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March 2020 | Vol 15 Issue 3 “The Keeper of the Community Vision.”
What’s In This Issue? CHAM BER S TAF F
3 ���������A Message from the President/CEO
Raymond Burns, CCE Karen Wagaman Kelly Parker
4����������3-Year Strategic Plan President/CEO
rburns@rogerslowell.com
Vice President of Downtown Development
karen@rogerslowell.com
Marketing Communications Manager | Visit Rogers
kelly@rogerslowell.com
5 ���������2020 Strategic Goals J.R. Shaw, IOM
Executive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers
Ross Phillips
Vice President of Community Development
Luke Wiggins
Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers
jr@rogerslowell.com ross@rogerslowell.com luke@rogerslowell.com
6 ���������Vision 100
Katie Burns Shey Bland Ronnie Webb, Jr.
8 ��������� Economic Development Goals Vice President of Operations
katie@rogerslowell.com
Executive Director | Downtown Rogers, Inc.
shey@rogerslowell.com
Destination Sales Manager | Visit Rogers
ronnie@rogerslowell.com
9 ��������� Downtown Development Goals Shelle Summers, IOM
Senior Vice President of Membership Services
Nick Smith
Creative Services Director
Justin Freeman
Marketing Communications Specialist
ssummers@rogerslowell.com nick@rogerslowell.com justin@rogerslowell.com
10 ����� DTR Inc. Goals
Steve Cox Jeff O’Neill Lance Lloyd
11��������Government Affairs Goals Senior Vice President of Economic Development
steve@rogerslowell.com
Director of Special Events
jeff@rogerslowell.com
Community Relations Manager
lance@rogerslowell.com
12������Community Development Goals Brad Phillips
Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications
Loretta Gomez
Finance Manager
Luz Palmerin
Sales & Marketing Coordinator | Visit Rogers
brad@rogerslowell.com loretta@rogerslowell.com luz@rogerslowell.com
13������Member Services Goals
Jon Moran Sheree Barnes Ashley Matsumura
14������Visit Rogers Goals Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
jon@rogerslowell.com
Operations Manager | Downtown Rogers, Inc.
sheree@rogerslowell.com
Customer Relations Manager
ashley@rogerslowell.com
15 �����Accounting & Finance Goals Vickie Grotts
Vice President of Accounting & Finance
Jacque Eakins
Account Executive
vickie@rogerslowell.com jacque@rogerslowell.com
16 �����Customer Service Goals
Geovanny Sarmiento Marni Rogers, IOM
17 ������Marketing Communications Goals Vice President of Community Engagement & Inclusion
geovanny@rogerslowell.com
Member Relations Manager
marni@rogerslowell.com
18 �����New Members | December 2019 & January 2020
19 �����Membership Renewals | December 2019 & January 2020
BO ARD O F D IRE C TO R S
22����Ribbon Cuttings | December 2019 & January 2020
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
23 ���Chamber Networking & Educational Events
Chairman of the Board | Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker’s Furniture & Appliances
Chairman-Elect | Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO
Treasurer | Erin Kiefer, Assembled Products
Past Chairman | Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction
President/CEO | Raymond Burns
RIDC President | Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
2020 DIRECTORS 2021 DIRECTORS 2022 DIRECTORS
Leah Acoach Tom Allen, Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Sotheby’s
Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Ron Branscum, Arvest Bank International Realty
Joe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture David Kimball, Benchmark Group Dean Fisher, Glad Manufacturing, Inc.
Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Jerra Nalley, Runway Angela Grayson, Precipice IP
Mike Power, First Security Bank Tanya Smith, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Denten Park, Northwest Health
David Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP Melissa Turpin, Honeycomb Kitchen Shop Curt Stamp, Cox Business
Knight Weis, Signature Bank of Arkansas
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Daizy Andrade, University of Arkansas Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and Benefits
Rogers-Lowell Area
Dr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Chamber of Commerce Jerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions Peter Lane, Walton Arts Center
317 West Walnut Street | Rogers, Arkansas 72756 Ever Cuellar, First Security Bank Chris Moore, Mayor, City of Lowell
Larry Cooper, Embassy Suites NW Arkansas Barry Moehring, Benton County Judge
P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 Russ Daniel, McLarty Daniel Group Bianca Montoya, Bike NWA
Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. John-Michael Scurio, George’s
Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges Museum Eric Pianalto, Mercy of Northwest Arkansas
David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade Chris Sultemeier, Retired Walmart
Cathy Foraker, AT&T Stennett Thompkins, AAA Insurance
Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published David Foster, APAC-Central, Inc. Dick Trammel, Chairman Emeritus
Ron Hayes, First United Methodist Church Josh Vasquez, United Bank
monthly in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September,
Dan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade Center Emma Willis, Mangan Holcomb Partners
October, November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers- Latricia Hill-Chandler, Arvest Bank Operations Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Greg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers Amiee York, Black Hills Energy
Tom Hopper, TallChamps, LLC
Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.
