Chamber Voice Newsletter | January 2021

January 2021 | Vol 16 Issue 1

93rd General Assembly Preview

The election is over and now it is time for the members of the 93rd General Assembly to turn their attention to the business of governing. On Monday January 11, the legislature will convene amid one of the most uncertain and turbulent times this state and country have arguably faced since the time preceding the official entry of the United States into World War II.

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.........93rd General Assembly Preview

......... Introducing the 2021 Small Business Council

......... 2020 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners

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.........We’re Helping Entrepreneurs Do Business

.....Message from NWACC Workforce and Economic Development | Looking Back and Forward

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.......Business Partnerships Essential for Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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...... Chamber Selects Becky Harrier Ambassador of the Fourth Quarter

......2021 Rogers Cycling Festival

......Visit Rogers Embracing New Year of Opportunity

.....Membership Tips | Managing Billing Information and Invoices Online

.....#ShopNWA

...... Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors

.....New Members | November 2020

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 317 West Walnut Street Rogers, Arkansas 72756 P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 2

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.....Membership Renewals | November 2020

.....Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events

CHA M BE R S TAFF Raymond Burns, CCE President/CEO rburns@rogerslowell.com

Ross Phillips Senior Vice President of Community Development ross@rogerslowell.com

Jeff O’Neill Director of Special Events jeff@rogerslowell.com

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

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

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

Loretta Gomez Finance Manager loretta@rogerslowell.com

Ronnie Webb, Jr. Destination Sales Manager | Visit Rogers ronnie@rogerslowell.com

Katie Burns Vice President of Operations katie@rogerslowell.com

Geovanny Sarmiento Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@rogerslowell.com

Sheree Barnes Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. sheree@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

Ike Reichenbach DTR Market Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc. ike@rogerslowell.com

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

Shey Bland Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc. shey@rogerslowell.com

Marni Rogers, IOM Member Relations Manager marni@rogerslowell.com

Luz Palmerin Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Visit Rogers luz@rogerslowell.com

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

Nick Smith Creative Services Director nick@rogerslowell.com

Kelly Parker, TMP Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers kelly@rogerslowell.com

Ashley Matsumura Customer Relations Manager ashley@rogerslowell.com

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

B OARD OF DIREC TORS 2020 Directors

Executive Committee

Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances Chairman-Elect | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Treasurer | Mike Power, First Security Bank Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

Leah Acoach, FHB Ventures Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP

2021 Directors

Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum David Kimball, Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley, Runway Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop

Ex-Officio Directors

Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.

Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum

David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Bradley Hardin, AEP/SWEPCO Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC

Division Chairs

Community Development - Leah Acoach Membership Services - Tanya Smith Economic Development - Tom Allen

Corry Hull, BHC Insurance Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Bianca Montoya, Bike NWA

Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper

2022 Directors

Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing, Inc. Angela Grayson, Precipice IP Denten Park, Northwest Health Curt Stamp, Cox Business Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas

John-Michael Scurio, George’s Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Gregg Stanfill, Arvest Bank Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez, United Bank Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Amiee York, Black Hills Energy

Audit Committee David Vaden Ron Branscum Knight Weis

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93rd General Assembly Preview “There is a mysterious cycle in human events.

To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.”

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– President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

32nd President of the United States of America

n all 50 states Governors and legislators are facing adjusted

the Walton Family Foundation in health and wellness initiatives are

budgets and revenue shortfalls, and economic uncertainty due

a growing part of this effort. Combining those efforts with the NWA

to the impact of the Coronavirus. Communities across our state

Council’s establishment of its Healthcare Transformation Division

have been and will forever be altered due to this pandemic.

(whose goal is to promote collaboration among health care providers)

Your businesses, your friends, your neighbors, and your families

is the legislative priority for the upcoming session.

have also been impacted to some degree.

For the last few months, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

The 2021 Regional Legislative Agenda will focus on obtaining legislative support for much needed Graduate Medical Education

Commerce Government Affairs Division has been preparing for the

needs that will establish the region as a healthcare destination,

upcoming legislative session. The Chamber has worked with Northwest

grow employment, attract talent, establish opportunities for

Arkansas’s business leaders both large and small to identify our

entrepreneurship, and address both regional and statewide needs

legislative priorities for the 2021 session. Strengthening our healthcare

that include:

workforce and promoting regional economic development have been identified as the legislative priorities for 2021.

Healthcare The Northwest Arkansas business community is working to further the development of the region’s healthcare system. Recent efforts by

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• State and Federal changes to the Graduate Medical Education Reclassification Process for Northwest Arkansas.

• Establishing Executive and Legislative Support for a State Contribution to a GME Start-up in Northwest Arkansas.

• Creation of a One-Time Grant from the State to Match/Participate with Local Funding of a Medical Start-Up.

The Arkansas State Capitol Building in Little Rock, Arkansas

Regional Economic Development Northwest Arkansas must continue to compete for our regional economy to grow. The following have been identified as our 2021 legislative priorities for the region in that regard: • Support efforts to incentivize existing firms that hire software developers and other technology workers trained in Arkansas’s Rural IT Training Centers to ensure that Arkansas firms can pay a competitive wage to attract talent.

• Support efforts of state universities to expand research expenditures, partner with industry, and commercialize technologies.

• Support Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) retention incentives for qualified businesses or manufacturers to retain jobs through facilities or equipment upgrades.

• Support incentives that attract talent to Arkansas through

this year. The Council has identified the following areas where it can partner with the state to end the pandemic: • Participate with the State Public Health Department post COVID19 in any assessment, strategic planning, documentation of learned lessons, etc.

