WHAT’S THE GREEN IDEA? MCMAHON BROTHERS CUSTOM HOMES, INC., TO HAND OUT $47,000 IN ENERGY COST SAVINGS THIS WEEKEND, ONE LIGHT BULB AT A TIME

McMahon Bros. Custom Homes is making a commitment to install energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs in every home that the company builds. Each bulb uses 70-75% less energy than a traditional incandescent bulb, saves $36-$59 in energy costs during its lifetime and reduces greenhouse gases by 1,600 lbs. per year.

Contact: Tim McMahon | tim@mcmahonbros.com | 479.236.4663 | f 479.521.2442

(Johnson, AR - June 22, 2007) - During Northwest Arkansas’ 2007 Premiere Parade of Homes Tour this weekend, June 22-24, 2007, McMahon Brothers Custom Homes, Inc., is shedding light on the issue of global warming. By giving away 1,000 complimentary compact fluorescent light bulbs to those who visit 4165 Integrity in the Heritage Hills subdivision in Johnson, the builder hopes to set off a few light bulbs about “green” initiatives that exhibit respect for the environment.

“We all have a duty to fulfill our social responsibility by actively pursuing ways to become more energy-efficient and to reduce our personal carbon dioxide emissions,” said Tim McMahon. “We’ve been using low-emission (Low-E) glass in our windows since we started building in 1992,” he continued, “and now we are committed to using only energy-efficient light bulbs in our projects.” McMahon cites Al Gore’s eye-opening call-to-action in the Sundance Film Festival hit An Inconvenient Truth as a major influence on the builder’s decision to ditch regular incandescent light bulbs in favor of fluorescent alternatives.

Winner of the 2007 Best Curb Appeal Award in its price range, the McMahon Bros. Parade Home uses 135 coiled energy-efficient light bulbs. At an average of $47 in cost savings over the lifetime of each bulb, the model home alone will save approximately $6,345 in energy expenses over the course of 7 years. With McMahon Bros. building 40 custom homes annually, McMahon believes his company can make a positive impact in the effort to curb global warming, and he challenges others to share in such a mindset.

McMahon Bros. uses airtight BioBased Insulation, a soy-based polyurethane spray-in-place foam insulation, in its homes to guard against energy loss, thereby reducing utility costs associated with heating and cooling by 30-50%. In addition, McMahon Bros. offers Lennox computer-controlled air filtration and HVAC systems for superior indoor air quality and comfort.

Finally, McMahon Bros. follows a strict recycling policy. “On all of our job sites, teams pull any cardboard and metals from our waste stream for recycling,” McMahon revealed. “Our goal is to build energy-efficient, finely crafted homes imbued with a clean and distinctive ‘halo of authenticity.’”

Sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association, the 2007 Premiere Parade of Homes Tour is open to the public on June 22nd-23rd from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and June 24th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Go here for additional information:
http://www.nwabuilders.com/HBA-Events/CONTENT/past-parade-of-homes/POH07/index.htm

Tyson Honors Suppliers of the Year

Springdale, Arkansas – Six companies have received honors in the second annual Supplier of the Year awards given by Tyson Foods, Inc.

Mid-States Supply Company, Kerry Savory, the Cryovac Division of Sealed Air Corporation and Rock-Tenn were each honored as Supplier of the Year in their supply categories. Two additional award categories were added and awarded this year: Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. was honored as Tyson's first Contractor of the Year, and Memco/M&M Poultry, Inc. was awarded with Tyson's first Diverse Supplier of the Year recognition.

The awards were based on continuous improvement contributions; performance surveys from Tyson locations, order fill rate and customer satisfaction performance, sales and technical support, ease of doing business and diversity support efforts.

Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc. of Springdale, Arkansas, won the first ever Tyson Foods Contractor of the Year award. Multi-Craft Contractors performs a variety of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, millwright & general contracting services for Tyson Foods.

"Multi-Craft has resources to take a multi-discipline project and provide a turn-key solution at a cost that brings real value to Tyson Foods,” stated Jeff Rajnowski, Tyson’s Director of Capital Operations. “A contractor like Multi-Craft provides a smooth schedule flow with expert quality workmanship to the food processing environment in which we operate.”

The Middleton Group of Hollister, Missouri, was honored with the newly-created Tyson Foods Diverse Supplier of the Year award. The Middleton Group (M&M Poultry Equipment, Memco, Inc., Middleton Equipment, Delmar Textiles) is a women-owned business and has been supply partners with Tyson for many years.