Postmaster send address changes to | DIVISION CHAIRS AUDIT COMMITTEE
Community Development - Leah Acoach David Vaden
Rogers-Lowell Area Membership Services - Tanya Smith Ron Branscum
Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Economic Development - Tom Allen Knight Weis
317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Government Affairs - Jerry Carmichael
Convention & Visitors Bureau - Larry Cooper
2 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0
A Message from the President/CEO
The Journey to Our 100th Anniversary
Welcome to the 2020 Business Plan issue of the Chamber Voice of Business newsletter.
This quick-guide introduces you to highlights from our 3-Year Strategic Plan (goals and key focus
areas for 2020-21-22). It represents the hard work ahead on the journey to our 100th anniversary in
2022. You’ll also learn about our 2020 Strategic Goals that drive this year’s Program of Work for each
of the Chamber’s divisions.
Over the past three years, your Chamber has experienced
an evolution through its Chamber 3.0 initiative. Collaborating DATA-DRIVEN
ORGANIZATION - FINANCIAL
with our stakeholders, we defined critical success factors that MEASURE WHAT PERFORMANCE
MATTERS
focused us on doing what really matters to ensure we are
INTEGRATED SALES
relevant, necessary and competent in this new decade of rapid MARKETING PERFORMANCE
COMMUNICATIONS
change (see illustration).
This intentional effort has already contributed to us
CORE
being more cohesive with our leadership, to invigorate our TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRAMMING
CAPABILITIES OPTIMIZATION
programming and mission work, and to better influence
outcomes that make the Rogers-Lowell Area a great place to
visit, live, invest, work and play. DESTINATION ECONOMIC
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT
At this year’s 98th Annual Celebration of Business & LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP
GOVERNMENT
Community in February, we unveiled our new Vision and AFFAIRS &
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP
Mission statements and Core Values, another exciting outcome LEADERSHIP
from Chamber 3.0. These were created by us looking within
for a keen understanding of our brand’s DNA, which is a
combination of where we have come from, what keeps us together, and what is our long-term aim.
We’re growing business, activating leaders and building community this year through sound,
strategic focus and increased engagement with our members, partners and investors. We need
your ideas to inspire us as we fulfill our roles as the Voice of Business and the Keeper of the
Community Vision.
Raymond Burns
President/CEO
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 3
3-Year Strategic Plan
Goals & Key Focus Areas
2020 - 2021 - 2022 | Journey to Our 100th Anniversary
2022 | 100th Anniversary
GOAL: EXCITING &
UNIQUE BRAND
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Segmentation and Brand Strategy
Rebrand Launch at 100th Anniversary
GOAL: UPGRADED
FACILITIES
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Keeper of the Vision Campaign
Add 3200 S.F. Upstairs
GOAL: SUSTAINABLE
FUNDING STRATEGY
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Dues vs. Campaign Investing
Keeper of the Community Vision
Bottom Line that Increases Reserve
GOAL: MEMBER/INVESTOR
BASE
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Customer-Member-Investor Path
Mission-Focused
Next Gen Development
GOAL: STRONG
STAFF
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Continuing Education
Professional Development
Hiring the Best Qualified for Open Positions
GOAL: COHESIVE
LEADERSHIP
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Community Arts & Entertainment
Business Downtown
GOAL: SOUND STRATEGIC
PLANNING
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
Driven by Vision-Mission-Core Values
ROI Centric Political Center
2020 | The Journey Starts Here
Vision 100 Influence Inclusive Transparent
4 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0
2020 Strategic Goals
Program of Work
UNVEIL VISION, BUDGET & IMPLEMENT A
MISSION, FINANCIAL COMMUNITY
VALUES TO PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP Strong Move to Balanced Budget
Grow Reserves
COALITION
Focus on Better Communication and
Transition to Dues vs Campaign Cooperation Citywide
(Sustainability)
Grow Investors from Members
IMPLEMENT CONTINUE TO DOWNTOWN
VISION 100 REFINE, AND ROGERS, INC.
