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JUNE2018 | Vol 13 Issue 6
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2 Events and Meetings K2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry
Welcome New Members | April 2018; Pinnacle Hills Promenade Presents the RLACC Spring Golf Tournament
Buddy Bass Celebrates 27th Year Tournament Results Continued
2018 Rogers Cycling Festival – July 27-29, 2018 Ribbon Cuttings | April 2018
Focus on Education – 42nd Annual Academic Awards and Teacher of the Year Awards for 2017-2018
Focus on Community – 2018 Rogers Bond Issue Introduced by City of Rogers and Other Stories from Across the Community
Chamber Membership Renewals | April 2018
Visit Rogers – Welcome to RogersFocus on Small Business – EcoVet Furniture Earns National & Local Recognition Chamber Networking & Educational Events
Hustle in Heels Completes Second Quarter Program
Creating Opportunities for High Impact Leadership; Congratulations Leadership Benton County Class 15 Graduates
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Buddy Bass Celebrates 27th Year
Tournament Results
With a field of nearly 600 anglers in this year’s Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament, it remains the largest non-circuit bass tournament on Beaver Lake. The 27th Annual Buddy Bass Tournament was held on Beaver Lake in Rogers on Saturday, May 5. The winning team, with a total weight of 13.75 pounds (five fish limit), was Schureman & Schureman (pictured).
The team took home a brand-new Tracker Pro 160 Bass Boat, Mercury 20 hp motor and trailer package thanks to Bradford Marine & ATV and Tracker Boats. The winning team also won two collector’s edition Daisy BB guns compliments of Daisy Outdoors Products. A total of 669 fish totaling 1,185.34 pounds were caught during the "catch and release" Buddy Bass tournament.
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6.1 | Chamber Picnic11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Ward Nail Park in Lowell
6.7 | Small Business Council Meeting8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
6.7 | Hustle in Heels Committee Meeting9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
6.11 | Pinnacle Hills Promenade Presents the Spring Golf Tournament8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Tee Times | Shadow Valley Country Club
6.12 | Coffee Connection7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Whataburger
6.12 | Education Committee Meeting1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
6.13 | Rogers Advertising & Promotion Meeting4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
6.15 | Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
6.21 | Business After Hours5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Fairfield Inn
quick reference calendar | JUNE
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STAFF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman of the BoardEric Pianalto, Mercy NWA
Chairman-ElectGreg Fogle, Nabholz Construction
TreasurerAngie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker's Furniture & Appliance
Past ChairmanDavid Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade
President/CEORaymond Burns
RIDC PresidentJerry Vest, Regions Bank
DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development - Tina Winham
Membership Services - Keri EarwoodEconomic Development - Jeff Milford
Government Affairs - Jerry CarmichaelConvention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang
AUDIT COMMITTEE Jill Bright, Jon Harrell, & David Vaden
Tom Allen, Sage PartnersDr. Marlin Berry, Rogers Public Schools
Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Luxury Real Estate RedefinedJerry Carmichael, 3C Retail Solutions
Russ Daniel, McLarty DanielRich Davis, Black Hills Energy
Jesica Duert, WalmartMike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.
Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges MuseumDavid Foster, APAC-Central Inc.
Dan Hendrix, World Trade Center ArkansasGreg Hines, Mayor, City of Rogers
2018 DIRECTORS Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance
Dennis Ferguson, Simmons BankJon Harrell, Generations Bank
Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCODavid Roth, WorkMattersTina Winham, Spin Master
BOARD OF DIRECTORS2019 DIRECTORS
Jill Bright, Grand Savings BankPayne Brewer, Arvest Bank
Corry Hull, OneDigital Health and BenefitsErin Kiefer, Assembled Products Corporation
Harrison Kiser, Northwest HealthChris Sultemeier, Walmart (retired)
