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PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS to Create Opportunities for Business & Community

We’re on a mission when it comes to helping attract new business and industry to our region. That’s why we’re so excited about last month’s announcement that we are becoming a professional soccer destination. Professional soccer teams will generate new tourism revenue for local businesses and a new quality of life amenity and attraction for our community.

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What’s INSIDE This Issue?

08 ����������Meet the 2024 Board of

Directors Nominees

13������������Columbus House and Hustle in Heels Convene for Care

14�����������Wiggins Named ASAE’s Partner of the Year

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Professional Soccer is Coming to NWA

16 �����������CRC Celebrated its 7th Anniversary 19 �����������Onyx Coffee Grows in Recognition 20����������Member Engagement Committee Visits 2 Special Members

22����������RLC & NWA Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 List

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Community-Based Scholarship Program Changing Lives

23����������ORT Improves Rogers Services 24����������Live Music in Rogers 26����������Peso Pluma Coming to Walmart AMP 32����������Ambassador of the Second Quarter 40����������New Members | May 2023 42����������Ribbon Cuttings | May 2023 44���������Membership Renewals | May 2023 45����������Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events

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CHAMBER STAFF Raymond Burns, CCE

Shelle Summers, IOM

J.R. Shaw, IOM

President/CEO

Executive Director/ Executive Vice President | DESTINATION Rogers

Senior Vice President of Member Services

rburns@rogerslowell.com

jr@rogerslowell.com

ssummers@rogerslowell.com

Vickie Grotts, IOM

Steve Cox, IOM

Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance

Senior Vice President of Economic Development

Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications

vickie@rogerslowell.com

steve@rogerslowell.com

brad@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips

Brad Phillips

Geovanny Sarmiento

Katie Burns

Senior Vice President of Community Development

Senior Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion

Vice President of Operations

ross@rogerslowell.com

geovanny@rogerslowell.com

katie@rogerslowell.com

Karen Wagaman

Sara Lynn Geiger

Vice President of Downtown Development

Vice President of Government Affairs

Creative Services Director

karen@rogerslowell.com

sara@rogerslowell.com

nick@rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins, TMP

Nick Smith

Skylar Rutherford

Maggie Matuschka

Director of Sales | DESTINATION Rogers

Special Events Coordinator

Marketing Communications Manager

luke@rogerslowell.com

Maggie@rogerslowell.com

skylar@rogerslowell.com

Lorraine Ducharme

Marni Rogers, IOM

Susana Silva

Finance Manager

Member Relations Manager

lorraine@rogerslowell.com

marni@rogerslowell.com

Mariana Osorio

Dane Clark

Community Engagement & Inclusion Manager

Sales & Services Coordinator | DESTINATION Rogers

Mariana@rogerslowell.com

dane@rogerslowell.com

Meredith Alvarez

Nyasha Bgoni

Customer Relations Specialist meredith@rogerslowell.com

Account Executive Susana@rogerslowell.com

Marketing Communications Manager Nyasha@rogerslowell.com

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

TREASURER

PRESIDENT/CEO

Mike Power

Michael Parker

Raymond Burns

First Security Bank

Nabholz

Rogers Lowell Chamber

CHAIRMAN-ELECT

PAST CHAIRMAN

MEMBER AT LARGE

Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners

Assembled Products Corporation

Generations Bank

2023 Directors

2024 Directors

2025 Directors

Kristen Boozman Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty

Bruce Barkley KHBS/KHOG

Brent Massey CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

Dean Fisher Glad Manufacturing Company

Eric Pianalto Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Brad Crain Arvest Bank Benton County

Angela GraysonGA Precipice IP, PLLC

Gaven Smith J.B. Hunt Transportation, Inc.

Jaclyn Henderson* Regions Bank

Mat Mozzoni Cox Business

Stennett Thompkins AAA Insurance

Carey Lingenfelter Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club

Chris Blair Northwest Health

Brandy Tuft* Forvis

Michelle Wynn Child Care Aware of NWA

Knight Weis* Signature Bank of Arkansas

Josh VasquezCD Encore Bank

Jason Adams Benchmark Group

Tom Allen

Erin Kiefer

Josh Vasquez

Ex-Officio Directors Andrea Allen

Cole Shields

Peter Lane

Rafael Rios

Onyx Coffee Lab

Pinnacle Hills Promenade

Walton Arts Center

Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria at the 1907

Daizy Andrade

Cathy Foraker

Mayor Chris Moore

University of Arkansas

AT&T (retired)

City of Lowell

Dr. Dennis Rittle Northwest Arkansas Community College

Andrew Branch

David Foster

Barry Moehring

NWA National Airport-XNA

APAC - Central, Inc.

Benton County Judge

Austin Bryan

Bradley Hardin

Joey Msall

Hogan Taylor

AEP/SWEPCO

Black Hills Energy

Lane Crider

Mayor Greg Hines

Lulu Peredo

Beaver Water District

City of Rogers

Runway Group

Ever Cuellar

Tom Hopper

Dr. Jeff Perry

First Security Bank

TallChamps, LLC

Rogers Public Schools

Mike Dodge

Corry Hull

Kraig PomrenkeDM

Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

BHC Insurance

Embassy Suites NW Arkansas

Keri EarwoodMS

Tonya Jackson

Mickey Rapier

Shelter Insurance

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Fellowship Bible Church of NWA

Dr. Jim Rollins Northwest Technical Institute

Matt Taliaferro Boys & Girls Club of Benton County

Denise Thomas World Trade Center Arkansas

Dick Trammel Chairman Emeritus

Jeff Wood

– Division Chair (CD - Community Development, MS - Member Services, ED - Economic Development, GA - Government Affairs, DM - Destination Marketing) – Audit Committee Member

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INTRODUCTION

from the RLC SVP of Marketing Communications Welcome to the August Chamber Voice: We’re halfway through the year! I think you’ll enjoy this issue of the Chamber Voice magazine. It will help you stay up to date on everything Chamber. Here are some of my favorite stories that highlight how we’re serving business and community together:

Our Cover Story: On July 12 our President and CEO, Raymond Burns, and Rogers Lowell Chamber Staff, attended the press conference announcing and welcoming United Soccer League (USL) Arkansas to Rogers.

Brad Phillips senior vice president of marketing communications

• USL Arkansas is committed to developing a 5,000+ seat multipurpose stadium nestled in the heart of the Pinnacle Hills entertainment district.

• What they’re saying: “The Rogers Lowell Chamber is happy to welcome USL Professional Soccer to Rogers and NWA. This rounds out our sports and entertainment amenities and will help us attract world class talent for our world class companies,” said Burns.

