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JANUARY2016 | Vol 11 Issue 1
Stay Connected in 2016
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2 Events and MeetingsK2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry Leaders; 2nd Annual Community Connections January 18
Welcome New Members | November 2015; 22nd Annual Business Forecast Luncheon
Stay Connected in 2016 ContinuedConventions/Events Visiting Rogers in 2016; Start of the New Year Speed Networking | 2016 B2B Dates
Ribbon Cuttings | November 2015; 2016 Ambassador Meetings | Save the Dates
94th Annual Banquet Features Arkansas Governor | February 27
Checklist for Getting the Most from Your Chamber Membership
Chamber Membership Renewals |November 2015
Bowlers Enjoy Fun Afternoonof Team Building
2016 Benton County and Legislative Candidate Election Forums; Chamber Night January 26 | Rogers City Hall
Chamber Networking & Educational Events; Chamber University Curriculum
Small Business Corner: Introducing the 2016 Small Business Council; Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter Awards
Committee Chairs and Outgoing Board Members Recognized; Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business
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The New Year is here! Save these dates for Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce major event sponsorship opportunities in 2016. Sponsoring and
attending these events increases your community exposure and is a great way to gain more value from your Chamber membership. Before you finish your planning for the new year, review the Cham-ber’s 2016 Major Events below, record them in your calendar, then contact the Membership Services team to explore the right sponsorships for your business. No matter what level, there is a sponsor-ship that’s just right for your business in 2016.
94th Annual Banquet |Saturday, February 27, 2016
The Rogers-Lowell Area Cham-ber of Commerce Annual Banquet is an annual gather-ing of 1,000+ North-west Arkansas busi-ness leaders that
celebrates accomplishments of the previous year, honors outstanding businesses and individuals in our community and sets the tone for the coming
business year. The evening includes a reception, dinner featuring Governor Asa Hutchinson as the keynote speaker, and annual awards presenta-tions. These awards are presented to outstand-ing individuals, businesses or organizations each year and include: Dick Trammel Good Neighbor Award (Rogers); Elbert S. Graham/Elza Tucker Award (Lowell); Spirit of Rogers-Lowell Award; Business in the Arts Award; Volunteer of the Year Award; Ambassador of the Year Award; and the Small Business of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 awards through January 15, 2016.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairman of the Board – Nick Hobbs, JB HuntChairman-Elect – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills PromenadeTreasurer – Eric Pianalto– Mercy NWAPast Chairman – Mike Watts, FM CorporationPresident/CEO – Raymond BurnsRIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank
2016 DIRECTORS Greg Fogle, Nabholz ConstructionDavid Hale, Digital Printing SolutionsRick McWhirt, Bekaert CorporationJeff Ratcliff, Big Heart Pet BrandsCameron Smith, Cameron Smith & AssociatesAngie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance
2017 DIRECTORS Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton CountyJeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real EstateMauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & BannerFrank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm
2018 DIRECTORS Jon Harrell, First Bank of ArkansasKeri Earwood, Shelter InsuranceJeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCOTina Winham, NUK – USADennis Ferguson, Simmons BankDavid Roth, WorkMatters
DIVISION CHAIRS Community Development – Erin KieferMembership Services – Vicki Vasser-Jenkins Economic Development – Jeff MilfordGovernment Affairs – Jerry Carmichael Convention & Visitors Bureau – David Lang
AUDIT COMMITTEE Guy Cable Frank Bailey John Harrell
staff
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORSJeremy Barclay, Northwest Health SystemJerry Carmichael, TY North America, LLCMike Clawson, Del Monte Foods, Inc.Bob Clinard, Benton County JudgeDr. Janie Darr, Rogers Public SchoolsRich Davis, SourceGas Arkansas Inc.Mike Dodge, Carroll Electric Coop. Corp.Sandy Edwards, Crystal Bridges MuseumDan Hendrix, Arkansas World Trade CenterGreg Hines, Mayor, City of RogersChris Johnson, Cabela’sDr. Evelynn Jorgenson, NWACC PresidentPeter Lane, Walton Arts CenterDavid Lang, Embassy Suites NWAEldon Long, Mayor, City of LowellCharles Nevin, Advantage Sales & MarketingDawn Spragg, CUMCThom Stathakis, Everett Buick GMCChris Sultemeier, WalmartDick Trammel, Arkansas Highway CommissionMike Williams, NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters)
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November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,
317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage paid at Rogers, AR.
POSTMASTER send address changes to:ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.
