tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29308325011055346152012-01-23T21:46:48.317-06:00The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on growing business, building community for more than 2,000 member businesses and 4,100+ individual representatives. We are the largest chamber in the state of Arkansas, and one of just 50 Five Star Accredited chambers out of nearly 7,000 in the U.S.RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-73653589723248886502012-01-23T19:28:00.003-06:002012-01-23T21:46:48.332-06:00

Government Affairs Committee Hears from AHTDArkansas voters will have a plethora of choices on their ballot in November 2012. Redistricting at the local and state level resulted in every state legislative and city council seat being on the ballot this year. Not only will voters be selecting candidates, but they will also vote on at least two proposed state Constitutional amendments.One proposed

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Throughout the summer, the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (www.nwalead.com) have hosted a monthly breakfast focused on teaching political candidates and campaign workers the ins and outs of running for elected office. Breakfast topics have included "what makes a good candidate," "finance and fundraising" and "ethics and lobbying." One more breakfast remains in October that will provide a

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Are you in the market for a new job? Do you want to break into the vendor community? How could social media impact your search for a job? Learn about these things and more at the RLACC Job Seekers' Resource Fair May 23 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's in Rogers.The fair will offer job seekers five different seminars to help them put their best foot forward.Topics

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Congressional Redistricting Review and AnalysisEvery ten years states must realign internal political boundaries based on the recently completed census results. Last week, the United States Census Bureau released the results of the 2010 census for the state of Arkansas. This new data has brought redistricting to the forefront of political discussion as pundits and politicians alike begin

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Update from Government AffairsA report from the January 22, 2011 State Legislative ForumEvery other week during the 88th General Assembly the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce teams with the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce to host public forums for state legislators to provide an update on policy and legislation and answer questions from the audience. This past Saturday, January

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Government Affairs UpdateUnemployment Insurance Trust FundWeek two of the state legislature has begun and for the most part committees continue to get organized while deferring bills for a few weeks to allow legislators more time to review and form opinions.With few bills to consider, most of the House committees are taking up the issue of whether to live stream their meetings. I believe that the

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Welcome from Government Affairs!This is the first in a series of blog posts intended to inform readers about activities of the 88th General Assembly during the 2011 regular session. I will be representing the Chamber and its membership at the Capitol throughout the session where I will advocate for our legislative agenda. I am also going to have a section at the end of each post relating some of

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Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will be arriving in style tonight at the annual Rogers Christmas parade. The show gets underway at 6:45 p.m. on Poplar St. The parade route is as follows: 5th & Poplar to 1st & Poplar, then north on 1st to Walnut, then west on Walnut to 7th St. Make sure to bundle up because it's going to be a cold one! If you can't make it out tonight, you can catch the

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The first ever Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, Nov. 27. It's squished in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and encourages shoppers to get out and support the small businesses that are getting our economy going again. By shopping small, you'll be helping the economy in a big way! To learn more about Small Business Saturday and how it can possible save you $25, check out the Small

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Another new face has joined the Chamber team! We're excited to have Allyson Twiggs Dyer as the new director of the Rogers Convention & Visitors Bureau! Allyson is very familiar with the area, having lived here her entire life, and experienced in CVB work. Prior to joining the Rogers CVB, she was the director of the Fayetteville CVB for 8 years. During that time, she received certification as a

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The Chamber would like to welcome our new Vice President of Government Affairs, Michael Lindsey. Prior to joining the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, Michael was a public finance banker with Morgan Keegan where he provided financial advisory and bond underwriting services to municipal and non-profit clients throughout Arkansas and Missouri.Here are some fast-facts about Michael to help

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Even though the Business Conference & Expo is behind us, it's interesting to go back and look at the day's events and speakers through the words of others. Below is the Twitter feed of the attendees using the hashtag #2010nwabiz throughout the day. The user's Twitter handle is highlighted in orange. A lot of great information was learned and shared. You might want to start at the bottom and

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Buy your tickets now to our second annual Northwest Arkansas Business Conference & Expo presented by Sam’s Club and sponsored by Cherokee Casino and Ziplocal.The Arkansas World Trade Center and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal have partnered with the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce to help provide a solution for your business needs. The event will be held Aug. 5 at the John Q.

