
Something's happening in Downtown Bentonville...home to the Wal-Mart Home Office and the future site of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walton 5 & 10 Museum and the Conference Center at Compton Gardens, the seat of both city and county governments, family-friendly community events and a comprehensive master plan for future development.
Downtown Bentonville, Inc., a nonprofit entity focused on strengthening Bentonville’s 1,000-acre core. DBI works on comprehensive approaches to downtown related topics by providing leadership in economic development, business recruitment and retention, marketing and communications, event production, sustainable urban development and community advocacy.
Bentonville's population is one of the youngest in the region, with over 50% of its population under 34. Over 63% of Bentonville's citizens hold a bachelors degree or higher and at $78,000 per household, Bentonville also has the highest average household income in the region. With a booming population base, coupled with a young and educated workforce, downtown Bentonville offers enormous possibility for those looking to invest in the area.
Downtown Bentonville, Inc. produces over 300+ hours of community events, organizing public parades, festivals, concerts, exhibits and other events to enhance the vitality of downtown Bentonville and showcase the unique aspects of our community. In addition, our organization also provides assistance to organizations that want to produce successful events in the downtown district.
Downtown Bentonville, Inc. represents a broad spectrum of businesses and individuals that care deeply about downtown, Bentonville and the Northwest Arkansas region. Membership dues are easily accessible for small businesses and individuals, and our organization offers tangible benefits for your investment. Go to www.downtownbentonville.org/membership for more information.
If you would like to volunteer for or sponsor an event in Downtown Bentonville, call our office at 479-254-0254 or email info@downtownbentonville.org. If you are interested in participating as a vendor or performer at any of our events, please contact the Downtown Bentonville, Inc. office.