INTO REDEFINE Long term Strategy for Funding
STRATEGIC RETENTION and Programming
Butterfield Stage and Frisco Park
PLANNING EFFORTS Farmers Market Strategy
Maintain at least 85% Retention
Rate and Strive for 90%
DEFINE AND DOWNTOWN TALENT
PROMOTE ECONOMIC PIPELINE
ROGERS’ ROLE DEVELOPMENT 529 Promise Initiative
AS AN ARTS & STRATEGY Training & Recruitment
Community Engagement
ENTERTAINMENT Infrastructure Quality of Life
DESTINATION Housing
Professional Services
Retail & Entertainment
LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY, CHANGING THE
DEVELOPMENT EQUITY & POLITICAL
Leadership Benton County INCLUSION (DEI) PARADIGM
Northwest Arkansas
Emerging Leaders COUNCIL USING A
ARVEST First Leadership IMPLEMENTATION PRO-BUSINESS,
Increase Engagement as Employee CENTRIST
Retention Tool
PHILOSOPHY
START DUE DATABASE / DEVELOP AND
DILIGENCE SOFTWARE IMPLEMENT A
PROCESS ON ACCLIMATION LOWELL
THE BUILDING (ACCRISOFT COMMUNITY
EXPANSION FREEDOM) STRATEGY AND
CONTRACT FOR
SERVICES
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 5
R
ogers and Lowell residents convened with us last year to
share their ideas about our community’s future and what we
envision it becoming in anticipation of reaching a population
of 100,000 before 2035. We took their ideas and collaborated
with city and regional leaders to produce our new strategic visioning
plan – VISION 100.
As the Keeper of the Community Vision, your Chamber is
committed to promoting the integration of the plan across the
community, bringing this vision to life in everything we do.
“Our Vision for Rogers and Lowell is a vibrant, diverse and cohesive
community in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, with a willing spirit, a
healthy focus and a progressive attitude, possessing the core values
of faith, family, community, education, and economic prosperity.”
6 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0
Inviting Growing Prioritizing
Atmosphere Economy Education
A beautiful, natural environment Robust growth, job creation Excellent public, private, and charter
and safe place to live and sustainable industry mix schools and institutes of higher learning
Living Attracting Serving the
Healthy Amenities Community
Active lifestyles supported Premier shopping, entertainment Excellence in the delivery of
by world-class healthcare and multi-cultural art amenities high-quality municipal services
Respecting Embracing Inspiring Quality
Differences Involvement of Life
Friendly and welcoming, treating Tradition of togetherness and cooperation An authentic place that captures
all with respect and dignity encouraging involvement and service imagination, talent, and opportunity
Download Your Copy of VISION 100
at RogersLowell.com
...
UTURE
OUR F
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 7
2020 Business Plan |
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ew job creation and business expansion impact businesses by creating meaningful
opportunities to sell goods and services to new businesses and residents. Our
Economic Development Division works with industries both large and small to
increase job growth and business expansion. They also work with individuals to
support and increase our growing small business community.
Division Goals
Be a Business-friendly Community focused on Business
Growth and Commercial Development in Rogers
and Lowell
Invigorate Commercial Development in Lowell
Create Workforce Development Opportunities in Our
Community
Engage the Small Business Community
Engage Minority Communities within Northwest Arkansas
with Programs and Offerings
Continue to Create Quality of Place Initiatives to Attract a
Diverse, First-Class Workforce
Recruit and Retain New and Existing Business and
Industry to Rogers & Lowell Resulting in New Job Creation
Learn more about this division on our Voice of Business video channel:
Youtube.com/RogersLowellChamber
8 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0
| 2020 Business Plan
O
ur Downtown Development division is the primary point-of-contact for economic
development in Downtown Rogers and provides resources and help implementing the
Downtown Rogers Initiative Plan. They focus on increasing the number of businesses,
employees, and residential properties in the downtown core. They also cultivate strong
relations with existing businesses and government entities, identifying opportunities to activate
underutilized properties, connecting potential partnerships and facilitating business relations to
maximize resources for downtown and the surrounding community.
