Chamber Voice Newsletter | October 2020

October 2020 | Vol 15 Issue 10

Ballot Issues, Benton County Legislative Races Set for November 3 General Election

On Election Day, you decide more than who will represent you. You also vote whether to approve or reject new state laws and proposed changes to the Arkansas Constitution.

This includes Ballot Issue One, continuing a one-half percent sales and use tax dedicated to funding the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s construction and maintenance of state highways and bridges, county roads, city streets and bridges, and other surface transportation important for economic growth.

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��������� Chamber Staff & Board of Directors ��������� Ballot Issues, Benton County Legislative Races Set for November 3 General Election ��������� Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders Kicks Off Board Service Certification Series

���������Call for Applications | Small Business Council & Hustle in Heels ��������� High School Students Share Benefits of Work-Based Learning Experiences ����� 2020 Northwest Arkansas Craft Fairs Guide

������� Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G Closes Out 2020 Event by Highlighting Contributions to Local Organizations

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������ Winners Announced for Chamber Golf Tournament, Presented by Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall

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������Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plans ������DTR Holiday Market Opens November 21 ����� NWA Employment Showcase Happening Now �����Starting a Business in Arkansas (Presented in Spanish) �����Hustle in Heels | Leading and Living in Crisis

����� Downtown Rogers Revitalization | Behind the Scenes with CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

����� Rogers On-Demand Public Transit Unique �����Character Development Mobile Unit to Reach Underserved Youth �����Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Opens Post-Operative Orthopedic Surgery Unit ���RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Fourth Year October 8

������ Chamber Announces New Virtual Halloween Parade ������ Purchase Your Advertising in The Good Life Destination Guide ����Board Votes to Maintain Existing Directors for 2021 ����Ignite Your Passion | NWA YP Summit ���� Urban Land Institute NWA Presents | Downtown Rebound

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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����Art on the Bricks Art Walk Celebrates Indigenous People and NWA’s Creative Economy

���� Ribbon Cuttings & New Members | August 2020 ���� Membership Renewals | August 2020 ��� Many Thanks to Our 3rd Quarter Sponsors

������Chamber Networking & Educational Events

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

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

Geovanny Sarmiento Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion geovanny@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

Karen Wagaman Vice President of Downtown Development karen@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

Ross Phillips Vice President of Community Development ross@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 | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Treasurer | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction President/CEO | Raymond Burns RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

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

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

2021 Directors

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

Ex-Officio Directors

David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Cathy Foraker, AT&T David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Latricia Hill-Chandler, Arvest Bank Operations 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, OneDigital Health and Benefits 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 John-Michael Scurio, George’s

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

Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez, United Bank Emma Willis, Mangan Holcomb Partners Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Amiee York, Black Hills Energy

Audit Committee David Vaden Ron Branscum Knight Weis

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Voter Guide |

Early Voting Starts October 19

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earranged candidate filing deadlines, Primary Election dates being moved up to improve Arkansas’s standing in the Presidential Election, and a Primary Runoff Election during Spring Break, along with the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures to protect voters at the polls,

have made for a long election season in Arkansas.

Early voting for the November 3 General Election in Arkansas

begins October 19th. There are nine contested races for the Arkansas House and Senate in Benton County. Six of those House and Senate races are in districts that include parts of Rogers and Lowell.

Newcomers to the House for Rogers and Lowell Retiring legislators and an incumbent defeat in the Republican Primary have paved the way for political newcomers to take office in four of the six House Districts in Rogers and Lowell. Representatives Rebecca Petty (94), Dan Douglas (91), and Grant Hodges (96) did not seek re-election. Incumbent Representative Jana Della Rosa (90) was defeated by her challenger in a Republican Primary Runoff election.

Representative Jim Dotson (93) will be the most senior member of the House delegation from Benton County if re-elected in November

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Incumbent Faces Challenge in Senate District 1 Senator Bart Hester has drawn a General

dedicated to funding for the Arkansas Department of Transportation to construct

Ballot Issues Explained The Public Policy Center of the University

and maintain Arkansas’s Highways. Benton

of Arkansas Division of Agriculture produces

Election opponent for the first time since

County voters approved the passage of the ½

an excellent guide to Arkansas Ballot Issues.

he was elected to the District 1 seat in 2012.

cent in the 2012 Election. The funds from the

You can find it here.

Democratic candidate Ronetta Francis is

½ cent have helped fund the widening and

challenging the Senator and Real Estate

interchange improvements to I-49 in Benton

Developer from Cave Springs. Francis is

County, among other important projects for

an attorney whose career brought her to

the region. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce conducted Candidate Forums for

Northwest Arkansas, where she worked as a

Commerce supports the passage of Issue One.

Senior Associate General Counsel and an Ethics and Compliance Executive at Walmart. She is a currently a consultant, and lives in Rogers.

2018 Election Reruns Jene Huffman-Gilreath is running for

Voting in Benton County Early voting begins in Benton County

all the legislative races in Rogers and Lowell.

These forums were very successful in reaching a large audience by broadcasting live on the Chamber’s Facebook page and recording them for the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast.

will also be offered to voters due to safety

Listen to the recorded forums here.

concerns related to the Covid-19 virus.

Completed absentee ballots must be received

She first ran against Representative Rebecca

by the Benton County Clerk by the close of

Petty in 2018, who did not seek re-election

polls on Election Day.

this time. Kendon Underwood is running for the House in District 90 after defeating the

You can view a list of early voting

incumbent, Representative Jana Della Rosa

locations here.

Who is Running for Office in Benton County?

You can view a copy of the list of candidates running for office in Benton County here.

Don’t forget that early voting begins on October 19 for the November 3 General Election.

in the runoff election. Mr. Underwood lost to

Passage of Issue One Vital for the Growth of Rogers and Northwest Arkansas

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of

on October 19. No excuse absentee ballots

the House of Representatives in District 94.

Della Rosa in 2018.

Legislative Candidate Forums

Find Election Day vote center locations here.

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to vote. Please contact Jon Moran, Vice President of Government Affairs, at

View a sample of your ballot here.

(479) 636-1240 or jon@rogerslowell.com if you need more information.

A vote for Issue One on the ballot will

Remember, October 5 is the last day to register

make permanent the ½ cent sales tax currently

to vote for the November 3 General Election.

Get Connected with Jon Moran from Arkansas’s Capitol Hill! @ RLACC_Gov www.facebook.com/rlacc.gov

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Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders Kicks Off Board Service Certification Series

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he Chamber’s Northwest Arkansas

needed to benefit the community. NWAEL aims

Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) has

to prepare participants for leadership and service

kicked off its certification program

positions in Northwest Arkansas.

for board service to assist emerging leaders in pursuing leadership and

service positions and to create a reputable source for organizations to recruit emerging talent. The program continues through October 9.

