Fort Smith workshop highlights small-business support and permitting complaints
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
Board members and business owners at the June 26 session praised community support for small business but raised recurring complaints about permitting, inspections and goal‑post changes; participants proposed a single point of contact and more proactive outreach.
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Board members and participants discussed local small‑business experiences during a June 26 strategic workshop, with several people describing strong community support but recurring frustrations with permitting and inspections.
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