Patriot Airpark in development in Pocola

Development is officially underway for Patriot Airpark in Pocola! The new fly-in community will be centered around a 2,300-foot-long turf runway and is expected to boast more than 200 homes. Check out the full article in Flying Magazine.

Bekaert in Van Buren to expand facility and team

Congratulations to Bekaert in Van Buren which celebrated the expansion of its facility and team on May 1. According to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC): “As part of the expansion, the company is investing in the Van Buren factory to purchase...

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. The site will support the foreign pilot training center being established at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. A recruiting event will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m....