IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...

Page created by Byron Rogers
 
CONTINUE READING
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
September 2019 | Vol 14 Issue 9

   I G N I T E Y OUR PA S S ION | INF LUENCE
NWA YOUN G P R O F E S S IONAL S ( YP) S UMM I T

                                                   See Story on Page 3
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
What’s In This Issue?                                                                                                            CHAM BER S TAF F
                                                                                                       Raymond Burns, CCE                                                                      Jeff O’Neill
3 ���������Ignite Your Passion | Influence NWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit                                President/CEO
                                                                                                         rburns@rogerslowell.com
                                                                                                                                                                                          Director of Special Events
                                                                                                                                                                                           jeff@rogerslowell.com

4����������Rogers Cycling Festival Recap                                                                    J.R. Shaw, IOM
                                                                                          Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers
                                                                                                                                                                                            Loretta Gomez
                                                                                                                                                                                              Finance Manager
                                                                                                           jr@rogerslowell.com                                                            loretta@rogerslowell.com

5 ���������Rogers Cycling Festival Race Results                                                              Katie Wright                                                                   Sheree Barnes
                                                                                                        Vice President of Operations                                            Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc.

6 ���������Reach New Customers for Your Small Business | Advertise in
                                                                                                          katie@rogerslowell.com                                                         sheree@rogerslowell.com

                                                                                                      Shelle Summers, IOM                                                                  Lauren Hildreth
        The Good Life Destination Guide                                                        Senior Vice President of Membership Services                                     DTR Market Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc.
                                                                                                       ssummers@rogerslowell.com                                                         lauren@rogerslowell.com

6 ���������ACCE’s 2019 Education and Talent Development Fellows Include Chamber’s                              Steve Cox
                                                                                             Senior Vice President of Economic Development
                                                                                                                                                                                            Jacque Eakins
                                                                                                                                                                                              Account Executive
        Economic Development Executive                                                                   steve@rogerslowell.com                                                           jacque@rogerslowell.com

                                                                                                             Brad Phillips                                                               Marni Rogers, IOM
7 ����������Hustle in Heels Hosting Pair of Events in September                            Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications
                                                                                                          brad@rogerslowell.com
                                                                                                                                                                                         Member Relations Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                          marni@rogerslowell.com

7 ����������Business After Hours - Networking with a Purpose Coming October 17                                 Jon Moran
                                                                                                Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
                                                                                                                                                                                              Kelly Parker
                                                                                                                                                                             Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers
                                                                                                           jon@rogerslowell.com                                                          kelly@rogerslowell.com

8 ���������Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors Teachers Making a Difference                                   Vickie Grotts                                                                   Luke Wiggins
                                                                                                  Vice President of Accounting & Finance                                    Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers

9 ���������Visit Rogers | See You in September
                                                                                                         vickie@rogerslowell.com                                                         luke@rogerslowell.com

                                                                                                          Karen Wagaman                                                                    Justin Freeman
                                                                                                Vice President of Downtown Development                                              Marketing Communications Specialist
10 ����� RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns for its Third Year October 11                              karen@rogerslowell.com                                                           justin@rogerslowell.com

                                                                                                             Ross Phillips                                                                    Lance Lloyd
12������New Members | July 2019                                                                 Vice President of Community Development
                                                                                                           ross@rogerslowell.com
                                                                                                                                                                                        Community Relations Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                          lance@rogerslowell.com

                                                                                                              Shey Bland                                                                 Ashley Matsumura
12������Focus on Downtown Yielding Tangible Results                                             Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc.
                                                                                                         shey@rogerslowell.com
                                                                                                                                                                                        Customer Relations Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                         ashley@rogerslowell.com

13������Ribbon Cuttings | July 2019                                                                           Nick Smith
                                                                                                         Creative Services Director
                                                                                                          nick@rogerslowell.com

14������Membership Renewals | July 2019
15 �����Chamber Networking & Educational Events
                                                                                                                   BO ARD O F D IRE C TO R S
                                                                                                                                          EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
                                                                                                                                Chairman of the Board | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction
                                                                                                                             Chairman-Elect | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliance
                                                                                                                                           Treasurer | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO
                                                                                                                                  Past Chairman | Eric Pianalto, Mercy Northwest Arkansas
                                                                                                                                             President/CEO | Raymond Burns
                                                                                                                                         RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank

                                                                                         2019 DIRECTORS                                         2020 DIRECTORS                                        2021 DIRECTORS
                                                                                            Payne Brewer, Arvest Bank                                   Leah Acoach                          Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners
                                                                                         Jill Bright, Grand Savings Bank                  Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield                 Ron Branscum, Arvest Bank
                                                                                    Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits                 Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture                      David Kimball, Benchmark Group
                                                                                         Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products                     Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.                         Jerra Nalley, Runway
                                                                                         Denten Park, Northwest Health                         Mike Power, First Security Bank                Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
                                                                                       Chris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)                    David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP                    Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop

                               Rogers-Lowell Area                                                                                          EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
                             Chamber of Commerce                                                         Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas                               Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center Arkansas
                                                                                                         Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools                                   Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers
               317 West Walnut Street | Rogers, Arkansas 72756
                                                                                                Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s International Realty                           Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC
                      P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485                                                 Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions                    Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, NorthWest Arkansas Community College
                                                                                                       Irma Chavez, Conexion de Negocios Latino                                     Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center
                                                                                                       Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas                                   Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell
                                                                                                           Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group                                Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of Lowell
                                                                                                              Rich Davis, Black Hills Energy                                    Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge
                                                                                                         Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.                                 John-Michael Scurio, George’s Inc.
    Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published                              Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum                                         Curt Stamp, Cox Business
   monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September,                             David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade                                  Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus
                                                                                                         David Foster, Manhattan Road & Bridge                            Emma Willis, Arkansas 529 College Savings Plans
  October, November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-                                        Diego Garcia, Crafton Tull                                             Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods
 Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.                                    Angela Grayson, Precipice IP
                      Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.

