The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our members and community informed on recent developments in our region.

After a 2020 calendar year that brought unprecedented challenges for businesses both large and small, business leaders have approached 2021 with a more flexible, wait-and-see approach to advertising. 

For all the talk that has been made about economic hardship and mass unemployment sweeping the American workforce, the reality is that the pandemic’s impact on businesses and workers is more complex than simple supply and demand issues.

This is the second in a series of articles that illustrate the benefit of offering ticketed experiences that positively impact the bottom line of locally owned retailers while also contributing to the vibrant creative economy that continues to emerge in Northwest Arkansas. The creative economy involves both individuals and entities who engage in activities that add value to society in one or more ways through the provision of goods and/or services that are inextricably linked to human creativity manifesting itself in one or more dimensions through the process of ideation, creation, production, distribution and use.

Shepherd CPR Health & Wellness is a new member of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce.

Spark your sense of creativity in Rogers, where you will discover a thriving arts and culture scene nestled in the midst of the majestic Ozarks.

In this episode of the Chamber Voice of Business Podcast, SVP of Economic Development Steve Cox sat down with Michelle Wynn, co-director for Child Care Aware NWA. They discussed the importance of early childhood education and the challenges faced within the childcare community during COVID-19.

The Rogers-Lowell Area is a must-visit shopping destination in Northwest Arkansas, home to everything you’re looking for: sprawling shopping malls, hallmark department stores, quaint boutiques and one-of-a-kind antiques shops.

Curtis Myers Photography is uniquely qualified to help anyone visually tell their story.

Lavish Nail Lounge in Rogers was established in 2018 as more than just a conventional nail salon.

McGhee Insurance was incorporated in July, 1999.

In a year when large holiday gatherings may not be possible, fire damage restoration specialist Danny Fields of SERVPRO of Benton/Carroll Counties says a focus on family decorating traditions and more intimate celebrations may take on extra significance.

The theme for for the Downtown Rogers holiday Art on the Bricks virtual art walk November 12 – December 24, is “The Art of Giving”. The public is invited to show their support for the local creative economy by viewing, liking, sharing and purchasing original art from talented artists and craftsmen from across Northwest Arkansas and adjacent areas.

It is SCORE’s mission to support all entrepreneurs in the United States, including the 4.6 million Hispanic-owned businesses. They've been providing resources to all entrepreneurs for over 50 years and are proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. With the advice of these mentors and Hispanic business leaders they have collected educational content, and online workshops to give you all the assistance you need to reach your goals.

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, was a time to celebrate and reflect on the history, culture, contributions, and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and other Spanish-speaking nations. 

The month kicked off with celebrations of independence on September 15 for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua; on September 16 for Mexico; and Chile on September 18. 

Visit Rogers, a division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, chose to celebrate by meeting with leaders in the community and highlighting their contributions, accomplishments, and how they celebrated this year. 

As the fall foliage begins to transform the Ozarks countryside into a blaze of glorious colors, Rogers and Northwest Arkansas also begin to shift into a more colorful atmosphere—with arts and crafts fairs. 

V’s Barbershop is the place to be if you would like to spend your day in an old-fashioned barbershop groomed to the nines that, before the birth of V’s, has been lost in memory. 

At Tacos 4 Life we believe every child deserves to run, play and laugh without feeling the agony of hunger.

Animal Medical Center has recently expanded to two hospitals to further serve the Rogers community. 

Young's Moving Service is the most affordable five-star moving company in Northwest Arkansas.

Guest Blog Post by Goldfish Swim School

Pel-Freez is truly a hidden gem in Northwest Arkansas with a fascinating history. The company started as a backyard rabbit farm in California in 1911 and by the 1950s had grown into the largest rabbit meat supplier in the United States.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in nearly every community both here and abroad. For attractions, restaurants, hotels, visitors, and event planners, navigating cancellations, reschedules, and making plans for the future have led to only one thing being certain, uncertainty. When to return to face-to-face meetings, when to resume travel, when to visit restaurants and attractions, and when to stay in a hotel are decisions everyone must weigh from a variety of angles.

Guest Blog Post by Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

DownTown Rogers Venue is a beautiful and elegant new 2,000-square-foot rental facility that can host all types of events.

Visit Rogers, a division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, recently interviewed Rogers businesses from different industries with a purpose to uncover their recent experiences.

Central Referral Connection (CRC) is a weekly business-to-business (B2B) networking and referral event that meets each Wednesday from 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Guest Blog Post by Debbie Self, Senior Director of Sales for Walmart - Riviana Foods (originally posted to StoutExecutiveSearch.com)

Guest Blog Post by SALT Health

Guest Blog Post by Northwest Arkansas Food Bank