Getting back to school: August means it’s time for the school year to start

again. We’re getting ready to welcome back our teachers, staff, and students: • Thanking teachers and staff: On August 10, we’re celebrating BRAD@rogerslowell.com our annual Thank-A-Teacher Celebration. This year we’re including ALL staff from teachers and administrators to janitorial staff. When it comes to education it truly takes a village. It’s important we recognize everyone helping our students attain a good education.

• Changing lives: That’s what the Community-Based Scholarship Program is doing. It’s administered through a partnership of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, the Rogers Development Foundation, and the Rogers Public Schools.

These scholarships increase access to higher education for graduating high school students and open doors to career opportunities that are otherwise not possible. Read the full story on page 33.

Check out these stories, too: Learn how Hustle in Heels gave back to women in need with their feminine hygiene drive at Columbus House Brewing. Meet our Ambassador of the Second Quarter. Find out what’s happening in our community in our popular “Focus on Community” feature section. Here are a couple of stories this issue: • Recognition grows for local coffee shop.

• Ozark Regional announces new & improved services in Rogers.

Dig Deeper: Our staff works hard to curate and tell stories from our community and members. Reading this monthly digital magazine helps you stay connected. We hope you enjoy this issue.

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Rogers Welcoming USL Arkansas to NWA USL Arkansas (United Soccer League) is bringing men’s and women’s pro teams to Rogers and will build a 5,000-seat stadium. The teams will be the state’s first professional soccer club and are expected to start playing in their respective leagues in 2026. The men’s team is expected to begin playing before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, while the women’s team will start after it.

• The site for its state-of-the-art sports venue at the corner of W. Green Acres Rd. & S. 41st St. will be rezoned under the Uptown Commercial Mixed Use (U-COM) and Uptown Entertainment (U-ENT) classifications. This paves the way for construction of a much-anticipated sports facility that received approval for rezoning during the City of Rogers Planning Commission meeting on July 18.

• While the preliminary estimate is about $15 million, a more definitive cost is expected during the design process. The stadium will be a modular facility allowing flexibility based on market needs and may also be used for community events, concerts, graduations, or high school sports.

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Backgrounder: Soccer is the world’s most popular sport with 3.5 billion fans worldwide, and the 2026 World Cup will hold games in North America, including drive markets Dallas, Kansas City and Houston.

• Why it matters: A soccer-centric stadium will turn an international eye onto the NWA metro.

Travelers will be visiting Rogers, many for the first time, to attend future USL games.

The big picture: Professional sports teams are keystones of destination development. Here are some of the benefits:

• Economic Development: Through investment, payroll, local revenues and infrastructure improvements.

• Community Development: Through partnerships, youth programs, non-profit outreach, and public awareness.

• Tourism Impact: Through lodging and restaurant revenue that support jobs, draw additional amenities, and create new employment and career opportunities.

By the numbers: Since its inception USL teams and stadiums have resulted in over $6 billion in economic impact.

Each USL team and stadium generate between $50-$200 million in economic impact each year depending on the market.

Bottom line: Professional soccer is a big win for Rogers and Northwest Arkansas, adding to the growing list of reasons to live, work and play in our region.

Dig deeper: Watch the full announcement press conference.

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Meet the 2024 Nominees for the Board of Directors Your Chamber welcomes individuals, businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations and representatives of government, education and industry to our membership. We are a diverse and inclusive Chamber.

Our members, partners and investors come to learn, to teach, to grow, to connect and to give back to our community. They invest their time and money knowing that it takes all of us to build a vibrant community and sustain future success.

Investing in the future: Volunteering for board service is an investment in the community. Board of Directors do it because they share our Vision and understand that supporting the work of our Mission will get us there. We thank them for their service, leadership and fiduciary duty that contributes to our longterm success.

The Board Nominating Process: • The Chamber’s Bylaws state that additional nominees may be added to the Nominating Committee recommendation by a nominating petition signed by at least 15 Chamber members in good standing.

• All nominating petitions must be submitted to the President/CEO of the Rogers Lowell Chamber within ten days of the publishing of the Nominating Committee Report. This deadline is August 18, 2023.

• If no additional names are submitted by the membership, the Board of Directors will certify the six candidates submitted by the Nominating Committee at its September board meeting.

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Andrea Allen Co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab Andrea is head of operations for all Onyx cafes and for the roastery.

Andrea manages all things people, and she creates and develops Onyx leadership roles. She also holds the title of 2021 U.S. Barista Champion and the runner-up 2020 World Barista Champion. In her spare time, she is hanging out with her husband and two daughters, an avid runner, and a barrel-racer (at the local rodeo).

Austin Bryan Senior Wealth Manager & Certified Financial Planner® at Hogan Taylor Austin merges his tax and financial background to enhance his client’s experience. Austin graduated from the Leadership Greater Little Rock Class 2017 and since moving to Northwest Arkansas has graduated from the Leadership Benton County Class of 2021. His non-profit work includes the Arkansas Food Bank, the Leadership Benton County Alumni Association, Bentonville Moves Coalition Committee Member and most recently with Best Friends in NWA to honor their 2 rescue dogs. Austin and his wife, Anna, live in Bentonville where they are raising Sloane (7) and Gio (1). When Austin is not working you can find him traveling, riding the OZ trails, and cheering on his hometown Carolina Panthers.

Ever Cuellar Community Banker at First Security Bank, Rogers Ever has been in banking for almost 13 years in various roles ranging from part-time teller to mortgage lender. Cuellar is originally from Santa Ana, El Salvador but has lived in Northwest Arkansas for close to 20 years. Bringing resources to underserved communities and communities to the resources First Security Bank offers is his ultimate goal. Ever currently resides in Rogers with his wife Shelby who is a schoolteacher at Janie Darr Elementary. The couple have 2 daughters and a dog named Rebar. The family loves the outdoors and spends as much time as possible camping, cycling, swimming or playing outside. They love this area and are proud to be a part of the Northwest Arkansas community.

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John McKay Senior Director of Manufacturing for The Clorox Company, Glad & Brita Division John oversees the Rogers Glad Facility, which employs over 700 people and has been a part of the community for 50+ years. John has worked for Clorox for 9 years. Before Clorox, he spent 15 years at Procter & Gamble in multiple locations. John earned his Chemical Engineering degree from Louisiana St. University. John is a Georgia native and moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2016. He and his wife, Kristi, have been married for 25 years. They have 4 children that keep him very busy during his spare time.

Ryan Dagley Rogers Market President for Signature Bank of Arkansas Ryan started at Signature Bank of Arkansas in May 2008 after working for another financial institution. In college, he worked as a teller and had the opportunity to take the management training program which lasted two years and gave him experience in each department of the bank. At 26, he became vice president and commercial lender.

