Conference center reports 7% bookings increase, new kitchen equipment installed

Oct 12, 2026

The city's conference center reported a 7% bookings increase year-over-year and said new kitchen equipment—funded by the approved city budget and the Economic Development Corporation—will allow it to resume full catering service; staff said an air-conditioning unit will be replaced this month.

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The conference center representative reported that bookings are up 7% compared with the same period in 2025 and outlined facility upgrades that staff say will support higher usage. "We are 7% up from the same time in 2025," the presenter said, and added that new kitchen equipment purchased with city budget funds and a contribution from the Economic Development Corporation will be installed and brought into service shortly.

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