MEET IN ROGERS. We make planning a meeting uncomplicated and attending one unforgettable.

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1 MT IN ROGRS We make planning a meeting uncomplicated and attending one unforgettable.

2 The Sixel Airport Conference was a VRY successful event! We chose to do an offsite experience to Downtown Rogers during one night of the conference. I would highly recommend to any group visiting the area. It had something for everyone to enjoy. Terry Campbell of Sixel Consulting Group 2

3 WHY ROGRS IS RIGHT FOR YOUR MTING Rogers in Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing places in the nation, but it still embraces its small-town charm. The result? A refreshing mix of stateof-the-art meeting facilities and abundant amenities paired with welcoming hospitality and ease of access all located in scenic Ozark Mountain Country. Discover why Rogers is right for your next meeting with these five reasons. 1. GTTING TO ROGRS IS ASY. Just 10 miles from Rogers, the XNA Regional Airport has 50 flights a day to 15 destinations (serviced by American Airlines, Delta, United and Allegiant Air), offering more direct flights than Greenville, South Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee. Also, with its convenient location just off I-49, Highways 62, 71 and 102, it s easy for your attendees to get to Rogers. Many of your attendees live nearby, attracting residents from Tulsa, Little Rock, Kansas City, Joplin, Springfield, Oklahoma City and beyond. 2. OUR MTING AND CONVNTION FACILITIS AR RADY TO HOST YOUR VNT. Whether you re planning a business lunch for a new product pitch or a multi-day retreat for a corporate conference, Rogers has the venue to suit your group. The mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Spa, Hotel & Convention Center is ideal for large events, with 125,000 square feet of meeting space and an impressive 42,000-square-foot grand ballroom. 3. HOTLS AND RSTAURANTS AR CONVNINTLY LOCATD NARBY. With more than 100 restaurants in Rogers, your groups can choose from national chain restaurants or locally owned eateries not to mention, numerous catering options make it easy for meeting planners to plan mealtime. For lodging, attendees will find an array of choices, with big-name hotel brands and more than 2,000 hotel rooms. 4. OUR STAFF GTS RAV RVIWS. From our onsite venue managers to our Visit Rogers team, we aim to provide a seamless experience for every meeting planner bringing groups to Rogers. Read our testimonials to see what others have said about their event planning experience. 5. ROGRS HAS ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIS FOR PR- AND POST-MTING FUN. Attendees will be so excited to learn about your meeting in Rogers, as our museums, family-friendly attractions, performing arts venues and excellent shopping options give attendees so much to do in between and after events. Plus, you can choose from guided tours and group activities for team building or networking opportunities. MT LUK WIGGINS With a background in hotel sales and destination marketing, Luke Wiggins is here to help make your event a success. His experience in conference committees, large-scale event planning, and as the head of a marketing coalition make him an asset to meeting planners and the Visit Rogers team alike. Get some assistance with your upcoming event by contacting Luke at luke@rogerslowell.com or

4 LOCAL INDUSTRY & KNOWLDG SCTORS GLNN R. MACK, DD xecutive Director, Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food Northwest Arkansas is a significant contributor on a global scale in a variety of disciplines, and when you meet in Rogers, you ll have access to a wealth of knowledgeable experts in a variety of fields to speak and present at your event. The World Trade Center Arkansas brings together businesses and government agencies to grow international trade, strengthening the worldwide presence of Arkansas. Along with the Arkansas conomic Development Commission, the Center has experts that provide support to all of Arkansas s top industries. Just south of Rogers in Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. When meeting in Rogers, planners have access to a wide variety of potential speakers. Search the database on the university website for a faculty member that is a subject matter expert in your organization s field. At the Tyson Foods, Inc. headquarters in Springdale is the Tyson Discovery Center, where more than 170 research and development members bring new products to life in 19 state-of-the-art test kitchens, a 39,000-square-foot pilot plant, a sensory lab and focus group space, and a packaging innovation lab. Through innovation, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has become one of the largest trucking transportation logistics companies in North America. With the 2017 decision to invest $500 million in disruptive supply chain tech, including exploring blockchain, they are poised to continue growth well into the future. Walmart, the world s largest retailer, is headquartered in Northwest Arkansas. Over 30 years ago, Walmart and Proctor & Gamble changed how retailers interacted with their suppliers, and this new model called for collaboration across multiple departments, leading to more than 1,450 customer teams in Northwest Arkansas. Q: What are some exciting things going on in the Northwest Arkansas food scene right now? A: With the top four largest-growth cities in Arkansas Rogers, Bentonville, Fayetteville and Springdale NWA is experiencing a rise in dining options, from food trucks to independent restaurants. Q: Why was Northwest Arkansas the right location for Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food? A: The region is anchored by Walmart, Tyson, the University of Arkansas and J.B. Hunt, providing fodder for food system education that examines and engages with a wide range of production methods and scales. One of the aims of Brightwater is to provide a model for strengthening the regional food system, and we do that through training, entrepreneurship, and connecting the regional culinary talent to other players in the food world. Q: What are some ways that meeting planners can integrate the regional food scene into their events? A: Food tours such as Hogshead Tours, #SpringdaleTacoTour and BiteSeeing Food Tours are some easy ways to quickly sample the region s best food and drink offerings. Brightwater also hosts teambuilding events, culinary demonstrations and catered parties at its Bentonville facility. Let the venues, restaurants and chefs know what you want, and their creativity will astound you. 4