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Need to unwind from a long day at work? You won't want to miss our next Business After Hours July 15 from 5 - 6:30 at Spa Botanica, located in Embassy Suites in Rogers. The spa is celebrating its 3rd birthday, but at this party, you'll be the one being given special treatment! At the event, there will be mini spa services, food, spa tours and each guest will be able to pop a balloon for a

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Dora the Explorer is in the house! She flew into town yesterday to gear up for her big 10th birthday celebration Saturday, June 5 at the 10th annual International Festival in historic downtown Rogers. Dora's not the only one excited about the festival! Vilma, the Chamber's Diversity Coordinator, has been working around the clock to make sure this festival is a success! We are all looking forward

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Check out our PSA for the 2010 Spring Job Fair presented by Northwest Arkansas Community College and WorkSource NTS. To learn more about the Spring Job Fair or to reserve a booth, click here.

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The Chamber Is Now On Facebook! - Be sure to join our group on Facebook to get the latest Chamber news, event details and pictures! You can leave feedback about events, programs and much more. It's a great way to personally interact with chamber staff! LinkedIn - Connect and share news with other Chamber members through our LinkedIn group page. You can start a discussion, share news about your

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RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-57103667074065997742010-05-07T15:33:00.006-05:002010-05-07T15:44:09.257-05:00

Brick Street Botanical in Rogers is a Green Plus Certified business and is in the running for a national People's Choice Award. You can help increase Brick Streets chances of winning by clicking this link and voting for them in the drop down menu. Green Plus Certification is available through the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and is a way to help your business create a sustainability

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Thanks to our friends at 40/29, you can see what the weather will be like on the lake tomorrow morning while fishing in the 2010 Bradford Marine & RLACC Buddy Bass Tournament presented by Nitro Performance Bass Boats. To read more about the forecast, check out the 40/29 weather blog.

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The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce has one more way for you to stay in the know so you don't miss out on any of the fun things happening at the Chamber! You can now join our Chamber Facebook page to keep up with events, news, and other happenings at the Chamber. If you have news to share about your business, why not share it with other members through our Facebook page? More events,

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Our friends at Drug Free Rogers-Lowell are bringing in an amazing speaker to northwest Arkansas to talk to parents about drug prevention and health education when it comes to their children.Guest speaker, Isabel Burk, is the Director of The Health Network. Burk is a nationally known, award-winning expert on drug prevention, safety policies, and health education issues. Her professional

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You don't have to come in first to win some great prizes at Buddy Bass! Check it out:2010 Bradford Marine & RLACC Buddy Bass Tournament presented by Nitro Performance Bass BoatsPRIZES1st -- Tracker 175 Boat with Mercury 75HP valued at $18,745 & 2 Collector BB Guns2nd -- $2,400.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns3rd -- $1,200.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns4th -- $900.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns5th -- $800.00 & 2

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Forum Featuring County Judge Candidates – Friday, April 16, 2010Candidate Forum featuring Benton County Judge candidates, Bob Stephenson, Jr, Judge Dave Bisbee, Bob Clinard and Tim HendersonApril 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., lunch providedRogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 317 W. Walnut St., RogersOpen to the public, free of chargeSponsored by Government Affairs Division of the Rogers-Lowell

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It's that time of year. Trees are blooming, the grass is growing and the bass are biting! The Chamber staff, along with our many sponsors, have been busy finalizing plans for this year's Bradford Marine & RLACC Beaver Lake Buddy Bass Tournament presented by NITRO boats May 8. More than 700 fishermen are expected to participate. This year the winning fisherman will take home a brand new Tracker

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The 2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is just over a month away and for the 2nd year in a row, it's being held at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers. The race is growing larger each year, which means more volunteers are needed to make the race a success. Last year it took 500 volunteers to make the race possible. There are a multitude of opportunities on race day as well as ongoing and

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's been a while since our last blog post, but we are back and ready to go! I'll be taking over the reins for the Chamber blog. I'm learning my way around the office (I still get lost upstairs), but hope to be on a blogging schedule soon! I wanted to start by introducing myself. My name is Jennifer Haile and I am the newest team member of the Chamber. As the

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Thanks for connecting with us in 2009 via social media!  It's a great time to scroll back through the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce blog to refresh your memory on some of the exciting things that have happened in the business community throughout this year. We'll be taking a short break from blog posts, and look forward to reconnecting with you after the first of the year. Very best

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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 entrepreneurs and, in turn, jobs.  These jobs will strengthen the United States to compete in the global economy, and 20 million new jobs will need to be

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-78080732603341601412009-10-28T09:08:00.001-05:002009-10-28T09:08:00.732-05:00