According to Jim O'Brien, Sourcing Manager for Tyson Foods, "M&M Poultry has gained popularity within our company due to their attention to customer satisfaction, forward thinking approach to business, and continuing product innovation. M&M Poultry has been challenged to resolve several issues with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment and has successfully helped Tyson with cost reduction efforts and equipment performance opportunities."

Mid-States Supply of Kansas City, Missouri won the Supplier of the Year award for the Indirect Materials category. Mid-States Supply is a 60-year old company that supplies pipe, valves and fittings to Tyson Foods, Inc. They also supply Tyson with many value-added services from their Midco Technical group, which assists Tyson plants with outside support needs in areas such as steam trap surveys, valve automation, valve applications, and piping specifications. Mid-States has been instrumental in successful implementation of e-commerce solutions such as electronic billing and tracking systems, as well as many other services vital to the success of Tyson Foods.

Tyson is recognizing three direct materials suppliers as Supplier of the Year in their respective categories for consistently providing Tyson with quality products, service, and solutions. These three companies are Cryovac®, a Division of Sealed Air - Strategic Packaging Category; Rock-Tenn - Critical Packaging Category; and Kerry Savory - Strategic Cooking Ingredients Category. These suppliers led a list of exceptional Tyson suppliers in 2006.

A division of Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac® is a leading global manufacturer of materials and systems for food packaging applications. Cryovac® exhibits vast knowledge in meat science, protein processing and packaging applications, along with superior cost and account management.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Rock-Tenn is one North America’s leading manufacturers of packaging products, merchandising displays and recycled paperboard. Rock-Tenn has been a top-performing supply partner, driving value through paperboard product solutions, sustainable material alternatives and cost management. The company has also made a significant contribution in meeting Tyson’s company diversity goals through the co-development of minority supplier relationships.

Kerry Savory is focused on bringing complete solutions to the food industry. Kerry Savory is part of the Kerry Group, a global food ingredients company with over 10,000 products and manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. Kerry has demonstrated progressive achievement in the areas of innovation, new product development and technology. Most recently Kerry has provided Tyson with exclusive rights to commercial technology they developed.

Contacts:
Gary Mickelson 479-290-6111
Melanie Nickles 479-290-4954

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Heads Up! Crane Tower Stands Tall At Underwood Plaza On Dickson Street

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Progress Report

(Fayetteville, AR - June 6-7, 2007) – Developer Alexander, Merry-Ship & Alt Real Estate Group, Inc., in association with developer Nock Investments, LLC, is pleased to announce the erection of the tower for the tower crane at Underwood Plaza on June 6-7, 2007.

June Achievements

• Safe arrival of tower crane sections
• Erection of tower for tower crane
• Setting of the turn-table with cab
• Setting of tower jib or grantry at the top

May Achievements

• Completion of mat footing concrete pour
• Arrival of first section of tower crane
• Beginning of formation of first-floor foundation wall
• Excavation and pouring of the tower crane pad
• Closing up of wall forms for the south end
• Pouring of west foundation walls
• Installation of gas lines by Arkansas Western Gas in the easements
• Forming and installation of rebar at the north and east foundation walls
• Installation of temporary power at the tower crane

Underwood Plaza will contain approximately 89,760 square feet of residential and commercial space.

In addition to original downtown Fayetteville condominium specialists Richard Alexander and Rob Merry-Ship, partners on the project include John Nock, Bill Underwood, Craig Underwood and Ted and Leslie Belden.

Alexander, Merry-Ship and Alt Real Estate Group, Inc., is recognized for several renovation projects including The Inn at Carnall Hall, The UARK Bowl condominiums and events center, The Ozark Theater building and, most recently, the condominium conversion of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church property in the Fayetteville historic district.

Plans for the project allow for a 18-month construction period from start to finish. Estimated completion date is in Summer 2008.

For more information, please contact Sheree Alt of Alexander, Merry-Ship & Alt Real Estate Group, Inc., at salt@amaregi.com or 479.443.1313.

Creative Referral Network News and Area Information

Don't miss the Creative Referral Network Meeting this Friday at 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Get a great start to your weekend, share information with 30+ professionals, and enjoy A Fare To Remember's great breakfast treats. See you at there, at Fare in Fayetteville. Donna 530-6462

At a Glance:

June 17 - Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, Drake Field, 725.4017, reservations.

June 23 - Cancer Road Challenge, Booths Available, call Sandy at 521.4411.