Division Goals
Increase Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Residential Development
in Downtown Rogers
Attract Supplier, Professional Services and Light
Manufacturing Employers and Jobs to Downtown Rogers
Establish the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of
Commerce as the Primary Point-of-Contact for Doing
Business in Downtown Rogers
Connect All Activities to the Mission of Economic
Development and the Master Plan with at least six
Public Announcements
Showcase Why Downtown Rogers is an Ideal Place to
Conduct Business, Raise a Family and Enjoy Quality of
Life Amenities and Activities
Develop and Promote Downtown Rogers as a Destination
Location for Arts, Music and Other Experiences
Build Community Value through Effective Activation
of Under-Utilized Properties
Learn more about this division on our Voice of Business video channel:
Youtube.com/RogersLowellChamber
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 9
2020 Business Plan |
D
owntown Rogers (DTR), Inc. creates experiences designed to bring our community
together in the downtown district to celebrate the past and embrace the future. They
work hard to make downtown a destination where people can explore our historic
brick streets and buildings and enjoy fun, recreational activities. It’s all about uniting
the downtown area’s unique mix of creatives, artisans, cuisine, and entertainment.
Division Goals
Position Chamber/DTR Inc. as the Go-to Source
for What’s Happening in Downtown Rogers
DTR is Where You Want to Be
Gain Stronger Support from the Community for
Program Funding
Develop and Sustain the DTR Market
Bringing People Together Downtown through
Food and Music
Making DTR a NWA Holiday Destination
Learn more about this division on our Voice of Business video channel:
Youtube.com/RogersLowellChamber
10 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0| 2020 Business Plan
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ur Government Affairs division serves as the link between members and local, state
and federal government by advocating for pro-business and quality of life issues that
are important to Northwest Arkansas. They also engage in activities that produce
long-term positive impacts including voter registration and education, engagement of
members in the political process and continuously improved outreach efforts.
Division Goals
Change the Political Paradigm in
Northwest Arkansas
Develop the Northwest Arkansas Regional
Legislative Agenda (NWARLA) in Preparation
for the 93rd General Assembly Beginning in
January 2021
Lead The NWA Regional Business Community
Effort for Successful Passage of Increased
Highway Funding that Will Appear as Issue 1 on
the Ballot in November.
Learn more about this division on our Voice of Business video channel:
Youtube.com/RogersLowellChamber
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 112020 Business Plan |
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rograms in our Community Development Division impact and enhance the quality of
life in Rogers, Lowell and the region. They are committed to expanding our diversity,
equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to better welcome the growing number of
residents, workers, and visitors from all backgrounds. They also support educational
programs and help develop our leaders for the future.
Division Goals
Impart Best Practices on Current and Future Business and
Community Leaders to Positively Impact our Region
Ensure Future and Current Leaders Represent the
Entire Community
Increase Member Engagement with Northwest Arkansas
Emerging Leaders (NWAEL)
Increase Awareness of the 2020 Census and the 2020 Elections
Serve as the Welcoming Coordinator for the City of Rogers
Help Coordinate an Educational/Outreach Program for the
2020 Census
Increase Minority Small Business Membership
Improve Graduation Rates for Minority Students
Develop and Implement a Lowell Community Strategy and
Contract for Services
12 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0| 2020 Business Plan
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embership in the Chamber is a direct investment in the work we do to grow business
and build community. Our Member Services division helps you understand how to
connect, invest and grow with us. Whether you are a community partner, member, or
both, we provide “over-the-top” customer service by offering valuable information,
services and programs to deliver value and return on your investment with the Chamber.
Division Goals
Increase Annual Member Investment
Provide Five-Star Customer Service to Retain
and Gain New Members
Provide Value-Added Member Benefits
Develop a Plan to Become a Data-Driven
Sales Team
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 132020 Business Plan |
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isit Rogers creates economic opportunity for our community by attracting meetings,
conventions,and leisure visitors to the city of Rogers and Northwest Arkansas.
Overseen by the Rogers Advertising and Promotion Commission, Visit Rogers is our
Destination Marketing Organization responsible for marketing the city to visitors.
