2025 Manufacturing Week

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturing Week

Join the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Manufacturing Week, a dynamic series of events and activities highlighting the importance of manufacturing in our region. Aligned with National Manufacturing Day, observed on the first Friday of October, this week-long celebration offers exciting opportunities to engage with the manufacturing industry.

Event Highlights: 

• Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Get an exclusive look inside the facilities of our Chamber Member manufacturers and learn about the innovative processes driving our local economy.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, local manufacturers, and Chamber members during various events throughout the week.
• First Friday Breakfast: Wrap up the week with our signature monthly breakfast event featuring a special guest speaker addressing key topics related to manufacturing.

Manufacturing Week is your chance to discover the incredible work happening "in our own backyard" and celebrate the contributions of this vital industry to our region. 

​2025 Manufacturing Week Schedule

Monday, September 29th
10:00AM 
Peak Innovation Center
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Tuesday, September 30th
1) 11:30AM
UAFS Lunch & Learn
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2) 2:00PM or 3:00PM
Mars Petcare
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Wednesday, October 1st
1) 9:00AM 
QualServ Solutions International 
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2) 1:00PM 
Magnera
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Thursday, October 2nd 
1) 10:00AM 
ABB
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2) 3:00PM
Georgia Pacific
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Friday, October 3rd
7:30AM
Manufacturing Week First Friday Breakfast 
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