September 2016

SEPTEMBER2016 | Vol 11 Issue 9

Keynote Speakers & Seminars Announced for NWA BizCon 2016 Largest Business Conference and What’s New at NWA BizCon 2016 The Luncheon Keynote Trade Show in NWA This event (formerly the NWA Business Expo) address will be given by Autumn On November 1, 2016 The Rogers-Lowell has been totally revamped to provide businesses of Manning, Co-Founder and CEO Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Arkan- all sizes one-day access to new connections, ideas of YouEarnedIt. Based in Austin, sas Human Resource Association (NOARK) and and opportunities in a conference and trade show YouEarnedIt has worked with World Trade Center Arkansas will present the larg- format. Professional development seminars will be worldwide companies like Sony, est and newest business event in the region - NWA delivered in three tracks featuring Management, Entre- Conde Nast and Dell as well BizCon. This partnership will allow NWA BizCon to preneurship and Small Business Resources and Human as local companies like Bear be an event unlike any other in Northwest Arkan- Resource hot topics. Presentations will be given by State Bank. Manning’s address, sas and benefit large and small businesses across guest speakers who are not only recognized subject Bottoms-up: Creating an Employee-Driven Approach the region. matter experts (SMEs) but also thought leaders in the to Employee Engagement will demystify the defini- business community. The Exhibit Hall will feature a tion of employee engagement and define what it is Showcase Your Business trade show throughout the day for attendees to visit employees today are looking for in terms of engage- NWA BizCon merges the Chamber’s former and network with exhibitors. Other highlights include ment and culture. It will also discuss the bottom-line event, NWA Business Expo, with NOARK’s Super- an Opening Session and Keynote Speaker, and Lun- ROI of a strong employee-centric culture, and the Con event to create a brand new, innovative cheon and Keynote Speaker. The day will end with fundamentals you need to have in place across your BizCon experience benefitting local business the always fun “Gone in 60 Seconds” Elevator Pitch business to start winning the hearts and minds of owners, supervisors, managers, and entrepre- Competition presented by Cox Business. today’s best talent. neurs. The inaugural event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers Keynote Speakers | Tentative Event Schedule on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. This is an excel- Opening and Luncheon 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Check In | Lobby lent opportunity to showcase your business to NWA BizCon will kick an estimated one thousand off with an Opening Keynote 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Welcome attendees expected during address from Mike Harvey, COO the day, increase your brand’s of the NWA Council, presenting 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | The State of Northwest Arkansas awareness and promote your The State of Northwest Arkansas. with Mike Harvey, COO of NWA Council products and services. Space This presentation is an overview is limited so be sure to not of economic, workforce and 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Trade Show miss out on this one of a demographic trends affecting kind event and reserve your the Northwest Arkansas region 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent Professional booth today. and some of the challenges that Northwest Arkansas Development Seminars* | Break-out Sessions faces in the coming years. Continued on Page 3...

Page Page Page Welcome New Members | July 2016; Events and Meetings Visit Rogers | See YOU in September 2 7 12 Fall Golf Tournament September 9

Page Page Page Keynote Speakers & Seminars Announced for Ribbon Cuttings | July 2016; Congratulations Rogers Cycling Festival Expands in 2016 3 NWA BizCon 2016 continued 8 13 Ambassador of the Quarter

Page Page Page Study Substantiates Importance of Career Rogers Welcomed Teachers Back to School Chamber Membership Renewals | July 2016 4 and Technical Education in High School 9 in August 14

Page Page Page Impact Possible 2021 | Five-Year Economic Focus on the Community | Canterbury Wins Chamber Networking & Educational Events 5 Development Plan Launches 10 Walmart FLW Tour on Beaver Lake 15

Page Page New DOL Overtime Rule – What Should You Focus on the Community Continued | More 6 Do Now? | FREE Seminar and Lunch 11 Stories from Around the Area RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 1 business-building events upcoming meetings designed for you

9.9 9.1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board – Nick Hobbs, JB Hunt Fall Golf Tournament Small Business Council Meeting Chairman-Elect – David Faulkner, Pinnacle Hills Promenade 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Tee Times 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Treasurer – Eric Pianalto– Mercy NWA Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Past Chairman – Mike Watts, FM Corporation President/CEO – Raymond Burns RIDC President – Jerry Vest, Regions Bank 9.14 9.15 Rogers Advertising & Promotion Commission 2016 DIRECTORS Business After Hours 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Greg Fogle, Nabholz Construction 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce David Hale, Digital Printing Solutions Mellow Mushroom Rick McWhirt, Bekaert Corporation Jeff Ratcliff 9.16 Cameron Smith, Cameron Smith & Associates 9.15 Government Affairs/Large Industry Council Meeting Angie Tucker-Ridley, Tucker Furniture & Appliance Chamber University 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Topic: Legal Entities Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 DIRECTORS 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tabi Lipscomb, Arvest Benton County Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce 9.22 Jeff Wood, Tyson Foods Kristen Boozman, Portfolio Real Estate Board of Directors Meeting Mauricio Herrera, Legal Center of NWA 9.20 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. J.D. Davis, AMP Sign & Banner Coffee Connection **Special Date** Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Frank Bailey, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Crain Hyundai of Bentonville For information on other meetings happening at the 2018 DIRECTORS chamber or around town visit RogersLowell.com Jon Harrell, Generations Bank Keri Earwood, Shelter Insurance 9.21 Jeff Milford, AEP/SWEPCO Member Orientation Tina Winham, NUK – USA 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Dennis Ferguson, Simmons Bank David Roth, WorkMatters Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

