Hugs From Friends, a 501c3 organization based in Bentonville, Arkansas is reaching across the globe to show support for the people in Ukraine. They are partnering with Arkansas Arts Academy and Art on the Bricks to issue a Call for Art. The community is invited to participate in sharing art on paper as part of a Northwest Arkansas people-to-people exchange between students in Arkansas and students in Ukraine.

An interesting turn of events led to the opportunity for a longtime locally owned business in Downtown Rogers to continue carrying on a family tradition. In the fall of 2022, Rick White, owner and founder of White’s Jewelry & Company, announced his plans to retire. Rick’s son, Clennton White was not a candidate to take over as the 2nd generation operator. He was busy jet setting around the country—literally--as a private pilot, part time family farmer, and owner of an RV Park on Beaver Lake. So, the retirement sale marketing efforts kicked into high gear and the store was consistently busy thanks to news coverage, bright yellow retirement sale banners, texts, phone calls and more. Friends and customers said their goodbyes. 

The Chamber's Member Engagement Committee held its first meeting of the year today sponsored by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. 

Downtown Rogers event venue, Brick & Mortar, has partnered with media production company, Arli Media, to host their first-ever SNAPS NWA. This curated pop-up event offers patrons an interactive experience where they capture selfies in themed booths designed by regional artists and creatives. Timed tickets are available for the event taking place Thursday, February 2 through Sunday 5, 2023 at Brick & Mortar on Union Block, 120 W Walnut. The Downtown Rogers interactive experience is sponsored by Rogers Art on the Bricks, a program of Rogers Lowell Chamber. 

As Valentines Day approaches, the pop-up event theme is aptly named "All You Need is Love," and features the creative work of five regional artists representing a range of styles and art mediums. Artists include Maryanne Stewart, Kylie Meador, Shelley Mouber, Shelby Nichols, and Ryan Freeman Burchfield.

The dramatic lifestyle change made by the owners of Downtown Rogers Business Mavis WineCo. caught the attention of Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Profiles Editor, April Wallace, and Photographer, Charlie Kaijo.

Jeffrey Barnett and Meghan McDonald, were busy Hollywood TV and film industry professionals who took breaks each year to visit their NW Arkansas family. The onset of COVID, and the temporary, yet total shut down of TV and film production, gave them a chance to reflect on their California lifestyle and make the move to pursue a well thought out dream of changing careers and leaving the demanding, fast paced entertainment industry to move halfway across the country to Rogers, Arkansas. The Profiles article, found in section D, pages 1 and 2, of the Sunday, January 22 issue explains, "Barnett and McDonald moved to Northwest Arkansas amid the pandemic to open Mavis Wine Co., which since its opening has become Arkansas' first natural wine bar and bottle shop."

What's New in DTR?: Rogers Lowell Chamber is hosting a monthly downtown Rogers (DTR) merchant meeting and inviting business owners and their teams to talk about ways the Chamber can help them grow their business.

This forum provides an opportunity for the downtown business community to gain professional development and share ideas with each other and representatives from the City of Rogers as we work together to cultivate success.

DTR Merchant Meetup: January 19, 8:45 am - 10:00 am at Rogers Lowell Chamber, 317 W. Walnut St. RSVP to [email protected]

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS): also known as the Drone program, was introduced as a new Career & Technical Education program in the Rogers Public Schools in 2017. 

Mitchell Williams Law Firm is hosting an Employment Law Seminar on Wednesday, February 22 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the DoubleTree Suites in Bentonville.

The Chamber’s Member Engagement Committee is excited to welcome a new Chair for 2023 - Candice Holt, Manager of Arkansas Blue in Rogers.

The Rogers Lowell Chamber is pleased to welcome three new staff members to our team.

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The Small Business Council is a very important committee of the Rogers Lowell Chamber.

New Year. New Brand. New Beginnings.

During the bleak weeks in winter where darkness exceeds daylight, many people suffer from anxiety and depressive disorders commonly known as The Winter Blues. Some find the winter blues can be alleviated through artificial light, making up for a shortness in daylight. Thursday, January 12, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., a ray of light will be found through collaboration students and faculty of the Arkansas Arts Academy and other visual and performance artists during Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk.

Rogers ended the year with a new record for annual sales tax collections.

Nids with Nids Creations is celebrating her birthday month in January and she has a gift for you. For her birthday, she is giving away a gift of empowerment through portraiture! One lucky winner will be treated like a celebrity and look and feel gorgeous during and after her portrait session...because this a gift that keeps on feeding your confidence forever.