Fort Smith Regional Alliance News
Dobson Fiber announces multi-million dollar expansion
Fort Smith and Barling leaders gathered for a special groundbreaking ceremony on August 3 to celebrate Dobson Fiber’s announcement of a multi-million dollar expansion project.
Peak Innovation Center receives $1 million grant from Grant Haas Foundation
It was an exciting day at the Peak Innovation Center in Fort Smith as city, state, and industry leaders gathered to dedicate the Gene Haas Computer Integrated Machining Lab.
Fort Smith International Film Festival set for Aug. 26-27
Save the Date for the second annual Fort Smith International Film Festival! The festival is scheduled to take place August 26 and 27 at TempleLive in downtown Fort Smith.
Lockheed Martin, Airbus to potentially locate new facility in Western Arkansas
Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced on May 18 that if they win a U.S. Air Force award for an aerial refueling system, the two companies plan to locate the manufacturing facility for the project in western Arkansas.
Compass Cold breaks ground on 70,000 square foot facility in Mulberry
Nearly 200 leaders and citizens gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new 2.8 million cubic foot Compass Cold Storage facility in Mulberry on April 20. According to the company's release, the Compass Cold facility was designed and developed by industry leader,...
PEAK Innovation Center receives $100,000 from Cox Communications
The PEAK Innovation Center in Fort Smith will benefit from a $100,000 donation from Cox Communications. The funds will be used for a new career center and to support three network engineering technology classrooms. Read the full story on Talk Business & Politics.
UAFS celebrates grand opening of Center for Economic Development
Leaders from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, the city, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson were among the many in attendance on April 27 as the UAFS celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Economic Development.
Arkansas Business highlights Chaffee Crossing’s past, present & promising future
Arkansas Business highlights Chaffee Crossing’s past, present & promising future Arkansas Business recently featured Chaffee Crossing, highlighting the more than $2.3 billion in development that has taken place since the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority’s...
Carl Albert State College recognized for top programs in the U.S.
Carl Albert State College recognized for top programs in the U.S. Carl Albert State College based in Poteau, Oklahoma has been recognized by Intelligent.com for its outstanding degree programs, virtual learning options, and certifications. Read the full story on Carl...
Greenwood School District to construct elementary school at Chaffee Crossing
Greenwood School District to construct elementary school at Chaffee Crossing The Greenwood School District has announced plans to construct a new elementary school at Chaffee Crossing. Ranked as one of the state’s top districts (according to Niche.com), Greenwood’s...