2020 DIRECTORS Leah Acoach, Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc.
Danny Beck, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue ShieldJoe Donaldson, Sam’s Furniture
Brad Hicks, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.Mike Power, First Security BankDavid Vaden, Ernst & Young LLP
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORSTom Hopper, Tallchamps, LLC
Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACCPeter Lane, Walton Arts Center
David LangEldon Long, Mayor, City of Lowell
Aaron Matthews, First Baptist Church of LowellJudge Barry Moehring, Benton County
Jerra Nalley, RunwayCurt Stamp, Cox Business
Dick Trammel, Arkansas Highway CommissionJeff Wood, Tyson Foods
Paul Wood
Raymond Burns, CCEPresident/CEO
J.R. ShawExecutive Director/Executive Vice President | Visit Rogers
Katie WrightChief Operations [email protected]
Shelle Summers, IOMSenior Vice President of Membership Services
Steve CoxSenior Vice President of Economic Development
Brad PhillipsSenior Vice President of Marketing Communications
Jon MoranSenior Vice President of Government Affairs
Vickie GrottsVice President of Accounting & Finance
Karen WagamanVice President of Downtown Development
Heather FridayFinance Manager
Maddie WardSpecial Events [email protected]
Ross PhillipsDirector of Community Development
Nick SmithCreative Services Director
Jacque EakinsAccount Executive
Marni RogersMember Relations Manager
Kelly ParkerSports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers
Luke WigginsMeetings & Conventions Sales Manager | Visit Rogers
Justin FreemanMarketing Communications Specialist
Ashley MatsumuraInformation Specialist
Amanda MillsInformation Specialist
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At A Glance |
27TH ANNUAL BRADFORD MARINE & ATVBUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT TOP 5
The top five were close finishers in the 27th annual tournament adding an extra degree of excitement this year. All weights
listed below are total pounds for five bass.
1. Schureman & Schureman | 13.75 LBS2. Cope & McCellan | 13.71 LBS3. Ash & Beaver | 12.52 LBS4. Harriman & Harriman | 12.52 LBS5. Lea & Hines | 12.40 LBS
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Division Results & Tourney Big Bass In the team division, Pure Fishing won the
Division III, two boat entry, with a total team weight of 22.47 pounds. Bella Vista Marine took home the Division II, four boat entry, trophy with a total team weight 37.66 pounds. Hook Line & Sinker took home the trophy for the Division I, eight boat entry, with a total team weight of 80.28 pounds. The big bass of the tournament weighed in at 4.23 pounds and was caught by the team of Roughton & Roughton. The Big Bass winners took home $500 and a collector's edition Daisy BB Gun.
Youth Fishing EventThe 8th Annual Youth Fishing Event
was held in conjunction with the annual Buddy Bass Tournament. Children ages 4 - 15 and their families took part in the event. Participants took home a free t-shirt, fishing rod and reel, and other assorted prizes thanks to Bass Pro Shops.
Importance of Beaver Laketo the Economy
The Chamber’s Annual Buddy Bass fishing tournament raises awareness of the importance
of Beaver Lake to the Northwest Arkansas economy. Proceeds help fund economic development efforts of the Chamber. Over the past 27 years, these efforts have resulted in more than 17,000 new jobs and nearly $1.5 billion in capital investments. The tournament alone brings an estimated $120,000 to the Rogers-Lowell Area economy.
For a complete listing of teams and winners for the day, please call the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at (479) 636-1240 and request reports (available in pdf format) to be emailed or mailed.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Cox Business and Raising Cane’s.
Presented By |
42nd Annual Academic Awards Honors 1,091 High School Students
A photo from the ceremony at Rogers High School
Education Committee Honors 2017-2018 Educators of the Year
The Chamber’s Education Committee has been honoring Rogers Public School Educators for their excellence in education for over 30 years. Educators are nominated from each school and three standout teachers are selected Educator of the year.
The three teachers selected for 2017-2018 Educator of the Year: Kim Hamilton of Bellview Elementary, Margaret Elenbarger of Heritage High, Christhian Saavedra of Kirksey Middle School.
Along with these three outstanding teachers (below) the Education Committee selected one more teacher to receive a very special award, the Virginia Mocivnik Award, created in
For 42 years, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee has honored outstanding Rogers high school students during its annual Academic Awards Ceremonies. The program is intended to improve the level of preparation for high school graduates entering college
or the workforce. This year, 338 Rogers Heritage High School students, 554 Rogers High School students, and 199 Rogers New Technology High School students
were presented with the prestigious Academic Awards for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for one, two, or three years. With an objective of providing excellent preparation for students in the community, the Chamber is working to increase the number of students achieving this recognition every year. This year, the Chamber presented 1,091 students with this Award, the most that have ever been presented.
The Academic Awards were presented by Chick-Fil-A; Gold Sponsors were KFSM TV 5/KXNW TV 34, Arkansas 529 Scholarship and Lifetouch National School Studios Inc.; and Bronze Sponsors were the Buck Foundation, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lowell, iHeart Media, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Thomas Fence, and The Roark Group.
Virginia’s honor to recognize an educator that demonstrates a dedication to the community above and beyond their work in the classroom.
Virginia believed that education is one of the most important tools to effect positive societal change. As a business leader, she worked on many projects throughout the school system and community but most namely, she lobbied the school superintendent and parks and recreation director to start a girls’ athletic program. This year our Committee presented Kristin Day with the Virginia Mocivnik Award for her dedication to the classroom and the community.
