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