Developers held a beam-signing ceremony for a new Tempo by Hilton hotel in North Little Rock's Arjenta arena district, the broadcast reported, and NBA legend Scottie Pippen attended the event.
The hotel developer said the property will work with the city's new event center to provide nearby lodging for guests and expects the companion hotel to be finished in about 12 months. A project representative told the broadcast, "We were excited when Terry approached me in regards to this project and having the ability to come through with it and actually build the project. I'm just excited for the city of North Little Rock, Arjenta as a whole, for this opportunity for us to be a part of Arjenta and to build this wonderful hotel." (quoted verbatim from the segment.)
The segment presented the beam-signing as a milestone in the broader arena-district plan; no permits, financing specifics or council votes were reported in the broadcast, and the developer gave a 12-month completion estimate for the companion hotel.