Whisk-y Business 🥃

Retail Therapy: Concord Commons will feature a 6-acre, 250-unit multifamily community alongside multiple retail and commercial spaces, totaling nearly 275,000 sqft.

X Games Mode: The development is set to include Arkansas’s first Dick’s House of Sport, complete with climbing walls, golf simulators, batting cages, outdoor turf fields, and premium brands. It will also feature an Urban Air indoor adventure park, with additional commercial space still available.

High Rise: Pedlar moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2019 to work at Walmart, but has since shifted his focus to shaping Bentonville through a series of development projects across the city.

Boxed In: Those projects include Local @ Coler, a mountain-biker hotel with a speakeasy, Lightbox, a collection of townhomes with a focus on lighting, Brightbox, a 25-unit condo development, and Ice Box, Bentonville’s first live-work-play community.

Hands-On Path to Healthcare: Through Upskill, participants receive practical training, personalized support, and real-world experience designed to prepare them for in-demand nursing roles. No traditional classroom costs are required, just a focus on building a sustainable, meaningful career.

Real Results, Real Impact: Graduates are already seeing life-changing outcomes, with the average participant increasing their household income by $37,000, proving that accessible education can lead to lasting financial growth.

Whiskey Business: +21-year-old guests will explore more than 50 whiskeys, bourbons, scotches, and craft spirits from distillers around the world.

Take a Whisk-ey: There will also be live music, games, and opportunities to meet master distillers and brand ambassadors. VIP guests get early entry at 3p, with general admission to begin at 4p.

Shrub Yeah! Shop a wide selection of locally grown native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees from local vendors, all suited to Northwest Arkansas’s climate, requiring less water and maintenance.

Welcome to Class: Guests will also get advice from native plant enthusiasts about how to create a landscape that supports pollinators and improves local ecosystems.

🚗 Dirt’s Losing Streak: Glide Xpress is offering a free car wash, quick, easy, and on the house. Clean up the grime and drive out shining. Snag the free wash HERE.*

🎯 No Compromises, Just Caliber: AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing connects Northwest Arkansas employers with top-tier talent, delivering tailored recruiting solutions that prioritize quality, alignment, and long-term success for every hire. More info HERE.*

🚛 Hog the Move: Boss Hog Moving Co. specializes in University of Arkansas student moves, so you can book ahead of the move-out rush, while also serving Northwest Arkansas with residential and small business moves. Get a quote HERE.*

🏊 Pool Season is Calling in NWA! Time to peel off that winter cover! Let The Alleviators handle your pool opening, weekly visits, equipment checks & repairs so you can dive in stress-free. Get swim-ready now. Quote HERE!*

🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*

🥒 More to Come: The Fayetteville City Council decided to table a proposal to extend the Fayetteville Farmers Market another month and add alcohol sales. The expansion could still be approved in a future meeting.

📝 Shred It & Forget It: Dispose of important files at the Generations Bank Shred Day, happening at its Siloam Springs branch this Wednesday, Apr 29, from 11a-2p.

🛒 Express Lane: Sam’s Club announced a one-hour express delivery service for Northwest Arkansas.

🌮 Taco ‘Bout Fun: The Jones Center will host a Cinco De Mayo Festival this Saturday, May 2, from 12-7p.

🎾 Breaking News: Hunter Yurachek, the University of Arkansas’s Athletic Director, announced that the school will drop its men’s and women’s tennis programs for financial reasons.

🍃 Root for Bingo: The Moxy Hotel in Fayetteville will lead a Plant Bingo session this Saturday, May 2, from 6-8p.

🏈 Pro Hogs: Three former Razorback football players heard their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft.

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📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

Scott Family Amazeum is seeking an Events Manager.

Immerse Arkansas is seeking a Program Director.