Partnership with NWA Nonprofit Alliance This year, NWAEL has more than 50 up-and-

Building A More Cohesive Community Increasing the number of qualified board members and volunteers helps build a more cohesive community through better representation of our diverse community.

Over the past two years, nearly 40 program attendees have joined 32 area non-profit boards.

coming leaders participating in their Board

Additionally, those that did not join boards

Service program. This program closes the gap

mobilized 225 volunteers to donate over 1,000

between those seeking to serve on non-profit

hours in service projects to around 100 non-

boards and board openings. This allows the

profits. This is on top of monetary contributions

Chamber to provide area nonprofits with the

through cash gifts and other donations they

Board Service: Overarching Principles and Core

resources to have properly trained, enthusiastic,

might not have otherwise received.

Responsibilities; Legal and Ethical Considerations

prepared, and socially conscious board members

of Board Service; Financial Considerations; and

and volunteers. Graduates of this program are

(NWAEL) exists to retain emerging leaders and

the Board’s Role in Fundraising. The NWAEL Board

not restricted to which nonprofits they work

build a lasting legacy in Northwest Arkansas by

Service Certification program was formed with

with upon completion, thereby increasing the

providing the resources to infuse new talent with

a vision of creating a leadership pool in order

effective reach throughout the region. NWAEL

existing leadership. Launched in 2008, NWAEL

to link ready, willing and able emerging talent

partners with the NWA Nonprofit Alliance to help

currently consists of quarterly programs and

to organizations, public and private boards,

facilitate the connections between participants in

active to collectively tackle issues and projects of

commissions and other areas of leadership

the program and board openings.

relevance to our community.

Preparing Participants for Leadership and Service The program focuses on four key areas of

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Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders

Chamber Voice of Business Communication Channels

The Chamber’s newsletter, blog, podcast and videos are your trusted sources for information and stories about our mission-based strategic focus areas.

Content is delivered in these four formats to make it simple and easy for audiences of all generations to stay connected to business and community news.

READ CURRENT & PREVIOUS ISSUES ONLINE

ISSUU.COM/RLACC This monthly 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 the Community, Focus on Industry, and Focus on Small Business along with a list of new members, photos of recent ribbon cuttings and a Quick Reference Calendar.

FIND US ONLINE

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F I N D U S O N T H E S E P L AT F O R M S

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Voice of Business Podcast debuted in May 2017. The podcast covers topics of regional and statewide interest, current events, legislative events, interviews with community leaders, local and state elected officials, newsmakers, and community and economic developers.

You can find the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast online and subscribe. Just search “Chamber Voice of Business” on any of these platforms and start listening to one of Northwest Arkansas’s premier business podcasts today!

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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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Call for Applications

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he Small Business Council (SBC) is a group of volunteers who either own their own business or work for small businesses in the area. The purpose of the SBC is to be the voice of the small business community and provide guidance to Chamber staff on the needs of small

businesses. The SBC’s mission statement is: Promoting sustainable growth for small business through awareness, diversity, and education.

The 20-member council meets on the first Thursday of each month

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nder the umbrella of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, Hustle In Heels (HIH) was formed by a group of Northwest Arkansas women. The mission for HIH is “Leading professional women to transform the business landscape across

Northwest Arkansas.” Its member-driven programs offer local subject matter experts with an interactive focus for enterprising businesswomen. Participants are leaders in economic and business

to talk about the needs of the small business community, nominate and

growth for our region and have a common desire to be well connected

select a small business of the quarter and small business of the year,

to each another.

develop business education programming, and discuss and implement small business programs for the Chamber.

Members also help facilitate and run the bi-monthly Chamber

HIH is led by a committee that meets monthly (first Thursday) to plan luncheons and pop-up programs. The term for committee members is one year from January through December. If you are

Tutorials (formerly member orientations) held at the Chamber. Those

interested, please email Hustle in Heels at hih@RogersLowell.com to

wishing to serve on the SBC must complete an application and be

request an application. Applications are due November 30, 2020.

approved by a combination of Chamber staff and the Executive Committee of the SBC. The term of service is January through December 2021. If you are interested in learning more contact Steve Cox at Steve@RogersLowell.com for an application. The deadline is November 30, 2020.

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For more information about the Small Business Council or Hustle in Heels visit the Volunteer page on RogersLowell.com.

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High School Students Share Benefits of Work-Based Learning Experiences ogers Public Schools has partnered with local businesses and industries to provide authentic

Madison Pollock | Intern, Arkie Apparel Madison Pollock, intern at Arkie Apparel

Industry Certification and Training Opportunities Students enrolled in the college and career

work-based learning experiences

in Rogers, explained that her learning “how to

readiness and work-based learning courses also

for 11th and 12th grade students.

run a start-up business, handle the books for a

have opportunities to participate in industry

Students may choose among Internship, Career

business and get your product out there” are

certification and training courses, which include

Practicum and Youth Apprenticeship courses that

beneficial skills that will help her prepare for jobs

ACT Work Keys, National Career Readiness

align with career fields that they are interested in

within career fields she is interested in pursuing

Certification, Electrical Systems, FANUC Robotics

pursuing following high school graduation. These

following graduation.

Training, Veterinary Assistant and several

experiences also help increase awareness of jobs that are available within companies in the local community and Northwest Arkansas region.

Currently, there are over 180 students

Mathias Sanchez | Torchy’s Tacos Mathias Sanchez described several beneficial skills that his work experience at Torchy’s Tacos

representing Rogers High School, Rogers

has taught him including “how to handle

New Technology High School and Rogers

situations with people, verbal skills, manners,

Heritage High School participating in work-

and how to work hard and do more than what is

based learning experiences with companies in

expected of me.”

Northwest Arkansas. Below are some student comments highlighting the beneficial job and professional skills that they have gained from these work experiences.

Andrea Gomez | Retail Sales Associate, Goodwill As a retail sales associate with Goodwill, Andrea Gomez shared the benefits of her workbased learning experiences saying, “I have been able to gain skills in leadership, communication, customer service, teamwork cooperation, time management, and some information on how to

Jayden Fulcher | Intern, Central States Manufacturing

Contact Dawn Stewart, Director of Career and Technical Education, at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about opportunities to provide workbased learning experiences for students during the 2020-2021 school year.

use Auto CAD and it will prepare me for a career in engineering.”

Andrea Mejia Duran | Dental Intern, Mint Dental Andrea Mejia Duran, described the work experience as a dental intern at Mint Dental has provided, including “how to communicate

being able to work at Goodwill has allowed me to

with patients and learning about different types

gain and strengthen many of my skills. Every skill

of dental procedures and protocol.”

