The “Be Local” Vision

The year is 2006…

Following a 20-year career at Walmart, my father decided to cash-in his retirement and open a brick-n-mortar store called “Theater Xtreme“. The concept was new and cool-as-heck. The economy was booming, and sales trended the right direction in the early years.

Then, 2008 rolled around and the economy took a nosedive.

My parents stayed the course until 2010, when they ultimately were forced to file for bankruptcy. If you lived through 2008, you may be able to relate.

One of the larger struggles Theater Xtreme of Rogers faced was getting their message out to local residents without spending an arm and leg.

Our Mission

The mission of Be Local NWA is to:

1. Put a spotlight on local, independently owned small businesses.
2. Connect local residents to these businesses.
3. Create a community that loves and wants to “Be Local”.