Advertising Supplement
Trade Show Executive
Guide to
Convention &
Exposition
Venues
Winter 2010-2011
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Alaska
Guide to
Convention
and Exposition Venues
Photo: Ken Graham Photography
Trade Show Executive’s
California
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center
Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of all of our associates, I would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership. In our
ongoing relationships with event organizers, service contractors and destination marketing organizations, I continue
to sense that we have grown closer than ever before. While the challenges of the past two years may be part of the
reason, I don’t think that “misery loves company” is the only reason for this esprit de corps. It is more reflective of
the underlying understanding that if any of us suffers, that can easily impact the others in our industry.
Given that fact, there is no sales pitch in my letter this year. Just a commitment to support our collective cause in
any way we can. All of us in the SMG family of facilities will continue to work with you in your respective roles, and
help build your business in any way we can. As we continue to expand our network, we welcome our new colleagues
and clients.
As always, please reach out to me or any of over 200 sales executives in our network at any time. Look for us at the
next industry function – we’ll be there.
600 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
www.anchorageconventioncenters.com
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeachcc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 224,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
34/79,000 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, concessions and catering, telephone, internet, security, EMT, business
center, audio-visual, box-office
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls /3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
6/11,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering by Savor, security, internet, connectivity to Alaska Center for the Performing
Arts and Egan Center, informational LCD screens throughout
Located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, the Dena’ina Center
design captures natural lighting throughout the facility and emphasizes
Athabascan art. Expansive windows wrap the building and the third floor
25,000 sf Ballroom provides unparalleled vistas of the Chugach Mountain
Range. Dena’ina’s state-of-the-art telecommunications matched with
professional services by SMG including including in-house catering by
Savor…Alaska, ensure your event will shine. Walking distance to global
brand hotels, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Come and experience Anchorage’s Big, Wild, Life! Opened September 2008.
Beautiful multi-purpose oceanfront complex featuring three exhibit halls, two
theatres and an arena. Originally built in 1978, the facility was expanded in
1994 to its present size. Long Beach is a premiere meeting destination with
air access through three airports within 30 miles and extremely accessible
to all of Southern California. The Center is surrounded by attractions like the
Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, restaurants, hotels and a
beautiful residential downtown area.
Contact: Ellen Schwartz, Director of Sales
Email: eschwartz@longbeachcc.com
Phone: (562) 499-7574 Fax: (562) 499-7589
Contact: Con Jager, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: con@anchorageconventioncenters.com
Phone: (907) 263-2850 Fax: (907) 644-2842
Best regards,
California
California
Gregg Caren
Senior Vice President
Strategic Business Development
featured SMG venues
Albuquerque Convention Center (NM).................................8
Direct Energy Centre (Toronto, ON).................................... 11
Moscone Center (San Francisco, CA)...................................4
Atlantic City Convention Center (NJ)......................................7
El Paso Convention Center (TX)............................................ 10
Ontario Convention Center (CA)................................................3
Carolina First Center (Greenville, SC)...................................9
Greater Columbus Convention Center (OH)...................8
Palm Springs Convention Center (CA).................................3
Charlotte Harbor Event &
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Peoria Civic Center (IL).....................................................................5
Conference Center (Punta Gorda, FL)..................................5
Convention Center (FL).....................................................................4
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Cobo Center (Detroit, MI)................................................................7
Gwinnett Center (Duluth, GA)......................................................5
(Jacksonville, FL)....................................................................................4
Colorado Covention Center (Denver, CO).........................4
Hampton Roads Convention
Puerto Rico Convention Center (San Juan, PR)........ 11
Cox Convention Center (Oklahoma City, OK)................8
Center (Hampton, VA).................................................................... 10
Reliant Park (Houston, TX)......................................................... 10
David L. Lawrence Convention
Hawai’i Convention Center (Honolulu, HI).........................5
Rhode Island Convention Center &
Center (Pittsburgh, PA).....................................................................9
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (TX)............. 10
Entertainment Complex (Providence, RI)...........................9
Dena’ina Civic & Convention
Knoxville Convention Center (TN)............................................9
The Centre (Evansville, IN).............................................................7
Center (Anchorage, AK)...................................................................3
Long Beach Convention &
Tulsa Convention Center (OK)....................................................8
DeVos Place® (Grand Rapids, MI)..........................................7
Entertainment Center (CA).............................................................3
2
Ontario Convention Center
2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Palm Springs Convention Center
www.ontariocc.com
277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringscc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/24,000 sf
In-House Services: Security, food and beverage, high-speed Internet, cleaning, business center, water,
electricity
Prime Exhibit Space: 112,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
19/35,805 sf
In-House Services: Catering (onsite and offsite), audio-visual, electrical, wireless high-speed internet,
cyber café, security and parking
Contemporary in design and technologically-advanced, the Ontario
Convention Center boasts 225,000 total square feet of exhibit, meeting and
function space. An ideal venue for conventions, tradeshows, exhibits and
meetings, the Convention Center provides a full range of technology services,
including video-conferencing, webcasting, Wi-Fi, Internet and DS3 capabilities. For more information about the Ontario Convention Center, go to www.
ontariocc.com or call 909-937-3000.
The Palm Springs Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a
new 18,000 square-foot state-of-the-moment lobby, 19 total breakouts, up
to 112,000 square feet of fully carpeted, contiguous exhibit space, and a
20,000 square-foot ballroom. The 410-room Renaissance Hotel (formerly the
Wyndham Hotel) is connected to the center and offers more than 30,000
square feet of additional meeting space. Just five minutes away (about 1 mile)
is the Palm Springs International Airport, and the village of Palm Springs is a
short 3 blocks away.
Contact: Amita Patel, CHSP, Assistant General Manager
Email: apatel@ontariocvb.com
Phone: (909) 937-3002 Fax: (909) 937-3080
Contact: Rick Leson, CMP, Director of Sales
Email: rleson@palmspringscc.com
Phone: (760) 322-8402 Fax: (760) 778-4102
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Alaska
Guide to
Convention
and Exposition Venues
Photo: Ken Graham Photography
Trade Show Executive’s
California
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center
Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of all of our associates, I would like to thank you for your continued support and partnership. In our
ongoing relationships with event organizers, service contractors and destination marketing organizations, I continue
to sense that we have grown closer than ever before. While the challenges of the past two years may be part of the
reason, I don’t think that “misery loves company” is the only reason for this esprit de corps. It is more reflective of
the underlying understanding that if any of us suffers, that can easily impact the others in our industry.
Given that fact, there is no sales pitch in my letter this year. Just a commitment to support our collective cause in
any way we can. All of us in the SMG family of facilities will continue to work with you in your respective roles, and
help build your business in any way we can. As we continue to expand our network, we welcome our new colleagues
and clients.
As always, please reach out to me or any of over 200 sales executives in our network at any time. Look for us at the
next industry function – we’ll be there.
600 West 7th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
www.anchorageconventioncenters.com
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeachcc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 224,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
34/79,000 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, concessions and catering, telephone, internet, security, EMT, business
center, audio-visual, box-office
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls /3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
6/11,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering by Savor, security, internet, connectivity to Alaska Center for the Performing
Arts and Egan Center, informational LCD screens throughout
Located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, the Dena’ina Center
design captures natural lighting throughout the facility and emphasizes
Athabascan art. Expansive windows wrap the building and the third floor
25,000 sf Ballroom provides unparalleled vistas of the Chugach Mountain
Range. Dena’ina’s state-of-the-art telecommunications matched with
professional services by SMG including including in-house catering by
Savor…Alaska, ensure your event will shine. Walking distance to global
brand hotels, shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Come and experience Anchorage’s Big, Wild, Life! Opened September 2008.
