Congratulations are in order for those behind the construction of of tech company ACDI’s new headquarters in downtown Benton. Harco Constructors, who built the new facility for the international tech company, received an Excellence in Construction Award from the Arkansas chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) at a banquet in Hot Springs on April 7th. […]
Downtown Benton Farmers Market Set to Open March 1st
The grand opening for the newly constructed Farmers Market in downtown Benton is scheduled for the lunch hour on Thursday, March 1st, 2018, according to the Benton Proud blog. Details below. Come between 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. to the northwest corner of Main & Ashley Streets. Jerry Coston, who blogs for the City of […]
Commemorative Bricks for Purchase Near Farmers Market in Downtown Benton
UPDATE Jan 22, 2018: The City of Benton is still offering the purchase of a brick sponsorships. Economic Development Director Brad Jordan says, this program accomplishes two main goals: To honor family members, lost loved ones, or your small business To help offset the cost of future maintenance of the pavilion and the surrounding area. The pavers […]
“Urban” Boutique Moving to New Location in Benton
SCROLL DOWN FOR UPDATE This boutique has been around for about a year, but you’ve seen it on the north side of the Interstate, in the Hickory Square Shopping Center. (By Tropical Smoothie, Tinseltown, Gino’s, etc.) Urban Emage will see their last day in that location on January 6th… But hey wait, they aren’t closing. […]
Enjoy Carriage Rides in Downtown Benton During the Holidays
Once again this holiday season, there will be nightly carriage rides around the Saline County Courthouse and Historic Downtown Benton. The carriage rides are $5 per person and will run nightly from November 24th until December 31st unless the weather doesn’t permit it. Follow the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/129706204372450/
Downtown Benton Merchants Invited to Enter Window Decorating Contest by Dec 1st
Saline County Judge Jeff Arey invites downtown businesses to participate in the 1st Annual Downtown Benton Window Decorating Contest for the Christmas season in 2017. The theme is “Christmas Lights for Downtown Nights.” The decorated windows will highlight the beautiful display that happens annually at the Saline County Courthouse. This year, the courthouse display […]
New Riggs Outdoor Location Among Announcements in Benton Business
Riggs Outdoor plans to open a new location on Interstate 30. According to Sean O’Keane, Executive Vice President and COO of Riggs CAT, the location will be at Interstate 30 on the eastbound side, near the Alcoa Verizon Wireless store. O’Keane says they will move the current two stores in Little Rock and Benton to […]