The 2017-18 Educator of the Year Awards were presented by Arkansas State Teachers Association; and Gold Sponsors Sam’s Club,
Kim HamiltonBellview Elementary School
Photos provided by Jason Ivester with Rogers Public Schools
Margaret ElenbargerRogers Heritage High School
Christhian SaavedraKirksey Middle School
Kristin Day - Virginia Mocivnik Award WinnerEastside Elementary School
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Welcome to Rogers
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | June 18-24, 2018
The #NWACHAMPIONSHIP Week returns to Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers with three rounds of tournament competition taking place Friday through Sunday and an exciting line-up of LPGA week events. Tickets and information for the golf tournament and week’s events are available at nwachampionship.com.
5K @ the LPGA Benefiting Mercy | June 23, 2018
The race will be held Saturday, June 23, starting and finishing at the Walmart AMP in Rogers. Early registration is $20, and includes a performance t-shirt, daily tournament ticket, race medal, breakfast after the race and more!
Tickets and information for the 5K are available at nwachampionship.com.
Walmart Annual Shareholders | May 30 – June 1, 2018
People from all over the world visit Rogers and Northwest Arkansas during Walmart's Annual Shareholders meeting and activities, May 30 and June 1. Starting this year, a brief formal business meeting focused on shareholder voting on proxy proposals will take place on Wednesday, May 30 at the John Q Hammonds Convention Center in Rogers, followed by the company’s traditional event for associates and shareholders on Friday, June 1 at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Walmart now operates 11,600 stores under
59 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries and employs 2.3 million associates worldwide. The event is star-studded and festive, and a boon each year to the Northwest Arkansas economy attracting a large international crowd to the area's restaurants, hotels and attractions.
59th Annual Poultry Festival | June 15-16, 2018
The Poultry Federation of Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma will host its 59th Annual Poultry Festival June 15-16, 2018 at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. The weekend event is a celebration of the tri-states’ poultry and egg industry. The festival draws members and friends of the industry from across the country. In 2017, over 5,200 tickets were sold to the festival, impacting the Rogers economy by $4.19 million. Visit ThePoultryFederation.com for more information.
Walmart AMP | Cox Concert Series - JuneThe Walmart AMP
is Northwest Arkansas' premiere outdoor concert venue located in Rogers. Upcoming shows in June will attract visitors from all over the nation. Concert tickets
can be found on the Walmart AMP’s website at arkansasmusicpavilion.com.
• JIM GAFFIGAN – The Fixer Upper Tour | June 2• RAY LAMONTAGNE WITH NEKO CHASE –
Part Of The Light Tour | June 12• CHRIS STAPLETON – All American
Road Show | June 22• THE ADVENTURES OF KESHA AND
MACKLEMORE | June 25• CHICAGO AND REO SPEEDWAGON | June 26
Arkansas Public Theatre (APT) presents An Act of God | June 8-17, 2018
Located in Downtown Rogers, the APT at the Victory Theater’s SEASON 32 presents An Act of God, another fresh from Broadway hit that starred Jim Parsons (TV’s Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory) as God. After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God answers some of the
deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation.
The Beyond: Georgia O’Keeffe & Contemporary Art
Opened May through September 3, 2018. For Tickets, Visit CrystalBridges.org.
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Hustle in Heels Completes Second Quarter Program
Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA held its second quarter program on May 10. The event was attended by more than 100 business women
from across Northwest Arkansas. Dr. Meredith Jones, Director of Harding University NWA, spoke on “Personalities in Your Professional Network”. Attendees enjoyed networking during lunch and after the keynote presentation.
Designed for professional business women, Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA allows for business and personal networking and offers interactive educational programs each quarter. This program is open to women from all aspects of business and uses the hashtag #heelsnotrequired as a reminder of that fact.
Volunteer OpportunityA volunteer committee made up of Chamber
members from a wide variety of businesses and backgrounds meets monthly to plan programs and create marketing plans for upcoming events. If you are interested in speaking at a 2019 Hustle in Heels event, please contact the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.
Save the Dates | August 9 and October 4Upcoming Hustle in Heels events include
the August 9, 2018 luncheon: “Multi-Generational Mentoring: Why We Need It. How to Achieve It”, and the Women In Public Service Forum on October 4, 2018. Registration is open for both events at www.rogerslowell.com.
Follow Hustle in Heels on Facebook and Instagram for more information on upcoming events. If you have any questions about the Hustle in Heels: Ladies Lead NWA program, contact Steve Cox at [email protected].
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K2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its K2J (Kindergarten to Job) Connect event on May 9 with the purpose of bringing
together area educators and industries to talk about workforce needs and development. The event took place at the Chamber’s offices and was attended by educators and industries from throughout Rogers.
