Leadership Fort Smith

05/08/2026

That’s a wrap on the Leadership Fort Smith Class of 2026, presented by Arkansas Colleges of Health Education! 👏🏼🎉

We had an incredible day at the Pridgin Family Brewery recapping our year together with the help of McClure Professional Services!

Thank you to Halff for sponsoring our retreat and pouring into the future of Fort Smith. We appreciate your support of Leadership Fort Smith!

MAHG Architecture sponsored our lunch, fueling great afternoon conversation.

As always, thank you to our annual sponsors for their continued support of the program throughout the year!

Presenting: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Partner: BHC Insurance, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

What a year! 💙

04/16/2026

In case you missed it… we hosted our first quarter Alumni Event! 🥳

We enjoyed a great afternoon grazing over a charcuterie board, sharing beverages, and refreshing headshots. 📸

Stay tuned for details on our next alumni event… but in the meantime, we want to hear from you! ⬇️

Drop a comment below and let us know:
• What you’d like to see from the alumni association
• What time of day works best for future events

04/10/2026

Healthcare is a hot topic and Leadership Fort Smith is in the loop.

We started our day with a great breakfast at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, followed by an overview of their current operations, future plans and investment in our community. We got our hands dirty at various stations, and learned about advanced healthcare technologies.

Methodist Village Senior Living welcomed us to tour their assisted living and memory care center, and discussed their plans for the learning center opening in 2027!

For lunch, we transitioned to the UAMS West Regional Campus - Fort Smith where we were greeted for a tour and lunch while learning about their teaching processes to provide local comprehensive care for our community.

After lunch, we transitioned to visit with the girls at Johnson Dermatology about their advanced technology, medical, and cosmetic offerings. Thank you for sponsoring our day!

We closed the day hearing from Fort Smith ER & Hospital and Fort Smith EMS!

Thank you to our annual sponsors for your continued support of the program! ⭐️

Presenting: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Partners: BHC Insurance, Mercy Fort Smith

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

Last week, Fort Smith celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new inclusive playground at Tilles Park!

As part of the Leadership Class of 2024’s group project, a bench was donated to provide a welcoming place for community members, parents, children, and visitors alike, to relax and recharge while enjoying the park.

Thank you to the Class of 2024 for this meaningful contribution to Tilles Park, as well as to Carol Ann Cross Park, with another installation coming soon to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park! 🌳🛝

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

Sponsoring the JLCA - Junior Leadership & Career Academy program gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn more about Fort Smith, and instill pride in their hometown!

The goal of Junior Leadership & Career Academy (JLCA) is to teach and mentor a group of high school freshman on effective leadership skills and community pride. Students will be introduced to potential employers, business leaders, as well as community leaders in our region.

Help us make an impact on Fort Smith's future workforce! Email Grace Wilmath at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you to our Class of 2027 Presenting Sponsor, OG&E!

03/20/2026

Show up and support Fort Smith’s future leaders! ⭐️

03/13/2026

Leadership Fort Smith takes on Little Rock!

Thank you, Littlefield Oil Company, for sponsoring this session. The class spent an informative day at the State Capitol learning about our elected officials, what their offices oversee, and exploring the Capitol’s rich history and architecture.

A special thank you to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office, the Arkansas Auditor of State’s Office, the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Senator Justin Boyd, Representative Jay Richardson, and the many individuals at the Capitol who took time to welcome our class and share their insights.

During lunch, sponsored by AT&T, we learned about FirstNet and the work that AT&T does to advocate for business during legislative sessions. Thank you to Lisa and Jacob for the informative presentation.

We were also joined by Candice Lawrence from the State Chamber, who shared where Arkansas ranks compared to other states and discussed the organization’s efforts to strengthen the state’s business climate.

Thank you to our annual sponsors who continue to support professional development in our community!

Presenting Sponsor: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Partner Sponsors: BHC Insurance, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith