Chamber Voice Newsletter | September 2018 by Rogers Lowell Chamber

SEPTEMBER2018 | Vol 13 Issue 9

Ignite Your Passion |

Facing Forward

NWA YP Summit

group of more than 350 young professionals filled Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville on Friday, August 10 for the third annual NWA YP Summit. The summit was formed in 2016 when the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders organization and Rotary Clubs of NWA realized the need to create a leadership summit for young professionals in Northwest Arkansas.

Emcee Austin Ashford keeps the YP Summit crowd entertained between sessions

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Events and Meetings Ignite Your Passion | Facing Forward NWA YP (Young Professionals) Summit Continued

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Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors Teachers Making a Difference

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Rogers Cycling Festival Recap

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Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act; Chamber Awarded ACCE “Communications Excellence” Award in July

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Rogers Cycling Festival Recap Continued Small Business Corner – Hustle In Heels: Ladies Lead NWA Energizing Regional Businesswomen

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Visit Rogers – See You in September!

RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Second Year October 12

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Focus on the Community – College Leaders Break Ground on Integrated Design Lab and Other Stories from Around the Community

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Welcome New Members | July 2018; Ribbon Cuttings | July 2018 We Need Your Voice and Perspective | Take the 2018 Chamber Membership Survey Chamber Membership Renewals | July 2018

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Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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quick reference calendar | SEPTEMBER Business Building Events

Upcoming Meetings

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

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

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

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9.11 | Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | 7 Brew Coffee on Walnut St. in Rogers

Rogers, Arkansas 72756

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9.11 | Education Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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9.13 | Ambassador Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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9.14 | The Good Life Experience Kick-Off Dinner 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Downtown Rogers

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9.18 | Chamber University – Topic: "10 Mistakes Businesses Make and How to Fix Them" 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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

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9.20 | Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Big Whiskey's American Restaurant

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

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

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

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STAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@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

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

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

Ross Phillips Director of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

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

Katie Wright Chief Operations Officer katie@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@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

Jacque Eakins Account Executive jacque@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

Marni Rogers Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Amanda Mills Information Specialist amanda@rogerslowell.com

B OA RD O F D IRECTO RS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2018 DIRECTORS

Chairman of the Board Eric Pianalto, Mercy NWA

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

Chairman-Elect Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Treasurer Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker's Furniture & Appliance Past Chairman David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade President/CEO Raymond Burns RIDC President Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Tom Allen, Sage Partners Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate Redefined Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NWA Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy Jesica Duert, Walmart Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum David Foster, APAC-Central Inc. Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas

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2019 DIRECTORS

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

Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, Tallchamps, LLC Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Eldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of Lowell Judge Barry Moehring, Benton County Jerra Nalley, Runway Curt Stamp, Cox Business Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway Commission Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Paul Wood

2020 DIRECTORS

Leah Acoach, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc. Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Mike Power, First Security Bank David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP

DIVISION CHAIRS

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Jill Bright, Jon Harrell, & David Vaden

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Summit Focuses on Three Areas of Development This year’s YP Summit focused on three primary areas of development to help young leaders Face Forward: Personally, Professionally, and Philanthropically. The day started off with a keynote from Shelley Simpson, Chief Commercial Officer of J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Simpson was selected as the Distinguished Woman of the Year from Women in Trucking in 2016, and the 2017 ATHENA Woman of the Year by the Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Network. The afternoon keynote featured Al Bell, the former Chairman & Owner of Stax Records, who was responsible for the careers of numerous

music icons and the overall direction of American soul music and subsequently served as President of Motown Records Group. Emcee Austin Ashford, an MFA candidate in playwriting and acting at the University of Arkansas and the winner of HBO's Brave New Voices—Individual World Poetry Slam, kept the crowd entertained throughout the day with comedy, dancing and singing. The group participated in several breakout sessions of their choice throughout the rest of the Summit. Some of the sessions included lessons on Leadership, Personal Branding, Diversity and Inclusion, Managing a Startup, Navigating Conversations, Service Learning and Making Connections at the Local Level. During

the Service Learning session, the group was able to make an estimated 200 hygiene packets for the homeless that included necessities such as soap, deodorant, shampoo, razors, toothbrushes and more. In between sessions, the group could explore the atrium of the Walton Arts Center where they enjoyed free cell phone charging stations, free professional headshots, networking, complimentary beverages and visited booths from local nonprofits and organizations for young professionals. The event wrapped up across the street at The Amendment, where attendees received a complimentary Happy Hour with free drink tickets.

