Tuesday | November 1, 2016
NWA BizCon 2016
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
John Q. Hammons Convention Center | Rogers
CEU Credits |
SHRM will grant 6.5 PDC Hours to Conference Attendees
HRCI will grant 5.5 Hours to Conference Attendees
A Partnership of |
The New NWA BizCon 2016 | Business Conference and Trade Show
The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Arkansas Human Resource Association (NOARK) have announced a new partnership that will benefit large and small businesses in Northwest Arkansas this year. The Chamber, its long-time business conference partner, World Trade Center Arkansas, and NOARK have come together to create one of the largest and newest business events in the region - NWA BizCon.
Showcase Your Business, Increase Brand Awareness
and Promote Your Products and Services
NWA BizCon merges the Chamber's former event, NWA Business Expo, with NOARK's SuperCon event to create a brand new, innovative BizCon event benefitting local businesspeople and entrepreneurs. The inaugural event will be held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business to an estimated one thousand attendees expected during the day, increase your brand's awareness and promote your products and services.
What's New at NWA BizCon 2016
This event (formerly the NWA Business Expo) has been totally revamped to provide businesses of all sizes one day access to new connections, ideas and opportunities in a conference and trade show format. Professional development seminars will be delivered in three tracks featuring Management, Small Business (Entrepreneurship) and Human Resources hot topics. Presentations will be given by guest speakers who are not only recognized local subject matter experts (SMEs) but also thought leaders in the business community. The Exhibit Hall will feature a trade show throughout the day for attendees to visit and network with exhibitors. Other highlights include an Opening Session and Speaker, and Luncheon and Keynote Speaker. The day will end with the always fun "Gone in 60 Seconds" Elevator Pitch Competition.
Event Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check In | Lobby
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome | Presentation Hall
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Opening Session and Keynote Speaker | Presentation Hall
Mike Harvey, Northwest Arkansas Council | The State of Northwest Arkansas
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Trade Show | Main Hall
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Professional Development Seminars | Breakout Rooms
MANAGEMENT TRACK | Breakout #1
Considerations for Career Transitions
Sue Sedberry, Advantage Solutions
SMALL BUSINESS TRACK | Breakout #2
How to Win with Email Marketing and Facebook Advertising
Kimberly Beer, Constant Contact
HUMAN RESOURCES TRACK | Breakout #3
PANEL: View from a Seat at the Table
Moderator: Sheila Moss, Information Solutions Team
Panelists include Cindy Christopher with Gates Corporation, Tony Hawk with Pace Industries,
and Rhonda Houser with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
11:30 a.m. - Noon Trade Show | Main Hall
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Trade Show CLOSED DURING LUNCHEON
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote Speaker | Presentation Hall
Autumn Manning, YouEarnedIt | Bottoms-Up: Creating an Employee-Driven Approach to Employee Engagement
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Trade Show | Main Hall
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Professional Development Seminars | Breakout Rooms
MANAGEMENT TRACK | Breakout #1
What's Your Brand?
Sheila Pierson, Ozark Mountain Poultry
SMALL BUSINESS TRACK | Breakout #2
PANEL: From Expert to Successful Business Owner
Moderator/Panelist: Jay Amargos, I'Mindful Studio
Panelists include Alex Ahmad with WhyteSpyder, Cammie Scott with CK Harp & Associates,
and Paulina Rojas with Mindful Nutrition
HUMAN RESOURCES TRACK | Breakout #3
Business 101: How and Why the Strategy of Your Business Matters to You and All That You Do
Ricky Teague, TransAmericas Human Resources LLC
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Trade Show | Main Hall
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Professional Development Seminars | Breakout Rooms
MANAGEMENT TRACK | Breakout #1
Three Difficult Conversations:
"Change" - Grace Judson, GraceJudson.com
"Conflict Management" - Amanda Danish, Saatchi & Saatchi X
"Coaching Performance" - Corey Stanford, Stanford Coaching, LLC
SMALL BUSINESS TRACK | Breakout #2
PANEL: Managing Small Business Cash Flow and Funding Sources for Your Business
Moderator: Martha Londagin, Legacy National Bank
Panelists include Steve Butler with Keith, Miller, Butler, Schneider & Pawlik, PLLC, and
Tom Gazaway with LenCred.