Rogers-Lowell AreaChamber of Commerce317 West Walnut StreetRogers, Arkansas 72756
P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485
Raymond Burns, CCEPresident/CEO
J.R. ShawSenior Vice President | Visit Rogers
Shelle SummersSenior Vice President of Membership Services
Vickie GrottsVice President of Accounting & Finance
Brad PhillipsVice President of Marketing Communications
Steve CoxSenior Vice President of Economic Development
Jon MoranVice President of Government Affairs
Judy DiffeeFinance Manager
Nick SmithCreative Services Manager
Brooklynn WileyDirector of Special Events
Jacque EakinsAccount Executive
Marni RogersMember Relations Manager
Erin JerniganConvention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers
Kelly ParkerSports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers
Katie WrightAssistant to the [email protected]
Ashley MatsumuraInformation Specialist
Amanda MillsInformation Specialist
1.7Small Business Council Meeting8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.20Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.21Chamber Ambassador Meeting11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.28Board of Directors Meeting11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.6Chamber University - Sunrise Seminar SeriesTopic: The Freedom Workshop8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.12Coffee Connection7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Sylvan Learning Center
1.21Benton County Business After Hours5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Frank Fletcher Honda
1.27Chamber UniversityTopic: Making Technology a Business Advantage (Microsoft Certified Training)10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
1.27Business to Business Luncheon11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.NWACC Shewmaker Center
business-building events designed for you
upcoming meetings
View complete calendarat RogersLowell.com
For information on other upcoming events visit the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com
For information on other meetings including the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders and Leadership Benton County go to the complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com
SAVE THE DATE |Saturday, February 27 | 2016
John Q. Hammons Convention Center | Reception: 5:00 pm.Dinner Featuring Keynote Speaker
Governor Asa Hutchinson
Purchase Tickets at RogersLowell.comor Call the Chamber at (479) 636-1240
SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
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25th Annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament |April 30, 2016
The annual Bradford Marine & ATV Buddy Bass Tournament is a fundraising and community develop-ment event with proceeds directed toward economic development projects of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. This tournament is the largest non-circuit fishing
tournament in Arkansas and keeps growing each year with hundreds of local fishermen attending (600+ expected in 2016). The event celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year and features a fun weigh-in attended by a large crowd who enjoy free prizes, food and entertainment while watching tournament winners receive their prizes.
Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair | May 11, 2016
The Chamber will be hosting both a spring and fall job fair for Northwest Arkansas in 2016 - the largest and longest running job fairs in the region. These job fairs provide local business and industry an opportunity to connect with local and regional job seekers, especially important as eco-nomic development continues to rebound and more and more jobs are created for the workforce.
Job seekers enjoy access to the Job Seekers Resource Room (provided by NOARK’s Workforce Readiness Committee) getting free personalized reviews of resumes and interviewing skills. The Northwest Arkansas Spring Job Fair returns on May 11 and will be held at the Frisco Station Mall in Rogers from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Spring Golf Tournament | May 16, 2016
The Spring Golf Tournament will be held at beautiful Shadow Val-ley Country Club May 16. This four-person scram-ble allows Chamber members an opportunity to play golf together and compete for prizes while enjoying business-building networking with
players from other teams. Many members invite their customers to play with them as a gesture of thanks while others choose to bring employees as a reward and show of appreciation. Prizes are awarded for top finishing teams and for individual winners of the longest drive, closet-to-the-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimen-
tary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party.
NWA BizCon 2016 – Connections Start Here | Fall (TBA)
The new NWA Biz-Con (a new event that refreshes the Northwest Arkansas Business Expo) is a partnership between the Arkansas World Trade Center and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. This new event connects businesspeople to new business contacts,
ideas and opportunities through education on entrepreneurship and other hot business topics delivered in seminars and guest speaker pre-sentations by recognized SMEs (subject matter experts). Back by popular demand in 2016 is the Gone in 60 Seconds Elevator Pitch competition for start-up entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges who are local celebrity entrepreneurs and business executives. It also fea-tures the always fun, night-before Kick-Off Party. A limited number of exhibit booths will be sold for businesses to promote their products and ser-vices. Other event details, including the location and date, are still being planned as of press time and will be announced in early 2016.
Fall Golf Tournament | September 9, 2016
The Fall Golf Tourna-ment is held annually at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club in Rogers. Teams of four enjoy building busi-ness relationships on the golf course in a beautiful fall setting. Tee off in Sep-tember and treat clients to a round of golf to seal the deal, say thank you to
clients for their business or show your employees you appreciate them by inviting them to play in the tournament. Prizes are awarded for top finish-ing teams and for individual winners of the lon-gest drive, closet-to-the-pin and putting contests. Each golfer receives complimentary snacks and beverages, breakfast (morning tee time), lunch and entry into the 19th Hole Party.
Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair | October 5, 2016
Each fall employers get a head start on hir-ing for the holidays at the Northwest Arkansas Fall Job Fair. Job seekers take advantage of a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with local Human Resource professionals who understand
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what it takes to get hired! NOARK’s Workforce Readiness Committee provides the Job Seeker’s Resource Room offering free personalized reviews of resumes and interviewing skills. The Fall Job Fair will be held at the Frisco Station Mall in Rog-ers, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Fall Job Fair attracts more than 1,000 job seekers and 60+ employers and businesses.
Bowling For Business | November 4, 2016
Not everyone can golf – but anyone can bowl! Join us for this exciting team building event in November. It will be held at a unique bowling venue this year, Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell, for an afternoon of fun. The event is growing in popularity each year mainly because it is perfect for fostering teamwork among your employees. It’s great exercise too! Team Awards are presented for highest and lowest scores, best team shirts and more! Get registered early. 2015 sold out!
Stay Connected | RogersLowell.com & eNews Calendar at a Glance
To help stay connected with the Chamber this year, you’ll want to visit (at least monthly) the RogersLowell.com Chamber Calendar (under the News & Events tab on the home page) for listings of upcoming networking and educational events, seminars and workshops. Also, subscribe to the weekly (each Thursday) Chamber eNews, called the Calendar at a Glance, for weekly updates, information and reminders for upcoming events delivered right to your in-box.
Learn More about Our Chamber’s Annual, Networking and Educational Events Online at our Events Calendar.
web.rogerslowell.com/News_and_Events
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94th Annual Banquet Features Arkansas Governor | February 27
Tables and individual tickets are still available for the 94th Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. Governor Asa Hutchinson
will present the banquet’s keynote address on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the John Q. Ham-mons Convention Center in Rogers. This annual gathering of 1,000+ Northwest Arkansas business leaders celebrates accomplishments of the previ-ous year, honors outstanding businesses and indi-viduals in our community and sets the tone for the coming business year.
