Welcome to
Hive Networking NWA

A Northwest Arkansas networking community that hosts monthly business events, facilitates local connections, highlights small business sponsors, and creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives to meet, collaborate, and grow.

CONNECTION
GROWTH
BELONGING

Hive Networking exists to create a space where professional relationships naturally grow into personal friendships that cultivate trust, belonging, and community among Northwest Arkansas residents — both new and established.

Our mission is simple: foster an environment where individuals can flourish personally, professionally, and emotionally, making NWA not just a place to live, but a place to truly belong.

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300+ MEMBERS

ATTENDED OUR FIRST EVENT

1.7 MIL VIEWS

IN FIRST 2 MONTHS

9.3k MEMBERS

IN FIRST TWO MONTHS

MEET QUEENIE BE,
THE HEART BEHIND THE HIVE

Rebecca “Queenie Be” Luther has one mission:

to help the people of Northwest Arkansas feel connected, supported, and at home.

She built one of the fastest-growing community groups in the region — and Hive Networking is the next evolution of that heart-driven work.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

Queenie Be didn’t set out to create one of NWA’s most engaged communities.

She simply wanted people to feel what she felt was missing when she first arrived in the area:

genuine connection.

As more people moved to Northwest Arkansas, chasing opportunity, community, or a fresh start, she kept hearing the same thing:

“It’s beautiful here… but I don’t know anyone.”

“I want to connect but I don’t know where to start.”

“I miss having a sense of belonging.”

And she felt it too.

So instead of waiting for someone else to fix the problem, she did what she does best:

she built the thing that didn’t exist.

FEATURED ON

Belonging Starts Here
— Podcast Interview

In this People of NWA podcast, Queenie Be shares her mission to connect Northwest Arkansas professionals and build lasting communities.

LISTEN NOW

Rogers Lowell Spotlight: Building Stronger NWA Connections

A news feature highlighting how Queenie Connects — now Hive Networking — brings NWA professionals together for real support, growth, and community.

READ ARTICLE

Singles Pitch Night

@ The Momentary

Queenie Be is partnering with The Momentary to bring Singles Pitch Night to NWA — a playful, high-energy evening designed to spark connection, laughter, and new friendships.

ATTEND EVENT

Rewriting Belonging
— B Team Podcast

Queenie Be joins the B Team Podcast to talk about transforming isolation into a movement with 1M+ views and empowering others to belong.

LISTEN NOW

1 Million Cups Bentonville — Community Spotlight

Queenie Be was featured at 1 Million Cups Bentonville, sharing the heart behind NWA Patio Social and Queenie Connects, and how these communities are reshaping connection across NWA.

WATCH NOW

HOW HIVE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER

Monthly Business Events

Join us for our monthly business events designed to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives from Northwest Arkansas. It's a great opportunity to network, learn, and grow your business.

Small Business Sponsorship

Highlight your small business by becoming a sponsor and gaining visibility within our community. Showcase your products or services and connect with potential customers and partners.

Local
Connections

We facilitate local connections by providing a platform for small businesses to connect, collaborate, and support each other. Join our community and expand your local network.