Weekly teaching and preaching brought to you by Calvary Church in Bentonville, AR. Pastor Chantry Dean.
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The Bentonville Beacon
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https://www.bentonvilleeconomicdevelopment.com/ On the Bentonville Beacon podcast, host James Bell brings you stories from the entrepreneurs, business executives and community leaders who are sparking the rise of the Greater Bentonville area. You'll hear how one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities and economies in the United States helps businesses grow and helps people live their best lives. Tune in, subscribe, and get excited to embrace Greater Bentonville with us!
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Tune into Visit Bentonville’s podcast series for a weekly update on all things Bentonville, Arkansas. Hosted by Beth Bobbitt, you’ll hear captivating stories and updates from our city—connecting you with the locals that make this town worth visiting.
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To create an ecosystem that connects leaders of all kinds – industry, community, student, educational, civic, investment and entrepreneurial – to help overcome Omnichannel Retail barriers through exclusive, insight-rich content.
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Welcome to the FUMC | Downtown Bentonville podcast! Each week, listen to sermons and stay up to date with what‘s going on in the life of our community. To let us know you were here, please click or copy & paste in your internet browser: https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/a323e932-fb2c-4b10-bad4-a5ad64d462a6
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Empowering Youth through Financial Literacy and Technology with Somya Munjal of Youthful Savings
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Summary Want to hear some big Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas announcements from Youthful Savings? Check out this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, where host James Bell shares the studio with Somya Munjal, Founder and CEO of Youthful Savings, a tech-powered, learning ecosystem dedicated to socioeconomic empowerment through youth and beyond. Yo…
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Tongues have not ceased, because Jesus has yet to return. He’s still reaching people with His only saving Gospel. And He is still filling people with His Spirit.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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A Decade of Diversity with Bentonville Film Festival
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In this special episode, Wendy Guerrero, Director of Bentonville Film Festival, reflects on the 10th Anniversary of the Festival, happening June 10 - 16. We uncover how it has become a beacon for amplifying marginalized voices in the film industry. You’ll hear about the line-up, history of BFF, what to expect, and all the ways you can engage in inc…
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Ep. 42 - Robots Plus Humans: New Industrial Take from Devin Bhushan of Squint AI
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Supply Chain Innovation Series: Part 3 Get ready to challenge your perceptions of industrial tech as Josh and Harvey bring you a lively discussion with Devin Bhushan, founder and CEO of Squint AI. The latest episode of the Plug and Play series from DBB promises a journey through the innovative landscape of augmented reality and its transformative r…
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2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 3
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Summary Discover how health tech companies are reshaping the future of medicine from Bentonville. In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members of this year’s Fuel for Your Health Accelerator. James kicks off the episode with Grace Gill, Fuel’s Operations Manager, who shares how this accelera…
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No one is going to pray over and fight for your kids and home like you do.By Sis. Heather Dean
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2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 2
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Summary In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members of this year’s Fuel for Your Health Accelerator, a program that matches scalable health tech startups with enterprise partners to expedite the adoption of transformative medical technologies. James kicks off the episode with Tom Douglass, …
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Know Before You Go: Bentonville Bike Fest May 23-26
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Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for the fourth year on May 23 through 26! There’s something for everyone at this year’s event: free-entrance festival and expo, racing, kids activities, dirt contests, workshops, and more. Event founder & Belgian cyclist Kenny Belaey and Director of Partnerships Jessy Heard give all the details on t…
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2024 Fuel for Your Health Accelerator Part 1
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Summary In this special three-part series of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell meets with cohort members of this year’s Fuel for Your Health Accelerator. James kicks off the episode with Fuel’s Director, Darian Harris, who shares how this accelerator matches scalable health tech startups with key enterprise partners to expedite the adoption o…