Tickets $60 Per Person (Members) | $75 Per Person (Non-Members)
Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with other Northwest Arkansas leaders. The evening VIP Private Reception begins at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. featuring keynote speaker Governor Hutchinson and presentation of the Chamber’s annual awards. Seats typically sell out in advance and members are encouraged to make reservations before the end January, or sooner. To reserve seats, purchase them at RogersLowell.com or call the Chamber at (479) 636-1240. Tick-ets are $60 per person for Chamber members ($75 per person for non-members), or $600 for a table of 10. A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Contact Membership Services at (479) 636-1240 or email [email protected] for more details.
About the Keynote SpeakerAsa Hutchinson
was sworn in as the 46th Governor of A r k a n s a s o n J a n u -ary 13, 2015, and immediately set in motion his p lan to bring more jobs and e co n o m i c grow t h to his native state. Before being elected governor, Asa served in a variety of posts in the private and public sector. He served as Director of the Drug Enforcement Admin-istration and as the
first Undersecretary of the Department of Home-land Security. Voters in Arkansas’s Third District also elected him to Congress three times. A grad-uate of the University of Arkansas law school, Asa, at age 31, was appointed by President Reagan as the nation’s youngest U.S. attorney. He and his wife Susan have been married 42 years. They have four children and five grandchildren.
Presenting Sponsors | Diamond Sponsor |
Program Presentation Sponsors |Gold Sponsors |
Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors |
Silver Sponsors:ArvestCherokee Casino & HotelHight-Jackson Associates, P.A.McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.Regions Bank
Bronze Sponsors: AT&TBeaver Water DistrictCEI Engineering Associates, Inc.Centennial BankFirst National BankFirst Security BankFirst Western
Frazier Law Firm, PLCGrand Savings BankIntegrity First BankLegacy National BankMcGoodwin, Williams & Yates, Inc. Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.Moser CorporationNorthwest Arkansas Naturals BaseballNorthwest Health SystemParkway BankThe Roark GroupRoberts GroupRogers Insurance Agency, Inc.Signature Bank of Arkansas
The John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Hosts the 94th Annual Banquet
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Bowlers Enjoy Fun Afternoonof Team Building
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Com-merce hosted its 6th annual Bowling For Business event Friday, November 13 at the Rogers Bowling Center. The event was
a sell-out with over 140 business men and women showing up to have some fun with their fellow
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors |
Chamber members, friends and family. Special guests included Congressman Steve Womack and State Representative Jana Della Rosa. Each year, Chamber bowlers take a break from their normal work routine to get together for some team building, eat all kinds of delicious food and snacks, show off their team’s
creative t-shirt designs and compete for prizes and trophies. Bowlers praise the event saying it’s a great way to foster team building, meet new professional contacts and get some exercise while doing it.
The 7th annual event is scheduled for November 4, 2016 at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell.
HIGHEST SCORING TEAM | Legacy National Bank (left to right)Stephen Wright, Edward Fillmore, Glen Plumlee, Mary Alice Granata, Luke Parsons
U.S. Congressman Steve Womack visits with State Represenative Jana Della Rosa during the Bowling for Business event
BEST TEAM SHIRT | Englander dZignPak (left to right)Jesse Jordan, Jimmy Greene, Matt Swanepoel, Mike Lloyd, Jason Wakefield
LOWEST SCORING TEAM | City of Lowell (left to right)Chief Randy Harvey, Betsy Bennett, Karen Davis, Jerry Hudlow, Kris Sullivan
Trophy Presentation Sponsors | Gold Sponsor | Lane Sponsors |
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T rophy & A wards, I nc.
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Rogers HistoricDistrict
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Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter Awards
Introducing the 2016Small Business Council
The Small Business Council is a commit-tee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and was created for the purpose of being the voice of the small
business community and providing guidance to the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce on the needs of the small business community.
The Council is made up of Chamber members who own, work for, or actively serve small businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas. Some of the roles of the Council include selecting an Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter, selecting seminar top-ics for Chamber University, and helping plan the 2016 NWA BizCon event.
2016 Small Business CouncilChair | Kelli Gemmell — Milestone Construction
Vice Chair | Corry Hull — Legacy Capital GroupPast Chair | Justin Mills — Walmart
Blanca Maldonado — AMP Sign & BannerRob Gutterridge — NWA Business Journal
Don Ogden — Edward Jones JD Davis — The Whistler Group
Shea Nuckols — onITRandy Durbin — Arvest Bank
Brad Vandriss — Pop’s Hog Wild BBQNick Jones — Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
Ryan Barnhouse — Mary’s PaintingJamaikhan Dickey — City of Rogers
Denise Thomas — World Trade CenterCharlene Fields — Soul’s Harbor of NWA
Ex-Officio’sMartha Londagin — ASBTDC
Kristin Ferguson — SCORESteve Ferguson--SCORE
Jessica Rush — Main Street RogersEdward Haddock — SBAShelle Summers--RLACC
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Council have been recognizing small businesses on a monthly basis for the
past several years. This year, there is a change to the format and frequency of the Small Business of the Month Award. At the recommendation of the Small Business Council, who oversees this program, nominees will now be selected for the
Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter (OSB) awards in 2016.
