The Chamber Is Now On Facebook!

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, pictures, and news will be added in the coming weeks, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!

What All Parents Need To Know

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 achievements have been honored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Northeast Center for Safe and Drug-Free Schools , and the New York State Department of Health. Isabel has written two books, more than 100 articles and has appeared on 20/20 , CBS This Morning , The View , Phil Donahue , Fox News, and others.

You will have two opportunities to attend the program “Challenges of the Millennial Generation: What Parents Need to Know”. The first training will be held Tuesday, April 27th from 6-7:30 at the Shewmaker Center on the NWACC campus and the second training will be held Wednesday, April 28th from 6-7:30 at Landmark Baptist Church in Siloam Springs.

RSVP’s are required by April 23, 2010 to Lauren Marquette at lauren@rogerslowell.com or (479) 619-3198.

Prizes for Buddy Bass Announced!

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 Boats

PRIZES
1st -- Tracker 175 Boat with Mercury 75HP valued at $18,745 & 2 Collector BB Guns
2nd -- $2,400.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns
3rd -- $1,200.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns
4th -- $900.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns
5th -- $800.00 & 2 Collector BB Guns
6th -- $700.00
7th -- $600.00
8th -- $600.00
9th -- $500.00
10th -- $500.00
11th -- $400.00
12th -- $400.00
13th -- $400.00
14th -- $400.00
15th -- Prizes
16th -- Prizes
17th -- Prizes
18th -- Prizes
19th -- Prizes
20th -- Prizes
21st -- Prizes
22nd -- Prizes
23rd -- Prizes
24th -- Prizes
25th -- Prizes
50th -- $300
Big Bass -- $1,000.00 & Collector BB Gun

Benton County Judge Candidate Forum

Forum Featuring County Judge Candidates – Friday, April 16, 2010

Candidate Forum featuring Benton County Judge candidates, Bob Stephenson, Jr, Judge Dave Bisbee, Bob Clinard and Tim Henderson

April 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., lunch provided

Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers

Open to the public, free of charge

Sponsored by Government Affairs Division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce

Offered as a service to Chamber members and the general public as an opportunity to meet the candidates and learn more about their positions.

The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Primary Election Candidate Forum on Friday, April 16. The forum, hosted by the Government Affairs Division of the chamber, allow candidates an opportunity to answer specific questions for voters. The forum will be held at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers.
Candidates for County Judge will be featured on April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lunch provided. The forum will include Bob Stephenson, Jr, Judge Dave Bisbee, Bob Clinard and Tim Henderson.

Candidate Forums are hosted and sponsored by the Government Affairs Division of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, and are free and open to the public. Reservations are required, and may be made online for each forum at www.RogersLowell.com, or by calling the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at 479-636-1240.

Registration Now Open for Buddy Bass!

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 Bass Boat, motor, and trailer thanks to Bass Pro Shops and Bradford Marine. The 19th annual tournament will be held at Prairie Creek Pavilion on Beaver Lake in Rogers.

Download your registration form here

We'd also like you to join us for the “Spring Fishing Classic” event at Bradford Marine’s Springdale location on Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with the 2010 Bradford Marine & Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Buddy Bass Tournament presented by NITRO boats, and will feature a kids casting contest, refreshments, seminars and appearances by national fishing celebrities Jimmy Houston and Stacy King. Registration for the 19th Annual Buddy Bass Tournament will also be available. Register for the tournament at Bradford Marine and you are automatically entered in a drawing for a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card! Drawing will be held at the end of the tournament weigh-in and you must be present to win.