News & Announcements

The Ozark Retail Accelerator, which focuses on helping companies strengthen their product offerings for placement in large retail chains, has launched its inaugural cohort with 12 diverse companies from across Arkansas….

Karen Maule, Vice President of Business Development for First National Bank of Northwest Arkansas, was honored as Ambassador of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Chamber through active participation in its Ambassador program. …

Cindi Marsiglio, Senior Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at Walmart, was named the recipient of the R.E. “Ed” Buck Award, recognizing outstanding business leadership and service to the community. …

Gary Vernon, General Manager of the OZ Trails Bike Park, received the Arthur “Rabbit” Dickerson Award, which honors individuals who have made significant, long-term contributions to the Bentonville/Bella Vista community. …

Fuse is partnering with the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to support dual-use scale-stage startups focused on supply chain solutions…

The Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the inaugural For The Love of Community Award, a new honor celebrating female-founded or female-led organizations creating meaningful, measurable impact in Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas, and the wider region. …

The Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 NWA Woman of the Year and the 2025 NWA Woman of Purpose Awards, two honors celebrating exceptional women whose leadership, service, and commitment elevate Northwest Arkansas….

It was standing room only as superintendents from across the state joined employees and patrons of the Bentonville School District to honor Debbie Jones as Superintendent of the Year. The award is from the Arkansas Association of School Administrators….

With a growth rate of 121% over the past three years, Nuqleous comes in at No. 3,822 on the list. But Nuqleous has made the Inc. 5000 list for the past four years, at No. 3,941 in 2023, No. 4,179 in 2022 and No. 2,798 in 2021….

With a 6,271% growth rate, Team Go comes in at No. 43 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, which sets it as No. 1 in Arkansas. The company also appeared as the No. 1 social commerce agency, TikTok agency and retail agency for 2024….

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, in collaboration with the Northwest Arkansas Council, will release the annual State of the Northwest Arkansas Region Report on Oct. 24. Also that day, CBER Director Mervin Jebaraj will present the Quarterly Business Analysis and share economic data from the analysis….

…(scaffolding) removal is a key milestone in the renovation project signaling a significant portion of the exterior work on the south side of the building has been completed. The rest of the scaffolding will stay outside the museum building through this month. The museum is slated to welcome visitors again in March…

After nearly four years of dedicated service, James will be transitioning to a new opportunity outside of the Bentonville area…“My time in Bentonville has been nothing short of amazing. The support from the community and the relationships I’ve built here both personally and professionally have been invaluable. My family and I have cherished every moment in this incredible town, and while we’re excited about the new opportunity ahead, Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will always have a connection to this extraordinary place.”…

…residential and commercial real estate markets in Northwest Arkansas remain strong as the region’s population growth continues. The area, centered primarily around Washington and Benton counties, has seen its population streak past 560,000 after gaining more than 100,000 residents in the past decade. Northwest Arkansas’ population is expected to approach 1 million by 2045….

Margot Lemaster, executive director of Engage NWA at the Northwest Arkansas Council said in the last four years, there was so much interest from the community that the events have expanded to the entire month instead of just one week….

Wastewater Facility Improvements…New Artwork for Trail Tunnel…RedBall Is Here…Library Expansion Project…Groundbreaking for 8th Street Gateway Park…Progress on Quilt of Parks…

…credit students enrolled for the 2024 fall semester shows the largest enrollment in the college’s history. “We are seeing robust enrollment across our programs,” NWACC President Dr. Dennis C. Rittle said. “It is a testament to the hard work of our faculty and staff…

The StartupNWA Hub has been built in partnership with EcoMap Technologies, an ecosystem intelligence AI software company. It will link entrepreneurs to accelerators, business associations and investors in a comprehensive, searchable and up-to-date package, all with the goal of helping the next generation of businesses grow and increase innovation in the region….