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he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders held its 2018 Rogers Cycling Festival July 27-29. The festival featured several road races, mountain biking events, and a second-year gravel ride and endurance event held in and around Downtown Rogers. The event brought over 700 cycling enthusiasts from across the central United States and had something for everyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from highly skilled and competitive races to family friendly rides. This year, the festival also hosted the 2018 Arkansas State Road Race Championships. Proceeds from the festival benefited several nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. The Rogers Cycling Festival beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs, and Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.). All proceeds for this annual event go to great cycling causes!

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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. WINNERS | 1st Male – Marc Alley WINNERS | 1st Female – Elisabeth Graham

Race for the Spike - Mountain Edition Mountain bike racers covered approximately six miles over the singletrack 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. WINNERS | 1st Male – Mike Manning WINNERS | 1st Female – Vivian Chwalinski

Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial A 3-person USA Cycling sanctioned team trial for road cyclists over a 10-mile course on N. Arkansas Street/Old Wire Rd. from Rogers to Avoca and back. Total prize payout: over $1,000 in cash and merchandise. The afterparty was held at GPP in Downtown Rogers. 1ST PLACE OPEN | Andrew Evans, Will Frank, Eric Haynes (City Title Cycling) 1ST PLACE MEN’S 4/5 | Neil Huffaker, Wesley Deckard, Michael Huffaker (Rufus Racing) 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN | Allison Deckard, Jodi Garner, Ruth Sawkins (Rufus Racing) Frisco 5 Poker Ride A relaxed, family friendly 2-mile course laid on the paved trail around Lake Atalanta. Prizes were awarded to the best poker hands. There were a lot of winners! The Walnut Valley Road Race This year the event was happy to host the 2018 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 | April Meyer WOMEN'S MASTERS (45+) | Pauline Allen* 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) | Benjamin Craig* MEN’S 30-44 WINNER (30-34) | Jeremy Grigg* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (55-59) | Hunter East* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (50-54) | Tim Duvall* MEN’S 45-59 WINNER (45-49) | Jason Blackketter* MEN'S 4/5 WINNER | Sam Anderson MEN’S 60+ WINNER (60+) | Frederick Beland*

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 setup using the lower level trails around the Pleasant Ridge road tract and was targeted to kids 5-12 years old. 1st PLACE GIRL |Parker Dodson 1st PLACE BOY | Houston Branscum The Gambler Endurance “The Gambler” is a spectator friendly 4-hour solo or team endurance event featuring the Lake Atalanta mountain bike trail system. Start/finish was at the Pleasant Ridge Rd. trailhead. Trophies were awarded to the top 3 finishers in every category. An after party was held at Ozark Beer Company in Downtown Rogers. ACE OF SPADES – SOLO MALE | Mike Harris DEUCES WILD – 2-PERSON TEAM (OPEN) | Tomek Siwiek and Brent Brown (Arvest) TWO-PAIR – 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (2 MALE/2 FEMALE) | Jeff Heath, Candice Kozark, Janelle Sluyter, and Ken Sluyter (Space Force) QUEENS – 4-WOMAN TEAM (OPEN) | Anya Bruhin, Ellen Brune, Elisabeth Graham, Zuzanna Sitek (Hey Coach) JACKS – 4-MAN TEAM (TEAMS PRIMARILY OF CAT 3 RACERS) | David Brand, Kenny Hottlinger, Tammy Hottinger, Mack Pickering (K-Hotts) JOKERS – JUNIORS (13-18) 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (OPEN) | Riley Lewis and Gavin Lindley (Mountain Goats) The Whitney Gravel Ride Riders grabbed their gravel bikes (as road bikes won’t do here) for an all-out adventure ride featuring 30 and 50 miles of scenic gravel (70%) and paved back country roads including a climb to the highest point in Benton County, Whitney Mountain. No winners here, just a fun ride with good friends!