• Help with recovery efforts and work to stabilize Arkansas’s Health Care infrastructure post COVID-19.

• Establish Marshallese Medicaid eligibility.

• Make virtual and telemedicine approved delivery methods eligible for inclusion for payment.

• Modernize Arkansas Medicaid to allow for risk-based contracting.

2020 was both a trying and transformative year in our lives; much has been expected from so many of us already. With due diligence, patience, and resolve we will come through this stronger

programs like the Governor’s proposed newcomer income tax

and better as a community. May God bless our front-line worker

credit, and the NWA Council’s effort to attract talent to the region

friends and neighbors and continue to comfort those who have

through the Council’s “Life Works Here Initiative”.

suffered from this pandemic. May our Governor and legislators

It remains to be seen how the 2021 session will proceed due to COVID-19 precautions. The region is also poised to continue the fight

equip them with the funding, tools, and resources they need to end this pandemic.

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Introducing the 2021 Small Business Council he Small Business Council is a

2021 Small Business Council

very important committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

Chair – Jeremy Janes | Janes Insurance & Broker

Gilbert Rodriguez | Arvest Bank

Co-Chair – Erica Vaughan | Courtyard Fayetteville/ Hyatt Place Fayetteville

Stephanie Hogan | Edward Jones

Sam Gardner | Walker Brothers

J.D. Chambliss | First Security Bank

volunteers work hard to make a difference in

Kaala House | House Inc @Thrive Real Estate

Martha Londagin | Startup Junkie Foundation*

the business community.

Melissa Dysart | Level 5 Architecture

Ken Greene | SCORE*

Carol Gresham | CBI Team

Denise Thomas | Arkansas World Trade Center*

David Harris | Clevenger Financial Jay Myers | Rock Mortgage

Lori Lieblong | Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center*

Reese Dollins | Smith Hurst, PLLC

Shelle Summers | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce**

Amanda Johnson | Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations

Steve Cox | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce**

Commerce. It was created to be the voice of the small business

community and to provide guidance to the Chamber on small business needs. These

The Council is made up of Chamber member volunteers who own, work for, or actively serve small businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas. Some of the roles of the Council include selecting an Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter, selecting educational seminar topics and conducting the bi-monthly

Ever Cuellar | First Security Bank

Chamber Tutorial – A QuickStart Guide to

Julie McAllaster | Business and Industry Training

Maximizing Your Membership (formerly

Ron Amos | Minuteman Press

Aura Figueroa | Dance with Me Studio by Aura

*Denotes Ex-Officio Members **Denotes Chamber Staff Support

known as Member Orientation).

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2020 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners How It Works

he Chamber’s Small Business

Members of the Small Business Council interview nominees during the first month of

Council recognized these small businesses below for the

each quarter. They vote on a winner during the second month of each quarter. The award is

Outstanding Small Business of

presented in the last month of the quarter. The four winners are automatically nominated for the

the Quarter awards during 2020.

2020 Small Business of the Year to be awarded at the 2021 Annual Celebration of Business &

Please join us in congratulating them.

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Chamber Staff Spotlight |

Ross Phillips & Geovanny Sarmiento

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careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve.

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The list includes CEOs and staff professionals from a wide variety of roles

and helping others, it is very rewarding to be part of a prosperous and

and chamber sizes.

thriving community. I dedicate a lot of my time working on solving

SVP of Community Development Ross Phillips Selected to “40 Under 40” he Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has selected Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce SVP of Community Development Ross Phillips as a member of their 2020 “40 Under 40” class.

The annual recognition program showcases 40 of the

industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their

Their creativity, dedication and commitment to identifying innovative solutions help shape the future of the chamber profession.

Founded in 1914, ACCE is an organization for leaders of local chambers of commerce in the United States that serves more than 7,500

AEDCE Features VP of Community Engagement & Inclusion Geovanny Sarmiento rkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) recently featured a spotlight on the Chamber’s Geovanny Sarmiento. Below is an excerpt from AEDCE’s interview.

How long have you been in the chamber/economic

development profession? What do you like most

about your job? I have five years of working for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. What I am most passionate about is serving

issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level in our society, from education to healthcare, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities, to housing and quality of life.

If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you like to

chamber of commerce professionals, 1,300 chambers of commerce and

have? I would like to be Superman and use my superhuman strength to

hundreds of other businesses and organizations, like convention

work tirelessly to help and guide every entrepreneur on their journey to

and visitors bureaus and economic

success. I also would not mind being Spiderman and using my super senses

development organizations. ACCE helps

to anticipate any major economic or financial troubles and use them as a

chambers of commerce and the people

warning to all our business community.

who manage them make a difference

The work Ross and Geovanny do in

in the communities they serve through

the Chamber’s Community Development

resources, industry information and data,

Division impacts and enhances the quality

professional development opportunities,

of life in Rogers, Lowell and the region.

peer connectivity and best practice

The division is committed to expanding

sharing through annual convention and

our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

topical conferences, an award-winning

initiatives to better welcome the growing

magazine, online education, peer

number of residents, workers, and visitors

networking and other activities.

from all backgrounds. It also supports

“Ross has become a trusted and valued member of our senior leadership team. He is playing a strategic role in our current and future planning and is charged with developing our future customers, members and investors. He helps us not only stay relevant but necessary to future leaders and generations. He is accountable, reliable, knowledgeable and trusted by all generations.”

– Raymond Burns

President/CEO Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

educational programs and helps develop our leaders for the future.