Three years later, he was promoted to senior vice president and loan manager of the Bentonville market. He stayed in this role for 10 years before joining the Rogers team.

Trevor Hensley Vice President of Marketing for Crafton Tull Trevor is a Certified Professional Services Marketer and is a member of the Ozarks Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services.

He is a Certified Remote Pilot and operates drones to capture commercial aerial photography and videography. He is a graduate of Leadership Owasso, Oklahoma and graduated from Leadership Benton County in 2023. Trevor is a member of the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of The Urban Land Institute (ULI) and serves on the Public Relations Committee for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Arkansas. He and his wife Stephanie live in Bentonville with their two children.

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Entertainment: Enjoy singing, dancing and artistical performances Arts & Culture: Explore exhibits, live art demonstrations, caricatures, make-your-own art station, face painting, photo booth selfies, temporary tattoos, and other fun, family activities

Foodie Adventure: Delicious cultural foods, free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks from PepsiCo, the ARVEST Bank hot dog stand, and the popular Battle of the Chefs competition

Outdoor Fun: Discover the new Playard for kids at Railyard Park, family games, and the inaugural Kids & Pet Parade with fun awards, prizes, and giveaways for participants

Marketplace: Get to know new places to shop by meeting our community’s diverse group of small businesses and entrepreneurs exhibiting their products and services in fun ways

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Convening for Care Hustle in Heels partnered with Columbus House Brewery to support local women in need. #WomanOwned #WomanBrewed This Feminine Hygiene Drive was held on Thursday, July 13 at Columbus House Brewery.

Empowered women empower women: Attendees enjoyed a fun evening of networking and donating feminine hygiene products while learning from CHB owner and head brewer, Carey Ashworth.

What was donated: All sizes and varieties of: tampons, pads, liners, wipes, washes, etc.!

• Hustle in Heels had 2 large bags, a large laundry hamper and half of a pallet of feminine hygiene products donated at the event. Thank you to U by Kotex and Kimberly-Clark for the generous donation of half a pallet, shipped directly to 7Hills Donation Center.

• All products were donated to local women in need at 7Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville.

• Missed it? Watch our Reel!

Who are we? Hustle in Heels is an initiative of the Rogers Lowell Chamber dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a modern approach.

• No membership required—all are welcome! #HeelsNotRequired • Volunteer opportunity: Hustle in Heels will select the 2024 Committee in Fall/Winter 2023 • Programming: We host four quarterly luncheons per year and two social or pop-up events per month

Get Connected: Contact Skylar Rutherford at hih@rogerslowell.com with any questions!

• Tell your gal pals about Hustle in Heels and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn! • Subscribe to The Leading Lady bi-weekly newsletter here!

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RLC’s Luke Wiggins named ASAE’s Partner of the Year Congratulations Luke! It’s always a joy to celebrate personal achievements and honors for our Chamber staff. Last week our own Luke Wiggins, Director of Sales with the Chamber’s Destination Rogers division, was named Partner of the Year by the Arkansas Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

• A big deal: The award is presented to an associate member who has demonstrated exemplary

support of the association’s community and programs through attendance and willingness to help with projects when called upon.

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Why it matters: Landing and keeping the meetings and conventions business in Rogers creates economic development for our hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other services. It supports job creation and generates local tax revenue.

• Honored as the most valuable partner of such an organization means Luke has invested his time, talent, and resources to create and grow relationships with those planners by not only winning their business but also earning their trust and respect.

• Since joining our team in 2017, Luke has established himself as a respected and helpful colleague to all in our leisure and hospitality industry. His professional development achievements include being named to Destinations International 30 Under 30 list in 2019 and earning his Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) Certification from Southeast Tourism Society.

The big picture: ASAE brings together people with common interests concerning Arkansas associations and their activities. Members are the who’s who of associations in the Natural State and collectively conduct hundreds of meetings and conventions across Arkansas.

Destination Rogers continues to invest partnership dollars and time with ASAE, creating opportunities for tourism development, professional development, and community development.

Dig deeper: Learn more about the other awards presented by ASAE here.

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Central Referral Connection Celebrated its

7th Anniversary!

Jacque proud ly pa

ssed the torch to S usana!

What happened: We celebrated the 7-year anniversary of Central Referral Connection (CRC) in Rogers, a popular networking program of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, on July 14 at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill!

Why it matters: CRC is a free business-to-business (B2B) networking and referral event for all Northwest Arkansas businesses. It helps our small business community make connections and generate leads.

• We meet at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Rogers each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and the Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Fayetteville each Friday at 9:00 a.m.

• Chamber staff member Susana Silva leads the group, which is open to both Chamber members and non-members.

A month-long celebration: To help us celebrate all month long, Golden Corral featured a special Continental Breakfast Buffet with assorted pastries, coffee, seasonal fruit, and more each week.

Passing the torch: CRC founder and former RLC Account Executive, Jacque Eakins attended this celebratory CRC meeting and passed the torch along to one of RLC’s newest additions, Susana Silva.

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Focus on Community is a monthly feature sharing news and information about the businesses and people who make the RogersLowell Area a great place to live, work, play and invest.

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Recognition Grows for Local Coffee Shop Headquartered in Downtown Rogers, Onyx What’s Next: Onyx Coffee Lab will continue to Coffee Lab has become a staple in Northwest Arkansas. From their fair-trade sourced coffee, delicious chocolate, and refreshing teas it is no wonder Onyx Coffee is now internationally known.

• Since their opening in 2012, Onyx has grown tremendously, moved their headquarters, and started offering subscriptions to their coffee.

Lights, camera, action! In 2021 Andrea Allen,

be an integral part of the NWA Community and beyond. They are helping to make Rogers and NWA one of the best places to live, work, and play. Check out these new things: • Delivery: You can now subscribe and get your coffee delivered straight to you.

• Onyx Social Rides: Meet at Hail Fellow Met in Johnson every Thursday for a bike ride and enjoy 15% off on your order back on the patio.

Co-Owner of Onyx, participated in the 2021 World Barista Championship where she won first place. Allen will be featured in a new film series, “The Road to Milan,” which follows her on her journey to the World Barista competition which took place in Milan, Italy. The docuseries showcases how Andrea Allen, with support of coowner and husband Jon Allen, started in Rogers, Arkansas and crossed the Atlantic to be victorious in Italy winning her the title: World’s Best Barista.

Presented by Pacific Barista Series and made by MadeWidly, its no surprise that the docuseries has already won awards: • Official Selection- 2023 Oregon Documentary Film Festival • Official Selection- 2023 New York City Independent Film Festival

RadioFacts Highlight On June 21, 2023 RadioFacts magazine highlighted Onyx Coffee Lab in a list of its 30 best coffee shops in the country.

