The University of Arkansas Fort Smith
University center name
UAFS Center for Economic Development University Center
Location
70 S. 7th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Region
Austin
Year one
2023
Contact
Terisa Riley (terisa.riley@uafs.edu)
Additional Contact
Kendall Ross (Kendall.ross@uafs.edu, 479-424-5140)
Organization link
The UAFS Center for Economic Development plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth by empowering businesses, aiding entrepreneurs, offering workforce training, and promoting innovation. With the EDA University Center designation, the CED has been able to expand its services and enhance partnerships with economic development organizations in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Targeted beneficiaries include women, minorities, unemployed, underemployed, as well as indigenous and Native American persons.