Rogers Convention Center — Attraction in Rogers

The glitzy, showy stuff, they do well. They fail miserably at some fundamental things, though. The current convention I am attending (technology and medical conference) looks great. Light breakfast and lunch are included. The food for both is nicely presented, but it’s almost all finger food, which probably isn’t the best choice for this type of conference. There is a pasta dish, but for some reason, there is no silverware to be found. The staff just points to an empty basket and walks away. Also, for some reason, they decided to move all the food from one buffet table to another during service, actually moving dishes without saying anything to the people in line. I have a food allergy, and they had a plan to accommodate, but the geneltman I spoke with walked off before telling me where to get my lunch. He called for it on a radio, then walked off without saying anything else. I finally had to find someone else with a radio to ask about it. Then, when it was brought out, it was a salad (covered, which I appreciate), but I didn’t realize that there was no silverware (and again, no silverware on the buffet table) for a few moments, and the staff was gone again. So, I’m stuck trying to eat shredded carrots, cheese, lettuce, etc with no fork, no dressing, and a lot of disappointment. The presenters struggled with feedback in one session. Another kept checking her remote, which was supposed to have a laser pointer, but she couldn’t get it to work. I like the facility, but it’s annoying how many basic issues...

I attended the RPA Convention last Saturday. The convention ran way over. Wish was obviously your fault. However, you created all kinds of problems forcing us out. We were willing to cover expenses to stay. You refused, moved us to another location. Did zero to help arrange the room for meeting. Because of time lapse we lost a number of delegates. Before we were finished was moved again. On top of that the RPA chair of convention ask to have room for breakfast next morning. Your response was you had to check with RPA. They didn't want us so you refused to give us a room. So we got another location for the breakfast. You were so unprofessional. I will NEVER stay at your hotel or your convention...

Shame on the convention center/hotel management. You were bought off by the RPA (Republican Party of Arkansas, RINOS)) to prevent the Arkansas State Convention from completing their convention. The convention is for the elected delegates, WE THE PEOPLE. You lied about having an event to set up for and would not allow us to rent rooms in the convention center for hospitality rooms per the RPA. We will make sure everyone knows what kind of business you run. While your plan with the RPA didn’t work like you wanted you all will have to answer to the Lord above for your actions. Shame...