BENTONVILLE, AR - Downtown Bentonville is open for business! As the area continues to make important improvements and in spite of the construction, Downtown Bentonville Incorporated and the Greater Bentonville Chamber of Commerce want to remind the community that our local businesses remain open!

This week a major portion of the ‘A Street Project’ broke ground resulting in the closure of Central Avenue between Main Street and SE B Street.  Crews are rebuilding the intersection of SE A Street and Central Avenue for the upcoming pedestrian walkway on A Street.  

Executive Director Dana Schlagenhaft said, “Downtown Bentonville Inc. cannot emphasize enough the importance of supporting our small businesses during this period of transition. Their success is crucial to the economic vitality of our community. Every purchase, meal, and recommendation makes a difference as we navigate this growth."

"Progress brings both challenges and opportunities. While construction is a sign of growth for our downtown, it can also temporarily impact our local merchants by reducing foot traffic. Now, more than ever, it's crucial that we support the businesses that have been the backbone of our community,” said Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Brandom Gengelbach.

In addition to the ‘A Street Project’, construction work continues on the Walmart Museum and 8th Street in the downtown area. Here’s a link to the City of Bentonville’s current closures.

Businesses affected by the construction and traffic delays included, but are not limited to:  In Season, Conifer, Oven & Tap, Blue Moon Bentonville, Label, Remedy Road, Once Upon a Time Books, Rapha, Faherty, Strider, Azul Tequila, Moosejaw, Tavola, Tusk & Trotter, Olly Makes Bakery, Wright’s Barbecue, and Three Dog Bakery.

For more information about Downtown Bentonville Inc. and its initiatives, please visit downtownbentonville.org.  

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‍ABOUT DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE INC. A private, not-for-profit organization, Downtown Bentonville Inc. works to enhance the downtown Bentonville experience for everyone.