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Former mayor calls North Little Rock Event Center a "dream come true" at grand opening
Summary
At the grand opening, local leaders and organizers described the North Little Rock Event Center as a long-awaited regional venue that will host a range of events and spur nearby hospitality and restaurant activity.
At the grand opening of the North Little Rock Event Center, those who led and supported the project framed the venue as the culmination of years of planning. A speaker who identified himself as a former mayor said the project fulfilled a long-held ambition: "It's like you had a dream for so many years and all of a sudden the dream is now coming true." The former mayor recalled advocating for a mid-size event space during his time running the Chamber of Commerce and in the 1980s and 2000s.
City officials and private partners described the center as filling a decades-old need in Central Arkansas for a mid-tier event facility. "This is a nice mid tier facility that fills a need that we've had for decades in Central Arkansas," a participant said, and organizers reported strong early demand for fundraisers, conferences, weddings and community events. Organizers and speakers emphasized the venue's role in drawing visitors and supporting nearby restaurants, hotels and caterers, calling the project an anchor for further investment in the Argenta entertainment district.