9.28 Business to Business Luncheon EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Jeremy Barclay - Northwest Health System NWACC Shewmaker Center Jerry Carmichael - TY North America - LLC Mike Clawson - Del Monte Foods - Inc. For information on other upcoming events visit the Bob Clinard - Benton County Judge complete calendar online at RogersLowell.com Dr. Janie Darr - Rogers Public Schools Rich Davis - Black Hills Energy Mike Dodge - Carroll Electric Coop. Corp. Sandy Edwards - Crystal Bridges Museum Dan Hendrix - Arkansas World Trade Center Greg Hines - Mayor - City of Rogers Dr. Evelynn Jorgenson - NWACC President Peter Lane - Walton Arts Center View complete calendar David Lang - Embassy Suites NWA Eldon Long - Mayor - City of Lowell at RogersLowell.com Charles Nevin - Advantage Sales & Marketing Dawn Spragg - CUMC Thom Stathakis - Everett Buick GMC Chris Sultemeier - Walmart Dick Trammel - Arkansas Highway Commission Mike Williams - NWA Emerging Leaders (WorkMatters) Paid for through Periodical “Chamber Voice” (USPS 492950) is published monthly in January, February, DIVISION CHAIRS March, May, June, July, August, September, October Community Development - Tina Winham November and December; (semi-monthly in April) by Membership Services - Keri Earwood the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Economic Development - Jeff Milford 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Periodical postage Government Affairs- Jerry Carmichael paid at Rogers, AR. Convention & Visitors Bureau - David Lang Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce AUDIT COMMITTEE 317 West Walnut Street POSTMASTER send address changes to: David Hale Rogers, Arkansas 72756 ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Frank Bailey P: (479) 636-1240 F: (479) 636-5485 NEWSLETTER, 317 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756. Jon Harrell

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Raymond Burns, CCE Brad Phillips Amy Gober Kelly Parker President/CEO Vice President of Marketing Communications Director of Community Development Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager | Visit Rogers [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

J.R. Shaw Jon Moran Jacque Eakins Katie Wright Executive Director/Senior Vice President | Visit Rogers Vice President of Government Affairs Account Executive Assistant to the President [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Shelle Summers, IOM Karen Wagaman Marni Rogers Ashley Matsumura Senior Vice President of Membership Services Vice President of Downtown Development Member Relations Manager Information Specialist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Steve Cox Judy Diffee Nick Smith Amanda Mills Senior Vice President of Economic Development Finance Manager Creative Services Manager Information Specialist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Vickie Grotts Brooklynn Wiley Erin Jernigan Vice President of Accounting & Finance Director of Special Events Convention Sales Manager | Visit Rogers 2 [email protected] Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 [email protected] [email protected] ...Continued from Page 1 Management Track Management Track bers and non-members opportunities to affordably Seminar | From Peer to Supervisor Three Difficult Conversations: Seminars on Change, showcase their products and services to attendees. Presenter | Sue Sedberry, Sr Director Category Develop- Conflict Management, and Coaching There are two exhibit space options for trade show ment at Advantage Solutions Presenters | exhibitors (A & B) based upon location within the • Grace Judson, Author and “Instigator of Exhibit Hall. Trade show booth pricing does not Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track Meaningful Strategic Change” at GraceJudson.com include Conference tickets. Conference tickets are Seminar | How to Win with Email Marketing and • Amanda Danish, Director of Shopper Strategy at purchased separately. Facebook Advertising Saatchi & Saatchi X MEMBER Presenter | Kimberly Beer with Constant Contact • Corey Stanford, President and Principal Coach of Class A Booth $550 Stanford Consulting Group Class B Booth $425 HR Track Seminar | View from the Seat at the Table: A Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track NON-MEMBER Panel Discussion Small Business Funding Sources and Cash Flow for Class A Booth $675 Panel | Established Businesses: A Panel Discussion Class B Booth $550 • Sheila Moss, Moderator, Founder of Information Panel | Solutions • Martha Londagin, Moderator, Business Booth pricing includes a 10’ X 8’ booth space • Cindy Bassett, SHRM-CP, PHR, Panelist, Director Consultant with the Walton College Arkansas Small with pipe and drape, a 6’ table with covering and of HR at Bella Vista POA Business and Technology Development Center two chairs, and one standard 110-volt electrical • Debbie McCloud, Panelist, Interim Associate • Steve Butler, CPA, JD, Panelist, Partner at Keith, outlet. Please note that Conference tickets must be Vice Chancellor for HR at the University of Arkansas Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik purchased separately. An added-value benefit for • Rhonda Houser, Panelist, HR Manager at Crystal • Tom Gazaway, Panelist, Founder of LenCred exhibitors is the extensive advertising and promo- Bridges Museum of American Art tional campaign that the Chamber will be doing in HR Track advance with its local media partners to generate 11:30 a.m. - Noon | Exhibit Hall Trade Show Seminar | Diversity and Inclusion in the 21st Century awareness of NWA BizCon 2016 and drive traffic to Presenter | Danielle Wood, Director and Equal Employ- it during the day. Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon and Keynote Speaker ment Opportunity Officer at the University of Arkansas Autumn Manning, Co-Founder and CEO of YouEarnedIt Sponsorship Opportunities — Bottom’s Up: Creating an Employee-Driven 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | “Gone in 60 Seconds” (G60) Eleva- Sponsorship of NWA BizCon 2016 enables you Approach to Employee Engagement tor Pitch Competition Presented by Cox Business to effectively promote your business to influential businesspeople in Northwest Arkansas. It’s a perfect 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Trade Show 5:30 p.m. | Event Closes forum to establish new business partnerships, clients and customers. Contact Membership Services now 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Concurrent Professional *Opening and Luncheon Keynote Speakers and at (479) 636-1240 or membershipservices@roger- Development Seminars* | Break-out Sessions Professional Development Seminar and Speakers slowell.com to explore sponsorship options that will Subject to Change. deliver the most exposure for your budget. Management Track Seminar | What’s Your Brand? Ways to Participate “Gone in 60 Seconds” Elevator Pitch Presenter | Sheila Pierson, Author and Training and Lead- If you plan to attend the conference, exhibit Competition ership Development Manager for Ozark Mountain Poultry in the trade show or become a sponsor, learn Back by popular demand in 2016, the “Gone more about conference tickets and exhibit booth in 60 Seconds” (G60) Elevator Pitch competition Entrepreneur/Small Biz Track pricing at RogersLowell.com. Conference tickets will return this year for entrepreneurs to pitch their Seminar | From Expert to Small Business Owner: are sold separately from trade show exhibit space. business ideas to a panel of judges who are local, A Panel Discussion Email [email protected] to successful entrepreneurs and business executives. Presenters| explore sponsorships. Two cash prizes will be awarded. Judges will choose • Jayshica Amargos, Moderator and Panelist, a winner and attendees will decide the “People’s Co-Founder and Chief Mindful Officer of Conference Tickets Choice” winner. Even if you’re not participating it’s a iMindful Studios Your NWA BizCon conference ticket includes the lot of fun to attend! • Alex Ahmad, Panelist, COO of WhyteSpyder Opening Session and Speaker, Professional Develop- • Rafel Rios, Panelist, Owner of Yeyo’s Mexican Grill ment Seminars, Luncheon and Keynote Speaker, Kick-Off Party October 31 on the • Stennett Thompkins, Panelist, AAA Insurance entrance to the Exhibit Hall Trade Show and G60 Rooftop Patio Elevator Pitch Competition. Mark your calendar for October 31 to attend the HR Track $129 Individual Kick-Off Party held exclusively for Chamber mem- Seminar | A New Look at Harassment Prevention $99 Military / Veteran bers, NWA BizCon exhibitors, speakers and sponsors. Presenter | Darrin Coon, SHRM-SCP, Business and HR $495 5-Pack* SAVE $150 The party combines fun networking with delicious Manager for John Brown University $900 10-Pack* SAVE $390 food, drinks and fantastic door prizes all outside on a * For attendees from the same company rooftop patio overlooking the beautiful Pinnacle Hills 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Trade Show area of Rogers. The Party will be held at Crossland Trade Show Exhibit Space Construction Company, Inc.’s offices at 1800 S. 52nd 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Concurrent Professional A limited number of premium exhibit booths St., Ste. 410 in Rogers located in the Pinnacle Hills area Development Seminars* | Break-out Sessions remain for the event offering both Chamber mem- near the John Q. Hammons Convention Center.

