Spring Break Workshops at The Arts Center of the Ozarks

Spring Break Workshops
March 26th-30th, 2007
with
Jennifer Lacour
at The Arts Center of the Ozarks

Jennifer Lacour teaches privately and works as a freelance instructor.
Jennifer has created after-school art programs for Jefferson &
St. Charles Parishes (Counties) and has been the Art Director for the
Jefferson Parish (County) Summer Day Camps. She is a juried member
of the Louisiana Crafts Guild and currently sells her work at
Fine Art and Fine Craft shows around the country.

Spring Break Art Blast (K-6):
March 26th-30th, 2007. 9:00- 3:30pm (Students need to bring sack lunch)
Students will spend the week exploring clay, fiber, mosaics, collage, and paint.
Cost: $75 Minimum number of students: 10/ Maximum: 25

Creating Together- Family Art Workshop, 1 adult/ 1 child (5yrs. and up):
Saturday, March 31st, 2007. 9:00am-2:00pm (Students need to bring sack lunch)
Adult and children will discover the art of textile design and silk screening.
Students will learn about water dyes, image transfers, stenciling, embellishing
and much more.

Cost: $50 Minimum number of students: 5 pairs/ Maximum: 10 pairs
Adult Non-Traditional Beadmaking Workshop (12 & up):
March 26th-30th, 2007. 6:00pm- 8:00pm (Students need to bring their own heat gun)
Students will spend the week learning how to make their own beads, charms, and
other elements using traditional and non-traditional materials. Materials include
fabric, paper, felt, metal, clay, and many more.
Cost: $75 Minimum number of students: 6/ Maximum:12

To sign up for classes please
call the
Arts Center of the Ozarks
at 479-751-5441.
Deadline to register:
March 19th, 2007.

Creative Referral Network News

Hope you can join us tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. at Fare in Fayetteville. Good food, and a chance to share your business with 30+ business professionals. Bring your business cards, a friend, and your 90-second commercial. See you there!

February 22 - Business After Hours at Signature Bank in Rogers tonight. Check with the Fayetteville Chamber for details.

Fayetteville Chamber's Business After Hours will be held at Fare on Thursday, March 1...a don't miss occasion! Starts at 4:30 p.m. Post Familie Vineyards is providing the wine, Diamond Bear is providing the beer through Premium Distributing.
Fare is serving lunch daily - stop by for a terrific meal or pick up lunch to-go! Don't forget the Cooking Class Friday night, Feb. 23. Call them at 387-0190.

It's Training on the Train: Marilyn McKim of Mindbenders will present a special seminar on Time Management at a luncheon to be held in the A&M Parlor Car on Saturday, February 24, 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 by Crossroads Cafe, $25 for the second registrant in your group). Limited seating, so call early. Today is the absolute deadline for reservations.

First Western Bank is offering free business classes on numerous topics - Employee Retention Series, luncheon seminars. Check out this opportunity - call Kerry Jensen at (479) 878-3464.

Other networking meetings: Friday at Embassy Suites (8:00 a.m.), Tuesdays, Iron Horse Cafe, 1st Street in downtown Rogers (8:00 a.m.), Wednesdays at Panera Bread in Bentonville (8:00 a.m.), Thursdays, Buffalo Wild Wings in Springdale (8:15 a.m.).

ENG Lending's regular Thursday night (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Happy Hour at the Seafood Market in Fayetteville (on West Avenue) will be held each week. Come make new contacts at this networking opportunity.

Check out the Optimist Club meeting at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, the first and third Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call Sandy Hamilton at 521-4411 for more information.

First Business After Hours of 2007
From the Springdale Chamber: Join us for Business After Hours hosted by First Security Bank, on Monday, March 12, 2007.

Leah & The Mojo Doctors will be at George’s in Fayetteville this Friday Night from 8-11!!

Michael Burks is playing Happy Hour in the Beer Garden from 6-8.

We’re inside from 8-11.

Sarah Hughes will wrap up the evening from 11-?

