Jill Dabbs

Outdoor drinks and dining have become commonplace in American downtowns, a trend pioneered in Arkansas by Little Rock, which initiated the River Market Entertainment District last summer. read more >

Springdale's city council approves a downtown entertainment district, becoming the latest city to take advantage of a 2019 law that allows possession and consumption of alcohol outside bars and restaurants. read more >

Arvest Bank, United Bank and First Security Bank will work with the Downtown Springdale Alliance to make available a total of $30 million to small businesses and investors for Downtown Springdale Master Plan projects. read more >

Colton Primm has joined the Razorback Foundation as an associate director of development in the organization’s Little Rock office. read more >

Efforts in Bryant to make the city “Go Green” has paid off for everyone with lower waste costs, better communication and a cleaner environment. The success has paid off with Bryant winning the 2013 Arkansas Business City of Distinction Green Initiatives category for cities of its population size. read more >