How It WorksThe process from previous years will remain
largely intact and only have a few changes. Mem-bers of the Small Business Council will interview the nominees during the first month of each quar-ter, which can be submitted online at RogersLow-
ell.com. They will then vote on a winner during the second month of the quarter and the award will be presented in the last month of the quarter. The four winners will then automatically be nomi-nated for the 2016 Small Business of the Year to be awarded at the 2017 Annual Banquet.
For more questions on this or anything related to the Small Business Council, please con-tact Steve Cox at [email protected].
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2nd Annual CommunityConnections January 18
K2J Connect Brings Together Educators and Industry Leaders
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its K2J (Kindergarten to Job) Connect event on November 23, 2015 with the purpose of bringing
together area educators and industries to talk about workforce needs and development. K2J Connect, presented by Walmart, took place at FM Corporation in Rogers and featured 12 educators from seven different school districts across North-west Arkansas.
Attendees of the event included guidance counselors, principals, and middle and high school teachers. The educators were given an overview of FM Corporation (FM) operations in Rogers and asked questions about the types of career oppor-tunities at FM.
The educators were then given a tour of the FM plant and got the opportunity to see the first-hand how modern manufacturing works. Those on the tour were very impressed with what they saw and many came back noting that the reality of a modern factory was much better than what they thought it would be like.
After the tour, a facilitated discussion took place between the educators and members of
the FM leadership team. They discussed how to address the workforce issues facing our area. Many great ideas were brought forth, including getting industries more involved in the schools, allowing tours or virtual tours of plants, and doing more to market these types of jobs avail-
able in our region.K2J Connect is a program of the Rogers-
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. For ques-tions on this or anything related to economic development, please contact Steve Cox at [email protected].
Educators and Members of the FM Leadership Team discuss workforce issues.
The Rogers Public Schools Career and Technical Education Department will host the 2nd Annual Community Con-nections Meeting on Monday, Janu-
ary 18, 2016. The meeting will be held at Rogers Heritage High School. Refreshments will be served beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed by the general ses-sion from 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. All business, indus-try, post-secondary, and community members are invited to attend the meeting.
Meeting Goalsa. Provide information to parents and stu-
dents about local labor markets trends and data, as well as employment projections and training opportunities and share information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are offered on the high school campuses and through the Secondary Career Center that align to regional workforce opportunities and demands.
b. Establish collaborative partnerships with local businesses, industries, post-secondary institu-tions, and community to provide career & technical programs that prepare students with college and
career readiness and that will lead to success careers.c. Identify services and resources available
through local partnerships as supplements to curriculum, instruction, and learning experiences to facilitate the integration of both career and employability skill sets designed to prepare stu-dents for success in the workplace.
What to ExpectDuring the general session, several speakers
will share information relating to career oppor-tunities with local business/industry, current and projected regional labor market information, and the critical role that business/industry partnership play in the CTE programs offered by the school district. On behalf of the Rogers Public Schools Career & Technical Education department, we extend our gratitude to the following people for their support by presenting information at the Community Connections Meeting.
• Greg Fogle | President, Nabholz – Midwest Operations• Eric Dalton | Director, Realty Innovations –
Walmart Realty
• Steve Cox | Senior Vice President of Economic Development – Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mike Harvey | Chief Operating Officer – Northwest Arkansas Council
Exhibit Space & Corporate Sponsor-ships Available
Exhibit tables will be available for those inter-ested in sharing information relating to career and post-secondary opportunities with the students, parents, and educators during the meeting. Busi-nesses and post-secondary institutions are also welcome to provide informational brochures and promotional items that will be displayed and shared with those attending the meeting. Corpo-rate sponsorship to assist with the cost of the meal would also be appreciated.
Please contact Dawn Stewart, Director - Career & Technical Education, Rogers Public Schools, at (479) 636-3910 or [email protected] to reserve an exhibit table, provide infor-mational brochures and promotional items, or to sponsor the meal/refreshments that will be served at the meeting.
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Start Off the New Year SpeedNetworking | 2016 B2B Dates
Conventions/Events VisitingRogers in 2016
The quarterly Business-to-Business (B2B) Networking events are all set for 2016. Register before January 20 for your B2B VIP Status. The registra-
tion fee is only $100 which includes four quar-terly events in 2016 and a special $20 savings on exhibit space at your choice of two of the events during the year. You may register yourself and staff members as a B2B VIP and either send a different staff member to each quarterly speed networking event or attend them all yourself!
Get the VIP TreatmentAs a B2B VIP you are no ordinary attendee.
VIPs have special check-in at each event mak-ing it fast and convenient. Special name badges identify your business as a VIP and you are intro-duced to the networking crowd at each event. VIPs also receive a discount on exhibition space and special recognition in the Chamber Voice. You’re even sent convenient reminders about upcoming B2Bs.
Purchase Your B2B VIPBefore January 20
Ticket prices include a delicious buffet meal, speaker presentation, round-robin speed net-working, opportunity to market your company and a chance to win some great door prizes! This special B2B VIP offer expires January 20.
What is Speed Networking?At B2B Networking events six business repre-
sentatives are seated at a table. Each participant at the table has two minutes to promote his/her products and services. Participants are then rotated to two other tables. So you potentially get to speed network with 18 participants during the round robin rotations. That’s a lot of speed net-working. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, brochures, product samples and promotional items to hand out and display at your tables.