“Geovanny is responsible for making sure everyone in our region feels welcome and enjoys a great quality of life. He is proud of his LatinX roots and makes every effort to serve, protect, and represent the Minority Community. He was recently appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve in the Advance the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas Task Force where he is charged along with other members to review, study and analyze the best practices and procedures for recruiting, training, and maintaining law enforcement officers in Arkansas.”

– Raymond Burns

President/CEO Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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We’re Helping Entrepreneurs Do Business “Your Chamber is on a mission when it comes to helping small business and inspiring entrepreneurial development. We’re providing essential resources and just in time education to help start, run and grow your business.”

– Brad Phillips

SVP of Marketing Communications Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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Introducing the new NWA Entrepreneur’s Guide ur new Entrepreneur’s Guide is a free community resource filled with information for those seeking to start a business in Rogers and

Biggest Challenges to Starting and Growing a Business* • Coming up with a great and unique product or service • Having a strong plan and vision for the business • Having sufficient capital and cash flow

Lowell. Whether you need help on where

• Finding great employees

to get a business license or how to find

• Firing bad employees quickly in a way

assistance with taxes, labor laws and insurance

that doesn’t result in legal liability

requirements, this Guide will save you valuable

• Working more than you expected

time during startup planning.

• Not getting discouraged by rejections

Set Yourself Up for Success Starting a business is a huge commitment.

from customers • Managing your time efficiently • Maintaining a reasonable work/life balance

Entrepreneurs often fail to appreciate the

• Knowing when to pivot your strategy

significant amount of time, resources, and

• Maintaining the stamina to keep going

energy needed to start, run and grow a business.

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* Source: Richard Harroch, AllBusiness contributor, Forbes.com

even when it’s tough

Download Your Copy Today

We Mean We’re Delivering Business, How Can Just-In-Time We Help Yours?

Education to Introducing the updated online Get You Back Small Business Toolkit to Business Our updated online Small Business Toolkit

provides just-in-time education for small

business owners with helpful links to articles and important information on relevant topics in these content categories:

STARTUP

New Chamber to Community (C2C) Professional Development Series The Chamber to Community (C2C) Back to Business NWA Series was created in response to the Chamber’s Road to Recovery member

Learn about starting a business

survey conducted in 2020. This new series is

from concept to planning

designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs

to doing.

and nonprofit organizations and provides

OPERATIONS Explore strategies for running and growing your business.

OFFICE & HR

• LinkedIn for Thought Leadership: Grow Your Network and Own Your Industry • Tips and Tricks for Resumes, Job Search and Interviewing • A Conversation with Governor Asa Hutchinson • Microsoft 365 Teams Workshop • Save More with Energy Efficiency • Video Tips for Businesses on a Budget • Rules, Regulations and Running a Business with COVID-19 • Bootstrap Marketing 101 • Quick Wins on Securing Your Remote Workforce • Local Kiva Microloans for Small Business Relief

Our Mission Work Our Small Business & Entrepreneurial

best practices and resources designed to help

Development mission work creates

business professionals resume operations and

programming and events to open the door

recover from COVID-19 challenges.

to new connections for small business to

This new professional development series consists of virtual workshops. The Back to Business NWA sessions are being offered in

succeed. Check out our Business Connect events calendar.

We also engage with our Small

partnership with subject matter experts from

Business Council that serves as the voice of

Make better decisions

throughout our community. A variety of topics

small business. It guides our support and

protecting your business

are shared, free of charge, to both members and

programming based upon your needs.

and hiring, managing,

non-members. Participants may join the live

rewarding and retaining the

sessions or view them on demand afterwards.

best employees.

FINANCE

C2C Professional Development Webinar Topics

Manage your small

• Creating Our Vision In 3(D)!

business and

• Affordable Marketing Solutions with

personal finances.

TAX RETURN Learn how to comply with federal and state obligations while lowering your tax bill.

TECHNOLOGY

the Chamber • Leveraging Freelancing for Small Business Growth

We partner with organizations that are invaluable resources for small business and entrepreneurial startups such as the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, SCORE and Startup Junkie Consulting.

We advocate for small business and offer opportunities to influence civic, social and economic initiatives supporting growth.

And we offer a variety of affordable advertising and sponsorship opportunities to

• Pandemic EEO Issues, Tips and Strategies increase visibility and awareness of your business.

• Legal Considerations for Reopening Let us know how we can help your a Business • Update on PPP & Other Resources for Small Business

business succeed. Call Steve Cox, SVP of Economic Development, at (479) 636-1240 or steve@rogerslowell.com.

Learn about the different ways to incorporate and utilize technology properly into your business.

MARKETING Discover new marketing and promotion tactics, tools, and techniques.

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Message from NWACC Workforce and Economic Development | Looking Back and Forward

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hat a difference this year has made in

meet you where you are.

Shorter pathways to certifications and real-

We exist to serve you in the best environment that promotes personal safety,

our many plans and

world credentials to help you meet your goals

recognizes the diversity of your business and

resolutions from

has always been at the forefront of our mission.

employee needs and channels our energies to

previous years! As with

Our approach is centered around who you are

customize the best solution for your professional

most organizations, in March we had to realign

while providing relevant and foundational skills

development goals to help you stay connected

and get online quickly, and we found new

training and support:

to your customers. We reach deep because

ways of doing virtually what we had previously

• For the small business owner who is

we understand the beat of the human heart is

wondering should I invest in training for

to recognize that in order to thrive, we must

my staff and for myself while reviewing

promote togetherness. Your team is our team

Arkansas Community College, and our

the books to gauge the what if I I don’t

and we can innovate together, learn together,

Workforce and Development team has been

make the next move - we see you.

and provide avenues for possibilities, together.

done in person.

We connected early and often at NorthWest

weathering the challenges ahead to continue

• For the high school graduate wondering

As proof of our commitment to

preparing like never before to engage with

what comes next now that I’ve prepared

collaboration, during the early months of

our students, customers and business partners

everything up to this moment and the

COVID-19’s impact to our great state, it was

throughout the state. Our team has taken

uncertainty is overwhelming – we are

our privilege to provide over 13,800 hours

here for you.

of free professional development training to

advantage of working remotely and pivoted to becoming connoisseurs of Zoom and Microsoft

• For the career-lifer who is facing

Arkansas students, college faculty and local

Teams with much practice and light-hearted

organizational changes and now

businesses. We have continued connecting with

fanfare to ensure we stay connected so we can

wondering if this is my cue to pivot and

local schools and businesses to identify their

connect with you, our community.

learn something new - we have your back.

priorities, assess delivery options and define

2020 was the year that no area of our lives was left untouched by change. In our work lives, we challenged one another to embrace new perspectives in our relationships when our country’s values so desperately needed to

Continued educational solutions for industry training and personal and professional enrichment The customers we have served over the

solutions. We will continue to look for ways to fill gaps and meet needs, and your feedback is the most important to us. At any point we would welcome your requests and input.

We are ready to link arms with you and

be evaluated and affirmed. Like with many of

past 30 years have trusted us for computer

stand strong in the face of whatever 2021 holds,

you, the changes are ongoing and what really

and technology training, project management,

and our goal is that you believe you can take

matters pleads to remain at the forefront of how

human resources and leadership training,

control of this economic moment and become

we show up every day.

skilled trades, workplace safety and personal

an integral part of a workforce that is future

enrichment courses.

ready. Whether you wish to explore creative

Strengthening community by sharing innovation externally

We may be online, but we are still ever-

solutions or hone your craft, we will help you

present and here for you. The landscape may

catalyze your career. To learn more about what

have changed as we navigate in-person to

we are doing to help you make the next leap,

providing affordable and accessible options to

virtual delivery for most training, but our

contact Evetta ‘Eve’ Aldridge, Director of Training

the workforce has remained what matters to us.

commitment to come alongside you as your

and Community Development at (479) 619-4175

No matter what kind of learner, we’ve wanted to

local community college has never changed.

and visit our website.

Despite the disruption and change,

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Business Partnerships Essential for Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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usiness partnerships are an

for jobs that will help meet current and

that would simulate remote workplace

essential component of career

projected workforce demands. These tours

environments. This could be a project or task

and technical education (CTE)

help guide students to the career programs

provided to an individual or team of students,

programs. These partnerships

that they can take in high school to gain the

which could be completed remotely under

offer many opportunities to

knowledge and skills needed for different

the guidance and direction of a company

types of jobs.

representative. Projects such as webpage

work collaboratively with local businesses and industries. They help make meaningful

development, social media, mobile applications

Partnership Opportunity: RPS is

connections between the classroom and career

interested in partnering with local companies

development, presentation, research and report,

opportunities with local companies for students

to obtain a video or presentation that

data input, etc.

in the Rogers Public Schools (RPS). Partnerships

introduces students to your company, the

also help to prepare students for jobs that are

products and/or services provided, and career

needed to meet current and projected high

opportunities. The videos will allow access for

demand workforce areas in Northwest Arkansas.

In recent years, business partnerships with local companies have resulted in several new initiatives and career opportunities that have benefited both the students and teachers.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual Classroom Presentations Inviting representatives into the CTE

students, parents and teachers through each of

classrooms has been an essential part of making

the learning environments to learn more about

connections to local companies, essential job

local companies.

skills and career opportunities in previous years. The current limitations and challenges

Virtual Work Experiences

of in-person presentations has opened new avenues of achieving the same goal through

Employees within many companies have

and the challenges that have arisen, RPS

transitioned from working in a company office

has committed to finding new avenues and

to working remotely at home or other locations

virtual presentations.

Partnership Opportunity: RPS is interested

solutions that will continue to provide meaning

since the COVID-19 pandemic began last spring.

in partnering with local companies to schedule

career connections through new and existing

Although, this transition has resulted in fewer

virtual classroom presentations that will

partnerships with local companies. This year,

on-site work-based learning opportunities

introduce students to local companies, job skills

students are attending on-site, virtual and

and internships, it has introduced many new

and career opportunities.

blending learning environments.

avenues for our students and teachers to

The Rogers Public Schools invites local

gain valuable experience and skills needed to

companies to explore partnerships that will

to career opportunities within the diverse and

navigate and work within virtual workspaces

help make connections between the Launch

transitional learning environments, RPS has been

and environments.

