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2025 Build Bentonville - Visioning Boldly for Bentonville Tourism

Date and Time

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Doors open & lunch at 11:30am
Programming 12:00 to 1:00pm

Location

The Record - North Building
104 SW A Street
Bentonville

Fees/Admission

Chamber Member: $50.00
Non-Member: $60.00

Contact Information

Sarah Henderson
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Description

Build Bentonville is a lunchtime series designed to keep you connected to the evolving landscape of our community. This event brings together local leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss the key issues shaping the Bentonville area’s future.

Topic: Visioning Boldy for Bentonville Tourism
Panelists:

Bethanie DeRosa, Hunden Partners

Kalene Griffith, CEO, Visit Bentonville

Join us for an engaging conversation between Bethanie DeRosa of Hunden Partners and Kalene Griffith, CEO of Visit Bentonville, as they discuss the vision, process, and promise of Bentonville’s Destination Master Plan.

This informal yet insightful discussion will explore:

What the Destination Master Plan is and why it matters now

How the process works, from research and community input to strategy and implementation

The role of partnerships—how residents, businesses, and organizations can contribute to shaping the plan

What success looks like—the tangible benefits for tourism, local economy, and quality of life in Bentonville

Hear directly from the leaders guiding this transformative project and learn how the final plan will help Bentonville attract more visitors, enhance the visitor experience, and strengthen our city’s position as a premier destination.