LRCVB Hopes to Boost Tourism with 10-Year Master Plan
The plan includes infrastructure investments as well as improvements to the city's downtown attractions.
View Article2024 Eclipse Seen as Historic Tourism Opportunity
The moon will cast a huge ribbon of darkness across Arkansas on April 8, 2024, and the total solar eclipse is certain to be a bright spot for state tourism, potentially the biggest draw ever.
View ArticleHospitality Tax Collections Jump in 2022
The jump signals a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that devastated the state’s tourist industry three years ago.
View ArticleNew Heights Restaurant George's Hints at Summer Opening
The new Italian restaurant is owned by John Stephens, senior vice president at Stephens Inc. and his wife Mary Olive Stephens.
View ArticleEast Village Brewery Seeks $4.5M Planning Permit
This week's million-dollar deals includes a brewery-restaurant located at 900 E. Ninth St. in Little Rock.
View ArticleThe Pandemic & the Workforce (Editorial)
The pandemic changed the workforce, making the lesson of “react and adjust” more relevant than ever.
View ArticleRetreat at Chenal Sells in $14.9 Million Deal (Real Deals)
The 128-unit apartment complex was purchased by WI Retreat at Chenal LLC, an affiliate of Worcester Investments.
View ArticleCenterton Apartment Complex Sells for $45M (NWA Real Deals)
A Dallas investment firm paid $45.2 million for Watercolors of Centerton, a 232-unit apartment complex.
View ArticleHigh Job Growth Projected for Leisure & Hospitality Sector
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the leisure and hospitality industry to add 1.9 million jobs from 2021-31.
View ArticleHot Springs Distillery Crystal Ridge to Expand Distribution
The deal will bring the distillery's products to Garland, Saline, Pulaski, Clark, and seven additional counties.
View ArticleUS Ending Extra Help for Groceries That Started During COVID
For the average recipient, the change will mean about $90 less per month, though for many, it could be much more, an analysis shows.
View ArticleWestrock Coffee Buys Bixby Roasting Co.
Bixby co-founder Miles Fisher, who is also known for his viral deepfake Tom Cruise videos, is joining Westrock as part of the deal.
View ArticleState Tax Revenue Dips 1% in February
The figure was above forecast by $55 million, or 16%.
View ArticleJack in The Box to Expand to Arkansas
The new franchisees for Arkansas are described as "experienced multi-unit hotel franchise operators."
View ArticleChild Labor Bill Heads to Governor; Opponents Say it Risks Kids' Safety,...
The bill, inspired by research from a conservative think tank in Florida, would eliminate a work permit requirement for Arkansas kids under the age of 16.
View ArticleI-430 Commercial Developments Taking Shape
The first buildings are forecast to make the scene this year at two mixed-use commercial developments in west Little Rock along the Interstate 430 corridor: the Village at Brodie Creek and The Middle.
View ArticleThe Aronson in Fayetteville to Become Entertainment Destination
Their plans for the Fayetteville site include a 38,000-SF Alamo Drafthouse cinema and a mixed-used development that includes 200 rental properties, restaurants and retail stores called The Aronson,...
View ArticleBeef-a-Roo to Open First Arkansas Location in Little Rock
Beef-a-Roo, a fast-casual dining chain based in Rockford, Illinois, will be setting up shop in its first Arkansas location at 1315 S. Shackleford Road in west Little Rock.
View ArticleModern Storage Sale Closes at $8.8 Million (Real Deals)
The 675-unit mini-storage project in Little Rock was purchased by Westport Little Rock Cunningham Self Storage LLC.
View ArticleWestrock Moves HQ to Campus Owned by First Security
The coffee, tea and extracts company has left Riverdale for 50,000-SF of space at the former Systematics office park.
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