Kayla Norris, owner of Marketing Main Street, recently moved her full-service marketing company to 112 S 2^nd Street, one door North of Arkansas Public Theatre. Norris graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2014 and she and her husband moved to Tulsa for five years before returning to Northwest Arkansas in 2019. Her niche is small business marketing, and she has a passion for mobilizing small businesses towards their fullest potential.

“When I opened my agency last fall, I was dreaming of expanding into a brick and mortar space and my heart was set on downtown Rogers,” she explained. “As my business grew, my team grew, and having a space where we could collaborate became vital. This beautifully restored building in Downtown Rogers was the perfect fit.”

Norris says Downtown Rogers reminds her of “classic Americana.” Not only are neighboring businesses close in proximity, but, in her words, “everyone knows your name and we’re all here to help each other out.” Downtown Rogers is known for its authentic hometown feel, which offers daily inspiration to Norris, who has modeled her business after the slogan “Modern Marketing, Vintage Values.”

“Just like the big guys, we use the latest and greatest in tech, tools, and reporting, to deploy and monitor campaigns,” Norris says. “And, we have personal relationships with every client. We spend time getting to know their products and services almost as well as they do. We do all of this while serving up sweet tea and giving an extra dose of southern hospitality.”

As Marketing Mainstreet nears its one-year anniversary, Norris has had the opportunity to look back on the services her and her team have been able to provide small businesses in the area. From ophthalmology centers to bakeries, the passion behind Marketing Mainstreet is to give businesses the freedom to focus on their passions.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our neighborhoods. They’re who we call when we need a sponsor for our kiddo’s soccer team. Their stores are where we shop when we need a truly special gift for our loved ones. They’re who we call when we have a pipe burst unexpectedly in the middle of the night,” Norris says. “They are the experts in their fields in our communities and they all have a special story to tell. They just don’t always know how to tell it. And that’s why we do what we do. We’re here to help them champion their cause and connect them with those that need them.”