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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
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
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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. 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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
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