Chamber Voice Newsletter | September 2017 by Rogers Lowell Chamber

SEPTEMBER2017 | Vol 12 Issue 9

ROGERS CYCLING FESTIVAL Continues to Grow

he 2017 Rogers Cycling Festival, sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders, was held on July 28-30. The festival consisted of several USA Cycling-sanctioned road cycling and mountain biking events held in Downtown Rogers. Bikers trained all year long to participate in the festival. "This is their sport. They take it very seriously and train very hard to do these events," Rogers Cycling Festival Committee member Matt Crafton said. Proceeds from the festival benefited many nonprofit cycling organizations in Northwest Arkansas. The festival’s beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs, and Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.).

Cyclists head into Downtown Rogers

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Focus on Education | 2017 Thank-A-Teacher Celebration and Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Recap

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Ready to Run Series Focuses on Future Political Leaders

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Small Business Corner | Introducing New Online & On Demand Learning; Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Workers Seminar

Ignite Your Passion | NWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit; Leadership Benton County Announces Class 15

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Focus on the Community | Single Tickets on Sale for Walton Arts Center’s 2017-18 Season and More from the Community

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Events and Meetings

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Member Profile | ASBTDC Helps Woof & Wander Get Its Paws Off the Ground Newest Chamber Event Fun Opportunity to Conduct Business “On the Range”

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Welcome New Members | July 2017

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Ribbon Cuttings | July 2017

Chamber Membership Renewals | July 2017

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

See You In September | Visit Rogers' September Update

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quick reference calendar | SEPTEMBER Networking/Educational Events

Upcoming Meetings

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9.6 | Chamber University Sunrise Seminar Series – Topic: Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Workers 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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9.8 | Fall Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. tee times | Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club

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9.14 | Ambassadors Bi-Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 West Walnut Street

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Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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

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

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9.19 | **SPECIAL DATE** Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | First National Bank

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9.20 | Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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9.21 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Kutak Rock LLP

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

September, October November and December;

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9.27 | Business to Business Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center

(semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell

View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com

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.

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

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Katie Wright Office Manager/Executive Assistant katie@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

Justin Freeman Marketing Communications Specialist justin@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

Heather Friday Finance Manager heather@rogerslowell.com

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

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

Maddie Ward Special Events Coordinator maddie@rogerslowell.com

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

BOA RD O F DI R E C TO R S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Chairman-Elect Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA Treasurer Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Past Chairman Nick Hobbs, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. President/CEO Raymond Burns

RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

2017 DIRECTORS

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

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2018 DIRECTORS

Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO David Roth, WorkMatters Tina Winham, SC Johnson A Family Company

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Dr. Marlin Berry - Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael - The Gyde Group Barry Moehring - Benton County Judge Richard D. Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum W. Dan Hendrix - World Trade Center Arkansas Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Tom Hopper - Crafton, Tull

Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center David Lang - Embassy Suites of NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell Mike Power - First Security Bank Dawn Spragg - Central United Methodist Curch Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission

2019 DIRECTORS

Harrison Kiser, Northwest Health Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank Corry Hull, Legacy Capital Group Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation Chris Sultemeier Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Frank Bailey & Jon Harrell

...Continued from Page 1 RACES AND RESULTS Race for the Spike - Road Edition. This 11-mile mass start time trial began in Downtown Rogers, and raced to Avoca and back with the goal of beating the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad train back to downtown...as well as the mountain bikers. All who beat the train won an engraved railroad spike. FIRST PLACE - MEN'S | Marc Alley FIRST PLACE - WOMEN'S | Elisabeth Graham Race for the Spike - Mountain Edition. Mountain bike racers covered approximately six miles over the single-track trails at Lake Atalanta Park with a joint finish to beat the A&M train and road bike racers. All who beat the train won an engraved railroad spike. WINNER | Robert Garcia Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial. A 3-person USA Cycling-sanctioned team trial for road cyclists over a 10-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. 1ST PLACE OPEN | Andrew Evans, Sean Salazar, Victor Gurel (Experience Fayetteville Cycling Team) 1ST PLACE MEN’S 4/5 | Neil Huffaker, Wesley Deckard, Jordan White 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN | Barbara Mariani, Lindsey Petruk, Caroline Poole Hot & Hilly Mountain Bike Challenge. A two-person mountain bike relay format on the single-track trails at Lake Atalanta Park. Total prize payout: merchandise valued at $500. OPEN CATEGORY | Darren Gierth & Ryan Amthauer (Mojo Cycling) Frisco 5 Poker Ride. A relaxed, familyfriendly 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 Walnut Valley Road Race. This year, the festival was excited to host the 2017 Arkansas

