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Remembering Pat Hays and Buddy Villines (Editorial)

All Arkansans benefited from the lives and visionary work of Pat Hays and Buddy Villines. read more >
Michael Marion, general manager of Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.
Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

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 >
Banking & Finance / Tourism

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 >
War Memorial Stadium
Banking & Finance / Media & Marketing / Public Companies

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 >
Montine McNulty, executive director of the Arkansas Hospitality Association.
Business Services / Government & Politics / Health Care

Convention Centers Can’t Wait for Legislative SessionLock Icon

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 >
Jana DeGeorge, director of marketing at Simmons Bank Arena
Media & Marketing / Restaurants & Food / Tourism

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 >
George Makris, CEO of Simmons First National Corp., stands atop the state's tallest building, the Simmons Tower, in 2015.
Banking & Finance / Construction / Media & Marketing

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 >
The “front porch” area of Argenta Plaza in North Little Rock drew a couple of visitors to the pergola’s swings last week.
Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Argenta Rolls On: ‘It All Builds on Itself’Lock Icon

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 >
A mockup of the new signage planned for Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock.
Banking & Finance / Public Companies / Tourism

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 >
Michael Marion, general manager of Verizon Arena, has been at the event facility since it opened, overseeing a census of events hosted including 376 concerts, 196 family shows with 522 performances and 311 graduations.
Construction / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

The Arena Era: Venue Set the Stage for 20 Years of RedevelopmentLock Icon

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 >
Construction / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

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 >