June 29 - Mason Memorial Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament - Stonebridge, call Vania at 799.1966 to play...$125/person.

August 4 - Flyin' Through the Decades, 521-4411 to sponsor or volunteer

September 8 - Diamonds, Denim, & Dice, 521-4411 to sponsor or volunteer

News
Trains, Planes, & Automobiles - Sunday, Father's Day, June 17. Train ride, Air Museum planes on display, Military Museum, poker run, parachute jump, silent auction, helicopter and plane rides...car show. $5 for entry at Drake Field in Fayetteville, $10/family. $25 fee for competing in auto show, $20 train ride adults/$10 kids, $10 dads. Food, fun, & activities for the whole family. Call for information, A&M Railroad, 479.725.4017.

A Fare To Remember is serving lunch daily - stop by for a terrific meal or pick up lunch to-go! Call them at 387-0190. Call them for information on their monthly cooking classes and for your catering needs. Next cooking class is June 15. A special wine tasting event!

Save the dates! Aug. 4, Through the Decades event for the Mason Memorial Foundation, and Sept. 8 for Diamonds, Denim, & Dice. Want to help out on one of the committees and learn more about meeting planning? Call Donna H. at 521-4411, 530-6462, or send an email. Sponsorships are available.

The North Forty's June Prix Fixe dinner will be held June 16th at 7:00 p.m. A four-course delight with beer and wine available in this lovely restored farmhouse. You will treasure the experience and the delicious meal prepared by Chef Geri Seigler and owner, Darlene Martucci. Call The North Forty, 521.3739, for more information and reservations. A don't miss occasion!

Check out the Optimist Club, meeting each Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Clarion in Fayetteville. For details, call Sandy Hamilton at 521-4411. The Club will host a hot dog, chips, & snack stand at Gulley Park in Fayetteville tonight. Honest! Band, Full House, plays at 7:00 p.m.

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.), and Thursdays, Buffalo Wild Wings in Springdale (8:15 a.m.), this one's hosted by our own Marilyn McKim and Buster Brown.

Rodeo Tickets on sale NOW!!
Tickets for the 63rd Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks are now on sale. Call the Chamber at 872-2222 for details.

From the Rogers Chamber:

Ready to Show Off? Reserve Your Booth for the NWA Business Showcase – The NWA Business Showcase is a valuable marketing opportunity that can provide your company with outstanding exposure in the highly-competitive NWA market. Make plans now to exhibit your most exciting and innovative products and services to thousands of regional consumers at the area-wide show set for July 26 at John Q. Hammons Center, Rogers. Class A, Class B and Class C booth spaces are available at such affordable price points that you can easily recoup your costs with just a few sales. Get all the details and purchase a space quickly and conveniently online here. For more information or questions, contact Carly Johnson at 479-619-3195 or cjohnson@rogerslowell.com.

Upcoming Events

Say “Hola” at Cafecito – Supercharge your networking at the twice-monthly Cafecito, hosted by the Chamber’s Multicultural Committee on June 14 from 8-9 a.m. at Panaderia Vega, 115 N. Dixieland Road, Rogers. Enjoy fresh bakery items while spreading the word-of-mouth advertising about your business to a whole new group of contacts. Cafecito is free and open to members. For a map to the event or more information, visit the Cafecito page or contact Vilma Dominguez at 479-619-3186 or vilma@rogerslowell.com.

Chamber Welcomes New Members with Reception - New members of the Chamber are cordially invited to attend a New Member Reception on June 20 at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber, 317 W. Walnut St., Rogers. Hosted by the Chamber’s Small Business Council, and sponsored by Sam’s Club, the event provides a venue for new members to learn more about the programs and benefits included in their Chamber membership investment. The event is free, but registration is required. Register conveniently on-line, or contact Gretchen Laffoon at 479-619-3190 or gretchen@rogerslowell.com.

