The Chamber, Lawrence Kansas and The Greater Topeka Partnership are partnering to host an inter-city visit to Northwest Arkansas (NWA), a regional collective of Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville and Fayetteville. Titled Stronger Together: Destination NWA, the visit will allow community leaders from the public, private, educational and nonprofit sectors from Topeka and Lawrence to gain knowledge about innovative ideas and programs from Northwest Arkansas. The visit also provides an opportunity for interaction among city leaders and facilitates the exchange of best practices and lessons learned between the visiting cities and the destination cities. Stronger Together: Destination NWA will take place on April 26-29. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!STRONGER TOGETHER
2022's trip takes us to Northwest Arkansas, spending most of our time in Bentonville and Fayetteville. The trip includes hotel stay and transportation, several meals that are provided, and a packed schedule of programming ran by leaders and businesses in the Northwest Arkansas area.
“As economic development continues to take on a more regional approach, it’s more important than ever for Chambers and cities to work together. This is an outstanding way for our two cities – with our Chambers and leaders from government, education, and the business community – to learn about a nearby region, share best practices, and strengthen connections.”
Bonnie Lowe, President & CEO, Lawrence Chamber
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022 Friday Apr 29, 2022
Tuesday – April 26, 2022
Travel Day
- 1:00 PM – Transportation leaves Topeka / Lawrence
- 6:00 PM – Transportation arrives at The Graduate Hotel, Fayettville, AR.
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Cocktail Reception at the Graduate Hotel
Day 1: Wednesday – April 27, 2022
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel Ballroom, Fayetteville, AR.
- 8:30 AM – Welcome Panel, Northwest Arkansas Chamber Leadership
- 9:45 AM – Northwest Arkansas Council Panel
- 11:00 AM – Load Bus Transportation for Lunch in Bentonville, AR.
- 11:30 AM – Lunch at 8th Street Market, Bentonville, AR.
- 12:00 PM – Local Entrepreneur Shares Business Journey
- 1:00 PM – Group Separates for Specialized Interest Tracks
- 1:30 PM – Track 1, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Engagement (Bentonville, AR)
- 1:30 PM – Track 2, Arts and Placemaking (Rogers, AR)
- 3:00 PM – All Groups leave for premium networking reception
- 3:30 – 5:30 PM – Premium Networking Reception
- 5:30 PM – Transportation leaves for Downtown Bentonville
- 6:00 PM – Free Time in Downtown Bentonville
- 7:00 PM – Dinner Provided at Premium Bentonville Restaurants
- 8:30 PM – First Bus Returns to Hotel
- 9:30 PM – Second Bus Returns to Hotel
- 10:30 PM – Final Bus Returns to Hotel
Day 2: Thursday – April 28, 2022
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM – Buffet Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel Ballroom, Fayetteville, AR
- 8:30 AM – Transportation Departs for Springdale, AR.
- 9:00 AM – Elected Leadership Panel
- 10:00 AM – Community Revitalization / Diversity and Inclusion
- 11:30 AM – Transportation Departs to Fayetteville, AR for Lunch.
- 12:00 PM – Catered Lunch, Fayetteville, AR.
- 1:30 PM – Transportation Departs for University of Arkansas
- 2:00 – 3:15 PM – University Panel
- 3:15 PM – Optional Campus Tour
- 3:30 PM – First Bus Returns to the Graduate Hotel
- 4:30 PM – Final Bus Returns to the Graduate Hotel
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM – Cocktail Hour at the Graduate Hotel
- 5:30 PM Shuttle Service to Dickson Street Entertainment District, Fayetteville, AR
*Dinner Not Included
Day 3 – Friday, April 29th
- 7:30 – 8:30 AM – Buffet Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel Ballroom, Fayetteville, AR
- 8:30 AM – Group Separates for Specialized Interest Tracks
- 9:00 AM – Track 1, Outdoor Lifestyle and Trail Systems – Kessler Mountain Regional Park
- 9:00 AM – Track 2, Community Strategy and Health Network Panels – Fayetteville Library
- 11:00 AM – Transportation Returns to Hotel
- 11:30 AM – Light Lunch Provided at The Graduate Hotel Ballroom
- 12:30 PM – Transportation Arrives for Return to Topeka/Lawrence
Location
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Fees/Admission
$1,200.00
Guest Attendee Ticket:
$900.00
