"Non-Profit Career Day" and "Make Money Where Your Heart Is Workshop"

ANNOUNCEMENT:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
February 5th and 7th, 2007

Non-Profit Career Day
"Career Day for Non-Profit Organizations to Recruit U of A students"
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 10 am to 2 pm
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Arkansas Union 5th Floor Ballroom
Many of you are already registered. Additional non-profit organizations can still register to attend at this link: http://career.uark.edu/employers/careerfairs/emp_nonprofit_reg.asp

"Make Money Where Your Heart Is" Workshop
A Non-Profit "How-To" for students and interested Non-Profit Organizations
Monday, February 5, 2007, 3:30-4:30 pm
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Arkansas Union 4th Floor Multicultural Center
Presented by Daniel Hintz and Doug Walsh, Fayetteville Downtown Partners
Students and organizations can register to attend this workshop at this link:
http://career.uark.edu/students/reg/make_money.asp

Non-Profit Career Day Attendees as of 1/20/07 and Growing Daily...
American Cancer Society, Arkansas Support Network, Bost, Inc., CASA of Northwest Arkansas,
Clinton School of Public Service, Credit Counseling of Arkansas, Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club,
EOA Head Start of Washington County, Faith in Action/Cancer Support Home,
Fayetteville Downtown Partners, Fayetteville Town Center, Heifer International,
Helen R Walton Children's Enrichment Center, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
NWA Child Care Resource & Referral, Center, Inc., Ozark Literacy Council, Inc.,
Peace at Home Family Shelter, Peace Corps, The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas,
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, United Way, US Army Corps of Engineers, Walton Arts Center,
William J. Clinton Foundation, Youth Bridge, Inc.
Link to register is repeated here. Spread the word!
http://career.uark.edu/employers/careerfairs/emp_nonprofit_reg.asp
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The University of Arkansas Career Development Center and School of Law, in partnership with Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE), Washington County United Way, Fayetteville Downtown Partners, and campus partners have set aside a day to connect non-profit organizations with U of A students for the following purposes:
Full-time career opportunities
Internships/co-ops
Part-time paid positions
Volunteer experience
Service-Learning opportunities
Recruiters can educate students about the benefits of volunteering or working for a non-profit--and your non-profit organization in particular--and can talk with students about career opportunities.
We invite you to come educate and recruit!

Please let us know if you have any questions about this recruiting day that we can answer or if you know of any "missing organizations" that you think should attend this event. We will be happy to contact them.

Beckye Bates Clark
University of Arkansas Career Center Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
479-575-7379, raclark@uark.edu

PWN Benton County on February 6th at Oscar's

Tuesday February 6th at Oscars (NEW LOCATION)
11:30 AM.
Only charge is the cost of your lunch.
RSVP by 2/5/07 to dsallee@shelterinsurance.com or call Donna at 621-0555

We will be Meeting at Oscars from February-June

Your Invited:
I am having a home interior party at my home on Saturday January 27th at 2:00. I would love for you to come hang out and network with us. Pam Anderson is the Home Interior Rep that will be putting it on. my address is 1110 W Linda Ln. Rogers, email me or call 621-0555 to RSVP and for Directions. Bring a friend and get a free candle. Thanks, Donna Sallee

Invitation from Cheryl Cook:
Hi, I would like to invite you to a presentation I am excited about. We will be talking about getting the Toxins out of your environment, bath and body, skin care, detergents and cleaners. If we are going to drink good water, breath healthier air and sleep well, we need to bath and clean our house with healthier products to. The products that I am talking about will not have Formaldehyde phosphates, Ammonia, bleach, abrasives, aerosol propellants, or other harsh ingredients in them. I know that you will love to find out about these products and you will not want to miss this event I am having. There are no obligations to buy anything. I just want to get you informed.

The presentation will be held at 917 NE Arleta Gardens, Bentonville, and Ar. Directions to the house: take 102 toward Bentonville, Turn RIGHT (north) onto SE J St., Turn Left (West) onto NE Tiger Blvd. Turn RIGHT (Northeast) onto NE Allencroft Blvd., and the immediately turn LEFT (west) onto NE Dysart Woods LN. Turn RIGHT (north) onto Benjamin Greens, Turn LEFT (west) onto NE Arleta Gardens, arrive at 917 NE Arleta Gardens on the left hand side of the road. The house is right on the corner.

