CONWAY — "As we've always said from Day One, we're here to stay, and we want to add to what already exists here in the valley and not to take anything away."
So said Robert Barsamian, president of OVP Management Inc., at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday to mark the completion of construction at the new Settlers Green Streetside retail center, celebrating more than 50,000 square feet of retail and dining space.
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