Beautiful multi-purpose oceanfront complex featuring three exhibit halls, two
theatres and an arena. Originally built in 1978, the facility was expanded in
1994 to its present size. Long Beach is a premiere meeting destination with
air access through three airports within 30 miles and extremely accessible
to all of Southern California. The Center is surrounded by attractions like the
Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, restaurants, hotels and a
beautiful residential downtown area.
Contact: Ellen Schwartz, Director of Sales
Email: eschwartz@longbeachcc.com
Phone: (562) 499-7574 Fax: (562) 499-7589
Contact: Con Jager, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: con@anchorageconventioncenters.com
Phone: (907) 263-2850 Fax: (907) 644-2842
Best regards,
California
California
Gregg Caren
Senior Vice President
Strategic Business Development
featured SMG venues
Albuquerque Convention Center (NM).................................8
Direct Energy Centre (Toronto, ON).................................... 11
Moscone Center (San Francisco, CA)...................................4
Atlantic City Convention Center (NJ)......................................7
El Paso Convention Center (TX)............................................ 10
Ontario Convention Center (CA)................................................3
Carolina First Center (Greenville, SC)...................................9
Greater Columbus Convention Center (OH)...................8
Palm Springs Convention Center (CA).................................3
Charlotte Harbor Event &
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Peoria Civic Center (IL).....................................................................5
Conference Center (Punta Gorda, FL)..................................5
Convention Center (FL).....................................................................4
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Cobo Center (Detroit, MI)................................................................7
Gwinnett Center (Duluth, GA)......................................................5
(Jacksonville, FL)....................................................................................4
Colorado Covention Center (Denver, CO).........................4
Hampton Roads Convention
Puerto Rico Convention Center (San Juan, PR)........ 11
Cox Convention Center (Oklahoma City, OK)................8
Center (Hampton, VA).................................................................... 10
Reliant Park (Houston, TX)......................................................... 10
David L. Lawrence Convention
Hawai’i Convention Center (Honolulu, HI).........................5
Rhode Island Convention Center &
Center (Pittsburgh, PA).....................................................................9
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas (TX)............. 10
Entertainment Complex (Providence, RI)...........................9
Dena’ina Civic & Convention
Knoxville Convention Center (TN)............................................9
The Centre (Evansville, IN).............................................................7
Center (Anchorage, AK)...................................................................3
Long Beach Convention &
Tulsa Convention Center (OK)....................................................8
DeVos Place® (Grand Rapids, MI)..........................................7
Entertainment Center (CA).............................................................3
2
Ontario Convention Center
2000 East Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Palm Springs Convention Center
www.ontariocc.com
277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringscc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 90,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/24,000 sf
In-House Services: Security, food and beverage, high-speed Internet, cleaning, business center, water,
electricity
Prime Exhibit Space: 112,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
19/35,805 sf
In-House Services: Catering (onsite and offsite), audio-visual, electrical, wireless high-speed internet,
cyber café, security and parking
Contemporary in design and technologically-advanced, the Ontario
Convention Center boasts 225,000 total square feet of exhibit, meeting and
function space. An ideal venue for conventions, tradeshows, exhibits and
meetings, the Convention Center provides a full range of technology services,
including video-conferencing, webcasting, Wi-Fi, Internet and DS3 capabilities. For more information about the Ontario Convention Center, go to www.
ontariocc.com or call 909-937-3000.
The Palm Springs Convention Center is a state-of-the-art facility with a
new 18,000 square-foot state-of-the-moment lobby, 19 total breakouts, up
to 112,000 square feet of fully carpeted, contiguous exhibit space, and a
20,000 square-foot ballroom. The 410-room Renaissance Hotel (formerly the
Wyndham Hotel) is connected to the center and offers more than 30,000
square feet of additional meeting space. Just five minutes away (about 1 mile)
is the Palm Springs International Airport, and the village of Palm Springs is a
short 3 blocks away.
Contact: Amita Patel, CHSP, Assistant General Manager
Email: apatel@ontariocvb.com
Phone: (909) 937-3002 Fax: (909) 937-3080
Contact: Rick Leson, CMP, Director of Sales
Email: rleson@palmspringscc.com
Phone: (760) 322-8402 Fax: (760) 778-4102
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
747 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Colorado Convention Center
www.moscone.com
700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
www.denverconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 584,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
6 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
63/92,000 sf
In-House Services: CenterPlate catering, electrical, Internet, telecommunications
Prime Exhibit Space: 501,305 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
6 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
47/105,175 sf
In-House Services: Business center, Wi-Fi, hi-speed internet, telephone, fiber optic, virtual private networking
(VPN), catering, visitor information on-site.
Located within walking distance of over 10,000 hotel rooms and numerous downtown Denver restaurants, the Colorado Convention Center provides one of the most
state of the art user-friendly buildings in the industry. With 2.2 million sq. ft. of meeting
and exhibit space, the Colorado Convention Center provides meetings planners a
variety of options and unique venue opportunities. The exhibit level provides six individual halls and outdoor terraces offering extraordinary views of the Rocky Mountains
and the Denver skyline. In addition, the Colorado Convention Center is home to the
5,000 seat Wells Fargo Theatre, which has quickly established a reputation for being
one of the most versatile and attractive theatres in Denver Metro.
Located at the edge of the city’s dynamic South of Market district, The Moscone
Center is just four blocks from Union Square, the City’s vibrant shopping district
and the Powell Street cable car to Nob Hill, Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) and Muni Metro stations are within
two blocks. The Wall Street of the West and Civic Center are minutes away,
and more than two-thirds of San Francisco’s 33,000 hotel rooms are within
walking distance.
Contact: Melody Lendaro, Director of Sales
Email: mlendaro@moscone.com
Phone: (415) 974-4017 Fax: (415) 974-4073
Contact: Greg Lowry, Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: glowry@denverconvention.com
Phone: (303) 228-8022 Fax: (303) 228-8103
Convention and Exposition Venues
Georgia
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Gwinnett Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 20,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
4/3,600 sf
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions provided by Centerplate, FREE WiFi and FREE parking, in-house
ushers, ticket takers, event coordinators, marquee, audio visual, production rigging, sound and lighting, security,
telephone, informational LCD screens throughout
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 Halls/1 Floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
21/35,000 sf
In-House Services: 700-seat theatre, 13,000-seat arena, Proof of Pudding—exclusive caterer, audio-visual,
high-speed datalines in meeting rooms, wireless internet access throughout campus
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097
www.charlotteharbormeetings.com
www.gwinnettcenter.com
Versatility is key at Gwinnett Center. The 80-acre campus is home to The
Arena, Convention Center and Performing Art Center. Fully adaptable meeting
rooms and a 21,600 sf grand ballroom accommodate any size function. The
Arena’s state-of-the-art house reduction system easily, comfortably and quickly
converts the space for groups ranging from 3,500 to 13,000. Relaxing, beautifully landscaped, the Gwinnett Campus adds to the enjoyment of all events.
Free on-site parking.
