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Ozark Beer is All the Buzz in DTR

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Beekeeper at work at Ozark Beer Company

All the buzz: Ozark Beer Company (OBC) is celebrating their first honey harvest with a celebration and work session, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6.  Honey and beer have a long history! Honey beer is a type of specialty beer made by brewing an ale or lager with some honey. We are know the folks at OBC are busy as bees, but, did it occur to you they might have their own hive? Ozark Beer Company installed a beehive with the expert assistance of Lauren Anderson, founder of Calm and Confidence Beekeeping in Little Rock. While OBC isn't yet producing product made by their resident bees, they hope to move in that direction in the future. 

The Music Depot Takes the Stage in The Gem Theater

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Music Depo Logo and address

Music Moves is a music education nonprofit founded in Northwest Arkansas and committed to developing music programs and performances to share the extraordinary contributions of African Americans in all musical genres. Their mission is to provide opportunities to experience and appreciate the richness of Black music through educational programs for youth. African-American music is not just feel-good music produced through a multi-billion dollar industry – it is an original American art form and they are taking the next step opening The Music Depot, their first brick and mortar location in Downtown Rogers.

Rotary's Run the Railyard 5K Returns to Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Run the Railyard Logo and Route map

The Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with the second annual “Run the Railyard” 5K walk/run, kicking off at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4 from Railyard Bike Park.

Run the Railyard 5K provides a holiday walk/run on the paved trails surrounding beautiful Lake Atalanta Park. This event is dog/child/stroller friendly, so you are encouraged to bring the entire family. The 5k walk/run is designed to bring awareness to the Rotary missions, to raise funds for club projects including beautification efforts related to Downtown Rogers Parks, and to provide a family friendly Downtown Rogers experience.  

June Chamber Voice Magazine

Posted by: Nyasha Bgoni on Tuesday, June 13, 2023
June Chamber Voice The June Chamber Voice Magazine is now LIVE! Why it Matters: Our monthly online magazine tells the stories you really need to know about the Chamber’s: Mission News Programming Members Community partners What's in the ...

Why are People Buying Electric Vehicles?

Posted by: Skylar Rutherford on Friday, June 9, 2023

Ten years ago electric cars were few, far between, and considered niche. Last year over 10 million were sold, your neighbor probably owns one, and you can’t go anywhere without seeing a Tesla. What is behind the big push, and why would anyone buy a vehicle that you can’t ‘fill up’ at the gas station?

DTR Merchants Discuss BB & BBQ

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The Chamber recently convened Downtown Rogers business representatives for a discussion about Bike, Blues & BBQ. 35+ Downtown Rogers merchants met for coffee and conversation at TxAR House during the May DTR Merchant MeetUp. The event provided participants with an opportunity to connect with Tommy Sizemore, Executive Director of Bikes, Blues & BBQ, who shared information about Rally Week festivities returning to Downtown Rogers September 20 - 23.

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