• What they’re saying: “Onyx Coffee Lab… is a specialty coffee roaster celebrated for its diverse range of coffee drinks, including pour-over, espresso, and cold brew. They also offer coffee beans and coffee-making equipment.”- Radio Facts A U G U S T 2 0 2 3 | w w w. R o g e r s L o w e l l . c o m

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Get to know Pet Supplies Plus & Pediatrics Plus The big picture: The Member Engagement Committee’s goal is to foster a membership community where all members are connected, informed, engaged and feel supported. By visiting members, the committee provides valuable information, delivers value, and ultimately helps members grow business and build community together.

Pet Supplies Plus

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Pediatrics Plus

What we do: The Committee stays busy all year

Next stop: Committee Chair and Ambassador

long visiting members to help: • Connect members with other members to help increase exposure and build their customer base • Inform members how to maximize their investment to foster growth in business and community • Engage members by visiting key staff and showing them opportunities that best suit their needs • Support members through mentoring and being a trusted and reliable resource for their business

Candice Holt recently visited with Pediatrics Plus, located at 2323 W. Chestnut Street, in Rogers. The vision of Pediatrics Plus is to empower children to conquer their world. After one year of being present in the Northwest Arkansas community, they have a lot to celebrate.

• Pediatrics Plus celebrated one year of being open in our community in July offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy), Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech therapy.

First stop: Volunteer Samantha McLelland and Chamber staffer Marni Rogers recently visited Pet Supplies Plus, located at 4327 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., in Rogers.

• Pet Supplies Plus is a pet store carrying a wide variety of foods, toys and supplies for any pet.

They are also a proud Kids & Pet Parade sponsor for the NWA Community Showcase coming September 16.

Dig deeper: Follow the Chamber on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on how the Member Engagement Committee is helping the Chamber serve business and community together.

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Chamber Partners Make Up Nearly 50% of NWA Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 List Congratulations to the NWA Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 honorees for 2023, a list that includes young business and community leaders from throughout the NWA and Fort Smith metro area.

Congratulations to our Chamber partners who made the list: • Trent Addington, Walmart • Rosie Castillo, Arvest Bank • Dr. Jeff Coats, Bentonville Eye Care • Bethany Freeman, Harvest Group • Willie Hansburg, Sam’s Club • Shannon Jones, TheatreSquared • Cameron Magee, avad3 Event Production • James McMillan, BHC Insurance • Omar Mejia, Arvest Bank • Megan Murdock, Colliers Arkansas • Anna Keogh Stamps, PE, CFM, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. • Stacy Tan, SupplyPike • Irlna Tantchou, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Highlands Oncology Group • Rusty Tate, PE, Garver • Bethany Kiehlbauch Taylor, Gratsy • Justin Teague, Citizens Bank • Jose Valdez, JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Joshua Wheatley, Signature Bank of Arkansas

Why it matters: The Rogers Lowell Chamber’s partners made up nearly 50% of the Forty Under 40 list.

Our Chamber partners are vital to helping fulfill our mission by being active players in our community making Rogers and NWA a place where you can live, work, and play.

What’s next: Honorees will be recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, Arkansas.

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Ozark Regional Transit Announces New & Improved Services in Rogers The new Route 51: After listening to the public

About Ozark Regional Transit: ORT has been

serving the NWA community for nearly 50 years: • Fayetteville: Two Fixed and three OnDemand Transit (ODT) Routes • Springdale: Two Fixed and two ODT Routes • Rogers: Three ODT Routes • Bentonville: Three ODT Routes • Express bus service between Fayetteville and Bentonville • Curb-to-curb service is offered in all four Why it matters: ORT is helping our community cities with Fixed-Route or ODT Service and get to where they need to go – literally - all while — to a more limited extent — in rural areas making an impact on our economy and quality of and smaller cities in Washington, Benton and life.

Carroll counties, Monday through Friday (also • By the numbers: According to the American on Saturday in Bentonville and Rogers) Public Transportation Association, 87% of trips on public transit have a direct impact Special note: All ORT vehicles are wheelchair on the local economy. Of all riders, 71% are accessible, and all Fixed Route and ODT buses employed and 7% are students. running are bicycle friendly. concurrently for a morning and afternoon period.

Dig deeper: Information on curb-to-curb service, Fixed-Route transit and ODT can be obtained by calling ORT at (479) 756-5901 or visit ORT’s website: www.ozark.org. and looking at ridership data, Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) created a new and improved schedule and route, Route 51.

• This route is gleaned from peak usage times in Rogers and will have both a Fixed and OnDemand Transit service running concurrently for a morning and afternoon period.

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Destination Rogers: Experience the Excitement of Live Music Downtown Rogers: Enjoy FREE live music at Railyard Live at Butterfield Stage every weekend this summer. Bring your lawn chairs, bikes, or blankets and relax on the grass.

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Music Moves & NWA Jazz Society Present: Railyard Jazz & Blues Block Party 2023 Local Showcase Thursday Charlie Redd & The Full Flava Kings Emmanuel Cortez w. DJ Alfaro 808 All Things Led Zepplin: A Tribute Benjamin Del Shreve Band Ying Yang Twins & Paul Wall Hillberry Bluegrass Night Grateful Dead Night

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Gospel & Soul Night The Burney Sisters w. Sarah Lily Aaron Kamm & The One Drops The Mixtapes Sabor Kolombia - Espiritu Libre Ultra Suede Funk Factory JD Clayton Oktoberfest Beer Festival

Get your free tickets now!

FAQs | Promo Sizzle Reel | Railyard Live Downtown Impact

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Biggest stage house in the state: Rock and roll in Uptown Rogers at the Walmart AMP this summer.

The 2023 Cox Concert Series is not over so there’s still plenty of fun to be had:

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Lana Del Rey 3 Doors Down with Candlebox Luke Bryan with Chayce Beckham, Ashley Cooke & Jackson Dean Boy George & Culture Club Pantera with Lamb of God The Smashing Pumpkins with Interpol & Rival Sons Beck & Phoenix with Weyes Blood & Sir Chloe KIDZ BOP Sam Hunt Jelly Roll Peso Pluma Peso Pluma Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert Tenacious D Jason Aldean Queens of the Stone Age Koe Wetzel with Wade Bowen & Tanner Usrey Shinedown with Papa Roach & Spiritbox ODESZA with TOKiMONSTA, QRTR & OLAN The All-American Rejects Sting

The Walmart AMP is walkable from restaurants and shops in the Pinnacle Hills area, Topgolf, and the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas.

• Walking from the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall and Village on the Creeks is also possible for those willing to walk the extra mile - literally.

Get tickets now and enjoy your visit to #RogersArkansas.