Division Goals
Market Rogers as a Premier Destination for Leisure
Travelers, Conventions and Sporting Events
Promote Rogers as a World-Class Destination
through Digital, Print, and Social Media
Marketing Strategies
Promote Rogers as a World-Class Destination
through Public Relations and Media Campaigns
Provide Incentives and Services to Existing and
Potential Customers that Ensure Successful Events
and Enhance Return Business Opportunities
Provide Destination Marketing Excellence to
Rogers and the Northwest Arkansas Community
Support Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of
Commerce Goals and Objectives
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ur Accounting and Finance division prepares useful, relevant, and clear financial information
and statements for the Chamber in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) in the U.S. Working with both internal customers and external
partners, they provide the right data to the right people at the right time to facilitate our
organizational success. They also support the human resource needs of the organization.
Division Goals
Provide Quality Financial Data; Understandable,
Reliable, Relevant Financial Analysis and Reporting
Influence Team Cohesiveness, Invigorating the
Fabric of Our Organization
Maximize Benefits of Accrisoft Freedom
Complete Development of RDF – Scholarship
Management Software
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 152020 Business Plan |
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ur Customer Service division has a reputation of delivering excellent customer service
to external and internal customers. They ensure cohesion within the Chamber and
Community through effective communications, processes and procedures. In addition
to supporting the Chamber’s goals, they help our visitors, members, new residents and
board members get information they need to know.
Division Goals
Provide Excellent Customer Service to Our
Visitors, Residents, Members and Staff
Provide Excellent Customer Service to
Our Donors
Provide Excellent Customer Service on Behalf
of the Rogers Development Foundation to Our
Students and Donors
Contact Us
How can we help you today?
(479) 636-1240
info@rogerslowell.com
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ur Marketing Communications division’s work impacts the Rogers-Lowell Area,
Chamber members and partners, and the business community. They deliver easily
accessible and up-to-date information about local businesses and our community by
sharing stories about the Chamber’s mission, accomplishments, strategic programs
and major events. They also help to unify communications and messaging into “one voice” for
our community.
Division Goals
Unify Strategic Communications and Messaging into “One Voice”
to the Community
Monetize Chamber’s Digital Assets Suite to Generate
Incremental Revenue
Advertise and Promote Chamber’s Vision-Mission-Core Values,
Accomplishments, Strategic Programs, and Major Events (Trade
and Cash)
Grow Social Media and Interactions with Target Audiences
(Customers, Members, Investors and Community)
Position Chamber as the “Voice of Business” by Informing Target
Audiences with timely and relevant News and Information
Promote RogersLowell.com to Increase Traffic
Deliver in-house agency Design Expertise and Creative
Production Services to Support Success of Each Chamber
Division and Save Money for the Chamber
Develop a new In-Bound Marketing Program for
Lead Generation
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 17December 2019
NEW MEMBERS | January 2020
APEX HVAC SERVICES FIA WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY ONIT
Samuel Lozano Kim Pease Shea Nuckols
1908 S. N. ST. | ROGERS, AR 72758 ROGERS, AR 72756 500 S. MT. OLIVE ST., STE 201 | SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761
(479) 877-4917 | APEXHVACSERVICESLLC.COM (479) 250-2368 | FIAWORLDWIDE.COM (479) 595-8955 | ON-IT.CO
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, REPAIR TALENT BROKERS INTERNET SERVICES
ARKANSAS SWIM ACADEMY (OPENING SOON) H & R BLOCK SERC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Whitney Lloyd Linda Branch Trevor Davidson
3709 W. SOUTHERN HILLS | ROGERS, AR 72758 106 N. BLOOMINGTON ST., STE. G | LOWELL, AR 72745 101 E. EMMA AVE. | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764
(479) 282-4014 (479) 927-0424 | HRBLOCK.COM (479) 334-5616 | SERCTHERAPY.COM
ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE PHYSICAL TRAINING
ARKANSAS UROLOGY BENTONVILLE
Tonya Eastham HARTLEY FLOORING SNACK LAB
3400 S.E. MACY RD., STE. 18 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712 Ryan Hartley Emily Amadon
(479) 268-6800 | ARKANSASUROLOGY.COM 225A GRANT PLACE | LOWELL, AR 72745 2341 N. COLLEGE AVE. | FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703
CLINICS & MEDICAL GROUPS (479) 903-8449 | HARTLEYFLOORING.COM (479) 366-7472 | SNACKLABNWA.COM
FLOORING MEAL PREPARATION
BAGWELL MOTORS
Christy Bagwell HOTWORX ROGERS (OPENING SOON) STATELY TREASURES
609 S. BLOOMINGTON ST. | LOWELL, AR 72745 Michelle Berger Adekunle Babalola
(479) 419-9447 | BAGWELLMOTORS.COM 4305 S. PLEASANT CROSSING BLVD., STE. 5 | ROGERS, AR 72758 BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - USED (479) 372-7285 | HOTWORX.NET/ROGERS (484) 767-3618
FITNESS REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
CHAPEL RIDGE OF SPRINGDALE
Laura Hunt HYPED PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS TAILORED LIVING OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
5325 N. OAK ST., BLDG. A | SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 Christian Harbin Wendi Bollero
(479) 872-0202 | WILHOITLIVING.COM CAVE SPRINGS, AR 72718 SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
APARTMENTS (479) 899-1747 (479) 320-2446 | TAILOREDLIVING.COMNORTHWEST-ARKANSAS-AR/
HTTPWWW.HYPEDPP.COM HOME ORGANIZATION
CLEVENGER FINANCIAL PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
David Harris TOPGOLF (OPENING SOON)
ROGERS, AR 72758 JAVA DUDES COFFEE COMPANY Brad Darr
(479) 270-2032 | CLEVENGERFINANCIAL.COM Justin Reed 3919 S. JB HUNT DR. | ROGERS, AR 72758
FINANCIAL & FINANCIAL ADVISORS 10 SUGAR CREEK CENTER | BELLA VISTA, AR 72714 (479) 586-1876 | TOPGOLF.COM
(479) 278-2665 | FIND US ON FACEBOOK RECREATION
CRD REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT COFFEE HOUSES
Hannah Cicioni TURNER FINANCIAL
203 W. WOOD ST., STE. C | ROGERS, AR 72756 LBC STUDIO Josh Turner
(479) 270-4982 Laura Coello 114 S. 1ST ST., STE. 206 | ROGERS, AR 72756
REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL 105 W. WALNUT ST. | ROGERS, AR 72756 (479) 335-5990 | TURNERFINANCIAL.NET
(214) 616-0608 | LBCSTUDIO.ORG INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
EVEREST REHABILITATION HOSPITALS NWA GRAPHICS DESIGN SERVICES
Cody Garrison ZILIS
4313 PLEASANT CROSSING BLVD. | ROGERS, AR 72758 NORRIS DESIGN COMPANY Sharon Mitchell
(479) 713-1145 | EVERESTREHAB.COM Kimberly Norris ROGERS, AR 72756
HEALTH CARE - REHABILITATION SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 (479) 236-2648 | ZILIS.COM
(479) 713-9660 | NORRISDC.COM HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
EXPERT AGENTS TEAM, EXP REALTY NWA BRANCH GRAPHICS DESIGN SERVICES
Kristin Sumpter
1002 MCCLAIN RD., STE. 107 | BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
(870) 941-9222 | EXPERTSNWA.COM
REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | January 2020
30+ YEARS 11-20 YEARS Walmart Supercenter Store #5260 Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa &
Moser Corporation - 73 years Aaron’s Sales & Leasing Weichet Realtors - The Griffin Company Convention Center
Farmers Protective Mutual Insurance Abshier Construction Window World of the Ozarks DEFY Rogers HighRise
Company - 67 years Acme Brick Direct Auto Insurance
Kennametal Inc. - 67 years Acme Janitor & Chemical Supply, Inc. 6-10 YEARS European Wax Center
Arvest Bank - 64 years All Dogs Clinic, PLLC A & B Distributors of Arkansas, Inc. Flip Side Ninja Park
Mercy Northwest Arkansaas - 64 years Allstate Insurance - Corey Davidson Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World The Gathering in Rogers
Harris Baking - 62 years American Heart Association BNSF Logistics, LLC Tom Ginn
Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation - Bailey & Oliver Law Firm Buster’s Liquor, Fine Wine, and Beer Ground Guys
57 years Bailey & Thompson Tax & Accounting, P.A. Citizens Bank Janes Insurance & Brokerage
Hinson & Company - 51 years Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Comstock Conflict Resolution Services Keen Merchanet Consulting
Guinn & Associates, CPA, PA - 49 years BEI Electric, Inc. Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville Lee Kissinger - eXp Realty NWA Branch
