Chamber Voice of Business Magazine | April 2024

APR IL 2024 | Vo l. 19 Issue 4

Over 800 business and community leaders came together to celebrate the Rogers Lowell Chamber’s (RLC) 2023 accomplishments, Community Awards winners, and the Small Business of the Year. The event featured a brand-new luncheon format from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Rogers Convention Center.

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What’s INSIDE This Issue?

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04 ANNUAL CELEBRATION

12 small business corner

09 NEW MEMBER INVOICING

13 small business of the qtr 18 april RLC EVENTS

10 AMBASSADOR OF THE QTR

15 2024 concerts in rogers 19 upcoming signature EVENTS

11 FOCUS ON COMMUNITY

17 april art on the bricks Chamber Voice OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE | APRIL2024

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RLC CELEBRATES Business & Community Su

And the WINNERS are...

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Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award Dick Trammel Good Neighbor: Bill Watkins, Attorney, Watkins, Boyer, Gray & Curry Rogers-Lowell Spirit: Lacie Bray, Owner & Founder, Ozark Beer Co. Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker: Karen Davis, Planning & Community Development Director (PCED), City of Lowell Small Business of the Year: Arkansas Swim Academy Emerging Leader: Josh Vasquez, Market President, Generations Bank

Rogers-Lowell Spirit

Elbert S. Graham Elza Tucker Award

Small Business of the Year

Emerging Leader Award

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uccess What happened: Over 800 business and community leaders came together to celebrate the Rogers Lowell Chamber’s (RLC) 2023 accomplishments, Community Awards winners, and the Small Business of the Year. The event featured a brand-new luncheon format from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Rogers Convention Center.

The Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award: This award is the Rogers community’s highest honor. It’s presented each year in recognition of an individual who has contributed to the betterment of Rogers and the region.

The Rogers-Lowell Spirit Award: The Chamber recognizes a Rogers-Lowell Area organization, business or other group each year with this award for significant contribution to the betterment of our community.

event photography by Branch Photography

The Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker Award: This award is the Lowell community’s highest honor. It recognizes an individual for significant contribution to the betterment of Lowell and the region.

Small Business of the Year: Small businesses are a vital part of our local, regional and national economy. The RLC Small Business Council helps the Chamber identify and recognize four outstanding small businesses each quarter who are automatically qualified for this award.

Guest speaker, Jon Harrison: Jon’s mission is to transform workplace cultures into positive, thriving entities.

• For over 30 years, he has touched the lives of thousands of employees across the world and driven increased performance for their organizations through his process “The VIP Way.” • He helped us understand how to build a better culture and improve engagement with workers, creating a happier, more productive environment for retaining employees.

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Past Chairman Mike P had in 2023. Successe schools to set studen change. We also look

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Power and current Chair Tom Allen talked about the successes our Community and Chamber es such as the launch of our new brand and logo, continued partnership with the Rogers Public nts up for life after high school, and our work to be influencers for responsible growth and positive ked forward to 2024 and laid out our Vision/NEXT road map for the upcoming year.

All event photography by Branch Photography

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CHECK YOUR EMAIL!

NEW Membership Invoicing

WHAT’S NEW: We have made updates to our membership invoicing system, and in addition to continuing to mail paper invoices, members will now receive invoices via email with a link to pay invoices online.

• Chamber membership renewal notices will be emailed three months before memberships are due.

• Statements will be sent via email and no longer mailed. !!!ACTION REQUIRED!!! Please make sure your billing email address is up-to-date with the Chamber. Call Marni Rogers in Member Services at 479-619-3194 or send an email to marni@rogerslowell.com to confirm your billing email address.

WHY IT MATTERS: Every day, the Chamber puts forth a lot of effort to ensure that members maintain their good standing and prevent service interruptions.

• By emailing renewal notices, members can receive notices more quickly and use the member portal to make timely payments.

