Tag: tourism

Rodeo of the Ozarks Hopes To Buck Rain

Named one of the nation’s top five large outdoor rodeos by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 2008, the Rodeo of the Ozarks opens its gates at 6 p.m. nightly.

Recreation Area Still Closed Due to Ice Damage

The Lake Wedington recreation area west of Fayetteville will be closed until Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Commercial Agents Say Rates for Retail Footage in NWA Down, Listings Up

A significant shift in available retail space has taken place in Northwest Arkansas in recent years.

Northwest Arkansas Tops As a Design Destination

Out of the 28 projects reviewed by the Arkansas chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 12 were in Northwest Arkansas.

Client Mix Key to Growth for Architects, Engineers

While some architecture and engineering firms were forced to downsize in 2009, citing a continued lack of building activity in both the commercial and residential sectors, many firms have been able to increase their staff size this year by maintaining a m

Northwest Arkansas Has Lost its Immunity Card (Commentary by Jeff Collins)

Northwest Arkansas is not immune to the worst recession since the Great Depression, even though it was barely noticed in the previous two recessions.

The Dangers of Dickson Street (Editorial)

While the sensational report failed to expose the evils lurking in the shadows of Dickson Street, it did elicit some criticism from citizens and business owners.

Business Owners Look for Bright Spots

Entrepreneurs, from green builders to cosmetics consultants, are seeing some positive effects of the economy as consumers prioritize their wants and needs.

Chick-fil-A Boosts Bentonville Taxes

New-to-market entrants kept Bentonville?s hotel and restaurant collections in positive territory for the month of February in spite of large declines among most of the top 10 grossing locations.

All-Star Sports Arena Still for Sale

The All-Star Sports Arena in Springdale is still on the market, now at a heavy discount.rnBack in 2007, we reported that the asking price for the ASSA was $6.26 million.

Cosmopolitan Owners Called to Court for Past Due Taxes

John Nock and Richard Alexander, the owners of the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Fayetteville, are facing a criminal summons for failing to remit HMR and supplemental beverages taxes.

Ranch At Pinnacle Point Shifts Strategy, Fills Up

A change in its business model helped the Ranch at Pinnacle Point go from 31 percent occupied to nearly full in a little more than a year.

City Signage to Guide Tourist Traffic

Bentonville is working with the Philadelphia-based firm MERJE Graphic Design to develop a wayfinding plan that will guide visitors to key attractions such as the downtown Bentonville Square and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

State Seeks Federal Grant Funding for Bella Vista Bypass

With only a portion of stimulus money available for the 20-mile Bella Vista bypass, highway officials are trying to acquire the full funding through a federal grant program.

Cost Relief Finally Comes to XNA

XNA, ranked the 32nd-most expensive airport in the United States by Forbes in February, has received long-sought breaks in airfare to Dallas and its first discount carrier.