5 MBASSY SUITS NORTHWST ARKANSAS SPA, HOTL & CONVNTION CNTR Offering 125,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, including a pillar-free 42,000-square-foot grand ballroom, the mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Spa, Hotel & Convention Center is ideal for conferences, tradeshows and large meetings. Smaller boardrooms and salons offer spaces for breakout areas to complement your large event, or they can be booked individually for events and meetings. For even more venue options, the hotel at the mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Spa, Hotel & Convention Center offers numerous event spaces ideal for banquets, corporate meetings and private gatherings. When it comes to amenities, the convention center at the mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Spa, Hotel & Convention Center comes fully equipped. njoy pre-function and registration areas, in-floor power panels every 30 feet, free on-site parking, a full-service business center, complete rigging grid, in-house Bose sound system, programmable lighting system and spotlights, ceiling-mounted remote projection with 20-foot screens, and wireless A/V and lighting controls. Professionally managed by the onsite mbassy Suites hotel, you ll have access to event management assistance at every step of your planning process. See the floor plan and dimensions and the event space capacity chart on the following pages to start planning your upcoming convention or meeting. xplore the convention center floorplan on page 6. 5

6 CONVNTION CNTR FLOORPLAN NTRANC AMBASSADOR AMBASSADOR D AMBASSADOR C AMBASSADOR B AMBASSADOR A IV III II I LOAD IN BALLROOM V BALLROOM VI VII VIII IX X NTRANC SALON A SALON B SALON C SALON D SALON SALON F SALON G SALON H TO MBASSY SUITS RGISTRATION BUSINSS CNTR HAMMONS BOARDROOM MBASSY BOARDROOM NTRANC NTRANC ROOM DIMNSIONS ARA (SQ. FT.) CILING HIGHT THATR CLASSROOM ROUNDS RCPTION Grand Ballroom 277' x 150' 41,550 29' 4,125 2,184 2,600 4,000 Grand Ballroom ' x 150' 9,550 29' ,000 Grand Ballroom ' x 150' 9,750 29' 1, ,050 Grand Ballroom ' x 150' 22,500 29' 2,400 1,326 1,650 2,200 Grand Ballroom 1 65' x 35' 2,275 29' Grand Ballroom 2 & 3 62'6" x 37'6" 2,353 29' Grand Ballroom 5 & 6 75' x 150' 11,250 29' 1, ,160 Grand Ballroom 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10 65' x 37' 2,405 29' Salon C - & Salon F - H 30' x 48' 1,440 14' Salon C, D,, F, G & H 30' x 16' ' Salon A - B 30' x 39' 1,170 14' Salon A & B 30' x 19'6" ' Ambassador Ballroom 130'10" x 50' 6,505 14' Ambassador Ballroom A, B, C, D & 26'2" x 50' 1,310 14' John Q. Hammons Boardroom 42' x 23'8" 1,000 14' mbassy Boardroom 25'7" x 19' '

