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RLACC Mission 5 | Your Quarterly Report: Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development
Our Vision is for the Rogers-Lowell Area to be the center of world-class business, welcoming communities, and opportunities for all. This Vision drives our mission-work.
RLACC Mission 5 | Your Quarterly Report: Destination Marketing & Management
Our Vision is for the Rogers-Lowell Area to be the center of world-class business, welcoming communities, and opportunities for all. This Vision drives our mission-work.
RLACC Mission 5 | Your Quarterly Report: Advocacy & Government Affairs
Our Vision is for the Rogers-Lowell Area to be the center of world-class business, welcoming communities, and opportunities for all. This Vision drives our mission-work.
Into+View Gallery Showcases Under-Represented Talent
"The first quarter of 2022 went by like a blink of the eye—no different than the previous year, in fact." That was the response of artist and gallery owner, Kinya Christian, when asked about the one-year anniversary of Into+View Gallery and Studio. The journey began in December, 2020, when she was featured in episode 9-season two of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous." As her art made it to the small screen, confidence in her craft grew, and she realized she could accomplish a significant goal that had been brewing for quite some time.
#FutureOfTravel Theme for National Travel and Tourism Week
Travel and tourism is big business in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas, generating important tax revenues that are reinvested into our communities to sustain our exemplary quality of life.
Newest Edition of The Good Life Destination Guide Now Available
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce's award-winning visitors and relocation guide, The Good Life Destination Guide, has launched for 2022-23.
National Bike Month Opportunity to Enjoy Benefits of Bicycling
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month highlights the many benefits of bicycling — and encourages more folks to try biking.
2022 Summer & Fall Season Chamber Event Planning Guide
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.
Education and Leadership Programs Enhancing Community's Quality of Life
Community Development is one of the five key focus areas (The Mission-5) for your Chamber’s mission-work. Programs impact and enhance the quality of life that we enjoy in Rogers, Lowell, and the region. Our work focuses on supporting and recognizing excellence in education and activating leadership development. Working with small businesses, our work also influences and champions commitment to expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to better welcome the growing number of residents, workforce, and visitors from all backgrounds.
Celebrating Dog Friendly Downtown Rogers and NWA
May is National Pet Month and we are celebrating our dog friendly downtown with help from our friends at Best Friends Animal Society NWA and travel-with-your-pet-blogger at TravelTails.com. Our pet-loving community is invited to bring your fur babies to "Barks on the Bricks," our most dog friendly version of the monthly Art on the Bricks Art Walk. Meet the pet portrait artists and photographers, visual artists, plus pop-up booths by non-profit organizations and businesses that serve the animal community. Join us at Turntable Plaza in Railyard Park where Dancers from Ballet Westside Dance Studio will be putting their best foot forward with a dance performance from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Then Dance Your Tail Off at the CoolWag Disco Party from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Plus, take your doggo for a walk to meet pet related vendors set up along N 2nd Street and on the plaza of Railyard Park.
Nicole’s House Helps Restore Lives
Nicole’s House is a faith-based nonprofit, dedicated to helping women transition back into their community while they recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Located on N 3rd Street in Downtown Rogers, the organization provides mentoring, instructions for daily living, and career counseling. Nicole’s house is a place where women can recover from the torment and destruction of addiction, and return to their community as successful contributing members of their city.
BITE NW Arkansas Returns with Expanded Event Series Beginning in DTR
Event organizers announced the BITE NW Arkansas food festival will return this summer and fall as a three-part event series in conjunction with the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. The series will feature events in Downtown Rogers (July 29), Springdale (September 1) and onsite at Pinnacle Country Club (September 23-25) during #NWAChampionship Week.
Since the event’s inception in 2015, the festival has celebrated the region’s best cuisines, restaurants and chefs, giving attendees an elevated culinary experience in their own backyard. Traditionally, held in one location during #NWAChampionship Week, the expanded series will move to various locations throughout the region with both daytime and evening culinary experiences for the community to enjoy.
The 2022 #BITENWA Event Series will kickoff in Downtown Rogers on Friday, July 29 with a one-night event at Frisco Plaza. In addition to the culinary opportunity, the community may experience the first of a two evenings of jazz and blues music. Railyard Live, presented by iHeartRadio, is serving up the Railyard Live Jazz & Blues Block Party on Butterfield Stage. Artists performing include: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal with Grady Nichols Jazz, The Sons of Brasil, and the Austin Farnam Trio.
Centennial Celebration Journeys Back in Time and Envisions What’s Next
Over 900 people attended the Chamber’s Centennial Celebration of Business & Community on March 29 at the Rogers Convention Center. The annual Celebration is always the highlight of the Chamber’s year, recognizing businesses and individuals in the community as well as current, outgoing, and incoming leadership. This year’s event took attendees on a fun journey in time looking back at the last 100 years and exploring what’s next for the future.