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RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 3 Study Substantiates Importance of Career and Technical Education in High School

he 2016-2017 school year is going to be the students opportunities to obtain both NCCER Education department is to offer quality career another great year for Career and Techni- and OSHA industry certifications. and technical education programs that align cal Education (CTE) in the Rogers Public with workforce demands and support the pro- Schools. Plans are underway for an exten- Expanded CTE Programs jected job growth within the local and regional Tsive renovation project to the career center facilities, In addition to the new CTE programs, there area. Rogers Public Schools offers a wide variety new and expanded career programs, even more are also existing CTE programs that will be of career and technical programs that equip opportunities for students to participate in career expanded on the secondary campuses. The Proj- students with academic, technical and employ- and work-related experiences, and opportunities for ect Lead The Way Engineering program, which ability skills that will prepare them for college the district CTE department faculty to establish new began at Heritage High School last year, will be and career pathways. Another important com- partnerships with local business and industry. expanded to include courses on the Rogers High ponent includes providing opportunities for The Rogers Public Schools offers oppor- School campus this year. Opportunities for stu- students to obtain industry certifications that tunities for all students to participate in career dents to attend courses offered by the Secondary verify a proficiency level of skills recognized by and technical education courses. A recent Career Center will also be expanded through both business and industry. educational research study entitled, Career on-site and off-site classes, and opportunities for The Rogers Public Schools Career and and Technical Education in High School: Does students to participate in career experiences and Technical department looks forward to another It Improve Student Outcomes? substantiates to earn industry certifications will be expanded to great year and the opportunities to continue the importance of offering quality career and include both Saturday and after school sessions. working with its local industry partners, the technical programs. The research study was Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, CTE | Aligning with Workforce the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Com- and was based on Arkansas career and technical Demands and Supporting Job Growth merce, as they strive to serve both the students education related data. The study includes com- The mission of the Career and Technical and the community. pelling data and information about the critical role that CTE courses play in preparing students for both college and careers following high 1 APRIL 2016 school graduation, as well as the significant impact on future wage earnings for students CAREER AND who participated in career and technical education programs in high school. TECHNICAL EDUCATION On August 11, Dr. Jake Walker, who was instrumental in compiling the data used in the Fordham Institute study, presented the research IN HIGH SCHOOL: study findings to the Rogers Public Schools CTE DOES IT IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES? teachers and district administration. The research study and data will help facilitate the discussions focusing on continued development and refine- ment of the district’s CTE programs to insure that ...... students are afforded equitable access to career ...... and technical programs that will prepare them ...... for successful careers following high school grad- . . .

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for careers relating to carpentry, mechanical, plumb- . ing, electrical, HVAC, and construction management. The planned renovations to the career center building will include the addition of a Construction Trades shop area that will provide students opportunities to gain knowledge of, experience with, and exposure SHAUN M. DOUGHERTY Foreword and Executive Summary by to industry standard equipment. The program will Michael J. Petrilli and Dara Zeehandelaar utilize the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum and will offer

4 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 Impact Possible 2021 | Five-Year Economic Development Plan Launches

he Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local governments, community organizations, businesses and community lead- Key Areas of Implementation | ers, launched its Impact Possible 2021 campaign this summer, an aggressive economic development and business expansion and attraction plan. The Tcampaign’s primary goal is to build a cooperative vision while raising necessary funds to achieve five-year (2017-2021) measurable goals in five key areas of implementation. Business Business Workforce Advocacy and Quality of Retention and Recruitment and Partnership Outreach Life/Downtown Expansion/ Marketing Development Redevelopment SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAMBER’S Entrepreneurship IMPACT POSSIBLE 2021 (2017-2021) INITIATIVES

Aggressively boost the businessBusiness outreach Retention program focusing and on Expansion/Entrepreneurship creating opportunities for growth. Continue providing low or no cost services to Chamber members. Empower entrepreneurial businesses through education, training, development.

