Downtown Little Rock Partnership
The River Market at a Crossroads: Old Staples Exit as New Concepts Arrive
Is the downtown Little Rock district retreating, or resetting for its next act? It depends on who you ask. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Kyle Leyenberger and Downtown Little Rock’s Path Forward
The excitement that Kyle Leyenberger feels toward the new developments happening in Downtown Little Rock is palpable in his executive Q & A. read more >
How Little Rock’s 2nd Friday Art Night Turns Culture Into Commerce
What started as a monthly art crawl 20 years ago has become a cornerstone of Little Rock’s small business ecosystem. read more >
![Mike Orndorff has developed Pettaway Square and other properties south of downtown Little Rock. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ARBusiness-Pettaway-0030_opt-300x194.jpg)
Mike Orndorff Builds Community at Pettaway Square
The development has become a lively Little Rock hub, combining homes, shops, eateries and a welcoming community space. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Kyle Leyenberger Named Director of Downtown Little Rock Partnership
He follows Gabe Holmstrom, who is moving on after 10 years in the role. read more >
Seeing Little Rock’s Future in Chattanooga (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Downtown Little Rock has a blueprint. All stakeholders must come together to make it happen. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Duck Decoys Land in Downtown Little Rock
The colorful ducks also caught the attention of your Whispers staff, which was determined to get to the bottom of this fowl uprising. read more >
Arkansas Developers Push for TIF Legislation to Compete with Neighboring States
Arkansas economic developers are pushing for legislation to allow state incentives for commercial projects, including tax breaks they say are needed to even the field in competing with neighboring states. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Main Street Food Truck Festival Leaving Main Street
The culinary celebration is leaving Main Street and heading west down Capitol Avenue. This year’s festival will be held on Capitol between Woodlane and Chester streets on Sept. 22. read more >
Little Rock Unveils Ambitious Downtown Revitalization Plan
The $750,000 study will go to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final approval. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
New Energy Downtown (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Little Rock scored some big wins last week, bringing the prospect of new life downtown. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Let’s Rethink the River in Little Rock (Christian Woods Commentary)
The Arkansas River presents a huge opportunity for downtown Little Rock. read more >
by Christian Woods -
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. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Downtown Little Rock Partnership Hires 2 New Directors (Movers & Shakers)
Kyle Leyenberger is the new director of communications, and Tori Rogers is the new director of events. read more >
Gilbert Joins Downtown Little Rock Partnership (Movers & Shakers)
Michelle Gilbert has been hired as director of communications for the Downtown Little Rock Partnership. read more >
SoMa Stays Social While Socially Distant
Restaurateurs come together at the SoMa Outdoor Dining Room in the parking lot at the southeast corner of 13th and Main streets in downtown Little Rock. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Little Rock Creates SoMa Entertainment District, Expands River Market District
The Little Rock Board of Directors last week approved an expansion of the existing River Market Entertainment District and the creation of a temporary district in the South Main neighborhood. read more >
AC Hotel Premieres in Historic Little Rock Project
The AC Hotel at 201 W. Capitol Ave. in Little Rock aims for millennials with its package of Euro flair. Here's a look inside the $25 million project that remade the historic the Hall-Davidson building. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Cities Seek to Create ‘Entertainment Districts’
A number of Arkansas cities — including El Dorado, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Texarkana — are either considering or are taking steps toward creating “entertainment districts” that would allow the open carry of alcohol. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
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