                                                                                                       DIVISION CHAIRS                                                                  AUDIT COMMITTEE
                      Postmaster send address changes to |                                     Community Development - Leah Acoach                                                                Jill Bright
                                Rogers-Lowell Area                                                 Membership Services - Jill Bright                                                             David Vaden
                                                                                                Economic Development - Payne Brewer                                                             Ron Branscum
                       Chamber of Commerce Newsletter                                            Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael
                       317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.                                     Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper

   2        C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
...Continued from Page 1

A
       group of more than 375 young                   and engage thought-provoking dialogue for                  The group participated in several breakout
       professionals filled Walton Arts Center        over 25 years with top companies like Walmart        sessions of their choice throughout the Summit.
       in Fayetteville on Friday, August 9 for        and Limited Stores (Lane Bryant Division).           Some of the sessions included lessons on
       the fourth annual NWA YP Summit. The           Helena has served as a member of the board           Leadership, Personal Branding, Diversity and
Summit was formed in 2016 when the Northwest          of directors for the Fayetteville Chamber of         Inclusion, Managing a Startup, Navigating
Arkansas Emerging Leaders organization and            Commerce and United Way of Northwest                 Conversations, Service Learning, Gaining
Rotary Clubs of NWA realized the need to create       Arkansas. She was recognized in 2018 as the          Influence Within Your Community, and Making
a leadership summit for young professionals in        UWNWA Volunteer of the Year and in 2019 the          Connections at the Local Level. During the
Northwest Arkansas.                                   recipient of the prestigious Squire Jahagen          Service Learning session, the group made an
                                                      Award for exemplary service to humanity from         estimated 200 dog toys for local animal shelters,
SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THREE                               the 154-year-old Historic St. James Missionary       and wrote letters to local veterans and senior
AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT                                  Baptist Church.                                      citizens within the community.
     This year’s theme was IGNITE YOUR                      The afternoon keynote featured Joe Randel,           In between sessions, the group explored
PASSION – INFLUENCE with sessions focused             a senior program officer for the Walton Family       the atrium of the Walton Arts Center where
on discovering personal success, strengthening        Foundation, responsible for arts and culture         they enjoyed free cell phone charging stations,
professional prosperity, and turning passion into     initiatives in the Home Region. Joe works to         free professional headshots, networking,
philanthropic actions that help NWA thrive.           expand art beyond its normal confines so anyone      complimentary beverages and visited booths
     The day started off with a keynote from          in the region can access a wide range of visual,     from local nonprofits and organizations for young
Helena L. Gadison. Helena is a creative, resilient,   cultural and performance art offerings. Joe talked   professionals. The event wrapped up across the
passionate and results-driven business leader         about his work with the Walton Foundation            street at Grub’s Bar & Grille, where attendees
and speaker with a servant’s heart. She is driven     and how art and culture is helping Northwest         received a complimentary Happy Hour with free
to lead change, stimulate out-of-the box ideas        Arkansas grow and thrive.                            drink tickets.

                                                                                                            RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019            3
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
T
                                                            he Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders held its 2019
                                                            Rogers Cycling Festival July 26-28. The festival featured
                                                            several road races, mountain biking events, a gravel ride, and
                                                            endurance event held in and around Downtown Rogers. The
                                                      event brings cycling enthusiasts from across the central United
                                                      States and has something for everyone – from highly skilled and
                                                      competitive races to family-friendly rides. This year, the festival
                                                      brought back the Brick Street Criterium (Crit) race, where racers
                                                      competed on the bricks in downtown.
                                                           Proceeds from the festival benefited several nonprofit
                                                      cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. The Rogers Cycling Festival
                                                      beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal
                                                      It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, the Boston Mountain
                                                      Cyclists clubs, and the Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.). All
                                                      proceeds for this annual event go to great cycling causes!

