CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE HONORS CITY OF POTEAU AT REGENTS BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS

POTEAU, OKLA. – Carl Albert State College (CASC) proudly recognized the City of Poteau at the recent Regents Business Partnership Excellence Awards reception for its outstanding collaboration and commitment to regional growth and innovation.

While partnership has long been a cornerstone of success between CASC and the City of Poteau, the level of collaboration has seen remarkable growth in recent years. This strengthened alliance has led to numerous joint initiatives—from land development to coordinated grant projects—that have expanded opportunities for students, residents, businesses, and service agencies across the region.

Together, CASC and the City of Poteau have made significant strides in community service, academic programming, civic improvement, tourism, philanthropic efforts, outreach, and workforce development. These united efforts continue to strengthen local communities and lay the groundwork for long-term prosperity in Southeast Oklahoma.

Both partners remain dedicated to transforming Poteau and the surrounding region into a hub of growth and innovation through education and shared vision.

Photo L to R:  Regent Dennis Casey, Chair-Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Mandy Roberts, Senior Executive Director-CASC Development Foundation, Connie Shockley-City of Poteau, Dr. Jay Falkner, President-Carl Albert State College, Chancellor Sean Burrage-Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Scotty White, Mayor-City of Poteau, Jaime Henson, Director-CASC Sallisaw and Workforce Development Coordinator, Holly Bormann, Director of Marketing & Communications-CASC, and Regent Steven W. Taylor-Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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