Elbows Off and Company to Open in Little Rock

The new etiquette center will host a soft grand opening event at Park Plaza Mall on October 25, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Elbows Off and Company will open a new etiquette instruction facility at Little Rock’s Park Plaza Mall on October 25, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Elbows Off and Company is set to debut its new location at Little Rock's Park Plaza Mall. The business, which specializes in etiquette and manners training, will hold a soft grand opening on October 25, 2026.

Why it matters

The company marks a permanent expansion for founder Janee Jones, who previously taught etiquette programs at community locations including the Boys and Girls Club.

The grand opening event is scheduled to run from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 25, 2026.

The players

Janee Jones

Janee Jones is the founder of Elbows Off and Company and a graduate of the American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia.

Elbows Off and Company

Elbows Off and Company is an etiquette and manners training business transitioning from community-based classes to a physical space at Park Plaza Mall.

The details

Founded by Janee Jones, the business offers formal instruction in manners and provides the facility for private etiquette-inspired event rentals. Jones brings training from the American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia, to the new storefront.

Timeline

  1. The soft grand opening event takes place on October 25, 2026.

  2. Grand opening festivities run from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Market Landscape

The business reflects a growing commercial shift where niche life-skills training services are moving from transient community venues into permanent mall storefronts. This move allows the firm to capture local retail foot traffic while consolidating its previous work at sites like the Boys and Girls Club.

Local residents looking for manners and etiquette training now have a centralized facility available at Park Plaza Mall. The space is also open for private event rentals, providing a new option for community gatherings requiring formal settings.

The takeaway

Small service-based firms can bridge the gap from community volunteer work to brick-and-mortar retail by focusing on specialized training. Aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from formalizing their unique skill sets through accredited training institutions.

Further reading

For more on new businesses arriving in the city, visit the Little Rock Openings & Closings.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.

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