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Jeremy Biggs

Jeremy Biggs

VP of Economic Development Rogers Lowell Chamber of Commerce

Jeremy has more than a decade of experience municipal governance and long-range planning. His current role focuses on how public and private development can best address the challenges of affordable housing, infrastructure capacity and resilience, and how to maximize infill opportunities.

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Fri 14 Nov 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM (GMT-06:00) Central Time Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark Ballroom 1

Authentic Growth: The Past and Future of Downtown Rogers 

Mr. John McCurdy
Mr. John McCurdy, City of Rogers
Jeremy Biggs
Jeremy Biggs, Rogers Lowell Chamber of Commerce
Lance Jobe
Lance Jobe, City of Rogers
Type AIA LU AICP CM Open to All Attendees

Downtown Rogers stands as one of Northwest Arkansas’s most successful examples of intentional, authentic growth. This session explores how a clear master plan and strategic public investment helped transform the district from a pass-through corridor into a thriving destination for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Panelists will discuss the city’s approach to “government acting like a business” — leveraging public revenue to unlock private development — and how thoughtful placemaking, street design, and mixed-use integration have shaped the downtown experience.

Looking ahead, the conversation will address upcoming opportunities and challenges, including the 71B corridor redevelopment, improved connectivity to the new Walmart Home Office campus, enhanced parking strategies, and ongoing collaboration with regional partners like the railroad and ARDOT.