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AMBASSADOR of the Fourth Quarter

SUSIE KAHLER XTREME EXTERIORS HUSTLE IN HEELS COMMITTEE

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FOCUS on Community

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND of NWA Receives Prestigious Platinum Rating ANNUAL NWA HEALTH SUMMIT Hosted by NWA Council Arvest Launches FREE BILINGUAL FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE for Customers Whataburger DONATES TO NWA FOOD BANK AT COFFEE CONNECTION Benton County ELECTION RESULTS Special Thanks to OUR FIRST QUARTER SPONSORS

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SMALL BUSINESS Corner WHAT’S NEW: The final step of the Rogers Lowell Chamber rebranding is to update the website. This refresh includes updating the Small Business Toolkit and resource page.

WHY IT MATTERS: The Small Business Toolkit is our free online resource that provides information to start, run and grow your small business. Business owners will find links to articles and information on relevant topics facing the business community.

NEXT STEP: We are asking for your help in this process. As we strive to be the trusted source to businesses across the region, we want to provide as many links and resources as possible.

• If you have a free resource that truly helped your business whether articles, videos, podcasts, etc. please share them with us. A submission does not guarantee placement in the toolkit, but the more resources we can provide, the better we can serve business and community together.

PLEASE SUBMIT to steve@rogerslowell.com by April 30 Chamber Voice OF BUSINESS MAGAZINE | APRIL2024

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OUTSTANDING

SMALL BUSINESS of the First Quarter

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2024 CONCERTS in Rogers unveiled WALMART AMP is set to host a lineup that spans genres and generations. From the heart-pounding rhythms of rock legends to the soulful melodies of contemporary pop sensations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy under the starlit Arkansas sky.

Here’s a look at some of the 2024 headliners:

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Hozier Riley Green Greta Van Fleet NEEDTOBREATHE Parker McCollum Brooks & Dunn Whiskey Myers 21 Savage HARDY Hootie & the Blowfish Maggie Rogers Dierks Bentley Styx & Foreigner New Kids on the Block Bert Kreischer Pixies & Modest Mouse Sarah McLachlan The Doobie Brothers Cage the Elephant

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Niall Horan KIDZ BOP Tate McRae Lindsey Sterling Third Eye Blind The Barbie Movie: In Concert™ Halestorm & I Prevail Lainey Wilson Five Finger Death Punch Lauren Daigle +Live+ & Stone Temple Pilots Sammy Hagar Dan + Shay Star Wars: Retun of the Jedi Creed Rob Zombie Justin Moore & Randy Houser Melissa Etheridge & Jewel Meghan Trainor

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RAILYARD LIVE AT BUTTERFIELD STAGE in Downtown Rogers offers an intimate setting for music enthusiasts to revel in the sounds of local talent and acclaimed artists alike. Tucked away amidst the charm of historic Downtown Rogers, this hidden gem provides an up-close-and-personal experience that is as authentic as it is unforgettable.

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ART ON THE BRICKS World Art Day LET’S TAKE A WALK: Art on the Bricks Art Walk is excited to extend a warm invitation to join us in Downtown Rogers as we celebrate the upcoming World Art Day with our monthly Art on the Bricks Art Walk on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme, “A Garden of Expression: Cultivating Community Through Art,” resonates deeply with our mission to foster creativity and connection within our vibrant community.

WHY IT MATTERS: Art on the Bricks Art Walk, a program of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, is dedicated to providing welcoming and inclusive Third Space experiences to members of the community. Enjoy extended hours in retail shops, art galleries, and pop-up art exhibits on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

SPECIAL THANKS: T-Mobile, Renewal by Andersen, Rogers Experimental House, KNWA/Fox 24 News, iHEART Media, and Minuteman Press, in collaboration with local business owners, non-profit organizations, and talented artists from across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

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CO-SPONSOR | iHeart Media Location | Rogers Activity Center Address | 315 West Olive Street | Rogers

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