Career Program classrooms, local companies

To ensure that all students have access

working with local companies to implement the

Partnership Opportunity: RPS is seeking

and career opportunities in the Northwest

opportunities for students to learn more about

Arkansas region. Please contact Dawn Stewart,

different types of jobs that are available within

Director of Career and Technical Education

the virtual or remote workplace environments.

at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about virtual

They are particularly interested in working with

partnership opportunities that will facilitate

and career opportunities that each company

local companies to provide 11th-12th grade

learning and student engagement within all

offers is an integral part of preparing students

students work-based learning experiences

learning environments.

following initiatives via partnerships:

Virtual Company Tours Increasing awareness of local companies

It is the policy of Rogers Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required

by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Es norma del distrito de Rogers Public Schools no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Deprechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Emmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

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NWA Emerging Leaders Offers Mix of Business & Fun in 2021

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orthwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) exists

by offering members a variety of personal and professional development

to connect and engage the up-and-coming talent in

opportunities through the NWA Young Professional Summit, LEAD NWA Series,

Northwest Arkansas through personal and professional

Board Service Certification Training, and Political Service Training.

development experiences. Membership is open to anyone in Northwest Arkansas that has a desire to get involved

in the community, expand their leadership skills, and become engaged in the program of work. There are no ongoing requirements or minimum participation levels. The program is part of the Chamber’s Community Development mission work.

ConnectingYoung Professionals

Personal and Professional Development

Another priority of NWAEL is to connect future leaders to other

NWAEL’s top priority is to infuse new talent with existing leadership and

up-and-coming leaders by hosting multiple happy hours and socials

inspire action. The premise is to actively seek ways and means to give ready,

throughout the calendar year. NWAEL partners with organizations such as

willing, and able future leaders the training and platforms required to transition

Leisurlist to offer one-of-a-kind experiences. View a full calendar of events

them into long-term, impactful positions for our community. This is achieved

and programming at NWAEmergingLeaders.com.

Chamber Selects Becky Harrier Ambassador of the Fourth Quarter

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he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has honored Becky

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Becky is married to Travis. Their 16-year-

Harrier with the Ambassador of

old son, Clyde, is a wrestler at Heritage High

the Quarter Award for the fourth

School in Rogers. They enjoy spending time

quarter of 2020.

outdoors, at the lake, and taking care of their

Becky is SERVPRO’s Sales and Marketing

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rate in her division.

three dogs.

Representative for Benton and Carroll Counties.

Becky enjoys being a Chamber Ambassador

She has been with SERVPRO since June of 2018.

and SERVPRO representative because she is able

Before coming to SERVPRO, Becky was the first

to connect to the community, support local

female Route Sales Representative for Farmer

businesses and help people in times of need.

Brothers Coffee. During her 23 years with

SERVPRO is the leader in water cleanup and

Farmer Bros., Becky won the Shaker Award in

restoration and specializes in fire, smoke, mold,

2006 and had the highest customer retention

and sanitization services.

PRESENTING SP ONSOR

RIDER VILLAGE SP ONSORS

SATURDAY, MAY 15 | 2021 The 2021 Rogers Cycling Festival is presented by Ozark Dermatology and has something for everyone and is a great way to get out, stay active, and spend time with family while enjoying the beautiful scenery, roads, and trails of Rogers.

The Rogers Cycling Festival will take place on Saturday, May 15 and will feature the Railyard Loop Ride. This 15+ mile ride loops the entire city of Rogers. This is a very family-friendly ride with different options to ride; You can ride all 16 miles or drop in at the Mercy Trailhead for an 8-mile ride. Whichever you choose, we have the whole family covered. Everything is on trails and sidewalks. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. The view the loop, click here. Each registered rider will receive a prize pack for participating.

After the ride, come hang out in the Rider Village, located at the new Railyard Park in downtown Rogers where there will be food, drinks, games and music!

Not a rider? Sponsoring the 2021 Rogers Cycling Festival 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 ride 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.

To safeguard against community spread, all Chamber events currently scheduled are subject to being postponed and/or cancelled with new dates and times to be announced later. #KeepRogersSafe

REGISTER TODAY at RogersLowell.com!

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Visit Rogers Embracing New Year of Opportunity A Message from J.R. Shaw Executive Director, Visit Rogers

H

appy New Year! It is time to celebrate, and boy do we need and welcome a new year right about now! Most of us are happy to do away with 2020 and rush into 2021, wiping away memories of the past year and looking towards the promise of the new.

But is it fair to do so? Despite the wrecking ball of COVID-19,

has nothing positive come out of the old year? Visit Rogers, a division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, believes there has. Despite, and because of, the pandemic, Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) like Visit Rogers have found opportunity amid challenge.

Pivoting to Support the Local Community Watching the intent to meet and travel plummet last spring, we immediately paused most traditional marketing activities, investing only enough to keep our digital assets like the website and social media up to date. We focused on communicating pandemic related information to the Rogers community, supporting our local businesses where possible, and highlighting family-friendly outdoor activities. In other words, realizing, for the near term, that everything is local, and our customer was the local community.

The entire Chamber staff stayed in close contact with each Chamber member and tourism stakeholder throughout the spring and summer last year, providing valuable communications, advocacy, and support for our community. Visit Rogers reached out to local hoteliers, attractions, and restaurants, relaying vital communication from industry groups including Centers for Disease Controls, Arkansas Department of Health, U. S. Travel Association, Arkansas Hospitality Association, and the Arkansas CARES Act Committee.

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Advocating for the Hospitality Industry & Small Business

Ultimately, we made the best out of the bad

fabric of Rogers. The Daisy Airgun Museum

hand we were dealt last year. We focused on the

commissioned the fabrication of the World’s

big thing, which we identified as our community.

Largest Daisy BB Gun (25’ tall), to be installed

advocating for our industry became job

It’s important to note that Visit Rogers exists

soon. The photo opportunity tourist attraction

one for us. As part of our alliances with U.S

to provide opportunity to the entire Rogers

is an investment in our Historic Downtown

Travel Association, Destinations International,

community through tourism, not just to sell hotel

by the non-profit Daisy Airgun Museum.

and Southeast Tourism Society, our staff

rooms, or book events, or sell tickets. Those are

And recent renovations to the Railyard Bike

communicated with the Arkansas congressional

by-products and the result of our efforts, yes. But

Park have been drawing thrill-seeking bikers

delegation in Washington D.C. for critical

that success only furthers the goal of bringing

year-round, perfectly complimenting the new

financial aid for the nation’s small businesses and

success to our community.

downtown vibe.