First UMC Celebrates National Pet Month Downtown Rogers
May is National Pet Month and the May Day festivities are an appropriate kick off to the month promoting the walkable and dog friendly community for which Downtown Rogers is known. First United Methodist Church is hosting a community wide celebration to include: a ribbon cutting for the new Little Free Pet Pantry, a blessing of the pets, and a Humane Society of Animals pop-up adoption center. The activities begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in the 1st UMC park at the corner of 4th and Elm in Downtown Rogers.
Your Quick Guide to Arkansas’ Primary Election
Don’t Forget to Vote May 24 – Early Voting Starts May 9
2nd Street Outpost Makes a Whisper Soft Noise That Will Turn Heads
2nd Street Outpost and Outfitters is making a whisper soft noise with an exciting new line of electric two and four-wheel vehicles. The addition of the boom!MOTO line of e-bikes caused the Downtown Rogers shop to expand from their retail location at 702 N 2nd Street into a showroom—a few steps West and located along the Railyard Loop—at 203 W Wood Street.
Beyond the Ozarks Offers Guided River Tours of Beautiful Northwest Arkansas
Beyond the Ozarks offers authentic guided Eco river tours on the beautiful White River in Northwest Arkansas (NWA).
Visit Rogers Team Attends Arkansas Governor's Conference on Tourism
Visit Rogers, division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, attended the 48th Annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in early March in Fayetteville. As the destination marketing division of the Chamber, the Visit Rogers team attended all events and educational sessions, learning best tourism marketing and development practices, while also showing support for the tourism industry in the state and the region.
Workforce Development | 2022 Rogers Public Schools Annual Stakeholder & Family Engagement Event
Northwest Arkansas has experienced tremendous job and population growth over the past 20 years. Workforce education and skilled labor supply are key workforce development issues regionally and nationally. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to fulfilling the workforce and talent pipeline needs for the region as part of its Economic Development mission-work.
Gaby's Bakery Serves Up Goodness for Nearly a Decade
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce presented Gaby’s Bakery with the Outstanding Small Business of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2022. This locally owned bakery is committed to creating delicious treats and baked goods for customers from throughout Northwest Arkansas. From their freshly baked bread to birthday cakes, they make sure to use only the best ingredients to ensure delicious taste in every bite. They always do their best to ensure that even the smallest details are perfect.
Workforce Development | Chamber's Mission-Work Develops Talent Pipelines for Current and Future Workforce Needs
Northwest Arkansas has experienced tremendous job and population growth over the past 20 years. Workforce education and skilled labor supply are key workforce development issues regionally and nationally. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to fulfilling the workforce and talent pipeline needs for the region as part of its Economic Development mission-work.
Small-Batch Furniture and Design Studio Opens on West Chestnut Street
Monica McCleary and Jessy Duque are bringing the newest addition to the Downtown Rogers creative community as they prepare to open Cirro Studio. As business partners and life heart-ners, they create fine wood furniture and housewares, keeping a high focus on detail with an emphasis on design. Using traditional furniture-making practices, they take pride constructing beautiful heirloom quality wood furniture that is inspired by the functionality of the Shakers and minimalism of the Danish modern design movement.
Chamber Educates Rogers Public Schools Students About New LEAD Program
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce staff partnered with community leaders in February to teach local students at Rogers High School, Rogers Heritage High School, and Rogers New Technology High School about the new LEAD program offered by the Chamber’s Community Development Division.
Chamber’s Go Downtown Rogers Program Launches Communications Channels
An important part of the Chamber’s mission-work is being the trusted source of information for growing business, activating leaders, and building community.
Rogers Welcomes Regional "Rally with a Purpose" October 5-8
The Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally announced earlier this year it is relocating from Fayetteville to Rogers for its main base of operations. The city’s recent infrastructure investments and central location in the region make it an ideal choice to serve as host. Even though the event will anchor in Rogers, it will remain regionally focused showcasing various activities throughout cities in Northwest Arkansas.
Modern Day Love Story Brings Taste of Italy to Downtown Rogers
Joele Nataloni was born in Rome, Italy and grew up just outside the hustle and bustle of the city in a town called Aprilia.
These Kings Know Custom Jewelry Isn’t Just for Royalty | Morris Crown Jewelry Makes Your Vision a Reality in Downtown Rogers
In late 2019, David and Holly King decided to pursue an adventure in jewelry design and repair in NW Arkansas.
Employer Roadmap: Childcare Solutions for Working Parents
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released an Employer Roadmap that explains strategies for employers to support working parents and their childcare needs.
Meet the Presenting Sponsors: Centennial Celebration
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the 100th Annual Celebration of Business and Community March 29 at the Rogers Convention Center.
Woodridge Retail Group Finds Downtown Rogers an Ideal Location Serving National Retailers Walmart, Target and Amazon
Woodridge Retail Group CEO, Jon Allen, is a problem-solver who is always looking for a better way to connect people and companies to better solutions. With more than 25 years in marketing and communications advising senior leaders, Allen took his own best advice by starting Woodridge Retail Group in 2020.