact Possible 2021 | Five-Year Economic Development Plan Launches

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local governments, community organizations, businesses and community leaders, launched its Impact Possible 2021 campaign this summer, an aggressive economic development and business expansion and attraction plan. The campaign’s primary goal is to build a cooperative vision while raising necessary funds to achieve five-year (2017-2021) measurable goals in five key areas of implementation.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAMBER’S IMPACT POSSIBLE 2021 (2017-2021) INITIATIVES

Key Areas of Implementation |

Business Business Retention and Recruitment and Expansion/ Marketing Entrepreneurship

Workforce Partnership Development

Advocacy and Outreach

Quality of Life/Downtown Redevelopment

Business Retention and Expansion/Entrepreneurship

Aggressively boost the business outreach program focusing on creating opportunities for growth. Continue providing low or no cost services to Chamber members. Empower entrepreneurial businesses through education, training, development.

Business Recruitment and Marketing

Maintain role as identifier for regional community development initiatives. Work with Northwest Arkansas Council to implement strategic economic development marketing plan. Confirm the target market industry clusters, aggressively market and promote the Northwest Arkansas area to other areas across our nation and the globe. Involve existing businesses in determining the possibility of their suppliers establishing facilities in the region.

Workforce Partnership Development

Link businesses, job seekers and educators to support job readiness/preparation for those entering workforce or seeking additional training. Engage employers in workforce programming decisions through workshops and focus groups. Continue awakening job readiness for students after secondary education. Further develop, recruit and retain the next generation of business and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas.

Advocacy and Outreach

Advocate for pro-business, transportation, infrastructure funding and quality of life issues of importance to Northwest Arkansas. Build relationships with legislators, influence desired outcomes on both state, federal policies and legislation affecting Northwest Arkansas businesses and listen and communicate with updates and input. Promote economic development and other key interests of the Northwest Arkansas business community.

Quality of Life/Downtown Redevelopment

Leverage City of Rogers’ investment in downtown revitalization and Vision 2030, and the Downtown Master Plan. Promote the area as a premier destination, capture investment and growth opportunities within the urban core. Facilitate and collaborate with strategic partners. Engage and seek community for new entrepreneurial ideas for improving community greenways and trails.

Your Investment Makes an Impact! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STRATEGIC PLAN CALL (479) 636-1240 & ASK FOR JEFFERY COMPTON, CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

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New DOL Overtime Rule – What Should You Do Now? |

FREE Seminar and Lunch

hamber University presents The DOL’s New Overtime Rule is Final: What Should You Do Now? seminar on October 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Rogers. The seminar is free and lunch included. Registration is required and limited to the first 40 people who register (RSVP) at RogersLowell.com. Registration is now open.

About the Seminar | The DOL’s New Overtime Rule is Final: What Should You Do Now?

• What the FLSA requires in general; • What changes to the FLSA’s regulations will go into effect on December 1; • Who the changes will affect and how to transition employees from salaried to hourly if necessary; and • What traps to avoid after the new rules go into effect. This session will improve your understanding of the FLSA in general as well as regulation changes, and will prepare you to properly classify your employees NOW, in advance of the implementation of the changes.

It has been more than 10 years since the Department of Labor (DOL) made major changes About the Presenter | to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s regulations. As Stuart Jackson heads up of December 1, one of those changes will be that Wright Lindsey Jennings LLP’s the minimum salary level for exempt employees Labor and Employment Team. will more than double. The DOL estimates that He advises employers on commore than 50,000 employees in Arkansas will be pliance with civil rights laws impacted by the updated rule. Learn how to avoid and developing personnel polirisk and possible liability by learning: cies, employment agreements

SAVE THE DATE

2016 NWA Fall Job Fair | Wednesday, October 5 Frisco Station Mall in Rogers

and covenants not to compete. Jackson also defends employers in federal and state court litigation and appeals involving claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. Jackson is listed among The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA “Leaders in Their Field” and Mid-South Super Lawyers, and has an AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Presenting Sponsor |

