Bentonville, AR

Howdy, all. 

The last time I posted in earnest here was about a year ago. Since then, I started (and finished) my senior year of college. Now the job hunt has begun.

Long story short, I had a few friends tell me Bentonville, Arkansas is the place to be for robotics and automation. Walmart and Tyson are pouring money into automating their logistics and manufacturing (and plenty of other projects, besides). Etc, etc.

Well, I got here a few days ago and they were right. Now I'm somewhat torn between trying to network as much as possible before heading home (Alabama) and getting a crappy 9-5 and sitting tight until I can find something in the industrial automation/robotics field.

Anyone from here or currently living here? Think I could pick your brain? I'm trying to find out who's who (besides Walmart and Tyson) in the tech world and might have what I'm looking for.  

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Not sure about the robotics and automation in Bentonville, but I know they are throwing lots of money to build one of the best mountain bike trail systems in the country to try and attract people. 
from the YouTube videos I have seen all the mountain bike "influencers" said it's a great town. 

I go there to mountain bike.  It is a mecca for mountain biking

I work for the big W.   We are pouring money into robotics and automation.  Particularly in fulfillment in stores and fulfillment centers.  
 

so much opportunity. 

In reply to Fueled by Caffeine :

PM'd you. :)

Tons of good MTB trails, thats all I know. 

From travelling around, Arkansas seems like a pretty soul-sucking state.