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Feb. 11, 2014 - In This Issue:
DOWNTOWN ROGERS RESTAURANT WEEK SET

Focus on Downtown Dining March 31-April 5

Downtown Rogers Restaurant Week is a week-long event celebrating local restaurants in historic downtown Rogers. Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy special fixed-price menus from participating restaurants in the downtown Rogers district. These two- or three-course menus will be offered at special prices (tax and gratuity not included). Each restaurant selects its own menus and price points.

  

The purpose of this event is to showcase the multiple restaurants, cafes, diners, bakeries, coffee shops and other food establishments that call Downtown Rogers home. The Restaurant Week Committee, chaired by Chef Jen Kiple and Main Street Rogers will handle all marketing and promotion of the event. We will provide restaurants and businesses with promotional materials and will launch a marketing campaign.

 

THIS IS ALL FREE to Downtown Rogers restaurants! We simply ask for your participation, and we make it easy. Click here for FAQs about participating in Downtown Rogers Restaurant Week.

 

Ready to register your restaurant? Send an email to Dana Mather to get started!

 
 
MOCHA IN THE MORNING!
Warm Up with Friends
  

Main Street Mocha is the best way for you to stay informed, meet Downtown Rogers stakeholders, and learn about topics that impact your business. This informal coffee and social time is open to anyone interested in Downtown Rogers. Mocha is held each Wednesday from 8-9 a.m. at the Rogers Historical Museum's Education Annex, at 120 W. Poplar St. - across from Las Palmas.
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VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALS TO POST
Send Details by Friday

Are you offering something special for Valentine's Day? Please share your sales and special plans with Main Street Rogers and we'll help you spread the word!
  
Here's what Red Carpet Salon & Spa is planning: 
 
A Valentine Gift for the Body from the Heart! During the month of February we are offering our clients a gift certificate special that their sweetheart will love! Karen is offering a 70 minute massage to include Aromatherapy, Hot Stones and Hot towels for only $49 ($75 value). In order to get this great deal you must like this post, Like our page and share this post on your wall. Then come in and buy your gift certificates.
  
We can share your sweet treats on the web and through social media, in press releases and PSAs. Send details to Dana Mather by Friday to get listed. 
  
UPCOMING MEETINGS & MEETING NOTES ONLINE
Volunteers Get It Done

You are invited to attend the monthly committee meetings to share your suggestions, skills and talents.

 

Organization Committee - Thursday, March 6, 8:30 a.m., MSR Office
This committee establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among the various groups that have a stake in the commercial district. Minutes from the Feb. 6 meeting available here. 
 
Promotions Committee - Friday, March 7, 9 a.m., MSR Office
Chair Wendy Jones invites you to join this committee to create a positive image that will rekindle community pride and improve consumer and investor confidence in Downtown Rogers. Minutes of the Feb. 7 meeting available here.

 

Economic Restructuring Committee - Wed., Feb. 12, 1 p.m., MSR Office

Chair Paul Olinger invites you to join this committee if you are interested in

strengthening the community's existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base.

 

Design Committee - Thursday, Feb. 13, 4 p.m., MSR Office

Chair Deanne Haley invites you to join this committee to help get Downtown Rogers into top physical shape and create a safe, inviting environment for shoppers, workers, and visitors.
 
Board of Directors - Monday, Feb. 17, noon, Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
A public forum is held at the beginning of each meeting to address board members. For more information on the agenda, contact Chair Paul Hively.
 
Contact the committee chair for additional information on the activities and goals of each group, or contact Dana Mather at the MSR office for more details. Committee meetings are open to the public and we welcome your support.
 
SUCCESS WITH ONLINE REVIEWS 
Free Webinar from SBA & Yelp

 

U.S. Small Business Administration and Yelp are partnering to provide America's small businesses with the information they need to successfully engage with online reviewers and tips for monitoring their online reputation. This will help small businesses adjust to the new realities of online word-of-mouth and address the challenges and opportunities that come along with this change.

 

This free webinar is set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m.

 

We often hear from small business owners that they do not know where to begin when it comes to managing their online reputation. During the webinar, SBA and Yelp will you through the simple steps you should take to join the conversations that are happening about your business on online review sites. In addition to best practices for getting started, SBA and Yelp will share advice for handling critical feedback, responding to reviews, ways to generate more buzz by creating exciting promotions and monitoring the customer leads. Register Here

 
WHAT'S YOUR PRODUCT?
Retail Tip of the Week 
  
By Rick Segel & Associates, LLC
 

What is your company's product? Your first answer to this question will most likely be the obvious. If you are a furniture company, then you would say your product is furniture. If you are a car dealer, then your product is an automobile. If you are a restaurant, then you will say food. This is all fairly obvious.

You are trying to differentiate yourselves from the rest of the world who does the same thing you do. Therefore, you must look beyond what you are selling and start trying to understand what your customers are paying for. And what they are paying for is very different from the wares you are hocking.

Let's use one of the "poster" companies for service and culture - Disney. For Disney, their product is "happiness," and if you think about it that is exactly what they provide. Learn more
TO CLOSE OR NOT TO CLOSE? 
Seeking Input on Access Around the Lake

The city of Rogers will hold two public input meetings with the City Council members to discuss the proposed access around Lake Atalanta - including the street and trails. 
  
The meetings will be held TONIGHT and on Feb. 25 from 5:30-6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut St. Bring your thoughts and be heard!
  
View concept drawings and the recent plant study at the Lake Atalanta Blog.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
NWA Media Progress Edition
  

NWA Media will produce a Progress Edition for 2014 - "Moving Forward." It will overview Northwest Arkansas with key insights into the local economy including focusing on these section features - Retail & Shopping, Real Estate, Banking, Construction, Employment, Quality of Life, Healthcare, Tourism, Education & More!

 

It will publish on Sunday, March 23 in Benton & Washington Counties and on the website nwaonline.com reaching more than 189,998 readers & viewers. Deadline for space reservations is Friday, March 7. Camera ready art is due Friday, March 14. Contact Barbara Smith at 479-287-3899 or email her at blsmith@nwaonline.com

 
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