National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry.

The Arkansas General Assembly convenes every two years to exchange ideas, engage in debate, and pass legislation that allows our State and region to prosper.  At the time of drafting this article for publication (late April) legislators were winding down their activities for the 93^rd General Assembly. The following are some highlights from the Government Affairs division of the Chamber.

For 45 years, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has honored outstanding Rogers high school students during its annual Academic Awards ceremonies. 

Spark your sense of creativity in Rogers, where you will discover a thriving arts and culture scene nestled in the midst of the majestic Ozarks.

The Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks (AOTB) Art Walk resumes LIVE AND IN PERSON Art Exhibitions on the 2nd Thursday of every month beginning in May.

Univision Arkansas features local programming in addition to network TV programs that dominate national ratings.

The challenges of the ongoing pandemic have highlighted a significant gap in businesses having equitable access to technology and internet services.

Preparing students for successful careers is the goal of the Rogers Public Schools (RPS) Launch Career Programs.

Beginning in April, the Chamber is launching a new FAQ video series.

Join us for our special online showing of the 99th Annual Celebration of Business & Community on April 8 starting at 11:30 a.m.

The April 15 tax filing and payment deadline will be here soon.

Over half of all small businesses fail in the first five years. The reason? They do the work OF the business without spending the necessary time to work ON the business. Successful business owners know they need VISION and DIRECTION as well as PROVEN SYSTEMS and STRATEGIES to build a profitable enterprise.

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs and Community Development Divisions serve as advocates for the Northwest Arkansas community as part of the Chamber’s overall mission. 

Are you looking for solutions on how to attract, reward, and retain employees with a retirement savings plan?  Do you want to learn more about the importance of business succession and continuity planning?

H&R Block in Lowell and Rogers are proud to announce that this year they are excited to be celebrating their 35th anniversary of doing business with the citizens of Northwest Arkansas as a family owned and operated H&R Block Franchise.

In this episode of the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast, SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox sat down with Michelle Wynn, co-director for Child Care Aware NWA. They discussed the importance of early childhood education and the challenges faced within the childcare community during COVID-19.

A Message from J.R. Shaw, Executive Director, Visit Rogers

Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (NWAEL) exists to connect and engage the up-and-coming talent in Northwest Arkansas through personal and professional development experiences.

Business partnerships are an essential component of career and technical education (CTE) programs.  These partnerships offer many opportunities to work collaboratively with local businesses and industries. They help make meaningful connections between the classroom and career opportunities with local companies for students in the Rogers Public Schools (RPS). Partnerships also help to prepare students for jobs that are needed to meet current and projected high demand workforce areas in Northwest Arkansas.

We connected early and often at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and our Workforce and Development team has been weathering the challenges ahead to continue preparing like never before to engage with our students, customers and business partners throughout the state. Our team has taken advantage of working remotely and pivoted to becoming connoisseurs of Zoom and Microsoft Teams with much practice and light-hearted fanfare to ensure we stay connected so we can connect with you, our community.

Our new Entrepreneur’s Guide is a free community resource filled with information for those seeking  to start a business in Rogers and Lowell. Whether you need help on where to get a business license or how to find assistance with taxes, labor laws and insurance requirements, this Guide will save you valuable time during startup planning.

The Small Business Council is a very important committee of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. It was created to be the voice of the small business community and to provide guidance to the Chamber on small business needs. These volunteers work hard to make a difference in the business community.

The election is over and now it is time for the members of the 93rd General Assembly to turn their attention to the business of governing. On Monday January 11, the legislature will convene amid one of the most uncertain and turbulent times this state and country have arguably faced since the time preceding the official entry of the United States into World War II.

On January 21, Business Builder Leadership Coaching will host a can't-miss session for business owners at Brick & Mortar in downtown Rogers - Momentum: Your Quarterly Business Builder Strategy Session.

Malco Theatres, with Northwest Arkansas locations in Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, has reopened.

The new Launch. Your Future name and logo for the Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in Rogers Public Schools was introduced this year in August.

To help local merchants increase sales during these challenging times, the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and its Visit Rogers and Downtown Rogers Inc. divisions launched the #ShopNWA social media campaign in November. 

The Rogers-Lowell Area is a must-visit shopping destination in Northwest Arkansas, home to everything you’re looking for: sprawling shopping malls, hallmark department stores, quaint boutiques and one-of-a-kind antiques shops.

2021 is almost here, and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has planned new events that offer a mix of teambuilding, business building and insights from subject matter experts.

A group of more than 100 young professionals tuned in to the Fifth Annual NWA Young Professional Summit on November 11-13.