4   C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
9
                                   201
WHEEL SUCKER TEAM TIME TRIAL                                                               MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Wimmiam Peterson
     A 3-person and individual USA Cycling sanctioned team trial for road                  MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma
cyclists over a 11-mile course on N. Arkansas St./Old Wire Rd. from Rogers to              JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles
Avoca and back. Total prize payout: over $1,000 in cash and merchandise.                   JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Aden Priest
The after-party was held at Play Tri in Downtown Rogers.                                   JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain
1ST PLACE OPEN 3-Person Team | Frank Broadstreet, Michael Corral, Joshua Rankin (NWAT’s)   JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15 | Emma Johnson
1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN 3-Person Team | Jenna Bailey, Jessica Sorg, Taylor Allison          JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest
     (Leborne Women’s Racing)                                                              CITIZENS | Parker Chenoweth
1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN INDIVIDUAL | Lindsay Petruk
1ST PLACE MEN’S OPEN INDIVIDUAL | Sam Meullenet                                            OVERALL OMNIUM
1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT ½ | Andrew Evans                                                            Omnium points were added at the conclusion of each category’s road
1ST PLACE MEN’S MASTERS A | Joel Raymond                                                   race and the winners were announced on Sunday after all races concluded.
1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT ¾ | Andrew Townsend                                                    Riders had to compete in all three road races.
1ST PLACE MEN’S CAT 4/5 | James Jacob                                                      WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Heidi Dahlmann
1ST PLACE MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma                                                   WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Corinna Redard
1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 1/2/3 | Heidi Dahlmann                                               WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Nicole Wyant
1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 3/4 | Ashley Wolfe                                                   MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Andrew Evans
1ST PLACE WOMEN’S CAT 5| Susan Manley                                                      MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Andrew Townsend
1ST PLACE JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Sebastian Kersh                                                MEN’S MASTERS A |Joel Raymond
1ST PLACE JUNIOR MEN 13-15| Aden Priest                                                    MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Beau Theriot
1ST PLACE JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain                                               MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma
1ST PLACE JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15| Helen Priest                                                 JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles
                                                                                           JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Aden Priest
FRISCO 5 POKER RIDE/FAMILY GLOW RIDE                                                       JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain
     A relaxed, family -friendly 2-mile course laid on the paved trail around              JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest
Lake Atalanta. Prizes were awarded to the best poker hands. There were a
lot of winners!                                                                            RATS KIDS MTB RACE
                                                                                                 The Rogers Area Trail Supporters (R.A.T.S.) partnered with the Festival
THE BRICK STREET CRIT                                                                      to host a kids’ mountain bike race. The course was set up using the lower
      Racers raced on the brick streets of historic downtown Rogers! The                   level trails around the Pleasant Ridge Rd. tract and was targeted to kids 5-12
course is counter- clockwise around a 0.6-mile loop in downtown: Poplar                    years old.
St. - 1st St. - Elm St. - 4th St.                                                          1st PLACE |Ty Brasuell
WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Patricia Witmer                                                     2nd PLACE | Brady Qualls
WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Patricia Witmer                                                         3rd Place| Carter Cassidy
WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Jenna Bailey
MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Cailean Carlberg                                                         THE GAMBLER ENDURANCE
MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Grant Lampson                                                                 “The Gambler” is a spectator-friendly, 4-hour solo or team endurance
MEN’S MASTERS A |Conrad Eberhard                                                           event featuring the Lake Atalanta mountain bike trail system. Start/finish
MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | Hunter Gibbs                                                            was at the Pleasant Ridge Rd. trailhead. Trophies were awarded to the top 3
MEN’S MASTERS B | Joseph Bouma                                                             finishers in every category. An after party was held at Ozark Beer Company
JUNIOR MEN 9-12 | Evan Coles                                                               in downtown.
JUNIOR MEN 13-15 | Will Mertins                                                            ACE OF SPADES – SOLO MALE | Matt Morgan
JUNIOR WOMEN 9-12 | Landrie McLain                                                         ACE OF SPADES – SOLO FEMALE| Chesney Grantz
JUNIOR WOMEN 13-15 | Emma Johnson                                                          DEUCES WILD – 2-PERSON TEAM (OPEN) | John Ronck and Wes Well (Gassers)
JUNIOR WOMEN 16-18 | Helen Priest                                                          TWO-PAIR – 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (2 MALE/2 FEMALE) |
                                                                                                 Mack Pickering, Johnny Brazil, Tammy Hottinger, Kenny Hottinger
THE WALNUT VALLEY ROAD RACE                                                                JACKS – 4-MAN TEAM (TEAMS PRIMARILY OF CAT 3 RACERS) | Kenny Harvey, Daniel Stoiceicy,
     This USA Cycling sanctioned road race was held on a 6.1-mile loop in                        Jonathan Putnam
the Walnut Valley area outside of northeast Rogers. Total prize payout: over               JOKERS – JUNIORS (13-18) 4-PERSON CO-ED TEAM (OPEN) | Kathryn Kelley, Brent Walkup (RAM’s)
$2,000 in cash and merchandise.
WOMEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | Patricia Witmer                                                     THE WHITNEY GRAVEL RIDE
WOMEN’S ¾ WINNER | Corinna Redard                                                               Riders grabbed their gravel bikes (as road bikes won’t do here) for an
WOMEN’S 5 WINNER |Jessica Sorg                                                             all-out adventure ride featuring 30 and 50 miles of scenic gravel (70%) and
MEN’S 1/2 WINNER |Eric Haynes                                                              paved back country roads including a climb to the highest point in Benton
MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Sam Anderson                                                            County, Whitney Mountain. No winners here, just a fun ride with good
MEN’S MASTERS A |Joel Raymond                                                              friends at the Rogers Cycling Festival!

                                                                                                                            RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019                     5
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
Reach New Customers for Your Small Business |
                             Advertise in The Good Life Destination Guide

W
           ith up-to-date information on lodging,        flip through the pages on your screen and click
           dining, shopping, golf and spas, Beaver       links to visit websites for advertisers, events
           Lake, arts and culture, attractions           and attractions.
           and amenities, this award-winning                   Be sure to pick up extra free copies of The
destination guide is a “must-have” resource guide        Good Life to distribute at your business. Use
for families and individuals visiting and relocating     this publication as a resource guide for your
to the Northwest Arkansas area. It’s also a popular      customers and employees to discover the
publication with residents across the region.            region’s attractions and amenities, and more
      Readers learn all about living, working and        about your business as an advertiser! Additional
playing in Rogers and Lowell through brilliant           copies are available at the Chamber weekdays         Key Points of Distribution:
photography and content features showcasing              from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                             • Visitor Information Center (Chamber Offices)
the quality of life that newcomers experience.                 Advertising in The Good Life is a valuable       • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)
Many Chamber members use The Good Life as                benefit of Chamber membership. Our members             • Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism
they recruit new hires, whether they are moving          appreciate the opportunity to reach thousands          • Arkansas Welcome Centers (Statewide)
from across the country or the county line to            of local, regional and national readers that           • Hotels, Resorts & Campgrounds
Northwest Arkansas.                                      otherwise may not have been possible with              • National/Regional Trade and Travel Shows
      The Good Life is produced and distributed          limited local marketing budgets.                       • Direct Mailings to Individual & Families Inquiring
annually by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber                     Reserve your space now for the 2019/2020         • Area Employers
of Commerce and Visit Rogers staff. The Guide            edition of The Good Life. Call (479) 636-1240 or       • Real Estate Agencies
is available for online viewing at RogersLowell.         email memberservices@rogerslowell.com for              • Restaurants
com and VisitRogersArkansas.com. Conveniently            assistance on planning your advertising.               • Local Attractions

                                   ACCE’s 2019 Education and Talent
                                   Development Fellows Include Chamber’s
                                   Economic Development Executive

S
       teve Cox, Senior Vice President of Economic       and talent pipeline,” said Raymond Burns, the        Orlando, Florida, Huntsville, Alabama, Green
       Development for the Chamber (pictured),           Chamber’s President/CEO. “Communities that           Bay, Wisconsin, McKinney, Texas, Hickory, North
       has been selected by the Association of           work hard to develop that pipeline produce           Carolina, Rochester, New York, Ocala, Florida,
       Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)             a ready-to-work and competitive labor force          Newnan, Georgia, Lubbock, Texas, Phoenix,
to participate in a ten-month professional               positioned to take advantage of economic             Arizona, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Stamford,
development program designed to assist them              advancement opportunities that emerge. Steve         Connecticut, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Albany,
in improving education and talent development            is providing the leadership to help us accomplish    New York, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Memphis,
outcomes in their communities.                           that mission. ACCE’s fellowship is providing         Tennessee, Springfield,
     The Fellowship for Education & Talent               access to expertise, ideas and framework that        Missouri, York,
Development is an immersive executive                    will evolve our efforts and ensure our success.”     PA, Columbia,
development program that provides chamber                      Throughout the program, participants           Tennessee, and San
of commerce professionals the ability to interact        will focus on addressing specific education          Jose, California.
with peers, ACCE staff and national experts.             attainment or workforce development issues in
Through a combination of in-person and virtual           their communities.
activities, fellows will be given a deep dive into             ACCE’s Fellowship for Education and Talent
the cutting-edge theories, approaches and best           Development is designed to advance a chamber
practices in talent development.                         of commerce’s already-defined goals and
     “To prepare young people for a successful           ultimately develop and execute a plan for specific
future, education must be a priority from                education and talent development objectives.
early childhood until well after graduation              Leaders selected to participate in the 2019-20
and community leaders must work together                 Fellowship represent communities including
to address challenges along the educational              Grand Rapids, Michigan, Rogers, Arkansas,