Maintain role as identifier for regional Businesscommunity developmentRecruitment initiatives. and Marketing Work with Northwest Arkansas Council to implement strategic economic development marketing plan. Confirm the target market industry clusters, aggressively market and promote the Northwest Arkansas area to other areas across our nation and the globe. Involve existing businesses in determining the pos- sibility of their suppliers establishing facilities in the region.

Link businesses, job seekers and educatorsWorkforce to support job Partnership readiness/preparation Development for those entering workforce or seeking additional training. Engage employers in workforce programming decisions through workshops and focus groups. Continue awakening job readiness for students after secondary education. Further develop, recruit and retain the next generation of business and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas.

Advocate for pro-business, transportation, infrastructureAdvocacy funding and and Outreach quality of life issues of importance to Northwest Arkansas. Build relationships with legislators, influence desired outcomes on both state, federal policies and legislation affecting Northwest Arkansas businesses and listen and communicate with updates and input. Promote economic development and other key inter- ests of the Northwest Arkansas business community.

Leverage City of Rogers’ investmentQuality in downtown of Life/Downtown revitalization and Vision Redevelopment 2030, and the Downtown Master Plan. Promote the area as a premier destination, capture investment and growth opportunities within the urban core. Facilitate and collaborate with strategic partners. Engage and seek community for new entrepreneurial ideas for improving community greenways and trails.

Your Investment Makes an Impact! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STRATEGIC PLAN CALL (479) 636-1240 & ASK FOR JEFFERY COMPTON, CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 5 New DOL Overtime Rule – What Should You Do Now? | FREE Seminar and Lunch hamber University presents The DOL’s • What the FLSA requires in general; and covenants not to compete. Jackson also New Overtime Rule is Final: What Should • What changes to the FLSA’s regulations will defends employers in federal and state court liti- You Do Now? seminar on October 4 from go into effect on December 1; gation and appeals involving claims under Title VII 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rogers- • Who the changes will affect and how to tran- of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with CLowell Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown sition employees from salaried to hourly if Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act Rogers. The seminar is free and lunch included. necessary; and and the Arkansas Civil Rights Act. Jackson is listed Registration is required and limited to the first 40 • What traps to avoid after the new rules go among The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers people who register (RSVP) at RogersLowell.com. into effect. USA “Leaders in Their Field” and Mid-South Super Registration is now open. This session will improve your understand- Lawyers, and has an AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 ing of the FLSA in general as well as regulation Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell. About the Seminar | changes, and will prepare you to properly classify The DOL’s New Overtime Rule is Final: your employees NOW, in advance of the imple- Presenting Sponsor | What Should You Do Now? mentation of the changes. It has been more than 10 years since the Department of Labor (DOL) made major changes About the Presenter | to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s regulations. As Stuart Jackson heads up Continuing Education Sponsor | of December 1, one of those changes will be that Wright Lindsey Jennings LLP’s the minimum salary level for exempt employees Labor and Employment Team. will more than double. The DOL estimates that He advises employers on com- more than 50,000 employees in Arkansas will be pliance with civil rights laws Speaker Provided By | impacted by the updated rule. Learn how to avoid and developing personnel poli- Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP risk and possible liability by learning: cies, employment agreements Lunch Provided By | Legacy Capital Group SAVE THE DATE Do You Have Open Positions? Post to the RogersLowell.com

2016 NWA Fall Job Fair | The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Com- merce offers an online Job Bank available at Wednesday, October 5 no cost to members. The Job Bank enables members to post open positions along with Frisco Station Mall job descriptions and requirements. This free service is available only to members, in Rogers however, available jobs may be viewed by anyone visiting RogersLowell.com.

THE LARGEST & LONGEST RUNNING JOB FAIRS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS web.rogerslowell.com/jobbank

6 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 Visit Rogers | See YOU in September Visit StayinRogers.com for a Complete List of Accommo- dations. A Room for Every Taste. And Every Budget. #RogersRocks