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Peso Pluma coming to Walmart AMP Why it’s a big deal What’s happening: The Walmart AMP announced on June 29 that Peso Pluma would be coming to the nationally renowned amphitheater.

• Tickets went on sale the next day at 10:00 a.m. and people flooded the website.

• The AMP had to stop ticket sales when the website crashed due to the high volume of users.

Who is Peso Pluma: Peso Pluma is a popular Mexican singer, rapper, and musician. Learning to play the guitar during his teens, he developed his craft by writing songs inspired by regional Mexican music.

He is an accomplished artist who has been making headlines with his stats: • Became the first artist to dominate Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global 200 (excluding the U.S). simultaneously, with two songs: “Ella Baila Sola” with Eslabon Armado and “BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 55” with Bizarrap.

• Made Spotify Mexico history as the first Mexican artist to lead the Daily Top Artists Mexico chart.

• Holds 10 positions on the Billboard Global 200 and four songs on the Spotify Top 50 Global.

Why it matters: The Hispanic/Latino community is an integral part of Rogers and NWA. It’s important that we support our diverse communities through multi-cultural arts, dining, and entertainment for us to be a welcoming place where people want to live, work, and play. Thanks to The Walmart AMP for making that possible.

What’s next: After seeing the outstanding response from the community, it was announced that Peso Pluma would be playing a second show.

• Peso Pluma will perform on Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4.

• Get your tickets now!

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DARBY GETS IT RIGHT WEEKNIGHTS

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some of the updated architecture in Downtown Rogers

Downtown Rogers Economic Development Backgrounder: In 2014 and 2015 the City of Rogers worked with elected officials, community leaders, Downtown Rogers stakeholders and the Rogers Lowell Chamber to create the Downtown Rogers Initiative Plan. This document, combined with a community assessment for the Chamber Vision 2030, provided vision and inspiration to invest and reinvest in the core of our city.

Since that time, the Chamber has used 2016 as a benchmark to track capital improvements on Downtown commercial property including that owned by city government, schools, the Rogers Historical Museum and all other commercial property, including multi-family. The numbers are based on the figures found in the City of Rogers Monthly Building Reports.

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One of the buildings in Downtown Rogers CUrrently Undergoing Renovations

What’s happening: Several specific construction and renovation projects have been identified as additional benchmarks that have included significant commitment and to investing in Downtown Rogers. These announcement spawned calls at the Chamber that indicated there was additional interest investment in Downtown Roger. Some of these significant projects include: • Renovation of Lake Atalanta Park and Trails • Renovation of the Lane Hotel • Construction of Railyard Bike Park • Adaptive reuse of Ozark Beer Company • Adaptive reuse of the Dollar Saver • Construction of Railyard Park and Butterfield Stage • Construction of The District in Downtown Rogers • Adaptive reuse of The 120 Tapas Bar • Renovation of The Harris Baking Company • The announcement of First Street Flats

Building for the future: Projects large and small continue to reflect impressive capital improvements/ investments being made in Downtown Rogers. The new construction of First Street Flats--a mixed use property with 121 apartment units now being built under the historic watertower—caused the building permits filed by private entities for commercial properties in Q1 and Q2 of 2023 to more than double over the previous 6 years. *Q2 saw an increase in commercial capital Improvements from $24.45 Million to $59.16 Million. A 56% jump over total improvements made from 2016 through Q1 2023.

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Spreading Messages of Love Through Art NWA, you’re invited! The Northwest Arkansas

We love NWA Northwest Arkansas is an

community is invited to share messages of love through art.

• Artwork by K-12 students, non-profit organizations, artists, and others will be displayed during the month of October at Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, Rogers, AR. • An artist reception is scheduled 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 12 during Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

incredible mix of natural sites and urban delights.

• From our distinctive downtowns, award winning restaurants, coffee shops and breweries and unique, locally owned businesses, each city offers both small town appeal and big city convenience.

• Outdoor adventures abound in our beautiful parks, bike trails and waterways.

What to expect: No matter your age or your

experience creating art, The NW Arkansas LOVE Project will give you the chance to express what Executive Artistic Director, Karen Blessen, and her you love about our home region when you team at 29 Pieces, created The American Love submit your own work of art on paper.

Project (theamericanloveproject.org) in 2021.

• Schools are especially encouraged to • Blessen is partnering with Art on the Bricks, participate and share this community message a program of the Rogers Lowell Chamber, as the educators of the young people who are to invite students, artists, and everyone from our future.

Northwest Arkansas to spread messages of • K-12 entries will be juried and these emerging love and kindness. artists who win will receive recognition and • The exhibition will replicate public art cash prizes. experiences that Blessen inspired through the American Love Project, including 4,000+ Get involved: This opportunity is open to works of art by people in 24 states and the people of all ages. We invite you to participate.

District of Columbia.

Seeking individuals, teachers, students, artists, non-profit organizations, church groups, clubs, You are invited to help engage, involve, and and business owners. inspire the NWA community and use art to teach, • If you bring people together for classes, share, and live the Ideals of love and kindness. workshops, meetings, parties, please consider • The mission of 29 Pieces, and the NW providing a providing a makers station for a Arkansas LOVE Project, is to awaken, uplift and fun team and community building experience. give voice to the creative spirit and to make All entries must be square format on paper, 8 genuine, positive social change through art. ½” x 8 ½” or 17” x 17” in size.

• With so many things to LOVE about Northwest Arkansas, we invite everyone in our Digital art: Submissions of digitally created art community to be part of a regional art project are also being accepted and will be displayed - the Northwest Arkansas LOVE Project. during the October Art on the Bricks Art Walk, online and as part of an immersive multi-media experience coming to Downtown Rogers. Visit www.artonthebricks.com for more information.

Backgrounder: Dallas based artist, writer, and

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Ericka Young-Melber Named Second Quarter Outstanding Ambassador Celebrating our Ambassadors: Ericka Young-Melber arned the Rogers Lowell Chamber Ambassador of the Second Quarter for 2023. Congratulations Ericka!

Meet Ericka: She is the owner of Young’s Moving Service; a local, award-winning, moving company. Ericka started the company at the age of 17 and has been in business for over ten years.

• Young’s Moving Service is the only 100 percent womanowned moving company in the state of Arkansas.

• On a mission: They have remained a debt free company, so they are able to pour more resources into their staff and the community.

• One of the best: The business has won local awards including “Best of the Best” for the last five years and continues to show great growth.

• Reliable and professional: Services are designed to cater to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. This makes them the go-to-choice for anyone in need of a reliable and professional moving company.

More about Ericka: She is a mother of five and a devoted wife with her number one supporter being her husband, Nick.

Together, you can catch them on Beaver Lake boating, working in the garden or traveling around to see new things.

• Ericka enjoys serving at Northwest Church, volunteering as an Ambassador with our Chamber, and giving her time to the local Rogers Iron Wrestling club.

