American Haley Batten captured the silver in the women’s mountain biking competition in Paris. In the men’s competition, Riley Amos placed seventh, and Christoper Blevins placed 13th for the U.S. team. Savilia Blunk, who also raced at the Olympics for the first time, finished 12th on the day. For a relatively new Olympic sport, the Americans were broadly praised as doing well — especially Batten. All have conducted some of their training in Bentonville, where Colorado Springs, Colo.-based USA Cycling has a satellite training center. The satellite office was named in December 2022 as the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team.” Bentonville was mentioned several times during the Olympic television broadcast and on various social media platforms as the place where Batten and the men trained. “I don’t think we’re seeing it right now, but I’m sure that the people watching [the Olympics] are saying, ‘Hey, wait a minute, I need to go to Bentonville,’” Griffith said during a recent interview, adding, “I think it’s bringing Bentonville and Arkansas more global recognition” within the biking community.
Runway Group
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Bentonville, Arkansas 6,993 followers
We’re investing in opportunities for people to experience new worlds right here in Northwest Arkansas.
About us
Dedicated to moving Arkansas forward by engaging civic and corporate leaders across the state. Built upon 5 pillars Attract Retain Inspire Evolve Invest
- Website
-
http://www.runwaynwa.com
External link for Runway Group
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Consultation, Creativity, Civic Engagement, Corporate Outreach, research , and Promotion
Locations
-
Primary
125 W Central Ave
3rd Flor
Bentonville, Arkansas 72712, US
Employees at Runway Group
Updates
-
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville recently opened enrollment for its new trail technician program. Classes for the 12-week program start Sept. 13. The program, which is completed over 12 weekends, is expected to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the trail industry. It offers training in trail construction, maintenance and management. Students will receive hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge about the field. The curriculum includes courses in trail construction and maintenance, planning and design, heavy equipment operation, welding for trails and small engine repair.
NWACC launches trail tech program - Talk Business & Politics
https://talkbusiness.net
-
Runway Group reposted this
CONGRATS HALEY!!! 🥈🇺🇸🥈🇺🇸 #Bentonville #Olympics #Silver #MountainBike
#Bentonville has its Olympic Medal!!! 🥈🇺🇸 Huge congrats to Mountain Bike Silver Medalist Haley Batten!!! Haley trained right here in the Mountain Bike Capital of the World and now has the best finish EVER by an American in Olympic Mountain Biking!! Downtown Bentonville Incorporated Dana Sargent Schlagenhaft
-
-
Selfless. Strong. Resilient. Resolute. Compassionate. When tornadoes struck Bentonville and the surrounding areas on May 26, the cycling community came together to help. #nwastrong
-
We are devastated by the damage these storms have inflicted on our home, but so encouraged by the resiliency this community has shown. Please join us tomorrow at Ledger for a Community Meal. #NWAstrong Arvest Bank, Visit Bentonville , Tyson Foods , Ozark Foundation , Trailblazers , Walmart, Flintco, LLC , PeopleForBikesNWA, Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Bentonville Schools , Downtown Bentonville Incorporated
-
-
WOKA will celebrate its new trails with a grand opening at 4 p.m. tomorrow, May 17! "WOKA is the one of the first professionally built trail system in Siloam Springs, and thanks to its pedal-friendly access from downtown, this new trail system promises to be a boon for locals and visitors alike."
12.6 miles of brand-new hand-cut singletrack are opening at the WOKA Whitewater Park on the Arkansas/Oklahoma border. Now you can both pedal and paddle at this multimillion-dollar adventure complex!
Now You Can Pedal and Paddle at this Multimillion-Dollar Whitewater Park
https://www.singletracks.com
-
Hundreds of residents, along with public officials, gathered this morning to share their thoughts with Blue Crane representatives regarding the future of Bella Vista.
Residents and public officials shared their excitement Friday morning about Bella Vista becoming a place for outdoor development.
Bella Vista land acquisition by Waltons sparks excitement, ideas | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
nwaonline.com
-
Brandom Gengelbach and Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce showing the world what we've got in Bentonville, Arkansas 👇
🎥🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟🎥 This week, our very own CEO Brandom Gengelbach had the incredible opportunity to sit down with CNBC to share the story of Bentonville, AR with the world! 🌎💼 During the interview, Brandom discussed everything from the vibrant outdoor landscape and thriving arts scene to the booming small business environment and the unique role Fortune 500 companies play in our beloved "unicorn town." 🦄✨ He highlighted the current and future state of Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas, touching on key areas such as education, infrastructure, economic development, and workforce growth. This insightful interview is set to be released around the time of the Walmart Shareholders Meeting at the beginning of June. 🗓️ Be sure to keep an eye out for its release and get ready to showcase the incredible spirit and innovation of Bentonville to the world! A massive thank you to CNBC for giving us this opportunity to shine a spotlight on our vibrant community. 🙌 Your support and recognition mean the world to us! Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars for the release of this exciting interview! 🎬✨ #BentonvilleProud #BentonvilleArkansas #CNBCInterview 🚀
-
-
Today at Cortado Ventures' Midcon VC Summit, Paul Gatling interviews Steuart Walton, co-founder of Runway Group, about the intentional development of Bentonville and surrounding areas in Northwest Arkansas as a technology and cultural hub that will provide regional prosperity for present and future generations.
-
-
Congratulations to Blue Crane!
Paul Gatling for Talk Business & Politics: Blue Crane, the Bentonville developer, has closed a real estate deal to buy approximately 2,700 acres of undeveloped land from Cooper Communities Inc. of Rogers. “We believe deeply in Bella Vista’s tradition of connecting people to nature through cycling, golf and outdoor recreation, and we are confident our investments will reflect that,” said Tom Walton, co-owner and CEO of Runway Group, the parent company of Blue Crane.
Walton group buys 2,700 acres in Bella Vista; assures community input in future development - Talk Business & Politics
https://talkbusiness.net