Executive Coffee Service - 42 years Carpet One Floor & Home England Family Dental Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Justin Madick Insurance Agency LLC - Central Research, Inc. Farmers Insurance Group - Kurt Haddock LifeSource
42 years Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Living Tree Pediatrics, PLLC
Winter Moving & Storage - 42 years CitiScapes Metro Monthly Magazine Golden’s Designer Jewelry - Gun Engraving The Lofts at Historic City Hall
Simmons Bank - 40 years Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C. Goodwill Industries of Arkansas Manpower
HUNT VENTURES - 38 years Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Guardian CPA Pat Moran
Beaver Water District - 35 years David Harris Construction Co. Hank’s Fine Furniture Motus Group & Keller Willaims Market Pro Realty
Ride-Rite Auto Sales, Inc. - 34 years Dymark Sign & Supply Hogeye Inc. NWA Home Services
FM Corporation - 33 years Elite Promotions, Inc. Hudson Cisne & Co., LLP Onin Staffing
Professional Business Systems - 32 years Elite Title Company, Inc. LeaderOne Financial Preston and Company
Haven Managed Services - 32 years H & R Block Lowell Veterinary Center PRMG
Abundant Performance - 31 years HP Engineeering, Inc Meister & McCracken Law Firm Ridgepointe Townhouses, LLC
KURM Radio - 31 years Jenny Craig Mundo-Tech, Inc. River Bend Casino & Hotel
JKJ Architects, PLLC NEC, Inc. Rogers Experiental House, Inc.
21-30 YEARS Job Guide NLG Printing Salmonsen Group Realtors
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Kendal King Group Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Skyline Printing & Merchandise LLC
Credit Counseling of Arkansas (CCOA) Kleenco Maintenance/Construction Oakley Chapel United Methodist Church Stratice
Dyer Electric, Inc. Kumon Maath & Reading Center of Lowell Ozark Beer Company Summit Heating and Air, LLC
First United Methodist Church League of United Latin Amercians Citizens Peterbilt PacLease/Larson Transportation T-Mobile
Dr. Karla Gaines, DDS Life Styles, Inc. Signature Bank of Arkansas Trane Heartland District - Northwest Arkansas
Lifeline of Northwest Arkansas MillerCoors Linda Simmons Turn Key Construction Company
Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates Smith 2-Way Radio, Inc. Walker Brothers
Lindsey & Associates - Martha Prowell OneDigital Health and Benefits Smokin’ Joes Ribhouse, Inc. Whataburger
Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. Outback Steakhouse Spiritueux Wines & Liquors Woof & Wander
Lowe’s Home Improvement Ozark Affiliate - Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tech Machinery, LLC
McDonald Eye Associates Premier Dermatology and Skin Renewal Center The UPS Store 1 YEAR
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, PLLC RB Whisinvest Realty, LLC Alexander Realtime Repoting, LLC
Monte Ne Inn Chicken Restaurant Residence Inn by Marriott WorkSouce & NTS Arkie Apparel
Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. Rodeo of the Ozarks E2open
Natural State Media Rogers Public Education Foundation 2-5 YEARS Holiday Inn, Springdale & NWA Convention Center
Overstreet’s Jewelry, Inc. Rogers Public Library Foundation 2nd Milk, Inc. One Stop Barber Shop
Regency 7 Shelley M. Parson Insurance Agency A.G. Russell Knives Ozark Axe House
Ridout Lumber Yard Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton Co. AAA Insurance and Travel Parkside Public
Upchurch Electrical Supply Company Specialized Real Estate Group Academy of Professional Cosmetology The Rail A Pizza Company
Webster University Steve Landers Toyota NWA Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. Vavoline Instant Oil Change
Sunshine School & Development Center Blew & Associates P.A. Wheels RV
Tire Tracks Bod High Productions
Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3479 C & D Floor Covering and Renovations LLC
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 19Chamber Launches
New Online Gateway
to its Brand
RogersLowell.com is the online gateway to the Chamber’s
brand and an extension of our brand’s personality. It’s an
important touchpoint with our citizens, members, partners
and investors. Over 10,000 unique visitors come to our
website each month seeking a trusted source for community
and business information. They also come to learn more
about doing business, connecting with others, staying
informed and managing their Chamber membership.