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Savor the Flavors of Yeyo’s with Chef Rios
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In this episode, we dive into the unique history and culture of one of Bentonville’s renowned establishments—Yeyo’s with Chef Rafael Rios. Join us as we explore the traditions that define the acclaimed cuisine, hear the inspiring story of his family’s journey, and how Yeyo’s got to where it is today. Plus, Chef Rios shares his recommendation on wha…
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Ep. 41 - The Digital Leap from Leather Goods to Leading Reviews - with Wholescale's CEO
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to pivot from a traditional family business into a cutting-edge digital platform? David Rapps, CEO of Wholescale, joins Andy Wilson all the way from Montreal to share his extraordinary journey from the legal field to reshaping the retail industry. Captivating tales of Coligo International’s transformation from l…
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Ep. 43 - Embracing Vulnerability and Mentorship: Pathways to Fearless Leadership with Celia Swanson
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Conquer your deepest leadership fears with Celia Swanson, the wisdom-infused author of "Gracious and Strong," as a guide. Embark on a transformative path that challenges you to rise above life's curveballs and confront the barriers holding you back. In a heart-to-heart exchange, Celia and Andy Wilson untangle the complexities of fear, reveal the es…
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We must be justified by faith and we must live a holy life by faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Ep. 40 - From Unexpected Setbacks to Inspired Leadership - with Celia Swanson
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Have you ever been blindsided by life's pivotal moments, the ones that shake the very foundation of your plans? Celia Swanson joins Andy Wilson to unravel the tapestry of leadership and life, bringing to light the strength derived from moments of unexpected change. The duo weave through Celia's research on resilience—how to bounce back from failure…
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Orchestrating Bentonville’s Vibrant Community with Dana Schlagenhaft of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Dana Schlagenhaft, Executive Director of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated (DBI), a private, not-for-profit organization uniquely positioned as a driving force to build and promote a welcoming, secure and lively downtown Bentonville. Established over two decades ago, DB…
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It is not the will of God for a saint to be struck with a constant state of fear in our lives.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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We must be justified by faith and we must live a holy life by faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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April 7th, 2024 - "Total Eclipse of the Heart" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
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Joel 2:1-11 Getting ready for the eclipse the next day, and also coming out of the season of Easter, we look at how people have viewed heavenly events like eclipses as apocalyptic signs, but we will also discuss the prophetic call to prepare for the Day of the Lord. It continues the prophetic call to love and care for each other or face the consequ…
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March 31st, 2024 - "Foolish Love Is the Hope of Easter" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
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1 Corinthians 1:18-25 On this April Fools’ Day eve, we will acknowledge how ridiculous our faith story seems on some level, and yet we cannot imagine living with any other story. This foolish story is the beginning of hope and faith, and the means of true love.By First United Methodist Church | Downtown Bentonville
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Craggin' Classic Climbs into Bentonville, Arkansas
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The American Alpine Club is bringing its renowned Craggin' Classic climbing festival to Bentonville, Arkansas from May 10-12, 2024. This multi-day event offers climbing workshops, gear exhibitions, camping, and a stewardship day at local crag Lake Lincoln. Climbers of all levels can learn new skills, explore Northwest Arkansas' urban and rural clim…
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Ep. 39 - Navigating the Revolution of Retail Media & Advertising - with Scott Benedict & Toby Willse
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The Digital Front Door Series: Part 2 Unlock the keys to revolutionary sales growth with Scott Benedict and Toby Willse, Senior Director of Retail Media at Flywheel Digital. Get ready to navigate the digital aisles of retail media, where Toby shares his expert insights on how first-party data and precise targeting are reshaping the shopping experie…
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Angels in the Heartland with Canem Arkan and Quinn Robertson of Endeavor
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Canem Arkan and Quinn Roberston from Endeavor, where Canem serves as Managing Director for Endeavor Heartland and Quinn is Director of the 412 Angels Program. Endeavor is the leading, global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. It is on a mission to bu…