Mark your calendars for March 9th! We’ll be at George’s for Happy Hour, 6-8, in the Beer Garden.

Join our new mailing list by dropping us a line at mojodoctors@hotmail.com and stay tuned for our new website on MySpace.com.

From the Rogers Chamber:

First Annual Development Conference Set for Rogers Builders – “Building Rogers Together,” the first annual development conference hosted by the City of Rogers and the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rogers City Hall, 301 W. Chestnut St. The conference is designed to provide up-to-date information on building and developing in Rogers. The conference is free, and includes a box lunch. Learn more about the conference and register conveniently online at the Chamber Calendar page at www.RogersLowell.com, or contact Dana Mather at 479-619-3182 or dana@rogerslowell.com.

Promote Your Available Jobs for FREE – As part of the Chamber’s continuing commitment to recruiting people and growing the area work force, the ChamberPRO program is going on a road trip to participate in the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Spring Career Fair on March 7 from 1-5 p.m. ChamberPRO staff members will represent NWA businesses, sharing information on the job opportunities in the Rogers-Lowell area. Your business can send staff to work the booth, or simply provide information on available positions at your company. Learn more about ChamberPRO plans for the UALR fair on our website, or contact Gretchen Laffoon at gretchen@rogerslowell.com or at 479- 619-3190.

Commercial Realtors’ Roundtable Set -- All commercial realtors with listings in Rogers are invited to join the economic development team of the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Department of Economic Development for a Commercial Realtors’ Roundtable on Feb. 28 from 8-9 a.m. in the Baggett-Trammel Conference Room at the Chamber, 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Goals include discussion on better collaboration to promote available space and land and details on supplying listings for prospects and project inquiries. Breakfast will be provided. RSVP conveniently online at the event page, or contact Beth Stephens at 479-619-3192 or beth@rogerslowell.com.

Business After Hours at Signature Bank -- Bring a stack of business cards and a couple of coworkers to the February Business After Hours hosted by Signature Bank on Feb. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. at 3710 Southern Hills Blvd., Ste. 100. Meet and greet other Chamber members to make new connections and gain solid sales leads. The event is free and open to members, with no registration required. For more information, visit the February Business After Hours page on the Chamber Calendar at www.RogersLowell.com or contact Carly Johnson at 479-619-3195 or cjohnson@rogerslowell.com.

Networking + Coffee = Coffee Connection -- Looking for sales leads? Need to network? Set your alarm for the Chamber’s “business before hours” event, Coffee Connection, on Feb. 28, hosted by Bank of Rogers at the new Lowell branch off of Pleasant Grove Road at 1626 Empire St. Whether you drink coffee or not, bring a stack of business cards and be ready to make new professional connections. The event is free, with no registration required. Find more information and location maps online or contact Carly Johnson at 479-619-3195 or cjohnson@rogerslowell.com.

For more information on upcoming events, check out the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber Calendar

From Carrie Perrien-Smith:

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.

From Neile Jones of KNWA:
We are gearing up for the Komen Ozark Race fore the Cure Saturday April
21st..Remember you can , Sleep in, Walk, Run, make a donation or just offer
support in any way shape or form.
..I know we all have busy schedules and I understand if you can't do
this but wanted to extend the invitation to you to join "Team Neile"
...remember 75-percent of the funds raised stay right here in nwa! Lets
beat Breast Cancer
go to this link and type in Team Neile..follow the directions from there!!!
And thankyou for your time!!!
https://secure2.convio.net/rfcoz/site/TRR?pg=tfind&fr_id=1020&JServSessionId
r002=qfmvsglyf1.app14a&s_promoCode=JOINTEAM

Homeinterios Open House

Your invited to a Open House this Sat. Feb. 17th, drop by between 11-2.
Hostess: Pam Anderson 14 Harborough Dr. Bella Vista.
Introducing an all-new selection of jar candles in exciting new scents.
Selective pictures 50% off. Bring a friend and you and your friend will
receive a vanilla candle. RSVP for direction.

Thanks,
Pam Anderson
855-4364 or 409-5519

Female Entrepreneurs Needed for Panel This Sunday!

