BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce announced that President and CEO Graham Cobb will step down at the end of the year in a Monday, Nov. 22 press release.
During his tenure, Cobb led the organization in evolving its brand and its value to members. He has also helped modernize their services, taking advantage of digital technology to serve Bentonville-based businesses and attract new industries to the area, the release said.
The press release also noted that the chamber was recognized in 2019 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) for the top marketing project in the U.S. regardless of budget or size of the organization.
The Bentonville Chamber has also evolved and advanced its own signature events, such as the NWA Tech Summit, which reached 30 states in 10 countries last year.
“I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last four years at the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber,” says Cobb. “The vision of the organization, the program of work, and the professional staff we have assembled is precisely what this dynamic community needs.”
Since 2017, Cobb has helped realize several great successes, including:
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