Hailey Mason noted that the opportunity to

How Your Business Can Help

he has learned, he said, “I have learned how to

I am wanting to become an Entrepreneur, and

Hailey Mason | Intern, Northwest Health

them prepare for successful careers.

asked what beneficial skills and/or information

graduate from College with a degree in Business.

opening up in the future.”

industry certification and training courses help

Central States Manufacturing in Lowell. When

beneficial job and professional skills that her

allow me to prepare for the business that I will be

Petra Allied Health/Medical College. These

Jayden Fulcher is currently an intern at

run a business.” She added, “In the future, I plan to

that I have been able to obtain through work will

medical-related certification courses through

Students Cite Importance of Learning Essential Skills In addition, many other students noted that their work-based learning experiences have helped them learn the importance of essential skills related to communications, leadership,

work as a student intern at Northwest Health has

customer service, safety procedures, time

helped her “get a feel for how medical school and

management, computer skills, organizational

nursing school will be in my future.” She said, “It’s

skills, critical thinking, problem solving and the

super helpful to have prior knowledge.”

importance of having a good work ethic.

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2020 Northwest Arkansas Craft Fairs Guide Explore handmade goods and local artwork at these fall craft fairs.

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s the fall foliage begins to transform the Ozarks countryside into a blaze of glorious colors, Rogers and Northwest Arkansas also begin to shift into a more colorful atmosphere—with arts and crafts fairs.

These annual fall fairs draw hundreds of local artisans,

makers, and artists to the area to display handcrafted jewelry, small

Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Crafts Fair October 14-18, 2020

8464 W. McNelly Rd. | Bentonville

It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair

batch soaps, homemade quilts, country furniture, antiques, fine art, and

October 15-18, 2020

much more. Go shopping at these unique fairs and festivals throughout

7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd. | Bentonville

Northwest Arkansas to discover something truly one-of-a-kind.

Download a copy of the 2020 NWA Craft Fair Guide

Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival October 15-17, 2020

2537 N. McConnell Ave. | Fayetteville Springdale will be merged with the Fayetteville location this year.

Cancellations Many other craft fairs and events in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas have made the difficult decision to cancel for 2020, however, most are already planning for

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2021. Be sure to check back here for updates on 2020 and 2021 craft fairs.

Championship Winner Austin Ernst lifts this year’s trophy

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G Closes Out 2020 Event by Highlighting Contributions to Local Organizations

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he Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G

On Thursday, August 27 the #NWAChampionship held a three-hole

returned to Pinnacle Country Club August 24-30 for the

charity match in partnership with Walmart featuring LPGA professionals

14th annual year, with Austin Ernst taking home the 2020

Maria Fassi, Gaby Lopez, Juli Inkster and Morgan Pressel. The

#NWAChampionship title. The tournament did not permit

#NWAMatch promoted the #PlayYellow initiative, a program founded by

fans onsite in efforts to promote the health and safety of the

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network

community and was postponed from its original dates in June due to the

Hospitals. The match raised $40,000 which was donated to Arkansas

COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these changes, the #NWAChampionship and

Children’s Hospital Northwest, the local affiliate of CMN Hospitals.

its partners contributed over $180,000 to local organizations including

“Since the tournament’s inception, the Walmart NW Arkansas

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Northwest, NWA Food Bank and Mercy

Championship presented by P&G has donated over $4.7 million to

Hospital Foundation.

charitable organizations in our community,” said Tournament Chairman,

“One of the core missions of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

Jay Allen. “While the tournament looked and felt completely different

presented by P&G is to give back to the community and this year is certainly

this year without spectators and without some of our traditional special

no exception,” stated Donna Morris, Walmart Executive Vice President and

events, we remain 100 percent committed to our core mission of

Chief People Officer. “In partnership with Procter & Gamble, we are honored

improving the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.”

to make financial contributions to these deserving organizations in our

Earlier this year, the #NWAChampionship and Procter & Gamble

community, working on the frontlines to serve the NW Arkansas region

also held the Miles for Mercy Community Challenge. The virtual

during this challenging year.”

community event celebrated local healthcare workers while raising

To kick off #NWAChampionship Week, the tournament hosted a donation event at the NWA Food Bank on Monday, August 24. The

$17,000 for the Mercy Health Foundation.

Other organizations benefiting from the tournament in 2020 include:

event featured a $40,000 contribution from the Walmart NW Arkansas

• ALS Association of Arkansas

Championship presented by P&G as well as a donation of 39,000 pounds of

• Apple Seeds

protein from Tyson Foods.

• Boys and Girls Club of Benton County

“While the tournament looked and felt completely different this year without spectators and without some of our traditional special events, we remain 100 percent committed to our core mission of improving the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas.”

– Jay Allen Tournament Chairman Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

• Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club • Boys and Girls Club of Western Benton County • Brightwater Culinary School • Children’s Advocacy Center • First Tee of NW Arkansas • LPGA Foundation • NWA Children’s Shelter • Rogers Early Risers Rotary Club The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship returns to Pinnacle Country Club June 14 – 20, 2021 to celebrate the event’s 15th anniversary. For more information, visit www.NWAChampionship.com.

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Winners Announced for Chamber Golf Tournament, Presented by Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall

First Place Team Arkansas Golf & Powersports

ANNUAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Monday, September 21, 2020 Tee Times | Began at 9:00 a.m. in 10 Minute Intervals Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers

Second Place Team Signature Bank of Arkansas

WINNERS 1st | Team Arkansas Golf & Powersports 2nd | Team Signature Bank of Arkansas 3rd | Team Golden Corral Buffet & Grill CONTEST WINNERS Longest Drive | Frank Sprick (OneDigital Health & Benefits) Closest to the Hole | Murry Cline (APAC-Central, Inc.)

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC A CCOUNTANTS

Third Place Team Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

FREE WEBINAR |

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Why you should offer a retirement plan to your employees Retirement plan options available to your business How to find a service provider Ongoing service you should receive from your financial services firm

About the Presenter:

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David Harris

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

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Clevenger Financial is a financial services firm that specializes in holistic financial planning solutions for individuals and business owners. Their doors opened in Joplin, Missouri in 2002, and expanded into Rogers and Northwest Arkansas in 2019. Its purpose is to bring financial order to your life and keep it that way. Its core beliefs are coaching and education, open communications, acting with integrity and honesty, and building long term relationships based on trust.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Preregistration is required | www.rogerslowell.com/events

DTR Holiday Market Opens November 21 The DTR (Downtown Rogers) Farmers Market’s regular season ends on October 31. On each Saturday beginning November 21 and ending December 12, DTR Market will transition to a Holiday Market featuring vendors selling their winter crops, holiday treats, handmade crafts, and gifts. This indoor walkthrough market will be at 120 W. Poplar St. from noon to 5:00 p.m. All items and food sold will be to-go. Make a big impact this year by shopping small and supporting local growers and makers.

