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Reading The Future: Tourism & Hospitality (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
The future of the tourism and hospitality industry in Arkansas is so bright you just might need shades, particularly if you came to the state to view the total solar eclipse on April 8. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Little Rock’s Long Road to Recovery: Six Months After Tornado Damage
For some of the worst-hit commercial real estate and apartments, it could still be months before business is back to normal. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Update: Breckenridge Village Redevelopment
“No one expected a tornado. I guess you never do," said Tommy Keet, who still has transformational plans for the retail center. read more >
Jake Keet Surveys Tornado Damage to Breckenridge Village
The storm is a devastating setback for the Keet family's plan to redevelop the shopping center. But they plan to push forward. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Owners See Breckenridge Village As ‘Restaurant-centric’ Destination
Restaurants both local and national have expressed interest in the center, said Jim Keet, chairman of JTJ Restaurants of Little Rock. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Delicious Food & Brew News for Central Arkansas
The common denominator in a series of dining developments is the Keet family’s JTJ Restaurants. read more >
Bonner Cameron Named Executive Chef at Petit & Keet
He has already added his spin to several of Petit & Keet's favorite dishes and introduced a few new ones. read more >
City Silo Coming to Little Rock
City Silo Table + Pantry of Memphis is bringing its first out-of-state location to Little Rock, to the former Pei Wei restaurant at the Promenade at Chenal. read more >
Waldo’s Sets Opening Date for North Little Rock Location
The restaurant is looking to hire 30-40 employees for all positions. read more >
Count Porkula Brings Barbecue to Former Smokehouse
JTJ Restaurants and Count Porkula BBQ have teamed up to open a full-service restaurant at the former Ozark Country Restaurant location. read more >
Chicken Sandwich: The Ultimate Comfort
Fried chicken may be the ultimate comfort food. And we all need comfort now more than ever. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Northwest Hills Hosts $7 Million Transaction (Real Deals)
A suburban Chicago company purchased the 35-year-old, 128-unit apartment project from an affiliate of Maxus Properties of North Kansas City, Missouri. read more >
by George Waldon -
Jim Keet Cooks Up New Plans for Cock of the Walk
The Cock of the Walk property in North Little Rock will get new life as an event center, says veteran restaurateur Jim Keet. read more >
Taziki’s Jim Keet Has New Role, Family Focus
Jim Keet says his family has been instrumental in the development of the Taziki’s brand, which had only three stores when they became involved as the first franchisee. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Taziki’s to Open in Bentonville
Little Rock’s Keet family is pulling together its plans for expanding the Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe restaurant concept in Arkansas. read more >
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