The “Jewel of Southwest Florida” features 44,000 sq. ft. which includes a main
hall, meeting rooms, concourse, great lawn. Located on the shores of the Charlotte
Harbor, this facility offers panoramic views from the great lawn, terrace and main
hall that are unlike any building of its size. Located in the heart of downtown Punta
Gorda with over 540 hotel rooms just steps away. Downtown Punta Gorda offers
small town charm with shops and restaurants that present local flavor and culture.
Conveniently located 40 minutes from 3 airports offering discount carriers.
Contact: Laura Zacharias, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: lzacharias@gwinnettcenter.com
Phone: (770) 813-7550 Fax: (770) 813-7501
Contact: Amy Issersohn, Sales Manager
Email: amy.issersohn@charlottefl.com
Phone: (941) 833-5442 Fax: (941) 833-5451
FLORIDA
Florida
Guide to
FLORIDA
colorado
CALIFORNIA
Moscone Center
Trade Show Executive’s
illinois
Hawaii
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Hawai`i Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
32/46,200 sf
In-House Services: Electric, security, telecommunications, wireless internet, webcasting, food & beverage, cyber
café, business center, audio-visual
Prime Exhibit Space: 78,500 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
22/275,000 sf
In-House Services: F&B; wireless internet; electrical; telecommunication; secruity.
Prime Exhibit Space: 204,249 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
49/103,610 sf
In-House Services: Event services, food and beverage, audio-visual, client services, attendance building,
information technology, telecommunications, security
Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
25/45,000 sf
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions with Centerplate, audio-visual, security, high-speed
internet, telephone, business center
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is the perfect location and venue for worldclass global meetings. The facility’s bold open air architecture captures
Hawai‘i’s sense of place and the perfect blend of East and West, traditional
culture and high technology. Winner of twelve Prime Site Awards, the center
offers over 1 million sf of space including 200,000 sf of divisible exhibit
space, a 35,000 sf ballroom, two permanent theaters, tropical rooftop garden
function space, and 47 breakout rooms.
The Peoria Civic Center is located in downtown Peoria, halfway between
Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO. The 2007 improvements include a new
27,000 sf ballroom, 45,000 sf of additional exhibit space with nine new
docks. Our downtown location is just 10 minutes from the General Wayne
A. Downing Peoria International Airport. There are over 1,000 hotel rooms
near by with over 4,000 in the community. For more information go to our
website at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
Contact: Neil Mullanaphy, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: nmullanaphy@hccsmg.com
Phone: (703) 647-7410 Main: (808) 943-3500 Fax: (808) 943-3099
Contact: Robin Barnes, Director of Convention Sales
Email: rbarnes@peoriaciviccenter.com
Phone: (309) 680-3517 Fax: (309) 673-9223
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
www.ftlauderdalecc.com
www.jaxevents.com
The Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, a unique venue that offers unconventional
beauty in a setting of grand historic architecture with abundant logistical
advantages and first class service. The building remains the only southern railroad
in the nation that has been converted into a state-of-the-art convention center.
Spacious pre-function and public areas with windows of natural light is refreshing during coffee breaks yet intimate and engaging for networking and social
interaction.
The award-winning 600,000 sf Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale on 17 acres in Port
Everglades. The facility features 200,000 sf of exhibit space, five-star food service with newly revamped menus, a 1,300 sf Teleconference Suite for
“high-end” two-way communications, a 900 sf Cyber Café with high-speed
Internet access in a comfortable Starbucks-like setting and unsurpassed customer service.
Contact: Kim Evans, Senior Sales Manager
Email: kevans@smgjax.com
Phone: (904) 630-4000 Fax: (904) 630-4029
Contact: Terry Kuca, Assistant General Manager
Email: tkuca@ftlauderdalecc.com
Phone: (954) 765-5900 Fax: (954) 763-9551
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1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61602
www.hawaiiconvention.com
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www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
747 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Colorado Convention Center
www.moscone.com
700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
www.denverconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 584,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
6 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
63/92,000 sf
In-House Services: CenterPlate catering, electrical, Internet, telecommunications
Prime Exhibit Space: 501,305 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
6 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
47/105,175 sf
In-House Services: Business center, Wi-Fi, hi-speed internet, telephone, fiber optic, virtual private networking
(VPN), catering, visitor information on-site.
Located within walking distance of over 10,000 hotel rooms and numerous downtown Denver restaurants, the Colorado Convention Center provides one of the most
state of the art user-friendly buildings in the industry. With 2.2 million sq. ft. of meeting
and exhibit space, the Colorado Convention Center provides meetings planners a
variety of options and unique venue opportunities. The exhibit level provides six individual halls and outdoor terraces offering extraordinary views of the Rocky Mountains
and the Denver skyline. In addition, the Colorado Convention Center is home to the
5,000 seat Wells Fargo Theatre, which has quickly established a reputation for being
one of the most versatile and attractive theatres in Denver Metro.
Located at the edge of the city’s dynamic South of Market district, The Moscone
Center is just four blocks from Union Square, the City’s vibrant shopping district
and the Powell Street cable car to Nob Hill, Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf.
Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) and Muni Metro stations are within
two blocks. The Wall Street of the West and Civic Center are minutes away,
and more than two-thirds of San Francisco’s 33,000 hotel rooms are within
walking distance.
Contact: Melody Lendaro, Director of Sales
Email: mlendaro@moscone.com
Phone: (415) 974-4017 Fax: (415) 974-4073
Contact: Greg Lowry, Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: glowry@denverconvention.com
Phone: (303) 228-8022 Fax: (303) 228-8103
Convention and Exposition Venues
Georgia
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Gwinnett Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 20,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
4/3,600 sf
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions provided by Centerplate, FREE WiFi and FREE parking, in-house
ushers, ticket takers, event coordinators, marquee, audio visual, production rigging, sound and lighting, security,
telephone, informational LCD screens throughout
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 Halls/1 Floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
21/35,000 sf
In-House Services: 700-seat theatre, 13,000-seat arena, Proof of Pudding—exclusive caterer, audio-visual,
high-speed datalines in meeting rooms, wireless internet access throughout campus
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097
www.charlotteharbormeetings.com
www.gwinnettcenter.com
Versatility is key at Gwinnett Center. The 80-acre campus is home to The
Arena, Convention Center and Performing Art Center. Fully adaptable meeting
rooms and a 21,600 sf grand ballroom accommodate any size function. The
Arena’s state-of-the-art house reduction system easily, comfortably and quickly
converts the space for groups ranging from 3,500 to 13,000. Relaxing, beautifully landscaped, the Gwinnett Campus adds to the enjoyment of all events.
Free on-site parking.
The “Jewel of Southwest Florida” features 44,000 sq. ft. which includes a main
hall, meeting rooms, concourse, great lawn. Located on the shores of the Charlotte
Harbor, this facility offers panoramic views from the great lawn, terrace and main
hall that are unlike any building of its size. Located in the heart of downtown Punta
Gorda with over 540 hotel rooms just steps away. Downtown Punta Gorda offers
small town charm with shops and restaurants that present local flavor and culture.
Conveniently located 40 minutes from 3 airports offering discount carriers.
