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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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WHAT ’ S IN TH IS ISSUE?
3.........
4.........93rd General Assembly Preview
6 ......... Introducing the 2021 Small Business Council
6 ......... 2020 Small Business of the Quarter Award Winners
7..........
8 .........We’re Helping Entrepreneurs Do Business
10 .....Message from NWACC Workforce and Economic Development | Looking Back
and Forward
11 .......Business Partnerships Essential for Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE)
12 ......
12 ...... Chamber Selects Becky Harrier Ambassador of the Fourth Quarter
13 ......2021 Rogers Cycling Festival
14 ......Visit Rogers Embracing New Year of Opportunity
16 .....Membership Tips | Managing Billing Information and Invoices Online
16 .....#ShopNWA
19 ...... Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors
20 .....New Members | November 2020
Rogers-Lowell Area
Chamber of Commerce 20 .....Membership Renewals | November 2020
21
317 West Walnut Street
Rogers, Arkansas 72756 .....Chamber Business Connect & Educational Events
P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485
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CHA M BE R S TAFF
Raymond Burns, CCE Ross Phillips Jeff O’Neill Luke Wiggins
President/CEO Senior Vice President of Director of Special Events Meetings & Conventions Sales
rburns@rogerslowell.com Community Development jeff@rogerslowell.com Manager | Visit Rogers
ross@rogerslowell.com luke@rogerslowell.com
J.R. Shaw, IOM Vickie Grotts, IOM Loretta Gomez Ronnie Webb, Jr.
Executive Director/Executive Vice President of Finance Manager Destination Sales Manager |
Vice President | Visit Rogers Accounting & Finance loretta@rogerslowell.com Visit Rogers
jr@rogerslowell.com vickie@rogerslowell.com ronnie@rogerslowell.com
Katie Burns Geovanny Sarmiento Sheree Barnes Justin Freeman
Vice President Vice President of Community Operations Manager | Marketing Communications
of Operations Engagement & Inclusion Downtown Rogers, Inc. Specialist
katie@rogerslowell.com geovanny@rogerslowell.com sheree@rogerslowell.com justin@rogerslowell.com
Shelle Summers, IOM Karen Wagaman Jacque Eakins Ike Reichenbach
Senior Vice President Vice President of Account Executive DTR Market Manager |
of Membership Services Downtown Development jacque@rogerslowell.com Downtown Rogers, Inc.
ssummers@rogerslowell.com karen@rogerslowell.com ike@rogerslowell.com
Steve Cox Shey Bland Marni Rogers, IOM Luz Palmerin
Senior Vice President Executive Director | Member Relations Manager Sales & Marketing Coordinator |
of Economic Development Downtown Rogers, Inc. marni@rogerslowell.com Visit Rogers
steve@rogerslowell.com shey@rogerslowell.com luz@rogerslowell.com
Brad Phillips Nick Smith Kelly Parker, TMP Ashley Matsumura
Senior Vice President Creative Services Director Marketing Communications Customer Relations Manager
of Marketing Communications nick@rogerslowell.com Manager | Visit Rogers ashley@rogerslowell.com
brad@rogerslowell.com kelly@rogerslowell.com
Jon Moran
Senior Vice President
of Government Affairs
jon@rogerslowell.com
B OARD OF DIREC TORS
Executive Committee 2020 Directors 2021 Directors 2022 Directors
Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Leah Acoach, FHB Ventures Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s
Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Ron Branscum International Realty
Chairman-Elect | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture David Kimball, Benchmark Group Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing, Inc.
Treasurer | Mike Power, First Security Bank Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Jerra Nalley, Runway Angela Grayson, Precipice IP
Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Denten Park, Northwest Health
President/CEO | Raymond Burns David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Curt Stamp, Cox Business
RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas
Ex-Officio Directors
Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Corry Hull, BHC Insurance John-Michael Scurio, George’s
Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Cathy Foraker, AT&T Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas
Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Community College Gregg Stanfill, Arvest Bank
Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Bradley Hardin, AEP/SWEPCO Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart
Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus
Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge Josh Vasquez, United Bank
Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Bianca Montoya, Bike NWA Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods
Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC Amiee York, Black Hills Energy
Division Chairs Audit Committee
Community Development - Leah Acoach Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael David Vaden
Membership Services - Tanya Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper Ron Branscum
Economic Development - Tom Allen Knight Weis
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...Continued from Page 1
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.”
