[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13227]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 ROGERS-LOWELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I congratulate the Rogers-
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for receiving a five star re-
accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest 
accreditation a chamber can receive.
  Of the 6,936 chambers in the United States, only 249 of are 
accredited. Of these, only 66 are accredited with five stars, roughly 
equal to 1 percent of chambers nationwide. Rogers-Lowell is the only 
five-star chamber in the State of Arkansas.
  The Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1922 and is 
one of the largest chambers in Arkansas. Under the leadership of 
President and CEO Raymond Burns, members are committed to growing 
business and building community. I commend Chairman Tom Spillyards, 
Accreditation Chair Greg Spragg, the Board of Directors, and the entire 
Chamber membership for their outstanding efforts to better their 
community.
  Located in the center of the booming Northwest Arkansas region and 
the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks, the Rogers-Lowell area offers quality, 
growth and opportunity to residents and visitors alike. As one of the 
most dynamic communities in the region, Rogers and Lowell offer 
upscale, urban amenities, along with a slower pace, beautiful scenery, 
and endless outdoor recreational opportunities.
  I salute the Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and the entire 
Rogers community for their efforts to build and grow their community. 
As my fellow Arkansans know, our state is a beautiful one, and I am 
proud to see the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce receive this 
prestigious accreditation.

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