  6    C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
Hustle in Heels Hosting Pair of Events
                                        in September                                                            2019 Empowerment Sponsor

H
        ustle in Heels - LADIES LEAD NWA is          will serve as a visual representation of what is      makes people great at networking according to
        an initiative of the Rogers-Lowell Area      important to you and reveal how you are doing in      recent research studies and discover the many
        Chamber of Commerce dedicated                each area. Upon completing the exercise, you will     varied types of professional/business and casual
        to empowering, educating, and                be able to identify the areas to take actionable      networking opportunities available in Northwest
connecting women with a modern approach to           steps with successfully integrating your life and     Arkansas. You’ll also gain specific tips from
professional and business development. They          your work.                                            Martha Londagin - a seasoned networking pro
will host two events in September.                         Lunch is provided at the event. Tickets are $20.- about how to build your personal networking
                                                                                                           plan. Martha’s own “Three B’s of Networking” are
THE BALANCING ACT – HOW TO                           POP-UP EVENT | ENTHUSIASTIC, EFFECTIVE, simple tips to learn in order to grow your skills in
SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE YOUR LIFE AND                 AND EFFICIENT NETWORKING WITH                         community networking.
YOUR WORK                                            MARTHA LONDAGIN                                            Light appetizers will be provided, and a cash
     This luncheon will be held September                 This pop-up event will be held September         bar located on-site. Tickets are $5.
10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The         16, 2019 from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. at Komodo, 5204            Register for these events at RogersLowell.
Walmart Auditorium at The Shewmaker Center           Village Pkwy., Ste. 1 in Rogers.                      com. All women in business are encouraged
for Workforce Technologies on the NorthWest               Networking is not just “showing up”              to attend whether you work in a professional
Arkansas Community College campus.                   somewhere. Good networking skills start with          office environment or run a machine in a
     Come participate in this highly interactive     individual, personal attributes and discipline. It is manufacturing facility. This program is designed
workshop with Laurie Malloy, Founder of Simple       then that an actual plan for enthusiastic, effective, so that all women may participate. Be sure to
Spaces, LLC and learn to outline the priorities in   and efficient networking can be built over            follow the group on social media and use the
your life by using a ‘wheel of life’. This diagram   time. Come to this presentation to learn what         hashtag #heelsnotrequired.

                                              Business After Hours - Networking
                                              with a Purpose Coming October 17
                                                          “Networking with a Purpose” is a nonprofit          SHOWCASE YOUR NPO’S MISSION |
                                                     showcase offered by the Northwest Arkansas               PURCHASE EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE
                                                     Emerging Leaders and the Rogers-Lowell Area                    Northwest Arkansas NPOs are invited
EVENT DETAILS                                        Chamber of Commerce. This event features a               to participate in this event’s trade show by
Thursday, October 17, 2019                           Business After Hours with local nonprofits and is        purchasing an exhibit booth. Showcase your
Hosted By| Cox Business at Center                    organized so that you may meet and network with          organization to potential volunteers, donors
      for Nonprofits @ St. Mary’s                    contacts from a variety of organizations. You’ll find    and board members. Distribute materials
      1200 W. Walnut St. | Rogers                    out how you can volunteer and contribute to local        about your mission, recruit volunteers to
NPO Exhibit Booths | $100 (Members)                  nonprofit organizations (NPOs), learn what services      support your programs, and engage the
      and $150 (Non-Members)                         are provided by NPOs, and discover what products         community in the work you do that helps
Registration Required for NPO Booths                 and services these organizations need. Admission is      make Northwest Arkansas such a great place
Find out more at RogersLowell.com                    FREE to the public! Food and drinks will be available.   to live, work and play.

                                                                                                               RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019           7
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Honors
                                                          Teachers Making a Difference

M
           ore than 1,000 Rogers Public Schools
           administrators and teachers gathered
           at Rogers High School Wednesday,
           August 7 at the 4th annual Thank-A-
Teacher Celebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture.
The event honored teachers who are making
a big difference with our children in our local
community. Members of the Rogers-Lowell Area
Chamber of Commerce donated over 100 prizes
to teachers to say thank you and reward them
for their commitment to education. A special
prize was also given to a recipient nominated by
administrators and chosen by the prize donor.
Sam’s Furniture presented a $10,000 Home                    Joe and Larra Donaldson with Sam's Furniture present
Makeover to Kathy Wright of Oakdale Middle                  Kathy Wright of Oakdale Middle School with a certificate
School, who lost her home to a fire earlier this year.      for a $10,000 Home Makeover

        “Teachers do it from the heart, not for the paycheck. We are honored that the community comes
        out to support us in any way they can to love on us for what we do. I really appreciate Sam’s
        Furniture and everyone else involved in this.”
                                                                                                           – Kathy Wright, Teacher | Oakdale Middle School

EDUCATION FAIR WELCOMES TEACHERS
BACK TO SCHOOL AND SHOWCASES
MEMBER BUSINESSES
      The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of
Commerce hosted its annual Teacher Education
Fair in conjunction with the Thank-A-Teacher
Celebration. This year’s education fair was
presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A.
Breakfast was provided by McDonald’s and
coffee provided by Starbucks Coffee. More than
1,000 faculty and staff of the public schools,
charter schools, private schools and the
community college attended. Chamber member
companies took advantage of the opportunity
to purchase exhibit space and present their
products and services. Members also showed
support by providing giveaways for classroom
use and donating door prizes for teachers to
take back to the classroom.