Contact: Laura Zacharias, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: lzacharias@gwinnettcenter.com
Phone: (770) 813-7550 Fax: (770) 813-7501
Contact: Amy Issersohn, Sales Manager
Email: amy.issersohn@charlottefl.com
Phone: (941) 833-5442 Fax: (941) 833-5451
FLORIDA
Florida
Guide to
FLORIDA
colorado
CALIFORNIA
Moscone Center
Trade Show Executive’s
illinois
Hawaii
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Hawai`i Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 200,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
32/46,200 sf
In-House Services: Electric, security, telecommunications, wireless internet, webcasting, food & beverage, cyber
café, business center, audio-visual
Prime Exhibit Space: 78,500 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
22/275,000 sf
In-House Services: F&B; wireless internet; electrical; telecommunication; secruity.
Prime Exhibit Space: 204,249 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
49/103,610 sf
In-House Services: Event services, food and beverage, audio-visual, client services, attendance building,
information technology, telecommunications, security
Prime Exhibit Space: 110,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
25/45,000 sf
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions with Centerplate, audio-visual, security, high-speed
internet, telephone, business center
The Hawai‘i Convention Center is the perfect location and venue for worldclass global meetings. The facility’s bold open air architecture captures
Hawai‘i’s sense of place and the perfect blend of East and West, traditional
culture and high technology. Winner of twelve Prime Site Awards, the center
offers over 1 million sf of space including 200,000 sf of divisible exhibit
space, a 35,000 sf ballroom, two permanent theaters, tropical rooftop garden
function space, and 47 breakout rooms.
The Peoria Civic Center is located in downtown Peoria, halfway between
Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO. The 2007 improvements include a new
27,000 sf ballroom, 45,000 sf of additional exhibit space with nine new
docks. Our downtown location is just 10 minutes from the General Wayne
A. Downing Peoria International Airport. There are over 1,000 hotel rooms
near by with over 4,000 in the community. For more information go to our
website at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
Contact: Neil Mullanaphy, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: nmullanaphy@hccsmg.com
Phone: (703) 647-7410 Main: (808) 943-3500 Fax: (808) 943-3099
Contact: Robin Barnes, Director of Convention Sales
Email: rbarnes@peoriaciviccenter.com
Phone: (309) 680-3517 Fax: (309) 673-9223
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
1000 Water St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
www.ftlauderdalecc.com
www.jaxevents.com
The Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, a unique venue that offers unconventional
beauty in a setting of grand historic architecture with abundant logistical
advantages and first class service. The building remains the only southern railroad
in the nation that has been converted into a state-of-the-art convention center.
Spacious pre-function and public areas with windows of natural light is refreshing during coffee breaks yet intimate and engaging for networking and social
interaction.
The award-winning 600,000 sf Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County
Convention Center is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale on 17 acres in Port
Everglades. The facility features 200,000 sf of exhibit space, five-star food service with newly revamped menus, a 1,300 sf Teleconference Suite for
“high-end” two-way communications, a 900 sf Cyber Café with high-speed
Internet access in a comfortable Starbucks-like setting and unsurpassed customer service.
Contact: Kim Evans, Senior Sales Manager
Email: kevans@smgjax.com
Phone: (904) 630-4000 Fax: (904) 630-4029
Contact: Terry Kuca, Assistant General Manager
Email: tkuca@ftlauderdalecc.com
Phone: (954) 765-5900 Fax: (954) 763-9551
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1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61602
www.hawaiiconvention.com
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
indiana
The Centre
SMG has the easiest
way to shop for new
venues and markets.
715 Locust St., Evansville, IN 47708
Michigan
Cobo Center
www.smgevansville.com
1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48226
The Centre, located in the heart of downtown, is a 280,000 sf multi-purpose
facility including a newly carpeted exhibit hall and an impressive 2,550-seat
auditorium. Great flexibility allows The Centre to accommodate many size
groups. Our professional, in-house catering staff is available to help with all
your catering needs. Affordable elegance and amenities make it truly, Midwest
VALUE at its BEST!
Located on the bank of the Detroit River, the international border between Detroit
and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the beautiful RiverWalk just steps away, Cobo
Center anchors “The D’s” dynamic downtown. With one of the largest contiguous
exhibit spaces in the U.S. at 600,000 square feet in four halls, and 180,000 square
feet of meeting space, Cobo offers outstanding flexibility. The People Mover
monorail provides the convenience of connecting Cobo to downtown hotels and
attractions.
Contact: Jennifer Egli, Director of Conference Sales & Marketing
Email: jenniferegli@smgevansville.com
Phone: (812) 435-5770 x. 202 Fax: (812) 435-5500
Send It To Every Peer At
www.cobocenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 700,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
75/180,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering, electrical, cleaning (exhibit hall carpet cleaning). Non-exclusive includes A/V, show
contractor/decorator, security. Free Wi-Fi throughout building, wired internet connections/drops available anywhere in
building from Cobo Center IT Dept.
Prime Exhibit Space: 36,300 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
16/26,000 sf
In-House Services: Audio-visual, food and beverage, event coordinators, production manager, telephone, wireless internet, exhibitor services
Contact: Dave Austin, Director Sales & Marketing
Email: daustin@cobocenter.com
Phone: (313) 877-8241 Fax: (313) 877-8577
New Jersey
Michigan
Where else can you shop for 67 convention and
exhibition venues with one phone call or e-mail?
Need first tier cities? Got ‘em.
Need resort destinations? Got those, too.
Need affordable drive markets? Right up the road.
What’s that? International markets? No problema.
Imagine RFP responses on two dozen venues in just two days.
The new SITE-PAS electronic lead system from SMG makes it possible.
Have you got your SITE-PAS?
One click. One call. SMG…Where do you want to show today?
SMG Worldwide Convention and Exposition Venue Management.
Convention & Exposition Venues
To get your SITE-PAS, call your SMG account executive or 866.BOOK.SMG.
DeVos Place®
303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.devosplace.org
Prime Exhibit Space: 202,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
26/33,171 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, food services, security, cleaning, telephone, internet, box office,
audio-visual
www.accenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
45/109,100 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, food and beverage, plumbing, audio-visual, telephone and security
DeVos Place® is ideally equipped to host meetings, conventions, trade
shows, performing arts and touring events, often simultaneously. The
multilevel DeVos Place® provides 1 million square feet of flexible and functional space on a 13-acre riverfront site. It boasts a 162,000 square-foot
Exhibit Hall, over 40,000 square-foot Ballroom, twenty-six sub-dividable
meeting rooms with over 32,000 square feet of meeting space and DeVos
Performance Hall, a 2404-seat performing arts theater.
Atlantic City Convention Center , located within a day’s drive for one-third of
the nation’s population, opened in 1997. The Center, known for its flexible
space and personalized service, offers upgraded communications systems,
32,000 sf of pre-function space, 29 covered loading docks and on-site
parking for 1,200. NJ Transit Phila-A.C. train service terminates in the
Atrium. Connected to the 500-room Sheraton Hotel and four blocks from
the Boardwalk and beaches, A.C. boasts 24-7 casino excitement, fabulous
outlet shopping, trendy restaurants, spas and a variety of entertainment.
Contact: Sales Department
Email: sales@smggr.com
Phone: (616) 742-6500 Fax: (616) 742-6590
Contact: Valarie McGonigal, Director of Marketing
Email: vmcgonigal@accenter.com
Phone: (609) 348-7072 Fax: (609) 348-7230
7
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
indiana
The Centre
SMG has the easiest
way to shop for new
venues and markets.