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The Bible makes is clear that all values, beliefs, lifestyles, and truth claims are not equal.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Arkansas’s First Firefly Sanctuary Lights Bentonville with Natural Wonder
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Join the conversation with NWA Master Naturalist—Pam Morgan— for an illuminating look at Bentonville's brand-new Firefly Sanctuary at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Hear how Coler became the first certified firefly sanctuary West of the Mississippi, the magic and ecology behind Bentonville’s landscape, tips for prime firefly viewing, and more inform…
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Breaking down the context of the first chapter of Galatians. Like Paul, we should tell our testimony so people will glorify God, not us.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Ep. 38 - Yellowbird's Take on Environmental Health and Safety - with Michael Zalle
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Supply Chain Innovation Series: Part 2 Josh Saffran and the Plug and Play crew return to Doing Business in Bentonville this week, talking compliance, venture capital, labor models and the Phoenix tech scene... with a little Mad Libs thrown in. As Josh, Alaina and Harvey banter and swap tales of their podcast's 'unexpected rise to fame', guest Micha…
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Team USA: The Road to Paris Starts in Bentonville
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Alec Pasqualina, Director of Mountain Bike at USA Cycling, describes life with Bentonville, Arkansas being the official home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team. His goal is for every development mountain bike athlete to train and compete in Bentonville before racing internationally. Hear about how partnerships contribute to Team USA’s success …
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From the Vault: Ep. 7 - Navigating Retails Changing Landscape - with Deanah Baker
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We're digging into the vault this week to bring back one of our earliest episodes. Andy sat down with Deanah Baker, a former Walmart executive, to talk about the omnichannel challenges of the early 2020s... and one VERY unexpected phone call. Their discussion highlights the merging of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations at Walmart in 2020. T…
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Balancing Growth & Progress with Centerton Mayor Bill Edwards
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Mayor Bill Edwards of the City of Centerton, a community focused on a wholesome lifestyle, cultural history, environmental preservation and nurturing local business growth. Since the 2020 U.S. Census, Centerton’s population has grown more than thirty-five percent, vault…
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March 24th, 2024 - "Foolish Love Is Risky" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
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Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 26:14-25, 47-50 This week we confront Jesus’ teaching that we should love our enemies, and we also confront the reality that loving our enemies is not a safe thing to do. It very well may lead to our own profound loss. To what extreme are we called to love? Is this kind of love just for Jesus or for us too? Is it true that …
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1 Corinthians 12:27-30 ESV 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracle…
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March 17th, 2024 - "Foolish Love Is Prodigal" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
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Luke 15: 11-32; Matthew 5:38-42 The prodigal son story and the turn the other cheek teaching show that foolish love ignores offenses and just seeks to love, and love abundantly. Note: the definition of prodigal is wastefully extravagant. Prodigal is better applied to the father than the son in this story. Because this shares some of the themes of t…
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March 10th, 2024 - "Foolish Love Is Wasteful" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
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Mark 17:1-17, John 2:1-11 Casting demons into pigs to save one person and saving the best wine for last both prove that foolish love creates a tremendous amount of waste – wasteful grace.By First United Methodist Church | Downtown Bentonville
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Ep. 37 - Cultivating a Culture of Respect and Empathy in Leadership Landscapes - with Celia Swanson
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Andy and Celia Swanson weigh in on keys to successful leadership with their latest discussion on the Servant Leadership Today Podcast by Doing Business in Bentonville. The pair also unveil their new series logo symbolizing servant leadership—a beacon guiding teams through the stormy seas of business challenges. Listen along as Andy and Celia dissec…
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Creating the Safest and Most Connected Community with Jessica Pearson of the Bentonville Moves Coalition
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jessica Pearson, Manager of the Bentonville Moves Coalition, a vibrant alliance of more than five hundred community organizations, local businesses, schools, institutions, civic leaders and engaged residents working together to make the Greater Bentonville Area the safe…
