City Advertising and Promotions Commission Workshop Meeting 9/9/2026 5:00PM

The City Advertising and Promotions Commission (CAPC) of Eureka Springs held a workshop meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily discussing the potential establishment of a CAPC-operated welcome center. The commission reviewed a proposal to purchase a historic building at 63 North Main Street for approximately $515,000 to serve as a combined visitor center and office space. The discussion covered the benefits of having a centralized welcome center to better serve tourists, generate revenue through merchandise sales, and provide expanded office space for CAPC staff. Financial considerations included the use of CAPC's cash reserves, estimated operating costs, and potential revenue from retail sales, with an emphasis on maintaining a healthy reserve of $750,000. Alternative locations and options, including building new facilities or renovating existing city-owned properties, were also explored. The commission expressed interest in further exploring the welcome center concept, with plans to include it as an agenda item for the next meeting to consider formal action. No formal votes were taken during this workshop, but there was consensus to continue investigating viable options for a welcome center and office expansion.