– President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
32nd President of the United States of America
I
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. The 2021 Regional Legislative Agenda will focus on obtaining
For the last few months, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of 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 • State and Federal changes to the Graduate Medical Education
identified as the legislative priorities for 2021. Reclassification Process for Northwest Arkansas.
• Establishing Executive and Legislative Support for a State
Healthcare Contribution to a GME Start-up in Northwest Arkansas.
The Northwest Arkansas business community is working to further • Creation of a One-Time Grant from the State to Match/Participate
the development of the region’s healthcare system. Recent efforts by with Local Funding of a Medical Start-Up.
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The Arkansas State Capitol Building in
Little Rock, Arkansas
Regional Economic Development this year. The Council has identified the following areas where it can
Northwest Arkansas must continue to compete for our regional partner with the state to end the pandemic:
economy to grow. The following have been identified as our 2021 • Participate with the State Public Health Department post COVID-
legislative priorities for the region in that regard: 19 in any assessment, strategic planning, documentation of
• Support efforts to incentivize existing firms that hire software learned lessons, etc.
developers and other technology workers trained in Arkansas’s • Help with recovery efforts and work to stabilize Arkansas’s Health
Rural IT Training Centers to ensure that Arkansas firms can pay a Care infrastructure post COVID-19.
competitive wage to attract talent. • Establish Marshallese Medicaid eligibility.
• Support efforts of state universities to expand research expenditures, • Make virtual and telemedicine approved delivery methods
partner with industry, and commercialize technologies. eligible for inclusion for payment.
• Support Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) • Modernize Arkansas Medicaid to allow for risk-based contracting.
retention incentives for qualified businesses or manufacturers to 2020 was both a trying and transformative year in our lives;
retain jobs through facilities or equipment upgrades. much has been expected from so many of us already. With due
• Support incentives that attract talent to Arkansas through 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 equip them with the funding, tools, and resources they need to end
COVID-19 precautions. The region is also poised to continue the fight this pandemic.
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Introducing the 2021
Small Business Council
T
he Small Business Council is a
very important committee of the 2021 Small Business Council
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of
Chair – Jeremy Janes | Janes Insurance & Broker Gilbert Rodriguez | Arvest Bank
Commerce. It was created to be
Co-Chair – Erica Vaughan | Courtyard Fayetteville/ Stephanie Hogan | Edward Jones
the voice of the small business
Hyatt Place Fayetteville Aura Figueroa | Dance with Me Studio by Aura
community and to provide guidance to the
Sam Gardner | Walker Brothers J.D. Chambliss | First Security Bank
Chamber on small business needs. These
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*
The Council is made up of Chamber Carol Gresham | CBI Team Denise Thomas | Arkansas World Trade Center*
member volunteers who own, work for, or David Harris | Clevenger Financial Lori Lieblong | Arkansas Small Business and Technology
actively serve small businesses throughout
Jay Myers | Rock Mortgage Development Center*
Northwest Arkansas. Some of the roles of the
Reese Dollins | Smith Hurst, PLLC Shelle Summers | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce**
Council include selecting an Outstanding Small
Amanda Johnson | Bumbles & Boots Custom Creations Steve Cox | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce**
Business of the Quarter, selecting educational
seminar topics and conducting the bi-monthly Ever Cuellar | First Security Bank
Julie McAllaster | Business and Industry Training *Denotes Ex-Officio Members
Chamber Tutorial – A QuickStart Guide to
**Denotes Chamber Staff Support
Maximizing Your Membership (formerly Ron Amos | Minuteman Press
known as Member Orientation).
2020 Small Business
presented by |
of the Quarter Award Winners
T
he Chamber’s Small Business How It Works
Council recognized these Members of the Small Business Council interview nominees during the first month of
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. Community (TBA).