Dates and Times to choose from:
Wed. Jan. 17 at 6:00 PM,
Thur. Jan. 18, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Friday January 19 at 6:00 PM
Sat. Jan 20, 2007 at 12:00 Noon, 4:00 PM, or 7:00 PM.
Sun. Jan. 21, 2007 at 2:00 PM

Please RSVP at 479-936-6950 or 479-246-0332. If for some reason you can not reach me, please call Lynn Gordy at 479-586-4594.

Please bring a Guest or 2 with you. I look forward to seeing you there. Cheryl Cook


Donna Sallee, Agent
Shelter Insurance
Phone: 479-621-0555
Fax: 479-621-0556
Auto Home Life
For all your insurance needs:
Seek Shelter Today!
My web links:
http://fsonline.com/for/h.html?dsallee
http://www.shelterinsurance.com/donnasallee

Fitting Size Models Needed ASAP!

Stage 28 LLC office was closed for the month on December. I always take a vacation in Dec because business is slow due to clients getting their marketing budgets for the new year in Jan. Anyway, I'm back at work and needing to book a "fit" model job asap. My client is looking for several female models that fit or come close to fitting the specs below. If models come close to fitting the specs they will be hired on a weekly basis working a couple hours a day trying on clothes for Wal.Mart buyers. This is a GREAT paying job and will look GREAT on resume. There isn't a age requirement for this booking. Please take your measurements and notify me via email if you fit the specs asap. Models referrals are appreciated! We will be meeting the client Tuesday at 10am. I am looking forward to working with you in 2007!

Heather Fallen

Here are the specs for the 5 body shapes we are looking
for, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Junior 9:
Height 5' 4 3/4" - 5 7"
Bust 36"
Waist 31 1/2"
Hip 38 1/2"

Missy 10: Missy 10:
Height 5' 4 1/2" - 5 7" Height 5' 4 1/4" - 5 7"
Bust 37 1/2" Bust 38"
Waist 32 5/8" Waist 33 5/8"
Hip 40 3/8" Hip 40 3/4"

Women's 20: Women's 20:
Height 5' 5 1/2" - 5 7" Height 5' 5" - 5 7"
Bust 47 1/2" Bust 48"
Waist 43 1/2" Waist 44 1/4"
Hip 50 1/2" Hip 51"

Best regards,
Stage 28 Talent and Casting
http://www.mystage28.com
479.582.3191 office
479.530.3191 cell

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House in Bella Vista for Sale

$159,000, seller will pay closing cost and it is Zero “0” down to get in. 3 bedroom, 2 bath split floorplan has 1560 total sq foot of living area.

2 Living Areas, Great Room 19’ x 13’ with trey ceiling
Large Master Bedroom 13’ x 15’ with double door walk in closet
Large Master Bath with separate shower, Jacuzzi tub, double cultured marble sinks
Kitchen has stained oak cabinets with upgraded black appliances
All bathrooms and wet areas have ceramic tile floors
Beautiful wooded scenic view from both living areas and off of rear deck
Large 6 ½’ x 9’ Utility Room
All Brush nickel light fixtures
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and great room
Sodded yard
MUST SELL, just call we would like to work with you on getting you a home!!
Ask for Tim at 479-877-0299

Sixth Annual Crimson and Cream Ball

The Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host its Sixth Annual Crimson and Cream Ball on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers, Arkansas. The Crimson and Cream Ball is a fundraiser for the Nola Holt Royster Living Legacy Scholarship and the Bethany “Dee“ McClendon Graduate Scholarship.

The Nola Holt Royster Living Legacy Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Nola Holt Royster, a lifelong and dedicated member of our organization and prominent figure in the Northwest Arkansas community. The Nola Holt Royster Living Legacy Scholarship provides financial assistance to African-American women who are leaders and will pursue a degree at a college or university. Last year’s efforts resulted in $20,000 raised for undergraduate scholarships.