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Hustle In Heels: Ladies Lead NWA Energizing Regional Businesswomen

n August 9, Hustle In Heels: Ladies Lead NWA hosted its third quarter event “Multi-Generational Mentoring: Why We Need It. How to Achieve It.” Dr. Becky Paneitz with the Inseitz Group and Amy Reeves Robinson with Tribe of Women spoke to the over 90 professional business women attendees in an interactive workshop focused on the importance of different generations in the workplace and in life, learning from each other. Attendees arrived at the Center for Non-Profits @ St. Mary’s in Rogers and were seated randomly throughout the room. This encouraged interaction with new people and highlighted the importance of being able to learn from those around you.

comfortable environment to talk with each other over lunch at the round tables.” Several attendees enjoyed the interactive element of the presentation while one said, “I appreciated how interactive it was. Instead of just listening to a speaker, we were able to get to know our table mates by participating in group discussions.” Carrie Wilson with Mass Mutual and Chair of the Hustle In Heels Committee, said, ““The energy in the room was great. Everyone loved the interactive parts of the program!” Lindsay Young with Nu Marketing and a committee member said, “The speakers were great, and the event could have been longer as everyone was really engaged.” Young went on to say, “Hustle in Heels is filling a gap the business women in NWA needed.”

What They are Saying A post event survey went out and the overall response was positive. Attendees described the event as an, “overall reminder of why mentoring is important” and “a very

SAVE THE DATE | Hustle In Heels Anniversary Party November 29 will be the Hustle In Heels Anniversary Party hosted by Metro Appliances in Lowell. This after-hours celebration is open

to anyone who has attended an HIH event in 2018 or those looking to attend in 2019 and will preview upcoming programs as well as look back and celebrate the first year of Ladies Leading Northwest Arkansas. For more information on Hustle In Heels or upcoming events please contact Steve Cox at steve@rogerslowell.com.

LEARN MORE...

To hear their story and learn about the impact mentoring can have, you can listen to Dr. Paneitz and Mrs. Reeves Robinson on the Chamber’s Voice of Business Podcast at SOUNDCLOUD.COM/RLACC.

OCTOBER 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Emba s s y S u ite s No r t hwe s t Ar k ansas Come get inspired by a panel of current and former women elected officials (from the city to state level) as they talk about their experiences as women in public service. They will share about their career journeys and encourage more women to participate in public service.

Reg ister at 6

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Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

he 2018-2019 school year will open with a continued commitment to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered within the Rogers School District. These programs are aligned with workforce demands as well as projected growth and replenishment of current workforce needs within each of the industry sectors. On July 31, 2018, the President signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act into law. This reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins) and will be referred to as Perkins V. Implementing a Vision for CTE The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act was

authored by business and industry leaders, K-12 educators, adult education, policymakers, and post-secondary education representatives. The inclusion of business and industry leaders played a key role in establishing the important tenants of CTE programs, which include rigorous curriculum offering both academic and technical skills attainment, matriculation with post-secondary programs, opportunities to obtain industry certification and successful transitions to the career field. The Act’s provisions will assist districts in the establishing a process for continuous improvement of CTE programs that is based on a biennial comprehensive needs assessment to be completed and reviewed by district career and technical educators and administrators. Business and industry leaders, advisory council members and post-secondary representatives

will serve as valuable resources to educators as action plans are developed to address identified areas for improvement within career and technical program areas and to insure students are prepared for a successful transition to college and/or a career upon graduation from high school. In addition to preparing for the implementation of the new Carl D. Perkins legislation, the Rogers CTE department will also be working with local business and industry leaders to increase the opportunities for students to learn more about career opportunities and workforce demands within the local community and Northwest Arkansas region. Companies interested in partnering with the district to offer career and work-related experiences for students in 6-12th grade may contact Dawn Stewart at (479) 636-3910 to schedule an event.

Chamber Awarded ACCE “Communications Excellence” Award in July

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce was named an Award of Excellence winner in the Communications Excellence awards program presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) at the July annual convention in Des Moines. ACCE, an Alexandria, Va.-based association, represents more than 8,000 chambers of commerce professionals, and 1,300 chambers of commerce, around the world. ACCE’s annual Awards for Communications Excellence (ACE) is designed to showcase top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Several thousand award entries have been submitted since the launch of the organization’s Awards for Communications Excellence, which is now in its thirty-fourth year. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce received an Award of Excellence for its 2018-19 publication The Good Life Destination Guide produced internally by the Chamber and Visit Rogers. “Visit Rogers and the Rogers-Lowell

Area Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to be honored with the ACCE 2018 Award of Excellence,” said J.R. Shaw, Executive Director for Visit Rogers. “The Good Life Destination Guide represents the very best that Rogers and the region have to offer as a world-class destination for business, relocation, retirement and tourism.