Identifying Workforce Problems and Solutions
Attendees of the event included college deans, district coordinators, principals, teachers, HR managers, and hiring managers. Educators were given the chance to ask questions to the industry representatives about workforce problems that they are facing and how the local education system could help address those needs. Industry representatives talked about needs and skill gaps in
our community and provided suggestions on how the school system could help showcase skilled labor as a career option for students.
Discussions also focused on better connecting industry and education by allowing industries into classrooms more frequently to present career opportunities to students. Ideas such as mock interviews for students with feedback from hiring managers and an “Industry
Signing Day” for students choosing to go directly into a career upon graduation were also presented and discussed.
Feedback from the attendees was very positive and a second K2J Connect event is scheduled for this fall (to be announced). For questions on this workforce development program or anything related to economic development, contact Steve Cox at [email protected].
The new podcast program launched in May and is a collaborative e�ort among the Chamber’s Government A�airs, Community Development, and Economic Development divisions.
Podcast Programming is set to include:Regional and Statewide InterestCurrent EventsLegislative EventsInterviews with Local and State Elected O�icialsInterviews with Community Leaders, Newsmakers, and Economic Developers
You can find the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast online and subscribe. Just search “Chamber Voice of Business” on any of these platforms and start listening to one of Northwest Arkansas’s premier business podcasts today!
The K2J Connect event brought together several educators and industry professionals at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
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FRIDAY, JULY 27 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Cycling Advocacy Alley
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Wheel Sucker Team Time Trial
7:30 p.m. | After Party & Time Trial Awards at GPP Cycling
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.| Frisco 5 Poker Ride
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Poker Prizes / Bike Decorating
at Registration Area
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Family Glow Ride
SATURDAY, JULY 287:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Race for the Spike
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cycling Advocacy Alley
9:00 a.m. | Razorback Greenway Excursion
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Rats Kids MTB Race
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Walnut Valley Road Race
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | The Gambler MTB
Endurance Race
9:00 p.m. | After Party & Gambler Awards at Ozark Beer Co.
SUNDAY, JULY 298:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Walnut Valley Road Race
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | The Whitney Gravel Ride
Visit RogersCyclingFestival.comfor a full breakdown of events.
2018ROGERS CYCLING
FESTIVALJuly 27-29 , 2018
The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders announced that the 2018 Rogers Cycling Festival will be held on July 27-29. The festival consists of several road cycling and mountain biking events as well as a gravel ride. All events will be held in the Downtown Rogers area. The festival will bring cycling enthusiasts from across the central United States
and has something for everyone, from high skilled and competitive races to family friendly rides. This year the event will host the 2018 Arkansas State Road Championship.
The schedule of events offers a wide range for participants, and with the amenities of Downtown Rogers and Lake Atalanta, there will be many activities for friends and families of the racers. All proceeds from the festival benefit several nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. To register and find out more about the festival visit rogerscyclingfestival.com.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2018
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2018 Rogers Bond Issue Introduced byCity of Rogers
Crowd Welcomes Completion of $100 Million Section of U.S. 412 Bypass
April 2018 | Hundreds gathered, including state and local dignitaries, to celebrate the completion of the largest single road construction contract in the state on April 18.
In December 2014, the Arkansas Highway Commission approved a $100.6 million project to build a 4.2-mile segment of the U.S. 412
May 2018 | The Committee for the Future of Rogers in conjunction with The City of Rogers and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a special meeting introducing the proposed 2018 Rogers Bond Issue at Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas on Friday, May 11. Included in the proposed plan are a fire station, a 70-acre park on Rogers' west side, east-west roads with interstate overpasses and other improvements under a proposed $299.5 million bond issue.
The Chamber's Board of Directors attended the meeting, convened and voted to endorse it. "This is needs, not wants," Chamber President and CEO Raymond Burns (pictured) said, urging attendees and others to attend the May 22 council meeting and voice their support.
At press time, the City Council was considering a special election on the issue under Mayor Hines' plan during its May meeting, so the election could happen August 14. Hines said he wants the election as soon as possible, rather than waiting for the general election in November, to avoid higher interest rates on debt.
bypass, between Arkansas Highway 112 and Interstate 49. The four-lane divided freeway, which includes 14 bridges and two interchanges, opened to traffic April 30. The freeway will be Arkansas Highway 612, until other segments of the roadway are completed. When completed, the bypass will run north of Tontitown and Springdale, from Highway 412 in west Tontitown to Highway 412 east of Springdale.
Chamber President/CEO Raymond Burns Kicks Off Special Meeting on Proposed 2018 Rogers Bond Issue at Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas
Pig Trail Harley-Davidson Bike Night Coming to Downtown Rogers
Summer 2018 | Pig Trail Harley-Davidson is bringing its bike night to the bricks this summer and fall. This new motorcycle night in Downtown Rogers will be held on final Thursdays in select months.