Two B2B Breakfasts & Two B2B Lunches
Registration fee is only $20 per person for
members ($30 per person non-members) per each B2B Networking event. This year features two B2B Networking events scheduled at break-fast (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and two at lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) at these exciting venues:
January 27 | Lunch Event | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies in the Walmart Auditorium
May 25 | Breakfast Event | Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors Event Center
September 28 | Lunch Event | NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies in the Walmart Auditorium
November 30 | Breakfast Event | Northwest Arkansas Board of Realtors Event Center
Presenting Sponsor |
Visit Rogers impacts the Rogers economy and community by working diligently to bring conventions, sporting events, and groups to Rogers who will stay in
hotels, eat in restaurants, shop in stores and enjoy all the wonderful amenities Rogers has to offer.
Great Plains LeadershipTraining for ChristMarch 25-26, 2016 | The Great Plains Leadership Training for Christ Convention serves churches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma & Texas. Shepherd’s Chapel Conference April 2-3, 2016 | Headquartered in Gravette, Shep-herd’s Chapel was founded in 1955. The conference is held 14 days after the Equinox each year. The group has over 3,500 attendees.
LAX FestApril 8-10, 2016 | Northwest Arkansas Lacrosse Club will host the annual LAX Fest bringing in over 35 teams to Rogers.
FLW Outdoors Tournament April 14-17, 2016 | FLW Outdoors is the premier fish-ing tournament organization that provides unparal-leled fishing resources and entertainment to anglers, sponsors, fans and host communities. The tourna-ment will be held at Beaver Lake.
Poultry Festival June 17-19, 2016 | The Poultry Festival is a tri-state, non-profit trade organization organized over fifty years ago with a mission to promote and protect the poultry industry. The conference draws over 5,000 attendees nationwide to Northwest Arkansas.
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship LPGA Tournament June 20-26, 2016 | The Walmart NW Arkansas Cham-pionship presented by P&G features 144 of the top female golfers in the world. The tournament is held at Pinnacle Country Club.
Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match July 1-5, 2016 | Daisy Outdoor Products, headquar-tered in Rogers, has conducted the oldest and larg-est national 5-meter BB gun match for 50 years. The event will have more than 1,000 attendees at the John Q Hammons Convention Center.
Senior SoftballMidwest Championship July 12-17, 2016 | SSUSA will host 50+ teams in Rog-ers for its annual event. This tournament will draw over 2,000 people to Rogers.
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Attend Member Orientation and bring your employees with you. The next ori-entation is January 20.
Take advantage of the Chamber’s free Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cut-ting Ceremonies.
Sign up to receive the Chamber’s Weekly eNewsletters (Monday Memo and Thurs-day’s Calendar at a Glance).
Attend one or more Monthly Networking Events to promote your business. Visit Rog-ersLowell.com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to the Chamber Calendar to find the events coming up.
Frequently offer eCoupons and Dis-counts on RogersLowell.com to gain trial of your products and services. Visit Rog-ersLowell.com, scrool over the Member-ship tab and scroll down to Coupons and Discounts (then submit your offer).
Promote your business by advertising in Chamber Advertising Media (print and digital advertising).
Add your business description and social media properties (URLs) to the Chamber’s Business Directory on RogersLowell.com.
Display your Membership Certificate and Window Sticker and post your Proud Member logo on your website.
Visit the online Job Bank on RogersLow-ell.com to post job openings and view resumes if you’re hiring.
Checklist for Getting the Mostfrom Your Chamber Membership
Start Off the New Yearwith An Action Plan
Review this checklist and identify some opportunities for you and your business to get the most from your membership in 2016. Make the Chamber an extension of your business. Have questions? Ask us! If we don’t have the answers we’ll help refer you to someone that may have the advice you’re seeking.
Participate in one or both of the NWA Job Fairs (Spring/Fall) for access to thousands of job seekers.
Submit your monthly events to the online Community Calendar to increase awareness of them. Visit RogersLowell.com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to Community Calendar (click on Submit an Event in the Quick Links on the right).
Send your press releases and announce-ments, event flyers and staff updates to the Chamber to share with members and the community via the RogersLow-ell.com Member News. Visit RogersLow-ell.com, go to the News & Events tab and scroll down to Member News (Submit your news at the link located at the bot-tom of the page).
Plan to attend a Community Diversity Celebration to network with minority businesses. Join the Minority Business Mentorship Program and Minority Busi-ness Taskforce for access to coaching and mentoring if you’re a minority business.
Post your Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or respond to Requests for Contacts and Proposals on the Chamber’s Business Connect on RogersLowell.com.
Attend one or more of the upcoming monthly Chamber University profes-sional development seminars.
Plan to exhibit your business at the NWA BizCon to affordably showcase your products and services to hundreds of business professionals attending.
Promote your business by displaying brochures and business cards in the Chamber’s Lobby display racks.
Utilize the Chamber for assistance on a New Site Location or visit the online Small Business Toolkit for resources and information related to starting, running and growing your business.
Offer special discounts to new busi-nesses joining the Chamber (approxi-mately 30 join per month) via the New Member Packet.
Connect with other members by joining Chamber Committees. Contact us for a listing at (479) 636-1240.
Enroll yourself or a future leader in one or more of the Chamber’s Lead-ership Programs like NWA Emerging Leaders, Leadership Benton County and First Leadership.
Learn more about the Chamber Alli-ance Program (CAP) insurance program for health plans, group life insurance, group dental, short-term and long-term disability, long-term care and cancer policies and how you may save money participating.
Take advantage of the Chamber’s Free Meeting Space (conference rooms avail-able at the Chamber’s Rogers and Lowell offices) for members.
Take advantage of your Free Member-ship in the U.S. Chamber including special discounts and publications (available to Rogers-Lowell Area Cham-ber of Commerce members).