The collaboration and hard work between the two organizations proved to be an asset in producing this award-winning publication.” For those interested in picking up a copy, The Good Life Destination Guide will be distributed at The Good Life Experience, a new event in Downtown Rogers September 15.

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Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors Teachers Making a Difference

ore than 1,000 Rogers Public Schools administrators and teachers gathered at Rogers High School Wednesday, August 8 at the 3rd 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 over 100 prizes totaling $8,200 to both say thank you and reward Rogers teachers for their commitment to education. A special prize was also given to a recipient nominated by administrators and chosen by the prizes’ donors. Sam’s Furniture presented a $10,000 Home Makeover to Crystal Stewart of Crossroads ALE. Education Fair Welcomes Teachers Back to School and Showcases Member Businesses The Education Committee of the RogersLowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Thank-A-Teacher Celebration. This year’s fair was presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. Breakfast was provided by McDonald’s and coffee provided by Starbucks Coffee. More than 1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools, charter schools, private schools and the community college attended. A total of 97 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.

“Everything was amazing and it was a great experience. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has exceeded our expectations. We are so happy and thrilled to be a member.” – CJ Pepper Director of Community Relations and Marketing Life Strategies Counseling, Inc.

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Joe Donaldson with Sam's Furniture presents Crystal Stewart of Crossroads ALE with a certificate for a $10,000 Home Makeover

Photos courtesy of Jason Ivester with Rogers Public School District

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See You in September!

Visit StayinRogers.com for a Complete List of Accommodations. A Room for Every Taste. And Every Budget. Bikes, Blues, & BBQ | September 26-29, 2018 The 2018 rally will mark the 19th anniversary of Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, the largest nonprofit, family friendly motorcycle rally in the United States benefiting local charities. Admission to the rally is free! In conjunction with Bikes, Blues & BBQ, the Bikes on the Bricks event is back for its second year in Downtown Rogers. Activities include a free guided ride Thursday, September 27 from Fayetteville to Rogers and finishing in Eureka Springs. On Saturday, September 29, the Ozark Vintage Motorcycle Association will host their 5th annual Vintage Motorcycle Show at Frisco Park in Rogers. Visit BikesBluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities and venue schedules and follow “Rogers Bikes on the Bricks” on Facebook. Book your hotel room at VisitRogersArkansas.com.

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS FOOTBALL

Eastern Illinois | September 1, 2018 North Texas | September 15, 2018 The Razorbacks will face another challenging SEC West schedule in 2018, with games coming against several teams ranked in the inaugural Coaches Poll. Arkansas will face No. 10 Auburn and No. 18 Mississippi State on the road, while No. 1 Alabama and No. 24 LSU come 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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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band | September 2, 2018 Every Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band show features classic hits with each band member bringing to the

set their most popular songs. The 2018 All Starr Band includes Colin Hay from Men at Work (“Who Can It Be Now” and “Land Down Under”), Steve Lakather from Toto (“Africa,” “Hold the Line” and “Roseanna”), Gregg Rolie from Santana, Journey and Abraxas Pool (“Black Magic Woman” and “Evil Ways”), and new member Graham Gouldman of 10cc (“I’m Not In Love” and “Things We Do For Love”). On percussion and sax is Warren Ham and Greg Bissonette is on drums. AMP Fest | September 8, 2018 The 3rd annual AMP Fest will feature live music from Dazz & Brie, Goose and The Mixtapes! A self-proclaimed “girl gang,” Dazz & Brie’s rock and soul style have entertained audiences at Afropunk’s Battle of the Bands in Brooklyn, SXSW and on stages in their home base in Little Rock. Fayettevillebased Goose draws influence from Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson and Coldplay with rich lyrics and upbeat tempos. The Mixtapes are a high-energy party loaded with a huge range of music spanning the ‘90’s. Plus, you’ll find fun tech activations and games and beer samples from over 20 breweries…. All included in the ticket price! Learn more at https://waltonartscenter.org/ AMP/upcoming-concerts/amp-fest-2018/ Alan Jackson | September 22, 2018 With a year of soldout shows and packed houses in the rearview mirror, Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson’s Honky Tonk Highway Tour is adding more miles in 2018. Jackson’s repertoire withstands the test of time; it has impacted a field of artists who cite Jackson as an influence. It’s these same songs – many of them written by Alan – that earned him his newfound place alongside country music’s greatest names and cemented his place in its history with his new membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