  8     C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
See You in September
                                                                Visit StayinRogers.com for a Complete List of Accommodations.
                                                                A Room for Every Taste. And Every Budget.

BIKES, BLUES, & BBQ | SEPTEMBER 25-28, 2019                                            Breaking Benjamin’s self-produced sixth studio album, EMBER debuted
                                                                                 at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and marks the multi-platinum band’s fourth
                                                                                 Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200, following 2015’s No. 1 debut for Dark
                                                                                 Before Dawn (Gold), 2009’s Dear Agony (Platinum) at No. 4 and 2006’s Phobia
                                                                                 (Platinum) at No. 2.
                                                                                       Since the release of their full-length debut Point #1 in 1999, Chevelle
                                                                                 have stood at the forefront of hard rock, consistently evolving and
                                                                                 progressing while delivering a series of ubiquitous and inescapable anthems.
                                                                                       Since 2003, Three Days Grace, the internationally acclaimed and
     The 2019 rally will mark the 20th anniversary of Bikes, Blues, & BBQ,       multi- platinum certified Canadian band, has staked a spot amongst
the largest nonprofit, family- friendly motorcycle rally in the United States    the hard rock vanguard, breaking records, toppling charts and moving
benefiting local charities. Admission to the rally is free. In conjunction       millions of units worldwide.
with Bikes, Blues & BBQ, the Bikes on the Bricks event is back for its third
year in Downtown Rogers. Activities include the 6th Annual Ozark Vintage         September 8, 2019 | Maze featuring Frankie Beverly with Lalah
Motorcycle Show and the 5th Annual Frisco Inferno BBQ Competition. Visit         Hathaway and Johnny Gill
BikesBluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities and venue schedules
and follow “Rogers Bikes on the Bricks” on Facebook.

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS FOOTBALL | FAYETTEVILLE GAMES
September 14, 2019 | Colorado State & September 21, 2019 | San Jose State

      The Razorbacks will face another challenging SEC West schedule in 2019,         Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has established a trust fund with music
with games coming against several teams ranked in the inaugural Coaches          lovers worldwide. Fans know when they attend a Maze concert they will be
Poll. Arkansas will face No. 2 Alabama and No. 6 LSU on the road, while No. 16   treated to an evening of honest, raw soul music. And that’s how it has been
Auburn comes to Razorback Stadium.                                               for more than 40 years. Nothing has changed. The band has stayed in its lane,
      Book your Razorbacks September weekends in Rogers! Enjoy shopping,         continuing to do its thing, bringing quality music from the heart night after
dining, and a variety of hotel accommodations that make Rogers the perfect       night. It is the band members’ honesty and brilliant artistry that has allowed
destination for your Northwest Arkansas football getaway!                        them to continue to headline at top concert venue across the globe. There
      Downtown Rogers Inc. will offer a Razor Rail train ride from Rogers to     are no gimmicks, no stage tricks in their shows. Just Beverly with his smooth,
Fayetteville and back for the Colorado State game on September 14. The train     soulful vocals supported by the tight Maze band.
will depart from Rogers two hours prior to game time and will return one
hour after the game ends. Passengers have the option of being dropped off        September 26, 2019 | Luke Combs
at Dickson Street or at Razorback Stadium. More information and tickets are
available at downtownrogersinc.org.
      Woo Pig Sooie®!

THE WALMART AMP
September 6, 2019 | Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Three Days
Grace, Diamante and Dorothy

                                                                                      CMA Award-winning Luke Combs is a multi-platinum, No. 1 Country
                                                                                 singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. With brazen songwriting talent and
                                                                                 grizzled, soul-infused vocals, Combs stormed onto the music landscape as
                                                                                 one of Country’s brightest stars with the release of his critically acclaimed,
                                                                                 RIAA Platinum, No. 1 debut album, This One’s For You on River House Artists/
                                                                                 Columbia Nashville.

                                                                                                             RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019                9
IGNITE YOUR PASSION | INFLUENCE NWA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (YP) SUMMIT - Rogers-Lowell Area ...
RLACC Sporting Clays Classic Returns
   for its Third Year October 11
      Get ready for the third annual Sporting Clays        gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day
Classic presented by Daisy Outdoors/Gamo                   of team building. Sponsorships are still available
                                                                                                                     “Gunsmoke Sporting Clays is a
Airgun/New Archery Products coming October 11              and are perfect for reaching the event’s             beautiful place with great views, itʼs really a
at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays located at 17243                participants. Contact the Chamber and explore the    perfect setting. The event was really fun the
Wendell Jones Rd. in Garfield. This is one of the          right sponsor level for your business and donate
most popular new events from the Rogers-Lowell             prizes for goodie bags.
                                                                                                                way it was set up, and for non-seasoned
Area Chamber of Commerce. Last year, more than                                                                  shooters it was not impossible to shoot.”
80 shooters showed up to “golf with a shotgun”             Quick Overview                                                            – Jason Hedden
                                                                                                                                           First National Bank of NWA
and network with other business professionals on           Two (2) flight times | 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
the range.                                                 Four (4) People per Team | $400 per Team
      The event features a variety of shooting stations,
with each station presenting a different shooting          Awards | 4:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                      “This was a great event. The
challenge. Some clay pigeons are launched high into        Register Now at RogersLowell.com, it’s Expected to   opportunity to build fellowship with your
the air, some parallel to the machine, and some            Sell Out Quickly!                                    colleagues and other businesses in the area
bounced across the ground to test the shooter’s aim.
      There are two flight times and four people per       Prizes*                                              while having fun shooting clay pigeons is
team. Experienced and novice shooters are both             1ST PLACE TEAMS - $100 Gift Card and a               phenomenal. We had a blast and will
welcome. Participants receive a continental                      Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun         definitely come back again next year. The
breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, ammo and              2ND PLACE TEAMS - $50 Gift Card and a
goodie bags.                                                      Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun
                                                                                                                venue was great and the setup was
                                                           3RD PLACE TEAMS - $30 Gift Card and a                challenging yet easy enough for beginners
Become a Sponsor and Donate Prizes                                Custom Engraved Collector Daisy BB Gun        to succeed.”
     Sponsors may invite their special                     LAST PLACE TEAMS - Pink Daisy BB Guns                                          – Dale Brunk
customers/clients to join them at the event as a           *Each person on the winning teams receives a prize               Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants

                                                     SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

         REGISTER TODAY | Expected to sell out quickly!                                      SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE |
                  ROGERSLOWELL.COM                                                          Contact: membershipservices@rogerslowell.com
  10     C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
ALL YOU NEED UNDER ONE ROOF
Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs is the destination to find all your needs in one place.
It’s your home away from home and all-in-one entertainment venue. Between our comfortable rooms,
live concerts in SEVEN, and delicious buffet and steakhouse, you’ll feel like you never want to leave.