Purchase Year-Round with the WhatsGood App

Not able to make it to the Market? You can purchase goods from DTR Market vendors year-round by ordering online via the WhatsGood app for convenient pick-up on Saturdays. For more information, contact DTR Market Manager Ike Reichenbach at (479) 640-7345 or Ike@RogersLowell.com.

Learn More at www.DowntownRogersInc.org/market

The Market will be implementing the following safety practices:

FOR CUSTOMERS | • • • • • • • • •

Shop and go – all purchases will be packaged to-go.

There will be a limited capacity inside.

If you are sick at all, please stay home.

There will be no sampling or touching unbought items.

Customers are recommended to be single shoppers only.

Face coverings must be worn at all times.

Please maintain social distance from vendor booths and other shoppers.

Hand sanitizer must be used upon entry and exit.

There will be no public seating or facilities.

FOR VENDORS |

• All food and items sold must be packaged to-go.

• Vendors who are sick may not attend the market.

• Vendors will sanitize or wash their hands between purchases.

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Presented by |

Happening October 1-31, 2020 | You Can Still Register!

The NWA Employment Showcase is a newly revamped event replacing the 2020 NWA Fall Job Fair. An engaging, online format improves upon the existing job fair format by taking it online and showcasing available jobs and careers in our region for the entire month of October.

Employers Hosted at RogersLowell.com, participating businesses can submit a custom video describing available positions, company culture, ideal candidates, and other relevant information, or post a pre-recorded Zoom interview about the positions with Chamber staff (for a small additional fee).

Webspaces • Showcase your company’s recruitment video (up to 60 seconds).

• Feature a short blurb about your company's work culture, jobs available, and other supporting information for job seekers.

• Link to your company's job listings on your website, or a direct link to an application website such as indeed.com or linkedin.com.

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Job Seekers The online NWA Employment Showcase will provide job seekers direct links to job postings for quick and easy access.

They will also be able to learn about dozens of career opportunities and unique companies in our area all on one easy-to-navigate web page format.

Don’t miss out on the NWA Employment Showcase beginning October 1, 2020. Registration is happening now at RogersLowell.com.

Contact memberservices@rogerslowell.com or call (479) 636-1240 now to explore sponsorship opportunities.

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Fecha l Jueves, 19 de noviembre de 2020 l 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ubicación l Cámara de Comercio del área de Rogers-Lowell

317 W. Walnut St., Rogers Tema l “Iniciando un negocio en Arkansas”

El Beaver Water District y copatrocinadores del evento Univisión, Business, First Security Bank, Job Guide, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, y la Cámara de Comercio del área de Rogers-Lowell presenta “Iniciando un negocio en Arkansas” (presentador de idioma español). Este seminario básico analiza los pasos esenciales de inicio, las estructuras legales del negocio, las regulaciones y las licencias, los problemas clave que afectan el éxito de su negocio y los escollos comunes a los que se enfrentan los emprendedores. ¡Imprescindible para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas por primera vez!

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The pandemic and politics make it a difficult time to lead an organization but now it’s more important than ever to lead well.

Dr. Debbie Jones discusses the principles that guide her through times of crisis. Questions, thoughts, and discussion encouraged as one principle holds true - we are in this together.

About the Speaker | Dr. Debbie Jones Dr. Debbie Jones is the superintendent of Bentonville Schools.

She has more than 25 years of educator experience having previously served as Assistant Commissioner for Learning Services at the Arkansas Department of Education. Dr. Jones held the position of assistant superintendent for the Bryant School District for seven years following her principalship at Bryant High School. She worked as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and secondary director in Pulaski County Special School District.

Who Should Attend?

All women in business are encouraged to attend whether you work in a professional office environment or run a machine in a manufacturing facility. This program is designed so that all women can participate.

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Downtown Rogers Revitalization | I N D U ST R Y Behind the Scenes with CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.

Photography for this article provided by |

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he Chamber Voice of Business

construction. It was determined that the best

Newsletter recently had an

way for CEI to serve Rogers during this time was

opportunity to visit with staff

to accelerate the projects. The City has gone to

it will strengthen the core of the downtown,

at CEI Engineering Associates,

extra efforts creating strict guidelines addressing

create opportunities to enhance community

Inc. (CEI) about their Downtown

additional measures required to protect the safety

interaction, create energy and civic pride, drive

Rogers revitalization project work in progress.

of the construction crews and citizens, but also has

economic activity, support safe accessible

The following questions and answers

encouraged collaborative input on how to meet

multi-modal access to downtown, and develop

provide some interesting insights into the

the goals of the projects without impacting the

the necessary infrastructure needed to allow

improvement plans.

safety of residents or workers.

the entire city to grow.

Q: Downtown Rogers improvement plans have been a topic of discussion lately for the community. With the onset of COVID, how is this impacting the progress of the projects?

A: So that we’re on the same page –

traffic, we expedited the design schedule – we

we set out to highlight the interesting

gained a month or two. This gave a bigger

characteristics of each destination and

window to the construction crews. Currently, we

then focused on creating opportunities for

are running about 30 days ahead of schedule.

community connections within each site

In an effort to take advantage of less foot

Street improvements (water, parking, new street)

Q: When designing to enhance the Downtown environment, what elements are important to CEI? A: It is critical to understand the intent of

and Arkansas Street – not started construction

the revitalization: What results are the City and

yet but about to.

the citizens looking for that will demonstrate

“Downtown” includes: Mobility hub (Caboose) 1st Street improvements, Railyard Park, Cherry

For Rogers, the answer looked a lot like this…

By making Downtown Rogers a destination

Starting with the anchors of this area,

and to each other. It makes the Farmer’s Market a destination. It makes Railyard Park a destination. By successfully bringing them together, it makes Downtown Rogers a destination whether they travel by car, foot, or by bicycle.

Our work makes it easier to recognize

One of the biggest concerns before the

success to their community? How do you shape

and promote Downtown Rogers, builds

projects started was how we were going to lessen

a community’s future while respecting its history

community pride, eases access concerns,

the impact on businesses trying to operate during

and traditions?

addresses traffic, parking, pedestrian safety

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and includes the opportunity to create or enhance flexible outdoor community venues.

Our design goal is to enhance people’s sense of comfort, visibility, relaxation, all those things that make a park a destination and Downtown Rogers businesses thrive.