1 s t Q ua r te r W inne r 2n d Q u a r ter W inner 3rd Q uar ter W i nner 4t h Q uar ter W inner
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Chamber Staff Spotlight |
Ross Phillips & Geovanny Sarmiento
T A
SVP of Community Development Ross Phillips Selected AEDCE Features VP of Community
to “40 Under 40” Engagement & Inclusion Geovanny Sarmiento
he Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) rkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE)
has selected Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce recently featured a spotlight on the Chamber’s Geovanny
SVP of Community Development Ross Phillips as a member Sarmiento. Below is an excerpt from AEDCE’s interview.
of their 2020 “40 Under 40” class. How long have you been in the chamber/economic
The annual recognition program showcases 40 of the development profession? What do you like most
industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their about your job? I have five years of working for the Rogers-Lowell Area
careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve. Chamber of Commerce. What I am most passionate about is serving
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
Their creativity, dedication and commitment to identifying issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level in our
innovative solutions help shape the future of the chamber profession. society, from education to healthcare, employment, and entrepreneurial
Founded in 1914, ACCE is an organization for leaders of local opportunities, to housing and quality of life.
chambers of commerce in the United States that serves more than 7,500 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
educational programs and helps develop
“Ross has become a trusted and valued member of
our leaders for the future.
our senior leadership team. He is playing a strategic
role in our current and future planning and is charged “Geovanny is responsible for making sure everyone
with developing our future customers, members in our region feels welcome and enjoys a great qual-
and investors. He helps us not only stay relevant but ity of life. He is proud of his LatinX roots and makes
necessary to future leaders and generations. He every effort to serve, protect, and represent the
is accountable, reliable, knowledgeable and trusted Minority Community. He was recently appointed by
by all generations.” Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve in the Advance
the State of Law Enforcement in Arkansas Task Force
– Raymond Burns where he is charged along with other members to
President/CEO
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 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
O
Introducing the new NWA Biggest Challenges to Starting and * Source: Richard Harroch, AllBusiness contributor, Forbes.com
Entrepreneur’s Guide Growing a Business*
ur new Entrepreneur’s Guide • Coming up with a great and unique
is a free community resource product or service
filled with information for • Having a strong plan and vision for
those seeking to start a the business
business in Rogers and • 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
from customers
Set Yourself Up for Success • Managing your time efficiently
Starting a business is a huge commitment. • 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. even when it’s tough Download Your Copy Today
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We Mean We’re Delivering • LinkedIn for Thought Leadership: Grow
Your Network and Own Your Industry
Business, How Can Just-In-Time • Tips and Tricks for Resumes, Job Search
and Interviewing
We Help Yours? Education to • A Conversation with Governor
Asa Hutchinson
Introducing the updated online Get You Back • Microsoft 365 Teams Workshop
• Save More with Energy Efficiency
Small Business Toolkit
to Business
Our updated online Small Business Toolkit
• Video Tips for Businesses on a Budget
• Rules, Regulations and Running a
provides just-in-time education for small Business with COVID-19
business owners with helpful links to articles New Chamber to Community (C2C) • Bootstrap Marketing 101
and important information on relevant topics Professional Development Series • Quick Wins on Securing Your
in these content categories: The Chamber to Community (C2C) Back to Remote Workforce
Business NWA Series was created in response • Local Kiva Microloans for Small
STARTUP to the Chamber’s Road to Recovery member Business Relief
Learn about starting a business survey conducted in 2020. This new series is
from concept to planning designed for small businesses, entrepreneurs Our Mission Work
to doing. and nonprofit organizations and provides Our Small Business & Entrepreneurial
best practices and resources designed to help Development mission work creates
OPERATIONS business professionals resume operations and programming and events to open the door
Explore strategies for recover from COVID-19 challenges. to new connections for small business to
running and growing This new professional development series succeed. Check out our Business Connect
your business. consists of virtual workshops. The Back to events calendar.
Business NWA sessions are being offered in We also engage with our Small
OFFICE & HR 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 We partner with organizations that are
rewarding and retaining the sessions or view them on demand afterwards. invaluable resources for small business and
best employees. entrepreneurial startups such as the Arkansas
C2C Professional Development Small Business and Technology Development
FINANCE Webinar Topics Center, SCORE and Startup Junkie Consulting.
Manage your small • Creating Our Vision In 3(D)! We advocate for small business and offer
business and • Affordable Marketing Solutions with opportunities to influence civic, social and
personal finances. the Chamber economic initiatives supporting growth.
