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Poultry Federation, Citizens Bank & Visit Bentonville Announce New Leadership (Movers & Shakers)
From banking to tourism, Arkansas professionals are stepping into new leadership roles, shaping industries across the state. read more >
Promotions Announced at Encore Bank, Hendrix College & Visit Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Discover the latest leadership moves in Arkansas across banking, health care, nonprofits, and more, featuring key hires, promotions, and board appointments. read more >
Outdoor Recreation Fuels Arkansas Tourism Boom Post-Pandemic
The pandemic reshaped the tourism landscape in Arkansas, but as the state began to recover, cities adapted and redefined their approach. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Eric Heaney Appointed to Bentonville Advertising & Promotion Commission
Heaney serves as general manager of Motto by Hilton in downtown Bentonville, bringing 12 years of hospitality experience to the commission. read more >
Pedaling Progress: Bentonville’s Evolution as a Global Cycling Hub
Manufacturers, retailers and tourists discover Bentonville, the self-proclaimed mountain biking capital of the world. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Visit Bentonville, Greater Bentonville Chamber to Share Offices
Visit Bentonville and the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce will share office space beginning Nov. 15, as the organizations plan to collaborate more closely, executives said. read more >
Donna Csunyo Promoted to COO at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as its programs director. read more >
Bentonville Reports Record Tourism Revenue in 2022
The increase is a sign of the city's growing profile as a destination for outdoor recreation, the arts and more. read more >
2 Hired at Cromwell Architects Engineers (Movers & Shakers)
Jamison Mosley will serve as a graphic designer, and Jason Neal joins as a technical writer. read more >
Kimberli Krutsch Joins Visit Bentonville as Sales Director
Krutsch has almost two decades of experience in hospitality and accommodations. read more >
Visit Bentonville Focused on Niche Markets, Says CEO Kalene Griffith
Griffith has led Visit Bentonville since August 2005. read more >
2 Hired at CJRW (Movers & Shakers)
Jessica Frahm has been hired as an account manager, and Kinyata Gray has joined as chief people officer. read more >
Natasha Swift Promoted to VP of Logistics at Allen Engineering (Movers & Shakers)
Swift, who joined Allen Engineering in 2011, will serve as an officer of the company and will be responsible for the departments of production planning, purchasing and logistics. read more >
Visit Bentonville Hires Alison Nation as VP of Marketing
Nation joins the tourism and promotion bureau from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, where he had worked since 2008. read more >
Hospitality Tax Collections Jump in 2022
The jump signals a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that devastated the state’s tourist industry three years ago. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Wilderness Conference Set For Bentonville
The conference will be co-hosted by Visit Bentonville, the city’s visitors bureau, and the Runway Group. read more >
A&P Trends Show Pandemic Pummelling Arkansas Visitors Bureaus
The coronavirus pandemic has battered city convention and visitors bureaus in Arkansas and sapped their sources of revenue: lodging and restaurant taxes. An industry built on bringing people together and attracting tourists is uniquely vulnerable to an infectious disease. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
LRCVB: April Events Canceled; Downtown Hotel Revenue Off 65%
The Little Rock convention industry's coronavirus symptoms boil down to a three-word news flash: All events postponed. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State Bank Department Promotes Five (Movers & Shakers)
Bob Henry has been promoted to assistant deputy commissioner at the Arkansas State Bank Department in Little Rock. read more >
Cindy McLain Joins McLain Group (NWA Movers & Shakers)
Cindy McLain has joined The McLain Group in Fayetteville as operations leader. read more >
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