Q: Have you unearthed anything interesting during your projects downtown?

A: Sometimes our projects can be a bit of a treasure hunt. Our most recent surprise was the discovery of an old coal chute used to offload coal from wagons to be transferred by the shovel into the chute leading to the basements of the downtown buildings. These businesses used the coal in their basement boilers to heat their buildings. We ran into stuff like that – 1800’s technology.

This is where our technical experience really comes in. This allows us to save and respect what can be preserved without interfering with the necessary modernization to keep us all moving forward.

Q: What are some recent projects you have completed in Northwest Arkansas that you’re proud of?

What would our readers be surprised to know about CEI? A: We are very diverse in our areas of specialties.

We deliver public work projects to most communities in our area spanning: street and infrastructure, master planning for communities and commercial campuses, XNA parking facility, sports facility design for Rogers Public Schools, Bentonville Square Revitalization, Bella Vista Municipal Buildings, Parks and Trails (more than 100 miles locally).

In addition, we were the original civil engineer and continue with ongoing development projects on the 300 acres encompassing the Promenade, World Trade Center with retail and restaurants, Walmart projects of all types, and an incredibly active local development commercial group. All told we have completed thousands of projects throughout the region, with more than 25,000 projects delivered across the United States.

Find out more about CEI at www.ceieng.com or call (479) 273-9472.

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Rogers On-Demand Public Transit

Unique

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Did You Know? ogers is unique in the Ozark Regional Transit system in that an On-Demand Transit model is the exclusive model that is in the fixed-route family of transit models. There are no traditional Fixed-Route systems in Rogers.

On-Demand Transit can best be described as being

similar to any “ride-hailing” service such as Lyft or Uber with one key exception: transit vehicles don’t pick up or discharge anywhere other than official bus stops. However, with so many bus stops in Rogers, there are few locations west of I-49 not serviced (i.e. within ¾ miles of a bus stop) and no locations east of I-49 not serviced by public transit.

The City of Rogers budgeted in 2020 to make all rides zero-fare to the passenger. Additionally, the city has reallocated budgeted funds to extend the service until 10:00 p.m. on Friday nights and from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday nights. Rogers residents have no need to worry about transportation when supporting one of our local restaurants, entertainment venues and other businesses.

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Character Development Mobile Unit to Reach Underserved Youth irst Tee of Northwest Arkansas has

socioeconomic barriers that keep them from

created a Character Development

participating at the facility. First Tee of NWA does

by the Mobile Unit is the first of its kind across

Mobile Unit that will reach

not want these factors to keep any child from

the First Tee network. I am excited and eager to

underserved youth across

having the ability to learn valuable life skills and

bring this type of access to quality, evidence-

Washington and Benton Counties.

values, or from being exposed to the sport of golf.

based programming to the underserved youth

This unit will allow participants the opportunity to explore and implement the First Tee curriculum involving their nine core values with a focus on

“The unique programming style provided

of our area. The unit allows us to be at the

First of Its Kind

forefront of creating new ways of reaching and

The brand-new Character Development

teaching children life skills, enhancing character

character and life-skills development. Like the

Mobile Unit, first of its kind, will be equipped

development, while learning the fundamentals

programming at the facility, the Mobile Unit will

with the latest in technology for programming,

of golf. It’s an honor to bring this programming

teach these traits through the game of golf.

new golf equipment for participant use, and so

to NWA and I look forward to seeing its success

much more. The mobile curriculum will facilitate

unfold,” Tellez says.

Teaching Valuable Life Skills and Values The Mobile Unit will create an opportunity for First Tee of NWA to offer programming

Social and Emotional Learning classes, Character

First Tee of NWA continues to look for

Development exercises, Life Skills training, and

individuals and corporations to partner with in

Financial Literacy training.

order for the Mobile Unit to meet its goals and

With this new mobile programming option

deliver quality services to the underserved youth

in non-traditional golf settings. Taking their

being offered, First Tee NWA has brought Isaac

of NWA. Any person, corporation, or benevolent

programming out into the community allows

Tellez on board to be the director of the Mobile

entity interested in financially supporting the new

them to broaden their impact on the area

Unit. Tellez has a passion for outreach to the

Character Development Mobile Unit is encouraged

youth, specifically including underserved youth

underserved communities and is excited for the

to contact Brian Thomas at (479) 419-5807 or

that might otherwise have geographical or

opportunity to lead this endeavor.

brian@thefirstteenwa.org.

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Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas Opens Post-Operative Orthopedic Surgery Unit ercy Hospital Northwest

these important, specialized services for

the unit where patients begin physical therapy

Arkansas opened a 22-bed

patients undergoing orthopedic procedures,”

almost immediately after their surgeries. This

unit dedicated to the post-

said Eric Pianalto, President of Mercy

prompts shorter hospital stays.

operative needs of patients

Hospital. “Orthopedic patients’ needs are

undergoing orthopedic and

different from patients recovering from an

hospital stay and recovering in their own

illness and we think this dedicated unit will

homes, so we get them home as soon as we

serve them well.”

can,” said Lindsay Kemp, orthopedic service line

spine surgeries.

Mercy also added an orthopedic service

line coordinator and a nurse navigator

“Statistically, patients do best with a short

The unit includes 14 beds dedicated

coordinator. “We’re very proud of our excellent

who help guide joint replacement patients

to inpatients who typically spend one day

through treatment, from ensuring they have

in the hospital after a surgery such as knee

Mercy said the new unit compliments

appointments booked correctly to escorting

replacement. It also includes eight beds for

the services of Mercy Clinic Orthopedics –

them through their surgery day and adding a

outpatients who leave the hospital the same day

Rogers, whose team of seven surgeons and

layer of post-surgical checks on their progress.

as their surgery, including patients undergoing

five physician assistants also offer orthopedics

minimally invasive hip replacement.

treatment and surgery.

“Having been through knee replacement myself, I’m thrilled Mercy Hospital is adding

One unique feature is a therapy gym in

outcomes for patients.”

Source: Talk Business & Politics

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RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Fourth Year October 8 eturning again in 2020, this popular event offers members a unique and fun opportunity to network with other business professionals and conduct business

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Chamber Announces New Virtual Halloween Parade Friday, October 30, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Little Kids program 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Big Kids program

Applications are due by October 16, 2020* *Please note this deadline is based on availability.

Applications will no longer be accepted once the virtual parade is at capacity due to time constraints.

We encourage you to apply early as this is a new type of event, we cannot anticipate the application response rate.