Continuing Education Sponsor |

Speaker Provided By | Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Lunch Provided By | Legacy Capital Group

Do You Have Open Positions? Post to the RogersLowell.com

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

THE LARGEST & LONGEST RUNNING JOB FAIRS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

web.rogerslowell.com/jobbank

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Visit Rogers | See YOU in September Visit StayinRogers.com for a Complete List of Accommodations. A Room for Every Taste. And Every Budget. #RogersRocks

Bikes, Blues, & BBQ | September 21-24, 2016

The 2016 rally will mark the 17th anniversary of Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, the largest nonprofit, family-friendly motorcycle rally in the United States benefiting local charities. Last year, it was estimated that over 400,000 people attended the rally from all 50 states and many other countries. Admission to the rally is free! Visit BikesBluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities and venue schedules.

Arkansas Razorbacks Football | Fayetteville Games

September 3, 2016 | Louisiana Tech September 17, 2016 | Texas State FoxSports’ Stewart Mandell recently released his Top 25 rankings and while Arkansas didn’t make it, plenty of teams they play do. In all, half of Arkansas’ games will be against teams in the poll. The poll is topped by Alabama at No. 1. The Razorbacks will host the Tide, LSU (No. 4), Ole Miss (No. 18) and Florida (No. 24) all at Razorback Stadium this season. Arkansas will go to Fort Worth to take on No. 6 TCU and then to Dallas to face No. 22 Texas A&M. Arkansas is set to begin Bret Bielema’s fourth season with the Hogs. They are coming off an 8-5 season that saw them start 2-4 and then only lose once in the final seven games. 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 getaway! Woo Pig Sooie!

The Walmart AMP

September 1, 2016 | An Evening with Styx with Honeyjack The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over four decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and harddriving deep cuts. September 6, 2016 | Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Goo Goo Dolls— made up of John Rzeznik (vocals/guitar) and Robby Takac (bass)—come to the Walmart AMP in support of their new album Boxes. The Goo Goo Dolls are one of the most globally respected and influential forces in popular music, selling over 10 million albums since 1986. They have scored 14 Top 10 radio hits (more than any other artist in the history of the Hot AC format), including “Name,” “Slide” and “Iris,” the latter spent nearly 12 straight months on the Billboard charts and held the #1 position for 17 consecutive weeks. Born during the rise of grunge and alternative rock, Collective Soul broke into mainstream popu-

larity when they rose to international fame in 1993 with the rock anthem “Shine.” The multi-platinum quintet has been making music for two decades and has a catalog of #1 hits under their belts. Collective Soul—consisting of Ed Roland (vocals/keyboard/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar) Will Turpin (bass) and Johnny Rabb (drums)—helped shape and define alternative rock with their unique sound and attitude.

Rogers Aquatics Center | Last Day of the 2016 Season is Monday, September 5, 2016.

Rogers Aquatics Center is three acres of water fun! Enjoy a leisure pool, six-lane competition pool, lazy river, plunge pool with a rock climbing wall, tot pool for little ones, slides, food, pavilions, and so much more! Visit RogersAR.gov/aquaticscenter to learn more.

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Rogers Cycling Festival Expands in 2016

he The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders kicked off the Rogers Cycling Festival in Rogers on July 22-24 featuring an expanded menu of seven cycling events. There were opportunities for all skill levels and events for road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts. Two of the events, a 3-person team time trial and a road race, were USA Cycling sanctioned. The Rogers Cycling Festival is supported in part by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. All proceeds from the event go towards great cycling causes. The Rogers Cycling Festival beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, and the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs.