Headshot by Keith Branch Photography

Ericka Young Young’s Moving Service | 479.276.1738 | YoungsMovingService@gmail.com go.youngsmovingservice.com | “Moving the most, from coast to coast.”

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Community-Based Scholarship Program Changing Lives

Since 1991 the Rogers Development

Inspiring future donors: Participation in the

Foundation, in partnership with Rogers Public Schools and the Chamber, has served as the scholarship administrator for graduating high school seniors through the Community-Based Scholarship Program (CBSP).

scholarship program demonstrates and inspires philanthropy as past student recipients have shown to be more likely themselves to “give back” to the community. By giving a little, our community donors make a big difference in the lives of others.

Why it matters: Education is one of the powerful pillars of success for our strong and vibrant Rogers-Lowell area community, making our CBSP program an essential key to opening doors to higher education opportunities.

An investment in our community: Scholarships are a strategic investment that empowers families and communities, returning value for a lifetime.

Measuring impact: Since its inception, through You can make a difference: Become a the generous support of our donors, CBSP has distributed $8,847,513to 5,252 students in the Rogers Public Schools.

Community-based scholarships impact lives: We’re increasing access to higher

scholarship partner by contacting the Scholarship Coordinator with Rogers Public Schools at (479) 636-3910.

• Learn more here or at rogersscholarships.com.

education for graduating high school students and opening doors to career opportunities otherwise not possible.

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RLC Partnership with Right to Start Celebrating Entrepreneurship It’s our mission: One of the key focus areas of our mission-work is Small Business and Entrepreneurial Development. This work connects entrepreneurs to resources to start, run, and grow their businesses.

• The Chamber is excited to partner with Right to Start to help expand our work.

What’s happening: Right to Start is the national Non-Governmental Organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority.

• They are hosting “Celebration of Entrepreneurship” at The Momentary in Bentonville on Tuesday August 22, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• The event is open to entrepreneurs and business owners from across the region.

The big picture: Right to Start has six advocates in Northwest Arkansas who bring the voice of underrepresented entrepreneurs to civic leaders and work with policymakers to reduce barriers so that everyone can start and build their dream business.

This is a first-of-its-kind event celebrating entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs from the region.

Here’s what you’ll get from it: • Unveiling new data from GoDaddy on local entrepreneurs • Highlighting best practices and policy options to support entrepreneurs • Connecting entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders

RSVP required: It will be fun, impactful and is free to attend (although RSVP is required here). We hope you will join members of the Chamber at the event!

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Washington Regional’s Emergency Department Earns Lantern Award

The first in the state: to earn this award,

What they’re saying: The Emergency

Washington Regional’s Emergency Department was also one of only 53 departments to be recognized in the world.

• The department has 37 beds and serves nearly 55,000 patients each year from across the NWA region.

Department’s Danita Mullins, RN, said: ‘The Washington Regional emergency department team is honored to receive this award. This achievement shows our team members’ dedication to their patients and to fulfilling Washington Regional’s vision of being the best place for our patients to receive care and the best place for our staff to provide that care.”

How it works: the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) awards emergency departments the Lantern Award based on applications they receive that exemplify these values: • Leadership - Practice/Operations • Advocacy • Research

Dig deeper: Learn more about what Washington Regional did to earn this prestigious award.

Qualification: Departments must answer both qualitative and quantitative questions to ensure they qualify for the distinction.

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Members of the 2023 class of Leadership Benton County Visit the State’s Capitol

How we’re getting NextGen leaders activated & engaged What we do: RLC fosters up-and-coming leaders to prepare them for challenges and opportunities facing Northwest Arkansas.

• Why it matters: Our programming develops leadership skills and competencies, provides education on local community issues and resources, and gives hands-on experience applying learnings in the real world. The result is a source of diverse leaders for NWA. • Making an impact: These leaders serve as catalysts for positive change and sustainers of our region’s quality of life.

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How we do it: We’re preparing and activating leaders for the future through three different programs.

• Arvest First Leadership invests in the future of our community by providing an innovative, studentfocused program promoting personal growth and leadership development opportunities.

• Leadership Benton County provides leadership training specific to the regional issues facing the county and serves as the Chamber’s training ground for future leaders.

• NWA Emerging Leaders is offered to dedicated professionals actively engaged in the Northwest Arkansas community. The program develops candidates for public and private boards, commissions and leadership opportunities and gets individuals ready to serve and lead our growing and diverse regional community.

What’s next: We’ve offered these programs for years to encourage young up-and-coming leaders to get involved with the Chamber and our community. This year, we’ve focused on how we make all our programs and initiatives attractive to these next generation of leaders.

• By inviting NextGen with personal communications to engage and participate in our events.

• By widening our NextGen appeal with the development of new programs and adjusting existing ones based upon their feedback.

• By conducting sessions with our NextGen Taskforce. This helps lead and guide the Chamber on upand-coming business and community issues that our younger generations are facing and shows them how we can help be a resource to address solutions.

Dig deeper: Get more details about leadership programs here.

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Saturday, September 14 8:30 am - 11:30 am Supply Chain Hall of Fame 5111 W JB Hunt Drive, Rogers

The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders is hosting a free series,

designed to answer all of your questions about running for political office. Whether you want to serve on a school board, the state legislature, or in Congress, this half-day program will bring experts and veteran politicians together to discuss the finer points of running for office, and provide advice and guidance on how to run a successful campaign.

What to expect: A one-day bootcamp to

prepare YOU to run for public office. Whether you are considering a campaign, ready to file the paperwork, or just learn more about the process.

This is a crash course in everything that goes into running for local, state or federal seat.

The day will dive into our four main areas: 1.

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Campaign Communication Fundraising Social Media Connecting to Voters

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October 4 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Rogers Activity Center 315 West Olive Street Rogers

Largest and Longest Running Job Fairs in Arkansas: The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Job Fairs (Spring and Fall) are FREE to job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes to hand out to potential employers.

Employers: Exhibit booth space is available on

a first-come, first-served basis: this is a perfect opportunity for employers to search for the right employees and get a head start on hiring needs for the holidays. Reserve exhibit booth space today to ensure access to the hundred of job seekers expected to attend. A booth registration includes space for two people.

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October 6 8:00 am - 6:30 pm The Creeks Golf & RV Resort 1499 South Main Street Cave Springs

October 26 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Railyard Park 216 South 1st Street Downtown Rogers

Contests & Prizes, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food: Players can test their skills in the

hole-in-one, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests. Prizes will be awarded for top finishing team and individual contest winners. Each golfer will receive complimentary beverages and snacks. Breakfast will be served for the morning golfers. Lunch will be served to every golfer. It's a great way to treat yourself, reward company employees and say thank you to special clients on the golf course.