The Bethany “Dee” McClendon Graduate Scholarship was established to honor the memory of a former member of our chapter and law school student at the University of Arkansas. The Bethany “Dee” McClendon Graduate Scholarship provides financial assistance to current graduate students attending the University of Arkansas. Last year’s efforts resulted in two scholarships being awarded for a total of $2,500.

Last year’s successful scholarship program resulted in a total of $22,500 in awards. However pleased we are with last year’s efforts, we understand the outstanding unmet need in our community for scholarship assistance. With that in mind, this year’s goal is to provide $50,000 for scholarships to Northwest Arkansas Area students.

Creative Referral Network Every Friday

Join us every Friday for the Creative Referral Network at the Arkansas Room at Embassy Suites (behind the Cedar Creek Bistro) at 8:00 a.m. If that room is booked for another group, we’ll meet in the Cedar Creek Bistro. Bring business cards for at least 35.

Open Mic Blues Jam at the Bayou

Every Thursday night at the Bayou in Rogers (behind Price Cutter and across from Eureka Pizza on Dixieland), my husband and I go to Open Mic Blues Jam. It’s the coolest thing. The house band, The Larrys (and there isn’t one Larry in the group) open up at 9:00 p.m. The local musicians start wandering in with their guitars, amplifiers, drum sticks, harmonicas, etc. and sign up. Throughout the night, the musicians switch out. These people are from all walks of life and there are some killer blues guys (and gals) in the area. One of the Larrys is a guy named Danny that works in the Miller Brewing Company supplier office here. His wife told me about waking up in the middle of the night when they were first together. Danny was in the bathroom with the light on and the door closed. Thinking he was sick, she got up to check on him and found him in the bathroom with his guitar trying to figure out a chord. That, my friends, is what the blues will do to you. Yeah, buddy. It’s all about the music. Tom and I are there most Thursdays. You’re welcome to sit with us anytime.

GreenInBlue receives NSF funds to study HYDOZ "TM" at drinking water treatment facility; Addresses need for improved ozone treatment of drinking water

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (December 28, 2006) -- BlueInGreen, LLC understands the need to minimize chlorine use in drinking water treatment facilities, so they have worked diligently to develop alternative disinfection technologies. The National Science Foundation (NSF) recognized their efforts and gave the company a $100,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research award recently to study the implementation of BlueInGreen's patent-pending ozone dissolution technology, Hyperconcentrated Dissolved Ozone treatment system (HYDOZ "TM").

Beaver Water District in Northwest Arkansas and the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority are collaborators on the project. The HYDOZ "TM" system will be installed at the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority A.B. Jewell pilot-plant facility. Based upon results of the first phase of this project, BlueInGreen will develop a full-scale prototype for the facility.

HYDOZ "TM" improves the safety and quality of drinking water by delivering a concentrated stream of dissolved ozone in water. Since ozone quickly converts into oxygen following treatment, it has no lasting impact on the environment. Traditional ozonation technologies are not efficient at dissolving ozone bubbles into water, resulting in hazardous ozone off-gassing that must be captured. This adds significant expense to ozonation treatment, which has limited its application in favor of chlorine pretreatment.

The use of chlorine in drinking water pretreatment has been linked to the formation of harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently implemented a Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule to reduce their presence in the drinking water supply. BlueInGreen's HYDOZ "TM" technology may be applied at key steps within the drinking water treatment process to improve disinfection of the drinking water supply, remove odorous and foul-tasting compounds, and to minimize the formation of DBPs.

BlueInGreen Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Marty Matlock is excited about the potential of the HYDOZ "TM" system to solve drinking water problems. "The current need to minimize the use of chlorine in drinking water treatment facilities across the nation gives high priority to the development of alternative disinfection technologies," Matlock said. "We believe that this collaborative effort between BlueInGreen, Beaver Water District and the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority will provide advances in ozonation technology that will solve many drinking water problems."

For more information about BlueInGreen, contact Greg Magness at (479) 527-6378 or visit the website at www.blueingreen.biz.