715 Locust St., Evansville, IN 47708
Michigan
Cobo Center
www.smgevansville.com
1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48226
The Centre, located in the heart of downtown, is a 280,000 sf multi-purpose
facility including a newly carpeted exhibit hall and an impressive 2,550-seat
auditorium. Great flexibility allows The Centre to accommodate many size
groups. Our professional, in-house catering staff is available to help with all
your catering needs. Affordable elegance and amenities make it truly, Midwest
VALUE at its BEST!
Located on the bank of the Detroit River, the international border between Detroit
and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, with the beautiful RiverWalk just steps away, Cobo
Center anchors “The D’s” dynamic downtown. With one of the largest contiguous
exhibit spaces in the U.S. at 600,000 square feet in four halls, and 180,000 square
feet of meeting space, Cobo offers outstanding flexibility. The People Mover
monorail provides the convenience of connecting Cobo to downtown hotels and
attractions.
Contact: Jennifer Egli, Director of Conference Sales & Marketing
Email: jenniferegli@smgevansville.com
Phone: (812) 435-5770 x. 202 Fax: (812) 435-5500
Send It To Every Peer At
www.cobocenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 700,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
75/180,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering, electrical, cleaning (exhibit hall carpet cleaning). Non-exclusive includes A/V, show
contractor/decorator, security. Free Wi-Fi throughout building, wired internet connections/drops available anywhere in
building from Cobo Center IT Dept.
Prime Exhibit Space: 36,300 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
16/26,000 sf
In-House Services: Audio-visual, food and beverage, event coordinators, production manager, telephone, wireless internet, exhibitor services
Contact: Dave Austin, Director Sales & Marketing
Email: daustin@cobocenter.com
Phone: (313) 877-8241 Fax: (313) 877-8577
New Jersey
Michigan
Where else can you shop for 67 convention and
exhibition venues with one phone call or e-mail?
Need first tier cities? Got ‘em.
Need resort destinations? Got those, too.
Need affordable drive markets? Right up the road.
What’s that? International markets? No problema.
Imagine RFP responses on two dozen venues in just two days.
The new SITE-PAS electronic lead system from SMG makes it possible.
Have you got your SITE-PAS?
One click. One call. SMG…Where do you want to show today?
SMG Worldwide Convention and Exposition Venue Management.
Convention & Exposition Venues
To get your SITE-PAS, call your SMG account executive or 866.BOOK.SMG.
DeVos Place®
303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
www.devosplace.org
Prime Exhibit Space: 202,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
26/33,171 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, food services, security, cleaning, telephone, internet, box office,
audio-visual
www.accenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 500,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
45/109,100 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, food and beverage, plumbing, audio-visual, telephone and security
DeVos Place® is ideally equipped to host meetings, conventions, trade
shows, performing arts and touring events, often simultaneously. The
multilevel DeVos Place® provides 1 million square feet of flexible and functional space on a 13-acre riverfront site. It boasts a 162,000 square-foot
Exhibit Hall, over 40,000 square-foot Ballroom, twenty-six sub-dividable
meeting rooms with over 32,000 square feet of meeting space and DeVos
Performance Hall, a 2404-seat performing arts theater.
Atlantic City Convention Center , located within a day’s drive for one-third of
the nation’s population, opened in 1997. The Center, known for its flexible
space and personalized service, offers upgraded communications systems,
32,000 sf of pre-function space, 29 covered loading docks and on-site
parking for 1,200. NJ Transit Phila-A.C. train service terminates in the
Atrium. Connected to the 500-room Sheraton Hotel and four blocks from
the Boardwalk and beaches, A.C. boasts 24-7 casino excitement, fabulous
outlet shopping, trendy restaurants, spas and a variety of entertainment.
Contact: Sales Department
Email: sales@smggr.com
Phone: (616) 742-6500 Fax: (616) 742-6590
Contact: Valarie McGonigal, Director of Marketing
Email: vmcgonigal@accenter.com
Phone: (609) 348-7072 Fax: (609) 348-7230
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
New Mexico
Ohio
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Rhode ISland
Photo: D. G. Olshavsky
Pennsylvania
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St., Columbus, OH 43215
www.albuquerquecc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 410,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
65/99,410 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, security, food and beverage, food court, audio-visual, telephone, internet,
decorating, plumbing, business center
Prime Exhibit Space: 167,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls /2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
33/75,211 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, utilities, audio-visual, internet/ telecommunications, business center
The Albuquerque Convention Center boasts nearly 600,000 sf of flexible
meeting, exhibit and lobby space, including a stunning 2,300-seat auditorium.
Culinary creations exclusively offered by SAVOR… and complimentary wireless Internet in lobby areas are just a few of the value-added amenities our
beautiful venue offers. Recent capital improvement projects include renovations of (17) meeting rooms and an upcoming facelift to interior and exterior
public areas. Located in the heart of Albuquerque’s revitalized downtown area,
the Center is within walking distance of 1,000 hotel rooms and less than 10
minutes from Albuquerque’s International airport.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center celebrated the debut of Battelle Grand,
the magnificent 74,000-square-foot multi-purpose ballroom, in 2010. The 1.7
million-square-foot facility is exhibitor friendly with 410,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space, 65 meeting rooms, exclusive caterer ARAMARK, the Food Court &
Shops, and about 3,100 parking spaces. Four hotels are connected by covered
walkway, with the 532-room Hilton Columbus Downtown to open in 2012. There
are 3,500 hotel rooms currently downtown and 22,000 offered citywide. The
facility is located in the midst of the vibrant Columbus High Five entertainment
district and about 10 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport.
Contact: Kelly Carr, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: kcarr@albuquerquecc.com
Phone: (505) 768-3870 Fax: (505) 768-3239
Contact: Sherry Chambers, CMP, Senior Director of Sales
Email: schambers@columbusconventions.com
Phone: (614) 827-2662 Fax: (614) 827-2659
One Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tulsa Convention Center
www.coxconventioncenter.com
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103-3822
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
8 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
27/55,000 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, security, food and beverage, telephone and internet, video conferencing
www.tulsaconvention.com
The Tulsa Convention Center is in downtown Tulsa, connected to a full-service
hotel and 10 minutes from the Tulsa International Airport. The Tulsa Convention
Center completed a renovation and expansion in December 2009. We now
offer 35 meeting rooms and the largest ballroom in Oklahoma at 30,000 sf. The
102,600 sf column-free Exhibit Halls are easily accessible with 14 loading docks
and three roll-up doors. Connected to a full-service hotel via sky bridge with 1,000
hotel rooms downtown. 10,000 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk.
Contact: Kathy Tinker, Director of Convention Sales & Marketing
Email: ktinker@smgtulsa.com
Phone: (918) 894-4260 Fax: (918) 894-4747
Contact: Tim Linville, Director of Marketing & Sales
Email: tlinville@coxconventioncenter.com
Phone: (405) 602-8500 Fax: (405) 602-8505
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1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
One Sabin St., Providence, RI 02903
www.pittsburghcc.com
This environmentally-smart “green” Convention Center, managed by SMG,
features naturally-lighted exhibit space, 37 loading docks, and a 31,000 sf
ballroom. The building’s dynamic architectural design is like no other center
offering breath-taking views, open terraces, and a suspended roof structure. In
downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district, the Center is within steps of theaters,
cinemas, galleries, restaurants and just across the bridge from PNC Park,
home to Pirate baseball, and Heinz Field-Steelers and Panther football.