Besides communicating to the industry,

hospitality industry. We worked with the Arkansas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus and Arkansas Hospitality Association to lobby

The Arkansas Public Theatre is currently

Bringing Success to Our Community

featuring film series and special offerings, and

To continue the momentum of our

plans a return to main stage productions later this

state leaders for industry assistance and played

community’s successes, we have protected our

year. The Rogers Historical Museum is offering

a critical role in the creation of the $50 million

ranks and preserved staff, for that preserves

virtual tours, special exhibits, and one-of-a-kind

Business Interruption Grant program targeting

our competitive advantage. If we’ve played our

treasures of Rogers history, all in their new Haley

our Arkansas tourism partners.

cards right, when the industry comes back, Visit

Building home and 2nd Street campus.

Working to Keep the Customer Internally, our recent efforts have focused on communicating to our outside customers, working with them to negotiate contracts and

Rogers will be known as and depended upon as a

Experts anticipate improvement in travel

trusted, experienced destination team that serves

and tourism by mid-year. We know that what

our clients, engages our community, and never

made Rogers and Northwest Arkansas a world

stops working for our partners.

class destination pre-COVID-19 will remain

New business developments brought

post-pandemic. Perhaps we should celebrate the

bookings, postponements and cancellations,

plenty of good news for our community last year.

New Year as they do in Colombia. In hopes of a

layoffs, and closures. We have worked to keep

Restaurant stars Walk-Ons and Saltgrass Steak

travel-filled new year, residents of Colombia carry

the customer, even if we lost the sale, which

House debuted in Rogers in 2020, both neighbors empty suitcases around the block. That is one

happened often in 2020.

to entertainment giant Topgolf. The largest

Our talented staff remained intact and is

New Year’s tradition we can all embrace!

outdoor entertainment venue in Arkansas, the

Stepping Up to Lead

working hard to bring future business to our

Walmart AMP, completed their 20|20 expansion,

Rogers hospitality partners. The sales team has

enhancing the patron’s concert experience,

reached out to thousands of accounts promoting

improving the artist’s experience, and entering

destination leadership excellence to our industry,

future events in Rogers. Our marketing team has

a new decade with a new vision. Those projects

customers and community and have stepped up

created new content targeting travelers from

are part of almost $400 million of development

to lead in the following roles:

within the state of Arkansas and the regional drive

happening around Rogers.

market, encouraging local vacations and stayovers.

The Visit Rogers team strives to provide

Kelly Parker | Marketing Communications Manager Kelly Parker is serving on the Southeast

And there is more. Transportation improvements are helping to connect east

Tourism Society Domestic Showcase Transition

and west sides of I-49, improving access and

Committee, charged with creating a new model

availability to amenities for visitors and residents.

for group tour tradeshows and the former Travel

have been running in-state promoting Rogers.

Cycling trails now connect Downtown Rogers to

South Domestic Showcase.

Social media has been featuring profiles of small

the Razorback Greenway, bringing Fayetteville,

business owners and hospitality partners, sharing

Bentonville, and Bella Vista bikers to our brick

the worldwide association for Destination

their pandemic stories with our community.

lined streets to shop, dine, and explore.

Marketing Organizations (DMOs) such as Visit

Promoting Rogers as a Destination For the first time, television commercials

Last fall, National Hispanic Heritage Week was

All eyes are on Downtown Rogers this

Luke Wiggins | Destinations International,

Rogers, named Meetings & Conventions Sales

promoted, spotlighting diversity in our city and

spring for the opening of the new Railyard

Manager Luke Wiggins to its Convention Sales &

encouraging visitors and residents to support

Park. The multi-use park is the new home of

Service Committee.

minority businesses in Rogers. Visit Rogers also

the DTR Market, a splash park, playground,

partnered with Fayetteville, Springdale, and

and the Butterfield Stage, future home to live

recently named to the Destinations International

Bentonville as co-sponsors of the online “Thriving

entertainment, festivals, and performances.

Professional Development Committee.

Roots” music festival, showcasing local musicians and venues.

J.R. Shaw | Executive Director J. R. Shaw was

Local attractions have added features and experiences that engage visitors in the unique

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MEMBE RS H I P TI PS | Managing Billing Information

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and Invoices Online

his video will show you how to view your balance, print statements, pay open invoices and update your billing information using the member portal at My Chamber Login on RogersLowell.com.

For a full list of Membership Tips videos, or to see

other videos produced by the Chamber Voice of Business Video channel, click here.

If you have questions about any features on the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s website or how to access and manage your profile in the Member Login Portal, contact Member Relations Manager Marni Rogers at Marni@RogersLowell.com or (479) 636-1240.

Northwest Arkansas is a must-visit shopping destination. From shopping malls, department stores, boutiques, and one-of-a-kind antique shops, you are sure to find everything you need. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Rogers, and Downtown Rogers Inc. encourage you to #ShopNWA this November and December.

According to a study, over two-thirds of the money spent at locally owned businesses stays in the community and other studies have shown that local businesses donate at a higher rate to local causes and nonprofits.

Local businesses create jobs in our community. Locally owned businesses carry a wider array of unique products because they buy for the unique needs of their community.