State Road Race Championships. 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. SATURDAY – AGE BASED CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN'S OPEN WINNER | Leah Thorvilson WOMEN'S MASTERS (45+) | Barbara Mariani* WOMEN’S MASTERS (35-44) | Jessica Brooks* MEN'S 1/2/3 WINNER | Kevin Solomon MEN’S 30-44 WINNER (40-44) | Victor Gurel* MEN’S 30-44 WINNER (35-39) | Shanley Mullikin* MEN’S 30-44 WINNER (30-34) | Duncan Warner* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (55-59) | Jonathan Johnson* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (50-54) | Hunter East* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (45-49) | Bruce Edlund* MEN'S 4/5 WINNER | Austin Morris MEN’S 60+ WINNER | Pete Lantz MEN’S 60+ WINNER (60+) | Frederick Beland* JUNIOR WOMEN WINNER (15-18) | Marie Brown* JUNIOR WOMEN WINNER (13-14) | Alia Vanderhoff* JUNIOR MEN WINNER (15-18) | Joseph Pardue* JUNIOR MEN WINNER (13-14) | Samuel Lee Donovan* JUNIOR MEN WINNER (11-12) | Will Mertins* JUNIOR MEN WINNER (9-10) | Owen Dixon* SUNDAY – CATEGORIZED CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN’S 1/2 WINNER | Leah Thorvilson WOMEN’S 1/2 WINNER | Caroline Poole (Pinnacle Velo)* WOMEN’S 3 WINNER | Jessica Brooks (Experience Fayetteville)* WOMEN’S 4 WINNER | Madison Gramling (Experience Fayetteville) WOMEN’S 5 WINNER | Susan Hubbard (Experience Fayetteville)* MEN’S 1/2 WINNER | Tanner Ward (Oklahoma Bicycle Project)* MEN’S 3 WINNER | Scott Hall (CARVE)* MEN'S MASTERS WINNER (40+) | James Holcomb MEN'S 4 WINNER | Austin Morris MEN'S 4 WINNER | Jonathan Barba (Edge City Cycling)* MEN'S 5 WINNER | Jason Blackketter* CITIZENS | Remi Mendoza JUNIOR WOMEN | Alia Vanderhoff JUNIOR MEN | Zekiel Vanderhoff *Designates 2017 Arkansas State Champion

Cruiser Sprints. A second-year event showcased the bikes provided from the Rogers Community Bike Program by having participants race over the course, all using the same bikes seen at various trail heads. Participants had one block to show who was the fastest on a cruiser! JUNIOR WINNER | Owen Polumbo OPEN WINNER | Jeremiah Stone Rats Kids MTB Race. The Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.) partnered with the Festival to host a kid’s mountain bike race. The course was set up using the lower level trails around the Pleasant Ridge Rd. tract and was targeted to kids 4-10 years old. 1st PLACE (7-10) | Reid Ronck 1st PLACE (4-6) | Alex Gilbert 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 GPP Cycling in Downtown Rogers. ACE OF SPADES – SOLO MALE | Andy Arkfeld DEUCES WILD – 2-PERSON TEAM (OPEN) | Mike Lewis & Steve Cox (Beerdid Pumas) KINGS – 4-MAN TEAM (TEAMS W/ 2 OR MORE CAT 1 OR CAT 2 RACERS) | Jeffry Heath, Michael Carman, Ken Sluyter, & Brian Brennfoerder (Anchor Men 4) QUEENS – 4-WOMAN TEAM (OPEN) | Tandie Bailey, Candice Stone, Adriana Perez, & Kyla Templeton (Babes of Braptown) JACKS – 4-MAN TEAM (TEAMS PRIMARILY OF CAT 3 RACERS) | Alex McKinstry, Zach Couture, Jabon Smithpeters, & Rick Barrett (3 Quarters) The Whitney Gravel Ride. Riders grabbed their gravel bikes (as road bikes won’t do here) for an all-out adventure ride featuring 30 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!