Bikes, Blues, & BBQ | The Walmart AMP September 21-24, 2016

The 2016 rally will mark the 17th anniver- sary of Bikes, Blues, & BBQ, the largest nonprofit, family-friendly motorcycle rally in the United States benefiting local charities. Last year, it was estimated that over 400,000 people attended the rally from all 50 states and many other coun- September 1, 2016 | An Evening larity when they rose to international fame in 1993 tries. Admission to the rally is free! Visit Bikes- with Styx with Honeyjack with the rock anthem “Shine.” The multi-platinum BluesandBBQ.org for a complete list of activities The six men com- quintet has been making music for two decades and venue schedules. prising Styx have com- and has a catalog of #1 hits under their belts. Col- mitted to rocking the lective Soul—consisting of Ed Roland (vocals/key- Arkansas Razorbacks Football | Paradise together with board/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Jesse Fayetteville Games audiences far and wide Triplett (lead guitar) Will Turpin (bass) and Johnny by entering their second Rabb (drums)—helped shape and define alterna- decade of averaging over tive rock with their unique sound and attitude. 100 shows a year, and each one of them is com- mitted to making the next show better than the Rogers Aquatics Center | Last Day last. Styx draws from over four decades of barn of the 2016 Season is Monday, burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard- September 5, 2016. driving deep cuts. Rogers Aquatics Center is three acres of water September 3, 2016 | Louisiana Tech fun! Enjoy a leisure pool, six-lane competition September 17, 2016 | Texas State September 6, 2016 | Goo Goo pool, lazy river, plunge pool with a rock climbing FoxSports’ Stewart Mandell recently released his Dolls with Collective Soul wall, tot pool for little ones, slides, food, pavilions, Top 25 rankings and while Arkansas didn’t make it, Multi-platinum, and so much more! Visit RogersAR.gov/aquatics- plenty of teams they play do. In all, half of Arkansas’ Grammy-nominated center to learn more. games will be against teams in the poll. The poll is band Goo Goo Dolls— topped by Alabama at No. 1. The Razorbacks will made up of John Rzeznik host the Tide, LSU (No. 4), Ole Miss (No. 18) and (vocals/guitar) and Robby Florida (No. 24) all at Razorback Stadium this season. Takac (bass)—come to the Walmart AMP in sup- Arkansas will go to Fort Worth to take on No. 6 TCU port of their new album Boxes. The Goo Goo and then to Dallas to face No. 22 Texas A&M. Dolls are one of the most globally respected and Arkansas is set to begin Bret Bielema’s fourth influential forces in popular music, selling over 10 season with the Hogs. They are coming off an 8-5 million albums since 1986. They have scored 14 season that saw them start 2-4 and then only lose Top 10 radio hits (more than any other artist in the once in the final seven games. history of the Hot AC format), including “Name,” Book your Razorbacks September weekends “Slide” and “Iris,” the latter spent nearly 12 straight in Rogers! Enjoy shopping, dining, and a variety of months on the Billboard charts and held the #1 hotel accommodations that make Rogers the perfect position for 17 consecutive weeks. destination for your Northwest Arkansas getaway! Born during the rise of grunge and alternative Woo Pig Sooie! rock, Collective Soul broke into mainstream popu-

RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 7 Rogers Cycling Festival Expands in 2016

he The Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders kicked off the Rogers Cycling Festival in Rogers on July 22-24 featuring an expanded menu of seven cycling events. There were opportunities for all skill levels and events for road cyclists and mountain bike enthusiasts. Two of the events, a 3-person team time trial and a road race, were USA Cycling sanctioned. The Rogers Cycling Festival is supported in part by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. TAll proceeds from the event go towards great cycling causes. The Rogers Cycling Festival beneficiaries include Rogers Community Bike Program, Pedal It Forward NWA, Ozark Off Road Cyclists, and the Boston Mountain Cyclists clubs. RACES AND RESULTS

A two-person mountain bike relay format on the A first year event that showcased the bikes pro- Road Edition new single track trails at Lake Atalanta Park. Two vided from the Rogers Community Bike Program This 11-mile mass start time trial began in Down- categories: Sport and Novice. Total prize payout: by having participants race over the course, all town Rogers, and raced to Avoca and back with merchandise valued at $500. using the same bikes that you see at various trail the goal of beating the Arkansas & Missouri OPEN CATEGORY | heads. Participants had one block to show who Railroad train back to downtown... as well as the Darren Giertz & Ryan Amthauer (Team Mojo) was the fastest on a cruiser! mountain bikers. All who beat the train won an OPEN CATEGORY | engraved railroad spike. Jeremiah Stone WINNERS | 1st Male - Derek Yorek 1st Female - Carolyn Irvin

Mountain Edition A relaxed, family friendly 1.26-mile course laid on the brick streets of historic Downtown Rogers. Mountain bike racers covered approximately six Prizes were awarded to the best poker hands. miles over the new single track trails at Lake Ata- There were a lot of winners! lanta Park with a joint finish to beat the A&M train This was the first year for this event, the Rogers and road bike racers. All who beat the train won an Area Trail Supporters (RATS) partnered with the engraved railroad spike. A USA Cycling sanctioned road Festival to host a kids’ mountain bike race. The WINNERS | race held on a 6.1-mile loop in course was setup using the lower level trails 1st Male - Terry Coddington the Walnut Valley area outside around the Pleasant Ridge Rd. tract and was tar- 1st Female - Adriana Perez of northeast Rogers. Total prize payout: over $2,000 in cash and geted to kids 5-10 years old. merchandise. WINNERS | WOMEN’S OPEN WINNER | 1st Male | Garrett Madick Erin Dolan (Team SBC) 1st Female| Clara Becknell WOMEN’S 3/4 WINNER | Hannah Jordan JUNIOR WINNER | Issac Vanderhoff MEN’S 1/2/3 WINNER | A 3-person USA Cycling sanctioned team trial for Kevin Solomon (Team CARVE) road cyclists over a 10-mile course on N. Arkansas MEN’S MASTERS WINNER | St./Old Wire Rd. from Rogers to Avoca and back. Total Janne Hamalainen (Team Tulsa Wheelmen) prize payout: over $1,400 in cash and merchandise. MEN’S 3/4 WINNER | 1ST PLACE OPEN | Brad Loyd (Team First City Cycling) Russell Worley, Andrew Evans, Thomas Brown MEN’S 4/5 WINNER | (Team Experience Fayetteville Cycling) Josh Moore 1ST PLACE MEN’S 4/5 | MEN’S 5 WINNER | Steven Dodge, Nathan Payne, Michael Levitsky Michael Huffaker (Team Health South) MEN’S CITIZENS WINNER | 1ST PLACE WOMEN’S OPEN | Matt Harp Susann Szmania, Emmanuelle Buron, Maggie Pickhardt (Team CARVE She-Beasts) Photography of the event used on this page provided by Novo Studio