Get to know your Chamber Staff. They meet with more business pro-fessionals than most people on any given day and have a wide array of expertise. Knowledge of who you are and what your business provides can increase the referrals they send your way.
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2016 Benton County and Legislative Candidate Election Forums
Chamber Night January 26 |Rogers City Hall | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
January brings about the beginning of what I believe is going to definitely be an exciting election year in Arkansas. Interest in this election is expected to be very high,
and the presidential campaigns will be the driving force behind what many political observers are maintaining will be a record voter turnout at the polls this year.
As important as the presidential election may be to the country, we do have some rather signifi-cant elections taking place in Rogers and Benton County, as well. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will join with the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders to sponsor two Pri-mary Election Forums before the end of this year.
January 14 ForumThe first of our forums will take place on
Thursday, January 14, at 6:00 p.m. All of the candidates in the Republican Primary for Benton County Judge and Benton County Sheriff have been invited to participate in this forum that will be held in the Peterson Auditorium of the Shew-maker Center for Global Business Development,
which is located on the Northwest Arkansas Com-munity College Campus.
February 11 ForumOn February 11, at 6:00 p.m., we will return
once again to Peterson Auditorium for our sec-ond Republican Primary Election Forum. This time the candidates for Arkansas State Repre-sentative have been invited to participate. There are three contested races in Benton County for seats in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Rusty Turner, Editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, will serve as the moderator for both forums.
We live in a representative democracy that functions best when its electorate is engaged and informed. I encourage you to attend these forums, so that you can make your own well-informed decisions about whom to cast your vote for on Election Day. Also encourage your friends, your neighbors, and your family to attend these discussions as well.
Every election is always described by politi-cians as the most important election we’ve ever had in the history of our country, and they are right.
Democracy is more than just a term that describes our form of government. It is the deliberative and ever-evolving process that has been passed on for over two hundred years to every new generation of Americans from those who came before. In that spirit, I encourage you to attend these forums and bring with you a young person who is approach-ing voting age or will be voting in their first elec-tion this year, because you know this is the most important election that we’ve ever had – well, at least until we have the next one.
Jon Moran, Vice President of Government Affairs with the Rogers-Lowell Area
Chamber of Commerce
SAVE THE DATE |January 26
5:30 - 7:00 P.M.301 W. Chestnut St. | Rogers
Free to Members, Registration Not Required
Presenting Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Join Chamber and community leaders for a Chamber Night reception to be held on January 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut St. in Rogers. The
event is free and open to the public. Mayor Greg Hines will present the “State of the City” address at 6:30 p.m. Chamber Night events are designed to provide Chamber members the opportunity to learn more about local government while express-ing the business community’s support for elected and city officials. These events also provide an opportunity to network with elected officials and fellow Chamber members in a casual setting.
Special Thanks toOur Current Sponsors!
(50% Black & PMS 187c)
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Committee Chairs and Outgoing Board Members Recognized
Networking is the Most Inexpensive Way to Promote Your Business
Raymond Burns (President/CEO) and Mike Watts (Chairman of the Board) of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2015
committee chairs and outgoing board mem-bers at the December 7 Board Reception held before the Chamber’s Holiday Open House. The Chamber appreciates the leadership and contributions provided during the year from these individuals. Join us in thanking them for their hard work.
2015 Outgoing Board Members
2015 Committee Chairs
Lori Brown ............................................................................................2013-2015Guy Cable .............................................................................................2013-2015Dewayne Burns ..............................................................................2013-2015Clay Conly ............................................................................................2013-2015Jeff Geurian ........................................................................................2013-2015Erin Kiefer ..............................................................................................2013-2015Vicki Vasser-Jenkins .....................................................................2011-2015Spencer Fox ......................................................................................2015
AMBASSADORS ........................................................................................................................................Missy RichardsAUDIT ...........................................................................................................................................................................Guy CableBUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT ....................................................................................................Joe PapczynskiCOMMUNITY-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ........................................................................Sharon SchrantzEDUCATION .......................................................................................................................................Rev Gordon BeselFIRST LEADERSHIP STEERING ...........................................................Dick Trammel & Michelle FittroGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS .............................................................................................................Jerry CarmichaelGREENWAYS & TRAILS ............................................................................................................................Greg LindleyLARGE INDUSTRY COUNCIL ................................................................................................................Jeff MilfordLEADERSHIP BENTON COUNTY .........................................................................................Lorrie MaddenMINORITY BUSINESS TASK FORCE .....................................................................................Salvador DuranNWA EMERGING LEADERS ................................................................................................................Spencer FoxSMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL ..................................Kelli Gemmell Chair, Corry Hull Co-Chair
G R O W I N G B U S I N E S S .
B U I L D I N G C O M M U N I T Y.
R O G E R S - L O W E L L A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
2016 Opportunities
By taking the time to meet with other busi-nesspeople and discovering how you can help them and they can help you, you develop relationships that will provide
great rewards in the future. People like doing busi-ness with people they know. Networking is the most inexpensive way to promote your business. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help you build your network of business contacts throughout the year.
This free event, held every month from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., offers business representatives an opportunity to network with others in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Coffee Connection is a fun way to start the day and one of the Chamber’s most popular networking events.
DATES | January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 20, October 11, November 8 and December 13.
Business-to-Business (B2B) quarterly events (two breakfasts and two luncheons in 2016) enable business representatives to advertise, sell and “speed network” with other businesses all in one networking event. At each table, six people are seated and each participant has two minutes to promote his/her products and services. Net-workers get the most out of the event by bring-ing brochures, business cards, product samples and promotional items to hand out or display at your table.