RACES AND RESULTS

A two-person mountain bike relay format on the new single track trails at Lake Atalanta Park. Two This 11-mile mass start time trial began in Down- categories: Sport and Novice. Total prize payout: town Rogers, and raced to Avoca and back with merchandise valued at $500. OPEN CATEGORY | the goal of beating the Arkansas & Missouri Darren Giertz & Ryan Amthauer (Team Mojo) Railroad train back to downtown... as well as the mountain bikers. All who beat the train won an engraved railroad spike. WINNERS | 1st Male - Derek Yorek 1st Female - Carolyn Irvin

Road Edition

A first year event that showcased the bikes provided from the Rogers Community Bike Program by having participants race over the course, all using the same bikes that you see at various trail heads. Participants had one block to show who was the fastest on a cruiser! OPEN CATEGORY | Jeremiah Stone

Mountain Edition

A relaxed, family friendly 1.26-mile course laid on the brick streets of historic Downtown Rogers. Mountain bike racers covered approximately six Prizes were awarded to the best poker hands. miles over the new single track trails at Lake AtaThere were a lot of winners! lanta Park with a joint finish to beat the A&M train and road bike racers. All who beat the train won an A USA Cycling sanctioned road engraved railroad spike. race held on a 6.1-mile loop in WINNERS | the Walnut Valley area outside 1st Male - Terry Coddington of northeast Rogers. Total prize 1st Female - Adriana Perez payout: over $2,000 in cash and merchandise. WOMEN’S OPEN WINNER | Erin Dolan (Team SBC) W O M E N ’ S 3 /4 W I N N E R | Hannah Jordan JUNIOR WINNER | Issac Vanderhoff MEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | A 3-person USA Cycling sanctioned team trial for Kevin Solomon (Team CARVE) road cyclists over a 10-mile course on N. Arkansas MEN’S MASTERS WINNER | St./Old Wire Rd. from Rogers to Avoca and back. Total Janne Hamalainen (Team Tulsa Wheelmen) prize payout: over $1,400 in cash and merchandise. M E N ’ S 3 /4 W I N N E R | 1ST PLACE OPEN | Brad Loyd (Team First City Cycling) Russell Worley, Andrew Evans, Thomas Brown MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | (Team Experience Fayetteville Cycling) Josh Moore 1ST PLACE MEN’S 4/5 | MEN’S 5 WINNER | Steven Dodge, Nathan Payne, Michael Levitsky Michael Huffaker (Team Health South) MEN’S CITIZENS WINNER | 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN | Matt Harp Susann Szmania, Emmanuelle Buron, Maggie Pickhardt (Team CARVE She-Beasts) Photography of the event used on this page provided by Novo Studio

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This was the first year for this event, the Rogers Area Trail Supporters (RATS) partnered with the Festival to host a kids’ mountain bike race. The course was setup using the lower level trails around the Pleasant Ridge Rd. tract and was targeted to kids 5-10 years old. WINNERS | 1st Male | Garrett Madick 1st Female| Clara Becknell

New Event Celebrated Teachers Making a Difference

crowd of nearly 1,000 Rogers Public School administrators and teachers gathered in Rogers Wednesday, August 10 at the first-ever Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture. The inaugural event was held at Rogers High School and honored teachers who are making a big difference not only in our local community but also the state. Members of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce donated nearly 50 prizes totaling over $18,000 to both say thank you and reward Rogers teachers for their commitment to education and the community. Two special prizes were also given to

recipients nominated by administrators and chosen by the prizes’ donors. These were a $10,000 Home Makeover given to Christa Ricks by Sam’s Furniture, and a 1-Year Lease on a 2016 Buick Encore given to Rhonda Leichliter by Everett Buick GMC. Joe Donaldson, representing Sam’s Furniture, the Presenting Sponsor of Thank-A-Teacher Celebration, said, “Though we can never thank our teachers enough, this event is all about letting them know how we appreciate all that they do for us and our children.” Other event sponsors included Platinum Sponsor Everett Buick GMC, and Silver Sponsors First Security Bank and MedExpress Urgent Care.

Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce stressed the importance of the event designed to thank teachers saying, “Teachers give our children so much: a boost of confidence when needed; extra help when they are having trouble learning; and a welcoming presence in the classroom. Our teachers also use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of workforce that will keep our businesses and our community thriving well into the future.” Platinum Sponsor |

Silver Sponsors |

Presenting Sponsor |

Pictured left to right are Thomas Stathakis for Everett Buick GMC, Rhonda Leichliter (winner of a 1-Year Lease on a 2016 Buick Encore) from Rogers New Technology High School, Christa Ricks (winner of the $10,000 Home Makeover) from Rogers High School, and Joe Donaldson for Sam’s Furniture from the Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture held at Rogers High School August 10.

Event Welcomes Teachers Back to School and Showcases Member Businesses

he Education Committee of the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Friday, August 12 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Rogers High School. This year’s education fair and breakfast was presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. Breakfast was provided by McDonald’s and Mercy Health Northwest Arkansas and coffee provided

by Starbuck’s Coffee. Close to 1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter schools, private schools and the community college attended. Eighty-nine 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.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Presenting Sponsor |

(50% Black & PMS 187c)

Platinum Sponsor |

Gold Sponsors |

Silver Sponsors |

Bronze Sponsors |

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Canterbury Wins Walmart FLW Tour on Beaver Lake Presented by Jack Link’s

April | 2016 - In one of the most dramatic finishes in FLW history, Quaker State pro Scott Canterbury of Springville, Alabama, brought a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 17 pounds even to win the Walmart FLW Tour at Beaver Lake presented by Jack Link’s April 17 and the top prize of $125,000. Canterbury’s four-day total of 62 pounds, 7 ounces narrowly edged out day two leader Darrel Robertson (61-4) who finished second and Keystone Light pro Jeff Sprague (60-13) in third place. “Beaver Lake has been pretty special,” said Canterbury, who earned the first FLW Tour win of his career and surpassed $1 million dollars in career earnings with FLW. “This lake is fishing so

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good right now, and the best anglers in the world were right behind me. I knew that I was going to have to catch 15 pounds today to even have a shot, and to go out and catch 17 – I have truly been blessed.” Canterbury won the tournament by covering new water each day in pockets and coves up the White River.

World’s Largest Tournament-Fishing Organization

FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money in 2016 across five tournament circuits.

Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW conducts more than 235 bass-fishing tournaments annually across the United States and sanctions tournaments in Canada, China, Mexico and South Korea.

Save The Tournament Date | April 27-30, 2017

The 2017 season will feature six tournaments, broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network, which will showcase the best bass anglers in the world competing in the most competitive circuit in the sport. The tournament will be in Rogers on April 27-30, 2017.

Lowell Native and World War II Veteran Elza Tucker Honored

American veterans of the two World Wars. Paying tribute to those veterans is a way to express July | 2016 – Lowell native and World War II France’s gratitude toward those who risked their veteran Elza Tucker was honored July 8 with the lives defending liberty. French Legion of Honor for his service during the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. A week shy of Tucker’s Community Service Tucker has an elementary school named his 98th birthday, the award was presented by U.S. Senator John Boozman to Tucker during a after him in Lowell and he continues to be a part of the community. He volunteers with the ceremony at the Lowell City Hall. Lowell City Museum and works on Fridays at Arvest Bank giving popcorn to customers. In The Legion of Honor Tucker served with the 2nd Armored Divi- addition, the prestigious Elbert S. Graham/Elza sion, first stepped on French soil on Omaha Beach Tucker Award is given by the Rogers-Lowell Area on June 9, 1944. The Legion of Honor, established Chamber of Commerce each year at its annual in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the highest banquet recognizing an individual for his or her decoration bestowed in France. The Ambassador significant contribution to the betterment of the of France to the United States regularly honors Lowell community.

3rd Friday on the Bricks Returns to Downtown Rogers

Fall | 2016 – Main Street Rogers, Inc. has announced the return of 3rd Friday on the Bricks! Downtown Rogers will host local artists, photographers, musicians, and food trucks, and offer special events and sales on the third Friday of each month this fall. Many downtown businesses will also remain open late during these special Friday evenings on the bricks, and as part of the festivities, a movie will be shown at the Downtown Rogers Farmers Market, free of charge to the public.

