November 2015   

New Members   

  

Stephanie Harvey - Bates Events

Marcina Bailey - Phoenix Restoration of NWA, Inc.

Nathan Green - inVeritas

Natalie Scott - Keri Earwood Insurance Agency

Miles Chism - Arvest

Sarah Buck - CR Crawford Construction

David Embree - Your-Media

Lauren Embree - NWA Creative Arts Network

Jamie Miller - Northwest Health System Bentonville

Matthew Lyon - The Sustainability Consortium

Cameron Baker - Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

Trevor Dane - Transworld Business Advisors

Kayce Mayorga - Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney Faucette

Kenisha Ellis - Walmart

Josh Hicks - Simba Seven Corp.

Jason Glur - J.B. Hunt

Upcoming  

  


CANCELED: Family Fun Chili Cook-Off & Combine - November 7

NWAEL|Connect: Happy Hour - November 19

Lunch with a Leader featuring Amy Callahan - December 4

NWAEL|Connect: Happy Hour - December 10

Member Orientation & Information Session - December 11
 
#MakeanImpact

Last week NWAEL members met with Mike Malone of the Northwest Arkansas Council to discuss the future of the region. Participants were broken up into groups for round-table discussions and highlighted issues related to transportation, entertainment and perception.

The conversation continues! Click here to take part in the discussion and share your ideas for the future of NWA and the role that Emerging Leaders and young professionals can play.

Join the discussion!

Click here for a recap of the luncheon courtesy of The City Wire.
 

 

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NWAEL | Connect
Lunch with a Leader
Member Orientation & Mixer
Board Service Certificate Seminar
Partner News
Team Updates
Membership News

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES


NWAEL|CONNECT  
  Upcoming Event    
 
Want to make an IMPACT?  Connect with NWAEL.  NWAEL|CONNECT gives members and potential members the opportunity to connect with peers, connect with the organization and connect with NWA.

November Happy Hour  
Thursday, November 19, 2015 
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Levi's Gastrolounge & Low Bar 
224 S. 2nd Street | Rogers 

Happy Hour Drinks + Networking + NWAEL
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LUNCH WITH A LEADER   
presented by
First National Bank of NWA_New2014  
Featuring Amy Callahan  
Co-Founder of Collective Bias
Friday, December 4 | 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
First National Bank of NWA - Pinnacle Location - 2nd Floor 
3706 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy. | Rogers 
Cost for Lunch - $15 
Open to NWAEL Members Only 
Registration Limited to the First 15 RSVPs 


**Space is limited and will sell out!**
 
 
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MEMBER ORIENTATION    

presented by

      

   

  

Friday, December 11 | 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m.
Simmons Bank - Community Room
3975 W. New Hope Rd. | Rogers
*Please park in the back parking lot
FREE to attend
Click here to register!

New to Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders or just want a refresher on ways to get involved?  Plan to attend the Member Orientation and Information Session on December 11.  Enjoy a light lunch in a casual, social environment while learning about NWAEL's structure, events and opportunities to get involved with teams and projects.

 

If you have not attended a NWAEL event or participated with the various teams this event is a perfect way to meet fellow members, expand your network and find out how to become more engaged in the organization and your community.

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NWA EMERGING LEADERS 
BOARD SERVICE CERTIFICATE SEMINAR SET FOR JANUARY 15
Interested serving on a nonprofit board?  We'll equip you with the tools and knowledge needed and provide you with an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits.

Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders in partnership with the University of Arkansas Continuing Education will present its bi-annual board service certificate program for emerging leaders on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the U of A Global Campus in Rogers.  The program will focus on four key areas of board service: commitments and expectations, legal and ethical considerations, finance and fundraising.

Friday, January 15, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
U of A Global Campus
3300 Market Street | Rogers 
$50 per person 
Registration Required 
 
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NWA EMERGING LEADERS | PARTNER NEWS  



   

TEAM UPDATES

LEGACY

The Legacy Team was formed with a vision of creating a leadership pool to link ready, willing and able emerging talent to organizations, public and private boards, commissions and other areas of leadership to benefit the community.


 

 

 

Next Meeting: Friday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m. (3rd Friday of each month)

First Western Bank   

2601 Champions Drive 

Rogers, Arkansas 

Contact: Jonathan McNair   

 


POLITICAL & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

  

The mission of the Political and Government Affairs team is to inform and engage members in government and politics.

 

Are you interested in running for public office or know someone who is? Attend Ready to Run: A Political Candidate Training Series. This series is FREE to attend and designed to answer all of your burning questions in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. 

 

 

Next meeting:  November 13 at 12:00 p.m. (2nd Friday of every month)

Arvest - Village on the Creeks   

5201 Village Parkway, Rogers 

Contact: Nick Lewis 

 

GREENWAY & TRAILS

 

If you are interested in biking, trails and promoting green space, plan to attend the next Greenways & Trails meeting or contact Andrew to find out how to get involved.

 

 

 

 

Next meeting:
Monday, November 23 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Waste Management Sustainability Center

602 South 52nd St., Rogers 

Contact: Andrew Curry 

 

SUSTAINABILITY  

 

 The Sustainability Team continually brainstorms and seeks ways to make NWA a greener, more efficient environment.  The Sustainability Team continues to form strategic partners and provide support to community functions to reduce the amount of waste.  Additionally, the team has been exploring various other environmental efficiencies and how to share those with the community at large.

 

  

 

Next meeting:
Wednesday, November 18 (3rd Wednesday of the month) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
INTRUST Bank, Rogers

3300 Market Street, Suite 130

Rogers, Arkansas 

Contact: Craig Overton  

 

COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT

Community Enrichment serves to connect members with volunteer opportunities, existing leaders and be an incubator for new project ideas.  This mission produces a wide-range of projects that members are currently working on.  If you have an interest in any of them or have an idea of your own that doesn't fit with any of the other teams then Community Enrichment is the place to test your idea.

 

 Join the #MakeanImpact discussion at bitly.com/makeimpact. We'd love to hear your ideas and get your feedback! 

   

Next Meeting
Monday, November 16 (3rd Monday of the Month) at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lowell Chamber Office
506 Enterprise Dr. #102, Lowell    

Contact:  David Bradley      

   

MEMBERSHIP NEWS


We Want to Know About You!

If you have recently joined a board or been recognized for an achievement please contact whitney@rogerslowell.com so we can include your good news in the newsletter!

 

Have you moved? Did you get a new job? Set up a new email address to can spam? Don't forget to send your new contact information to  whitney@rogerslowell.com so we can keep up with you.

 

Contact Us

 

NWA Emerging Leaders                                         

(479) 636-1240

www.NWAEmergingLeaders.com

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