The first event was held in May and will be repeated in June, July, August, and October. Note: It will not take place in September due to Bikes, Blues & BBQ in Fayetteville and Bikes on the Bricks in Downtown Rogers. Designated motorcycle parking will be in the Arvest parking lot at N. 2nd St. and W. Chestnut St.
Small Businesses Working TogetherDowntown Rogers businesses will support and
promote this event by offering food and drink specials, later shopping hours and other special activities.
Each month a local downtown bar or restaurant will serve as the sponsoring venue and invite Pig Trail Harley-Davidson staff to set up a headquarters at their location. There will be live music, a ride simulator and prizes including Harley-Davidson gear and new rider classes.
This new event’s promotion is an excellent example of small businesses working together to create traffic for dining and shopping, and to help drive economic prosperity to the invigorated downtown area. It is presented by Pig Trail Harley-Davidson in collaboration with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Rogers, Go Downtown Rogers and Main Street Rogers.
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EcoVet Furniture EarnsNational & LocalRecognition
Making a Difference for the Environment
One example of the creative reuse and recycling at EcoVet is their range of sustainable furniture products made with the reclaimed maple and oak floors of scrap semi-trailers. EcoVet’s wood needs no artificial treatment. “Around 90 percent of semi-trailers usually end up being shredded and go to a landfill,” CEO Mike Hagood said. “By doing what we do, we can repurpose them and give them a second life which is great for the environment.”
2017 Small Business of theYear Award
EcoVet is still in its infancy, but has already received numerous awards and accolades, including the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Small Business of the Year Award. The business is growing at a tremendous rate, and will soon launch an ecommerce website, allowing customers to purchase products online. Though the company has received some national acclaim, Hagood says giving back to the community is something that is very important to him.
Ask anyone at EcoVet Furniture and they will tell you that no other reclaimed wood product
tells such an interesting story. The furniture is crafted with the precision and character that is representative of those who make it. “You can’t go to any other furniture store and buy what we build,” Hagood said. “About 20 percent of our business now is wood on walls, we’re starting to sell a lot of lumber. You will see a lot of new stuff in the next few months, so we encourage anyone who needs custom furniture to keep an eye on us.”
Find out more about EcoVet Furniture in person at 807 W. Hudson Rd., go to EcoVetFurniture.com or call (479) 259-1387.
EcoVet Furniture was one of just 15 businesses nationwide featured in Parade Magazine’s Earth Day issue in April. This successful small business is a veteran transition company in Rogers. The company designs and builds handcrafted furniture using reclaimed wood. It also employs primarily veterans who have previously been deployed overseas and are currently
enrolled full-time in a higher education program, giving them a flexible schedule and an ability to earn a living wage.
“It would be easy for us to decide to move somewhere where the unemployment isn’t so low, but we love living in Northwest Arkansas and being able to help our veterans locally. We have had veterans traveling through the area from across the United States to tour our facility, so we are glad we can help Rogers get its name out there. We really believe the area is turning into a great destination for visitors.”
- Mike Hagood, CEO EcoVet
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Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) exists to connect and engage Northwest Arkansas young professionals through personal and
professional development experiences. Membership is open to anyone in Northwest Arkansas that has a desire to get involved in the community, expand leadership skills and engage in the program of work. NWAEL was established with five core initiatives that provide members opportunities to get involved in projects improving the community and making the region a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Community EnrichmentProvides avenues for dialogue and education
about community issues as well as opportunities to become engaged in projects that will enrich the region. NWAEL hosts Creating Opportunities for High Impact Leadership monthly networking events.
Leadership Benton County (LBC) promotes and develops dynamic community leaders for Benton County. LBC unites a diverse group of people, exposes and educates
them while promoting a regional view of the area. It provides opportunities to learn, enhance and apply leadership skills. LBC is also a forum to offer solutions and alternatives to community needs and concerns.
The LBC program consists of 12 sessions held monthly from August to May. Sessions include an evening Orientation, a two-day Opening Retreat, a two-day trip to Little Rock, eight day-long sessions, and a Graduation Celebration.
On Tuesday, May 8 LBC Class 15 graduated from the program. This is the first graduating class from the newly reimagined Leadership Benton County. Congratulations from the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce to all the LBC Class 15 graduates.
If you have any questions about LBC, please contact Ross Phillips at 479-619-3197 or [email protected].
Creating Opportunities for High Impact Leadership
Congratulations Leadership Benton County Class 15 Graduates
Leadership DevelopmentAligns closely with one of the top overall
priorities of the organization: to infuse new talent with existing leadership. The premise is to actively seek ways and means to give “ready, willing and able” future leaders the training and platforms required to transition them into long-term, impactful positions for our community.
