Mountain biking enthusiasts in northwest Arkansas will soon have another spot to ride and explore, and it’s a doozy. OZ Trails Bike Park is slated to open June 12 at Highway 71 and Mercy Way between Bentonville and Bella Vista. …
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OZ Trails Plans for First Chairlift-Served Mountain Bike Park
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNorthwest Arkansas-based OZ Trails has presented plans for a chairlift-served mountain biking park in Bella Vista. The OZ Trails bike park will feature over 20 miles of trails and will be located at the junction of Bella Vista and Bentonville …
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Midcon Venture Capital Summit Brings Outside Investors to NWA
The fastest-growing region in the state, Northwest Arkansas, has become the target for an out-of-state venture capital firm that recently held its second annual Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit in Bentonville. Cortado Ventures out of Oklahoma City partnered with NWA organizations …
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Blue Crane Closes on Major Acquisition of Land in Bella Vista
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffReal estate company Blue Crane recently closed an acquisition of the majority of land holdings of Cooper Communities in Bella Vista. The purchase includes Cooper’s developer rights, as well as approximately 2,700 acres of undeveloped land located throughout the city …
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2024 Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit Being Held in NWA
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe second annual Midcontinent Venture Capital Summit is coming to Bentonville on Thursday, May 9. Hosted by Cortado Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oklahoma City, the event includes panel discussions with industry leaders from around the region …
Blue Crane, the Bentonville real estate development branch of Runway Group, a holding company founded by Steuart and Tom Walton, recently purchased 54 acres east of U.S. 71 Business in Bella Vista in three deals totaling $33.9 million. The purchase …
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Launch of OZ Gravel Promotes Fastest-Growing Cycling Scene
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOZ Brands recently launched OZ Gravel, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting the rapidly growing gravel cycling scene in Northwest Arkansas. The launch includes a website, OZGravelNWA.com, as well as social communities on Facebook, Instagram and Strava. “Building off the amazing success of OZ …
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Walton Investment Firm Brings Eddyline Kayaks to Northwest Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWashington state-based Eddyline Kayaks is increasing its production capacity and distribution network thanks to an equity boost from Bentonville firm RZC Investments. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. RZC Investments is the direct investment firm of Runway Group, founded by …
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Brendan Quirk Steps in as Interim CEO at Allied Cycle Works
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale An interim CEO has been named to take the helm of Allied Cycle Works, a Bentonville-based manufacturer of high-performance carbon bicycles. Brendan Quirk was named the interim CEO for the company on Aug. 29. According to Krista …
