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Rogers New Tech High School 6th Annual Careers & Internships Job Fair

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Monday, March 3, 2025

The 6th Annual Rogers New Technology High School Careers & Internships Job Fair has been scheduled for April 25, 2025. The organizers encourage all industry partners to come ready to engage with more than 650 learners to help them understand all of the workforce opportunities available and what they need to do to take advantage of those opportunities. This is YOUR future workforce. Rogers Public Schools want their learners to be excited about living and working in Northwest Arkansas. 

April's Workforce Efforts - 2024 Draft Day NWA

Posted by: Marketing Manager on Friday, May 3, 2024

Workforce Development is a top priority for the Rogers Lowell Chamber in 2024. With over 9,000 open jobs across the NWA region, the Chamber works hard each day to help employers fill these positions and develop the workforce of tomorrow. April had four distinct workforce events devoted to showcasing career pathways to students and helping employers hire to fill jobs.


April's Workforce Efforts - 2024 Spring Job Fair

Posted by: Marketing Manager on Friday, May 3, 2024

Workforce Development is a top priority for the Rogers Lowell Chamber in 2024. With over 9,000 open jobs across the NWA region, the Chamber works hard each day to help employers fill these positions and develop the workforce of tomorrow. April had four distinct workforce events devoted to showcasing career pathways to students and helping employers hire to fill jobs. This article breaks down each event and explains why they matter.

April's Workforce Efforts - 2024 New Tech Career and Internship Fair

Posted by: Marketing Manager on Friday, May 3, 2024

Workforce Development is a top priority for the Rogers Lowell Chamber in 2024. With over 9,000 open jobs across the NWA region, the Chamber works hard each day to help employers fill these positions and develop the workforce of tomorrow. April had four distinct workforce events devoted to showcasing career pathways to students and helping employers hire to fill jobs.

2023 NWA Entrepreneurs Guide

Posted by: Marketing Communications Manager on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Are you looking to start your own business? đŸ’¼ . . . Check out this free resource filled with information for those seeking to start a business in Rogers and Lowell. You can find information from where to go to get a business license to ...

Economic Growth Benefits our Quality of Life

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Monday, January 9, 2023

Rogers ended the year with a new record for annual sales tax collections.

Enhancing Workforce Growth in Northwest Arkansas

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Workforce development is a key focus area of the Chamber’s Economic Development mission-work.

Employer Roadmap: Childcare Solutions for Working Parents

Posted by: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation on Thursday, March 24, 2022

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released an Employer Roadmap that explains strategies for employers to support working parents and their childcare needs.

Creative Economy Series Part 1: Experiential Events Impacting Retailers’ Bottom Line

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Monday, May 10, 2021

As Northwest Arkansas continues to experience rapid growth, we are privileged to become acquainted with entrepreneurs and small business owners who offer innovative, interactive experiences to enhance our quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. The following stories are from our local creative economy.

American Travel Study | 3.8 Million Trips to Rogers in 2019

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Friday, July 10, 2020

New research details just how significant regional tourism is to the Rogers economy.

Chamber Celebrates Economic Development Week by Recognizing Businesses

Posted by: Justin Freeman on Monday, June 1, 2020

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaimed the first week of May as Economic Development Week in Arkansas. The week also coincided with National Travel and Tourism Week. Chambers, cities, and travel and tourism professionals across the state united to celebrate the value that tourism and a strong economy bring for our businesses and personal wellbeing. The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Rogers mission work (economic development and destination marketing) goes hand-in-hand to establish a vibrant, thriving community.

Creative Economy Impacts Downtown Rogers Growth

Posted by: Karen Wagaman on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Art plays a key role in transforming day-to-day downtown Rogers experiences into something vibrant, adventurous and new. Businesses that offer creative inspiration help communities grow culturally, socially, and economically. 

Chamber Voice Podcast Ep. 6 - Mervin Jebaraj

Posted by: JustinFreeman on Thursday, June 21, 2018
In this episode of the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox sat down with Mervin Jebaraj, Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Walton College of ...

Report Finds World Trade Centers Build Global Connections, Fuel Local Growth

Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Guest Blog Post by Sam Cushman, World Trade Center ArkansasWorld Trade Center Regions Have Greater FDI & ExportsThe World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) released its first official Trade and Investment Report called “Global Connections, ...

Art Paves the Way for Economic Prosperity

Posted by: JustinFreeman on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Guest Blog by Randy Cohen and Emily Peck (originally posted on ACCE.org: https://secure.acce.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&blogid=1368)New research reminds us that supporting the arts and culture sector accelerates local economic ...

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