Greenway and TrailsLinks parks, trails and people: to provide,
protect, develop and maintain parks, greenways and trails throughout the community; and to promote public awareness of the benefits of green space.
Political and Government AffairsOffers non-partisan programs to assess current
political issues and opportunities: to educate on political and government processes; and to engage and encourage participation in local, state and federal government.
SustainabilityFocuses on increasing sustainability in
Northwest Arkansas and diverting recyclable material out of the landfill.
For more information about these intiiatives and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders program contact Ross Phillips at [email protected].
LBC Class 15 visited with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson during their session at the capitol
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | April 2018AAA TRAVEL Sarah Rader1501 S.E. WALTON BLVD., STE. 111BENTONVILLE, AR 72712(479) 254-9223TRAVEL SERVICES
ASK LEADERSHIP TEAM LLCSarinette CaraballoBENTONVILLE, AR(939) 308-0459 | ASKLTEAM.COMCONSULTING & TRAINING
BATTERY OUTFITTERSMike Webster2346 HUDSON RD.ROGERS, AR 72756(479) 631-2346 | BATTERYOUTFITTERS.COMBATTERIES - RETAIL
BOOST MOBILE ROGERS CELLULARCarlos Hernandez2882 W. WALNUT ST.ROGERS, AR 72756(479) 200-3971 | BOOSTMOBILE.COMCELL PHONE SERVICES & SUPPLIES
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA (ARKANSAS), INC.
David Jester116 COMMERCIAL DR.LOWELL, AR 72745(479) 770-8992 | COMFORTAR.COM/HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, REPAIR
EVOLVING FOR SUCCESSKristie WilsonGARFIELD, AR 72732(479) 633-3012 | EVOLVINGFORSUCCESS.COMCONSULTING - BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
FACILICOM INCORPORATEDKyle JonesP.O. BOX 578LOWELL, AR 72745(479) 316-2200 | FACILICOMINC.COMTELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
FUZZY'S TACO SHOPJD Maestri32 W. JOYCE BLVD.FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703(479) 442-8226 | FUZZYSTACOSHOP.COMRESTAURANTS - MEXICAN
HARPWATER COMPANYPhillip HarpLOWELL, AR 72745(479) 263-1390 | HARPWATER.COM/WATER FILTRATION & PURIFICATION
HIGHER ROCK CONSTRUCTION LLCChris BradleyROGERS, AR 72756(479) 202-2552CONTRACTORS - BUILDING, GENERAL, HOME
LABORMAX STAFFINGLisa Long1601 B W. WALNUT ST.ROGERS, AR 72756(479) 899-6544 | LABORMAX.NET2111 S. OLD MISSOURI RD., STE. GSPRINGDALE, AR 72762(479) 435-8822 | LABORMAXSTAFFING.COMEMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/SERVICES
MANA FAMILY MEDICINE Kami Holley3730 S. PINNACLE HILLS PKWY., STE. 2ROGERS, AR 72758(479) 464-5599 | MANA.MDPHYSICIANS & SURGEONS
MATRIX TENNIS CENTER (OPENING SOON)Shannon HudsonMILLS LANELOWELL, AR 72745(757) 531-5396TENNIS CLASSES
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RELOCATION SERVICES OF ARKANSASCarol GreshamROGERS, AR 72758(479) 202-4568REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
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Pinnacle Hills Promenade Presents the RLACC Spring Golf Tournament
Monday, June 11, 2018Pinnacle Hills Promenade Presentsthe Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Tournament• Tee Times | 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.• Shadow Valley Country Club • 7001 Shadow Valley Rd. | Rogers• Registration Required
Treat Yourself, Reward Employees& Say Thank You to Clients
Join us Monday, June 11, for the 2018 Spring Golf Tournament Presented by Pinnacle Hills Promenade, a four-person scramble with shotgun start times of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at beautiful Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers. The
tournament is a fun day for Chamber members to come together, compete for prizes and network with other players. It’s a great way to treat yourself, reward company employees and say thank you to special clients on the golf course.
A Fun Day | Contests & Prizes, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food
Players can test their skills in the hole-in-one, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests. Prizes will be awarded for top finishing teams and individual contest winners. Each golfer will receive two complimentary adult beverage tickets, snacks, and non alcoholic beverages. Breakfast will be served for the morning golfers. Lunch will be provided to every golfer.
Sponsorships Available Now Not a golfer? Sponsoring the 2018 Spring
Golf Tournament is an effective, low-cost way to promote your company and raise your company’s profile in the community. Sponsorship packages include the opportunity to reach all golf participants and be recognized by the Chamber.
