🌱 State Of The Chamber + Slim Chickens Opens In Bentonville

Hello again, Bentonville! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Bentonville Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Bentonville Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Bentonville long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of freezing rain, becoming light in the afternoon. High: 32. Low: 12.

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Here are the top three stories in Bentonville today:

1. The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 96th State of the Chamber, "Not Business As Usual." The meeting, taking place on Mar. 8, will discuss this past year's progress as well as plans for the future. Tickets can be purchased online. (Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce)
2. On Feb. 21, fast-casual restaurant Slim Chickens celebrated its latest opening in Bentonville. The new spot on 1000 SW Regional Airport Blvd. will serve 100% all-natural, fresh chicken with "unrivaled flavor." It features a canopy-covered expanded drive-thru, two pay windows for guests, and a new door designed specifically for curbside pickup. (The Mena Star)
3. Two Bentonville office buildings totaling nearly 29,000 square feet recently changed hands for a grand total of $3.7 million. KBR Bentonville Properties LLC purchased the pair of buildings at 105 and 109 S.E. 22nd St., located in the South Walton Plaza development. (talkbusiness.net)

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Today in Bentonville:

• Ribbon Cutting - Branches Mission Lab (11:30 AM)
• 2022 Build Bentonville Lunch - The Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Bentonville (11:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• As winter weather moves in, the City of Bentonville reminds residents to report any power outages by calling 800-286-1262 or texting OUT to the text power number. 911 should only be used for medical emergencies. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to Bentonville Band members Jack Philips, Nicholas Esarte, and Simon Pisciotta for being named National Merit Finalists! (Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.