• Leveraging Freelancing for Small And we offer a variety of affordable
TAX RETURN Business Growth advertising and sponsorship opportunities to
Learn how to comply with • Pandemic EEO Issues, Tips and Strategies increase visibility and awareness of your business.
federal and state obligations • Legal Considerations for Reopening Let us know how we can help your
while lowering your tax bill. a Business business succeed. Call Steve Cox, SVP of
• Update on PPP & Other Resources for Economic Development, at (479) 636-1240 or
TECHNOLOGY Small Business 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
W
hat a difference this meet you where you are. We exist to serve you in the best
year has made in Shorter pathways to certifications and real- 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
done in person. wondering should I invest in training for to recognize that in order to thrive, we must
We connected early and often at NorthWest 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.
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
advantage of working remotely and pivoted to here for you. of free professional development training 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 solutions. We will continue to look for ways to
was left untouched by change. In our work Continued educational solutions for fill gaps and meet needs, and your feedback is
lives, we challenged one another to embrace industry training and personal and the most important to us. At any point we would
new perspectives in our relationships when professional enrichment welcome your requests and input.
our country’s values so desperately needed to The customers we have served over the 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 We may be online, but we are still ever- solutions or hone your craft, we will help you
sharing innovation externally present and here for you. The landscape may catalyze your career. To learn more about what
Despite the disruption and change, 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.
10 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1Business Partnerships Essential for Rogers Public
Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE)
B
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
work collaboratively with local businesses types of jobs. representative. Projects such as webpage
and industries. They help make meaningful Partnership Opportunity: RPS is development, social media, mobile applications
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 Virtual Classroom Presentations
needed to meet current and projected high opportunities. The videos will allow access for Inviting representatives into the CTE
demand workforce areas in Northwest Arkansas. students, parents and teachers through each of classrooms has been an essential part of making
In recent years, business partnerships with the learning environments to learn more about connections to local companies, essential job
local companies have resulted in several new local companies. skills and career opportunities in previous
initiatives and career opportunities that have years. The current limitations and challenges
benefited both the students and teachers. Virtual Work Experiences of in-person presentations has opened new
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Employees within many companies have avenues of achieving the same goal through
and the challenges that have arisen, RPS transitioned from working in a company office virtual presentations.
has committed to finding new avenues and to working remotely at home or other locations 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
To ensure that all students have access 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
working with local companies to implement the Partnership Opportunity: RPS is seeking and career opportunities in the Northwest
following initiatives via partnerships: 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
Virtual Company Tours the virtual or remote workplace environments. at (479) 636-3910 to learn more about virtual
Increasing awareness of local companies 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.
It is the policy of Rogers Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, Es norma del distrito de Rogers Public Schools no discriminar por motivos de raza,
national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades
by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Deprechos Civiles de 1964, según
1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 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.
w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JANUARY2021 11NWA Emerging Leaders Offers
Mix of Business & Fun in 2021
N
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
T
he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber rate in her division.
of Commerce has honored Becky 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 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.
12 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1PRESENTING 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!
w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JANUARY2021 13Visit 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.
14 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1Advocating for the Hospitality Ultimately, we made the best out of the bad fabric of Rogers. The Daisy Airgun Museum
Industry & Small Business hand we were dealt last year. We focused on the commissioned the fabrication of the World’s
Besides communicating to the industry, 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.
hospitality industry. We worked with the Arkansas The Arkansas Public Theatre is currently
Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus Bringing Success to Our Community featuring film series and special offerings, and
and Arkansas Hospitality Association to lobby 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.
Rogers will be known as and depended upon as a Experts anticipate improvement in travel
Working to Keep the Customer trusted, experienced destination team that serves and tourism by mid-year. We know that what
Internally, our recent efforts have focused our clients, engages our community, and never made Rogers and Northwest Arkansas a world
on communicating to our outside customers, stops working for our partners. class destination pre-COVID-19 will remain
working with them to negotiate contracts and 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 New Year’s tradition we can all embrace!
