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
Igniting Innovations: Engaging with Fuel's 2023 AI/ML Cohort - Part 2
Summary
In this special two-part series on The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell continues an engaging discussion featuring members of Fuel’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Accele…
Igniting Innovations: Engaging with Fuel's 2023 AI/ML Cohort - Part 1
Summary
In this special two-part series on The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell kicks off the first episode with an engaging discussion featuring members of Fuel’s 2023 AI/ML Accelerator cohort. Jo…
Pedal-Powered Tales with Scott Fitzgerald of Buddy Pegs
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Scott Fitzgerald, Founder and CEO of Buddy Pegs, for a captivating conversation venturing into the whimsical world of …
From the State Capital to the Mountain Biking Capital: Greater Bentonville's Role in Arkansas's Growth and Prosperity with Secretary Hugh McDonald
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Arkansas Department of Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald for a fascinating conversation about the state’s economic growth…
Shifting Gears: Living Life By Bike with Tom McMullen and Rapha
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Tom McMullen for a rousing conversation about Rapha’s role in Bentonville’s exceptional bike culture. Tom is the Manag…
Healthcare’s Frontier: Attracting Global Medical Innovations with Jeff Stinson and HealthTech Arkansas
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jeff Stinson for a compelling conversation about Bentonville’s unique culture and how it helps businesses thrive. Jeff i…
Creating a More Sustainable Future in Cycling with Gnargo Bike Co.
Summary
In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Elysia Contreras Springer and Zach Springer for an inspiring conversation about Gnargo Bike Co., which they founded in…
Exploring Bentonville, One of the Fastest Growing Cities in America, with Mayor Stephanie Orman
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell engages in a lively conversation with Bentonville’s Mayor, Stephanie Orman. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Ben…
Sculpting the Future: Mayor Nathan See’s Vision for Pea Ridge
Summary
On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell spends time with Pea Ridge Mayor Nathan See. Nestled beside Bentonville in Northwest Arkansas, Pea Ridge balances its rapid developme…
Making the Gluten-Free Life Sweet with Sandi Macklom and Sandi Sue's Gluten Free Bakery
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell chats with Sandi Macklom, the Founder and Owner of Sandi Sue’s Gluten Free Bakery. This shop caters to the Northwest Arkansas communi…
Exploring One of the Top 10 Most Iconic Cheese Shops in America with Jessica Keahey of Sweet Freedom Cheese
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Jessica Keahey, Owner of Sweet Freedom Cheese, Arkansas’s first cut-to-order cheese shop, offering a curated selection…
Cultivating Excellence in Bentonville Schools with Dr. Debbie Jones and Teresa Hudson
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Dr. Debbie Jones, Superintendent of Bentonville Schools. Previously, Dr. Jones served as Assistant Commissioner for Le…
Showcasing the Intersection of Culture and Entrepreneurship in Northwest Arkansas with Randy Wilburn
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Randy Wilburn, Founder and Host of I am Northwest Arkansas, a blog and podcast that covers business, culture, entreprene…
Automating Innovative Product Research by Utilizing AI with Tim Hall and Simporter
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Tim Hall, Co-Founder of Simporter, a company providing software that automates new product research, including white spa…
Fueling Bentonville’s Startup Renaissance with Michael Paladino and RevUnit
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Michael Paladino, Co-Founder and Chairman at RevUnit, a technology studio that helps companies supercharge their supply …
Making the Wild More Accessible to All with Jeremy McGhee
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jeremy McGhee, Founder of The UNPavement, a movement that’s helping everyone get off the pavement and into the wild to h…
Never Settle for Good Enough (Coffee) with Andrea Allen and Onyx Coffee Lab
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Andrea Allen, US Barista Champion and Runner-Up World Barista Champion. Andrea is Co-Founder of Onyx Coffee Lab, a wor…
Accelerating Enterprise-Ready HealthTech Startups with Fuel (part 2)
Summary
In this special two-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by several founders in the inaugural Fuel for Your Health Accelerator cohort, plus Grace Gill, Fuel’s Opera…
Accelerating Enterprise-Ready HealthTech Startups with Fuel (part 1)
Summary
In this special two-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by several founders in the inaugural Fuel for Your Health Accelerator cohort, plus Tom Douglass, Fuel’s Ent…
Nurturing and Celebrating Diversity in Mountain Biking with Harry Hill of Minority Mountain Bikers
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On this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell shares the studio with Harry Hill, Founder of Minority Mountain Bikers (MMB), an organization dedicated to increasing and highlightin…