The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex offers ease and
convenience in one the Northeast’s most vibrant cities, Providence, RI. Recognized
for its green practices, the RI Convention Center offers 100,000 sf of prime exhibit
space and 37,000 sf of meeting space. It is connected to a 564-room Westin
hotel and the Providence Place mall. The 13,000-seat Dunkin’ Donuts Center
contains 76,000 sf of exhibition, assembly and meeting space and is connected
via skybridge to the RI Convention Center.
Contact: Debbie Smucker, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: dsmucker@pittsburghcc.com
Phone: (412) 325-6174 Fax: (412) 325-6104
One Exposition Drive., Greenville, SC 29607
Prime Exhibit Space: No. of Halls/Floors:
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
In-House Services: Electrical, telephone, internet, catering
www.riconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
23/36,768 sf
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, business center, utilizer, T-I lines, wireless internet, security, box
office, coat check, concessions, first-aid station
Prime Exhibit Space: 313,400 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
53/109,562 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, audio-visual, telecommunications, utilities
Carolina First Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
35/55,530 sf
In-House Services: Food and Beverage, event staffing, electric, audio/visual, internet, security
The SMG-managed Cox Convention Center is only steps away from numerous
downtown museums and attractions, including the vibrant Bricktown dining
and entertainment district and several downtown hotels. Just 15 minutes
from the Will Rogers World Airport, this non-union facility features a 100,000
sq ft exhibit hall, 15,000-seat arena, 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000 sq ft
ballroom. On-site communication services include Cox high-speed internet
access, as well as free wireless service in designated pre-function areas.
Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Contact: John McGinn, CEM, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: jmcginn@smgricc.com
Phone: (401) 458-6001 Fax: (401) 458-6500
Tennessee
South Carolina
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma
Cox Convention Center
www.columbusconventions.com
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St., Knoxville, TN 37902
www.carolinafirstcenter.com
280,000 sf
3 halls/2 floors
16/60,000 sf
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 119,922 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 Halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/54,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, electric, plumbing, advertising, Internet, show decorator in-house,
hi-tech capabilities
The Carolina First Center is one of the largest exposition facilities in the
Southeast. Featuring 280,000 sf of exhibit space in three halls and a
30,000 sf ballroom, the Center is a popular regional destination for corporate meetings, tradeshows and conventions. A strong area manufacturing
economy, particularly in automotive services, has helped make Greenville
an attractive site for related activities. A $22 million renovation program
was completed in the Summer of 2008.
The Knoxville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown
Knoxville, features up to a half-million square feet of space. With the
backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville ’s central U.S. location provides access to productive events and activity. Including East
Tennessee ’s largest ballroom (6 sections), the Center has up to 24
meeting areas for your convenience. Enjoy our many amenities including
in-house catering and in-house A/V and decorating contractors all within
a technologically advanced center.
Contact: Elizabeth Lyons, Director of Sales
Email: elyons@carolinefirstcenter.com
Phone: (864) 233-2562 Fax: (864) 255-8600
Contact: Leanna Belew, Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: Lbelew@kccsmg.com
Phone: (865) 522-5669 Fax: (865) 329-0422
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
New Mexico
Ohio
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Rhode ISland
Photo: D. G. Olshavsky
Pennsylvania
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St., Columbus, OH 43215
www.albuquerquecc.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 410,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
65/99,410 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, security, food and beverage, food court, audio-visual, telephone, internet,
decorating, plumbing, business center
Prime Exhibit Space: 167,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls /2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
33/75,211 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, utilities, audio-visual, internet/ telecommunications, business center
The Albuquerque Convention Center boasts nearly 600,000 sf of flexible
meeting, exhibit and lobby space, including a stunning 2,300-seat auditorium.
Culinary creations exclusively offered by SAVOR… and complimentary wireless Internet in lobby areas are just a few of the value-added amenities our
beautiful venue offers. Recent capital improvement projects include renovations of (17) meeting rooms and an upcoming facelift to interior and exterior
public areas. Located in the heart of Albuquerque’s revitalized downtown area,
the Center is within walking distance of 1,000 hotel rooms and less than 10
minutes from Albuquerque’s International airport.
The Greater Columbus Convention Center celebrated the debut of Battelle Grand,
the magnificent 74,000-square-foot multi-purpose ballroom, in 2010. The 1.7
million-square-foot facility is exhibitor friendly with 410,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space, 65 meeting rooms, exclusive caterer ARAMARK, the Food Court &
Shops, and about 3,100 parking spaces. Four hotels are connected by covered
walkway, with the 532-room Hilton Columbus Downtown to open in 2012. There
are 3,500 hotel rooms currently downtown and 22,000 offered citywide. The
facility is located in the midst of the vibrant Columbus High Five entertainment
district and about 10 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport.
Contact: Kelly Carr, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: kcarr@albuquerquecc.com
Phone: (505) 768-3870 Fax: (505) 768-3239
Contact: Sherry Chambers, CMP, Senior Director of Sales
Email: schambers@columbusconventions.com
Phone: (614) 827-2662 Fax: (614) 827-2659
One Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Tulsa Convention Center
www.coxconventioncenter.com
100 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103-3822
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
8 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
27/55,000 sf
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, security, food and beverage, telephone and internet, video conferencing
www.tulsaconvention.com
The Tulsa Convention Center is in downtown Tulsa, connected to a full-service
hotel and 10 minutes from the Tulsa International Airport. The Tulsa Convention
Center completed a renovation and expansion in December 2009. We now
offer 35 meeting rooms and the largest ballroom in Oklahoma at 30,000 sf. The
102,600 sf column-free Exhibit Halls are easily accessible with 14 loading docks
and three roll-up doors. Connected to a full-service hotel via sky bridge with 1,000
hotel rooms downtown. 10,000 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk.
Contact: Kathy Tinker, Director of Convention Sales & Marketing
Email: ktinker@smgtulsa.com
Phone: (918) 894-4260 Fax: (918) 894-4747
Contact: Tim Linville, Director of Marketing & Sales
Email: tlinville@coxconventioncenter.com
Phone: (405) 602-8500 Fax: (405) 602-8505
8
1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
One Sabin St., Providence, RI 02903
www.pittsburghcc.com
This environmentally-smart “green” Convention Center, managed by SMG,
features naturally-lighted exhibit space, 37 loading docks, and a 31,000 sf
ballroom. The building’s dynamic architectural design is like no other center
offering breath-taking views, open terraces, and a suspended roof structure. In
downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district, the Center is within steps of theaters,
cinemas, galleries, restaurants and just across the bridge from PNC Park,
home to Pirate baseball, and Heinz Field-Steelers and Panther football.
The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex offers ease and
convenience in one the Northeast’s most vibrant cities, Providence, RI. Recognized
for its green practices, the RI Convention Center offers 100,000 sf of prime exhibit
space and 37,000 sf of meeting space. It is connected to a 564-room Westin
hotel and the Providence Place mall. The 13,000-seat Dunkin’ Donuts Center
contains 76,000 sf of exhibition, assembly and meeting space and is connected
via skybridge to the RI Convention Center.
