The Paragould Advertising & Promotion Commission was founded in August of 2018. The responsibility and mission of the Advertising & Promotion Commission is to meet, discuss, and deliberate on the allocation of funds collected from the tax levied on gross receipts from the cost of lodging within the city limits of Paragould. The Commission strives to promote and fund events, activities, and other ways of stimulating tourism into the city of Paragould, resulting in economic benefit for all businesses in Paragould - specifically the lodging and food service industry.