Talk Business Arkansas January/February 2013

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Jack Harvey, CLPPresident/CEO

1818 N. Taylor St. #354 Little Rock, [email protected]

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With more than 35 years of experience negotiat-ing, structuring and managing equipment lease and finance transactions for vendors and direct customers, Enterprise Financial Solutions, Inc. (EFSI) offers the expertise, responsiveness and flexibility you need in a leasing/financing partner.

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Talk Business Quarterly is transitioning from a

quarterly magazine to a bi-monthly magazine in 2013. With this change comes our new name

Talk Business Arkansas

Talk Business Arkansas is the most trusted resource for in-depth news, compre-

hensive analysis and provocative opinion for business and political leaders in Arkansas.

With traditional and new media, we provide relevant insight and real-time information to help

lead businesses to greater success.

Talk Business Arkansas is the only business publi-cation that reaches affluent decision makers across the state. The magazine is an essential resource guide

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Retail Merchandising Services and Visual Merchandising

Contact us today to discuss your service needs.

Lawrence Merchandising877-483-5785 [email protected]

www.lmsvc.com

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nationwide servic e

For more than 50 years, we have partneredwith our clients to increase their sales through our customized retail merchandising. Our category expertise and distinct insight brings timely, objective retail intelligence to our clients and delivers results: improved presentation, enhanced sell-through, and decreased out-of-stocks.

Customized retail programs The service you want, when you need it Coverage at Walmart and other retailers Reliable execution that drives sales

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Event & Meetin g SpacesTAlk Business ArkAnsAs g JAn/FeB issue

ConwAy

Located 30 miles from Little Rock, Conway is the northwestern en-tryway into the metro region and is attracting relocating families and new businesses that appreciate its quality of life. The city of nearly 60,000 is home to three colleges, scenic lakes and parks, a thriving business community, and a number of cultural and recreational op-portunities.

Conway is the secondary job market for the Little Rock/North Little Rock/Conway MSA. With almost 3,000 businesses and more than 40,000 jobs in the county, Conways local economy has the critical mass to support and complement major events.

With more than 200 restaurants and 1,200 hotel rooms, Conway is prepared to host multi-day events of all sizes. National restaurant and retail chains are minutes away from a downtown full of local restaurants and boutique shopping. Conway has the off-the-clock amenities event attendees demand.

The Conway Expo Center is a 40,000 square foot expo hall with an adjoining 54,000 square foot outdoor pavilion. The expo center hosted 146 days of events in 2012. The Faulkner County Fair, wres-tling tournaments, car shows and awards banquets all combined to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the expo center.

Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center at the University of Central Arkansas has approximately 6,000 square feet of classroom, con-ference and board room space. Brewer-Hegeman is a full-service facility with first-class catering and technology. The facility can ac-commodate more than 500 attendees and more than 200 in its largest room.

The Agora Conference Center has more than 11,000 square feet of meeting/convention space. Agora has room for groups as large as 1,600. The facility offers nine rooms in five different sizes and is less than half a mile from interstate 40. A number of options for on-site and off-site catering are available.

Smaller events may take advantage of the meeting spaces at Con-ways hotels. The Hilton Garden Inn is a full-service hotel with meeting space for 150 and banquet space for 120. The 109 room hotel offers on-site technology and a business center.

For help making your event a success in Conway, contact the Con-way Convention and Visitors Bureau at 501.327.7788 or email [email protected].

Co n w ay Exp o C e n t e r2505 E. Oak Conway, AR 72032 501.450.6186 www.conwayparks.com

Br ew e r-H e g e m a n Co n fe r e n ce C e n t e r201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72035

501.852.2699 www.uca.edu/brewerhegeman

A g o ra Co n fe r e n ce C e n t e r705 E. Siebenmorgan Rd. Conway, AR 72032501.327.3377 www.agoraconferencecenter.com

Hilt o n Ga rde n In n805 Amity Rd. Conway, AR 72032 501.329.1444

Event Space

Co nway at a Gla nce



ConwAy

Located 30 miles from Little Rock, Conway is the northwestern en-tryway into the metro region and is attracting relocating families and new businesses that appreciate its quality of life. The city of nearly 60,000 is home to three colleges, scenic lakes and parks, a thriving business community, and a number of cultural and recreational op-portunities.

Conway is the secondary job market for the Little Rock/North Little Rock/Conway MSA. With almost 3,000 businesses and more than 40,000 jobs in the county, Conways local economy has the critical mass to support and complement major events.

With more than 200 restaurants and 1,200 hotel rooms, Conway is prepared to host multi-day events of all sizes. National restaurant and retail chains are minutes away from a downtown full of local restaurants and boutique shopping. Conway has the off-the-clock amenities event attendees demand.

The Conway Expo Center is a 40,000 square foot expo hall with an adjoining 54,000 square foot outdoor pavilion. The expo center hosted 146 days of events in 2012. The Faulkner County Fair, wres-tling tournaments, car shows and awards banquets all combined to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the expo center.

Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center at the University of Central Arkansas has approximately 6,000 square feet of classroom, con-ference and board room space. Brewer-Hegeman is a full-service facility with first-class catering and technology. The facility can ac-commodate more than 500 attendees and more than 200 in its largest room.

The Agora Conference Center has more than 11,000 square feet of meeting/convention space. Agora has room for groups as large as 1,600. The facility offers nine rooms in five different sizes and is less than half a mile from interstate 40. A number of options for on-site and off-site catering are available.

Smaller events may take advantage of the meeting spaces at Con-ways hotels. The Hilton Garden Inn is a full-service hotel with meeting space for 150 and banquet space for 120. The 109 room hotel offers on-site technology and a business center.

For help making your event a success in Conway, contact the Con-way Convention and Visitors Bureau at 501.327.7788 or email [email protected].

Co n w ay Exp o C e n t e r2505 E. Oak Conway, AR 72032 501.450.6186 www.conwayparks.com

Br ew e r-H e g e m a n Co n fe r e n ce C e n t e r201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR 72035

501.852.2699 www.uca.edu/brewerhegeman

A g o ra Co n fe r e n ce C e n t e r705 E. Siebenmorgan Rd. Conway, AR 72032501.327.3377 www.agoraconferencecenter.com

Hilt o n Ga rde n In n805 Amity Rd. Conway, AR 72032 501.329.1444

Event Space

Co nway at a Gla nceClinton presidential CenterThe William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park is an educational and cultural center and a world-class venue offering a variety of special events, educational programs, and lectures throughout the year. Most importantly, the Center is a reflection of the work past, present and future of the 42nd President of the United States.

The Clinton Presidential Center is also the premier venue in central Arkansas. Perfect for private luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, business meetings, and lectures, the Center boasts more than 10,000 square feet of unparalleled event space for any occasion as well as outdoor areas in the Centers 30-acre park. When you lease any of the Clinton Centers events facilities during or after-hours, private tours of the exhibit areas

are available. Our renowned on-site restaurant and caterer, Forty Two, is led by former Arkansas Iron Chef Steven Burrow who creates one-of-a-kind dining experiences for restaurant patrons and event attendees alike. Featuring only the freshest local ingredients, Forty Twos menus reflect the rich culinary heritage of the South.

To learn more about planning your next special event with Forty Two, please visit www.dineatfortytwo.com or call 501-748-0454.

Event Space

Cli n t o n Pr eside n tial C e n t e r & Pa rk1200 Presidential Clinton Ave. Little Rock, AR 501.748.0454 www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org

Fo rty Tw o501.748.0454 www.dineatfortytwo.com

US Pizza ComPanyIt all started in 1972, when owner Judy Waller opened her first U.S. Pizza Company in a burned out clock shop in Levy, AR. Armed with a unique recipe for thin crust pizza and an old fashioned stone hearth oven, U.S. Pizza embarked on a quarter-of-a-century journey that has done everything but dwindle. After 40 years in business, we pride ourselves in offering you the very best pizza, salads and sandwiches, and we value your patronage.

Banquet/Party RoomsFayetteville, AR Downstairs, Separate Bar, 2 TVs, Wi-Fi

Little Rock, ARHillcrest Upstairs (elevator), 100 Hi Def Projection Screen, 7.2 Surround, Wi-Fi, Three TVs (separate from Projector), 99 person capacity, Balcony Patio, Separate Bathrooms

North Little Rock, ARJFK Two rooms attached with fireplaceMcCain Separate Room, 60 TV, Two full window walls

Bryant, AR Springhill Separate room, 50 TV, Separate Patio

Event Space

US Pizz a Co m p a ny Lo ca ti o n swww.uspizzaco.net

Fayetteville202 W. Dickson St. (479) 582-4808

Hillcrest 2710 Kavanaugh Blvd. Little Rock (501) 663-2198

North Little Rock5524 JFK (501) 975-5524 | 4001 McCain Park (501) 753-2900

Springhill3600 Hwy 5, Bryant, AR (501) 943-3333

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Fayetteville town CenterFrom business meetings to special occasions, the Fayetteville Town Center is the perfect space to host your event. In fact, the Town Center has been voted Best Place to Host an Event by NWA Media readership and Best Wedding Reception Venue in Citiscapes magazine for five years running.

With our recent renovations, unlimited catering options, safe and secure parking deck, meeting space for 12 to 800 people, open air plaza and professional staff on-site, the Town Center is prepared to host any meeting or event, big or small. Other upgrades include a new AV system, new banquet chairs, carpet and installation of gallery lighting with rotating artwork in the Atrium.

We are located within walking distance of the newly opened Chancellor Hotel on the Downtown Square. The Town Center is also the ideal venue for your holiday work parties with its perfect location in the center of the Lights of the Ozarks. Other events going on in and around the Town Center throughout the year include the Farmers Market, First Thursday, the University Speaker series and the Cheers to Art Festival.

Your special occasion deserves the perfect space. Let us help you make your event one to remember.

Event Space

Fayett eville To w n C e n t e r15 W. Mountain Fayetteville, AR 479.587.9944 www.twncenter.com


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