Contact: Debbie Smucker, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: dsmucker@pittsburghcc.com
Phone: (412) 325-6174 Fax: (412) 325-6104
One Exposition Drive., Greenville, SC 29607
Prime Exhibit Space: No. of Halls/Floors:
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
In-House Services: Electrical, telephone, internet, catering
www.riconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 100,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
4 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
23/36,768 sf
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, business center, utilizer, T-I lines, wireless internet, security, box
office, coat check, concessions, first-aid station
Prime Exhibit Space: 313,400 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
5 halls/2 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
53/109,562 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, audio-visual, telecommunications, utilities
Carolina First Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
35/55,530 sf
In-House Services: Food and Beverage, event staffing, electric, audio/visual, internet, security
The SMG-managed Cox Convention Center is only steps away from numerous
downtown museums and attractions, including the vibrant Bricktown dining
and entertainment district and several downtown hotels. Just 15 minutes
from the Will Rogers World Airport, this non-union facility features a 100,000
sq ft exhibit hall, 15,000-seat arena, 21 meeting rooms and a 25,000 sq ft
ballroom. On-site communication services include Cox high-speed internet
access, as well as free wireless service in designated pre-function areas.
Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Contact: John McGinn, CEM, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: jmcginn@smgricc.com
Phone: (401) 458-6001 Fax: (401) 458-6500
Tennessee
South Carolina
OKLAHOMA
Oklahoma
Cox Convention Center
www.columbusconventions.com
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St., Knoxville, TN 37902
www.carolinafirstcenter.com
280,000 sf
3 halls/2 floors
16/60,000 sf
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 119,922 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 Halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/54,000 sf
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, electric, plumbing, advertising, Internet, show decorator in-house,
hi-tech capabilities
The Carolina First Center is one of the largest exposition facilities in the
Southeast. Featuring 280,000 sf of exhibit space in three halls and a
30,000 sf ballroom, the Center is a popular regional destination for corporate meetings, tradeshows and conventions. A strong area manufacturing
economy, particularly in automotive services, has helped make Greenville
an attractive site for related activities. A $22 million renovation program
was completed in the Summer of 2008.
The Knoxville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown
Knoxville, features up to a half-million square feet of space. With the
backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville ’s central U.S. location provides access to productive events and activity. Including East
Tennessee ’s largest ballroom (6 sections), the Center has up to 24
meeting areas for your convenience. Enjoy our many amenities including
in-house catering and in-house A/V and decorating contractors all within
a technologically advanced center.
Contact: Elizabeth Lyons, Director of Sales
Email: elyons@carolinefirstcenter.com
Phone: (864) 233-2562 Fax: (864) 255-8600
Contact: Leanna Belew, Director of Sales and Marketing
Email: Lbelew@kccsmg.com
Phone: (865) 522-5669 Fax: (865) 329-0422
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Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
El Paso Convention Center
One Civic Center Plz., El Paso, TX 79901
One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054
Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
17/14,900 sf
In-House Services: Audio-visual, decorating, food and beverage, labor, security, telecommunications
www.reliantpark.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,637,058 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
Reliant Center-5 halls/1 floor
Reliant Arena-4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
61/80,000 sf
In-House Services: Telecommunications, electrical, food and beverage, security, event staffing, audio-visual
The El Paso Convention Center offers 133,000 square feet of exhibit space
(80,000 sf is column-free), three halls and 17 high-tech breakout meeting rooms.
The Convention Center is in the heart of the downtown revitalization and is a fast,
traffic-free ride from the airport. Plus with its $7.2 million of renovations to the
convention center plaza, the El Paso Convention Center offers uniquely shaded
outdoor space to take advantage of El Paso’s ideal weather year-round. Adjacent
is the Abraham Chavez Theatre which holds 2,500 and the historic Plaza Theatre
offering 2,000 seats. The McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre and Pavilion seats
1,500 in an outdoor venue surrounded by beautiful desert landscape.
Contact: Brooke Underwood, Director of Convention Development
Email: bunderwood@elpasocvb.com
Phone: (915) 534-0692 Fax: (915) 534-0687
The award-winning Puerto Rico Convention Center is the largest and most
technologically-advanced in the Caribbean. The Center provides meeting
accommodations for up to 10,000 people and offers budget-friendly amenities, beautiful surroundings, top-notch service and stunning views to make your
meeting a smooth experience. Located in San Juan, the Center is just a few
miles from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, the hotel and beach areas of
Condado and Isla Verde, the Hato Rey Business District, as well as historic Old
San Juan. Part of a master plan for a 113-acre (46 ha) urban waterfront development project, the Puerto Rico Convention Center District is being built out to
include hotels, casinos, restaurants, stores, theaters, special entertainment and
recreational amenities, as well as residential, office and commercial space.
Contact: Barbara Beaton, Director of Sales
Email: bbeaton@reliantpark.com
Phone: (832) 667-3976 Fax: (832) 667-1748
Contact: Rosa M. Luke, Associate Vice President Sales - Convention Center
Email: rluke@prcb.org
Phone: (773) 654-1758 Toll Free: 800-214-0420 (general U.S.) Fax: (773) 654-1931
Virginia
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
20/20,000 sf
In-House Services: In-house food and beverage provided by Savor by SMG; high-speed, wireless internet; audiovisual; concierge services; business center; covered parking.
Prime Exhibit Space: 102,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
35/344,000 sf
In-House Services: Business center, cyber café, data ports, connectivity throughout, informational plasma
screens throughout, full service A/V, catering, visitor information on-site.
Opening in January 2011 and located just minutes from DFW International
Airport, the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is the first phase of a
mixed-use entertainment complex on a 40-acre tract in the city’s Las Colinas
area. The facility has flexible space to serve exhibitions, conventions, meetings
and other events. Components of phase two of the project will include an entertainment venue, restaurants, and retail.
Convene at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, located in the center of
Southeastern Virginia. With 35 flexible spaces including a grand ballroom divisible
by seven and a 102,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall divisible by three. The lovely secondlevel outdoor terrace and a magnificent entrance with a descending wall of
water overlook the campus shared with Hampton Coliseum arena and a fullservice, 295-room Embassy Suites hotel. More than 3000 hotel rooms, eclectic
dining, spa, attractions, and shopping at Peninsula Town Center and the Power
Plant of Hampton Roads are within immediate proximity.
1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
www.irvingconventioncenter.com
Contact: Cheryl Calhoun, Director of Sales and Services
Email: ccalhoun@irvingconventioncenter.com
Phone: (800) 247-8464 or (972) 252-7476 Fax: (972) 257-3153
Contact: Eric Nealy, Director; Lacy Gibson, Director of Sales
Email: enealy@smgworld.com; lgibson@hamptoncvb.com
Phone: (757) 315-1610; (800) 487-8778 Fax: (757) 896-4600
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Direct Energy Centre
100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C3
www.directenergycentre.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
8 halls &
Ricoh Coliseum/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/25,000 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, data and telecommunications, utility/electrical, cleaning
The award-winning Direct Energy Centre is Canada’s largest exhibition and
convention facility, offering over 1 million square feet of contiguous space. Direct
Energy Centre is proud to be a leader in environmental stewardship incorporating
a green approach to venue management. Located in downtown Toronto, 7,700
hotel rooms are within 3 miles (5km) of our doors. Easily accessible by major
highways and only 20 minutes from the airport, the venue also boasts over 6,000
parking spots. Allstream Centre now joins Direct Energy Centre as a newly renovated facility expansion offering fully equipped meeting rooms and a sub-divisible
ballroom.
