Simmons Bank Arena
Remembering Pat Hays and Buddy Villines (Editorial)
All Arkansans benefited from the lives and visionary work of Pat Hays and Buddy Villines. read more >
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 >
Simmons Bank Arena Goes Cashless as Consumer Payment Methods Change
The arena joins Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville and a host of professional sports venues in saying goodbye to greenbacks. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Simmons Bank in Negotiations for Naming Rights to Field at War Memorial Stadium
It's the second stadium sponsorship deal the growing bank has announced this month. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Convention Centers Can’t Wait for Legislative Session
Arkansas’ hospitals and other industries have urgent concerns for the Legislature to address in the regular session that will commence on Jan. 11, but a key piece of the hospitality industry has needs that are more urgent. read more >
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Even With Name Change, Jana DeGeorge Says Simmons Bank Arena Remains the Same
Jana DeGeorge, director of marketing at Simmons Bank Arena, talks about why you're more likely to see Bono than ice hockey coming to the 18,000-seat venue. read more >
Simmons Bank Shouting Name From Rooftops
Verizon Arena in North Little Rock officially became Simmons Bank Arena on Oct. 3, marking the latest effort by the Pine Bluff bank to build brand visibility in central Arkansas. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Argenta Rolls On: ‘It All Builds on Itself’
Argenta’s one square mile has anchored some $500 million in downtown commercial projects in the past 20 years with the dedication of Argenta Plaza highlighting the latest development efforts. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Change to Simmons Bank Arena Official This Week
Verizon Arena in North Little Rock will become Simmons Bank Arena this week. The 15-year deal is worth $10.5 million. 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 >
by George Waldon -
It Worked (Editorial)
When Pulaski County voters approved a one-year, 1-cent sales tax to fund the River Project on Aug. 1, 1995, they set in motion a long line of redevelopment dominoes that led to revitalization along both sides of the river and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic growth. read more >