Bentley Story makes top 50 economic developer list

Bentley joined AEDC’s Business Development Division as a project manager in 2007. As a project manager, he was responsible for several sectors including telecommunications, sustainable agriculture, power electronics, data centers, and technical support centers. He was instrumental in bringing Hewlett-Packard to Conway and Dillard’s Internet Fulfillment Center to Maumelle. He was promoted to his current role as director of business development in June 2012.

A native of Forrest City, Arkansas, Bentley has a bachelor’s degree in finance and administration and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas.

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