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The Fort Smith Regional Chamber commissioned TIP Strategies, Inc., of Austin, Texas, to prepare a targeted industry recruitment plan for the River Valley. Early in the course of this project it became clear that there were systemic issues facing the region, issues that both compromised the ability to recruit new industry and that threw a stark light on economic vitality. It was the opinion of the consulting team, as well as of the Chamber, that a frank and candid assessment of those issues would be required.
Over the course of many months, TIP held meetings throughout the region in which the following questions were aired:
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What challenges face the River Valley?
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How well is the region positioned to cope with these challenges?
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How can the region position itself for long-term success?
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