8 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 New Event Celebrated Teachers Making a Difference

crowd of nearly 1,000 Rogers Public recipients nominated by administrators and chosen School administrators and teachers gath- by the prizes’ donors. These were a $10,000 Home ered in Rogers Wednesday, August 10 at Makeover given to Christa Ricks by Sam’s Furniture, the first-ever Thank-A-Teacher Celebra- and a 1-Year Lease on a 2016 Buick Encore given to Ation Presented by Sam’s Furniture. The inaugural Rhonda Leichliter by Everett Buick GMC. event was held at Rogers High School and honored Joe Donaldson, representing Sam’s Furniture, teachers who are making a big difference not only in the Presenting Sponsor of Thank-A-Teacher Celebra- our local community but also the state. tion, said, “Though we can never thank our teachers Members of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber enough, this event is all about letting them know of Commerce donated nearly 50 prizes totaling over how we appreciate all that they do for us and our $18,000 to both say thank you and reward Rogers children.” Other event sponsors included Platinum teachers for their commitment to education and the Sponsor Everett Buick GMC, and Silver Sponsors First community. Two special prizes were also given to Security Bank and MedExpress Urgent Care. Raymond Burns, President/CEO of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce stressed the importance of the event designed to thank teachers saying, “Teachers give our children so much: a boost of confidence when needed; extra help when they are having trouble learning; and a welcoming presence in the classroom. Our teachers also use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of workforce that will keep our businesses Pictured left to right are Thomas Stathakis for Everett Buick GMC, and our community thriving well into the future.” Rhonda Leichliter (winner of a 1-Year Lease on a 2016 Buick Encore) from Rogers New Technology High School, Christa Ricks (winner Platinum Sponsor | Silver Sponsors | of the $10,000 Home Makeover) from Rogers High School, and Joe Donaldson for Sam’s Furniture from the Thank-A-Teacher Cel- Presenting Sponsor | ebration Presented by Sam’s Furniture held at Rogers High School August 10.

Event Welcomes Teachers Back to School and Showcases Member Businesses

he Education Committee of the Rogers- by Starbuck’s Coffee. Close to 1,000 faculty and Special Thanks to Our Sponsors | Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce staff of the public schools, charter schools, private Presenting Sponsor | Platinum Sponsor | hosted the annual Teacher Education schools and the community college attended. Fair & Appreciation Breakfast Friday, Eighty-nine Chamber member companies took TAugust 12 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at Rogers High advantage of the opportunity to purchase exhibit School. This year’s education fair and breakfast space and present their products and services. (50% Black & PMS 187c) Gold Sponsors | was presented by Hight-Jackson Associates, P.A. Members also showed support by providing give- Breakfast was provided by McDonald’s and Mercy aways for classroom use and donating door prizes Health Northwest Arkansas and coffee provided for teachers to take back to the classroom. Silver Sponsors |

Bronze Sponsors |

RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 9 Canterbury Wins Walmart FLW Tour on Beaver Lake Presented by Jack Link’s

April | 2016 - In one of the most dramatic good right now, and the best anglers in the world Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices finishes in FLW history, Quaker State pro Scott were right behind me. I knew that I was going in Minneapolis, FLW conducts more than 235 Canterbury of Springville, Alabama, brought a to have to catch 15 pounds today to even have bass-fishing tournaments annually across the five-bass limit to the scale weighing 17 pounds a shot, and to go out and catch 17 – I have truly United States and sanctions tournaments in Can- even to win the Walmart FLW Tour at Beaver Lake been blessed.” ada, China, Mexico and South Korea. presented by Jack Link’s April 17 and the top prize Canterbury won the tournament by covering of $125,000. new water each day in pockets and coves up the Save The Tournament Date | Canterbury’s four-day total of 62 pounds, 7 White River. April 27-30, 2017 ounces narrowly edged out day two leader Darrel The 2017 season will feature six tournaments, Robertson (61-4) who finished second and Key- World’s Largest broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports stone Light pro Jeff Sprague (60-13) in third place. Tournament-Fishing Organization Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fish- “Beaver Lake has been pretty special,” said FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing ing Network, which will showcase the best bass Canterbury, who earned the first FLW Tour win organization, providing anglers of all skill levels anglers in the world competing in the most com- of his career and surpassed $1 million dollars in the opportunity to compete for millions in prize petitive circuit in the sport. The tournament will career earnings with FLW. “This lake is fishing so money in 2016 across five tournament circuits. be in Rogers on April 27-30, 2017.

10 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 Lowell Native and World War II American veterans of the two World Wars. Pay- Veteran Elza Tucker Honored ing tribute to those veterans is a way to express July | 2016 – Lowell native and World War II France’s gratitude toward those who risked their veteran Elza Tucker was honored July 8 with the lives defending liberty. French Legion of Honor for his service during the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. A week shy of Tucker’s Community Service his 98th birthday, the award was presented by Tucker has an elementary school named U.S. Senator John Boozman to Tucker during a after him in Lowell and he continues to be a ceremony at the Lowell City Hall. part of the community. He volunteers with the Lowell City Museum and works on Fridays at The Legion of Honor Arvest Bank giving popcorn to customers. In Tucker served with the 2nd Armored Divi- addition, the prestigious Elbert S. Graham/Elza sion, first stepped on French soil on Omaha Beach Tucker Award is given by the Rogers-Lowell Area on June 9, 1944. The Legion of Honor, established Chamber of Commerce each year at its annual in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, is the highest banquet recognizing an individual for his or her decoration bestowed in France. The Ambassador significant contribution to the betterment of the of France to the United States regularly honors Lowell community.

3rd Friday on the Bricks Returns to Downtown Rogers Fall | 2016 – Main Street Rogers, Inc. has announced the return of 3rd Friday on the Bricks! Downtown Rogers will host local artists, photographers, musicians, and food trucks, and offer special events and sales on the third Friday of each month this fall. Many downtown businesses will also remain open late during these special Friday evenings on the bricks, and as part of the festivities, a movie will be shown at the Downtown Rogers Farmers Market, free of charge to the public.