Ways to Shop NWA

Shopping NWA this season? Remember to TAG THE BUSINESS you are shopping at on social media and use the hashtags #shopping, #nwarkansas, #nwark and #shopnwa. Shopping in Rogers? Add #rogersrocks!

For more information and to learn about Shopping Events, More Ways to Shop NWA, view our Business Owner's Corner and other Chamber Resources, head to

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The Voice of Business

We’re bringing in the new year as the premiere advocacy organization for business and we take our leadership role of being the Keeper of the Community Vision and Voice of Business seriously.

Chamber Voice of Business Blog

This online channel connects you to relevant and compelling content from subject matter experts (SMEs) across Northwest Arkansas. Chamber team and guest writers deliver information related to their professional expertise on a variety of topics. We welcome your ideas for feature blog articles.

ROGERSLOWELL.COM/BLOG/

Chamber Voice of Business Podcast

Listen to episodes of our podcast while you’re on the go. It covers topics of regional and statewide interest, current events, and legislative events as well as interviews with community leaders, elected officials, newsmakers, community/economic developers and more.

Chamber Voice of Business Newsletter

Our monthly printed newsletter tells the stories you really need to know about the Chamber’s mission, news, programming, members, and community partners. Features include regular sections like the Small Business Corner, Focus on Community, Focus on Industry, Focus on Small Business, and Workforce Development along with a list of new members, ribbon cutting photos and a Quick Reference Calendar for upcoming events

ISSUU.COM/RLACC

Chamber Voice of Business Video

Catch up quickly on the Chamber’s news stories by watching online videos delivered in three categories: mission-based focus areas, Chamber events coverage and member spotlights/testimonials.

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Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Ribbon Cutting First National Bank

ART ON THE BRICKS ARTWALK

Presenting Arvest Bank Art Sustainer Printova Signs & Graphics Rogers Experimental House Tyson Foods Media CitiScapes Magazine KNWA / KFTA Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Community Partner Java Dudes Coffee Company Ozark Regional Transit Visit Rogers Printing Broadaway Printing

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Presenting Great Southern Bank Gold Cherokee Casino & Hotel SERVPRO Host Northwest Medical Plaza: Pinnacle – October Centennial Bank – October Signage Minuteman Press

CENTRAL REFERRAL CONNECTION

Presenting Printova Signs & Graphics Host Juice Plus - Shelly Johnstone – October NWA Getaways Dream Vacations – November Venue Partner Golden Corral

CHAMBER 2 COMMUNITY

Community Builder Black Hills Energy Business Builder Leadership Coaching COX Communications

CHAMBER TUTORIAL Gold

Cox Business Meeting Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Breakfast Janes Insurance & Brokerage

COFFEE CONNECTION

Presenting 7 Brew Coffee Aloft Rogers Bentonville Host Burrell Behavioral Health – October Pinnacle Nutrition – November

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Title

Noble Insurance Presenting Geico NW Arkansas Glad Manufacturing Event Las Palmas Supporting CEI Engineering Associates Java Dudes Tyson Foods Media KFSM

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. FARMER’S MARKET

Market Partner CEI Tyson Foods Market Ally Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Season Roark Group Media COX Media KFSM Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION Title

Geico NW Arkansas Presenting Glad Manufacturing Event Las Palmas Supporting CEI Engineering Associates Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Java Dudes Tyson Foods

EMPEZANDO UN NEGOCIO EN ARKANSAS – STARTING A BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS (PRESENTED IN SPANISH) Presenting Beaver Water District Media Univision Arkansas Event COX Business First Security Bank Job Guide Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Presenting Blacks Hills Energy Meeting Cox Communications Crafton Tull

HUSTLE IN HEELS – LADIES LEAD NWA

Empowerment Verizon Wireless Education Black Hills Energy Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Health System Connection Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Cox Communications Harps Stores Landmark, PLC Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WITH THE GREATER BENTONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Host

Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Co-Sponsors Celebrate Arkansas Cox Business Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Legacy National Bank Northwest Health Drink Premium Brands of NWA Food Moe’s Southwest Grill Signage Minuteman Press

LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT Gold

iHeart Media Silver Benchmark Group Bronze Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Media KNWA / KFTA Lamar Advertising Company Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER Presenting Showcase Trophy & Awards

SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC

Ammo Benchmark Group Lunch Downstream Casino Resort Golden Corral Station Caddell Construction Daisy Outdoors First National Bank of NWA Re/Max Real Estate Result | Tim McKelvy Unilever Beverage Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Signage Printova Signs & Graphics

Presenting BancorpSouth OneDigital Health and Benefits SERVPRO Lunch Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Meeting Black Hills Energy Edafio Technology Partners

LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY Presenting Arvest Bank Black Hills Energy

NWA EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE

Presenting Careers NWA Co-Sponsor iHeart Media Media Cox Media Job Guide KFSM Lamar Advertising Company Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Univision

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NEW MEMBERS | November 2020 BRANT BARNES SHELTER INSURANCE

HENRY EYE CLINIC

R. CLINARD CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING

16 E. SPRING ST. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 (479) 443-2521 | SHELTERINSURANCE.COM/CA/AGENT/BRANTBARNES INSURANCE

741 E. VAN ASCHE DR. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 442-5227 | HENRYEYECLINIC.COM OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS

ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 366-7767 | CLINARDCONSTRUCTION.COM CONSTRUCTION - COMMERCIAL

CLOUDS SMOKE SHOP

MAVIS WINE CO. (OPENING SOON)

915 S. 8TH ST., STE. A ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 936-7077 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES

718 N. 2ND ST., STE. 101 ROGERS, AR 72756 (323) 828-1819 | MAVISWINECO.COM RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES

2215 LITTLE FLOCK DRIVE ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-7345 | RESTORATIONVILLAGE.NET ORGANIZATIONS

RESTORATION VILLAGE NWA

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | November 2020 30+ YEARS

Hyatt Place

Comstock Conflict Resolution Servics

Keen Merchant Consulting

INTRUST Bank

Foundation Specialities, Inc.