DATES | January 27 (Lunch), May 25 (Break-fast), September 28 (Lunch) and November 30 (Breakfast)
This free monthly networking event is held after hours from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and pro-vides members opportunities to exchange busi-ness cards and become acquainted with other businesses throughout the community. Business After Hours is a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Each month, a different host and/or sponsor pro-vides the location, refreshments and door prizes for attendees.
DATES | January 21 (Benton County Business After Hours), February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19 (Joint Rogers-Lowell Area and Bentonville/Bella Vista Chambers Business After Hours), June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 10 (Joint Rogers-Lowell Area and Bentonville/Bella Vista Chambers Business After Hours) and December 15.
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS | November 2015
Aha! Interpreting Solutions, LLCIliana RiveraP.O. Box 473Lowell, AR 72745(479) 301-4902 | ahainterpretingsolutions.comMedical Interpreter Training
Bates ArchitectsRyan Faust225 S. Moramac, Ste. 832TClayton, MO 63105(417) 865-2065 | batesarchitects.com106 N. 37th St., Ste. CRogers, AR 72756(479) 633-8165 | batesarchitects.com433 W. Walnut Ave.Springfield, MO 65806(314) 863-2065 | batesarchitects.comArchitects
Cedar Lodge Arkansas ResortSandra and Dav BerryBella Vista, AR 72715(479) 250-3124 | cedarlodgearkansas.comCabin/Home Rentals
Dickinson Allstate and Financial ServicesSamatha Welch3403 S.E. J St., Ste. 3Bentonville, AR 72712(479) 273-7190 | dickinsoninsuranceagency.comInsurance
First National BankNicole Hall2691 E. Mission Blvd.Fayetteville, AR 72703(479) 443-3622 | fnbank.net4000 Johnson Mill Blvd.Johnson, AR 72741(479) 443-3623 | fnbank.net
First National BankNicole Hall 1950 S. Pleasant St.Springdale, AR 72764(479) 750-3620 | fnbank.netBanks
Gearhead Outfitters Maegan Washburn501 S.W. A St.Bentonville, AR 72712(479) 321-3359 | gearheadoutfitters.comRetail Specialty Stores
Gospel Light Baptist ChurchPastor Noel Cwenar1001 W. Price Ln.Rogers, AR 72756(479) 631-2836 | glbcrogers.comChurches
KRGFitness4LifeKaren GentzRogers, AR 72756(479) 936-4160 | shopmyplexus.com/karenrgentzFitness
Limbird Real Estate GroupTara Limbird5247 W. Metro Park CrossingRogers, AR 72758(479) 802-0883 | limbirdteam.comReal Estate - Commercial and Residential
Lunsford Hawkins Entertainment LLCDrew Lunsford and Alvin HawkinsFayetteville, AR 72704(479) 366-6299Entertainment
Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORSRhonda Sims314 N. Goad Springs Rd.Lowell, AR 72745(479) 770-0241 | nwarealtors.orgOrganizations
P C Consulting and MarketingDon YoungLowell, AR 72745(479) 755-5621 | pccmarketing.netMarketing & Advertising Consultants
Betsy ReithemeyerRogers, AR 72758(479) 640-6362Individuals
SafeGuard Restoration GroupJoshua GilmourBella Vista, AR 72715(855) 621-2111 | safeguardrestore.comBiorecovery Services
Slim Chickens RestaurantJami Bond3562 W. Wedington Dr.Fayetteville, AR 72704(479) 856-6677 | slimchickens.comRestaurants - Fast Food
Summit Heating and Air, LLCChristy BoldenP.O. Box 605Rogers, AR 72757(479) 234-4600 | fixmyair.netHeating & Air Conditioning Equipment, Systems, Repair
22nd Annual BusinessForecast Luncheon
The Arkansas region’s premier networking and forecasting event is Friday, January 29. The Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of
Business is proud to present its 22nd annual Busi-ness Forecast Luncheon.
Each year, this event attracts approximately 1,000 area business leaders to hear economic fore-casters discuss the international, national, and local economies. To purchase tables of 10 or individual tickets for the luncheon event call (479) 575-4151.
Moderator: Bill DillardVice President at Dillard’s, Inc.
Global Forecaster: Michael Drury
Chief Economist for McVean Trading & Investments, LLC.
Domestic Forecaster: Kevin KliesenBank Officer in the Research Division at the Federal Reserve; Bank of St. Louis
Regional Forecaster: Kathy Deck, Director, Center for
Business and Economic Research
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November 2015
Learn more about your Chamber of Com-merce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member Orientation.
Here’s an opportunity to familiarize your-self and your employees with all of the benefits available through your Chamber membership. You’ll learn more about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to promote your business, and more about Chamber advertising media to incorporate into your marketing plan.
Member Orientation is offered every other month during the year. This orientation is ben-eficial for new members, members that want a refresher on what the Chamber has to offer and new company representatives.
It’s an excellent overview of Chamber networking events and other programs all designed to help grow your business and make the most of your membership.
Member Orientation is conducted by members of the Small Business Council and is free and open to all members. Please register as space is limited to the first 40 respondents.
