Bryant: Center, Clubs, Put Community Wellness First (Quality of Life | Winner 5,000-20,000)
It was The Center at Bishop Park, a 70,000-SF community center, and neighboring Aquatic Center featuring activities for people of all ages, that earned Bryant an Arkansas Business 2012 City of Distinction Quality of Life honor. read more >
Centerton: Quality Of Life Keeps Up With Growing Population (Quality of Life | Honorable Mention 5,000-20,000)
Centerton has done some things on its own to improve the quality of life of its residents. Those efforts have earned it recognition as a 2012 Arkansas Business City of Distinction honorable mention for quality of life. read more >
Little Rock and North Little Rock: River Trail Represents Commitment To Residents (Quality of Life | Winner 20,000+)
The Arkansas River Trail, a 14-mile system of hiking, walking and riding trails, spans two cities and connects opposite sides of the river both physically and symbolically. read more >
Eureka Springs: Trees At Root Of City’s Conservation Initiatives (Green Initiatives | Winner Under 5,000)
From its parks to recycling efforts, Eureka Springs prides itself on its green and conservation initiatives. Its efforts have earned Eureka Springs a 2012 Arkansas Business City of Distinction Award for Green/Conservation Initiatives. read more >
Harrison: Action Follows Need To Recycle (Green Initiatives | Winner 5,000-20,000)
A new contract with Inland Services for garbage collection and residential curbside recycling, in addition to a green retrofitting of City Hall, represent Harrison’s commitment to green and energy conservation initiatives. read more >