Workforce recruitment, retention and outreach are some of the most important topics for staff at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber conducts two job fairs annually, typically in May and October, which attract between 50 - 120 hiring companies and anywhere from 1,500 to 3,200 job seekers depending upon current economic conditions. However, as we indicated in press coverage of

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-24061782586600340412009-10-26T07:00:00.002-05:002009-10-26T10:14:18.306-05:00

Just in case you haven't heard some of the buzz about Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (previous post: http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/07/ready-to-lead.html), this is a great time to learn more and get involved, or encourage an outstanding member of your team to do so!Conceived as a vehicle for engaging some of the fantastic emerging talent attracted to Northwest Arkansas by the

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-26628407765950468672009-10-22T07:00:00.004-05:002009-10-22T07:00:04.359-05:00

As previously mentioned in our post regarding the August launch of the Green Plus program (http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/08/meaningful-green-certification-for.html), there are tremendous opportunities available to businesses who understand and pursue sustainable practices. We're delighted to announce that Brick Street Botanical (www.brickstreetbotanical.com) in Historic Downtown

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-53755022130124721992009-10-19T07:10:00.000-05:002009-10-19T07:10:00.306-05:00

While most of us were tending to day to day tasks in Northwest Arkansas this October, a dedicated group representing our community visited Washington D.C. to advocate a number of issues on our behalf.Mayors and chamber of commerce leaders representing the five largest cities in Northwest Arkansas - Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale - visited the nation's Capitol to

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-76930073932191550752009-10-14T13:50:00.006-05:002009-10-14T14:20:37.044-05:00

October is Meth Awareness & Prevention Month. While it is easy to disregard this as another sensationalist themed month that doesn't affect you directly, it's also an excellent opportunity to learn a little more about the effects of meth on our community.At the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, we're fortunate to have some experts in that field. While it is uncommon for chambers of

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-81881889729402668682009-09-22T09:34:00.001-05:002009-09-22T18:57:19.973-05:00

Save the date for the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. This annual gathering of 800 - 1,000 Northwest Arkansas business leaders celebrates accomplishments of the previous year, honors outstanding businesses and individuals in our community and sets the tone for the coming business year.The Chamber’s

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-43267103735606407532009-09-18T06:58:00.001-05:002009-09-22T18:58:04.269-05:00

Economic development is a vague concept for the general public, at best.Better defined as business development, or the dynamic process of recruiting new businesses and assisting to existing businesses, it begins to make sense. Try this on for size: economic development equals new businesses, new customers and new residents which actively contribute to our community's quality of life, i.e. all the

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-83965453904289037802009-09-14T14:49:00.013-05:002009-09-14T15:18:40.021-05:00

Young northwest Arkansas business leaders literally got their hands dirty last week during the P&G Beauty LPGA Championship on September 7 – 13 in Rogers.Members of the Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders (www.NWALead.com) sustainability workgroup made a sizable dent in waste generated by thousands

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-75239521640453367422009-08-27T10:19:00.000-05:002009-08-27T10:19:00.272-05:00

If you've spent more than a minute in Northwest Arkansas, you know it's the place to be. Unfortunately, it's often an uphill battle selling this idea to outsiders, but the proof is in the pudding: once people visit our community and spend a little time here, they get it.Similarly, if you're remotely familiar with Northwest Arkansas, you know that our region attracts some of the very best and

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-63564159808192048692009-08-21T07:00:00.000-05:002009-08-21T07:00:03.505-05:00

Granted, we're pretty excited about just about everything we do at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. We get to work behind the scenes every single day to positively impact businesses and people, and that's pretty cool!However, it's been a long time since we've seen anything quite as exciting as the Green Plus program come along. Our enthusiasm is obvious in the accelerated timeline we

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-91282100427219500792009-08-18T08:57:00.001-05:002009-08-18T08:57:51.107-05:00

One of the most exciting abilities of a chamber of commerce is the capacity to affect positive change for businesses and the community. It sounds a little corny, but it is what we do on behalf of our members, and the primary reason we exist.In the coming months as businesses continue to lift their heads and raise themselves out of the actual and perceived affects of the economic downturn, we see

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-52037735846085225322009-07-13T02:40:00.000-05:002009-07-13T02:40:00.224-05:00

One of our favorite things to do at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce is connect with our members. However, you all have businesses to run, and it's tough to make time to get away to visit with us and share your feedback on how we're doing, how you're doing, and how the community at-large is doing. When it does happen, though, the effects are monumental. Twice per month (on the first