Contact: Laura Purdy, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: LPurdy@directenergycentre.com
Phone: (416) 263-3020 Fax (416) 263-3029
One Click. One Call.
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1550, Irving, Texas 75039
100 Convention Blvd., San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
www.prconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 152,700 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
29/36,926 sf
In-House Services: Business center, food and beverage, event staffing, production rigging, sound & light,
security, utilities, high-speed Internet
Reliant Park is the premier convention, tradeshow, entertainment and sports complex. Encompassing over 350 acres, with 26,000 on-site parking spaces, Reliant Park consists of major facilities including Reliant Center
(706,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space), Reliant Stadium (125,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
space) and Reliant Arena (350,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space). Reliant Park hosts
over 700 events per year. There are two airports approximately 15 minutes
and 30 minutes away from Reliant Center. A variety of full-service and limitedservice hotels surround the perimeter of Reliant Park.
Texas
Convention and Exposition Venues
toronto, Canada
Puerto Rico Convention Center
Reliant Park
www.elpasocvb.com
Guide to
Puerto rico
Texas
texas
Trade Show Executive’s
www.thehrcc.com/www.hamptoncvb.com
1-866-BOOK-SMG • www.smgworld.com
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
El Paso Convention Center
One Civic Center Plz., El Paso, TX 79901
One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054
Prime Exhibit Space: 80,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
17/14,900 sf
In-House Services: Audio-visual, decorating, food and beverage, labor, security, telecommunications
www.reliantpark.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,637,058 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
Reliant Center-5 halls/1 floor
Reliant Arena-4 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
61/80,000 sf
In-House Services: Telecommunications, electrical, food and beverage, security, event staffing, audio-visual
The El Paso Convention Center offers 133,000 square feet of exhibit space
(80,000 sf is column-free), three halls and 17 high-tech breakout meeting rooms.
The Convention Center is in the heart of the downtown revitalization and is a fast,
traffic-free ride from the airport. Plus with its $7.2 million of renovations to the
convention center plaza, the El Paso Convention Center offers uniquely shaded
outdoor space to take advantage of El Paso’s ideal weather year-round. Adjacent
is the Abraham Chavez Theatre which holds 2,500 and the historic Plaza Theatre
offering 2,000 seats. The McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre and Pavilion seats
1,500 in an outdoor venue surrounded by beautiful desert landscape.
Contact: Brooke Underwood, Director of Convention Development
Email: bunderwood@elpasocvb.com
Phone: (915) 534-0692 Fax: (915) 534-0687
The award-winning Puerto Rico Convention Center is the largest and most
technologically-advanced in the Caribbean. The Center provides meeting
accommodations for up to 10,000 people and offers budget-friendly amenities, beautiful surroundings, top-notch service and stunning views to make your
meeting a smooth experience. Located in San Juan, the Center is just a few
miles from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, the hotel and beach areas of
Condado and Isla Verde, the Hato Rey Business District, as well as historic Old
San Juan. Part of a master plan for a 113-acre (46 ha) urban waterfront development project, the Puerto Rico Convention Center District is being built out to
include hotels, casinos, restaurants, stores, theaters, special entertainment and
recreational amenities, as well as residential, office and commercial space.
Contact: Barbara Beaton, Director of Sales
Email: bbeaton@reliantpark.com
Phone: (832) 667-3976 Fax: (832) 667-1748
Contact: Rosa M. Luke, Associate Vice President Sales - Convention Center
Email: rluke@prcb.org
Phone: (773) 654-1758 Toll Free: 800-214-0420 (general U.S.) Fax: (773) 654-1931
Virginia
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
2 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
20/20,000 sf
In-House Services: In-house food and beverage provided by Savor by SMG; high-speed, wireless internet; audiovisual; concierge services; business center; covered parking.
Prime Exhibit Space: 102,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
35/344,000 sf
In-House Services: Business center, cyber café, data ports, connectivity throughout, informational plasma
screens throughout, full service A/V, catering, visitor information on-site.
Opening in January 2011 and located just minutes from DFW International
Airport, the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is the first phase of a
mixed-use entertainment complex on a 40-acre tract in the city’s Las Colinas
area. The facility has flexible space to serve exhibitions, conventions, meetings
and other events. Components of phase two of the project will include an entertainment venue, restaurants, and retail.
Convene at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, located in the center of
Southeastern Virginia. With 35 flexible spaces including a grand ballroom divisible
by seven and a 102,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall divisible by three. The lovely secondlevel outdoor terrace and a magnificent entrance with a descending wall of
water overlook the campus shared with Hampton Coliseum arena and a fullservice, 295-room Embassy Suites hotel. More than 3000 hotel rooms, eclectic
dining, spa, attractions, and shopping at Peninsula Town Center and the Power
Plant of Hampton Roads are within immediate proximity.
1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
www.irvingconventioncenter.com
Contact: Cheryl Calhoun, Director of Sales and Services
Email: ccalhoun@irvingconventioncenter.com
Phone: (800) 247-8464 or (972) 252-7476 Fax: (972) 257-3153
Contact: Eric Nealy, Director; Lacy Gibson, Director of Sales
Email: enealy@smgworld.com; lgibson@hamptoncvb.com
Phone: (757) 315-1610; (800) 487-8778 Fax: (757) 896-4600
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Direct Energy Centre
100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C3
www.directenergycentre.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 1,000,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
8 halls &
Ricoh Coliseum/1 floor
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
24/25,000 sf
In-House Services: Food and beverage, data and telecommunications, utility/electrical, cleaning
The award-winning Direct Energy Centre is Canada’s largest exhibition and
convention facility, offering over 1 million square feet of contiguous space. Direct
Energy Centre is proud to be a leader in environmental stewardship incorporating
a green approach to venue management. Located in downtown Toronto, 7,700
hotel rooms are within 3 miles (5km) of our doors. Easily accessible by major
highways and only 20 minutes from the airport, the venue also boasts over 6,000
parking spots. Allstream Centre now joins Direct Energy Centre as a newly renovated facility expansion offering fully equipped meeting rooms and a sub-divisible
ballroom.
Contact: Laura Purdy, Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: LPurdy@directenergycentre.com
Phone: (416) 263-3020 Fax (416) 263-3029
One Click. One Call.
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 1550, Irving, Texas 75039
100 Convention Blvd., San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
www.prconvention.com
Prime Exhibit Space: 152,700 sf
No. of Halls/Floors:
3 halls/3 floors
No. of Breakout Rooms/Total Sq. Ft.:
29/36,926 sf
In-House Services: Business center, food and beverage, event staffing, production rigging, sound & light,
security, utilities, high-speed Internet
Reliant Park is the premier convention, tradeshow, entertainment and sports complex. Encompassing over 350 acres, with 26,000 on-site parking spaces, Reliant Park consists of major facilities including Reliant Center
(706,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space), Reliant Stadium (125,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
space) and Reliant Arena (350,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space). Reliant Park hosts
over 700 events per year. There are two airports approximately 15 minutes
and 30 minutes away from Reliant Center. A variety of full-service and limitedservice hotels surround the perimeter of Reliant Park.
Texas
Convention and Exposition Venues
toronto, Canada
Puerto Rico Convention Center
Reliant Park
www.elpasocvb.com
Guide to
Puerto rico
Texas
texas
Trade Show Executive’s
www.thehrcc.com/www.hamptoncvb.com
1-866-BOOK-SMG • www.smgworld.com