5 Seconds of Summer | September 26, 2018 Hailed as the “biggest new rock act in the world” by Rolling Stone, 5SOS is the only band (not vocal group) in history to see its first two full-length studio albums enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1. 5SOS’s self-titled debut album has sold more than three million units worldwide, with 1.5 million albums and more than 4.5 million single tracks sold in the U.S. alone. Sounds Good Feels Good, released in 2015, charted at No. 1 in 12 countries, including the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. “She’s Kinda Hot,” the album’s first single, topped the iTunes charts in 44 countries. NEEDTOBREATHE | September 27, 2018 NEEDTOBREATHE’s studio albums The Heat and The Outsiders feature award winning songs like “Washed by the Water,” “Something Beautiful” and the song “More Time,” which was included on the soundtrack of the 2007 film P.S. I Love You. The group released their sixth album, Hard Love in 2016 that debuted at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Lynyrd Skynyrd | September 28, 2018 Lynyrd Skynyrd is best known for the RIAA Platinum-certified “Sweet Home Alabama” and self-proclaimed signature song, “Free Bird,” that Rolling Stone said was “easily the most requested live song in existence.” With more than 30 million units sold during their career, the band that USA Today called the “whiskey-soaked genre's most popular and influential crew,” has become a cultural icon spanning five decades. With everlasting hits such as “Simple Man,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “What’s Your Name,” “Call Me The Breeze,” “You Got that Right,” and more, Rolling Stone named Lynyrd Skynyrd one of its 100 Greatest Bands of All Time. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s show will take place during Bikes, Blues & BBQ Weekend.

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RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Second Year October 12

2nd Place Teams - $50 Gift Card 3rd Place Teams - $30 Gift Card Last Place Teams – Pink Daisy BB Guns

et ready for the second annual Sporting Clays Classic coming October 12 at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays located at 17243 Wendell Jones Rd. in Garfield. This is one of the newest events from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Last year, more than 100 shooters showed up to “golf with a shotgun” and network with other business professionals on the range. The event features a variety of shooting stations, with each station presenting a different shooting challenge. Some clay pigeons are launched high into the air, some parallel to the machine, and some bounced across the ground to test the shooter’s aim. This year there will be new challenges and prizes throughout the day. More than 100 shooters are expected to participate with two flight times and four people per team. Experienced and novice shooters are both welcome. Participants receive a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, ammo and goodie bags. Become a Sponsor and Donate Prizes Sponsors may invite their special customers/clients to join them at the event as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day of team building. Sponsorships are still available and are perfect for reaching the event’s participants. Contact the Chamber and explore the right sponsor level for your business and donate items for goodie bags.

“Gunsmoke Sporting Clays is a beautiful place with great views, it’s a perfect setting. The event was really fun the way it was set up, and for non-seasoned shooters it was not impossible to shoot.” – Jason Hedden First National Bank of NWA

PRIZES* 1st Place Teams - $100 Gift Card and a Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun

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

– Dale Brunk Beall Barclay

*Each person on the winning teams receives a prize

SPE CIAL T HANK S TO OU R CU R R EN T SPONS OR S

College Leaders Break Ground on

INTEGRATED DESIGN LAB

July | 2018 - Leaders at NorthWest Arkansas Community College broke ground in late July on a new Integrated Design Lab (IDL) that will greatly enhance the space and quality of facilities for construction technology and visual arts programs. The building’s gross space will be 18,589 square feet with exterior fabrication space of 4,334 square feet. The building, which will house classrooms and lab space, is designed in a way that it can easily be expanded. The IDL will provide additional space for programs within workforce, communication and arts, and business and computer information divisions of the college. Programming will seek to promote collaboration, entrepreneurship and innovation. The first phase of the Integrated Design Lab is expected to cost $5 million. It’s anticipated that construction will be completed by fall 2019. The building will provide a “maker’s space” that supports general fine arts, sculpture, ceramics, a “fab lab” with 3D printing, laser cutting equipment and other tools, as well as expanded space and equipment for NWACC’s popular construction technology program. The two-year construction technology program launched in fall 2016. The first group of students earning the Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology graduated in May commencement ceremonies.

