Michael Marion
Marion Named to NLR A&P Commission (Movers & Shakers)
Michael Marion, general manager of Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, has been appointed to the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission. read more >
The Arena Era: Venue Set the Stage for 20 Years of Redevelopment
Verizon Arena is recognized as the key that started a redevelopment engine for downtown North Little Rock. Celebrating its 20th birthday in October, the facility is touted as an $83 million, debt-free, financially self-sufficient showcase for central Arkansas events. read more >
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Daredevil Displays Leave Verizon Arena Officials Living On a Prayer
Michael Marion says recent antics by Jon Bon Jovi and Katy Perry at Verizon Arena demonstrate the juggling act between safety issues and dynamic performances. read more >
Verizon Arena Breaks Revenue Record in 2016
North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena set a new revenue record last year: $7.84 million. read more >
Scalper Sued for Vexing Verizon Visitors
The Multipurpose Civic Center Facility Board for Pulaski County is going after a Nebraska businessman for allegedly defrauding patrons of North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena. read more >
Verizon Arena On Track for Biggest Revenue Year Ever
From the outside looking in, 2016 is producing a bumper crop of crowd-drawing entertainment at North Little Rock’s Verizon Arena. A banner-year-in-the-making forecast holds up to review by the ultimate arena insider. read more >
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