# Creating Personalized Experiences: Why Customization Matters for Attendee Engagement *Published:* 2025-03-11 *Author:* susie.kardas Creating Personalized Experiences: ---------------------------------- Why Customization Matters for Attendee Engagement ================================================= Share! 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Instead, they should have elements that impact employees on a deeper level. Delivering customized experiences for events and conferences can help boost employee engagement, inspire them to build lasting connections—and enhance their workplace satisfaction. As a result, attendees will remember the meeting or event fondly, which can increase retention at future meetings and events. Here, we’ve gathered ideas and resources to help you personalize and add local touches to your gathering in Rogers, AR, from pre- and post-event information to share about the destination to how to put together Arkansas-inspired goodie bags. ![an aerial view of a hotel at dusk.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/EmbassyJQHPanoramic-scaled.jpg)**Pre-Event** ------------- Send your attendees a quick overview of the city of Rogers and the greater Northwest Arkansas area to help familiarize them with the destination before they hit the road. - Highlight Rogers’ position as [a hub for business](https://www.destinationrogers.com/meetings/local-industry-knowledge-northwest-arkansas/) as the home to major companies such as Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport, as well as a robust community of small businesses. - Mention that Rogers is also a cultural center situated amid the breathtaking beauty of the Ozarks, a hub for hiking and [biking](https://www.destinationrogers.com/things-to-do-rogers/biking-northwest-arkansas/) as well as art gallery and [museum hopping](https://www.destinationrogers.com/things-to-do-rogers/attractions/museums/). There’s also a thriving [food scene ](https://www.destinationrogers.com/restaurants/rogers-dining-guide-best-restaurants-for-a-cozy-fall-meal/)worth exploring. - Consider including ideas for activities for attendees to enjoy between meetings—or opportunities to extend their trips to experience more attractions in the city and beyond. ![Person performing a stunt on an orange bicycle atop a wooden ramp against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy blue sky.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/076A0709-1024x683.jpg)![](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DSC_3670-1024x684.jpg) ![a group of people standing in a museum.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Crystal-Bridges-Virtual-Internal-Image-edited.png) ![a group of people sitting around a table eating pizza.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/restaurants_food23-edited.jpg) **Event** --------- Incorporate local products and only-in-Rogers experiences into your attendees’ itineraries. ### **Welcoming Employees** - Provide attendees with refreshments from a Rogers purveyor such as award-winning [Onyx Coffee Lab](https://www.destinationrogers.com/listings/onyx-coffee-lab-at-the-1907/48/), which has an expansive events space and offers convenient catering options. - Put together a welcome bag with local goods from businesses like [Alexander Baking Co.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/listings/alexander-baking-co/419/) (customizable cookies, cakes and other treats), [House of Webster](https://www.destinationrogers.com/listings/house-of-webster/239/) (fruit preserves, pickled products, salsas and other pantry staples), [Fresh Harvest ](https://www.destinationrogers.com/listings/fresh-harvest-tasting-room/631/)(olive oils and balsamic vinegars). - Include a [Destination Guide ](https://www.destinationrogers.com/destination-guide/)for attendees to use a resource while they’re in town. You won’t find a friendlier, safer place to live, work and play – that’s why we call living here The Good Life. Whether you are visiting or relocating to Northwest Arkansas you will find a wealth of information for planning your trip to the area in our [Destination Guide](https://www.destinationrogers.com/destination-guide/)—including events, local attractions, trails, restaurants, and city amenities. [GET THE GUIDE](https://issuu.com/rlacc/docs/2024_thegoodlife_final) [![](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Good-Life-Destination-Guide-Cover-202470.png)](https://issuu.com/rlacc/docs/2024_thegoodlife_final) ### **Tailored Local Experiences** - Host excursions to [Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art](https://www.destinationrogers.com/listings/crystal-bridges-museum-of-american-art/237/) in Bentonville, an institution tucked on 120 acres of gorgeous Ozark landscapes. - Plan hiking, biking or boating excursions at nearby parks such as [Lake Atalanta](https://www.destinationrogers.com/get-inspired/articles/lake-atalanta-rogers/) or [Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area](https://www.destinationrogers.com/get-inspired/articles/9-ways-explore-hobbs-state-park-conservation-area/). - Book wine tasting, brewery tours or artisan workshops for [team-building experiences](https://www.destinationrogers.com/meetings/team-building-activities-for-your-corporate-event/) at local businesses. - Secure tickets to an [event or concert](https://www.destinationrogers.com/things-to-do-rogers/events-rogers/) at Butterfield Stage or Walmart AMP. - Plan a few rounds at [TopGolf](https://www.destinationrogers.com/special-event-venues/offsite-event-venues-rogers/) or play 18 holes at one of the area’s [golf courses](https://www.destinationrogers.com/things-to-do-rogers/outdoors-rogers/golf-courses-rogers-arkansas/). - Curate a fun, photo-worthy appearance from Tusk, the mascot for the University of Arkansas [Razorbacks](https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/support-staff/spirit-program-appearance-info/) ![couple hiking in the woods - stock photo.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Z-Hobbs-Hiking-Internal-edited.png) ![a group of people sitting at a bar and drinking beer.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/brewery_new_province08-edited-scaled.jpg) ![topgolf rogers ar](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Topgolf-Guests-edited-1.jpeg) ### **Spotlighting Local Industry Partnerships** Show off Rogers’ place as a leader of innovation in the Northwest Arkansas region. - Connect with the [Rogers-Lowell Chamber](https://www.rogerslowell.com/) to organize relevant industry panel discussions to inspire and engage attendees. - Provide networking opportunities at venues in town with influential leaders from these industries. **Post Event** -------------- Provide memorable takeaways, encourage future visits to Rogers and collect and share feedback. - Send attendees home with local products to remember their time in Rogers; ideas include [Onyx](https://onyxcoffeelab.com/pages/rogers?srsltid=AfmBOorOQUka0jdeVGNR9XyrgFXZPPESCnPY5D_XPKo9F9P1F2hN9IuZ) coffee beans and other artisanal shelf-stable goods. - Blast out recaps of the event via email featuring images of meetings and networking and extracurricular activities; share success stories and case studies. - Offer recommendations for visitors to return to explore more attractions in Rogers; partnerships with local businesses offering discounts or exclusive experiences for visitors - Gather testimonials and stories to gain relevant feedback from attendees. Your Rogers Planning Assistance Liaison --------------------------------------- Samantha Rojas would be thrilled to talk with you if you have any interest in planning an event in Rogers, discuss how we can be a complimentary resource for an event you already hold here, or if you just want to shoot the breeze. Contact Samantha at [479-936-2602](tel:479-936-6202) or to make your next group outing a success or [learn what services we can provide here](https://www.rogerslowell.com/clientuploads/2023_Visit_Rogers_Services.pdf?_t=1678226712). ![A woman with long dark hair, wearing red lipstick and a white top, is smiling. Behind her, the blue and green icon of the Rogers Arkansas Convention Center is partially visible.](https://www.destinationrogers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Samantha.jpg)