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How Your Credit Score Affects Insurance Premiums

Posted by: Guest Blog Post by BHC Insurance on Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Your credit score is one of the most influential factors when it comes to financial outcomes in your life.

Support Small Business Playing Small Biz Bingo!

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Your invitation to "Shop Small" doesn't end with Small Business Saturday, and 20 locally owned businesses are geared up to give you the motivation to continue building this habit. This initiative invites you to pick up a bingo card at any of the participating locations, make a purchase at 5 or more businesses, collect a stamp, and turn in your card for a chance to win a Downtown Rogers prize package worth more than $400 gift cards and merchandise!

Fishing Around Northwest Arkansas

Posted by: Guest Blog Post by Omnia Fishing on Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Anglers in Rogers and Northwest Arkansas have access to many different kinds of fishing. The sheer variety of waterbodies within driving distance means there’s something for everyone: big and small lakes, rivers, ponds and reservoirs. 

19 Downtown Businesses Join SantaCon Holiday Celebration 2022

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Friday, November 18, 2022
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Spread some Holiday Cheer while you support Sharing & Caring of Benton County. Your $10 ticket helps children in Benton County experience the miracle of Christmas and you also support locally owned businesses in the downtowns of Rogers and Bentonville. Nineteen Downtown Rogers restaurants, bars and retail shops are participating in the Bentonville & Rogers SantaCon Holiday Celebration 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3rd, followed by an afterparty beginning at 7:00 p.m. at The Shire GastroPub. Celebrate the holiday season and eat, drink and be merry during this 21+ event. Wear your best Santa, Elf, Reindeer or other holiday apparel and support the venues where you will find festivities with food, drink and shopping specials.

Film Festival Founders Can’t Wait for Season 2023

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Rogers Short Film Festival Promotes November 17th Networking at Ozark Beer Company

Elizabeth McCurdy and Barry Cobbs, co-directors and founders of Rogers Short Film Festival, are setting the stage for another opportunity to present short, independent films from across the U.S. and beyond.  But their energy and enthusiasm is bubbling over so they decided to convene filmmakers and supporters at a mixer from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17th at Ozark Beer Company, 109 N Arkansas Street, Rogers, AR.

Grand Marshals Announced for Rogers Christmas Parade

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, November 14, 2022
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Make plans to continue--or begin--a family tradition with the Rogers Christmas Parade Friday, December 2 in Downtown Rogers.  The festivities kick off with a  holiday dance production by Ballet Westside Dance Studio at 6:00 p.m. at S. 1st Street and West Elm in the Turntable Plaza of Railyard Plaza. Then the parade procession begins at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy free cocoa provided by The Optimist Club of Rogers at West of 600 W Walnut Street.

With more than 70 entries, the Rogers Christmas Parade will line up from Rogers Heritage High School, then North along 5th Street with some entries assigned to line up at Tillery Elementary School. The Parade officially begins at 5th and Poplar, then heads East to 1st Street, North to Walnut and West to 7th Street. This year’s parade is being coordinated by the Rotary Clubs of Rogers and is sponsored by First National Bank of NWA.  It all starts December 2nd at 7pm in downtown Rogers. Chad and Wendy Kumpe have been named Grand Marshals for the Rogers Christmas Parade. These Arkansas natives and have lived in the Rogers area since 1995 and have been active in service to the community for many years.

A Dream Becomes a Reality for Modest Method Designs-An Upcycled Furniture Store

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Maryanne Stewart has always excelled at dreaming big, but executing those dreams did not come easily. "If you knew me before I started this journey, you would know I was the most timid and nervous person there ever was," she explained. You wouldn't know it today as she exudes energy and enthusiasm for helping clients and making beautiful furniture. 

Growing up, Stewart loved everything about design, from architecture to home decor. She knew early on, one day she would end up doing something in the design field. She founded Modest Method to provide design services and beautiful spaces to people who couldn't afford extravagant upgrades. Then, COVID happened, and things shifted a bit. She decided to focus more on furniture and curated pieces than spaces, and continue to offer affordable products through her process and products.

Know the Issue: Benton County Jail & Law Enforcement Sales Tax Proposal

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Follow us on this journey to learn about the ballot issue concerning the Benton County Jail & Law Enforcement Sales Tax Proposal. Early voting began October 24 and the last day to vote is election day, November 8!

Enhancing Workforce Growth in Northwest Arkansas

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Workforce development is a key focus area of the Chamber’s Economic Development mission-work.

Chamber Launches New Podcast Episode, Social Media Channels

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a variety of new ways to keep up with our mission-work and programs.

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