2016 3rd Friday Dates Announcing the All-New Beer, Music, which includes a Fayettechill t-shirt, AMP Fest September 16 | October 21 Tech Festival at Walmart AMP growler, access to VIP lounge and additional November 18 | December 16 October | 2016 – The Walmart AMP is perks. Tickets can be purchased in person at the excited to present an all-new beer, music and Walmart AMP Box Office in Rogers, Walton Arts The historic downtown district has some- tech festival this fall. The inaugural AMP Fest will Center Box Office in Nadine Baum Studios in thing for everyone, including art galleries, vin- take place on Sunday, October 2 from 2:00 p.m. Fayetteville, by calling (479) 443-5600 or visiting tage book stores, antique shops, food trucks, to 6:00 p.m. and combines the best in live music, www.amptickets.com. restaurants and bars, coffee shops, baker- craft beer and the next generation of technol- The one-day festival will include unlimited free ies with sweet treats, furniture and interior ogy. The festival will feature cutting edge games samples of craft beer from Fossil Cove, Apple Blossom, design shops, ladies clothing stores, a store for and tech activations, live music on three stages Core Brewing and a number of other local breweries engraved items and awards, the Daisy Air Gun and craft beer from over 20 local, regional and as well as national and regional breweries like Laguni- Museum, Arkansas Public Theatre, Rogers His- national breweries. Organized by Walton Arts tas, Lost Forty and Mother’s Brewing. AMP Fest will torical Museum and more. Center’s Corporate Leadership Council, AMP Fest play host to a number of artists including DJ Mix Mas- The 3rd Friday on the Bricks event is a per- is designed to raise awareness of Walton Arts ter Mike, Arkansauce, Mountain Sprout and Goose, fect opportunity to discover all Downtown Rog- Center’s various education initiatives with all with more artist announcements coming soon. ers has to offer. With great food, quality art, and proceeds benefiting Arts Education programs at Attendees will also be able to pay to play with cutting outstanding shopping, these evenings promise Walton Arts Center. edge technology and explore a variety of interactive hours of fun for visitors of all ages. Tickets are on sale now and prices range experiences such as Samsung Virtual Reality and Artists or vendors wishing to participate from $40 for general admission and $95 for VIP, video game competitions on the AMP video walls. should contact Jessica Rush at [email protected].

RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 11 Welcome NEW MEMBERS | July 2016

Aflac Hansen Design and Construction Seal-Smart Kristy DeLozier Erik Hansen William Vermillion 1391 Plaza Place, Ste. B, Springdale, AR 72762 Rogers, AR 72758 P.O. Box 667, Monett, MO 65708 (479) 365-3098 | aflac.com (479) 685-7944 | Find Us on Facebook (877) 273-2511 | seal-smart.com Insurance Contractors - Building, General, Home Home Improvement & Remodeling Club Tan Inc. (Opening Soon) Mt. Carmel Community in Bentonville (Opening Soon) Shop for Mankind Boutique Randy Burleson Lisa Wolfe Caitlin Shemin Bentonville, AR 72712 3800 S.W. Mt. Carmel Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712 5001 W. Pauline Whitaker Pkwy., Rogers, AR 72758 clubtan.com (479) 866-7011 | mtcarmelcommunity.com (479) 372-4241 | ShopForMankind.com Tanning Salon Retirement Living - Assisted or Independent Clothing - Retail Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette The Original Rogers Farmers Market The Social Taco Landon Ward Kimberly Scott Stephanie and Fernando Martinez 809 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR 72758 100 N. Dixieland Rd., Rogers, AR 72756 2882 W. Walnut St., Ste. 1, Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 601-3030 | LandonWardSells.com (479) 246-8383 | rogersfarmersmarket.com (479) 633-8055 | thesocialtaco.com Real Estate - Commercial and Residential Farmers Market Restaurant - Mexican Decorating Den Interiors Premier Home Staging and Design Spectrum Brands Lynne Jackson of Northwest Arkansas, LLC Kenneth Medlin Rogers, AR 72756 Donna Lamb 3101 S. E. Macy Rd., Bentonville, AR 72712 (479) 619-8873 | lynnejackson.decoratingden.com Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 254-1726 | spectrumbrands.com/ Interior Decorators & Designers (479) 866-9893 | premierhomestagingnwa.com Consumer Packaged Goods Real Estate - Home Staging Service Foghorn’s Wings, Burgers & More Walter’s Boot & Shoe Repair Jeff Hodges PRN Medical Services (Opening Soon) Aaron and Kim Walter 1815 Green Acres Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701 Karen Stewart 118 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 527-9464 | foghornswings.com 100 N. 8th St., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 651-8887 | Find Us on Facebook 1545 W. 15th St., Ste. 1, Fayetteville, AR 72701 PRNMedStaff.net Shoe Repair (479) 935-4757 | foghornswings.com Home Health Services 1100 S. 48th Place, Springdale, AR 72764 (479) 717-2020 | foghornswings.com 2221 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR 72756 (479) 633-8422 | foghornswings.com Restaurant - Bar and Grill 2016 Fall Golf Tournament September 9 ut your foursome together, practice your putts and swing into action at Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club for our annual Fall Golf Tournament. Treat clients to an afternoon of golf to help seal the deal or say thank you for their business. Invite your employees to show them how much they are appreciated. It’s a great event P for networking and building your relationships in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, for only $500 per team. Enjoy a Day on the Course | Contests, Increase Your Company’s Exposure Special Thanks to Our Current Sponsors | Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food Sponsorships provide your company rec- Players may test their skills in the hole-in- ognition and visibility as well as a tournament one contest, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin team and are available at a variety of price points and putting contests to win prizes. Prizes will also to suit your budget. For sponsorship details, be awarded for top finishing teams. Each golfer contact Brooklynn Wiley at (479) 619-3190 receives complimentary snacks and beverages. or [email protected]. Golfers will also enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Golden Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers. Register Your Team Today Tee times are 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Lunch is Don’t Miss the 19th Hole Celebration served at noon in the Club House. Contact Brook- The 19th Hole Party begins around 5:00 p.m. lynn Wiley at (479) 636-1240 or brooklynn@Roger- and features delicious food sponsored by Golden sLowell.com for more details and assistance. Corral/K-MAC Catering of Rogers. This is a fun celebration of the day where tournament winners are www.mcgheeinsurancenwa.com announced. We’ll serve up lots of refreshing beverages and fun.