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THANK-A-TEACHER CELEBRATES TEACHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ore than 1,000 Rogers Public School administrators and teachers gathered at Rogers High School Wednesday, August 9 at the 2nd annual Thank-A-Teacher 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 nearly 100 prizes totaling $7,800 to both say thank you and reward Rogers teachers for their commitment t o education. Two special prizes were also given to recipients nominated by administrators and chosen by the prizes’ donors. One of these prizes was a $10,000 Home Makeover given to April Teague by Sam’s Furniture, and the other prize was a 1-Year Lease on a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe from Crain Automotive Group given to Sarah Butler.

THANK-A-TEACHER CELEBRATION SPONSORS Presented By |

Platinum Sponsors |

Gold Sponsor |

Silver Sponsors |

Arkansas State Teachers Association First Security Bank

TEACHER EDUCATION FAIR & APPRECIATION BREAKFAST SPONSORS Presented By |

(50% Black & PMS 187c)

Platinum Sponsor |

EDUCATION FAIR WELCOMES TEACHERS BACK TO SCHOOL AND SHOWCASES MEMBER BUSINESSES

he Education Committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Teacher Education Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, August 9 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 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. A total of 86 Chamber member companies took advantage of the opportunity to purchase exhibit space and present their products and services.

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Gold Sponsor |

Silver Sponsors |

AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO Harps Food Store, Inc. iHeartMedia Mercy Northwest Arkansas

Bronze Sponsors |

Malco Theaters Nabholz Construction Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball ServPro Showcase Trophy & Awards, LLC Starbucks Unify Financial Credit Union

Ready to Run Program Focuses on Future Political Leaders

POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM

he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders’ Political and Government Affairs Team hosted the Ready to Run program July 31 at Record Downtown in Bentonville. The event was free and designed to answer the public’s questions about running for political office. Experts and veteran politicians came together to discuss the finer points of running for office, and provided advice and guidance on how to run a successful campaign. Ready to Run covered four main areas: 1. Campaign Communication 2. Fundraising 3. Social Media 4. Connecting to Voters Luncheon Keynote Features Roby Brock A special lunch keynote was presented by Roby Brock, Executive Producer and Host of Talk Business & Politics, an Arkansas television program dedicated to business, politics and

public affairs. A magazine of the same name is distributed to more than 16,000 business and political leaders throughout the state. Brock has served on the staff of the Governor of Arkansas, headed a state agency, and worked behind the scenes in scores of political and public affairs campaigns. Young Leaders Eager to Learn There were several of America’s young political leaders at the event. High school students Leon Jones of Fayetteville, Andrew Whittaker of Springdale, and James Limbaugh of Sallisaw, OK talked about what they learned as they look forward to a career in politics. Here’s what they had to say: “One of the things that really stuck with me is that politics can change you for better or for worse,” Jones said. “I want to get into politics to serve my country and to serve others and so it taught me that I need to

High school students Leon Jones of Fayetteville, Andrew Whittaker of Springdale, and James Limbaugh of Sallisaw, OK were in attendance at the event to learn more about potential careers in politics

stay vigilant of myself and my intentions of being in politics to make sure that I’m staying in politics for others and not for my own personal interests.” “Something I took away was about the importance of local government and how it can help change people more on a day-to-day scale, and you’ll see that in the community,” Whittaker said. “What I want to do with that is to make sure to serve with my city councilmen and school group members and get involved with them so I can help the people in my community.” “One of the things I learned was how to build your campaign from the ground up,” Limbaugh said. “Building a grassroots campaign is about being personable with everyone you’re going to be dealing with either as a candidate or as someone in charge of the campaign. I want to use that to help people that I share beliefs with from all around my state moving forward.”