Our talented staff remained intact and is outdoor entertainment venue in Arkansas, the
working hard to bring future business to our Walmart AMP, completed their 20|20 expansion, Stepping Up to Lead
Rogers hospitality partners. The sales team has enhancing the patron’s concert experience, The Visit Rogers team strives to provide
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. Kelly Parker | Marketing Communications
market, encouraging local vacations and stayovers. And there is more. Transportation Manager Kelly Parker is serving on the Southeast
improvements are helping to connect east Tourism Society Domestic Showcase Transition
Promoting Rogers as a Destination and west sides of I-49, improving access and Committee, charged with creating a new model
For the first time, television commercials 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, Luke Wiggins | Destinations International,
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
Last fall, National Hispanic Heritage Week was All eyes are on Downtown Rogers this 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, J.R. Shaw | Executive Director J. R. Shaw was
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 Local attractions have added features and
and venues. experiences that engage visitors in the unique
Follow Visit Rogers on Social Media:
w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JANUARY2021 15MEMBE RS H I P TI PS | Managing Billing Information
and Invoices Online
T
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
Shopping NWA this season? Remember to TAG THE BUSINESS
you are shopping at on social media and use the hashtags
Shop NWA #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
RogersLowell.com
16 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JANUARY2021 17
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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.
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(SMEs) across Northwest Arkansas. Chamber team and guest writers deliver information related to mission, news, programming, members, and community partners. Features include regular sections
their professional expertise on a variety of topics. We welcome your ideas for feature blog articles. like the Small Business Corner, Focus on Community, Focus on Industry, Focus on Small Business,
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18 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1Many Thanks to Our 4th Quarter Sponsors
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. HUSTLE IN HEELS – LADIES LEAD NWA NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT
Ribbon Cutting CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Empowerment Gold
First National Bank Title Verizon Wireless iHeart Media
Noble Insurance Education Silver
ART ON THE BRICKS ARTWALK Presenting Black Hills Energy Benchmark Group
Presenting Geico NW Arkansas Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Bronze
Arvest Bank Glad Manufacturing Northwest Health System Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants
Art Sustainer Event Connection Media
Printova Signs & Graphics Las Palmas Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield KNWA / KFTA
Rogers Experimental House Supporting Cox Communications Lamar Advertising Company
Tyson Foods CEI Engineering Associates Harps Stores Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Media Java Dudes Landmark, PLC Signage
CitiScapes Magazine Tyson Foods Signage Printova Signs & Graphics
KNWA / KFTA Media Printova Signs & Graphics
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette KFSM SMALL BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER
Community Partner JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Presenting
Java Dudes Coffee Company DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. WITH THE GREATER BENTONVILLE AREA Showcase Trophy & Awards
Ozark Regional Transit FARMER’S MARKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Visit Rogers Market Partner Host SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC
Printing CEI Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Ammo
Broadaway Printing Tyson Foods Co-Sponsors Benchmark Group
Market Ally Celebrate Arkansas Lunch
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Cox Business Downstream Casino Resort
Presenting Season Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants Golden Corral
Great Southern Bank Roark Group Legacy National Bank Station
Gold Media Northwest Health Caddell Construction
Cherokee Casino & Hotel COX Media Drink Daisy Outdoors
SERVPRO KFSM Premium Brands of NWA First National Bank of NWA
Host Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Food Re/Max Real Estate Result | Tim McKelvy
Northwest Medical Plaza: Pinnacle – October Moe’s Southwest Grill Unilever
Centennial Bank – October DOWNTOWN ROGERS INC. Signage Beverage
Signage HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION Minuteman Press Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Minuteman Press Title Signage
Geico NW Arkansas LARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL Printova Signs & Graphics
CENTRAL REFERRAL CONNECTION Presenting Presenting
Presenting Glad Manufacturing BancorpSouth
Printova Signs & Graphics Event OneDigital Health and Benefits
Host Las Palmas SERVPRO
Juice Plus - Shelly Johnstone – October Supporting Lunch
NWA Getaways Dream Vacations – November CEI Engineering Associates Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,
Venue Partner Honeycomb Kitchen Shop P.L.L.C.
