The new $4 million Texarkana Visitors Center is much like one recently opened in Van Buren at the same cost. They are part of four new point-of-entry facilities that Joe David Rice, Arkansas' tourism director, believes will help increase tourism traffic. (Click here to read more.)
Lawmakers OK Lottery Budget, Adding Two VPs to Staff 07/02/2009 - Arkansas Business Staff - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report State lawmakers on Thursday signed off on the lottery commission's initial operating budget that includes the addition of two vice presidents at annual salaries of $225,000 each to the lottery staff. [ read article ]
UPDATED: Sheraton Hotel Planned Near Wal-Mart HQ in Bentonville 06/30/2009 - Worth Sparkman - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans to build its second Arkansas property across the street from the headquarters of the world's largest retailer. [ read article ]
FBI Enters Conway Hotel Prank Call Case 06/30/2009 - The Associated Press - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report The FBI is now investigating a prank phone call that caused $50,000 in damage to a Conway hotel. [ read article ]
Rodeo of the Ozarks Hopes To Buck Rain 06/29/2009 - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Staff - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal 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. [ read article ]
Recreation Area Still Closed Due to Ice Damage 06/29/2009 - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Staff - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal The Lake Wedington recreation area west of Fayetteville will be closed until Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Forest Service. [ read article ]