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Today the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission (A & P) began using GovOS / MUNIRevs, a leading provider of tax, licensing and compliance tools for local government, to simplify online tax remittances for North Little Rock lodging and foodservice providers. Benefits of GovOS / MUNIRevs for North Little Rock lodging and foodservice businesses: …

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Michael Marion, General Manager of Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, was appointed to a four-year at-large position on the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission last week at North Little Rock City Hall. “We’re excited to welcome Michael on board,” said Melody Williford, Chairman of the North Little Rock A & P …

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The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, the marketing and promotion arm of the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission, has hired Jill Thiel Lockard as Operations Coordinator. “Jill’s experience and knowledge of the administrative side of the hospitality industry will be a valuable resource to our team,” said Karen Trevino, President & …

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 The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced that it has hired three new employees: Heather Kouns as Director of Destination Projects; Everett Gaither as Communications Coordinator, and Tim Carr as Events Coordinator. “The North Little Rock CVB is now fully-staffed and equipped to succeed in making North Little Rock the best tourism …

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Setting the Table: A Strengthened Culinary Identity for North Little Rock, Arkansas For regular updates about the initiative, click here. The North Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced today the North Little Rock “Setting the Table” Culinary Initiative, a new effort to define and strengthen culinary tourism for the city which will optimize …

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The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (North Little Rock CVB) announced that Karen Trevino, formerly Senior Vice President & COO, has been officially promoted to President & CEO as of January 1, 2021. Karen Trevino, president & CEO “On behalf of the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission, I would like to …

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The North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced this week that Bob Major, the organization’s President and CEO, will retire effective December 31, 2020. Karen Trevino, currently Senior Vice President & COO, will assume the role as President and CEO upon Major’s retirement. “The North Little Rock A & P Commissioners would like …

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North Little Rock Mayor Smith and the North Little Rock Small Business Council have launched a new COVID-19 Small Business Economic Support Fund funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Program. These are forgivable loans with 0% interest up to $10,000 that may be used for …

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5.13.20 Update: North Little Rock A & P permit holders may now select multiple taxable periods on one application. All applications must be emailed to Robin Powell or postmarked by May 29, 2020. The North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion (A & P) Commission recognizes the hardships our lodging and food service partners are facing …

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