HGTV Dream Home Giveaway!

"Thought you might like to enter the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway!"
URL: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dream_home_tour_2007/text/0,,HGTV_28177_55278,00.html

Ballet Tomorrow at the Walton Arts Center

There's a ballet made for kids on Friday night at 7:00 at the WAC - tickets are $12.00 or $8.00 depending on seating. It looks pretty entertaining: http://www.waltonartscenter.org/event.php?eid=229 - not your typical ballet.

Business After Hours in February at Fare

A Fare To Remember will also be the host at Fare on February 1st for the Business After Hours for the Fayetteville Chamber...a don't miss occasion!

Computer Challenges?

Call Dean Lowman or Chad King at 927-3636, 200-7379, or 790-5442 for your I.T. professional solutions. Regulars at our CRN meetings, they are ITMC, LLC, (Intelligent Technology Management Consulting).

Prix Fixe Dinners

North Forty's upcoming Prix Fixe Dinners will be held on January 13 and on Valentine's Day, February 14th. Exquisite food prepared and served in a lovely restored farmhouse. Call Darlene Martucci at 521-3739 for reservations, information or to reserve the facility for your upcoming events.

Weekly Optimist Club Meeting

Check out the weekly Optimist Club meeting at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Optimist Club is selling lovely candles in glass jars @ $8.00 each to raise funds for NWA youth activities. Call Sandy Hamilton at 521-4411 for more information or to request candles.

Life Coaching for Success from Mindbenders

Mindbenders offers individual or small group sessions - life coaching for success. Contact Marilyn McKim at 263-4408. Marilyn also leads the Biz-Net networking group which meets at the Sunset Grill in Springdale at 8:15 a.m. every Thursday. Don't miss this great opportunity to share your services with other area professionals. It's Training on the Train: Mindbenders will be presenting a special seminar on Time Management at a luncheon to be held in the A&M Parlor Car on Saturday, January 20th, 11:30 a.m, 306 E. Emma, in Springdale. Contact Marilyn at 263-4408 or A&M's Brenda Brown at 751-8600, ext. 116, for reservations ($45/person, includes catered lunch). Limited seating, so call early.

A&M Railroad

Consider the refurbished Parlor Car for your upcoming meetings or seminars. For regular A&M tickets and information, contact Brenda Brown at (479) 751-8600, ext. 116 or 117.

Employee Retention Seminar Series

First Western Bank is hosting a series of free seminars for small businesses. You do not have to be a bank client to attend. Seating is limited to 25 so reserve your seat early. For More Information, Please Call: Erin West, Director of Client Relations, First Western Financial, (479) 756-9260 or Kerry Jensen, Vice President/ Business Development Officer, First Western Bank, (479) 878-9464
Seminar 1: Does Your Health Plan Fit Your Employees, Jan 12, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Seminar 2: Recruitment in a Competitive Market, February 16, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Seminar 3: Low Cost/No Cost Benefits, March 9, 2007, 12:00pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Seminar 4: 401(k) Compliance, April 20, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Seminar 5: Creating an Attractive Work Environment, May 18, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Seminar 6: TBD, June 15, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers

Always Wanted to Write That Book?

If you have ever dreamed of becoming a published author, now is the time! On Tuesday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Furniture and Appliances Now showroom in Springdale, Soar with Eagles will co-host The Aspiring Authors Seminar: From the Idea to the Shelf.

Only 1% of authors' manuscripts are ever selected by the major publishing companies. There are many other alternatives to getting your book into print. This seminar will tell you about them.

Bookstores aren't the only place to sell your book. You can sell them in your business, at your promotional seminars, and offer them to potential clients. The product possibilities are endless! Learn more at this important seminar.

We'll share the details you need to know to begin to make your dream a reality with better speed to market and greater marketability.

Once you've attended the Aspiring Authors Seminar, you can repeat the program again for a reduced fee.

Check out the information on the seminar at http://www.soarhigher.com/AspiringAuthors.htm
Hosted by Furniture and Appliances Now.