Build Your Business at Business After Hours – This summer, the coolest place to be is at the Chamber’s Business After Hours. We’re starting 30 minutes earlier so you can make more valuable business connections. Bring a stack of business cards and a couple of coworkers to the June event hosted by the brand-new Hyatt Place (formerly AmeriSuites) on June 21 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 4610 W. Walnut St., Rogers. It’s their grand-opening! The event is free and open to members, with no registration required. 2007 Business After Hours are presented by Signature Bank of Arkansas, with gold sponsors Farmers Insurance - Kandi Everhart, McLeod Insurance Agency, and Justin Mills Insurance Agency. Click here for a map to the location, or contact Carly Johnson at 479-619-3195 or cjohnson@rogerslowell.com for more information.

eDoc America Health Tip: Lyme Disease Primer

Already this year, I have become aware of two individuals who contracted Lyme disease. In fact, statistics from the CDC indicates that there has been a progressive rise in the number of cases diagnosed since they began keeping records on Lyme disease in 1991. It’s not clear whether this increased incidence is because of greater awareness and recognition of the disease among physicians, or whether more people are becoming infected. Most cases of Lyme disease are concentrated in the Northeastern U.S., near the town where the disease gets its name - Lyme, Connecticut. But there are also pockets where the disease is fairly common, particularly in the coastal regions and upper Midwest of the U.S.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria known as Borrelia burdorferi. The infection is most often acquired from the bite of an infected deer tick, also known as a black-legged tick. The ticks that spread the infection are in the nymph stage of their life cycle and are quite small when compared to the adult ticks. The infection is spread when a young tick feeds on an infected animal, taking the Borrelia bacteria into its body. If the tick then feeds on a human, the bacteria can be passed along to its new host. There is no evidence that Lyme disease can be passed on from person-to-person.

Lyme disease produces different manifestations at different times during the course of the illness. The first sign of an infection is usually a rash called erythema migrans (EM). This is a circular rash that develops at the site of the tick bite. This rash occurs in approximately 70-80% of those infected, appearing anywhere from a few days to a month after the tick bite. EM gradually expands over a period of several days and can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. Sometimes the center of rash clears, resulting in a “bull’s eye” appearance.

Along with the rash, most people with early Lyme disease develop symptoms such as fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches. Be aware that red rings can develop at the site of tick bites for reasons other than Lyme disease. Localized inflammation related to the tick bite itself or a secondary infection by Strep bacteria can produce a similar, although usually not as large, area of redness.

If treatment is not begun, other symptoms develop within days to weeks. These include facial paralysis, headaches, neck stiffness, heart palpitations and “migratory” joint pain which moves from joint to joint. Even without treatment, many of these symptoms eventually resolve although the bacteria and the infection remain. Late manifestations of the disease includes arthritis, particularly affecting large joints, such as the knees and neurological complaints including mental status changes, altered sensation, malaise, headache, and sleep disturbance.

The diagnosis of Lyme disease is based primarily on recognition of the clinical manifestations, although blood tests are available to confirm the disease or to help differentiate Lyme disease from other infections. Most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics, especially if treatment is begun early in the course of illness. Antibiotics that are effective for Lyme disease include doxycycline, amoxicillin and cefuroxime (Ceftin).

Perhaps the best way of avoiding Lyme disease is through preventive measures. The CDC offers the following recommendations for protecting yourself from Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses:

Whenever possible, you should avoid entering areas that are likely to be infested with ticks, particularly in spring and summer when nymphal ticks feed.

If you are in an area with ticks, you should wear light-colored clothing so that ticks can be spotted more easily and removed before becoming attached.


If you are in an area with ticks, wear long-sleeved shirts, and tuck your pants into socks.

Application of insect repellents containing DEET (n,n-diethyl-m-toluamide) to clothes and exposed skin, and permethrin (which kills ticks on contact) to clothes, should also help reduce the risk of tick attachment. DEET can be used safely on children and adults but should be applied according to Environmental Protection Agency guidelines to reduce the possibility of toxicity.
Since transmission of B. burgdorferi from an infected tick is unlikely to occur before 36 hours of tick attachment, check for ticks daily and remove them promptly. Embedded ticks should be removed by using fine-tipped tweezers. Cleanse the area with an antiseptic.

One of the most important reasons for early recognition and treatment of Lyme Disease is that a percentage of those infected will have symptoms that last months to years. It appears that the sooner during the course of the disease that treatment is instituted, the less likely a persistent disease will occur. Through an awareness of preventive measures and with recognition of early manifestations, it is hoped that the severe or chronic manifestations can be avoided.

To register, just Click Here and follow the simple directions. The entire process should take less than 5 minutes. You'll be glad you did.

Women in Networking June 20th

Networking: Round Robin
As a networking activity, the June meeting will be hosting a Round Robin. We hope that everyone can make it for this truely interactive networking experience.