PRESENTING SPONSOR |
R o g e r s L o w e l l . c o m | J U N E 2 0 1 8 1 3
Apri 2018
Barton Consulting LLCRogers
Boost Mobile Rogers Cellular2882 W. Walnut St., Rogers
Simplemachine105 NW 2nd St., Ste. 207, Bentonville
War Eagle Cavern Moonshine Mystery Shack21494 Cavern Dr., Rogers
Beaver Lake Outdoor Center14434 E. Hwy. 12, Rogers
Chick-fil-A at Pinnacle Hills4893 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Rogers
Stone Mill Café2903 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville
Bodylove Naturals123 W. Elm St., Rogers
Five Star PaintingBella Vista
Sunbelt Rentals2100 S. 8th St., Rogers
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2018 Sponsor
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | April 2018
30+ yearsCox Communications - 57 yearsCrafton Tull - 55 yearsPreformed Line Products Company - 49 yearsNabholz Construction - 45 yearsThe RoArk Group - 43 yearsBest Sports - 39 yearsStaffmark - 39 yearsSimmons Bank - 38 yearsAero Med Express, Inc. - 37 yearsDolle Electric - 36 yearsAssembled Products Corporation - 32 yearsBeaver Lake Aviation - 31 years
21-30 yearsFirst Baptist Church of RogersImmanuel Baptist ChurchKinco Constructors, LLCPea Ridge National Military ParkDr. Robert R. Hull, MD PASouthwestern Sales CompanyWittenberg, Delony & Davidson
11-20 yearsAbbott NutritionAldi, Inc.Alert AlarmsArea Agency on Aging of Northwest ArkansasArrowhead Boat SalesBancorpSouth Ins. Services, Inc.Crye-Leike Realtors/Main OfficeDesignWorks
Edwards Optical, P.A.The Friendly BookstoreHarding University Northwest ArkansasHarps Food Store, Inc.Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchHook Line & SinkerLance Johnson Building CompanyKendrick Fincher Hydration for LifeKLRC RadioKwik Kar Service CenterLegacy National BankMcGhee Insurance NWANorthwest Arkansas Economic Development DistrictRainbow Cycle and Marine, Inc.Ruth's Chris Steak HouseSmith Family ClinicStaplesVacation Rentals, Inc.Wachter Inc.
6-10 yearsAcme BrickAlternative Beemer Service LLCArkanPaws Pet SittingClifton Eoff PhotographyCore ArchitectsCorporate Business Systems of NW ArkansasD & D Construction Inc.Dynamic StorgeErnst & Young LLPGirl Scouts - Diamonds AOTHank's Fine Furniture
Highlands Oncology Group, P.A.Houlihan'sKelly ServicesLa Finca MarketLowell Chiropractic & HealthPRO CleanSmokin' Joes Ribhouse, Inc.SoNA/Symphony of Northwest ArkansasTeam Direct ManagementTreeHouse Sales & Solutions, Inc.Trike TheatreVeterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
2-5 yearsAelous Real Estate & Property ManagementAurora TacticalBella Vista MarineBlew & Associates, P.A.Brick Street Brews LLCClark Contractors, LLCCMC Sealcoating & Linestriping, LLCDickinson Allstate and Financial ServicesDiversified ResourcesEdward Jones - Don Ogden, Financial AdvisorFFO HomeFreedom5:one MinistriesGateway Mortgage Group, LLCGearhead OutfittersGrand Savings BankJ. Hilburn Custom Menswear - Nancy PaulJerry Tucker Agency - Farmers InsuranceKeith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik, PLLC
Kurt Puttkammer HomesLori Rogers Agency Farmers InsuranceMartinez Law Firm, PLLCMC PetroleumMeister & McCracken Law FirmMoe's Southwest GrillMoses Tucker Real EstateMt. Carmel Community in RogersNewk's EateryRapha Center for Women's Ministries, Inc.EcoVet FurnitureStockdale-Moody Funeral ServicesWalter's Boot & Shoe RepairWhataburgerWoof & WanderWorld Event Center
1 yearAFS - Business Solutions and Call Center OperationCar ClinicEnvision NutritionIntegrated DentistryLa Reyna WirelessLegacy Transit Lines, LLCNorthwest Arkansas Catholic Respect Life CouncilPafford EMSPromenade Health and RehabTop Shelf Boat Lifts
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Building Foundational Knowledge of
Computer Science and Coding; NWAEL
Offers a Mix of Business and Fun
Welcome New Members | November 2017;
2018 Chamber Nights | Dates Announced
for February
Happy New Year! Chamber Events for 2018
Breakdown Continued
Focus on Community – Hustle in Heels -
Ladies Lead NWA Hosts Inaugural EventRibbon Cuttings | November 2017
96th Annual Celebration | We've Taken
Something Wonderful & Made It Even Better
Focus on Community – Revenue and Ticket
Sales Up at Walmart AMP in Rogers and
Other Stories from the Community
Chamber Membership Renewals |
November 2017; Networking is the Most
Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business
New for 2018 | The Good Life Experience
September 14-15, 2018
Government Affairs Division |
Chamber Introduces Barclay-Matthews
Award for Distinctive Legislative Leadership
Chamber Networking & Educational Events;
2018 Ambassador Meetings | Save the Dates
Introducing the 2018 Small Business
Council; 2017 Small Business of the Quarter
Award Winners; Rogers Economic Snapshot
Visit Rogers | Conventions/Events Visiting
Rogers in 2018; Committee Chairs and
outgoing Board Members Recognized
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Before you finalize your planning for this year, be sure to review the following list of
the Chamber's 2018 Major Events and record them in your calendar. Then, contact the
Membership Services teamto explore sponsorships. No matter what level, there’s a
sponsorship that's just right for increasing exposure for your business.