U.S. Highway 412 & 59, West Siloam Springs, OK
800.754.4111 | CherokeeCasino.com

Know your limits. Gambling problem? Call 800.522.4700.

                                                                                                     RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019   11
SIMPLE PLEASURES
                                                                                                                                                                                    Ken Miner
                                                                                                                                                                                    13718 ROTHBURY DR. | BELLA VISTA, AR 72715

NEW MEMBERS | July 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                    (479) 876-5959 | SIMPLEPLEASURES.US
                                                                                                                                                                                    BANQUET/MEETING ROOMS

                                                                                                                                                                                    SNACK LAB - ROGERS
                                                                                                                                                                                    Bobby Bland
                                                                                                                                                                                    4200 S. 48TH ST., STE. 30 | ROGERS, AR 72758
                                                                                                                                                                                    (479) 268-5353 | SNACKLABNWA.COM
                                                          MCLARTY DANIEL CHEVROLET                           PINNACLE NUTRITION                                                     RESTAURANTS
8TH ST VENUE
Elizabeth Dunn                                            Russ Daniel                                        Cherry Martinez
1902 S. 8TH ST., STE. 9 | ROGERS, AR 72758                1159 N. 45TH ST. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72762            5100 W. PAULINE WHITAKER PARKWAY, STE. 110 | ROGERS, AR 72758          SPEAKEASY TATTOO LOUNGE
                                                          (479) 431-6554 | SPRINGDALECHEVY.COM               (479) 445-0622 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK                                   Cydney Baggs
(479) 343-8100 | 8THSTVENUE.COM
                                                          AUTOMOBILE DEALERS                                 HEALTH FOOD PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS                                     425 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756
BANQUET/MEETING ROOMS
                                                                                                                                                                                    (479) 899-6018 | SPEAKEASYTATTOOLOUNGE.COM
                                                          MCLARTY DANIEL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT        PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT                                             TATTOOS
ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)
Tammy Thurow                                              Russ Daniel                                        Randy Koontz                                                           STARTUP JUNKIE FOUNDATION
                                                          3709 S. THOMPSON ST. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764        3300 MARKET ST., STE. 404 | ROGERS, AR 72758                           Haley Allgood
1515 BURR OAK DR. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72704
                                                          (479) 751-4563 | SPRINGDALECDJR.COM                (479) 903-7111 | PWMNWA.COM                                            1 E. CENTER ST., STE. 270 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
AAOTEAM.ORG
                                                          AUTOMOBILE DEALERS                                 FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS                                         (479) 310-6261 | STARTUPJUNKIE.ORG
ORGANIZATIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                    ORGANIZATIONS
BOLDER COFFEE - FAYETTEVILLE                              MCLARTY DANIEL FORD LINCOLN                        PROSOURCE NW ARKANSAS
Reagan Heilman                                            Russ Daniel                                        Ronnie Johansen                                                        SUSIE BURLESON PHOTOGRAPHY
                                                          2609 S. WALTON BLVD. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712       2301 S. 17TH ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756                                    Susie Burleson
1025 N. GARLAND AVE. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
                                                          (479) 250-0922 | BENTONVILLEFORD.COM               (479) 372-6490 | PROSOURCEWHOLESALE.COM                                BENTONVILLE, AR 72713
(479) 442-2500 | DRINKBOLDER.COM
                                                          AUTOMOBILE DEALERS                                 FLOORING                                                               (479) 595-4854 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK
COFFEE HOUSES
                                                                                                                                                                                    PHOTOGRAPHERS & STUDIOS
COMIDA ARTESENAL TAPAS BAR (OPENING FALL 2019)            OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES OF                   PURE NUTRITION
Ashley Hiller                                               NORTHWEST ARKANSAS                               Cherry Martinez                                                        THIELEN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY
                                                          Amy Hardwick                                       201 SE 14TH ST. SUITE 106 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712                      Joe Thielen
113 S. 2ND ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756
                                                          P.O. BOX 1001 | SPRINGDALE, AR 72765               (479) 715-6501 | FACEBOOK.COM/PURENUTRITIONBENTONVILLE                 807 SW I. STREET, STE. 17 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
(479) 372-6516 | COMIDAARTESENAL.COM
                                                          (479) 283-0083 | NWARKANSAS.OUTDOORLIGHTS.COM      HEALTH FOOD PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS                                     (479) 553-7559 | THIELENINSURANCE.COM
RESTAURANTS
                                                          LIGHTING - OUTDOOR                                                                                                        INSURANCE
CRYE-LEIKE, REALTORS - PLEASANT GROVE                                                                        RJW LOGISTICS GROUP
Travis Roe                                                PILLAR CLINICAL RESEARCH (OPENING SOON)            Greg Forbis                                                            WHEELHOUSE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT -
2301 W. PLEASANT GROVE RD., STE. 104 | ROGERS, AR 72758   RICHARD LALLY                                      110 W. CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 311 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712                 15TH PLACE TOWNHOMES
                                                          3200 N.E. REDHAWK DR. | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712      (630) 343-1501 | RJWGROUP.COM                                          Jenifer Canaday
(479) 586-2798 | CRYE-LEIKE.COM
                                                          (479) 367-2688 | PILLARCR.COM                      WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION                                                 2400 SOUTH 15TH PLACE | ROGERS, AR 72758
REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
                                                          CLINICAL RESEARCH                                                                                                         (479) 202-5053 | WHEELHOUSEREM.COM
                                                                                                             SALT HEALTH, LLC                                                       PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
JM ROOFING INNOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION
Jane Fraley                                                                                                  Jessica Cash
2301 W. WALNUT ST., STE. 5 | ROGERS, AR 72756                                                                BENTONVILLE, AR 72712                                                  WHEELHOUSE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT -
(479) 381-0006 | ROGERSROOFINGPROS.COM                                                                       (479) 715-4645 | SALT-HEALTH.COM                                         THE FRISCO ON WALNUT
                                                                                                             CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS                                               Jenifer Canaday
CONTRACTORS - ROOFING
                                                                                                                                                                                    1603 WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756
                                                                                                                                                                                    (479) 633-8420 | WHEELHOUSEREM.COM
                                                                                                                                                                                    PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