Wednesday, January 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers Free and Open to Members Registration Required
SAVE THE DATE |
Presenting Sponsor |
Platinum Sponsor |
BRASHEARS FURNITURE4900 S. Thompson St., Springdale
THE PROMENADE APARTMENTS AT PINNACLE HILLS
4101 W. Huntington Dr., Rogers
LIMBIRD REAL ESTATE GROUP5247 W. Metro Park Crossing, Rogers
THE RAILYARD BIKE PARK412 S B St, Rogers
MASS MUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP - CARRIE D. WILSON
1 Halsted Cir. Ste. 3, Rogers
THE BLIND LADY OF NWAP.O. Box 575, Elkins
2016 Ambassador Meetings | Save The Dates
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors lunch meet-ings are held in the Baggett/Trammel Conference Room at the Chamber’s
Downtown Rogers office starting at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in becoming an Ambas-
sador, contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190
for more information and to request an application. Volunteering as a Chamber Ambassador offers numerous opportunities to serve the commu-nity through Chamber programs and events. The Chamber recognizes outstanding performance and service of Ambassadors through its Ambassador of the Quarter and Ambassador of the Year awards.
2016 Ambassador Committee
Chair | Rebecca EdwardsFirst National Bank
Co-Chair | Kristy CarneyArvest Bank
Chair of Membership Services Division | Keri Earwood Shelter Insurance
January 21March 17
May 19July 21
September 15November 17
Save The Dates |
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | November 2015
30+ yearsAEP Southwestern Electric Power/SWEPCO - 48 yearsRite Temp Manufacturing, Inc. - 36 yearsCEI Engineering Associates, Inc. - 32 yearsSerfco Termite & Pest Control - 32 years
21-30 yearsInnisfree Senior Living CommunitySweetser ConstructionZero Mountain, Inc.
11-20 yearsAutomatic Auto FinanceBost, Inc.Cook’s Natural MarketCross, Gunter, Witherspoon & Galchus, P.C.Habitat for Humanity of Benton County, Inc.Hyatt PlacJones Janitorial Services, Inc.Kelley Law FirmLowe’s Home ImprovementMathews Management Co.MillerCoorsRogers Public Library FoundationSonic Benton Properties, Inc.Stor-Mart
6-10 yearsAllard & Co., PAArts Live Theatre, Inc.Batteries PlusBryan UniversityCamp Bow WowChoctaw CasinoCrye-Leike Realtors - Doug GibsonDymark Sign & DisplayEngineering Services, Inc.Financial Security Advisors, Inc.JJ’s GrillKleenco Maintenance/ConstructionKum & GoNorthwest Arkansas Naturals BaseballNorthwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic, A MANA ClinicStaplesUnifirst CorporationWellQuest Medical Clinic and Spa
2-5 yearsAcambaro Mexican RestaurantAmeriPolish, Inc.Arkansas Business Publishing Groupavad3 Productions, Inc.Jerry Carmichael
Children’s Therapy T.E.A.M.HavenwoodCreative ConceptsDiversified ResourcesEOA of Washington County/EOA Children’s HouseImpact Health, LLCNUK-USANWA Tobacco Free CoalitionParkway BankSam’s Furniture
1 yearDemocrat Printing & LithoFirst National BankHiebert Dental CareNewton, Owen, Boyd & Smoke, LTDPrimerica Financial Services - Lance CurtisSmith Hurst, PLCValere Rene Handbags & Totes
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The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events to help build your network and learn. For more event details and to register, visit us online at RogersLowell.com.
Chamber Networking & Educational Events
Presenting Sponsors:Arvest BankGeorge Nunnally Chevrolet
Hosted by: Location:
January 12, 2016 Sylvan Learning Center Sylvan Learning Center of Rogers of Rogers 4408 W Walnut St., Ste. 3, Rogers
Hosted By: Location:
Hosted by: Location:
Co-Sponsor:Downstream Casino Resort
Presenting Sponsor:Crain Automotive Team
Sunrise Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor:First Western
Sunrise Seminar Series Breakfast Sponsor:Sweet D’z Express Bakery
Speaker: Topic:
Speaker: Topic:
Presenting Sponsor:Sam’s Club
TBD
John PruettComputer Hut
Frank Fletcher Honda
Corey StanfordStanford Coaching
NWACC Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville
Making Technology a BusinessAdvantage (Microsoft Certified Training)
Frank Fletcher Honda2901 Moberly Ln., Bentonville
The Freedom Workshop: Creating a Company That Can Thrive Without You
January 27, 201611:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
January 27, 201610:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.- or -1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 21, 2016
January 6, 2016
SAVE THE DATES |1st Quarter Seminars
Chamber University is the business education arm of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Com-merce. Chamber University consists of three programs and uses subject matter experts to teach on a variety of topics. Programs include the Sunrise Seminar Series (early morning, 90-minute trainings that take place from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Chamber), Chamber University Seminars (long-form learning that occurs at least eight times per year at the Chamber), and the Span-ish Seminar Series (trainings conducted completely in Spanish, occurring once or twice per year).
Chamber University Curriculum
1/6/16 | The Freedom Workshop: Creating a Company That Can Thrive Without YouPresenter: Corey Stanford, Stanford Coaching
2/3/16 | Boosting Your Businesswith Online ReviewsPresenter: Martha Londagin, Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center
3/2/16 | Affordable Care Act CompliancePresenter: Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
1/27/16 | Making Technology a BusinessAdvantage (Microsoft Certified Training)Presenter: John Pruett, Computer Hut10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Lunch at Noon) - or -1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Lunch at Noon)
2/17/16 | How Merchant Services Affect Your Bottom LinePresenter: Chan Davis, Payscape Advisors9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
3/29/16 | Small Business Start-Up SummitPresenter: Martha Londagin, Walton College Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
317 West Walnut StreetRogers, Arkansas 72756
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