North Little Rock CVB hires Kouns, Gaither and Carr

 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 …

North Little Rock announces “Setting the Table” Culinary Initiative

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 …

Trevino promoted to President & CEO at North Little Rock CVB

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 …

Major to retire from North Little Rock CVB, Trevino to serve as President & CEO

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 …

North Little Rock to offer COVID-19 Small Business Economic Support Fund

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 …

North Little Rock A & P offers tax remittance installment plans during COVID-19

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 …

We’re moving!

Beginning Monday, March 9, the North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission will no longer be at the Visitors Information Center in Burns Park. Our new physical address is: 600 Main Street, Suite 100 North Little Rock, AR 72114 Remittance forms and payment can still be mailed to: North Little Rock Advertising & Promotion Commission …

North Little Rock A & P debuts new logo

We are excited to share with our hospitality partners a refreshed logo for the A & P Commission. Though not a significant change, we felt we needed a more professional, simple and easily recognizable logo. We hope you like the new look! You will begin to see it immediately in any and all communications from …

Update to foodservice tax remittance reports

Effective immediately, all foodservice providers operating in North Little Rock are required to report itemized deductions when filling out the Foodservice Gross Receipt 3 Percent Tax Monthly Report. To assist the North Little Rock City Clerk’s office, we will need exact deductions for the following: AlcoholNon-prepared food itemsCigarettes/smoking productsGasolineOther (with description)Returned sales/refunds We appreciate your …

North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau to begin issuing A&P permits January 1

Beginning January 1, 2019, the North Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will begin issuing advertising and promotion permits to new foodservice and lodging businesses operating in North Little Rock. The process was previously handled by the North Little Rock City Clerk and Treasurer’s office.             “Now the CVB will have an opportunity to …