Identity Theft Investigator Stephen Svetz speaks about one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States.
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and most commonly takes the form of stolen credit card or social security numbers. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 9 million people have their identity stolen each year. American businesses lost of $47.5 billion to identity theft last year: an average of $4,800 per business. Victimization of private citizens accounted for $5 billion, and for many the financial loss can be devastating. The process a victim must go through to resolve the resulting mess can be brutally rigorous. Last year an average of 30 - 60 hours per victim was spent correcting problems related to identity theft.

How can you be sure that your information is safe from criminals, and what can be done to protect yourself and your business?

On June 20, 2007 Women In Networking will welcome Identity Theft Investigator Stephen Svetz from the Attorney General's office in Little Rock. He will explain how identity theft happens, how it can be prevented, and what actions to take if it happens to you.

Svetz joined the Attorney General's Office in April of 2001 following a long and successful career in law enforcement. He served as the Chief Investigator in the consumer division, handling financial complaints related to credit card fraud and identity theft. In January of 2005 he was promoted to the community relations division as a law education and prevention instructor. He now educates new police officers and the public on matters of the law, internet safety, credit card management, and identity theft. Svetz has a degree in Law Enforcement Administration and is close to completing a second degree in Criminal Justice. He is now a certified law enforcement instructor and heads the identity theft passport program at the Attorney General's Office.

Expense Adjustments
How many of us have groaned as we have filled our gas tanks? I suspect all of us. The rising cost of gasoline inevitably causes other industries and businesses to need to adjust their pricing as well. This is perhaps frustrating, but understandable. Such is the case for the Embassy Suites hotel. As a result we are adjusting our prices. Effective as of the May 23rd meeting, lunches will be $20 per person. We apologize for any inconvenience and as always we appreciate everyone that attends and hope to see you at future meetings.

Schedule Changes
We are currently transitioning our meeting dates to the second to the last Wednesday of each month. Due to complications with our current host we have only adjusted a few of these dates for the current year. As of 2008 all meetings will be pushed back. This arrangement has been made to accommodate the many busy schedules which, at times, conflict with our meetings. We want to make sure all of you are able to attend, so check your calendars, watch for the shifts and please bear with us as we make the transition.

Planning ahead is as easy as visiting our web site: Visit http://www.winnwa.com. Simply locate the calendar in the top right and check each meeting date by pressing the forward arrow next to the name of the month. Any date with informative content will be yellow, simply roll your mouse over the date and the content will appear. If you have questions please don't hesitate to contact any member below.

Sponsorship Information
Become a sponsor today and show your support for Women In Networking. To find out how you can help, more information on our sponsorship packages is available on our web site. Please visit http://www.winnwa.com/?page_id=20 If you would like to become a sponsor now send us an email with Sponsor in the subject line or click here.

Board Members
Michelle Webb: President
Beall Barclay

Ann Harris: Treasurer
Great Southern Bank

Annette Nichols: Marketing
Hyatt Place

Abby Hobbs: Secretary
Embassy Suites Hotel

Nancy Milikan: Co-Chair SFS
A.G. Edwards

Heather Tandy: Vice President
StaffMark

Kendra Carlson: Marketing
Bville/Bella Vista Chamber

Shona Palmer: Ambassador
Center for Psychology

Leslie Eoff: Co-Chair SFS
GrayMatters

Professional Women's Network Benton County - June 5th

Tuesday June 5th at Oscars 11:30 AM.

Only charge is the cost of your lunch.

RSVP by 06/04/07 to dsallee@shelterinsurance.com or call Donna at 621-0555

We will be Meeting at Oscars from February-June

Hey ladies, I want to personally invite each of you to the next Professional Women's Network meeting on Tuesday June 5th at 11:30 at Oscars on Restaurant Row.

Agenda:

When you get there you will sign in and then go ahead and order your lunch and begin visiting with other ladies. Once everyone has ordered we will begin. We will go around the table taking turns telling about our business and giving out business card/brochures/ ECT. Then you will answer a question of the day. This way you get to tell everyone in the group about your business and get to know each other on a more personal basis. If food starts coming out when someone is talking we will break until the waiters are done then pick back up. Once we have gone around the table we will finish by just talking to each other and networking on your own. I will email a list of everyone who attended the meeting to each person.

If you plan to attend and have not already done so please RSVP so I can give them a head count on how many will attend. I will be sending out more reminders before time. Plan on bringing business cards for around 40 ladies. You can RSVP to dsallee@shelterinsurance.com Also if you know of other ladies who might be interested in attending please pass this email on to them.

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