About the NLR A & P Commission

The North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission oversees the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau. The North Little Rock CVB functions as the sales and marketing arm of the Commission.

Mission

To promote North Little Rock as a positive tourism and hospitality experience thus enhancing economic growth and quality of life for its citizens and visitors.

Primary Functions

1. To make a positive difference in the economy.
2. To market the community.
3. To work as a tourism industry coordinator.
4. To represent the tourism industry.
5. To build community pride.

History

In 1965, the Arkansas Legislature adopted Act 185, which provided that any city of the first class may by ordinance of the governing body thereof, levy a tax upon the gross receipts or proceeds from lodging accommodations, restaurants and food service businesses thereby creating legislation establishing the Advertising & Promotion Commission. On June 23, 1975, the North Little Rock City Council approved Ordinance 4530, which established the Commission.

North Little Rock A & P Commissioners

The NLR A&P Commission is comprised of the Mayor, two council members, two representatives of the lodging industry and two representatives of the food service industry.