Save the dates for these upcoming Chamber events.  Whether you are looking to open doors to new connections with networking, gain visibility through sponsorship opportunities, or to entertain and do teambuilding with your staff, the Chamber offers plenty of options this Summer and Fall.

Rogers Cycling Festival 
Presented by Ozark Dermatology
Saturday, July 17 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Railyard Park - Butterfield Stage | 101 E. Cherry Street

The 2021 Rogers Cycling Festival presented by Ozark Dermatology has something for everyone and is a great way to get out, stay active, and spend time with family while enjoying the beautiful scenery, roads, and trails of Rogers.

The Rogers Cycling Festival will feature the Railyard Loop Ride. This 15+ mile ride loops the entire city of Rogers. This is a very family-friendly ride with different options to ride; You can ride all 16 miles or drop in at the Mercy Trailhead for an 8-mile ride. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits nonprofit cycling causes in Northwest Arkansas. Each registered rider will receive a prize pack for participating. After the ride, come hang out in the Rider Village, located at the new Railyard Park in Downtown Rogers where there will be food, drinks, games and music!

Not a rider? Sponsoring the 2021 Rogers Cycling Festival is an effective, low-cost way to promote your company and raise your company's profile in the community. Sponsorship packages include the opportunity to reach all ride participants and be recognized by the Chamber. Contact the Chamber's Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email [email protected] for sponsorship details.

Thank-A-Teacher Celebration Parade
Presented by Sam’s Furniture
Tuesday, August 10 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Various Locations | Rogers

Welcome Teachers Back to School!

This is the Chamber’s sixth annual event that celebrates local teachers who are making a big difference in the world. Teachers give our children so much and use their classrooms as the first steps in educating the next generation of workforce that will keep our businesses and our community thriving well into the future. Though we can never thank them enough, this event is an opportunity to let them know how much we appreciate all that they do.

Three Ways You Can Participate

• Purchase a space in the Parade & donate promotional items to be included in Teacher Goodie Bags
• Donate a gift card or prize (valued at $50 or more) to be awarded to a deserving teacher
• Sponsor the Parade

Parade Details
Chamber staff, sponsors, and participating businesses will make their way across Rogers and Lowell welcoming back teachers as they prepare for another great school year. We will stop at each school within the district to drop off goodie bags and wish the faculty and staff an amazing school year. The Parade will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude when we reach our final stop around 10:30 a.m. There are four parade routes and businesses will be assigned a specific route. Sponsors may participate in any or all routes.

You Can Help Say Thank You
Here is your chance to give back to the community and say thank you by rewarding our teachers with valuable items for the goodie bag. This is a great opportunity to present your products and services to more than 1,200 faculty and staff of the Rogers Public Schools, Arkansas Arts Academy, Haas Hall and St. Vincent De Paul School. 

An entry in the parade is very affordable, starting at $100 for non-profits, $150 for members and $200 for non-members. Sponsorships are also available with added promotional benefits by contacting Member Services at [email protected].

To donate a gift card or prize (valued at $50 or more), click here. 

36^th Annual Frisco Festival
Friday, August 20 – Saturday, August 21
Downtown Rogers

This year will be the 36th Annual Frisco Festival in Downtown Rogers. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes as there will be live music both Friday and Saturday night. There will also be a kids zone with family activities and entertainment, tasty foods, craft vendors and more.

The new Butterfield Stage will be hopping all day Saturday with a variety of community performances. Come shop, eat and explore downtown and the new Railyard Park for a fantastic way to end the Summer!

The Frisco Festival has been delighting people from all over for more than three decades and is named in honor of Rogers' rich railroad heritage. From morning to night, you’ll find plenty to do – live music, street entertainment, kids’ zone, delicious food, art displays, and outdoor fun.

The event is hosted by Downtown Rogers Inc. (DTR), a division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, and honors our heritage, brings alive the best of Rogers today and celebrates “The Good Life” that we all enjoy. Sponsorships are available by contacting Member Services at [email protected].

Chamber Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 2 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Big Sugar Golf Club | 1101 Sugar Creek Road – Pea Ridge

Join us September 2 for the 2021 Chamber Golf Tournament. This is a four-person scramble with shotgun start times of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at beautiful Big Sugar Golf Club in Pea Ridge. The tournament is a fun day for Chamber members to come together, compete for prizes and network with other players. It's a great way to treat yourself, reward company employees and say thank you to special clients on the golf course.

A Fun Day | Contests & Prizes, Snacks, Beverages & Delicious Food
Players can test their skills in the hole-in-one, longest drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests. Prizes will be awarded for top finishing team and individual contest winners. Each golfer will receive complimentary beverages and snacks. Breakfast will be served for the morning golfers. Lunch will be served to every golfer.

Sponsorships Available Now
Not a golfer? Sponsoring the 2021 Chamber Golfer Tournament is an effective, low-cost way to promote your company and raise your company's profile in the community. Sponsorship packages include the opportunity to reach all golf participants and be recognized by the Chamber. Contact the Chamber's Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email [email protected] for sponsorship details.

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce (RLACC) Sporting Clays Classic
Presented by Daisy Outdoors
Friday, October 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gunsmoke Sporting Clays | 17243 Wendell Jones Road - Garfield

Back for its fifth year, this popular event offers members a unique and fun opportunity to network with other business professionals and conduct business on the range at Gunsmoke Sporting Clays in Garfield. Sponsors may invite special customers/clients to join them as a gesture of thanks or reward employees with a day of teambuilding.

Sponsorships include the opportunity to interact with participants and market your business. Shooters receive lunch, snacks and beverages.

Experienced and novice shooters alike are encouraged to attend. Bring your colleagues, clients, family and friends out for a fun day of shooting.

Northwest Arkansas Young Professional (YP) Summit
November | Date TBA

The NWA YP Summit is led by a volunteer-based group of engaged young leaders who want to aid in the attraction, retention, and development of young talent to sustain the overall health of the region. The first event was held in August of 2016 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers with more than 280 young professionals from across the region in attendance.

Each year, organizers work to bring together a diverse group of participants and remarkable presenters through innovative breakout sessions with topics that focus on personal, professional and philanthropic growth. This mission will be achieved by helping young professionals find their voice, follow their passions, stay abreast of the latest professional development topics, get involved, and get connected to resources and tools to ensure success.

Stay tuned for the latest information about the 2021 NWA YP Summit at www.nwaypsummit.com.