                                                                                            Focus on Downtown Yielding
                                                                                            Tangible Results

T
       he Downtown Development Division of                                        downtown and driving the demand for multi-family                            Park. The City of Rogers is also working to provide
       the Chamber is leading the way to ensure                                   housing, restaurants, and shops.                                            additional connectivity to the Razorback Greenways
       downtown growth, economic development                                            The division is also encouraging retail                               bike trails that run from Fayetteville to the South
       and vitality for this important district. The                              and restaurant merchants to offer interactive                               and Bella Vista to the North. A revamped city park
division is activating underutilized properties,                                  experiences to enhance the quality of life for                              is scheduled over the next two years in the core of
recruiting new businesses and consulting new                                      residents and visitors. Three years ago, downtown                           downtown. This will provide added space for public
and existing businesses to help build a vibrant                                   had eight businesses that offered experiences;                              gatherings, opportunities for live music and festivals
community to live work and play. One focus area                                   today there are 56. These include classes in cooking,                       to accommodate more people, an improved play
is creating new uses for historic buildings. Historic                             art, dance, axe throwing, fitness and biking, live                          area for children and families to gather and play.
preservation guidelines are guiding developers to                                 music, corporate team building, trivia competitions
retain the integrity of existing buildings and finding                            and art exhibitions.                                                         60
                                                                                                                                                                              New Businesses in Downtown Rogers
                                                                                                                                                                        New Businesses in DTR
suitable businesses to occupy these spaces.                                             These divisional efforts are attracting more                           50
                                                                                                                                                                        Scheduled to Open                                                 19
      Other areas of focus are increasing professional                            people to live, work and play downtown helping                               40
                                                                                                                                                               30
and light industrial jobs downtown and attracting                                 merchants to thrive as a destination for arts, music
                                                                                                                                                               20                                 39                 41
developers to build mixed-use and multi-family                                    and other unique experiences.                                                               34                                                          36
                                                                                                                                                               10
housing. Attracting businesses that serve as                                            Downtown is fortunate to have amenities like
                                                                                                                                                                             2016               2017                2018                 2019
vendors to Walmart is making a positive impact on                                 Lake Atalanta Park & Trails and the Railyard Bike

   12           C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
July 2019

       ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER                       ARKANSAS GOLF & POWERSPORTS OF NWA               ARKANSAS PUBLIC THEATER                                 CELLULAR SALES
                1203 S. 43RD. ST.                     2733 MCCONNELL AVE. STE 4., FAYETTEVILLE       ZEPHYR BLEVINS GALLERY                           298 E. CENTERTON BLVD., CENTERTON
                                                                                                             116 S. 2ND ST. ROGERS

             CELLULAR SALES                             DIXIELAND RD. EXTENSION                    JAVA DUDES COFFEE COMPANY                     MOONBROCH BREWING COMPANY
    2204 S. PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 1 ROGERS           ARKANSAS HWY. 64/DIXIELAND ROAD, LOWELL                 718 N. 2ND ST. ROGERS                         117 W. WALNUT ST. ROGERS

         PORTFOLIO SOTHEBY’S                           THE LODGE AT THE WINERY                    SIGNATURE BANK OF ARKANSAS                                STUDIO PHYSICA
        INTERNATIONAL REALTY                        (SASSAFRAS SPRINGS VINEYARD)                 3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 102 ROGERS   3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 203 ROGERS
3712 S. PINNACLE HILLS PARKWAY, SUITE 101 ROGERS         6461 E. GUY TERRY RD. SPRINGDALE

                                                                                            Ribbon Cutting Sponsor

   UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
    2000 PROMENADE BLVD., STE. 103 ROGERS

                                                                                                                                     RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019                     13
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2019
30+ YEARS                                           Education Association of Rogers                   Cintas Corporation                                  JTS Financial Services
Meeks Building Center - 68 years                    Einstein Bros. Bagels                             Cosmic Cavern                                       Martinez Law Firm, PLLC
Bruce-Rogers Company - 67 years                     Enterprise Rent-A-Car                             Crain Buick GMC of Springdale                       Mass Mutual Financial Group - Carrie D. Wilson, CFP ®,
Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. - 44 years          Ferguson Immigration Law                          DW2 Video Productions                                   CDFA™, CLTC
Al McCarty Jewelers - 40 years                      Frank Fletcher Honda                              Fish City Grill                                     Nothing Bundt Cakes
Frisco Station Mall - 40 years                      Garver                                            Jake’s Fireworks                                    Ozark Laser and Shoring
Nationwide Insurance - The Noble Insurance Agency   Hatfield Harris, PLLC                             Jason’s Deli                                        Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
    - 38 years                                      Heartland Honda Powerhouse                        LegalShield - Russell Anzalone                      Pacific Group
Serfco Termite & Pest Control - 36 years            Innisfree Health and Rehab                        Mundo-Tech, Inc.                                    PRMG
Rogers Insurance Agency, Inc. - 33 years            Landis Eye Care                                   NWA Health Solutions                                Razorback Foundation, Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul School - 31 years               Life Style Dentistry                              NWA Tobacco Free Coalition                          Starbucks Coffee
                                                    Lindsey Management Co., Inc.                      Pathfinder NWA                                      Supreme Lending
21-30 YEARS                                         Little Sunshine’s Playhouse                       The Peel Compton Foundation                         Synergy Benefit Advisors
BBB Septic & Portable Toilet Service                Marmic Fire and Safety                            Red Carpet Salon & Spa                              Vold Vision
Birdeye Printing                                    Parc at Rogers                                    Smooth Vapes                                        Walter’s Boot & Shoe Repair
First National Bank of NWA                          Parklane Family Dental                            Souls Harbor of Rogers, Inc.                        Watermark on Walnut Creek
First Western                                       Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall                     Transport Refrigeration/Transport Truck Equipment   Wesner’s Grill
Martfeld & Associates Insurance                     Scott Frame and Art                               Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie                 Woodland Research Northwest
New Hope Animal Hospital                            Sonic Benton Properties, Inc.
Ozark International Consultants, Inc.               Taco Bell                                         2-5 YEARS                                           1 YEAR
Rogers Early Risers Rotary                                                                            7 Brew Coffee                                       All Pets Animal Hospital of Rogers
Rogers Noon Kiwanis                                 6-10 YEARS                                        Advanced Physical Therapy                           Edward Jones - John Carr, Financial Advisor
Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc.                         Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PLLC   Aurora Tactical                                     Bob Foster Agency, LLC
                                                    Benton County Gun Works                           The Blind Lady of NWA                               Indigo Sky Casino
11-20 YEARS                                         Bikes, Blues & BBQ                                Butterfield Trail Village                           NeuClear Health & Fitness
Broadaway Printing                                  BKD, LLP                                          Caddell Construction                                Northwest Arkansas Coin Club
Centro Cristiano, Assemblies of God                 Branch Photography                                Clean Eating - Heather Slinkard                     QuesTec Mechanical
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette -         Catalyst Church                                   Freedom5:one Ministries
   Patsy Simmons                                    Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M.                       The Happy Wagon