Ozark Laser

Jason’s Deli

Gaby’s Bakery LLC

Pet Supplies Plus

Bob Maloney Collision - 55 years

Jordan Essentials - Lissa Applewhite

Green Acres Assisted Living, Inc.

Printova Signs & Graphics

Ozark Fence Co. - 47 years

Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell

Hudson Cisne & Co., LLP

River Bend Casino & Hotel

War Eagle Mill, Inc. - 43 years

Landscape Creations LLC

Janacek Construction

Signature Bank of Arkansas

Justin Madick Insurance

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

Farmers Protective Mutual Insurance Company - 67 years

N.O.S.S. Inc./In-N-Out Screening Services, Inc. Levi’s Gastrolounge

1 YEAR

Rite Temp Manufacturing, Inc. - 41 years

Northwest Arkansas Naturals Baseball

Longhorn Steakhouse

Arby’s

Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure &

Pig Trail Harley-Davidson

Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik

Bank OZK

Agency LLC - 42 years

Thompson - 40 years

Rick McLeod - Farmers Insurance Group

Prairie Creek Veterinarian Hospital - 40 years Rogers Public Library Foundation The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market Scenic Highway 12 Association - 36 years New Hope Animal Hospital - 31 years

21-30 YEARS

& Rozzell, PLLC

Dance With Me Studio by Aura

NEC, Inc.

E2open

Sam’s Club #4969

Quadrivium

Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy

Sealed Air Corporation

Sam’s Furniture

Rockhill Studios

Simplify Professional Services

Woof & Wander

SubieGurus

Hampton Inn Hotel

Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC

Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas

Smith & Davis Orthodontics

2-5 YEARS

Northwest Tire Service, Inc.

Steve’s Plumbing, LLC

3C Retail Solutions

Rollins Funeral Home

UniFirst Corporation

Animal Medical Center

11-20 YEARS

6-10 YEARS

Atwood Design, LLC Back to Health Chiropractic

Bost, Inc.

AmeriPolish, Inc.

Barrett Directline Delivery Service

Allard & Co.

Atwoods Ranch and Home

Caddell Construction

Central Research, Inc.

Beaver Lake Vacation Rentals, LLC

Elizabeth Richardson Center

Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Burns & McDonnell Engineering

Gallagher

HP Engineering, Inc. Humane Society for Animals, Inc.

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Consumers Supply Distributing

Mountain Spring Water Company

Company, Inc. Citizens Bank

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The Gathering in Rogers Gunsmoke Sporting Clays

Tailored Living of Northwest Arkansas Topgolf

Chamber Business Connect & 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.

SPECIAL NOTE** | Participants of Events, Meetings & Gatherings As Northwest Arkansas gets back to business, the safety of our staff and

With this in mind, see some of our events below with requirements

our community is the number one priority. We want to ensure you that we

for in-person attendance or notes about ways to attend virtually. Be sure

take public health very seriously. In compliance with the health directives and

to check RogersLowell.com, review our eNewsletters (Monday Memo and

guidelines issued by Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department

Calendar at a Glance), and follow us on social media for updates about our

of Health, we are taking the necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19

events and meetings as well as developments that might affect business in

and protect those of high risk.

Northwest Arkansas.

Rules for In-Person Event Attendance

• Registering for in-person events beforehand is REQUIRED to help us plan and practice social distancing guidelines

• Please do not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact • Wearing a mask or face covering is required by the governor to help protect others

• Please do not attend if you have a cough or fever

• Business cards will not be collected by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

• Maintain a minimum of six feet from other people

• No walk ups will be permitted

• Sneeze and/or cough into your elbow

• Door Prizes will be randomly selected before the event

Every Wednesday

Presented By | Printova Signs & Graphics Jan. Host Sponsor | LegalShield

ONLINE ONLY IN JANUARY This event is a weekly Business-to-Business networking and referral event that meets each Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in an online Zoom® meeting.

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Presented By |

7 Brew Coffee & Primrose Retirement Communities Host Sponsor | Hartley Flooring

APRIL 29, 2021 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

little business before business!

The NEW Tee Off at Topgolf event with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is an opportunity for Chamber members and their guests to experience Rogers’ newest entertainment venue: Topgolf.

Conduct business by inviting special customers to play with you as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a fun day of teambuilding. Come enjoy this fun environment that caters to all skill levels, including non-golfers!

This new style of golf tournament includes two rounds, best ball format and provides you with the opportunity to win $10,000 in the Hole-in-one Contest as well as a lifetime membership to Topgolf.

Sponsorships include the opportunity to spread your message to all participants during a compact timeline, in a venue where you can easily interact with all participants.

REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS REQUIRED AT ROGERSLOWELL.COM

For more information or to register a team visit ROGERSLOWELL.COM

Address | 225A Grant Place, Lowell Set your alarm early, and join us for an awesome morning business-building networking event! This networking event is like a Business After Hours but held first thing in the morning.

Just bring plenty of business cards and get ready to make some new connections - think of it as a

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