Integrated Total
Software Solution (TSS)
New Accrisoft Web-Based
Software that Spans Across
Brand & Content the Chamber’s Operations,
Strategy (BCS) Finance, Marketing and Sales
45 Divisions Allowing the Team
More Dynamic Content to Work on a Single Platform
Enhanced User Channels and Useful
Experience (UX) Information for You
Intuitive Information Delivered in an Easy-to-Un-
Architecture (IA) Refreshed Design featuring derstand Tone of Voice, Style
new HTML5 Capabilities that and Messaging
Optimized for
Simplified Navigation to Improves Your Engagement
Responsive Design (RD) Easily Find What You Need and Interaction
(Landing Page Tiles, Drop
Great Viewing Experience
Downs and Search)
Regardless of Your Device
RogersLowell.com New Welcome Section Introducing Visitors to the Rogers-Lowell Area and What
We Do at The Chamber, Downtown Rogers, Inc, Visit Rogers and Discover Lowell
New Features New HTML5 Design Features (Sliders and Animation) and Visual Experience
Include:
New “Find What You’re Looking For” Quicklinks
Enhanced Events Calendar
Chamber Testimonials
Quick Access to Chamber Voice of Business Communications Channels
Improved Site Search
Login to My Chamber Login and check out all of the new user features
20 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0 at RogersLowell.comKeeper of the Community Vision
& the Voice of Business
Growing Business. Building Community.
Northwest Arkansas is recognized nationally as one of the best places for affordability, livability, economic
growth, business and career opportunities. Our cities in the region are working together to make an impact on
our quality of life now and into the future.
Your Campaign Investment Makes Impact Possible.
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local governments, community
organizations, businesses and community leaders, has launched its Impact Possible 2021 campaign, an
aggressive economic development and business expansion and attraction plan. The campaign’s primary goal is
to build a cooperative vision while raising necessary funds to achieve five-year (2017-2021) measurable goals in
five key areas of implementation.
Business Business Workforce Advocacy and Quality of
Retention and Recruitment and Partnership Outreach Life/Downtown
Expansion/ Marketing Development Redevelopment
Entrepreneurship
LEARN MORE AND INVEST NOW
VISIT IMPACTPOSSIBLE.COM
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22 C h a m b e r Vo i ce | M A R C H 2 02 0Chamber 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 | MARCH
Events
Business Building Events Upcoming Meetings View complete calendar at RogersLowell.com
MAR
MAR 3.5 | Small Business Council Meeting
10 05 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
MAR 3.5 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting
05 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Presented By | 7 Brew Coffee & Aloft Rogers Bentonville MAR 3.10 | Coffee Connection
Hosted By | Aloft Rogers Bentonville 10 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Aloft Rogers Bentonville
Address | 1103 S. 52nd St., Rogers MAR 3.11 | Visit Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission Meeting
11 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
MAR 3.13 | Government Affairs Committee/Large Industry Council Meeting
MAR 13 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
18 MAR
18
3.18 | Chamber Tutorial
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
MAR 3.19 | Business After Hours
Hosted By | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 19 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Northwest Medical Plaza - Pinnacle
Address | 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
MAR
APRIL 23
19
Presented By | Great Southern Bank
Hosted By | Northwest Medical Plaza - Pinnacle
Address | 2000 S. 42nd St., Ste. 100, Rogers REGISTER ONLINE AT
ROGERSLOWELL.COM
Every
Wednesday
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March Host Sponsor | Bookkeeper Plus, LLC
Back by popular demand, the first one of two Taste of Rogers events has been announced
Location | Golden Corral
Address | 2605 W Pleasant Crossing Dr., Rogers for Thursday, April 23rd. This spring edition will be held at the Supply Chain Hall of Fame in
Northgate Plaza, 5111 W. JB Hunt Drive in Rogers.
The event, which runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres
prepared by local chefs, dessert, beer and wine. Tickets for the event will be limited to the
first 100 reservations and are $25 a ticket.
Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell quickly. Ensure your tickets are
purchased by mid-January, or sooner. To reserve tickets, purchase them online or call the
Chamber at (479) 636-1240. Contact the Chamber's Member Services Team at
(479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@RogersLowell.com for sponsorship details.
RogersLowell.com | MARCH2020 23317 West Walnut Street
Rogers, Arkansas 72756
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