The Peace at Home Family Shelter offers an intensive series of employment and self-employment seminars for survivors of domestic violence. It is our goal that no woman should have to return to an abuser because she is unable to financially support an independent lifestyle. This weekend, February 17th and 18th, we are holding our first Phase 3 entrepreneurship Seminar at the Jones Center for Families. We are looking for 3-4 women entrepreneurs to speak to the women about their experiences and make themselves available for a brief Q&A session afterwards. Sunday the 18th between 3 and 4 pm. I apologize for the late notice, but any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Your contributions will be recognized by Peace at Home Family Shelter in future press releases about the program. Thank you for your support.

Contact Stephen Hintz if you're interested in helping!

NEW PWN LOCATION: Fayetteville Athletic Club!

As you know, A Fare to Remember has opened for lunch. Since the food and service is so great, the meeting room turned restaurant space will be packed, especially during our established meeting time for lunch on every third Tuesday of the month.

I've talked to Stuart Walker, General Manager of Fayetteville Athletic Club. Stuart has agreed to let Professional Women's Network Washington County take advantage of the Club's private upstairs meeting room. Therefore this coming Tuesday, we invite you to come a little earlier at 11:00 a.m. or so and order from Camille's Cafe.

The online menu is available here.

You're welcome to call in an order beforehand or order online. We'll be starting the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Great News
Fayetteville Athletic Club is offering its childcare facilities to our members during our luncheon!

Map/Location
Click here for a map to Fayetteville Athletic Club. Enter through Camille's Cafe, and look for the PWN logo.

I hope to see you next Tuesday!

Thanks,
Jeannette

Romance Diamond Company Announcement

Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers experienced the largest one year customer base expansion since the Brosh family established business in Arkansas in 1944.

In order to maintain superior customer service for a growing customer base, Romance Diamond Co. is implementing exciting new operational changes which are tailored to our customers' needs, desires and suggestions.

By Appointment Only

Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 11am
5pm - 7pm

» Private product presentations
» Custom design consultations and review sessions
» Diamond and gemstone investments

Showroom Hours

Tuesday - Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 11am-3pm

Schedule your private consultation or
visit our showroom at your earliest convenience.

Patric Brosh Brittany Adair
479-619-8024 479.799.6366

Romance Diamond Co. Jewelers
248 W. Dickson Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479.443.9289
800.625.7995
Fax 479.443.9289

www.romancediamond.com

Nightbird Books Upcoming Event

Elizabeth Jacoway
Turn Away Thy Son: Little Rock, the Crisis That Shocked the Nation

Saturday Feb 17th
7:00 pm

Reading
Reception
Booksigning

Elizabeth Jacoway grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she lived through the Little Rock desegregation crisis of 1957-59, but failed to question what was happening in her community. Her eyes were opened by graduate study in history at the University of North Carolina, where she earned a Ph.D. She has spent the past thirty years investigating the Little Rock crisis, interviewing every available participant, including members of her own family, while teaching at the University of Florida, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Lyon College.

Click here for more info.

Go Red for Women!

Focus on the heart in February, during American Heart Month

February is a time to celebrate heart-felt love. It's also American Heart Month, a time to protect our loved ones by raising awareness about heart disease. In 2007, heart disease remains America's number one cause of death. Stroke, a related condition, is number three — and is still a primary cause of serious, long-term disability.

Now there's a simple way you can help support our efforts this month. For a limited time, our Go Red For Women sponsors are offering special American Heart Month items. Part of the proceeds from the sale of each American Heart Month item will go to support our work in 2007. View sponsor offers now.

Want to do more? Join Go Red for Women in supporting new research and raising awareness all across the nation. To become a member, or for more information, call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278), or visit goredforwomen.org.