Announcing the All-New Beer, Music, Tech Festival at Walmart AMP

October | 2016 – The Walmart AMP is excited to present an all-new beer, music and tech festival this fall. The inaugural AMP Fest will take place on Sunday, October 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and combines the best in live music, craft beer and the next generation of technology. The festival will feature cutting edge games and tech activations, live music on three stages and craft beer from over 20 local, regional and national breweries. Organized by Walton Arts Center’s Corporate Leadership Council, AMP Fest is designed to raise awareness of Walton Arts Center’s various education initiatives with all proceeds benefiting Arts Education programs at Walton Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now and prices range from $40 for general admission and $95 for VIP,

which includes a Fayettechill t-shirt, AMP Fest growler, access to VIP lounge and additional perks. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Walmart AMP Box Office in Rogers, Walton Arts Center Box Office in Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville, by calling (479) 443-5600 or visiting www.amptickets.com. The one-day festival will include unlimited free samples of craft beer from Fossil Cove, Apple Blossom, Core Brewing and a number of other local breweries as well as national and regional breweries like Lagunitas, Lost Forty and Mother’s Brewing. AMP Fest will play host to a number of artists including DJ Mix Master Mike, Arkansauce, Mountain Sprout and Goose, with more artist announcements coming soon. Attendees will also be able to pay to play with cutting edge technology and explore a variety of interactive experiences such as Samsung Virtual Reality and video game competitions on the AMP video walls.

2016 3rd Friday Dates

September 16 | October 21 November 18 | December 16 The historic downtown district has something for everyone, including art galleries, vintage book stores, antique shops, food trucks, restaurants and bars, coffee shops, bakeries with sweet treats, furniture and interior design shops, ladies clothing stores, a store for engraved items and awards, the Daisy Air Gun Museum, Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers Historical Museum and more. The 3rd Friday on the Bricks event is a perfect opportunity to discover all Downtown Rogers has to offer. With great food, quality art, and outstanding shopping, these evenings promise hours of fun for visitors of all ages. Artists or vendors wishing to participate should contact Jessica Rush at jrush@rogersar.gov.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | July 2016 Aflac

Hansen Design and Construction

Seal-Smart

Club Tan Inc. (Opening Soon)

Mt. Carmel Community in Bentonville (Opening Soon)

Shop for Mankind Boutique

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette

The Original Rogers Farmers Market

The Social Taco

Decorating Den Interiors

Premier Home Staging and Design of Northwest Arkansas, LLC

Spectrum Brands

Kristy DeLozier 1391 Plaza Place, Ste. B, Springdale, AR 72762 (479) 365-3098 | aflac.com Insurance

Erik Hansen Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 685-7944 | Find Us on Facebook Contractors - Building, General, Home Lisa Wolfe 3800 S.W. Mt. Carmel Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 866-7011 | mtcarmelcommunity.com Retirement Living - Assisted or Independent

Randy Burleson Bentonville, AR 72712 clubtan.com Tanning Salon

Landon Ward 809 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 601-3030 | LandonWardSells.com Real Estate - Commercial and Residential

Lynne Jackson Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 619-8873 | lynnejackson.decoratingden.com Interior Decorators & Designers

Foghorn’s Wings, Burgers & More

Jeff Hodges 1815 Green Acres Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 527-9464 | foghornswings.com 1545 W. 15th St., Ste. 1, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 935-4757 | foghornswings.com 1100 S. 48th Place, Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 717-2020 | foghornswings.com 2221 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-8422 | foghornswings.com Restaurant - Bar and Grill

Kimberly Scott 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 246-8383 | rogersfarmersmarket.com Farmers Market

Donna Lamb Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 866-9893 | premierhomestagingnwa.com Real Estate - Home Staging Service

PRN Medical Services (Opening Soon) Karen Stewart 100 N. 8th St., Rogers, AR 72756 PRNMedStaff.net Home Health Services

