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Art on the Bricks Art Walk Showcases Art and Real Estate Investment Opportunity
The Downtown Rogers Art on the Bricks Art Walk on September 12, 2024, promises a unique blend of art and real estate opportunity in the Rogers Commercial Historic District. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the event will showcase the work of local artists and musicians in various downtown businesses while highlighting two historic properties available for purchase. This occasion is a prime chance for developers, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore potential business spaces within a vibrant cultural setting.
New DTR Digs for Avenue Design Company
Rebounding in style: Avenue Design Company has relocated her home decor and design business to a temporary retail space at 207 S 2nd Street, Downtown Rogers, just in time to welcome the Fall season. Tracy Alexander, the founder and owner, and her team have shown resilience and dedication after suffering a massive inventory loss due to tornado damage at their previous location at the Southeast corner of 2nd and West Walnut Street.
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A Texas Size Welcome in Downtown Rogers
The Chamber and the City of Rogers hosted a site visit from representatives of Frisco, Texas to discuss urban planning, Downtown revitalization, and comprehensive growth plans for our city. Hosted at Ozark Beer Company in Downtown Rogers, this multi-hour meeting created great conversation highlighting the redevelopment of Downtown Rogers and learning the similar challenges and opportunities found in Frisco.
DTR Merchant Meet-Up Facilitates Collaboration Over Coffee
The Rogers Lowell Chamber recently launched the Downtown Rogers Merchant MeetUp, a program designed to facilitate connections and collaborations among Downtown Rogers businesses. Business owners, managers and staff come together for the monthly get together to convene, connect, converse and collaborate over coffee.
New Multifamily Development Breaks Ground in Downtown Rogers
Specialized Real Estate Group broke ground on Downtown Rogers' first ground-up, large-scale, multifamily development during a ceremony Thursday, February Feb. 23. Designed by Modus Studio, the $28 million development will include four three-story buildings with 121 apartments including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units.
First Street Flats Multi-Family Development to Break Ground in Downtown Rogers
Specialized Real Estate Group is celebrating the ground breaking during a ceremony Thursday, February Feb. 23, in Downtown Rogers. First Street Flats, is the first ground-up, large-scale, multi-family community in Downtown Rogers.
The ceremony will take place at the development site at 401 1st St., Rogers, Ark, in the Water Tower District.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Expands Partnership with Downtown Rogers
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is committed to celebrating local businesses in a variety of forms including editorial content, advertising options, and the annual Best of Northwest Arkansas. Their commitment to local business drives them to add more business focused solutions and partnerships each year. pleased to announce they will continue to assist and support the Downtown Rogers Business community by sponsoring the Go Downtown Rogers Map.
Art on the Bricks: The Art of Shopping Local
Downtown Rogers has earned the reputation of supporting the creative community and is home to dozens of businesses that offer locally made products and interactive experiences as part of the creative economy. The 2nd Thursday of every month, artists, craftsmen, and musicians, partner with downtown merchants to provide an opportunity to explore businesses and meet the artists in pop-up galleries. Participating locations and artists change from month to month, and art experiences consistently provide new and interesting opportunities for the public to connect with their third space and support the creative economy.
Synergy Begets Energy with New Art Walk Collaboration in Downtown Rogers
Downtown Rogers has a contagious energy that continues to attract a fresh crop of businesses, residents, and visitors. The evolving landscape of downtown players created an unexpected synergy that arose during the collaboration among educators at Arkansas Arts Academy, a regional dance company and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The result was to identify "Perpetual Motion" as the theme for the June Art on the Bricks Art Walk. We are honored to share two performances by Oklahoma City's only modern and aerial dance company, Perpetual Motion Dance. This non-profit arts organization is collaborating with Arkansas Arts Academy the week of June 6 and there are four opportunities for the public to experience their dance including two performances at Turntable Plaza in Railyard Park, near the corner of S 1st Street and W Elm Street. at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on June 9 during Art on the Bricks Art Walk. 
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High Street Real Estate Development Breaks Ground on Ritter & Spool Apartments
High Street Real Estate & Development has broken ground on the Ritter and Spool Apartments, an exciting new addition to Downtown Rogers. Located at two corners of South 1st Street and West Chestnut Street, the development will feature two three-story buildings with a total of 45 modern apartment units. While designed with contemporary amenities, the project blends seamlessly with the historic character of the area, reflecting the goals of the Rogers Lowell Chamber to make Downtown Rogers a prime destination for living, working, and recreation.