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🌿 New wellness center opens in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Chelsey Gobi and Jessica Marshall

Cove Collective NWA is an exciting new wellness center in Downtown Rogers, designed to help you achieve holistic well-being. Located at 214 W Walnut, the center offers a range of services including Pilates, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Care, and Red Light Therapy—all aimed at enhancing your physical, mental, and overall health.

Innovative Businesses Lean in to Bikes Blues & BBQ

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, September 23, 2024

Large-scale events like Bikes, Blues & BBQ (BB&BBQ) play a significant role in boosting the local economy, drawing visitors, and driving business for local establishments. We hope the 2024 Rally Week surpassed the impressive $15 million in direct spending generated during the 2023 event.

BB&BBQ Rally Week provided an opportunity for local businesses to enhance their visibility and engage with a broad audience. These events bring a significant influx of new and potential customers, allowing businesses to showcase their adaptability, creativity, and offerings. By seizing the chance to tailor their services to Rally Week attendees, local establishments expanded their reach and developed deeper connections with both residents and visitors, enhancing Downtown Rogers' (DTR) reputation as a dynamic and vibrant destination.

The increased foot traffic presents logistical challenges, especially for small businesses. The surge in demand may require extended hours, additional staffing, and increased inventory. However, given that a substantial number of attendees live and work within an hour ride of Rogers, businesses may continue to gain significantly from Rally Week exposure. Thoughtful planning and customer engagement during and after the event can transform first-time visitors into loyal patrons, potentially fostering lasting economic benefits for Rogers and its local business community.

Unique DTR Shop Shares Passion for Outdoor Lifestyle

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Stay True Bike & Barber Store Front

Gearing up: The idea for Stay True Bike & Barber is a unique establishment born from a shared interest in skateboarding, vintage cars, motorcycles, and now mountain biking. The new shop is co-owned by Texas transplants, Brandan & Twyla Licatino, and Kevin McAllister. 

The DTR Quad Squad Joins Chamber Small Business Council

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Kayla Norris, Chandler Bray, Kerbie Lansford and Michael Crum

Four Downtown Rogers business professionals have been named to the Rogers Lowell Chamber’s 2024 Small Business Council. They join this group of community leaders to serve as the voice of the small business community and provide guidance to the Rogers Lowell Chamber. The Small Business Council is comprised of approximately two dozen chamber members who either work for or run small businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Loloft: A New Era in Co-Warehousing Opens in Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Loloft exterior rendering

Loloft, a local venture backed startup whose investors include RZC Investments, the investment platform for Steuart and Tom Walton, and  Revolution VC, is redefining the warehousing/coworking landscape in NWA, by opening its innovative co-warehousing space in Downtown Rogers. 

RAD on 2nd: Downtown Rogers' Newest Makers Market

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
RAD on 2nd Makers Market Banner

Java Dudes Coffee Co. and Mavis WineCo. are collaborating to offer a summer pop-up market featuring creators and vendors from our region. They have selected local artisans with handcrafted products inspired by the heart and soul of talented makers from our community. Make plans to visit Rogers + Art + District and attend RAD on 2nd, Downtown Rogers’ newest makers market offering locally made products They will also feature food trucks serving up a variety of food and beverage options. RAD on 2nd is 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at 718 N 2nd Street, Rogers, AR.

Specialty Food Shop & Cafe Celebrates! Happy Birthday Nola's Pantry

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Nolas Pantry Logo and Anniversary Schedule

We can't believe it's almost been 1 year since Nola's Pantry opened their doors in Downtown Rogers! The specialty food shop and cafe is hosting a multi-day celebration for the community!   B-DAY Bash from Wednesday, March 15th to Saturday March 18th.

Ember Fine Art & Tattoo Adds to the DTR Creative Economy

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Opening in the fall of 2022, Ember Fine Art and Tattoo is a tattoo studio that aims to blend the worlds of fine art and body art and is owned by Andrea White. While the studio can house up to 9 artists there are currently 4 artists that each provide different styles of work that create a well rounded portfolio and atmosphere of work. The studio features local fine art from NWA artists that also resides in the waiting area and hopes to change the narrative around tattoo studios.

2nd Street Outpost Makes a Whisper Soft Noise That Will Turn Heads

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
boom!MOTO e-Bike Dealership/Franchise comes to Downtown Rogers

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. 

American Free Enterprise - Dream Big

Posted by: rlaccmarcom on Monday, November 30, 2009
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently launched a campaign for American Free Enterprise (www.FreeEnterprise.com), and it is a significant undertaking. The initiative is based on the very fabric of American society - the concept that ideas breed ...

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