William Vermillion P.O. Box 667, Monett, MO 65708 (877) 273-2511 | seal-smart.com Home Improvement & Remodeling Caitlin Shemin 5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 372-4241 | ShopForMankind.com Clothing - Retail Stephanie and Fernando Martinez 2882 W. Walnut St., Ste. 1, Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-8055 | thesocialtaco.com Restaurant - Mexican Kenneth Medlin 3101 S. E. Macy Rd., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 254-1726 | spectrumbrands.com/ Consumer Packaged Goods

Walter’s Boot & Shoe Repair

Aaron and Kim Walter 118 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 651-8887 | Find Us on Facebook Shoe Repair

2016 Fall Golf Tournament September 9

ut your foursome together, practice your putts and swing into action at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club for our annual Fall Golf Tournament. Treat clients to an afternoon of golf to help seal the deal or say thank you for their business. Invite your employees to show them how much they are appreciated. It’s a great event for networking and building your relationships in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, for only $500 per team.

Enjoy a Day on the Course | Contests, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food

Increase Your Company’s Exposure

Sponsorships provide your company recPlayers may test their skills in the hole-in- ognition and visibility as well as a tournament one contest, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin team and are available at a variety of price points and putting contests to win prizes. Prizes will also to suit your budget. For sponsorship details, be awarded for top finishing teams. Each golfer contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190 receives complimentary snacks and beverages. or brooklynn@rogerslowell.com. Golfers will also enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Golden Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers. Register Your Team Today Tee times are 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Lunch is Don’t Miss the 19th Hole Celebration served at noon in the Club House. Contact BrookThe 19th Hole Party begins around 5:00 p.m. lynn Wiley at (479) 636-1240 or brooklynn@Rogerand features delicious food sponsored by Golden sLowell.com for more details and assistance. Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers. This is a fun celebration of the day where tournament winners are announced. We’ll serve up lots of refreshing beverages and fun.

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Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors |

www.mcgheeinsurancenwa.com

July 2016 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |

Jerry Tucker Agency Farmers Insurance 1188 N. Salem Rd., Ste. 4, Fayetteville

Johnson Insurance Agency 805 N. 20th Pl., Ste. 1, Rogers

Wednesday, September 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members | Registration Required Presenting Sponsor |

Woodland Research Northwest 609 W. Dyke Rd., Rogers

Platinum Sponsor |

Rapha Center for Women’s Ministries, Inc. 1110 W. Poplar St., Ste. B, Rogers

Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member Orientation. Here’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself and your employees with all of the benefits available through your Chamber membership. You’ll learn more about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to promote your business, and more about Chamber advertising media to incorporate into your marketing plan. It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership. Please register as space is limited to the first 30 respondents.

Congratulations Edward Fillmore | Ambassador of the Second Quarter Q&A | Get to Know Edward Fillmore, Ambassador of the Second Quarter Q: What is your position and how long have you new businesses and business owners moving to worked at Legacy National Bank? Rogers, and meeting existing ones that want to Retail and Business Development, and I’ve grow their business. worked for them since November of 2015. Q: What other organizations are you involved in? Q: How long have you been an Ambassador? Boys and Girls Club, United Way and Business Since January of 2016. Network International (BNI). Q: Why did you decide to become involved with the Ambassador Committee? I wanted to represent Legacy National Bank in the community in which we have a presence. Q: What is your favorite part about being an Ambassador? Being a good steward in the community, networking with fellow Ambassadors and meeting

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2016 30+ years

Design Travel - 31 years

21-30 years

Eureka Pizza Gray Matters, LLC Northwest Arkansas Council Northwest Arkansas Pool and Spa Sweetser Construction

