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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.

Map Highlights DTR Destination Locations

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2023 Go Downtown Rogers Map

NWA Media, a division of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, collaborated with Rogers Lowell Chamber and Downtown Rogers merchants to publish the new 2023 Go Downtown Rogers Map and Shopping Guide which can be found in shops, restaurants and offices throughout Downtown Rogers and is also available throughout the region.

Get Creative at 2nd Street Creation Stations

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
2nd Street Creation Station Banner

Two locally owned businesses and the Rogers Historical Museum are partnering with a Bentonville based non-profit organization to offer a free children's activity that serves to support children in Ukraine. Brick Lane Books, Baked by Kori and Rogers Historical Museum invite you to stop by their free creation stations and make art to be sent to children in Ukraine. 

How can you make a significant impact on locally owned businesses?

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Snowy morning in Downtown Rogers

Downtown Rogers offers a welcoming business community with charming brick streets, and historic brick buildings that house a variety of shops, restaurants and bars. Your patronage is still vital to locally owned businesses during the cold weather months. And, in addition to regularly supporting your favorite businesses, you can help these businesses thrive when you write reviews! Your positive online review is a great way to lift up and support small businesses. When you spend a few minutes writing a review, you can have a significant impact on that company.

Synergy Begets Energy with New Art Walk Collaboration in Downtown Rogers

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Art on the Bricks Logo and June Art Walk Theme.

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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