Fort Smith Regional Alliance News
ACHE Founders Day event set for April 13
Logan County receives $485,000 grant for senior center
Congratulations to Logan County on receiving a grant of $485,556 from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for its senior center in Paris!
Lockheed Martin to open facility in Fort Smith
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to locate a facility in Fort Smith which will employ up to 90 people.
Region prepares for major solar eclipse event on April 8
Many agencies, individuals, and businesses are gearing up for a major solar eclipse event that will impact the area on April 8, 2024.
Arkansas ranked #1 for Workforce Development in South Central region
Arkansas has been ranked the top state for workforce development in the South Central region by Site Selection Magazine.
Arkansas ranked #4 for inbound movers
Arkansas has earned a top spot for inbound movers in U.S.
Walter Manufacturing to expand facility at Chaffee Crossing
Walther Manufacturing has announced that it will expand its footprint in Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The expansion will create 76 jobs over five years.
Fort Smith native Madison Marsh crowned Miss America
Congratulations to Fort Smith native, Madison Marsh on being crowned Miss America 2024!
Forbes ranks Arkansas #3 Best State to Start a Business in 2024
Forbes Advisor has ranked Arkansas the #3 Best State to Start a Business for 2024!
Charleston to host planning luncheon for sesquicentennial celebration January 17
Charleston is making plans to celebrate its 150th birthday! Make plans to attend the planning meeting on January 17 as leaders prepare fo the sesquicentennial celebration on April 13, 2024.