Join us for this spooktacular new event - the 1st Virtual Halloween Parade. Engage in the thrill of Halloween with the community. Show Rogers and surrounding areas some fun entertainment that can be shared again and again fooooreeever (insert evil laugh) Ha Ha Ha HA! There is ample eternal opportunity for exposure to a diverse audience during both our children’s hour presentation and big kid presentation that freaky Friday evening.

Support public programming, gather your team, family or friends (six feet apart of course), throw on your scariest or funniest costumes and send us your festive videos!

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The DTR Virtual Halloween Parade Presentation will take place on Downtown Rogers Inc.'s Facebook Live.

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Purchase Your Advertising in The Good Life Destination Guide Space Now Available for the 2021-22 Digital Publication

Don’t miss this members-only opportunity to advertise in the annual tourism and relocation destination guide.

The award-winning magazine features maps, restaurants, lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area.

This year’s edition will be published digitally, offering advertisers brand new Digital Advertising Value Packages loaded with enhanced online value to complement display ads.

Choose from five value packages: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Basic.

Learn More and Download An Advertising Contract Today!

All Advertising Contracts and materials are due January 31, 2021.

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Board Votes to Maintain Existing Directors for 2021

Peter Lane, President/CEO of the Walton Arts Center, welcomed the Board and also provided tours of the newly renovated Walmart AMP facility

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September Board Meeting at the Walmart AMP

n accordance with the Bylaws of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, a Board Nominating Committee was appointed to recommend candidates for vacancies that will expire December 31, 2020.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee

recommended to the Board maintaining the existing Board of Directors for 2021 to ensure that the best interests of the Chamber are met as we navigate through the challenges of this health crisis.

For the Executive Committee officers, Angie Tucker-Ridley will remain in the role as Chairwoman of the Board, Erin Kiefer will serve as Chairwoman- Elect, and Mike Power will serve as Treasurer.

The Board approved in September the Committee’s recommendation acknowledging that continuity in leadership and fiduciary duty would best contribute to the Chamber’s continued and long-term success.

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2021 Board of Directors for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance 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 2021 Directors

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

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

Daizy Andrade – University of Arkansas David Vaden Dr. Marlin Berry – Rogers Public Schools Ron Branscum Jerry Carmichael – 3C Retail Solutions Knight Weis 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 Latricia Hill-Chandler – Arvest Bank Operations Greg Hines – Mayor, City of Rogers Tom Hopper – TallChamps, LLC Corry Hull – OneDigital Health and Benefits 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 John-Michael Scurio – George’s Eric Pianalto – Mercy of Northwest Arkansas Chris Sultemeier – Walmart (retired) Dick Trammel – Chairman Emeritus Josh Vasquez – United Bank Emma Willis – Mangan Holcomb Partners Jeff Wood – Tyson Foods Amiee York – Black Hills Energy

2022 Directors Tom Allen – Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ron Branscum – Arvest Bank David Kimball – Benchmark Group Jerra Nalley – Runway Tanya Smith – Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Melissa Turpin – Honeycomb Kitchen

2023 Directors Kristen Boozman – Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Dean Fisher – Glad Manufacturing Angela Grayson – Precipice IP Denten Park – Northwest Health Curt Stamp – Cox Business Knight Weis – Signature Bank of Arkansas

DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development – Leah Acoach Membership Services – Tanya Smith Economic Development – Tom Allen Government Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Destination Marketing – Larry Cooper

AUDIT COMMITTEE

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VIRTUAL EVENT

November 11 through November 13, 2020 Brought to you by |

NWA Emerging Leaders & Rotary Clubs of NWA Individual Tickets |

$45 per person (early bird price)

Attention young professionals across Northwest Arkansas! It's almost time for you to join us for the fifth annual NWA YP Summit - Ignite Your Passion. Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Rotary Clubs of NWA have partnered to create this unique leadership summit for young professionals focusing on three areas of development. This year's theme is Agents of Change.

Igniting Your Passion | Agents of Change Personally – Revitalize your ideas of personal success and discover how to achieve what happiness means to you.

Professionally – Strengthen your potential for prosperity by learning how to best bring your enthusiasm to your workplace.

Philanthropically – Turn your passion into action by collaborating with other young professionals to help Northwest Arkansas thrive in every way.

Visit our website NWAYPSummit.com for the latest updates, to register today!

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Urban Land Institute NWA Presents | Downtown Rebound Live Conference on Zoom October 27 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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owntown and Christmas have

leaders who will explore where consumers

healthy. The conference will consider ways to

a deep and nearly timeless

are both psychologically and emotionally,

redefine our downtowns’ outdoor spaces so

relationship. For most cities,

and what retailers and restauranteurs can

that we emerge from this pandemic stronger,

downtown is where we

do to accommodate them while delivering a

smarter, and better prepared for the future. In

congregate to celebrate, and

great experience.

addition, the conference will explore business

for most businesses in the area, a productive holiday season is critical to success.

But as we know, this season is going to be

There will be discussions on space and

growth opportunities that might be “ripe for

design applications for interior environments

the picking” thanks specifically to this historic

that are flexible, inviting, engaging, and

moment in time.

different. Customer behavior has been impacted by the real and perceived consequences of sharing areas with others, and new regulations have changed how owners organize and manage their spaces. So, what can we expect and what can we do?

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) NWA is providing a free, live web-conference October 27 to provide small business owners insight into what to expect during the 2020 Christmas Shopping season. ULI NWA is a satellite office of ULI, a global organization which for more than 80 years has been dedicated to improving the quality of urban areas.

“Our consumer-facing Northwest Arkansas small business owners are ready to look ahead to the 2020 holiday buying season and emerge from the COVID crisis mode of day-today and week-by-week survival. This conference will bring to them reputable, national consumer research data to assist them in their hopeful and optimistic planning to best serve their customers, and it will deliver to them positive ideas they can implement to capture the income streams they so greatly need.”

– Martha Londagin Business Consultant Startup Junkie

The organization’s members deliver the ULI mission through programs and events, and positively shape the future of real estate and land use disciplines throughout Northwest Arkansas. They work together with leaders from across the fields of real estate and land use policy to exchange best practices and serve community needs. Their members include real estate developers, builders, finance and equity professionals, architects, engineers, urban

Martha Londagin

Business Consultant at Startup Junkie

planners, elected officials, engaged citizens, and more.

Martha Londagin, Business Consultant for Startup Junkie, is facilitating a roundtable discussion as part of the conference.

About the Live Conference Downtown Rebound is a free, 90-minute, live web-conference on Zoom. During the keynote address, you’ll learn the holiday season economic forecast based on the latest research by the National Main Street Center.

