Retail recruiting firm tells Benton committee what businesses want to come to town

The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission gathered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 for their regular meeting to hear a presentation about what national businesses are interested in coming to town.

They also discussed a tract of land near the Saline River, to possibly purchase for making into an RV campground, along with new ball fields. See the meeting agenda below, along with videos of the presentation and the rest of the meeting. Those present for the meeting were Steve Brown, Alison Burch, Scott Elliott, Bill Eldridge, Steve Lee, and Luke Moody. Elgin Hamner IV was not able to come.

The 2nd VIDEO below ??shows items from this agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS:

• Financial Reports – Jordan Woolbright
• Delinquency Report – Mandy Spicer
• Funding – Royal Players
• Report from Benton Event Center – Nikki Chumley
• Land Survey for possible purchase for ball fields and RV campground – Aaron Rasburry
• Bids for Electrical Work at Benton Event Center – Nikki Chumley
• Budget – 2023 – Bill Eldridge