Golden Corral Java Dudes Meeting
Tyson Foods Black Hills Energy
CHAMBER 2 COMMUNITY Edafio Technology Partners
Community Builder EMPEZANDO UN NEGOCIO EN ARKANSAS
Black Hills Energy – STARTING A BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS LEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY
Business Builder Leadership Coaching (PRESENTED IN SPANISH) Presenting
COX Communications Presenting Arvest Bank
Beaver Water District Black Hills Energy
CHAMBER TUTORIAL Media
Gold Univision Arkansas NWA EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE
Cox Business Event Presenting
Meeting COX Business Careers NWA
Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants First Security Bank Co-Sponsor
Breakfast Job Guide iHeart Media
Janes Insurance & Brokerage Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Media
Signage Cox Media
Printova Signs & Graphics Job Guide
COFFEE CONNECTION KFSM
Presenting GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Lamar Advertising Company
7 Brew Coffee Presenting Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Aloft Rogers Bentonville Blacks Hills Energy Univision
Host Meeting
Burrell Behavioral Health – October Cox Communications
Pinnacle Nutrition – November Crafton Tull
w w w.Roger sL owell.c om | JANUARY2021 19NEW MEMBERS | November 2020
BRANT BARNES SHELTER INSURANCE HENRY EYE CLINIC R. CLINARD CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING
16 E. SPRING ST. 741 E. VAN ASCHE DR. ROGERS, AR 72756
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 (479) 366-7767 | CLINARDCONSTRUCTION.COM
(479) 443-2521 | SHELTERINSURANCE.COM/CA/AGENT/BRANTBARNES (479) 442-5227 | HENRYEYECLINIC.COM CONSTRUCTION - COMMERCIAL
INSURANCE OPTICAL, OPTOMETRISTS, OPTICIANS AND OPTICAL LABS
RESTORATION VILLAGE NWA
CLOUDS SMOKE SHOP MAVIS WINE CO. (OPENING SOON) 2215 LITTLE FLOCK DRIVE
915 S. 8TH ST., STE. A 718 N. 2ND ST., STE. 101 ROGERS, AR 72756
ROGERS, AR 72756 ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 631-7345 | RESTORATIONVILLAGE.NET
(479) 936-7077 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK (323) 828-1819 | MAVISWINECO.COM ORGANIZATIONS
RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES RETAIL SPECIALTY STORES
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | November 2020
30+ YEARS Hyatt Place Comstock Conflict Resolution Servics Keen Merchant Consulting
Farmers Protective Mutual Insurance INTRUST Bank Foundation Specialities, Inc. Ozark Laser
Company - 67 years 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
Agency LLC - 42 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
Thompson - 40 years Rick McLeod - Farmers Insurance Group & Rozzell, PLLC Consumers Supply Distributing
Prairie Creek Veterinarian Hospital - 40 years Rogers Public Library Foundation Mountain Spring Water Company Dance With Me Studio by Aura
Scenic Highway 12 Association - 36 years The Rose Antique Mall & Flea Market NEC, Inc. E2open
New Hope Animal Hospital - 31 years Sam’s Club #4969 Quadrivium Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy
Sealed Air Corporation Sam’s Furniture Rockhill Studios
21-30 YEARS Simplify Professional Services Woof & Wander SubieGurus
Hampton Inn Hotel Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC Tailored Living of Northwest Arkansas
Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas Smith & Davis Orthodontics 2-5 YEARS Topgolf
Northwest Tire Service, Inc. Steve’s Plumbing, LLC 3C Retail Solutions
Rollins Funeral Home UniFirst Corporation Animal Medical Center
Atwood Design, LLC
11-20 YEARS 6-10 YEARS 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. Company, Inc. The Gathering in Rogers
Humane Society for Animals, Inc. Citizens Bank Gunsmoke Sporting Clays
20 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | JA N UA RY 2 02 1Chamber 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 • Please do not shake hands or engage in any unnecessary physical contact
social distancing guidelines • 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.
JAN
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Presented By |
7 Brew Coffee & Primrose Retirement Communities APRIL 29, 2021 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host Sponsor | Hartley Flooring
The NEW Tee Off at Topgolf event with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is an
Address | 225A Grant Place, Lowell
Set your alarm early, and join us for an
opportunity for Chamber members and their guests to experience Rogers’ newest entertainment venue: Topgolf.
awesome morning business-building networking Conduct business by inviting special customers to play with you as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a
event! This networking event is like a Business fun day of teambuilding. Come enjoy this fun environment that caters to all skill levels, including non-golfers!
After Hours but held first thing in the morning. This new style of golf tournament includes two rounds, best ball format and provides you with the
Just bring plenty of business cards and get ready opportunity to win $10,000 in the Hole-in-one Contest as well as a lifetime membership to Topgolf.
to make some new connections - think of it as a Sponsorships include the opportunity to spread your message to all participants during a compact
little business before business! 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
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