HUMAN RESOURCES TRACK | Breakout #3
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Dr. Danielle L. Wood-Williams, University of Arkansas
4:15 p.m. Trade Show Closes
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. "Gone in 60 Seconds" (G60) Elevator Pitch Competition | Presentation Hall
5:30 p.m. Event Closes
Ways to Participate | Conference, Trade Show Exhibit & Sponsorship
If you plan to attend the conference, exhibit in the trade show or become a sponsor, learn more below about conference tickets, exhibit booth pricing and sponsorships. Purchase now with these quick links:
Quick Links
Purchase NWA BizCon Tickets
Download a 2016 BizCon Booth Layout Map
Register Trade Show Exhibit Booth Space
Download List of This Year's Exhibitors and Sponsors
Email memberservices@rogerslowell.com to Explore Sponsorships
Conference Tickets
Your NWA BizCon conference ticket includes the Opening Session and Speaker, Professional Development Seminars, Luncheon and Keynote Speaker, Entrance to the Exhibit Hall Trade Show and G60 Elevator Pitch Competition.
$129 Individual
$99 Military / Veteran
$495 5-Pack* SAVE $150
$900 10-Pack* SAVE $390
* For attendees from the same company
Trade Show Exhibitor Information | Booths & Pricing
A limited number of premium exhibit booths will be available during the event offering both Chamber members and non-members opportunities to affordably showcase their products and services to attendees. There are two exhibit space options for trade show exhibitors (A & B) based upon location within the Exhibit Hall. Trade show booth pricing does not include Conference tickets. See quick links above to purchase Exhibit Space online, and download the 2016 Booth Layout Map and Current Exhibitors and Sponsors List.
MEMBER
Class A Booth $550
Class B Booth $425
NON-MEMBER
Class A Booth $675
Class B Booth $550
Booth pricing includes a 10' X 8' booth space with pipe and drape, a 6' table with covering and two chairs, and one standard 110-volt electrical outlet. Please note that Conference tickets must be purchased separately. An added-value benefit for exhibitors is the extensive advertising and promotional campaign that the Chamber will be doing in advance with its local media partners to generate awareness of NWA BizCon 2016 and drive traffic to it.
Sponsorship Opportunities | Increase Your Exposure
Sponsorship of NWA BizCon 2016 enables you to effectively promote your business to influential businesspeople in Northwest Arkansas. It's a perfect forum to establish new business partnerships, clients and customers.
Contact Membership Services now at (479) 636-1240 or memberservices@rogerslowell.com to explore sponsorship options that will deliver the most exposure for your budget.
"Gone in 60 Seconds" Elevator Pitch Competition Returns! | Cash Prizes!
Back by popular demand in 2016, the "Gone in 60 Seconds" (G60) Elevator Pitch competition will return this year for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges who are local, successful entrepreneurs and business executives. Two cash prizes will be awarded. Judges will choose a $1,000 prize winner sponsored by Ernst & Young and attendees (audience) will decide the "People's Choice" $1,000 winner sponsored by Legacy National Bank. A third prize of $1,000 in legal services has also been added this year sponsored by Padilla Pennington PLLC Attorneys.
Even if you're not participating it's a lot of fun to attend!
G60 was created to promote startups, improve contestants' communications skills, and increase "creative collisions" in NWA's emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. Your NWA BizCon ticket includes admission to the competition which is open to and attracts entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. The rules are simple - no slides, no notes, only one contestant may speak per 60 second pitch, and only one pitch per contestant. Contestants must register in advance. In addition to judges and contestants, other attendees typically include angel investors, business leaders, community supporters, area entrepreneurs, and NWA BizCon participants.
G60 is Open to the Public and NWA BizCon Attendees | Contestants MUST PRE-REGISTER HERE
Kick-Off Party October 31 | Fun Networking the Night Before on the Rooftop Patio | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar for October 31 to attend the Kick-Off Party held exclusively for Chamber members, NWA BizCon exhibitors, speakers and sponsors. The party combines fun networking with delicious food, drinks and fantastic door prizes all outside on a rooftop patio overlooking the beautiful Pinnacle Hills area of Rogers. The Party will be held at Crossland Construction Company, Inc.'s offices at 1800 S. 52nd St., Ste. 410 in Rogers located in the Pinnacle Hills area near the John Q. Hammons Convention Center.
Trade Show Sponsors
G60 Competition Sponsor
Kick-Off Party Networking Sponsor
Conference Sponsor
Exhibitors' Lounge Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
G60 Competition Prize Sponsors
Padilla Pennington PLLC
Silver Sponsor
Media Sponsors
Kick-Off Party Sponsor
Expo Bag Sponsors
