Awesome Changes In Benton County: Keep Up By Following Us On Social Media!
2 Jul 2018
Have you seen the impressive headlines about our region? The New York Times says we provide a “counternarrative to the story of industrial America’s protracted decline” because of our smart investments and commitment to education. Another headline: Millions of dollars in private investment may soon rejuvenate lower-income areas. And Mighty Axe Hops, based here in Benton County, is making waves for its meteoric growth; the young company has gone from 200 to 82,000 plants in just five years!
Be ready to brag about your hometown by staying in-the-know about exciting developments like these. Follow the Benton Economic Partnership on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to keep up on all the action!
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