New Crime Lab Coming to Northwest Arkansas July | 2018 - Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in late July that the state will open a third crime lab next year in Lowell. The main Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock opened a satellite office in 2004 on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College in Hope. The new crime lab is expected to reduce the backlog of the main crime lab and will analyze evidence in criminal cases. Nearly 40 percent of the state’s drug and toxicology cases originate in Northwest Arkansas. “The new lab in Lowell will increase the speed that agencies in Northwest Arkansas get results in their cases,” said Hutchinson.

Rendering of the new crime lab being built in Lowell

Visit Rogers Staff attend Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College June | 2018 - Visit Rogers Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager Kelly Parker and Convention Sales Manager Luke Wiggins joined more than 300 tourism industry professionals from across the United States at Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) 27th Annual Marketing College. This was the first year for Wiggins to attend, while Parker completed year two. STS Marketing College is a professional

development program that, for one week each year, turns the facilities at University of North Georgia (UNG) in Dahlonega, Ga., into specialized classrooms to teach travel marketing. Record enrollment for the three-year program was 320 this year which ran June 24-29. The program began in 1992. Today, more than 1,000 travel and tourism professionals have completed the full curriculum and earned certification as a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP).

Luke Wiggins (left) and Kelly Parker (right) holding their certificates of completion as TMPs

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | July 2018 HEATHER ADAMS DENTISTRY (OPEN SOON) Dr. Heather Adams 4805 HIGHLAND KNOLLS, SUITE 300 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 340-0966 | HEATHERADAMSDENTISTRY.COM DENTISTS/DENTAL LABS/DENTAL CARE I LOVE PUPUSAS Rene Diaz 609 S. 8TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 372-6515 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK RESTAURANTS - SALVADORIAN

JONESBORO PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC LABORATORY Angela Huckaby 2301 E. 54TH ST., STE. 1 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 319-4543 | JPO-ONLINE.COM MASTECTOMY/ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS

RESOURCE DESIGN Ron Hudnall 316 S. 1ST ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 633-8181 | REDE5150.COM ADVERTISING AGENCIES SAVOY TEA CO. Bill McGuffery 2203 PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 8152 | ROGERS, AR 72758 (479) 372-4995 | SAVOYTEA.COM COFFEE HOUSES

PHAT TIRE BIKE SHOP Tim Robinson 321 S. ARKANSAS ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 619-8888 | PHATTIREBIKESHOP.COM BICYCLE SHOP

July 2018 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2018 Sponsor

2nd Milk Springdale

avad3 Event Production & Element Studio 212 Presidential Dr., Ste. B, Lowell

Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria 2011 Promenade Blvd., Ste. 440, Rogers

CBD American Shaman 1423 W. Walnut St., Rogers

District Phase 2 Groundbreaking Pauline Whitaker Pkwy. and JB Hunt Dr., Rogers

Ignite Chiropractic 4305 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Ste. 102, Rogers

OneTrust Home Loans 5506 Walsh Ln., Ste. 206, Rogers

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hat keeps you up at night as a member of the business community? What are the biggest challenges facing the region? How can we enhance the quality of life for those who call the Rogers-Lowell Area and Northwest Arkansas home? The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors and leadership team are meeting this Chamber to discuss these questions and many more and prepare to start work on a long-term implementation plan. Feedback is now being collected from our members, partners and other community stakeholders through an online survey and focus groups. Please make your voice count and

share your perspectives by taking the Chamber Membership Survey. A link to the survey will be emailed the first week in September. All responses will be summarized by a third-party consulting firm and reported only in the aggregate. No responses are attributed

to individuals. All members who complete the survey will be eligible for a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. Thank you in advance for taking the time to help the Chamber evolve to meet the community and region's future needs.

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Event Details Friday, September 7 | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tee Times Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. | Rogers Team of Four $500 Sponsorships Available

Event Details Wednesday, October 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Frisco Station Mall | Rogers Exhibit Booths: $400 ($250 for Members)

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njoy building business relationships on the golf course in a beautiful fall setting. Treat clients to a round of golf to seal the deal, say thank you to clients for their business or show your employees you appreciate them by inviting them to play. Prizes are awarded for top finishing teams and for individual winners of the longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), and lunch.

