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Sponsor Profiles: The Intel on Our Sponsors By Amanda Gibson The Junior League of Little Rock has extended its reach throughout our community of Little Rock, but without the partnerships forged with its sponsors, it would not have been able to accomplish all that it has. Our sponsors share the same passion for volunteerism and service to the community as our members. Here you can learn more about some of our Platinum sponsors. Presented by the Arkansas Arts Center in cooperation with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the exhibit showcases more than 200 magnificent artifacts including a majestic colossus of Ramses II, rich Egyptian art, beautiful amulets and jewelry, exquisite statues, and elegant stone objects. The exhibit runs September 25, 2009 through July 5, 2010 and is a must-see for all ages. Our city also offers several family friendly attractions, including the state’s only zoo, a children’s museum downtown, a ride on the electric streetcar trolley, and the list goes on and on. You can travel to west Little Rock for an abundance of shopping, dining and additional entertainment choices. And, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention our more than 550 restaurants that offer a variety of dishes, from southern comfort foods to the finest of upscale cuisines. Experience Little Rock Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) is a full-service bureau, providing support in planning meetings, conventions or trips to the city including information on hotels, dining, attractions, transportation and much more. LRCVB offers visitors and residents information via the many information centers located throughout town. LRCVB is also the one-stopshop for calendar of events listings and all of the destination offerings at www.LittleRock.com. Little Rock continues to be a popular site for conventions, meetings and travelers from across the country, and throughout the world. Let us help you bring your professional organization’s next regional or national meeting to Little Rock. Contact LRCVB’s sales team at 501-376-4781 or email: lrcvb@littlerock.com. Now is also the perfect time for residents to get out and experience their hometown. Little Rock touts many truly unique offerings that can only be found here, such as the country’s newest Presidential Library complete with an exact replica of the United States Oval Office, great museums like the Old State House Museum, the oldest surviving state capitol west of the Mississippi River, major civil rights memorials of the Little Rock Nine and Little Rock Central High School, and the Big Dam Bridge, the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the country built only for that purpose. In addition to that fabulous line-up, Little Rock has recently celebrated new destination additions such as the opening of Heifer Village, a hands-on educational experience where visitors can learn about solutions that are currently being employed to combat global issues. Little Rock has also been chosen as one of only 4 locations in North America to host an ancient Egyptian Exhibition- World of the Pharaohs: Treasures of Egypt Revealed. This year we encourage you to treat yourself, at home, in Little Rock! With all of this to offer, it’s no wonder people are talking about Arkansas’s capital city, and the best news is that the majority of the destination attractions here are FREE! We also invite you to join our free Experience Little Rock membership program to get information about valuable dining specials and promotions within the city. So, the next time someone asks: Where Do You Rock? Tell them, Little Rock! For more information on events and all of the great things to see and do in Little Rock visit www.littlerock.com. Eric Rob & Isaac Eric Rob & Isaac is a full-service marketing/advertising/public relations firm formed in 2004 by experienced marketing professionals Eric Lancaster, Rob Bell and Isaac Alexander. Located in the thriving River Market district in downtown Little Rock, the agency has quickly grown and developed a reputation for both its creativity and strategic marketing efforts for clients like First Security Bancorp, Riverfest, 7-Eleven, Fox Ridge Senior Living Communities, I.O. Metro, North Little Rock Visitors Bureau, Doe’s Eat Place, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, CARTI, Little Rock Downtown Partnership, Methodist Family Health, Junior League of Little Rock and many others. For more information about the firm, visit ericrobisaac.com. KURB (B98.5) When you think about B98.5 in Little Rock, “Sports!” probably isn’t on the list of things that first pops into your mind. But “Kids!” may be on that list, in fact we hope that it is! But something unique has happened in Central Arkansas where sports + kids = B98.5. That unique thing is The Miracle League of Arkansas. From its inception, The Miracle League has been on the radar for B98.5. For those who haven’t experienced it yet, allow us 40 Interaction l Holiday 2009
