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Walton group buys 2,700 acres in Bella Vista; assures community input in future development

Walton group buys 2,700 acres in Bella Vista; assures community input in future development

Blue Crane, the Bentonville developer, has closed a real estate deal to buy approximately 2,700 acres of undeveloped land from Cooper Communities Inc. of Rogers. Blue Crane announced the transaction on Thursday (May 9). According to a news release, the land is situated throughout Bella Vista in Benton County, with most of it on the city’s west side.

Brenda Anderson this year’s R.E. “Ed” Buck Award recipient

Brenda Anderson this year’s R.E. “Ed” Buck Award recipient

The Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Runway’s Chief Strategy Officer Brenda Anderson with the 2024 R.E. “Ed” Buck Award at their State of the Chamber lunch last week. This award is presented to an individual who personifies servant leadership. Congratulations, Brenda!

Cortado Ventures, Oklahoma VC firm, bringing summit to Bentonville in May

Cortado Ventures, Oklahoma VC firm, bringing summit to Bentonville in May

Cortado Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm in Oklahoma City with more than $110 million in assets under management (AUM), will host its second annual Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit on May 9 at Ledger in downtown Bentonville. Cortado Ventures is bringing the event to Northwest Arkansas to highlight the flourishing startup technology industry in middle America. Last year’s gathering in Oklahoma drew over 250 founders, investors and supporters of entrepreneurial ecosystems from 15 states and five countries.

Runway Group Co-Founder Tom Walton to be New CEO

Runway Group Co-Founder Tom Walton to be New CEO

Runway Group Chief Executive Officer Chris Seay will retire as CEO effective at the end of March, the company has announced. Runway co-founder Tom Walton will step into the role as CEO. 

Seay has served as CEO since October of 2021, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the holding company, which makes investments in real estate, outdoor initiatives, hospitality and other businesses.

“I’d like to thank Chris for his commitment to our organization in getting Runway’s oriented for success,” Walton said. “We are positioned well for the future, and we wouldn’t be here today without his leadership.”