People in attendance listen to Roby Brock, Executive Producer and Host of Talk Business & Politics give the keynote address

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Introducing New Online & On Demand Learning

ogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce members now have a new educational benefit that empowers them to learn anytime and anywhere. Chamber University is the Chamber’s popular program that offers business owners and their employees seminars designed for today’s busy professionals. In late August, Chamber University launched an online learning portal and features courses in Retail, Compliance/IT, Human Resources, Sales, Management and much more. For a limited time, members have access to five free courses as an introductory offer!

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

This new membership benefit expands opportunities for Chamber members to gain knowledge, skills and professional development when they need it. Members may access these free courses by visiting the home page at RogersLowell.com.

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

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

http://web.rogerslowell.com/jobbank

Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Workers Date | Wednesday, September 6 Time | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Location | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Speaker | Corry Hull with OneDigital Health & Benefits Event Fee | $15 ($10 for Members) Register at RogersLowell.com Even as members of Generation Y (Millennials) and Generation Z become commonplace in the workplace, these employees continue to perplex managers. Despite your best efforts to be successful at finding, hiring and managing millennials, many of these professionals may already be laying the groundwork for their next career move. Clearly, millennials — those born roughly between 1980 and 2000 — are

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unique from their predecessors in many ways, and they may require a modified management strategy as a result. About the Seminar | There’s no doubt that hiring the millennial generation can bring hard working, enthusiastic employees who are eager for new opportunities, but recruiting and retaining these workers is different than it was for prior generations. This seminar will teach you the four major keys to attracting and retaining the best and brightest Millennial talent in your organization. About the Presenter | Corry Hull is an employee benefits consultant with OneDigital Health & Benefits, the largest

benefits-focused agency in the US. He has extensive background in consulting employers on a variety of topics related to employee retention. Chamber University Presenting Sponsor

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor

Sunrise Seminar Series Series Sponsor

NWA YP (Young Professionals) Summit

group of more than 320 young professionals filled Record Downtown in Bentonville on Friday, August 11 for the second annual Ignite Your Passion, YP Summit. The summit was formed last year 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. This year’s YP Summit focused on three primary areas of development to help these young leaders Break Barriers; Personally, Professionally, and Philanthropically. The day was capped off when keynote speaker and entrepreneur Steve Clark offered this advice to

the group: “You’re obligated to do the very best you can with what you have. If you see a problem, fix a problem. You don’t need permission to do the right thing.” Clark went on to say, “What this group can do is be engaged in our community and know what is going on. We have a right to be part of the change.” Shortly after Steve’s address the group dismissed and went into four different volunteer activities that were designed to give back to the community that they live in. They packed backpacks for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Benton County, wrote letters to local veterans, assembled toys for local animal shelters, and restocked a local church’s food pantry.

Leadership Benton County Announces Class 15

eadership Benton County (LBC) promotes and develops dynamic community leaders for Benton County. LBC unites a diverse group of people, exposes and educates them while promoting a regional view of the area. It provides opportunities to learn, enhance and apply leadership skills. LBC is also a forum to offer solutions and alternatives to community needs and concerns. The LBC program consists of nine sessions held monthly from August to May. Session topics cover everything from Local/State Government to Northwest Arkansas Quality of Life. This regional leadership program is coordinated by the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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Single Tickets on Sale for

Walton Arts Center’s 2017-18 Season

August | 2017 – Single tickets are on sale now for the 2017-18 season at Walton Arts Center. The season, which runs from September 2017 through June 2018, features more than 50 shows. A variety of subscription options are still available for patrons interested in the best seats, discounted prices and subscriber-only benefits. In addition to Broadway Series subscriptions, Walton Arts Center also offers the popular Create Your Own subscription, a Jazz Lovers Package and a new 10x10 Arts Series Membership. Subscription packages and single tickets for all shows can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (479) 443-5600 and by visiting waltonartscenter.org. “An American in Paris” / Photo Courtesy of the Production

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ranked Among Best for Small Business August | 2017 - Financial product review service CreditDonkey named the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce one of the Best Chambers of Commerce for Small Business in the nation. The Chamber, which is already recognized with 5-Star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce, was recognized for its continued support of both the Northwest Arkansas community and its businesses. The service called out the Chamber’s leadership programs, community-based scholarships, committees and work on “quality of life” as reasons why it is ranked among the best.