Seminar will be held at their showroom at 3905 S.Thompson in Springdale.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost $49
To Enroll: Contact Carrie Smith at 636-7627
or e-mail carrie@soarhigher.com.

As Safe As Possible Offers Driver Safety Class

A driver safety class has been scheduled for Thursday, January 18th, 2007 at the First Western Bank, Bella Vista, located at 575 Memorial Drive. This is a 1-day, 4-hour class and will be held from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM. The class size is limited and you must pre-register in order to take the class. Participants over the age of 55 who complete this 1-day, 4-hour course will receive a certificate and be entitled to a reduction of their automobile insurance for three years. As we age, our reaction time slows, our eyesight and hearing become worse and this course will teach you how to compensate for some of those age related difficulties.
The cost for this course is $10.00 and anyone wishing to take it should contact Shelley Parson at Farmers Insurance Group in order to pre-register and make sure that you are included in this course.

You can reach Shelley Parson at 479-271-8818 or by email at sparson@farmersagent.com. You can contact the instructor Dr Abe Winters at 870-898-5046 or by email at awinters@sbcglobal.net.

The class is being conducted by As Safe As Possible, Inc, a non-profit Corporation and is co-sponsored by Shelley M Parson Insurance and First Western Bank, Bella Vista. This course has been approved by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services.

Get Your Booth for the Bentonville Business and Lifestyles Expo

The Bentonville Business Expo will be held on March 15 & 16. This expo generates a ton of attendance, and you can't beat the price. For a business, booth space is $300 for a chamber member and $350 for non-chamber members. For non-profit organizations, booth space is $100 for a chamber member and $150 for non-chamber members. There are only 120 booths available.

A number of the Friday Coffee regulars sell memberships and sponsorships on the Total Resource Campaign (TRC) for the Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce and we want to sell you a booth. Contact Carrie Smith at carrie@soarhigher.com if you want to buy a booth. I'll pass your request along to our Friday Coffee folks so they can get your booth reserved.

Ring in the New Year at County Business After Hours

Chamber members from across Benton County are invited to attend the Regional Business After Hours on Jan. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Toyota of NWA, 411 S. Metro Parkway, Rogers. Hosted by the Rogers-Lowell Area, Bentonville/Bella Vista, and Siloam Springs Chambers of Commerce, the event will feature great food and beverages, kicking off a new year of networking. Bring your coworkers and a handful of business cards to share as you meet and greet chamber members from across the county. The event is free and open to members.

BIZ-NET (Springdale Thursday Coffee) is Moving

They moved to their new location this week at BUFFALO WILD WINGS at 6938 W Sunset in Springdale. Tim Jordan, general manager, graciously agreed to open early for them to meet there each Thursday. There will be coffee available but no food as they will not be open yet. Come in the front door. The location is on Hwy 412 W heading toward Tontitown. It is easy to get to and has ample parking. We will start there this week at 8:15 as usual. Bring business cards, and brief commercial and a friend. For more info, contact meMarilyn McKim RN, MS at MindBenders at 479-361-2052 or 479-263-4408 or MarilynMcKim@aol.com.

RLCOC J07 B2B

Would you like to be introduced to more than 100 business professionals and speak one-on-one to 6 potential customers in just 90 minutes? Register for the January Business-to-Business Connection Lunch. The first one of 2007 is Jan. 10 from noon-1:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites of NWA, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers. B2B Luncheons offers Chamber members the opportunity to create word-of-mouth buzz efficiently and effectively by giving a five-minute commercial about your business to the six other participants seated at your table. Maximize your company's visibility by reserving a Vendor Table to display your products or services for just $15. Registration is $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers. Sign up conveniently online on the Chamber Calendar page, or call Carly Johnson at 479-619-3195 to register.

Tulsa Company Looking for Interior Landscaping Company to Purchase

A Tulsa company that provides a customized service where they provide live plants to decorate commercial spaces is interested in expanding their customer base in our area. They would like to purchase a company (or division of a company) that provides those same services in Northwest Arkansas. If you know of a company who would be willing to sell thier business, contact Mark Cohlmia at 918-622-3400 or msc@tropicalplantdesign.com.