News from the Greenhouse Grille

Monday, February 12, 2007

The Greenhouse Grille will be featuring Valentines Day Specials all
week long. To get your taste buds excited to, here are just a few of
the featured specials: Lamb and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles with a
Tomato-Rose Sauce, Roasted Garlic and Herb Marinated Filet Mignon
with
Ozark Hash, Organic Winter Squash Soup, Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna,
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with a Goat Cheese Cream Swirl, Fried
Calamari, and Banana Fosters with a Brandy Caramel Sauce.
Reservations are always encouraged for your convenience, please call
444-8909.

We have recently extended our hours of operation from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
on Tuesday-Saturday, with happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m. Happy
hour will featuring $1 off all bar drinks and appetizers. We are
also excited to display new art work by local and internationally
renowned artist George Dombek.

Since the opening day, the Greenhouse Grille has implemented certain
"green" or environmentally conscious and sustainable practices to the
overall operation of the restaurant. The Greenhouse Grille proudly
supports local farms and business whenever available, has developed
an in house recycling program, uses filtered drinking and cooking
water, and uses environmentally safe soaps, cleaning agents and
recycled paper products. We also do our best to feature select
organic produce and breads, free-range and natural meats, organic
beers and natural sodas, vegan and vegetarian menu items. These are
just a few extra attributes about our restaurant, for you and our
planet to enjoy. We hope that it all contributes to a positive
experience at the Greenhouse Grille.

Thank you for your time.

Junior Achievement Needs Volunteers

Junior Achievement is a volunteer program where you go into school for 1 class one day a week for 6-8 weeks and teach Junior High and High School students about such things as applying for jobs, doing resume, leadership skills etc. You are provided with all the material and training you need and it does not take much time. If you or someone you know would be interested contact Jane Guyton at jaguyton@cox.net

Check Out Asi Asi Just Like That

Creative Talent Database of Northwest Arkansas (Nonprofit Arts Organization)
Presents "Asi Asi Just Like That" - a New Bilingual TV Show. Don’t miss it!
Saturday Feb. 3rd at 10am - Univision
& Saturday, Feb. 3rd at 11am - My Network TV
NWAtalent presents "Asi, Asi...Just Like That!",a unique and exciting TV Show that explores language, culture, & communication. www.asiasi.tv
www.nwatalent.com
Tel: 479-409-6319 English
Tel: 479-283-0431 Spanish

Tell Us Your Stories!
Sponsorships Available: We are seeking sponsors to assist with our television production costs. All sponsorships are tax-deductible and will help us generate more TV shows that bridge our community together!

Donations Needed for John Brown University's Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Program

For the past few years, JBU SIFE has had an international outreach program in Guatemala. This year, we are launching programs in Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama…in addition to Guatemala. All of these efforts will include educational programs, youth activities, medical ministry, and more.

These teams are going to need a lot of supplies. We are looking for individual and companies who are willing to provide resources for our teams. If your company can provide the following items, or if you know of individuals or companies who can provide these types of items, we would appreciate hearing from you.

- First-aid supplies
- Soap, shampoo, and hygiene supplies
- Cough syrup – preferably sample bottles
- Aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, and other pain killers
- Vitamins, vitamins, vitamins
- Pens and pencils
- Crayons and markers
- Paper
- Stickers of all kinds
- Notebooks
- Other basic school supplies (scissors, glue, etc.)
- Candy
- Small toys and giveaways
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Socks and children’s underwear
- Bubbles
- Other items – let us know what you have!

Call Joe Walenciak, Ph.D. at 479-238-3787, email me at jwalenciak@jbu.edu, or drop them off at the Soderquist Business Center at John Brown University, Office 142. They will be happy to make pick-ups.

Rentals Available

Available now! Three rental homes in Bentonville. Three bedroom/two bath and range. Rent from $695.00 to $800.00 per month. Close to the Wal-Mart home office. Call Janet Fowler @ 479-936-6511.

Springdale House for Sale

$139,000. 900 Sherman Street, Springdale. All-brick, centrally located on a corner lot.
1473 square get. 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, 2-car garage, big fenced backyard.
New rook, flooring, paint, and appliances
Call Cathy Fink at 263-6416 or e-mail her at cfink@pqventures.com

Telecom Scam: Fact or Fiction?

