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 staff 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