to introduce you to one of the best uses of your time and that of your children! The Miracle League is a baseball league for children and adults that have been diagnosed with a wide range of disabilities. We have seen children who suffer with autism who have learned to focus and come out of their shell, and we have seen the joy on the face of a young girl who has spina bifida experience the thrill of rounding third and scoring a run to the thunderous applause of the crowd. The role that B98.5 took on early, and continues to take, is that of advocate, friend, volunteer. All of our on air staff at some point or another has volunteered at the Miracle League. The Miracle League matches “buddies” with each player. On any given Saturday morning you will find a member of our staff, or a family member of our staff, in the outfield at the Miracle League field helping out. You see, baseball is the vehicle that is used to reach these kids, both Miracle League players and the typical child that buddies. It’s not just the children that benefit. Come out to the Miracle League Field at Jr. Deputy and see for yourself. See the parents that get to sit in the stands for an hour and be parents instead of caregivers. See the brothers and sisters of these kids who will be on the field with them helping to run the bases. See the well known Arkansan in a role that you aren’t used to, but makes them so very human. See the love on the face of a child that has faced challenges beyond those that we will ever face, just because someone takes an hour to volunteer. Something that we have seen at B98.5 through our involvement has been the way that this sport has helped these children develop physically. So many of our Miracle League players have gained skill and confidence, and it has been such a blessing to watch from within as these children flourish. When we first heard about the Miracle League at B98.5, they had no money, no location and no players. Now, five years later it has grown to the point of running three leagues, including one for adults. It has become the beneficiary of one of the most anticipated events each winter and it has seen growth to include a Miracle League field being built in Northwest Arkansas. We are thankful for our relationship with the Miracle League, its players and their parents, and all the volunteers that make it all work. The Peabody Little Rock A AAA Four-Diamond property, The Peabody Little Rock offers unsurpassed luxury. From the well-appointed guest rooms and meeting spaces to the elegant dining in Capriccio Grill Italian Steakhouse, the hotel offers a chic experience for locals and visitors alike. A hotel designed with meetings in mind, The Peabody and the connected Statehouse Convention Center are the premier meetings and convention locations in the state. More than 40,000 square feet of meeting space – plus an additional 200,000 in the convention center – accommodate the coziest gatherings to the largest galas. Peabody Service Excellence – extraordinary service, attention to the most minute details and flawless execution – ensures that meetings exceed expectations. The Peabody team services all catering to the convention center. In addition to the many major galas and business events hosted at The Peabody Little Rock, many weddings are hosted there as well. Popular venues for include the intimate Riverview and Pinnacle Rooms and the opulent Arkansas and Peabody Ballrooms. All offer prime views of the Arkansas River and surrounding city lights. The hotel’s top catering staff and culinary staff continually wow guests with artful presentation. Managers who specialize in planning wedding celebrations can assist couples in selecting the right rooms and setups for their cocktail parties, ceremonies, receptions and more. The catering team works closely with members of the culinary staff to make certain drinks, entrees, hors d’oeuvres and cakes reflect couples’ styles and designs. For the perfect final touch, The Peabody Little Rock guest services staff can surprise wedding guests with thoughtful touches, including guestroom turndown services, gift baskets and even in-car party favors, discreetly left by valets. Many visitors come to the hotel simply for leisure or one-on-one business meetings, though. Whether you seek an in-town retreat or a superior suite for a special colleague, The Peabody Little Rock delivers. Corporate accounts can be set up for businesses who book more than 20 rooms per year, and overnight and weekend packages can be found online at www.peabodylittleroc k.com. Guests enjoy the convenience of in-room dining available at any time, valet parking, complimentary newspapers and a state-of-the-art fitness center. And, of course, no visit would be complete without catching the Peabody Ducks. Guests of all ages enjoy watching the ducks march to and from their lobby fountain home in the hotel at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Young guests can now enjoy a unique adventure play area between the hotel and the Arkansas River: Peabody Park sports green space, tunnels, a tube slide, a climbing wall, a splash fountain, a spacenet and a “tree room.” The new, elevated Ozark Pavilion overlooks the river and splash fountain. For more information, call 501-906-4000 or visit www.peabodylittlerock.com. Interaction l Holiday 2009 41
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