APRIL 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Heartland Whole Health Institute
850 Museum Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
Begin Your Morning with Steve Forbes, Real-World Economic Insight & Breakfast!
Bacon + Eggonomics is a breakfast event bringing together business leaders and community stakeholders for meaningful discussion and timely economic insight. Held in Northwest Arkansas, the event highlights the vital connection between education and entrepreneurship while supporting teacher training and classroom resources that equip Arkansas students with essential economic and financial skills.
Featured Guest: Steve Forbes
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Media
Steve Forbes leads Forbes Media, one of the world’s most recognized sources for business and economic insight. Renowned for making complex economic concepts understandable, he provides thoughtful commentary on markets, monetary policy, and global trends. We are honored to have him return as our featured guest.
Hosts: Randy & Valorie Lawson and Jim & Lynne Walton
Randy Lawson, Chairman & CEO, Lawco Energy Group/Lawson Companies
Jim Walton, Chairman, Arvest Bank Group
Sunny-Side Chat Moderated by Ross DeVol
Chairman Emeritus & Distinguished Fellow at Heartland Forward
Interested in Sponsoring?
>> Click here to DOWNLOAD a Sponsorship Form
Payment can also be processed over the phone by calling 501-682-4230.
Please make checks payable to Economics Arkansas and mail to the address below:
Economics Arkansas
PO Box 3447
Little Rock, AR 72203
Thank You 2026 Sponsors