Following that is a powerful roundtable discussion with national and regional

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Art on the Bricks Art Walk Celebrates Indigenous People and NWA’s Creative Economy

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he theme for September’s Art Walk was “Celebrate Diversity” which will continue in October for the Art on the Bricks VIRTUAL Art Walk hosted by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. During the second half of the online art exhibition, October 1 - October 15, 2020,

artists of native American descent are being highlighted. This twoweek period is in tandem with a holiday celebrated in some states on Monday, October 12, 2020—Indigenous Peoples Day. The art of three Northwest Arkansas artists with ancestors from four native American tribes will be featured along with other artists on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms.

The virtual exhibit will reside on social media sites including those of Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce through October 15, 2020.

Art Reflects and Influences Our Culture Art by artists of all races and nationalities plays an important role in reflecting and influencing the culture of our community. As Northwest Arkansas experiences rapid demographic changes, we are privileged to become acquainted with new friends and neighbors who bring with them a wide variety of cultures, influences, experiences and heritage from across the globe. The Celebrate Diversity virtual exhibit seeks to serve as a reflection of the artists’ cultures and their contributions to the creative economy in Northwest Arkansas.

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Meet the Artists Judi O. Harrison Since first grade, Judi O. Harrison knew art

Christy Bunnell

been exhibited in hundreds of galleries and

Artist Christy Bunnell began painting at

museums, published in magazines and earned

was her world. She shared a brief part of her

an early age and is drawn to images that reflect

her signature status and many awards from

history when she submitted beautiful paintings

Southwestern and Native American people and

national and international painting societies.

of her ancestors. “I have been lucky enough to

cultures. She is the descendant of a Cherokee

Classically trained, her typical works reflects

live in that world my whole life. 6-12th grades

great, great grandmother and a Creek/Muskogee

impressionistic-realism and contemporary styles.

I was given a scholarship to the Delaware Art

great, great grandfather. She had learning

She has traveled nationally and internationally

Museum. Then on to Syracuse University for a

disabilities as a child so her parents enrolled her

teaching art classes and workshops in countries

Bachelor of Fine Arts and membership in the

in art lessons at the Springdale Art Center at the

including Croatia, Mexico, Venezuela, India,

Alpha Xi Alpha honorary design society. After

age of 7. As her artistic ability became apparent,

China, Portugal and Spain.

college I taught art at the Friends School in

she continued studying art with NWA teachers. In

Wilmington, Delaware. Later, in Tulsa, I taught

addition to being a talented artist, Christy is also

mid-20s, her art was heavily influenced by

art at Philbrook Art Museum and worked as a

was an auto mechanic for 19 years—specializing

her heritage. Her first portraits were of native

commercial artist. And for the last 45 years I

in repairs of BMWs, Mercedes-Benz, and other

Americans. Now, almost 50 years later, the

have worked as an interior designer.”

European vehicles in her father’s auto repair shop

emotions of each person she paints filters

in Fayetteville.

through. “Regardless of skin tone or ethnicity, I

Through the years, she always had the opportunity to keep her brushes wet while she

She hung up her wrenches and socket set

Blackwood is part Cherokee and, in her

love to reflect the beautiful souls as I capture the

painted in all mediums. She is a descendent

2 years ago and today she devotes her time

of the Osage Tribe and her series, The Osage

and talent to her art and her family, including

Cross series is a mixed media acrylic and

her two children, Cody, 15 and Brooke, 13.

Blackwood is connecting with people from

Stabilo pencil on Clayboard. “It is very exciting

She has an art studio in her home in Wheeler,

around the world. She is teaching painting

to live in Northwest Arkansas and to be a part

Arkansas and most of the work she creates

classes virtually with students ranging from

of the art world,” exclaimed Judi. Harrison’s

are commissioned paintings. You may contact

as far as England, Puerto Rico, Canada and of

portraits of her Osage ancestors are on display

Christy through her Facebook page.

course throughout the U.S. “In this time and

in the virtual Art on the Bricks Art Walk and are also on exhibit in the windows of the Rogers Experimental House, 121 W Walnut Street, Rogers Arkansas.

Susan Blackwood Bella Vista Artist Susan Blackwood loves to paint portraits and landscapes. Her work has

faces of the people I paint,” Blackwood explained.

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic,

space, I am realizing I can be far more effective teaching virtually than I ever expected. I am developing a new dimension in my teaching which I am finding to be much more effective.”

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | August 2020 30+ YEARS

Garner Building Supply - 72 years Sherwin-Williams Company - 61 years Black Hills Energy - 54 years Realty Title - 44 years War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake - 42 years Al McCarty Jewelers - 41 years Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson - 40 years Ozark Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - 40 years Rogers First Church of the Nazarene - 38 years Bryant & Company Appraisers - 35 years Hope Cancer Resources -33 years Rogers Apartments - 33 years Bekaert Corporation -31 years New Hope Animal Hospital - 31 years WSP Inc. Packaging & Distribution Specialist - 31 years

21-30 YEARS

Beaver Lake Realty, Inc. Blakeman’s Fine Jewelry Eureka Pizza Horses for Healing Jones Janitorial Services, Inc. Las Palmas Corporation Martfeld & Associates Insurance Peace Lutheran Church Rogers Noon Kiwanis Club Rogers Noon Rotary Club

11-20 YEARS

ABC Supply All Dogs Clinic, PLLC Arkansas Mill Supply Co., Inc. Bariola’s Pizzeria BHC Insurance Cameron Smith & Associates CDI Contractors, LLC Choctaw Casino Cold Stone Creamery Core Architects Deloitte Devereux Management Company

Fairfield Inn & Suites of Rogers Faithful Friends Animal Clinic Geary Engineering P.A. Orion Waste Solutions John Brown University Rogers Center Jordan Essentials - Lissa Applewhite Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell Legacy National Bank Leisurescapes, Inc. Lindsey Management Co., Inc. Metal Central N.O.S.S. Inc./In-N-Out Screening Services, Inc. Northwest Medical Center NWA Tobacco Free Coalition Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. Ozark Financial Services of NW Arkansas Paychex, Inc. The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market Sharum’s Garden Center NWA, Inc. Shiloh Christian School ShurTech Brands, LLC Subway TEC Staffing Services Vital Records Control

6-10 YEARS

Crain Buick GMC of Springdale Diversified Resources Gander RV Lowell Kelsey’s Beaver Lake Homes & Retreat Center Kimberly-Clark Lamar Advertising Company Meister & McCracken Law Firm The Northwest Arkansas Conservatory of Classical Ballet Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, a MANA Clinic NWA Wedding Ideas Directory Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty Premium Brands of NWA Southeast Poultry, Inc. T. Michael’s Salon & Spa TRG Rogers/Alter Trading Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Zaxby’s

