hogman

Though it may not seem exciting, it's great to know we have flights being added and not subtracted. This may open up an opportunity to get more airlines that are low cost to other destinations that are more exciting. Something is always better than nothing. Plus this flight was going to happen with Delta, but Katrina hit so they never added it.

I was in Conway the other day and noticed they have been moving a lot of dirt at the Lewis Crossing site. The Baptist Hospital is coming along very well. About a mile down the freeway, they have started working on the roundabout and overpass to connect Conway Commons with the future shopping center Central Landing. It's amazing to see things like this happening in Conway.

I love hearing all this great news!!! It looks like Little Rock is well on it's way to becoming a destination city, wouldn't you agree?

IMO the River Market will be fine. It's another destination people have the option to go to. Also, it's the biggest nightlife area in Little Rock. The Gateway Town Center is really more of retail scene vs an entertainment scene. It actually may help the River Market with more tourists that want to explore Little Rock.

Something interesting. Yesterday, I talked to a manager at the Nike Factory Store at the Promenade. She verified they will have a new store at the Outlets and still have the Promenade location. Has our market grown to handle all of this that's coming? I do know we are behind on having things other metros this size already had.

I have a friend in the construction industry and she told me it was a part of the original plans since it fell through at S.C. I hope she was not pulling my leg, but she seemed very confident.

I heard a rumor that Cheesecake Factory was looking our way. I hope it's not just a rumor.

Has anyone ever eaten at Johnny Rockets? Well, it'll be at the Outlet Mall.

Not sure if this fits here, but according to the plumbing permits, it looks like there will be a new hotel coming to 1100 S.University. It's the location of the old Brandon Warehouse Furniture. It will be a Staybridge Inn & Suites which is a part of the IHG (Holiday Inn) family of brands. Another hotel, in my opinion, is needed in that area.

That is Malvern National Bank.

Add Rack Room Shoes to the list.

Well,it looks like the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown/Airport is a go according to plumbing permits being submitted by Pinnacle Hotel Group. It will be located at 322 E 4th Street. It will be less than a block to the west of the new Homewood Suites. I don't know if I'd agree to bunch all those hotels together like that, but if the rooms are needed, be my guest. According to PHG's website, they also plan a Holiday Inn Express Downtown as well.

Well, it looks like they have moved the Grand Opening from Summer to Fall for the Outlets at Little Rock. The date to open is set for Oct 16, 2015. I wonder what may have happend to push the date back. Maybe a fall through or slow process of closing tenants? Hmm. Here's the article below. http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/103619/outlets-at-little-rock-to-open-oct-16

New to the market is what you wanted and that's what you'll get... The Promenade at Chenal is getting a Del Frisco's Grille. Here is a link to their website: http://delfriscosgrille.com/. If you pay attention to the locations, Little Rock is one of the smallest cities to get one.

It's not a gas station or a new office building. But, it will be a Home 2 Suites by Hilton. The fourth hotel in Shackleford Crossings.