My BankTracker Ranks Arvest Bank in Best Southern Regional Banks July | 2017 - Arvest was recognized as the Best Southern Customer-Focused Bank. The bank received high marks for its many branches, longer branch hours and high levels of

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transparency. Learn more about the rankings and methodology at https://www. mybanktracker.com/banks/ awards/regional/south. Arvest was also recognized by Forbes this year as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

overhead costs; asset quality and return on average equity. The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas Announces New Executive Director

Bank Street Partners Report Pegs Centennial Bank with Top State Ranking

July | 2017 - A new report from Bank Street Partners ranked the top 50 Arkansas banks in six key metrics including loan quality and return on equity which get to the core of a bank’s earning potential. Based on 12 months of data ending June 30, the report pegged Conway-based Centennial Bank as the top overall ranking bank. In garnering this overall top ranking, Centennial – the primary subsidiary of Home Bancshares – had to perform well in each of the six metrics examined: Total assets; net interest margin; non-interest margin

Elizabeth Prenger, Executive Director for The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas

August | 2017 - The mission of The First Tee is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and lifeenhancing values through the game of golf. In her new role as Executive Director, Elizabeth Prenger will lead the organization's day-to-day operations, while maintaining her role in development and community relations.

ASBTDC Helps Get Its Paws Off the Ground

he Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) assisted one of Rogers’ newest businesses, Woof and Wander, by offering guidance on its business plan, providing market research, and giving them knowledge on how to start a business in Northwest Arkansas. ASBTDC also helped them secure a location and evaluated their logo design while discussing an assortment of business strategy and marketing ideas. Woof and Wander is a new business in Downtown Rogers. It describes itself as a canine pantry and outfitter inspiring a more adventurous life for animals and their humans by curating only the best product options for a healthier and more active existence. Some of the services and products offered include a self-service dog wash, healthy pet food, natural pet treats, holistic supplements, adventure gear, interactive toys, natural hygiene products, and handmade and up-cycled pet accessories. "We are your retail solution for all things wild when it comes to nourishing your pet's mind, body and soul," Owners Naomi Hashimoto and Lindze Dolan said. They believe in providing nutrition, exploration and rejuvenation to all dogs.

“Working with ASBTDC was an invaluable experience,” Hashimoto said. “It wasn't just the business sense that they helped us with, they also gave us confidence we needed to take those small steps that became momentum. When starting a small business, it’s momentum that drives you daily.” Woof and Wander is located at 107 W. Elm St. Contact them by phone at (479) 877-1809 or visit woofandwander.com. What is ASBTDC? ASBTDC is a university-based economic development program that assists entrepreneurs, both new and seasoned. With seven offices around the state, ASBTDC works with all types of for-profit businesses, from home-based to high-tech. Unique among Arkansas economic development organizations, ASBTDC serves businesses from any county in Arkansas, in any industry sector, at any stage of business development. For more information, call (479) 575-5148 or visit sbtdc.uark.edu.

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Newest Chamber Event Fun Opportunity to Conduct Business

“On the Range”

et ready for the Sporting Clays Classic coming October 13. It’s the newest event from the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Members will enjoy this unique and fun opportunity to network with other business professionals and conduct business “on the range” at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays (located at 17243 Wendell Jones Rd. in Garfield). A total of 80 shooters are expected to participate with two flight times (10 teams per flight limit) 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. This year’s Presenting Sponsor is Cabela’s in Rogers, a premium outdoor gear and sporting goods store serving hunting, fishing, shooting & camping enthusiasts. Cabela’s will be providing gift cards as prizes to members of the winning teams. 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.

