This summer, Benchmark Group, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, enthusiastically embraced the chance to give back to the community through a variety of local events. Licensed in all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Benchmark Group has offices in Rogers, AR; Dallas, TX; and Houston, TX. Whether sponsoring golf tournaments, engaging in networking opportunities, or supporting charitable causes, the team at Benchmark Group, headquartered at 1805 N 2nd St., is dedicated to making a positive impact.

Jessica Hester has been recognized as one of the ten outstanding Urban Land Institute women for her leadership and dedication to advancing gender equity in the commercial real estate industry. Her work as CEO/Founder/Principal Architect of VERDANT Studio, located in Downtown Rogers, reflects her commitment to shaping communities and enhancing quality of life. It's inspiring to see individuals like Hester making significant contributions to their industry and communities.

Urban Land Institute is a global network of professionals in every sector of real estate development and land use, from private enterprise to public service. ULI focuses on best practices in real estate development, housing, transportation, and related topics. Locally, ULI Northwest Arkansas serves as a trusted and relied-upon network of leaders advancing responsible land use and development. Locally and globally, the organization focuses on best practices in real estate development, housing, transportation, and related topics. 

Join us for a captivating evening at the Art on the Bricks Art Walk in Downtown Rogers on Thursday, February 8, 2024. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., immerse yourself in a delightful blend of visual art, music, shopping, food, and fun spanning across 10 locations in historic downtown Rogers.

This month's Art Walk celebrates the essence of Arkansas with the theme "Can’t Help Falling in Love with The Natural State." Experience the natural beauty and scenic wonders that make Northwest Arkansas one of the top 10 places to live in the United States. From biking and hiking trails to mountain ranges, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and diverse flora and fauna, Arkansas provides a stunning backdrop that inspires the local art scene.

The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society (NAJS) is hosting it’s next Jazz Jam Session at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14 at Levi’s Gastrolounge & Lowbar at 224 S. 2nd Street,  in in Downtown Rogers. The house rhythm section will be the Jake Hertzog Trio, with musicians from the audience sitting in to jam.

Levi’s Gastrolounge has partnered with the NAJS to provide the perfect venue for a monthly jazz jam. Young musicians as well as seasoned pros share the bandstand for an evening of great music and plenty of surprises. This hip, basement bistro serves up great food and drink to complement the music, and it is free and open to all.

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. 

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.

Each year, since 2012, the Daisy Airgun Museum has created a custom engraved, limited edition Model 25 pump BB gun featuring an image of historic downtown Rogers. This year, the museum has chosen to highlight the Cider & Vinegar plants.  Vinegar was manufactured in Rogers for ninety-six years, beginning in 1905.  Benton County was once the highest apple producing county in the nation. 

This year’s gun stock features a custom engraving created from several historic photos.  The accompanying card, inside the package, details the significant contribution made by this business.

The community is invited to the Grand Opening celebration of Banco Sí!, Friday, September 23rd, at 114 S. 1st Street in in Downtown Rogers. Join them for networking and a tour of the historic building designed by the area’s leading architect, A. O. Clark and first opened as The Bank of Rogers in 1907. Banco Sí! completed slight renovations to the historic building which features a limestone façade with red granite columns beneath a Romanesque arch. The ceremonial ribbon cutting by the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce takes place at 4:00 p.m. followed by for Banco Sí!’s Community Block Party until 7:00 p.m. where food, festivities, and community resources will be plentiful.