🌱 Patch AM: How Bentonville leaders can tap into Latino economic growth soon

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bentonville leaders can tap into Latino economic growth soon
• How Bentonville West's defense clinched a hard-fought 7A-West victory
• How new regional partnerships could shape Bentonville students' future careers.

Also on today's calendar: Singles Night | Glow Ghoul Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Monday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LatinXNA economic summit scheduled in Northwest Arkansas (nwahomepage.com) — A new LatinXNA Economic Summit is coming to downtown Bentonville, giving local business owners, bankers, and community leaders a chance to learn about the growing economic power of the Hispanic community. Hosted by Serve2Perform with Signature Bank, the event will feature data-driven keynotes and networking aimed at helping Bentonville professionals better engage Latino customers and talent.
   

• Bentonville West defeats Rogers 31-22 in 7A-West matchup (4029tv.com) — Bentonville West fans have reason to celebrate after the Wolverines held off Rogers 31-22 in 7A-West play, keeping their season on track. A key touchdown catch and a late diving interception sealed the win, while Rogers fell to 0-6 despite a spark from a new starting quarterback.
   

• New workforce intermediary meets in Fayetteville to discuss connections between education, regional employment opportunities (nwaonline.com) — Regional education and business leaders met in Fayetteville to coordinate how schools, including Bentonville's district, can better connect students with high-demand local careers. Bentonville superintendent Debbie Jones highlighted students' skills and the promise of new partnerships, while the new workforce intermediary outlined plans for data tools and career pathways across 16 districts.
   

📸 Around Bentonville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bentonville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II →
  The Walmart AMP, 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Singles Night | Glow Ghoul Party →
  The Momentary, 507 SE E Street, Bentonville
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Fast Track Pin Shoots →
  The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville
  12:00 pm
• Try Archery →
  The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville
  1:00 pm
• 6th Grade Cotillion Series at 5:30 Group: Etiquette Dinner for last names N-Z →
  Tavola Trattoria, 108 SE A St, Bentonville
  4:30 pm
• Mahjong Learn & Play →
  Blake Street, 301 Northeast Blake Street, Bentonville
  5:30 pm
• Sound Bath →
  Blake Street, 301 Northeast Blake Street, Bentonville
  7:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Pickleball Lessons: Beginner →
  Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
  6:00 pm
• Pickleball Lessons: Intermediate →
  Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
  7:00 pm
• Pickleball Lessons: Advanced →
  Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
  8:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Osage Park Kids Nature Class →
  Osage Park, 700 SW 16th St, Bentonville
  9:00 am
• Shred It and Electronics Recycling →
  Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking out into the woods, I think to myself what a wonderful world!
  We're still in a drought but the trees are still holding their own, so give them the honor of resilience. So glad but sad they haven't a a good long… (Nextdoor River Oaks)

• AccorHotel posted a job opening for PM Line Cook at The Hive in Bentonville. Apply here.
• Leaf Home posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator ($18/hr + Commission) in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centerton

• Update: Centerton shelter takes in 19 new dogs over the weekend (nwahomepage.com)
• Most Fort Smith Board members avoid questions about Flock cameras (talkbusiness.net)

Rogers

• Benefit concert in Rogers to support survivors of child sex trafficking (nwahomepage.com)
• Oakdale Middle School in Rogers reopens after 3-year renovation (nwahomepage.com)
• Rogers Executive Airport named Airport of the Year; Krutsch named Manager of the Year (arkansasonline.com)

Ok Bentonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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