Tune-Up for Hunting Season One of the event’s planning committee members, Lawrence Taylor, is Director of Public Relations at Daisy Outdoor Products in Rogers. In an interview with the Chamber Voice he spoke about how important this new event is to Daisy as well as how perfect it is for hunters to get ready for hunting season. “As a longtime landmark in Rogers, Daisy Outdoor Products is proud to support our hometown by being a sponsor and providing prizes for the inaugural Sporting Clays Classic,” Taylor said. “We just added Gamo Adult Precision Airguns to our family here, and furthered our commitment to Rogers with the construction of an additional 150,000-plus square-foot warehouse and office space. This is our home and we’re proud of it, so the Sporting Clays Classic is just one way we can say thank you to our community.” He added, “October is one of the best months of the year – the time when you need to tune-up for quail or upland season at one of the best sporting clays courses around. The cooler temperatures, turning leaves and great fellowship are going to make this a fantastic event!” Daisy is providing custom engraved collector Daisy BB Guns to 1st Place team winners in each flight. Register now at RogersLowell.com before the event sells out.

Quick Overview • Two (2) flight times | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (10 Teams per Flight Limit) • Four (4) People per Team | $300 per Team • Register Now at RogersLowell.com, it’s Expected to Sell Out Quickly! • Sponsorships Available | Contact: membershipservices@rogerslowell.com Prizes* 1ST PLACE TEAMS $100 Cabela's Gift Card and a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun 2ND PLACE TEAMS $50 Cabela's Gift Card 3RD PLACE TEAMS $30 Cabela's Gift Card *Each person on the winning teams receives a prize

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

R EG I ST E R NOW AT ROGERSLOWEL L .COM

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See You In September

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VIsitRogersArkansas.com Bikes, Blues, & BBQ | September 20-23, 2017

The 2017 rally will mark the 18th 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! New this year is the inaugural Bikes on the Bricks event in Downtown Rogers. Activities include a free guided ride Thursday, September 21 from Fayetteville to Rogers and finishing in Eureka Springs. On Saturday, September 23, the Ozark Vintage Motorcycle Association will host their 4th annual Vintage Motorcycle Show at 1st and Walnut St in Rogers. Visit BikesBluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities and venue schedules. Book your hotel room at VisitRogersArkansas.com.

Arkansas Razorbacks Football | Fayetteville Games

September 9, 2017 | TCU September 30, 2017 | New Mexico State

The Razorbacks will face another challenging SEC West schedule in 2017, with games coming against several teams ranked in the inaugural Coaches Poll. Arkansas will face No. 1 Alabama and No. 12 LSU on the road, while No. 13 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! Woo Pig Sooie®!

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September 1, 2017 | Brad Paisley with Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell Arguably the preeminent male country artist to emerge in the 2000’s, Brad Paisley cannily blended the past with the present, paying constant tribute to his forefathers but pushing the music forward into the new millennium, expanding its sonic and thematic possibilities. Paisley’s 11th studio album, Love and War, released April 21, 2017. September 14, 2017 | Zac Brown Band Welcome Home 2017 Tour with special guest Darrell Scott 2016 was a record-breaking year for the multi-platinum artists. In addition to breaking attendance records at Camden's BB&T Pavilion, the band made Fenway Park history with the most tickets sold at a single concert, the most tickets sold over two nights of concerts by the same artist and the first band to sell-out seven consecutive shows over three years at the ballpark. Other milestones included the band's debut album “The Foundation” being certified 5x platinum and a career-spanning exhibition entitled "Homegrown: Zac Brown Band" that explored Zac Brown Band's rise to fame at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. September 19, 2017 | Sublime with Rome and The Offspring with The Menzingers Formed in Long Beach, CA in 1988, Sublime delivered an irresistible blend of ska, reggae, punk, surf rock and hip hop that captured the imagination of fans around the world. Over the

course of its three albums—the double platinum 40 oz. to Freedom (1992), gold certified Robbin’ the Hood (1994) and the six-time platinum self-titled major-label debut—Sublime has now sold more than 17 million albums worldwide. September 28, 2017 | Kiss As America’s #1 Gold Record Awardwinning group of all time, and that’s in every category, KISS can easily be named one of rock’s most influential bands. The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Honored by their peers, KISS received the illustrious ASCAP Founders Award in 2015. The KISS legacy continues to grow generation after generation, transcending age, race and creed. The unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the "Hottest Band in the World" is a striking testament to the band's unbreakable bond with its fans. Rogers Aquatics Center | Last Day of the 2017 Season is Monday, September 4, 2017

