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 3 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 3 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 4 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61602 www.hawaiiconvention.com 5 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 4 1801 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 Peoria Civic Center 201 SW Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61602 www.hawaiiconvention.com 5 www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com 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 7 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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