Have you heard about the 809 area code scam and wondered if it's real or urban legend? It is real but possibly overblown on the information superhighway. To find out more, you can go to http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp
This is a website that lists all the scams and fake scams that you read about on the internet. It’s a great resource.

Rogers Redhawks Fund-Raiser

Rogers Redhawks is a 9-year-old traveling little league team who is currently raising money for their 2007 season. We are trying to raise $3000 to pay for tournament entries. We plan on playing at least 35-40 games this year. Most of our games and tournaments are in Northwest Arkansas with a few in Central Arkansas and we hope to make it to the 9 and under USSSA World Series in Tulsa, OK.
We are taking any size donation. Donations of at least $250 will get your name on a banner that we will display at all of our games. The more the donation the bigger your company name and logo.
If you would like to take advantage of this advertising opportunity and help our team, please make checks payable to the Rogers Redhawks and provide us with a copy of your company logo and name.
If you have questions you may contact Donna Sallee at 621-0555 or email insurancedonna@hotmail.com Coaches name Joey White email: joey.white@tyson.com

Friday Coffee Networking Updates

A new restaurant that is worth checking out. We've got lots of great new restaurants but one you don't hear much about is Fish City Grill at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. We had dinner there on Friday and we got fantastic service and the menu isn’t the same old food every other restaurant serves. The atmosphere is great and the prices are reasonable too. While you're over there, stop in the new Lifeway Christian Book Store. It just opened this last week. One of my husband's friends said it was the best Christian bookstore she had ever been in.

Free Printers?
http://www.freecolorprinters.com/fcp_program.cfm?WT.svl=4. Nonprofits and certain small businesses qualify through this program to receive free printers and all they have to pay for is ink (all printers should be free in fact because of the cost of consumables).

People can now sign up to receive this reminder. They can go to our networking page at the Soar with Eagles website at http://www.soarhigher.com/NetworkingGroups.htm to sign up. If you’d like to update your profile, you can Click here to update your information.

WorkMatters Eight-to-Five Unplugged Breakfasts

You now have two choices! In addition to our Fayetteville location, WorkMatters Eight-to-Five Unplugged is now hosting a Rogers/Pinnacle Hills location. Please join us for either one or both breakfasts! Remember continental breakfast is provided and admission is free. To register, go to www.workmatters.org.

Friday, February 23, 6:45AM - 7:45AM
NorthStar Partnering Group Building, 2458 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, AR
"Perserverance: Powering Through Difficult Times at Work" with Dennis Leatherby, Senior V.P., Tyson Foods
We have all struggled through difficult situations at work. Dennis Leatherby, Senior V.P., Tyson Foods will share his experiences and ideas on how to appreciate and be thankful for the challenges and struggles God allows us to go through at work.

Thursday, March 1, 6:45AM - 7:45AM
Parkway Bank Building. 3350 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR
"Influence: It's Not Free" with Jim McCormick, Vice President, Shell Lubricants
Jim McCormick, Vice President, Shell Lubricants, will discuss how we must understand the power of influence in order to create and sustain a positive change in others.

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
Recruitment in a Competitive Market, February 16, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Low Cost/No Cost Benefits, March 9, 2007, 12:00pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
401(k) Compliance, April 20, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Creating an Attractive Work Environment, May 18, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers
Creating a Professional Image, June 15, 2007, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, First Western Bank, Downtown Rogers

2007 Children's Health and Safety Conference

2007 Children's Health and Safety Conference
Saturday, May 12, 9 am to 5 pm

You're invited! Please join us at the 1st annual 2007 Children's Health and Safety Conference : Making the health and safety of tomorrow's leaders a priority today.
Because the Children's Health and Safety Conference isn't just a chance to showcase your products --It's an experience that educates and invests in our future -- our children. The opportunity is two-fold investment in both the Northwest Arkansas Community and in our children.
For the $45 conference "attendee" fee, you receive:

• Ticket to Conference for May 11, and 12
• Lunch on Saturday, May 12
• Continuing Education Credits for attending conference

Sponsorships due by April 1, 2007.