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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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | July 2017 ALLIANCE MAINTENANCE Josh Gehring 320 N. BLOOMINGTON ST., STE. H | LOWELL, AR 72745 (479) 877-2524 | ALLIANCEMAINTENANCE.COM JANITORIAL- EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVING NWA Julie Brown 1200 WALNUT ST., STE. 2310 | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-8330 | REDCROSS.ORG ORGANIZATIONS ANIME CAFE Margarita Fontana 111 S. 2ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 640-4411 | FACEBOOK.COM/ANIMECAFENWA/ RESTAURANTS ARBONNE Jessica Butler ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 616-8841 | JESSICAABUTLER.ARBONNE.COM SKIN CARE CLUB FRISCO Charles Davis 105 W. POPLAR ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-0141 | FACEBOOK.COM/CLUBFRISCONWA/ RESTAURANTS - CLUBS/LOUNGES

CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Cindy Ford 305 N. SECOND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 361-3690 | NX.ROGERSSCHOOLS.NET/ SCHOOLS - PUBLIC DUNKIN' DONUTS Jody Goehring 2110 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (703) 867-8222 RESTAURANTS FENDER.CARS Jessica Palmer 5417 PINNACLE POINT DR., STE. 203 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 271-7296 | FENDER.CARS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NEW THE HAPPY WAGON Daniel Court 140 E. POPLAR ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (573) 721-5802 | FACEBOOK.COM/THEHAPPYWAGONNWA/ FOOD TRUCK

MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC Jeff Pracht BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 715-8629 | MAINSTREAM-TECH.COM/ CONSULTING - COMPUTER NETWORK

PARKSIDE PUBLIC Shane Zimmerman 114 S. FIRST ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 636-7275 | FACEBOOK.COM/PARKSIDEPUBLIC/ RESTAURANTS

NORTHWARD COACHING Rob Elliott 1202 N.E. MCCLAIN ROAD | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 321-8146 | NORTHWARDCOACHING.COM FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS

THE RAIL - A PIZZA COMPANY David Davis 218 S. 1ST ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-8808 | THERAIL.COMEPARAVIVIR.COM/ RESTAURANTS

NU MARKETING Lindsay Young P.O. BOX 707 | ROGERS, AR 72757 (316) 680-3097 | NUMARKETINGLLC.COM CONSULTING - BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

USA MORTGAGE Sherry Sherrell 2910 S. WALTON BLVD., SUITE 2 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 (479) 715-8015 | USA-MORTGAGE.COM 3291 S. THOMPSON ST., STE. E102 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 (479) 715-8015 | USA-MORTGAGE.COM MORTGAGE LOANS & BANKERS

NWA STUDENT TRAVEL Jo and Buddy Diebold ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 305-0144 TRAVEL SERVICES ONE COMMUNICATIONS Nick Klosowsky 2003 S. HORSEBARN RD., SUITE 8 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 715-8800 | ONE-COMM.COM TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES

IMPACT CYCLES Russ Shaffer 2328 S. 8TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 250-9870 | IMPACTNWA.COM MOTORCYCLE DEALERS IRON HORSE COFFEE COMPANY Emery Davis 220 S. 1ST ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-9977 RESTAURANTS

WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Teresa Gourley ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 531-2162 OR (479) 531-5750 WASHINGTONNATIONAL.COM/INDIVIDUALS INSURANCE

ONIN STAFFING Terri Kirkland 115 N. DIXIELAND ROAD | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-4850 | ONINSTAFFING.COM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/SERVICES

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Call 479.631.5888 today! Get smart about your coverage. Restrictions apply. Discounts may vary. Not available in all states. See your agent for details. Insurance is underwritten by Farmers Insurance Exchange and other affiliated insurance companies. Visit farmers.com for a complete listing of companies. Not all insurers are authorized to provide insurance in all states. Coverage is not available in all states.

