by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
Killian Snags Bid for 100,000-SF Convention Center
The Killian Group is awarded the bid by John Q. Hammons to construct a 100,000-SF convention center, which will be located adjacent to the existing hotel.
Tag: tourism
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Is Downtown Ballpark Just A Dream?
Those steering the hopes of a downtown ballpark in North Little Rock have everything covered except the cost.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Downtowns Provide Bargain Lease Rates
Downtowns in Benton County have the same problem ? not enough space to meet demand. And much of what is there is occupied by offices, leaving less room for entertainment venues that could attract more tourists.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Old Marble Falls Resort Becomes New Biker Hub
Two motorcycle enthusiasts want to turn a former winter ski resort in the Ozarks into the largest biker destination in middle America.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Rogers Angles Fishing Tourneys, Lures Tourists
The Rogers Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that 1,800 people will attend its three sponsored fishing tourneys this year and earn close to $4.6 million off the biggest.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
U.S. Marshals Museum May Land in Fort Smith
Fort Smith officials have been waging a battle to bring the U.S. Marshals Museum to the former frontier city on the Arkansas River.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Parisian Store in Rogers May Alter Retail Terrain
A look at what stores may follow the 100,000-SF Parisian department store in the 345-acre Pleasant Crossing development in Rogers.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
White Rock Flips ?Arkansas Switch?
Out of the way White Rock ascends the short list of Arkansas respites close to town.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
Ramsey Readies for Drag
We hear the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a new membership drive. If they meet their goal, Bill Ramsey may get girly.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
The Region’s Resorts and Day Spas
Lodge Inn on Whitney Mountain and the Spa Esthetiques top the lists of the region’s largest resorts and day spas, respectively.
by - January 31, 2005 12:00 am
LR Marketing Company Uses Technology to Speed Growth
Visit USA Communities Inc. has sights on growing by focusing on localized Web sites.
by - January 31, 2005 12:00 am
McSpadden Leaves The Blessing
Golf Pro Chris McSpadden has left his position at The Blessing golf course in Johnson, effective Jan. 21.
by - January 31, 2005 12:00 am
ASGA Schedule Shuns NWA
The Arkansas State Golf Association doesn?t have an official championship event scheduled for Northwest Arkansas or the Arkansas River Valley this year.
by - January 17, 2005 12:00 am
Kisabeth Leaves Embassy Suites
Robert Kisabeth, general manager of Northwest Arkansas? largest hotel, left to begin a new job in Tulsa on Jan. 8.
by - January 17, 2005 12:00 am
The Region’s Biggest Deals of 2004
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s deal for Brazilian supermarket chain, Bompreco, for $300 million tops the list of the region’s biggest deals.
by - January 3, 2005 12:00 am
Rogers Expo Center Ballroom to be Named for Barbara Boyles
The 8,393-SF ballroom at the Rogers Expo Center will be named for Barbara Broyles, the late wife of University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles.
by - December 20, 2004 12:00 am
Keenan Tower House Makes Travel Channel
The Keenan Tower House in Fayetteville was the featured abode in an episode of ?Amazing Vacation Homes,? on Discovery?s Travel Channel.
by - December 20, 2004 12:00 am
Best & Worst 2004: From Batman Sperm To Bogus Blind Boys
A look back at some of the best and worst news in Northwest Arkansas, according to our editors.
by - December 6, 2004 12:00 am
For Xmas, Buba?s Got a Brand New Bag
Shopping for the person who has everything? Here are a few unique, high-end items available in Northwest Arkansas for last-minute Christmas gifts.
by - November 22, 2004 12:00 am
Holiday Shopping Looks Strong (Jeff Hankins Commentary)
Arkansas economic outlook promising for short term Holiday season and long term because of the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.