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-13242057485312339742009-07-09T11:25:00.000-05:002009-07-09T11:25:00.714-05:00

We mentioned leadership programs in an earlier post (http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/07/ready-to-lead.html), but it seems appropriate to revisit the topic given the comments from the two mayors who met with one of our NWA Emerging Leaders (www.NWALead.com) workgroups a week ago. They said the obvious: their council chambers (and mailboxes) are full when people are opposed to

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-70588568951958003862009-07-07T08:00:00.000-05:002009-07-09T00:31:03.709-05:00

We've been having fun at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce with a recent program designed to support local restaurants, which we mentioned on the blog back in April (http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/04/support-our-restaurants-so-we-can-keep.html). The program has been running smoothly for the past few months, and it seemed like a good time to remind the public to get out and

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-47470234562253743232009-07-02T18:14:00.002-05:002009-07-02T18:31:18.951-05:00

There are so many ways to get engaged and make a difference as a leader in your community, and to positively impact the place where you live, work and play. Sometimes, though, it is easy to mark leadership development as a life goal, but never take any real action toward it. If personal, professional or even political leadership development is on your life list, move it to an action item. Here

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-64032913203620482612009-06-24T10:30:00.006-05:002009-06-25T10:05:47.988-05:00

It's been very gratifying to be able to serve our members by brokering information about social media as an absolutely free marketing tool to grow their businesses. This is a no-brainer for the Chamber, since we have always positioned ourselves as a clearinghouse of information for our member businesses. It's exciting to see our staff helping both members and the general public understand these

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-62972208029616935892009-06-15T11:22:00.003-05:002009-06-15T11:49:04.470-05:00

Ok, so we have repeatedly (http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/05/ready-for-your-business-to-thrive.html and http://rogerslowellchamber.blogspot.com/2009/02/nwa-business-conference-expo.html) and perhaps even maniacally mentioned the Northwest Arkansas Business Conference & Expo scheduled for August 6. You know, you get it.And while August is a long way off and may give you unpleasant

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-79882845420812124872009-06-15T11:05:00.005-05:002009-06-15T11:20:57.428-05:00

Here's what Forbes.com (http://is.gd/12xyh) said about Northwest Arkansas: Cities poised for a rebound--and cities with a long slog ahead. The three most important things in real estate: location, location, location. It's true for recovery from a real estate bubble too. Overall, many economists expect the national economy to return to growth later in 2009, perhaps as soon as this summer. But

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-35147614410378394582009-05-28T16:00:00.006-05:002009-05-28T16:52:39.095-05:00

So, there's a reason we're excited about surpassing the 2,000 member milestone at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, but it has nothing to do with being the biggest chamber in Arkansas.  That's definitely interesting, but it isn't what matters.We care because it means that we work on behalf of 2,040 member businesses representing 4,037 individuals doing business in Northwest Arkansas.  

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-46122018049751953442009-05-26T11:01:00.003-05:002009-05-26T11:01:58.166-05:00

We are tremendously excited around the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce of late regarding the NWA Business Conference & Expo scheduled for August 6.  Granted, we're pretty excited about everything we do for our member businesses, but this is different.  This is BIG!As previously mentioned in a teaser back in February (http://tinyurl.com/ol5cec), the NWA Business Conference & Expo will be a

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-58590640883604201342009-04-25T06:46:00.000-05:002009-04-25T06:46:00.760-05:00

16 Chamber members and staff have just returned from a visit to Washington D.C. to promote the Chamber's 2009 Legislative Agenda during visits with U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, U.S. Senator Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative John Boozman. The group thanked Lincoln and Boozman for opposing the so-called Employee Free Choice Act, or “Card Check.” (More information is available at http://

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We have been so fortunate (ok, deliberate) in attracting world-class dining establishments ranging from well-known national chains to unique local restaurants to our community. But if we want to keep all this variety, we have to put our money where our mouths are, or maybe our forks...With that in mind, we've been working at the Chamber on a new BuyNWA initiative to support our member restaurants

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-76401807349728900812009-04-20T19:17:00.000-05:002009-04-20T19:17:01.548-05:00

Sound too good to be true? Wait until you see what we have up our sleeves for our member businesses to help you survive and thrive in this economy. We understand that as much as you’d like to attend seminars and attend networking events, it’s hard to justify leaving your business to grow your business. We get it!In 2008, we launched BuyNWA, an initiative to support local businesses and