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July 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2017 Sponsor

10Box Cost-Plus 103 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

Barefoot'n Oily 160 Oldham Dr., Bella Vista

Dunkin Donuts 2110 W. Walnut St., Rogers (inside Walmart)

Frogdogz Scuba 2800 W. Hudson Rd., Ste. B, Rogers

Gall Excavation Inc. 1255 N. 13th St., Rogers

Penny Lane Childcare Center 1019 W. Cypress St., Rogers

Pinnacle Health and Rehabilitation 1101 S. Promenade Blvd., Rogers

Woof & Wander 107 W. Elm St., Rogers

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 | 2017 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. FRISCO STATION MALL | 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 | 2017 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Tee Times LOST SPRINGS GOLF & ATHLETIC CLUB | 3024 N 22nd St, Rogers

For more information or to register a team visit RogersLowell.com

The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Job Fairs (Spring and Fall), this year presented by Home Instead Senior Care and Glad Manufacturing Company, are the largest and longest running Job Fairs in Arkansas and are FREE to job seekers.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2017 30+ years

Kwik Kar Service Center MANA Speciality Health Clinic Bruce-Rogers Company - 65 years Manpower Sherwin-Williams Company - 59 years War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake - 39 years Modern Fence & Supply Co., Inc. Old Town Dry Cleaners Parklane Family Dental 21-30 years TPC Altrusa International Inc. of Rogers Scott Frame and Art Arkansas Public Theatre Sonic Drive-In MetroPark Dental Arts Unilever Northwest Arkansas Council Vacation Rentals, Inc. Rocky Branch Marina, LLC Walmart Supercenter Store #5260 Judge John Scott State Farm Insurance - Karen Williams

11-20 years

Benton County Fair Association, Inc. Centennial Bank Chill-It Ice Company Frank Fletcher Honda Frazier Law Firm, PLC Generations Bank Heartland Honda Powerhouse Inland Waste Solutions, LLC KNWA/KFTA

6-10 years

3E Software, Inc. Bayer HealthCare Bella Vista Property Owners Association BodyScan for Health, Inc. Brashears Furniture C.R. Crawford Construction Ernst & Young LLP Fast Lane Entertainment Fleming Electric, Inc. Golden Corral

Handyman Matters of NWA Harps Food Store, Inc. Holiday Inn & Suites Jenny Craig John Brown University Rogers Center Marck Industries, Inc. Museum of Native American History Pathfinder NWA Pinnacle Station Local Market Rockline Industries SPMI - My HR Professionals Titanic Museum Attraction Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks

2-5 years

Mercury Title Nick C. Yiannios, DDS, FAACD, PLLC Paul Law Firm, PLLC Pinnacle Roofing Rainbow Honda Razorback Foundation, Inc. Red Carpet Salon & Spa Smooth Vapes SNC Squared Technology Group Summit Truck Group U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rogers

1 year

Midtown Associates @ NWA Realty Group Salmonsen Group Realtors Walter's Boot & Shoe Repair

The Blind Lady of NWA Branch Photography Carters Audio Video Clean Eating - Heather Slinkard Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas EMBytz, LLC KPMG, LLP Marty Jr's Mobile Detail

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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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Chamber University Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club

Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

Golden Corral First Western

First Western

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Host Sponsor:

Speaker:

Topic:

Corry Hull

Recruiting and Retaining Millennial Workers

with One Digital

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Presenting Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor:

Location:

Address:

Location:

Address:

First National Bank

3701 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy., Rogers

Kutak Rock LLP

3300 Market St., Ste. 136, Rogers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor:

Sam’s Club

Crain Automotive Group

Kutak Rock LLP

First National Bank

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

Gold Sponsor:

Legacy Capital Group

Location:

Address:

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Platinum Sponsor:

Lewis Automotive Group

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

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC

Location:

NWACC Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium

Cox Business

Address: 1000 S.E. Eagleway, Bentonville

Donating door prizes for chamber events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business as well as showcase your products & services. If you’re interested in contributing a door prize to any of these events contact Maddie Ward at Maddie@RogersLowell.com.

Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Your Banner Ad Here The Good Life

Advertise in the annual tourism and relocation print guide (also published online) featuring maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and convention attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2017-2018 issue now.

RogersLowell.com

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

Chamber Voice

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

eNewsletters

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

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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.