• Presenting Sponsor $2,500 (Top placement in all radio, television, print media; booth space at conference, speaker slot at conference, top placement on all collateral material for conference; 10 tickets to conference).
• Partner Sponsor $1,000 (Placement in all radio, television, print media; booth space, included in all collateral material; 5 tickets to conference).
• Community Sponsor $500 (Placement in all print media, included in collateral material; 2 tickets to conference).
• Sponsor $250 (Placement in collateral material and booth space).

Register Today! Visit www.letsbringthemhome.org and click on the conference link for more information. Registration forms will be available on March 1, 2007, or call 479-966-0471.

We hope you will join us for this first annual, one-of-a-kind event. Show your support for Children's Health and Safety by either attending or becoming a sponsor! All proceeds go to further the non-profits in Northwest Arkansas that are working to keep our children healthy and safe!
This conference is made possible through Let's Bring Them Home (www.letsbringthemhome.org) and the McGruff Total Identification System of Arkansas.

Job Opening: Human Resources Assistant

The primary function of the Human Resources Assistant is to provide administrative support to the Director, Administrative Services on all personnel matters including payroll, employee applications, maintaining personnel files, preparing reports, communicating personnel policies, and other duties as delegated.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Problem Solving: The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills: The individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to adopt change.
• Oral Communication: The individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
• Written Communication: The individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organization: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability: The individual adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability: The individual is consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Office Skills: Competency with office equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machines including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access. Familiarity with Great Plains is preferred.

Education and Experience
Three to five years experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience. A transportation/logistics background is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Conduct orientation process for new employees including administering all new hire paperwork, verifying I-9 documentation, and setting employee up for payroll.
• Assist with recruitment and interview process for all non-exempt and exempt positions, interns, and temporary employees including writing of job placement advertisements.
• Files EEO-1 and Vets-100 report annually, and any other required local, state, or federal reports to insure compliance with all regulations regarding employment.
• Assist in organizational training and development efforts.
• Maintain Great Plains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed.
• Helps to maintain company organizational charts and employee directory.
• Notifies supervisors of scheduled performance reviews and process reports for personnel files.
• Notifies the payroll department of rate changes.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

To apply, contact Craig Parrish, Director, Administrative Services, BNSF Logistics, LLC, craig.parrish@bnsflogistics.com, 479-927-5571 office

SIFE Business Leaders Lecture Series Presents Inspiring Entrepreneur February 15

Not attending the chamber banquet this Thursday? Here's a great alternative with an unforgettable speaker who is an inspirational entrepreneur and it’s free!

Students in Free Enterprise presents Janice Bryant Howroyd on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the NWACC Shewmaker Center. Free to the public.

Janice Bryant Howroyd, motivated by the supportive environments of her own youth, firmly believes that people perform best when their personal strengths are developed and challenged. Her theory is proven true by the 25 plus years she has driven a highly successful business.

Today ACT-1 is leading the industry as the largest staffing agency in America that is woman/minority-owned. "Empowerment is a core value of how I do business today," says the CEO. "It has never been just about making a match to make some money. Empowering people is a blessing and a responsibility." In this millennium, Janice knows the business world must be more innovative, as it is more crowded, more competitive, and more perilous than ever. She thrives on maintaining an edge, expanding into new markets, and creating opportunity for mentoring smaller businesses as vendors.

High-Octane Networking Power Lunch February 20

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines. Looking for a referral accelerator? The High-Octane Networking Power Lunch
revs it up! This event starts off with a motivational message by a professional speaker author and then we move into an hour of SPEED NETWORKING -- the opportunity to have at least 10 one-on-one five-minute conversations with other attendees. Join us on Tuesday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites in Rogers.

Corporate trainer and speaker Willie Johnson of J.B Hunt Transport will present “Service Pays: The Combination for Killer Customer Service.” Great customer service isn’t a department -- it is a simple philosophy that everyone in an organization needs to embrace, regardless of their position and/or title, and it can be broken down into four basic parts. These four points could be considered the starting point — the basics. By understanding these very simple concepts, you will be well on your way to providing "Killer Customer Care.” Want to know what those four parts are? Join us on Fat Tuesday for the High-Octane Networking Power Lunch.