                  Find out what TapOnIt can do for your business.
                                              Call 479-597-8642 or email kgray@nwaonline.com

                                   GET GREAT                                                                                PLANNING A TRIP TO
                                    LOCAL DEALS
                                          sent straight to
                                                                                                                    BRANSON?
                                                                                                                     Don’t miss some excellent offers on
                                                 your phone!                                                          attractions and places to dine...
                                                                                                                                    Text BRANSON
                                                                                                                                       to 82928
                                                                                                                                        texttaponit.com/branson

                                                            Text TapOnIt
                                                              to 82928
                                                                    Or sign up at
                                                            texttaponit.com/nwarkansas
                                                                                                                         Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.
                                                                                                                          Go to taponitdeals.com/terms for privacy and terms.
        Message and data rates may apply. Go to taponitdeals.com/privacy for privacy and terms.

   14        C h a m b e r Vo i ce | S E PT E M B E R 2 01 9
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.

Featured Upcoming
                                                                         Qu i c k R e f eren c e C al en dar | SEPT EM BER
Networking Events
                                                                 Business Building Events                   Upcoming Meetings        View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com
 SEP
  10                                                       SEP
                                                           05
                                                                  9.5 | Small Business Council Meeting
                                                                  8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
                                                           SEP    9.5 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting
Presented By | Scooter’s Coffee & Servpro                  05     9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Hosted By | Centennial Bank                                SEP    9.10 | Coffee Connection
Address | 4000 W. Walnut St., Rogers                       10     7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Centennial Bank
                                                           SEP    9.16 | Hustle In Heels - “The Balancing Act – How to Successfully Integrate Your Life and Your Work”
                                                           16     6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | NWACC - Walmart Auditorium at The Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies
 SEP
                                                           SEP    9.18 | Chamber Tutorial
   18                                                      18     8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
                                                           SEP    9.18 | Business to Business Luncheon
Presented By | The Arkansas 529 College Investment Plans   18     11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technology
Hosted By | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce         SEP    9.18 | Visit Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting
Address | 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers                        18     4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
                                                           SEP    9.19 | Business After Hours
                                                           19     5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Frank Fletcher Honda
 SEP                                                       SEP    9.20 | Large Industry Council/Government Affairs Committee Meeting
   18                                                      20     11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Presented By | Lewis Automotive Group                                                                                                                WEDNESDAY,
Location | NWACC Shewmaker Center for                                                                                                                OCT. 2nd | 2019
Workforce Technology (Walmart Auditorium)
1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville
                                                                                                                                                     10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                     FRISCO STATION MALL
                                                                                                                                                     100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers
 SEP
                                                                                                                                    Presented by |
  19
                                                                                                                        The Chamber's Northwest Arkansas Job
Presented By | Chambers Bank
                                                                                                                        Fairs (Spring and Fall), this year presented by
Hosted By | Frank Fletcher Honda                           Don't miss these opportunities each quarter to grow your     Glad Manufacturing Company, are the largest
Address | 2901 Moberly Ln., Bentonville                    professional network of contacts with speed networking.      and longest running Job Fairs in Arkansas. This
                                                           B2B is a great way to advertise your business, sell your     is a great opportunity for businesses to get a
                                                           products/services and network with other businesses.         jump start on hiring for the fall and winter
  Every
Wednesday                                                                                                               seasons as well as full-time employment
                                                           Ticket prices include meal, featured speaker presentation,   opportunities. Availability will be on a
                                                           round-robin speed networking, company marketing and a        first-come first-served basis so reserve your
                                                           chance to win some great door prizes! You can also           booth today to ensure access to the hundreds
Presented By | Benchmark Group                             maximize your company’s visibility by purchasing a Vendor    of job seekers expected to attend.
Sept. Host Sponsor | Car Clinic                            Exhibit Table to display your products/services.
Location | Golden Corral
2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers                       Early Registration | $30 ($20 for Members)                   JOB-SEEKERS | BRING YOUR RESUMES
                                                           Registration at the Door | $40 ($30 for Members)               TO HAND OUT TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
                                                                                                                          For more information or to register a booth visit
                                                                         Visit RogersLowell.com for
                                                                        more information and to register                    ROGERSLOWELL.COM
                                                                                                                        RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2019                      15
317 West Walnut Street
     Rogers, Arkansas 72756

         RogersLowell.com

  Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice”
(USPS 492950) is published monthly in January,
   February, March, JUN, June, July, August,
September, October November and December;
 (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell
  Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West
 Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage
               paid at Rogers, AR.

   POSTMASTER send address changes to:
    ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut,
            Rogers, AR 72756.
You can also read