7 KITCHN TRAMML BOARDROOM RSTAURANT LOUNG FITNSS CNTR POOL MBASSY SUITS FLOORPLAN PINNACL VI PINNACL VII PINNACL VIII HOUSKPING MAINTNANC GUST SUITS LOAD IN PINNACL BALLROOM V PINNACL BALLROOM IV PINNACL I PINNACL II PINNACL III RCPTION BUSINSS CNTR ADMINISTRATION OFFICS TO SPA TOWR TO HOTL BUSINSS CNTR NTRANC FITNSS CNTR SPA BOTANICA NTRANC TO JOHN Q. HAMMONS CNTR MAIN NTRANC SCOND FLOOR MTING ROOMS RAZORBACK ROOM C B A COMMRC BALLROOMS ROGRS ROOM BNTONVILL ROOM AMBASSADOR SUIT ROOM DIMNSIONS ARA (SQ. FT.) CILING HIGHT THATR CLASSROOM ROUNDS RCPTION Trammel Boardroom 21' x 12' 252 9' N/A 20 Pinnacle Ballroom 150' x 76' 11,400 18' 1, ,200 Pinnacle Ballroom I, III, VI & VIII 25' x 38' ' Pinnacle Ballroom II & VII 26' x 38' ' Pinnacle Ballroom IV & V 37' x 76' 2,812 18' Commerce Ballroom 50' x 76' 3,800 14' Commerce A 50' x 25' 1,250 14' Commerce B 50' x 25' 1,250 14' Commerce C 50' x 25' 1,250 14' Razorback Room 30' x 40' 1,200 14' Rogers Room 28' x 26' 1,008 7' Bentonville Room 28' x 26' 1,008 7' Ambassador Suite 24' x 27' 650 7'

8 HOTLS = Bus/Motorcoach Parking N = Business Center = Fitness Center R = Free Breakfast = Free Parking I = Free WiFi = ADA Accessible D = Pool M = Restaurant O = Spa Total No. Guest Rooms Sleeping Rooms/Suites ADA Rooms Meeting Rooms Maximum Meeting Room Capacity Largest Meeting Room (Sq. Ft.) Distance From John Q. Hammons Convention Center (Mi.) Distance From Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Mi.) Total No. Guest Rooms Sleeping Rooms/Suites ADA Rooms Meeting Rooms Maximum Meeting Room Capacity Largest Meeting Room (Sq. Ft.) Distance From John Q. Hammons Convention Center (Mi.) Distance From Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Mi.) Aloft 1103 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR / NR I D Candlewood Suites 4601 W. Rozell Street Rogers, AR / , N I D Country Inn & Suites 4304 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR / NR I DO mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Spa, Hotel & Convention Center 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR / ,350 11, NR DMO Fairfield Inn & Suites 4611 W. Rozell St., Rogers, AR / NR I D Guest Inn 1601 S. 8th St., Rogers, AR / N/A N/A N I Hampton Inn 4501 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR / NR I D Holiday Inn Suites 1803 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR / , N I DM Homewood Suites 4302 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR / NR I D Hyatt Place 4610 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR / NR I DM MainStay Suites 301 S. 45th St., Rogers, AR, / NR I D Microtel Inn & Suites 909 S. 8th St., Rogers, AR / N/A N/A NR I Residence Inn 4611 W. Locust St., Rogers, AR / R I D Rogers Inn 1919 S. 8th St., Rogers, AR / N/A N/A IM Staybridge Suites 1801 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR / NR I D Super Hospitality Ln., Lowell, AR / N/A N/A NR I D 8