Not a golfer? Sponsoring the 2023 Chamber Golfer Tournament is an effective, low-cost way to promote your company and raise your company's profile in the community.

Sponsorship packages include the opportunity to reach all golf participants and be recognized by the Chamber.

Contact the Chamber's Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@RogersLowell.com for sponsorship details.

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Small bites, desserts and beverages:

Taste of Rogers, in partnership with the City of Rogers, will feature an impressive array of food prepared by local chefs featuring the city’s culinary excellence and diversity. Join us for an evening with an eclectic audience of young professionals, chamber businesses, visitors, and food enthusiasts from across NWA. The evening will be filled with live music, amazing tastes, and beer and wine.

We encourage you to purchase your tickets as this event sells out quickly. Tickets are available for purchase for $25 each.

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NEW MEMBERS | June 2023 1-800 Water Damage of Rogers and Bentonville 1533 N Greenwood Ave. | Ft. Smith, AR 72901 (479) 480-5070 | https://www.1800waterdamage.com RESTORATION

Amazon Lowell, AR 72745 (629) 204-7182 | https://www.amazon.com ONLINE SHOPPING

Andy’s Frozen Custard - Bentonville (Open Soon) 1644 E. Centerton Blvd. | Bentonville, AR 72712 (970) 380-0643 | http://www.eatandys.com FOOD AND DRINK

Magnolia Cycles LLC

Sanofi

216 E. Chestnut St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 278-2249 | https://www.magnoliacycles.com BICYCLE SHOP

5100 W. JB Hunt Drive | Rogers, AR 72758 (972) 365-4081 | https://www.sanofi.com HEALTHCARE

MD Hair Labs

Trek Wealth Solutions

4100 S. Grand Ave., Ste. B122 | Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 721-1228 | https://mdhairlabs.com HAIR LOSS SOLUTIONS

903 N. 47th Street, Suite 101 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 335-5102 | https://www.mytrekwealth.com FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Miss Daisy’s Home & Decor Co.

VIP Hair Company

529 N. 46th St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 200-9187 | https://www.missdaisyshome.com FURNITURE

203 W. Wood Street, Suite C | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 295-9553 | https://www.viphaircompany.com HAIR SALONS

Morada Rogers

Washington Regional Balance Disorders Clinic

918 W. Central Ave., Ste. 12 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 222-1858 | http://www.AuroraTechnologyGroup.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

2501 N. 22nd St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 636-7739 | https://www.moradaseniorliving.com/ morada-rogers RETIREMENT LIVING - ASSISTED OR INDEPENDENT

Big E’s Caps & Accessories

Natural Hearing Centers

Washington Regional Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic

300 N. 2nd St., Ste. A | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 381-5714 | Find Us on Facebook RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES

3003 W. Walnut St., Ste. 300 | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 354-5001 | https://naturalhearingcenters.com HEARING AIDS

3336 N. Futrall Dr. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-3000 | http://wregional.com/neurosurgeryclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Boss Man Grill and Cantina

Podcastvideos.com

530 N. 47th St. | Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 439-3773 | https://www.instagram.com/ bossmangrillandcantina RESTAURANTS - MEXICAN

3100 S. Market St., Ste. 105 | Rogers, AR 72758 (870) 243-3053 | https://podcastvideos.com MARKETING - INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA

Washington Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Aurora Technology Group

3211 N. Northhills Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-2110 | http://wregional.com/heart CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas – Bentonville

Business Radio X: Northwest Arkansas Business Radio 2928 N. McKee Cir., Suite 115 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (870) 204-0242 | https://businessradiox.com/nwarkansas MARKETING - INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA

J Hook Towing and Recovery Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 487-1111 AUTOMOBILE TOWING

Larry England Agency 1401 SW 14th St., Ste. 11 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 319-3575 | https://agents.farmers.com/ar/ bentonville/larry-england INSURANCE

Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic – Fayetteville

801 S.E. Plaza Ave., Ste. 3 | Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 463-2440 | http://wregional.com/ renalspecialistsnwa CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3211 N. Northhills Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-8740 | http://wregional.com/heart CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas – Fayetteville

Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic – Springdale

3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 203 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-2440 | http://wregional.com/ renalspecialistsnwa CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

813 Founders Park Dr. E., Ste. 105 | Springdale, AR 72762 (479) 463-5464 | http://wregional.com/heart CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Electrophysiology Clinic

Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas – Siloam Springs

Limbird Real Estate Group - Fayetteville 1148 E. Stearns St. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (855) 755-7653 | http://www.LimbirdTeam.com REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

3017 Bob Younkin Dr., Ste. 102 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-3255 | http://wregional.com/balancedisordersclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3211 N. Northhills Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 479.463.8740 | http://wregional.com/heart CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

1675 W. Jefferson, Ste. C | Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (479) 463-2440 | http://wregional.com/ renalspecialistsnwa CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Endocrinology Clinic

Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas – Springdale 813 Founders Park Dr. E., Ste. 203 | Springdale, AR 72762 (479) 463-2440 | http://wregional.com/renalspecialistsnwa CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

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NEW MEMBERS | June 2023 Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic

Washington Regional Interventional Neuroradiology Clinic

Washington Regional Senior Health Clinic

146 Passion Play Road, Ste. A | Eureka Springs, AR 72756 (479) 253-9746 | https://www.wregional.com/main/ eureka-springs-family-clinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 402 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-1250 | http://wregional.com/ interventionalneuroradiology CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

12 E. Appleby Road | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-4444 | http://wregional.com/ seniorhealthclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Farmington Family Clinic

Washington Regional Interventional Pain Management Clinic

Washington Regional Shiloh Clinic

199 E. Main St. | Farmington, AR 72730 (479) 463.1001 | https://www.wregional.com/main/ farmington-family-clinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3336 N. Futrall Dr. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-3000 | http://wregional.com/ painmanagement CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Fayetteville Family Clinic

Washington Regional Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic

3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 301 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 479.404.1200 | http://wregional.com/ fayettevillefamilyclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3215 N. Northhills Blvd., Ste. B150 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-2935 | http://wregional.com/ maternalfetalmedicine CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Gastroenterology Clinic 3344 N. Futrall Drive | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 582-7230 | http://wregional.com/ gastroenterologyclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional General Surgery Clinic – Fayetteville 3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 401 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-2500 | http://wregional.com/generalsurgeryclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Gynecologic Oncology 3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 201 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 | http://wregional.com/gynecologiconcologyclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Harrison Family Practice Clinic 715 W. Sherman Ave., Ste. G | Harrison, AR 72601 (870) 741-8247 | http://wregional.com/ harrisonfamilypractice CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional HerHealth Clinic