Event includes the Embassy Suites lunch buffet for just $28. Willie will be on hand after the event to answer questions. We were the first to bring speed networking to the area and there is still no other event like it in Northwest Arkansas.

Seating is limited. Register and pay online at
http://www.soarhigher.com/HighOctane.htm.

News from Fayetteville Creative Referral Network

Fayetteville Chamber's Business After Hours will be held at Fare on Thursday, March 1...a don't miss occasion! Starts at 4:30 p.m. Post Familie Vineyards is providing the wine, Diamond Bear is providing the beer through Premium Distributing.
Fare is serving lunch daily - stop by for a terrific meal or pick up lunch to-go! Check with Fare for their special Valentine Dinner (menu attached), as well. Call them at 387-0190.

Mindbenders also offers individual or small group sessions - life coaching for success. Contact Marilyn McKim at 263-4408. Marilyn leads the Biz-Net networking group which meets at the Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Springdale at 8:15 a.m. every Thursday. At that early hour, it's quiet and coffee only will be available. Don't miss this great opportunity to share your services with other area professionals.

CRN Member, David Sloan, is requesting your help in support of Tim Janacek's campaign to raise funds in the "Kiss A Pig" Fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association. Bring your contribution form to the meeting Friday and David will see that all contributions reach the ADA folks. Check with David for details on the event: dcbsloan@cox.net. The Kiss a Pig event will be held February 17, so you still have time to make a difference in Tim's total.

It's Training on the Train: Marilyn McKim of Mindbenders will present a special seminar on Time Management at a luncheon to be held in the A&M Parlor Car on Saturday, February 24, 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 by Crossroads Cafe). Limited seating, so call early.

Other networking meetings: Friday at Embassy Suites (8:00 a.m.), Tuesdays, Iron Horse Cafe, 1st Street in downtown Rogers (8:00 a.m.), Wednesdays at Panera Bread in Bentonville (8:00 a.m.).

February 22 - Business After Hours at Signature Bank in Rogers. Check with the Fayetteville Chamber for details.

ENG Lending's regular Thursday night (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Happy Hour at the Seafood Market in Fayetteville (on West Avenue) will be held each week. Come make new contacts at this networking opportunity.

Check out the Optimist Club meeting at the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville, the first and third Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Optimist Club is selling 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.

From the Rogers Chamber:
Banquet Speaker Announced, Reserve Your Tickets Today -- Richard L. Bond, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Inc., will be the featured speaker at the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce’s 85th Annual Banquet on Feb. 15 at the J. Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.

The Pinnacle Group joins Crafton, Tull, Sparks & Associates, Inc. in presenting the banquet this year. The event serves as the Chamber’s annual membership meeting, which celebrates a year of accomplishments beginning with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Diamond sponsors of the event are Embassy Suites of NWA, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the Benton County Daily Record and the Rogers Hometown News. Purchase individual tickets conveniently online, or contact Carly Johnson for more information at 479-619-3195 or cjohnson@rogerslowell.com. Additional sponsorship tables are available by contacting Shelle Summers at ssummers@rogerslowell.com or 479-619-3187.

YouthCAN! February Class Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2-4 pm. Come “Play in the Mud” with pottery guru Dave Metzger. Try your hand at the wheel and make a great hand built wall hanging. Cost $20 per person, or $30 for parent/child pairs. All ages welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12-2 pm Come explore “The Masks We Wear”, a class led by Barbara Price Davis. This class will explore masks from different cultures, and then you will create your own mask beautiful enough to hang on any wall. Cost: $15 per person, or $25 for parent/child duos.

Saturday, Feb. 17 from 12-2 pm. Come “Journal You.” This will be a book making class where you will make a personalized one-of-a-kind journal to take home. Writing prompts will be provided to get those words flowing onto the page. Cost: $15 per person, or $25 for parent/child duos. Ages 8 and up.

