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Empowering Our Economy
The 17c黑料 Center for Economic Development is a pillar of our community. By equipping the workforce, empowering entrepreneurs, and supporting the region鈥檚 most vital industries, the CED is building more than economic momentum鈥攊t鈥檚 building a...
March 26, 2025
A Legacy of Courage
The story of Fort Smith is one of endurance, evolution, and grit鈥攁nd 17c黑料 has been there through every chapter, turning moments of hardship into milestones of progress. As the region faces the future, it does so with a partner that has never wavered,...
March 26, 2025
State of the City Slated March 17
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.
March 10, 2025
International Women's Day Celebration Slated for March 6
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Cultural Network will celebrate International Women's Day on March 6. The holiday, which has been recognized for more than 100 years, will be celebrated globally on March 8.
March 04, 2025
$1.7M HIRED Grant Bolsters Advanced Manufacturing Efforts
The 17c黑料 鈥� Fort Smith has been awarded a $1.7 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant, one of just three universities in the state to receive awards from both the Division of Higher Education...
December 19, 2024
17c黑料 Mailbag: Little Lions' Santa
The latest edition of the 17c黑料 Mailbag is a special holiday edition featuring Harold Trisler, '72 and '73. He is the man behind the red and white suit, playing Santa for Little Lions Meet Santa over the last 12 years.
November 15, 2024
Winners Announced at Inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development celebrated the accomplishments of more than a dozen small businesses and family-owned businesses from around Fort Smith at the inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business...
October 25, 2024
17c黑料 Toy Toss to Return Nov. 12
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith will kick off the holiday season with the return of the Toy Toss on November 12. Fans can attend the men's basketball game for free with the donation of a new or gently used soft toy that will be thrown onto...
October 17, 2024
17c黑料 Celebrates National Coming Out Day
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, and the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith kicked off the awareness month with the celebration of National Coming Out Day hosted by PRIDE at 17c黑料.
October 11, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 26 at 17c黑料
Haunted University, the annual holiday tradition, returns to the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith for 21st year.
October 07, 2024
Haunted University Returns Oct. 25
Haunted University is back at 17c黑料 on Oct. 25, drawing thousands for one of the region鈥檚 largest Halloween events. This year adds an outdoor screening of Monsters University to the mix of Trunk or Treat, carnival games, and the classic haunted...
October 07, 2024
'Mi Casa es su Casa': 17c黑料 Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 through October 15, with multiple events for 17c黑料 students, faculty, staff, and the community.
September 13, 2024
Memorial Stair Climb Slated for Sept. 11
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Army ROTC will host a memorial stair climb on Wednesday, September 11, at 6 a.m. to honor the lives of those lost and those who heroically assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago.
September 06, 2024
17c黑料 Nursing Honor Society Induction Friday Sept. 6
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith鈥檚 Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing will hold its chartering and induction ceremony for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) on Sept. 6, 2024.
September 04, 2024
Willie Robertson to Keynote Inaugural 17c黑料 Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards
Star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" set to keynote the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith Center for Economic Development's first Excellence in Family and Small Business Awards on October 24. The event will honor regional family-owned and small businesses...
August 08, 2024
17c黑料 Joins Royals for MIAA Day at The K
Members of the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith community are invited to join MLB fans for the MIAA Day at the K on July 21. The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox in an afternoon matchup.
June 26, 2024
17c黑料 Alumna Brings Urban Flair to Community
Jami Davis, a 2010 graduate of the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith, brings what she learned in the classroom and from her travels to the city through her boutique, Grunge House. As owner and operator, Davis has carefully curated a shop to meet...
May 31, 2024
Record Breaking Day of Giving for 17c黑料
The 17c黑料 - Fort Smith's annual Day of Giving campaign broke records this year, surpassing $142,000 in 1,928 minutes. More than 1,000 donors came out in full force from across the nation to help multiple 17c黑料 initiatives.
April 26, 2024
Veterans Resource Fair Slated April 10
The Financial Aid & Veteran Benefits office at the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith is set to host a Veterans Benefits Mini Resource Fair, aimed at providing military personnel, military veterans, and their dependents with access to a wealth of...
April 08, 2024
Spring Celebration of the Arts
Join the 17c黑料 - Fort Smith before the end of the spring semester in a host of events celebrating the arts. Catch one of the four remaining Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment events, student recital, or musical ensemble before...
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