She Did It, So Can We: NextUp’s Women’s Expo Comes to Bentonville
Some events are worth rearranging your schedule for. NextUp’s Women’s History Month expo at The Ledger in Bentonville brings two accomplished speakers, a floor full of local women-owned businesses, and more than $3,000 in prizes into one room, and your Thursday evening just got a lot more interesting.
THE DEETS
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 The Ledger Bentonville, 240 South Main St, Bentonville, AR
🎟️ $20 members / $40 non-members — tickets are limited, reserve your spot now
🔗 More info | Registration
Voices Worth Showing Up For
Financial Coach and HBO’s Maxxed Out host Leah Marie Collins takes the stage alongside Ann Bordelon, Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration at the University of Arkansas. Both have navigated risk, reinvention, and real results. They’re bringing those stories to Bentonville under this year’s theme: “She Did It, So Can We!”
Shop, Connect, Discover
More than 30 women-owned businesses will have booths set up for you to explore. From products to services to resources built right here in NWA, the expo floor is your chance to find entrepreneurs doing something worth talking about and support them while you’re at it.
You Could Walk Away With More Than Inspiration
Over $3,000 in prizes from local women-owned businesses includes a $1,000 photography session, luxury spa treatments, a private mixology class for eight, estate planning services, handcrafted jewelry, artisan chocolates, and wellness experiences. You must be present to win.
Good Food, Good Company
Signature cocktails and food bites keep things moving while you connect with fellow attendees. It’s a social evening as much as it is a substantive one.
This is NWA’s women’s business community showing up for itself. Grab your ticket and be part of it.
