The Bentonville Beacon
https://bentonvillearea.com/
On the Bentonville Beacon podcast, host James Bell brings you stories from the entrepreneurs, business executives and community leaders who are sparking the rise of the Greater Bentonville area. You'll hear how one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities and economies in the United States helps businesses grow and helps people live their best lives. Tune in, subscribe, and get excited to embrace Greater Bentonville with us!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 136
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Cultivating Community Through Farm-to-Table Dining with Chef Matt Cooper and Paul Esterer
Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon podcast! Today, our host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with two of Northwest Arkansas’s most influential changemakers: Chef Matt Cooper, acclaimed …
Why Bentonville is a Hotspot for Retail and Startup Innovation with James Harris
Welcome back to the Bentonville Beacon podcast! In this episode, host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with James Harris, president and CEO of High Impact Analytics, to dive deep into the dynamic evoluti…
Sparking Curiosity and Creativity: Inside the Scott Family Amazeum with Holland Hayden
Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of Bentonville’s most vibrant and imaginative destinations: the Scott Family Amazeum. Host Brandom Gengel…
NWACC’s Bold Vision for Workforce and Community in Northwest Arkansas
Welcome to another episode of The Bentonville Beacon podcast! Today, host Brandom Gengelbach, President of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, sits down with two dynamic leaders from Northwest …
Behind the Scenes of Bentonville's Retail Innovation Week with Josh Stanley
Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon podcast! This week, host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with local entrepreneur and innovation leader Josh Stanley for an engaging look at the heart…
Unlocking Innovation in Supply Chain and Logistics with Dean Williams
Welcome to another episode of The Bentonville Beacon Podcast, where we shine a light on the stories and people driving economic growth and innovation in Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas. In this ep…
Inside Bentonville’s Cycling Culture and Community Spirit with Jessica Pearson & Zach Springer
Welcome to another episode of the Bentonville Beacon podcast, where we shine a light on the stories and people fueling Bentonville’s incredible growth and thriving community spirit. In this episode, …
Keeping Bentonville’s Charm and Community Spirit Alive with Aaron Nolan
Welcome back to The Bentonville Beacon podcast! In this episode, host Brandom Gengelbach, President of the Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and guest Aaron Nolan, Media and Corporate Relations D…
Attracting and Retaining Talent in Education and Community with Dr. Debbie Jones
Welcome to another episode of The Bentonville Beacon! In this eye-opening conversation, host Brandom Gengelbach sits down with Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent of Bentonville Schools, to explore the …
How Whole Health Principles Are Shaping Bentonville’s Medical Landscape with Dr. Claude Pirtle
On this episode of the Bentonville Beacon podcast, host Brandon Gengelbach sits down with Dr. Claude Pirtle, interim Executive Director of the Heartland Whole Health Institute, to explore the game-ch…
Stories of Growth, Community, and the Power of Involvement with James Bell
Welcome to a very special episode of The Bentonville Beacon podcast! Today marks an exciting transition as former host James Bell passes the torch to Brandon Gengelbach, the new president and CEO of …
Bentonville Beacon Trailer
Welcome to The Bentonville Beacon, where we shine a light on the people, businesses, and big ideas making Bentonville, Arkansas more than just a city—it's a movement. With a new host, Brandon Gengelb…
Behind the Scenes with Dave and Jenny Marrs of HGTV’s Fixer to Fabulous
Summary
Curious for a more intimate look into the lives of Fixer to Fabulous stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs? Eager to find out what sparked their journey into television and what projects they have on th…
Cultivating Access to Opportunities with Robert Burns of the Walton Family Foundation
Summary
Curious how the Walton Family Foundation is catalyzing inclusive economic growth and cultural enrichment in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta? Tune in to this episode of Th…
Empowering Youth through Financial Literacy and Technology with Somya Munjal of Youthful Savings
Summary
Want to hear some big Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas announcements from Youthful Savings? Check out this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, where host James Bell shares the studio with Som…
2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 3
Summary
Discover how health tech companies are reshaping the future of medicine from Bentonville. In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members…
2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 2
Summary
In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members of this year’s Fuel for Your Health Accelerator, a program that matches scalable health t…
2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 1
Summary
In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members of this year’s Fuel for Your Health Accelerator. James kicks off the episode with Fuel’s …
Orchestrating Bentonville’s Vibrant Community with Dana Schlagenhaft of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Dana Schlagenhaft, Executive Director of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated (DBI), a private, not-for-profit organization…
Angels in the Heartland with Canem Arkan and Quinn Robertson of Endeavor
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Canem Arkan and Quinn Roberston from Endeavor, where Canem serves as Managing Director for Endeavor Heartland and Quin…