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce's Job Fairs (Spring and Fall) are the largest and longest running job fairs in Arkansas and are FREE to job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes to hand out to potential employers. EMPLOYERS | Exhibit Booth Space Available on First Come, First Serve Basis The Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair is perfect for helping in your search for the right employees and getting a head start on hiring needs for the holidays. Reserve your exhibit booth space today to ensure access to hundreds of job seekers expected to attend. Exhibit booth space is expected to sell out quickly.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2018 30+ years Meeks Building Center - 67 years Harris Baking - 60 years Village Insurance, Inc. - 52 years Al McCarty Jewelers - 39 years Nationwide Insurance - The Noble Insurance Agency - 37 years Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 35 years Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. - 32 years Lost Bridge Marina - 31 years Rocky Branch Marina, LLC - 31 years 21-30 years Bank of Arkansas Crossland Construction KNWA/KFTA Northwest Arkansas Council Ozark International Consultants, Inc. Judge John Scott Sonic Drive-In #3549 St. Vincent de Paul School Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc. Walton Arts Center Zero Mountain, Inc. 11-20 years AJ Storage BancorpSouth BBB Septic & Portable Toilet Service

Blakeman's Fine Jewelry Centro Cristiano, Assemblies of God CK Harp & Associates Cold Stone Creamery Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette - Patsy Simmons Domino's Education Association of Rogers Family Foot Health Center Garver Hanger Clinic - Prosthetics & Orthotics Heartland Honda Powerhouse Hudson & Associates, Inc. The Jones Trust Las Palmas Corporation Life Style Dentistry Lowe's Home Improvement Optimist Club of Rogers Parc at Rogers Parklane Family Dental Paychex, Inc. Pile's Concrete Inc. Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Rogers Lions Club Rogers Noon Kiwanis Club Rollins Funeral Home Scott Frame and Art Shady Beach Inc. Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC

Sonic Benton Properties, Inc. Staybridge Suites Taco Bell Vacation Rentals, Inc. Walmart Supercenter Store #5260 WellQuest Medical Clinic and Spa 6-10 years 3E Software, Inc. American National Insurance Company Jerry Bolander AMP Electric & Maintenance Services Arkansas Periodontal & Implant Associates Bariola's Pizzeria Bausch & Lomb Belton's Upholstering Benton County Gun Works BodyScan for Health Box Barn Branch Photography Camping World RV Sales Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas Cintas Corporation Einstein Bros. Bagels EMBytz, LLC Esco Processing and Recyling, LLC Harness Roofing, Inc. - HRI Hatfield Harris, PLLC IMWell Health

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Information Solutions Team, LLC Kinty Jones Heating & Cooling Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Museum of Native American History The Peel Compton Foundation Shelley Smart CPA Souls Harbor of Rogers, Inc. Special Care Preschool/Daycare Titanic Museum Attraction Up to Par Technology Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #5837 2-5 years Arkansas Health and Wellness Arkansas Suites The Blind Lady of NWA Catalyst Church Clean Eating Comstock Conflict Resolution Services Edward Jones - Sonny Brainerd, Financial Advisor Element Studio Fitness One Gym Forward Engineers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Gateway Planning The Gathering in Rogers NWA Easy Storage

Optimus Training and Development Pepper Source Plaza Technologies Inc. The Promenade Apartments at Pinnacle Hills Rausch Coleman Homes - Corporate Office Razorback Foundation, Inc. Red Carpet Salon & Spa Rockin' Pig Saloon Concert Venue Don Spann SSI Inc. of NWA Starbucks Coffee Therapon Skin Health TopNotch Real Estate Education C. Renee Wakefield, CPA Walter's Boot & Shoe Repair 1 year All Calls Plumbing LLC Bolder Coffee The Happy Wagon Integrative Dental Specialists One Communications "One Comm" Pacific Group Rogers Experimental House, Inc. Splash Carwash, Detail & Oil Change

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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 14, 2018 Presenting Sponsors:

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Presenting Sponsor:

Bailey & Oliver Law Firm First Western

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Gold Sponsor:

Host Sponsor:

Pet Supplies Plus

7 Brew Coffee

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4100 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant

3600 S.E. Guess Who Dr., Ste. 2, Bentonville

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 Presenting Sponsors:

Arkansas 529 College Investing Plans

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Presenting Sponsor:

Lewis Automotive Group

Gold Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:

OneDigital Health and Benefits

Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34 Cox Business

Meeting Sponsors:

Beall Barclay & Company

Location: Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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.

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NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology

1000 SE. Eagle Way, Bentonville

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