SAVE THE DATES | 2018 Major Events
96th Annual Celebration of Business & Community | February 22, 2018
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual
Celebration of Business & Community (formerly the Annual
Banquet) is an annual gathering of 1,000+ Northwest
Arkansas business leaders who come together to celebrate
business accomplishments and community excellence for
the previous year. It’s the highlight event of the year for
Chamber members, providing a fun way to socialize and
network with peers. The event starts off with a Cocktail
Reception serving a variety delicious, hot and cold hors
d’oeuvres. After the reception, a one-hour program features
the Awards Celebration and Gavel Passing Ceremony.
Community awards are presented to outstanding
individuals, businesses or organizations: Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award (Rogers); Elbert S.
Graham/Elza Tucker Award (Lowell); Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award; and the Small Business of the
Year Award. Nominations for awards are being accepted through January 12, 2018. The Annual
Celebration ends with a Celebration Party honoring all the awards recipients over fabulous
desserts and a coffee bar.
RogersLowell.com Advertise online in the Chamber’s
website and reach thousands of unique visi-tors each month. Paid advertising options include leaderboard ads (at the top of highly visited web pages), featured banners on se-lect web pages and enhanced listings. Free online options include listing your business in the website’s Business Directory, offering eCoupons, sharing events in the Community Calendar and posting news in the Members News section with links to your website.
The Good LifeAdvertise in the annual destination
print guide (also published online) featur-ing maps, restaurants and lodging lists, regional activities and attractions, and resources for visiting, living, working and playing in the Rogers-Lowell Area. Your message is printed in over 25,000 copies distributed to tourists, business travelers, new residents, current citizens and conven-tion attendees. Call to reserve your space in the 2019-2020 issue now.
Chamber VoiceAdvertise and place promotional
inserts in the monthly printed newsletter (also published online) that’s mailed to nearly 4,000 members at the first of each month. It’s an affordable and cost effec-tive way to promote your business brand, products and services to decision-makers.
Ads are due on the 10th and inserts due on the 15th of the month prior to each issue. Call for an Advertising Contract now.
eNewslettersOn Mondays (Monday Memo) and
Thursdays (Calendar at a Glance) the Chamber communicates weekly to nearly 4,000 members, business leaders and qualified buyers via professionally pro-duced emails. Provide us your banner ad (design not included) by the last Friday of the month to advertise in the upcom-ing month’s issues. Call for an Advertising Contract now.
Your Banner Ad Here
Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
Presenting Sponsor:Lewis Automotive Group
Gold Sponsors:Ashby Street Outdoor, LLC
KFSM TV-5/KXNW TV-34Cox Business
Presenting Sponsors:Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
First Western
Host Sponsor:Whataburger
Presenting Sponsors:Arkansas 529 College Investing Plans
Gold Sponsor:OneDigital Health and Benefits
Meeting Sponsors:Beall Barclay & Company Beaver Water District
Location:
Location:
Location: Address:
Address:
Address:NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce
Technology
Whataburger
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1000 SE. Eagle Way, Bentonville
4335 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd., Rogers
317 W. Walnut St., Rogers
JUNE 12 , 2018
SEPTEMBER 26, 201812:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Donating door prizes for chamber events is an effective strategy to gain awareness of your business as well as showcase your products & services.
If you’re interested in contributing a door prize to any of these events contact Maddie Ward at [email protected].
JULY 18, 2018
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.
Chamber Networking & Educational Events
JUNE 21 , 2018
Host Sponsor: Location:
Fairfield Inn 4611 W. Rozell St., Rogers
Presenting Sponsor:Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Gold Sponsor:Pet Supplies Plus
317 West Walnut StreetRogers, Arkansas 72756
RogersLowell.com
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February, March, May, 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.
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