11-20 years

Absolute Security, Fire & Design Inc. Advanced Information Management, LLC Alzheimer’s Association ARC Construction & Development, Inc. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Cooper Communities/CRI The Frame Shoppe Heartland Honda Powerhouse Hudson & Associates, Inc. Keypoint Church KNWA / KFTA Modern Fence & Supply Co., Inc. Old Town Dry Cleaners Pile’s Concrete Inc. Premier Moving and Storage Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC Sonic Drive-In

Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walker & Associates Realtors, Inc. Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP

6-10 years

3E Software, Inc. Arkansas State Teachers Association Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Bella Vista Property Owners Association BodyScan for Health, Inc. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Camp Bow Wow Casey Lock & Key, Inc. Catering Unlimited Central Research, Inc. The Computer Hut Domino’s Fast Lane Entertainment Handymann Matters of NWA Harps Food Store, Inc. John Brown University Rogers Center Kelly Services Pinnacle Chiropractic & Family Wellness, PLLC Scott Frame and Art Shady Beach Inc.

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2-5 years

Benton County Gun Works Big Brothers Big Sisters Branch Photography Camping World RV Sales Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas Club Tan Inc. Dream Design Events LLC Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas Edward Jones, Sonny Brainerd, Financial Advisor EMBytz, LLC Five Guys Burgers and Fries Frazier Law Firm, PLC The Green Box Resale Shoppe Houlihan’s Jana Della Rosa For State Representative District 90 Juice Plus KPMG, LLP Marty’s Jr’s Mobile Detail MC Petroleum Mercury Title Museum of Native American History Northwest Arkansas Project Management Institute Paul Law Firm, PLLC Pure Air Systems, Inc. - HYLA

Red Carpet Salon & Spa Say Cheez Photo Booth Servpro SPMI - My HR Professionals Therapon Skin Health Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Whispering Hills Cabins, LLC

1 year

The Blind Lady of NWA Bonnor Orthodontics B’s Closet Edward Jones - Fred Fryer, Financial Advisor Gusano’s of Rogers Joplimo Mattress NWA Identity Shield Ozark Regional Vein Center & Renew Aesthetics at Pinnacle Point Pinnacle Roofing Starbucks Coffee Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.

Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

Location:

Hosted by: Presenting Sponsors:

Arvest Bank George Nunnally Chevrolet

Presenting Sponsor:

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

September 20, 2016 Crain Automotive Group **Special Date**

September 15, 2016

Presenting Sponsor:

Crain Hyundai of Bentonville 3000 S.E. Moberly Ln., Bentonville

Hosted by:

Location:

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom 5204 Village Pkwy., Ste. 1, Rogers

Location:

Address:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Location:

Address:

NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville

Speaker:

Topic:

Delanna Padilla

Legal Entities

Sam’s Club

Platinum Sponsor:

September 21, 2016

Crain Automotive Team

Presenting Sponsor:

Crain Automotive Team

Gold Sponsors:

Cox Business KFSM TV-5 / KXNW TV-34

September 28, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Continuing Education Sponsor:

September 15, 2016

NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates

Padilla Pennington PLLC

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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Advertise in the annual tourism and relocation print guide (also published online) featuring maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and convention attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2016-2017 issue now.

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Advertise online in the Chamber’s website and reach thousands of unique visitors each month. Paid advertising options include leaderboard ads (at the top of highly visited web pages), featured banners on select web pages and enhanced listings. Free online options include listing your business in the website’s Business Directory, offering eCoupons, sharing events in the Community Calendar and posting news in the Members News section with links to your website.

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Advertise and place promotional inserts in the monthly printed newsletter (also published online) that’s mailed to nearly 4,000 members at the first of each month. It’s an affordable and cost effective way to promote your business brand, products and services to decision-makers. Ads are due on the 10th and inserts due on the 15th of the month prior to each issue. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

eNewsletters

On Mondays (Monday Memo) and Thursdays (Calendar at a Glance) the Chamber communicates weekly to nearly 4,000 members, business leaders and qualified buyers via professionally produced emails. Provide us your banner ad (design not included) by the last Friday of the month to advertise in the upcoming month’s issues. Call for an Advertising Contract now.

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