Taste of the World - NWA's Most Flavorful Party

Don't miss the second annual Taste of the World on Friday January 12, 2007. Taste of the World is an annual event benefit for the American Red Cross. The MC is La Maga and Papa Rap, also singing Rap songs. Some International restaurants will be in this particular event for the Red Cross and the Ozarks food bank in Fayetteville, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Taste of the World tickets are on sale at all Regions Bank locations in NWA. Don't miss it -- NWA's Most FLAVORFUL Party!

Click here to find out more: http://www.nwarkansasredcross.org/events/totw/index.htm

Five New Year’s Resolutions You Should Keep by Carrie Perrien Smith

Ahhhh … It’s that time of year — that magical season when people make those resolutions that will make their life better. Small business owners are no different. We make them, too, only we break them faster than the weight-loss resolution. Here is a list of resolutions that small businesses should vow to make and keep.

Resolution #1: Network More

As I sat at the first official networking event of the year, I couldn’t believe the number of people who said they resolved to do more networking. They realized that it was important to their business and they were going to start today. My expertise is networking but I was still surprised. They spoke of it as seriously as they would if they were about to try to stop smoking after years of bitter attempts to quit. The networking group had spiked in size similar to the way the fitness center attendance increases in January.

Networking is a great way to develop prospects and market your business. Most powerful of all, though, is the way that networking enables you to build relationships, learn about others through meaningful conversation, and help other businesses by providing nice, warm, gift-wrapped leads. It’s interesting that people who I spoke with on January 2 were people that I had made contact with during the previous October, November, and December. I had top-of-mind awareness because I stayed in the networking game all year.

Read more here: http://www.soarhigher.com/nyresolutions.htm

Retailing Today Sales Position Open

Retailing Today Sales Position
Connecting NW Arkansas Magazine and www.connectingnwa.com

Location: Northwest Arkansas

Primary role:
Build advertising revenue growth for upstart NW, AR publication,
Connecting NW Arkansas, website and new Beyond Bentonville Seminar Series

Secondary role:
Building CNWA product portfolio in NW Arkansas.
Represent the Lebhar-Friedman Retail Group in NW Arkansas.

Job description:
Looking for a self-motivated, independent sales/marketing representative
who has entrepreneurial skills to build new vendor service advertising
business in NW Arkansas.

Ideal candidate will have previous sales experience in retail or consumer goods sales with a customer focused background.

Position is backed by Lebhar-Friedman, Inc. an 80-year-old global leader in retail information and event productions. Position will be as an Area Manager for
Connecting NWA and Retailing Today reporting to the Sales Director in Chicago.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and develop new advertising customers focused on supporting the relationship between Wal-Mart and their vendors.
• Advertising Sales and Market development in NWA
• Manage and maintain existing accounts in-market.
• Develop NEW ideas that generate and support revenue growth in NWA.
• Maintain relationships with Vendor Team Community and national RT sales organization.
• Self motivated, high energy individual able to work well alone.

Direct all inquiries to:

Bruce L. Smith
Lebhar-Friedman Retail Group
444 North Michigan Ave. #1070
Chicago, IL 60611
312.645.5080
bsmith@LF.com

X-pectations Salon Spa Grand Opening This Saturday, January 13th, 2007

X-pectations "Fulfilling all your expectations for salon and spa care"
Grand Opening
January 13, 2007

551 White Road, Suites B & C
Springdale, AR 72762
479.756.3330
Fax: 479.756.3888
Hours:
M-F: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
S: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Come Join Us for the Grand Opening for Northwest Arkansas' Newest Salon and Day Spa!

A Grand Prize of a "Day at the Salon and Spa" will be given away. Other prizes will also be awarded. So don't miss out!

Drop by on Saturday, January 13, 2007, between 10:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register. Drawings will be held at 4 p.m. You don't have to be present to win. We will contact you, so be sure and come by and complete the registration form with your contact information.

Hair Stylists
Color Specialists
Manicure/Pedicure
Skincare/Makeup
Massage Therapy
Waxing