2-5 YEARS

American Red Cross Serving NWA Arkansas Hospice, Inc. B. Lush Salon at Pinnacle Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations, LLC First Presbyterian Church Food Loops Bob Foster Agency, LLC Hachem Investments/SLH John Carr Limbird Real Estate Group Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham NeuClear Health & Fitness Precipice IP, PLLC Rainbow Honda Roger and Betsy Reithemeyer Summit Heating and Air, LLC TopNotch Real Estate Co. TopNotch Real Estate Education Tri-State Optical Center, PLLC

1 YEAR

ASAP For Social Media, LLC Brick & Mortar Center Pointe West Apartment Homes Crye-Leike, Realtors - Pleasant Grove Highroller Cyclery Lifetime Dental Pillar Clinical Research RJW Logistics Group Xtreme Exteriors

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Many Thanks to Our 3rd Quarter Sponsors AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Ribbon Cutting First National Bank

ART ON THE BRICKS ARTWALK

Presenting Arvest Bank Art Sustainers Printova Signs Rogers Experimental House Tyson Foods Media CitiScapes Magazine KNWA / KFTA Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Community Partners Java Dudes Coffee Company Ozark Regional Transit Visit Rogers Printing Broadway Printing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Lunch Slim Chickens – July

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Presenting Great Southern Bank Gold Cherokee Casino & Hotel SERVPRO Host SALT Health – July Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals of NWA – August HOTWORX - Rogers – September COX Business – September Venue Partner Center for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s Signage Minuteman Press

CANDIDATE FORUMS Host

Arkansas State Chamber AT&T Beaver Water District Black Hills Energy COX Communications AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO Walmart

CHAMBER TUTORIAL Gold

Cox Business Breakfast Janes Insurance & Brokerage

CHAMBER 2 COMMUNITY Community Builders Black Hills Energy COX Communications

COFFEE CONNECTION

Presenting 7 Brew Coffee Aloft Rogers Bentonville Host Goldfish Swim School – July Ignite Chiropractic & Profile by Sanford – July V’s Barbershop – August 7 Brew Coffee – August Petland – September Woodridge Interactive – September

DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. FARMER’S MARKET

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

SPANISH SEMINAR SERIES

Presenting Beaver Water District Media Univision Arkansas Event COX Business First Security Bank Job Guide Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Signage Printova Signs

CENTRAL REFERRAL CONNECTION

Presenting Printova Signs Host Car Clinic – July Envision Nutrition – August Bankers Capital Funding – Philip Knight – September Venue Partner Golden Corral

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

Presenting Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall Lunch Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Beverage Cart CEI Engineering Associates Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Hole-In-One Arkansas Golf & Powersports Putting Contest Arrowhead Boat Sales Closest to the Pin Nabholz Construction Driving Range Servpro Hole AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO APAC – Central, Inc. Burrell Behavioral Health Celebrate Arkansas Core Architects Cox Business Downstream Casino Resort Edafio Technology Solutions Golden Corral Janes Insurance & Brokerage Moe’s Southwest Grill Pepper Source Pet Supplies Plus Signature Bank of Arkansas Unilever Signage Minuteman Press

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 Harps Stores Landmark, PLC Signage Printova Signs

LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL

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

NWA EMERGING LEADERS Supporting Black Hills Energy

NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT

Silver Benchmark Group Bronze Landmark, PLC Media KNWA / KFTA Lamar Advertising Company Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Signage Printova Signs

READY, SET, RUN!

Supporting Black Hills Energy Signage Printova Signs

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER Presenting Showcase Trophy & Awards

THANK-A-TEACHER CELEBRATION PARADE Presenting Sam’s Furniture Platinum Glad Manufacturing Fair Hight Jackson Associates, P.A. Silver Arkansas State Teachers Association Black Hills Energy Kumon Math & Reading Center of Lowell Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. Northwest Health System Sam’s Club Steve Landers Toyota NWA Bronze AEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Celebrate Arkansas Flintco Nabholz Construction Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette United Federal Credit Union Signage Minuteman Press

VIRTUAL ROGERS CYCLING FESTIVAL Presenting Crossland Heavy Contractors Rider Village A&B Distributors Gear Glad Manufacturing Gold Hight Jackson Associates, P.A. Ignite Chiropractic Phat Tire Bike Shop Media Sponsor

Chamber Networking & Educational Events The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn.

Below are the upcoming events to note. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.

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

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Presented By | Printova Signs & Graphics

Presented by | Great Southern Bank

Presented by | Great Southern Bank

October Host Sponsor | Juice Plus+

Host Sponsor | Northwest Medical Plaza - Pinnacle

Host Sponsor | Centennial Bank

Venue Partner | Golden Corral

Location | 2000 S. 42nd Street, Suite 100 | Rogers

Location | 4000 W. Walnut St. | Rogers

Location | 2605 W. Pleasant Crossing Dr. | Rogers

Business After Hours has proven to be the

This event is a weekly Business-to-Business

Business After Hours has proven to be the

Chamber’s biggest and most popular ongoing

Chamber’s biggest and most popular ongoing

networking and referral event that meets each

networking event. Grab a stack of business cards

networking event. Grab a stack of business cards

Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. at Golden

and come join us for some fun business branding,

and come join us for some fun business branding,

Corral in Rogers.

delicious food, drinks and great door prizes!

delicious food, drinks and great door prizes!

Also at this Business After Hours (October 29) attendees are encouraged to decorate their face

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Empowerment Sponsor | Verizon Location | Courtyard by Marriott – Rogers and ONLINE Address | 4201 W. Green Acres Road | Rogers TOPIC | Leading and Living in Crisis Hustle in Heels - LADIES LEAD NWA is an initiative dedicated to empowering, educating, and connecting women with a modern approach to professional and business development.

The pandemic and politics make it a difficult time to lead an organization but now it’s more important than ever to lead well. Dr. Debbie Jones

covering (no real Halloween masks permitted).

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Decorate your mask or face covering and have it judged for a chance to win a prize. The host will also have pumpkins available for decorating,

Presented By |

so bring your creativity and enjoy the night

7 Brew Coffee & Aloft Rogers Bentonville Host Sponsor | Burrell Behavioral Health

networking around the Halloween spirit!

Location | To Be Announced 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.

REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS REQUIRED AT ROGERSLOWELL.COM

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

discusses the principles that guide her through times of crisis.

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Check www.RogersLowell.com Often for Updates and Information on Meetings & Events

We are dedicated to getting as much information out as possible, both about the COVID-19 situation as well as our policies regarding events and our calendar. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work with our vendors, local officials, and everyone involved in the production of our events to set schedules moving forward throughout the year.

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