Fort Smith Regional Alliance News
91st annual Old Fort Days Rodeo to kick off tonight
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.
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 new...
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.