9 VNUS = Audio/Visual Services = ADA Accessible = Bar Services = Bus/Motorcoach Parking R = Catering Services = Complete Buyout = vent Coordinator On-site = On-site Parking N = Operations Support On-site = Pre-Function Space = Private Rooms J = Stage = Training Room V = Valet = Video Conferencing I = WiFi Meeting Spaces/Rooms Largest Meeting Room (Sq. Ft.) Max. Banquet Capacity Max. Theatre Capacity Distance From John Q. Hammons Convention Center (Mi.) Distance From Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Mi.) Meeting Spaces/Rooms Largest Meeting Room (Sq. Ft.) Max. Banquet Capacity Max. Theatre Capacity Distance From John Q. Hammons Convention Center (Mi.) Distance From Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Mi.) Arvest Ballpark 3000 Gene George Blvd., Springdale, AR , R N I Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N. Crossover Rd., Springdale, AR ,000 1, N I Brightwater, A Center for the Study of Food 801 S.. 8th St., Bentonville, AR , R I Cooking Studio of Downtown Rogers 113 S. 2nd St., Rogers, AR N/A N I Crabby s Seafood Bar & Grill 1800 S. 52nd St., Rogers, AR N/A R Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR , R N J I mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR ,400 1,200 1, R N J I Fast Lane ntertainment 1117 N. Dixieland St., Lowell, AR , R I John Q. Hammons Convention Center 3303 S. Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR ,550 4,000 4, R N J I New Province Brewing Company 1310 W. Hudson Rd., Rogers, AR , R I Ozark Natural Science Center 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR R I Sassafras Springs Winery and Vineyard Guy Terry Rd., Springdale, AR , The Ballroom at I Street 2202 S.W. I St., Bentonville, AR The Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens 400 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville, AR I The Record 104 S.W. A St., Bentonville, AR , N World Trade Center Arkansas 3300 Market St., Ste. 400, Rogers, AR , I 9

10 THINGS TO DO Your attendees will have no shortage of things to see and do during their visit to Rogers. Before and after conventions, visitors can discover everything from museums and art galleries to historical treasures and outdoor adventures, all just moments away from meeting and convention facilities. SHOPPING From luxury brands to handmade crafts, Northwest Arkansas is the ultimate shopping destination. Visitors can shop designer labels at the open-air Pinnacle Hills Promenade, buy one-of-a-kind goods in boutiques along Historic Downtown Rogers brick-lined streets, or buy artisan-made wares at one of the country craft fairs. OUTDOORS Outdoor adventures are just minutes away from downtown Rogers. Visitors can go fishing and boating on Beaver Lake, camping and hiking at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, cave exploring at War agle Cavern or biking at one of the many mountain bike trails and bike parks, such as The Railyard and Lake Atalanta. MUSUMS & ATTRACTIONS Arts and culture enthusiasts can spark their sense of creativity at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Arts Center of the Ozarks, Walton Arts Center and locally owned artist studios and galleries. SHOWS & NTRTAINMNT Once the sun goes down, theaters, bars and outdoor venues come to life. Visitors can watch musicals and shows at Arkansas Public Theatre, The Victory and Trike Theatre, while the outdoor Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) hosts renowned bands and musicians under the stars. The new Topgolf entertainment sports center is just a walk away from mbassy Suites Northwest Arkansas Hotel, Spa & Convention Center, offering climate-controlled golfing bays with music, top-shelf drinks, a chef-driven menu and private event space. CRAFT BRWRIS & WINRIS With its booming beer and wine scene, adult visitors can enjoy sipping and sampling locally made beverages right at the source. Breweries include the likes of Ozark Beer Company, New Province Brewing Co. and Core Brewing Company, while wine enthusiasts can tour and taste at Tontitown Winery and Sassafras Springs Vineyard. HISTORICAL SITS History comes to life in Northwest Arkansas, where visitors can explore important Civil War sites at Pea Ridge National Military Park and War agle Mill, learn about America s earliest inhabitants at the Museum of Native American History and uncover lesser-known stories about local history at the Rogers Historical Museum. We love that downtown Rogers is growing so much. We feel like we fit in because it s a supportive community for people trying to live their dream. Melissa Turpin of Honeycomb Kitchen Shop 10

11 San Francisco Denver Minneapolis Chicago Cincinnati New York Newark Washington, DC GTTING HR ALMOST 50 FLIGHTS A DAY TO 15 DSTINATIONS. Los Angeles Las Vegas Dallas Houston Atlanta Charlotte Orlando For those flying into Northwest Arkansas, we recommend XNA (Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport). This easy to get into and get out of airport is just a 10-minute drive from Rogers and offers 50 flights a day to 15 destinations. If traveling by car, you can consult our website, VisitRogersArkansas.com, to find the best possible route for your group. For more details or help planning, call our Meetings & Convention Sales Manager, Luke Wiggins at: luke@rogerslowell.com 11

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