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-19135515034140546102009-04-16T07:30:00.001-05:002009-05-20T13:29:57.703-05:00

Please excuse us as we try (in vain) to control our enthusiasm about our new BusinessConnect Tool! Seriously, it is a fantastic resource for our member businesses and the general public!Here's the gist of it: businesses and individuals can save time by posting requests online, and member businesses will respond directly to you to give you bids, estimates or provide the services requested! This

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-2430911164281136322009-04-13T19:04:00.003-05:002009-04-13T19:11:05.331-05:00

We have a theory at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Prepare yourself: it is a little bit Pollyanna-ish. We honestly believe that local action can affect big change. Take the economy as a starting point: can we change it across America tomorrow? Probably not. Can we stimulate positive changes that help local businesses and, in turn, serve as the first steps toward national (and

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-75386646733058830252009-03-20T17:16:00.004-05:002009-03-21T14:32:55.458-05:00

Signs of growth and opportunity are everywhere this spring. At the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, we're probably a bit more optimistic about recovery than the rest of the world, but it isn't because we're not realists - it's because we have behind the scenes information about the good things going on in our community that everyone else may not hear about.Our staff are spending a lot of

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This article is full of great tips for all of us! The Moment of Truth - Being Worthy of Referrals - It's All About Follow UpBy Glen Gould Something magical happens when you begin to attend networking events. People begin to give you leads and referrals. Many have been fortunate to have met someone who wanted to do business right away. Others have met someone at a networking event that should be

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-15767196323758454382009-03-02T14:15:00.006-06:002009-03-14T09:16:53.939-05:00

Paul Vitale is a good friend to the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. After meeting him, we can't think of anyone who would argue that he is far and away one of the most enthusiastic people you'll ever encounter. In fact, we feel more enthusiastic (not surprisingly) just reading his article below - so much so that an exclamation point was warranted in the blog title!Paul has served as a

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-20797548992820315812009-03-02T09:09:00.003-06:002009-03-02T09:24:55.007-06:00

According to the New York Times, coupons are hip - particularly online coupons. While the article below was published about three months ago, we believe the current economic environment makes the message resonate even more: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/27/technology/internet/27coupon.html. It's obvious coupons can drive business your way, and it's even better when they don't cost you a dime!

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-31328874752018871392009-02-26T16:44:00.005-06:002009-03-02T09:06:49.072-06:00

The following article by Glen Gould is, in our humble opinion, a great piece on why businesses need their chamber now more than ever...Five Reasons This is the Best Time to Join the Chamber of CommerceBy Glen Gould The signs are everywhere you turn. From inflated commodity prices to news reports of job losses, we're hard pressed to keep a good attitude about the economy. So if you're one of the

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-76591875811211351552009-02-16T16:33:00.002-06:002009-02-16T19:38:37.750-06:00

Obviously, we’re pretty enthusiastic about our website, www.RogersLowell.com, but we always worry our members may not be aware of all the great tools at their fingertips. For your convenience (and also as a shameless plug), here’s are the top five tools on our (your) website:1. The Business Directory is a quick connection to nearly 2,000 member businesses (+ addresses, phone numbers, websites and

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-62714385311936474972009-02-14T11:46:00.002-06:002009-02-14T11:51:20.034-06:00

We've been holding an interesting ongoing discussion among the executive committee and chamber management over the past few weeks, fueled by our efforts to align our 2009 strategy with the needs of our members in the new world economy.Consensus is building that the current economic environment, partially fueled by the exuberance and excess of the last few years and a recession-proof attitude in

Bethany Stephensnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-21016383897300127012009-02-05T21:35:00.009-06:002009-02-06T16:10:29.268-06:00

We are so excited to announce an "arranged marriage" between two of our previous successful events, creating the Northwest Arkansas Business Conference & Expo to be held on August 6, 2009.The Arkansas World Trade Center and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal have joined the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce as event partners, bringing significant resources and cutting edge ideas to the

RLChamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06019539744892169140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2930832501105534615.post-5399646528205892732009-02-05T20:58:00.008-06:002009-02-26T11:13:11.923-06:00

At the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, we're primed for our biggest membership event of the year - the annual banquet - tomorrow night at 6 p.m. (reception) at the John Q. Hammons Center. Our entire staff (24!) will be there, and we anticipate around 950 of our members and friends. A number of state legislators are driving home from the 87th Arkansas General Assembly in Little Rock on

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