Saturday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 pm. Come “Chime your Heart Out” by making your own set of personalized wind chimes for your patio or garden. This class will meet twice, once so you can create the chimes, and a second time to string them. Nothing sounds as lovely as something created by hand. Cost $25 per person, or $35 for parent/child duos. Ages 10 and up.

Friday, Feb 23 from 2-4 pm. Beginning Pottery class with mud master Dave! Perfect for all ages, you will create an original clay rattle that is both beautiful and musical. Cost, $15 per person or $25 for parent/child duos.

Saturday, Feb 24 from 2-4pm Come “Wave your Own Flag.” This textile workshop will use fabric to create a flag that you’ll be proud to display. Create a flag to announce our interests, your dreams, your favorite hobbies, etc. Fun and easy for all ages. Cost: $10 per person or $15 for parent/child duos.

The YouthCAN! Mission

YouthCAN! has a mission… to provide and sponsor creative activities and programs that empower youth to make responsible choices. Our agency is two-fold: one side supports a substance abuse and delinquency prevention coalition in working on environmental change that reduces youth access to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The other side provides many programs that use art as a transformative tool to engage at-risk youth, families, youth in substance abuse treatment facilities, etc. to realize their own power an take control of their lives. Reconnecting youth with families, school and communities is the primary focus of these programs and learning artistic skills is the process. Come be a part of this artistic process! There are art classes for ALL ages! Visit www.artexplosions.org for more details or call Dave at 479-927-2020.

YouthCAN! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio to Host Local Student Art Contest

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Contact: Dave Metzger or Barbara Price Davis,
479.725.2456 or 479.927.2020


Art is all around us!
YouthCAN! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio to Host Local Student Art Contest

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (January 22, 2007) - Calling all student artists! YouthCAN! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio announced today it is holding a local student art contest in April. The contest is in partnership with the Winthrop Rockefeller Center of the University of Arkansas System’s 2nd Annual “Arts in the Air” statewide art contest. Students in Benton, Washington and Madison Counties will be exhibiting their work at the Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio and competing for a chance to display their work at the statewide “Arts in the Air” Festival at the Winthrop Rockefeller Center on Petit Jean Mountain in May.

The theme of this year’s contest is ART ALL AROUND US! Art is said to be in the eye of the beholder so this year Arkansas’ students have been challenged to look at their world through the eyes of an artist. By carefully observing all of the natural and other images that surround them every day, organizers think students will see that art really is in the air and everywhere.

Specifically, students have been asked to create a piece of artwork that reflects some part of the Arkansas they see every day such as a beautiful landscape, an unusual building or an interesting person. Students need to be able to explain briefly how the artwork was inspired by what they see around them every day. The contest is open to all Arkansas students – kindergarten through 12th grade. The art will be judged in grade based divisions and will be evaluated on representation of the theme, creativity, composition/design, craftsmanship and overall impression/visual effect.

Artwork from students in Benton, Washington and Madison Counties must be submitted to YouthCAN! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio located at 3480 N. Thompson, Suite 3 in Springdale between March 1, 2007 and April 5, 2007. At the local contest, students will be competing to be named official finalists. The finalists’ artwork will be shipped to the Winthrop Rockefeller Center to be exhibited and judged as part of the statewide “Arts in the Air” Festival May 4-5, 2007. At the awards ceremony on May 5, cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the First, Second and Third Place winners in each division: grades K-2; grades 3-5; grades 6-8; grades 9-12. Honorable mentions will receive ribbons.

For information on the local contest please contact Dave Metzger or Barbara Price Davis at YouthCAN! Art Explosions Community Imagination Studio at 479-725-2456 or 479-927-2020. An entry packet with contest guidelines and an official entry form is available online at www.wrcenter.net.

Fayetteville Home Priced To Sell!

New design-built house in a wonderful neighborhood. 1000 sq ft. Only one owner. Priced to sell. Appliances included. Please call Daniel at 479-200-1812.