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Throughout. history the world has issued its inspiring cries of victory and challenges. The greatest cry of victory and triumph that has ever been spoken came from a dying man on a cross, when Jesus Christ lifted up His head with all the strength of His soul shouted out, "It is finished."By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Walter Harris, CEO and President of the Heartland Whole Health Institute, as we explore the institute's revolutionary vision for transforming healthcare in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. Discover how this groundbreaking wellness campus initiative is bridging the gap to healthcare. From value-based care mo…
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Exploring Music, Inspiration, and Positivity with Valerie June
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Join us for a conversation with the multi-talented singer-songwriter and R&B/soul artist, Valerie June. Valerie shares her inspiring journey from her musical roots in Memphis to her upcoming performance at FreshGrass Bentonville. We dive into her creative process, her passion for mentoring young artists, and her mission to spread positivity through…
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Tonight, we dove a little deeper into the specifics, honing in on the first six of the nine gifts of the Spirit outlined in 1 Corinthians.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Ep. 36 - The Digital Front Door - The Omni-Channel Awakening - with Scott Benedict and Jim Okamura
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The Digital Front Door Series: Part 1 - The Omni-Channel Awakening Prepare to have your mind opened to the vast possibilities of the retail world as Scott Benedict hosts retail strategist Jim Okamura to unpack the secrets of omnichannel retailing that are setting the stage for a revolutionary customer experience. Ever wondered how retail heavy-hitt…
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A Fresh Twist on Barbecue with Ravi Dadi of Beach BBQ
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell sits down with Ravi Dadi, Co-Founder of Beach BBQ, which has proven to be a vibrant addition to Bentonville's culinary scene and is known for its fresh, innovative approach to barbecue. With a rich background in his prior role in information technology at Walmart, Ravi brings a uniq…
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What we want from God is sense, but what God wants from us is faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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March 3rd, 2024 - "Foolish Love Is Unfair" - Rev. Dr. T. Ray Wheeler
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Matthew 20:1-16, 18:12-13 The parable of the workers in the vineyard and the story of the 99 sheep left behind for the sake of the 1 show us that foolish love is not an equitable equation. It is not a utilitarian decision, but in fact, sometimes it means making the least fair decision in order to include more in the field of love.…
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Ovations+ | Building the Arts Education Community in Bentonville
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Discover the vibrant educational scene of arts and culture in Bentonville through this captivating conversation with Jessica Sudduth, Senior Education Manager at Ovations+. From theater classes and student productions to orchestra concerts and youth ensembles, Ovations+ offers a wide range of enriching programs to bring premier children’s theater t…
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February 25th, 2024 - "Foolish Love Breaks the Rules" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris
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Mark 7:24-29; Luke 13:10-17 This week we will look at how love inspires us to break the rules. We will center not only in the stories of the Syrophoenician and bent over women, but also in the story of Liam Bruzatori, a beautiful child who continues to challenge us to love.By First United Methodist Church | Downtown Bentonville
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Beyond the gift of the Holy Spirit, God acknowledges other gifts that become evident in the church, some of which He unilaterally gives, others that we bring into the body of Christ that are developed naturally, which we surrender to Him.By Pastor Chantry Dean
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Ep. 35 - Logistics of Tomorrow Shaped by Humanoid Innovation and Cost Analysis - with Jeff Cardenas
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Supply Chain Innovation Series: Part 1 - Unveiling Apollo: The Humanoid Robot Revolutionizing the Logistics Landscape Discover the trailblazing innovations at the heart of supply chain evolution with Josh Saffran and Harvey Williams, riffing with Jeff Cardenas of Apptronik. Jeff is the brain behind the humanoid robot Apollo, a marvel born from spac…
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Catalyzing Community Development & Impact Investing with Ramsay Ball of Grey Space Collective
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Summary In this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell chats with Ramsay Ball, Founder of Grey Space Collective, a nonprofit organization based in Bentonville that focuses on community development. Through Grey Space, Ramsay and his team focus on real estate, ventures, hospitality and nonprofits to catalyze community development and imp…
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