513 N. Shiloh St. | Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 419-9902 | http://wregional.com/shilohclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Total Spine Physical Therapy 3561 Johnson Mill Blvd., Ste. 201 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-4530 | http://wregional.com/totalspine CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional West Washington County Clinic (Park St)

Washington Regional Medical Center

106 W. Park St. | Lincoln, AR 7744 (479) 824-3196 | http://wregional.com/wwcc CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3215 N. North Hills Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-1000 | http://www.wregional.com HOSPITALS

Washington Regional West Washington County Clinic (School St)

Washington Regional Memory Disorders Clinic

201 E. School St. | Lincoln, AR 72744 (479) 824-3196 | http://wregional.com/wwcc CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

12 E. Appleby Road | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-4444 | http://wregional.com/memoryclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Wound Care Clinic

Washington Regional Movement Disorders Clinic 12 E. Appleby Road | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-4444 | http://wregional.com/ movementdisorders CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3017 N. Bob Younkin Dr. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-4325 (HEAL) | http://wregional.com CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Wellness Champions of NWA 103 SW Winsted Ln., Ste. 25 | Bentonville, AR 72713 (507) 640-0910 | https://www.wellnesschampions.org ORGANIZATIONS

Washington Regional Neurology Clinic 3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 402 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-1250 | http://wregional.com/neurologyclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Plaza Internal Medicine

3215 N. Northhills Blvd., Ste. B | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-5500 | http://wregional.com/herhealth CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3 E. Appleby Road, Ste. 302 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-4444 | http://wregional.com/ plazainternalmedicine CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

Washington Regional Internal Medicine Associates

Washington Regional Rheumatology Clinic

688 E. Millsap Road, Ste. 100 | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 463-3070 | http://wregional.com/ internalmedicineassociates CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

3276 N. Northhills Blvd. | Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 404-2300 | http://wregional.com/ rheumatologyclinic CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS

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June 2023

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3721 S. CHAMPION DR., STE. 220, ROGERS

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3938 S. GRAND AVE., STE. 100, ROGERS

530 N. 47TH ST., ROGERS

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY EXIT REALTY HARPER CARLTON GROUP 409 S. 8TH ST., ROGERS

MCP INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

2603 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., UNIT 103, ROGERS

MISS DAISY’S HOME & DECOR CO. 529 N. 46TH ST., ROGERS

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY 3721 S. CHAMPIONS DR., STE. 210, ROGERS

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Saturday, September 9 | Downtown Rogers PWNCNC

225 GRANT PLACE, STE. C, LOWELL

STERLING BANK

1101 S. 52ND ST., ROGERS

The 2023 Rogers Cycling Festival (RCF) is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, roads, and trails of Rogers. In partnership with the City of Rogers, the RCF is a family-friendly event coming Saturday, September 9. Cyclists can bike Railyard Loop from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Cycling enthusiasts looking for a more challenging course can participate in the Enduro Race from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Before riding, be sure to check out the many booths set up featuring local businesses and grab complimentary merchandise and accessories.

Why it matters: The Rogers Cycling Festival brings the cycling community together to experience something for everyone. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit cycling nonprofits and causes. A new study has shown that biking events improve the economy of our NWA region. Events like RCF help us give back to the community where people want to live, work, and play. In the past the festival has raised a total of more than $100,000.

YOGA STORY DTR

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | June 2023 30+ YEARS

2-5 YEARS

Village Insurance, Inc. - 57 years War Eagle Mill - 46 years Open Avenues - 37 years Verser Cabinets of NWA Inc. - 33 years TitleTech Title & Closing - 32 years

Arkansas Golf & Powersports of NWA John Carr Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Bentonville Empowered Tax Services, PLLC Level 5 Architecture Arkansas Lighthouse Group NWA - Keller Williams Market Pro Realty The Maddox Apartment Homes Massco Dental MHP/Team SI NWA Getaways Dream Vacations Paradox Retail Pinnacle Springs Retirement Community Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Shiloh Technologies Sign Studio Verdant Studio

21-30 YEARS Crossland Construction First United Methodist Church Garver Innisfree Health and Rehab Larson’s Language Center Literacy Council of Benton County SCORE Chapter 0511

11-20 YEARS ABC Supply Dancenhance Entertainment Homewood Suites by Hilton In Retrospect Vintage - Kitsch - Fleatabulous Jamestown Nursing & Rehabilitation King Burrito & Taqueria LegalShield - Russell Anzalone Ninja Realty - Christy Fournier NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter

1 YEAR Beautifully Done Fetch Rewards Goodin Recruiting Pediatrics Plus

6-10 YEARS Big Orange - Burgers, Salads, Shakes Casey’s General Store Del Monte Foods, Inc. Edafio Technology Partners Havana Tropical Grill Innerplan Office Interiors McLarty Daniel Nissan Miles Partnership Newk’s Eatery Pet Supplies Plus Rockin’ Pig Saloon Concert Venue Village on the Park Rogers

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Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events The Rogers Lowell Chamber 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.

Every Wednesday in Rogers

Every Friday in Fayetteville

Presented By | Equity Business Solutions JULY Host Sponsor | Lamar Advertising Company Location | Golden Corral Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr. | Rogers If you are looking to connect to businesses in Northwest Arkansas, come and join us for coffee, breakfast snacks and great connections.

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Presented By | Printova Sign & Graphics Location | Golden Corral Address | 4507 North College Ave. | Fayetteville If you are looking to connect to businesses in Northwest Arkansas, come and join us for coffee, breakfast snacks and great connections.

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Presented By | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and SERVPRO Hosted By | Primrose Retirement Community Location |Primrose Retirement Community Address | 650 Dodson Rd. | Rogers

Presented By | T-Mobile Partner | Tyson Location | Downtown Rogers Businesses

Set your alarm early, and join us for Coffee Connection, an awesome

enhancing the artistic and cultural opportunities in Downtown Rogers.

Art on the Bricks Art Walk showcases the art of regional artists while

morning business-building networking event!

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Location | Courtyard by Marriott ADDRESS | 4201 W Green Acres Rd, Rogers Designed and presented by members of the Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC), this event’s purpose is to inform members, prospects, and new representatives of all the benefits their membership investment, explain how to best utilize the Chamber’s programs and staff, and review all of the work the Chamber does behind the scenes to make Rogers, Lowell, and all of Northwest Arkansas an ideal place to live, work, and play.

presenting Sponsor | Promenade Commons Hosted By | Benchmark Group Address | 1805 North 2nd St. | Rogers Business After Hours has proven to be the Chamber’s biggest and most popular ongoing networking event! Grab a stack of business cards and come enjoy making new connections as you unwind after a day’s work.

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