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
Balancing Growth & Progress with Centerton Mayor Bill Edwards
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Mayor Bill Edwards of the City of Centerton, a community focused on a wholesome lifestyle, cultural history, environment…
Creating the Safest and Most Connected Community with Jessica Pearson of the Bentonville Moves Coalition
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jessica Pearson, Manager of the Bentonville Moves Coalition, a vibrant alliance of more than five hundred community orga…
A Fresh Twist on Barbecue with Ravi Dadi of Beach BBQ
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Ravi Dadi, Co-Founder of Beach BBQ, which has proven to be a vibrant addition to Bentonville's culinary scene and is k…
Catalyzing Community Development & Impact Investing with Ramsay Ball of Grey Space Collective
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell chats with Ramsay Ball, Founder of Grey Space Collective, a nonprofit organization based in Bentonville that focuses on community dev…
Bentonville’s Dining Revolution: Japan’s Culinary Art + Northwest Arkansas’s Ingredients with Phil Libin of Bentoville
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with return guest Phil Libin, a renowned serial entrepreneur known for his transformative ventures such as Evernote, All Tu…
A New Era for Walmart: Inside the New Home Office Project with Cindi Marsiglio
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Cindi Marsiglio, Senior Vice President for Corporate Real Estate at Walmart. With over two decades of experience in co…
Brewing Community: A Journey Into Coffee and Culture with Brooke Bierhaus Sutton
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Brooke Bierhaus Sutton, Co-Founder and Owner of Third Space Coffee, a beloved coffee haven nestled inside Best Friends P…
Exploring Bella Vista’s Transformation with Mayor John Flynn
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Bella Vista Mayor John Flynn. Bella Vista is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities and growing community spiri…
Yeyo's Next Chapter: Farm Fresh to Culinary Ventures with Chef Rafael Rios
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In this installment of The Bentonville Beacon, James Bell hosts Chef Rafael Rios, Founder and CEO of Yeyo’s. Yeyo's stands out as a celebrated culinary enterprise in Bentonville and Northwest …
Unboxing Bentonville’s Unique Blend of Business and Creativity with Bryan Fittin
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Bryan Fittin, Founder and CEO of Go Rogue Studio, a video production company who partners with individuals and businesse…
The Future of Healthcare at Home with Andres Lazarte of Basis Health
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In this insightful episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell shares the studio with Andres Lazarte, Co-Founder & President of Basis Health, a pioneering healthcare provider that reloc…
Discovering Northwest Arkansas with Phillip Shepard of All Things NWA
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In this engaging episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell visits with Phillip Shepard, the visionary behind All Things NWA and a seasoned Realtor at Collier & Associates. Phillip bri…
Igniting Futures: Bentonville's Next-Gen Leaders at the NWA Tech Summit
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Join host James Bell in this special episode of The Bentonville Beacon podcast featuring interviews with students from Bentonville Schools’s Ignite Professional Studies Program. These conversa…
Think Big, Plan Big and Play Big with NWACC's Dr. Dennis Rittle
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Dr. Dennis Rittle, President of NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC). NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a …
Coffee and Community: Exploring Airship's Unique Destinations with Mark Bray
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In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Mark Bray, Owner and Founder of Airship Coffee. This independently owned, specialty coffee company boasts four unique ca…
Runways to Growth: How XNA Transformed Bentonville and NWA with Andrew Branch
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Andrew Branch, Chief Operating Officer of XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport. XNA began operations twenty-five ye…
2023 NWA Tech Summit Live Part 4: Ranu Jung, Justin Urso, Randy Wilburn, Jack Short and Katie Thompson
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Join host James Bell in the final episode of a special four-part series of The Bentonville Beacon podcast, featuring live-recorded conversations at the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Summi…
2023 NWA Tech Summit Live Part 3: Paul Jones, Daizhan Ennals, Lonnie Emard, Scott Benedict and Micy Liu
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Join host James Bell in this third episode of a special four-part series of The Bentonville Beacon podcast, featuring live-recorded conversations at the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Summ…
2023 NWA Tech Summit Live Part 2: Featuring Charu Thomas, Toby Teeter, Payton Lenz, David Sanders, Clayton Woodruff and Rachel Hobert
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Join host James Bell in this second episode of a special four-part series of The Bentonville Beacon podcast, featuring live-recorded conversations at the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Sum…
2023 NWA Tech Summit Live Part 1: Featuring Sapna Ramachandra, Tiffany Benitez, Brent Blecha, Kayla Norris, Paul Rowe, Jasmine Rara and G.B. Cazes
Summary
Join host James Bell in this special four-part series of The Bentonville Beacon podcast featuring live-recorded conversations at the 2023 Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit with the thinkers…