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Meetings & Conventions

"Our agency has always receives professional and courteous treatment when we have used the Smithfield Center. 
​We receive nothing but positive compliments from other agencies when they attend our events."

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    The Smithfield Center is the perfect fit for gatherings of all sizes. The Center is truly a multi-functional space, brilliantly designed with flexibility in mind. The space is not only striking with wood floors and chandeliers, but it’s functional as well with four suites and the large main hall, which can all be configured to suit your specific needs. The newly renovated facility offers the very best in audiovisual technology, as well as a full kitchen, outdoor deck and optional staging. Rental of the Center also includes usage of the scenic outdoor deck, adding 2,300 square feet of additional space for your use.

   But best of all, the dedicated staff of the Smithfield Center will put their expertise to work for you in planning, organizing, preparing and facilitating your event – so you can simply relax and take all the credit for being clever enough to book your event at the Smithfield Center!

Floor Plan & Capacity Information

Main Hall

   The Main Hall is a 5,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose banquet space with a wood look floor, digital projector, drop-down screen and wireless internet access. It can seat 150 for dinner. The stage is 16 x 10 ft. and is well equipped for bands with a 24-channel connection for sound and light boards. The Main Hall can be combined with suites by opening the walls to extend the space to 8,000 square feet which can seat a total of 340 for dinner.
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   With the addition of the Suite area, the space will feature a total of three digital projectors with screens and in-house sound system. This space has been used for trade, antique and art shows, as well as wedding receptions, balls and other festive events. The space is flexible and may be re-configured into 4 breakout rooms by moving soundproof walls.

Conference Rooms

                                                                                            SEATING CAPACITY
Main Hall: Theater – 300, Dining - 150
Main Hall with Suites: Lecture–400, Dining–340 

Single Suite - (Suites A, B, C or D)
Single rooms are 750 sq. ft. Please note that because of the placement of projectors and screens, the presentation options are limited. 
SEATING CAPACITY: Board Room-12

Double Suite - (Suites A/B or C/D)
Double room is 1500 sq. ft. with digital projectors and screen. 
SEATING CAPACITY: Lecture – 60, Meeting Set (using round tables) – 48, Classroom – 20, U-Shape Conference - 20

Triple Suite - (Suites A/B/C or B/C/D)
 Triple room is 2,250 sq. ft. with digital projector and screen in each arrangement. 
SEATING CAPACITY: Lecture – 150, Meeting Set (using round tables) – 80, U-Shape Conference - 30

Quad Suite - (Suites A/B/C/D)
Quad rooms is 3,000 sq. ft. with digital projector and screen.
SEATING CAPACITY: Lecture – 200, Meeting Set (using round tables) –100

Outdoor Deck

   The deck, which overlooks the Pagan River, adds approximately 2,300 sq. ft. to the facility and encourages groups to take advantage of the Center's attractive waterfront location. 

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SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION:

• All room capacities and maximum occupancy may vary depending on furniture arrangement, event activities, room configuration and/or aisle requirements.
• Banquet seating will be at round tables (60 inches in diameter) with a maximum of eight persons per table.
• Classroom seating will be at six foot rectangular tables (one side only).
• Clients are requested to provide a room diagram for the placement of furniture. All diagrams must comply with applicable fire codes and be approved by the site manager.  Smithfield Center staff, as per the client room diagram, places all furniture. Facility rental fee includes the use and placement of furniture.

MOVABLE FURNITURE:

• 42 round tables - 60 inches in diameter
• 28 rectangle tables - 6 ft
• 400 conference chairs
• 3 folding presentation walls
• 1 portable bar
• Stage (10 x 16 ft.) - A fee is required for removal of stage.
• 6 black wooden easels
• 4 dry erase boards with flip charts
• 2 podiums

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