12 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 July 2016

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sponsor |

Jerry Tucker Agency - Johnson Insurance Agency Rapha Center for Women’s Farmers Insurance 805 N. 20th Pl., Ste. 1, Rogers Ministries, Inc. 1188 N. Salem Rd., Ste. 4, Fayetteville 1110 W. Poplar St., Ste. B, Rogers

Learn more about your Chamber of Commerce and the programs that benefit you and your business at Member Orientation. Here’s an opportunity to familiarize yourself and your employees with all of the benefits available Wednesday, September 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. through your Chamber membership. You’ll learn more Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce about the Chamber’s website and how it helps to pro- 317 W. Walnut St. | Rogers mote your business, and more about Chamber adver- Free and Open to Members | Registration Required tising media to incorporate into your marketing plan.

Presenting Sponsor | It’s an excellent overview of Chamber network- Platinum Sponsor | ing events and other programs all designed to help Woodland Research Northwest 609 W. Dyke Rd., Rogers grow your business and make the most of your membership. Please register as space is limited to the first 30 respondents.

Congratulations Edward Fillmore | Ambassador of the Second Quarter

Q&A | Get to Know Edward Fillmore, Ambassador of the Second Quarter

Q: What is your position and how long have you new businesses and business owners moving to worked at Legacy National Bank? Rogers, and meeting existing ones that want to Retail and Business Development, and I’ve grow their business. worked for them since November of 2015. Q: What other organizations are you involved in? Q: How long have you been an Ambassador? Boys and Girls Club, United Way and Business Since January of 2016. Network International (BNI).

Q: Why did you decide to become involved with the Ambassador Committee? I wanted to represent Legacy National Bank in the community in which we have a presence.

Q: What is your favorite part about being an Ambassador? Being a good steward in the community, networking with fellow Ambassadors and meeting

RogersLowell.com | SEPTEMBER2016 13 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | July 2016

30+ years Tatum-Smith Engineers, Inc. 2-5 years Red Carpet Salon & Spa Design Travel - 31 years U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Benton County Gun Works Say Cheez Photo Booth Walker & Associates Realtors, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters Servpro 21-30 years Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Branch Photography SPMI - My HR Professionals Eureka Pizza Camping World RV Sales Therapon Skin Health Gray Matters, LLC 6-10 years Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Northwest Arkansas Council 3E Software, Inc. Club Tan Inc. Whispering Hills Cabins, LLC Northwest Arkansas Pool and Spa Arkansas State Teachers Association Dream Design Events LLC Sweetser Construction Beavers Eye Care, Inc. Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas 1 year Bella Vista Property Owners Association Edward Jones, Sonny Brainerd, Financial The Blind Lady of NWA 11-20 years BodyScan for Health, Inc. Advisor Bonnor Orthodontics Absolute Security, Fire & Design Inc. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks EMBytz, LLC B’s Closet Advanced Information Management, LLC Camp Bow Wow Five Guys Burgers and Fries Edward Jones - Fred Fryer, Financial Advisor Alzheimer’s Association Casey Lock & Key, Inc. Frazier Law Firm, PLC Gusano’s of Rogers ARC Construction & Development, Inc. Catering Unlimited The Green Box Resale Shoppe Joplimo Mattress Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Central Research, Inc. Houlihan’s NWA Identity Shield Cooper Communities/CRI The Computer Hut Jana Della Rosa For State Representative Ozark Regional Vein Center & Renew The Frame Shoppe Domino’s District 90 Aesthetics at Pinnacle Point Heartland Honda Powerhouse Fast Lane Entertainment Juice Plus Pinnacle Roofing Hudson & Associates, Inc. Handymann Matters of NWA KPMG, LLP Starbucks Coffee Keypoint Church Harps Food Store, Inc. Marty’s Jr’s Mobile Detail Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. KNWA / KFTA John Brown University Rogers Center MC Petroleum Modern Fence & Supply Co., Inc. Kelly Services Mercury Title Old Town Dry Cleaners Pinnacle Chiropractic & Family Wellness, Museum of Native American History Pile’s Concrete Inc. PLLC Northwest Arkansas Project Management Premier Moving and Storage Scott Frame and Art Institute Slim Chickens Restaurant #2, LLC Shady Beach Inc. Paul Law Firm, PLLC Sonic Drive-In Pure Air Systems, Inc. - HYLA

14 Chamber Voice | SEPTEMBER2016 Chamber Networking & Educational Events 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. Hosted by: Location: Presenting Sponsors: Arvest Bank September 20, 2016 Crain Automotive Group Crain Hyundai of Bentonville George Nunnally Chevrolet **Special Date** 3000 S.E. Moberly Ln., Bentonville

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Mellow Mushroom Presenting Sponsor: September 15, 2016 Mellow Mushroom Cherokee Casino & Hotel 5204 Village Pkwy., Ste. 1, Rogers

Location: Address: Presenting Sponsor: Sam’s Club Rogers-Lowell Area Platinum Sponsor: September 21, 2016 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers Chamber of Commerce Crain Automotive Team

Address: Presenting Sponsor: Location: Crain Automotive Team September 28, 2016 NWACC Shewmaker Center 1000 S.E. Eagle Way, Bentonville Gold Sponsors: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for Workforce Technology Cox Business KFSM TV-5 / KXNW TV-34

Presenting Sponsor: Speaker: Topic: Sam’s Club

Continuing Education September 15, 2016 Delanna Padilla Legal Entities Sponsor: Padilla Pennington PLLC NOARK NWA Human Resource Associates Advertising with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

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