BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce and other local stakeholders will start seeking money by the end of the year for a plan designed to facilitate and manage the growth they want -- as well as address the positive and challenging aspects that come with growth.

Brandom Gengelbach, the chamber's president and CEO, briefed residents, business owners and community leaders during the chamber's Build Bentonville event Tuesday on an economic development strategic plan dubbed Bold Bentonville that is being reviewed.

Gengelbach said while Bentonville has been experiencing considerable growth and other positive developments -- including investments from area corporations, families and foundations -- it's starting to create a gap between the local economy and the ability of enti

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