
About Us
Building Tomorrow’s
Economy, Today
We are a membership organization that helps drive job creation, community experiences, and meaningful change in our community to move Bentonville forward for all. Our members, both local and national, are invested in creating a 21st century community by strengthening our 21st century economy.
Benefits for Business Owners

Connectivity

Partnership
Your membership is a direct investment in the health of our business community. With our cornerstone events, your business has the opportunity to reach a variety of target audiences.

Advocacy

innovation
Innovation & technology are deeply intertwined in the fabric of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. Bentonville is no longer the retail capital; it’s the innovation capital of the Heartland.

Education

Community
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Join a community of over 1,000 local businesses and national brands
Your membership is an investment in the continued success of the Bentonville area and its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Every member is a direct invest in our work to build a 21st century community.


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Welcome Allie Johnston, Economic Development Intern
Welcome to the team, Allie Johnston! Allie is an intern for Bentonville Economic Development through the University of Arkansas’ Venture Intern Program. She will graduate

James Bell, VP, Economic Development, Elected to AEDCE Board
Vice President of Bentonville Economic Development Elected to Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives Board of Directors BENTONVILLE, AR (January 31, 2023) – At their

Northwest Technical Institute Education Foundation Receives Donation
In a brief ceremony last week, the Northwest Technical Institute Education Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit organization) received a $90,000 donation from the Mary Jo Thompson