Arkansas Texas Regional Economic Development, Inc. Relocating Offices to Texas A&M University Texarkana Campus

TEXARKANA, Texas - Texas A&M University Texarkana has announced that the offices of Arkansas Texas Regional Economic Development, Inc. (AR-TX REDI) will be relocating to the A&M Texarkana campus in October 2026. AR-TX REDI is a non-profit group born from a unified vision for the future of Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas, committed to helping businesses connect with economic development opportunities throughout the entire Texarkana region. The transition to the University campus is indicative of the close working relationship between the University and the economic development group, as both focus on expanding economic growth opportunities throughout the area.

"The move of AR-TEX REDI to the A&M Texarkana campus represents an intentional and strategic alignment of the economic development priorities of the University and the community," stated Dr. Ross C. Alexander, A&M Texarkana president. "The University and I personally are pleased to help co-lead economic development initiatives in our growing region."

"From the REDI Board's perspective, we could not be more excited about strengthening our partnership with A&M Texarkana," said Sonja Yates Hubbard, Chair of the AR-TX REDI Board of Directors. "The University's extraordinary growth is bringing new energy, talent, and opportunity to our community, all of which are critical to our region's economic future. Bringing REDI onto campus creates an even stronger connection between those efforts and positions both organizations to accomplish more together."

"Great economic development is built through strong partnerships, and few have been more valuable to REDI than our relationship with A&M Texarkana," said Rob Sitterley, President and CEO of AR-TX REDI. "Moving our offices to campus brings our organizations even closer together and creates new opportunities to connect education, workforce development, and business recruitment. With A&M Texarkana now the fastest-growing university in the country, we are excited to build on that momentum and continue working together to shape what comes next for our region."

For additional information on AR-TX REDI and its mission to drive economic growth and development in Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas visit www.artxredi.com. For additional information about Texas A&M University Texarkana or to apply for admission visit www.tamut.edu.