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Fort Smith Board reviews convention center budget, catering request

Talk Business & Politics·Nov 10, 2026 · 10:08 PM CT
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The general manager of the Fort Smith Convention Center told the city board Tuesday that the facility is making progress on cutting its annual deficit. Shannon Davis again asked the board to let the center cater large events off-site, saying that would make a considerable dent in the deficit.

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