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Trade Show Executive
Guide to
Convention
&Exposition
Venues 2014
Trade Show Executive’s
Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Dear friends and colleagues,
On behalf of over 230 facilities in nine countries, welcome to SMG’s 2014 Convention Center
Directory. We couldn’t be more proud of the newest members of the SMG family, including the
magnificent Pennsylvania Convention Center, the brand new Cleveland Convention Center and
Global Center for Health Innovation, and South Bend’s Century Center. Hopefully, this past year
has treated you and your organization well, too. With our current portfolio of 15 million square
feet of prime space, ranging from landmark venues in Chicago, Detroit and San Francisco, to
resort destinations and regional drive markets, there is still no simpler way to commence the site
selection process with the most respected ‘brand’ in facility management.
We continue to support our industry partner organizations in the trade and consumer show
sector, with an evergreen presence at IAEE, NACS, SISO and numerous others. We hope that you
will seek us out at our SMGworld Pavilions where you can easily discuss new launches or future
year rotations with our sales executives that can easily connect you through our electronic lead
distribution system called “SITEPAS”. This program is aimed at helping you secure rates, dates
and space at any or all of our facilities within a matter of days, if not hours. So many of your
colleagues have found this to be their best vehicle for venue shopping. Where appropriate,
we will immediately engage our destination marketing partners to ensure that all aspects of your
destination experience are handled seamlessly.
As always, please consider this your open invitation to call me personally if I can help you
advance your organization’s interests with the fine family of SMG managed convention and event
venues. By the same token, each of our 200 sales executives is available equally on a property
level, or as an extension of our national sales efforts.
I look forward to working with you, and to seeing you at a future industry function.
With best regards,
Gregg Caren
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTERS
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center
ALABAMA
Prime Exhibit Space
100,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
16
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
26,500
In-House Services: Catering-SAVOR, audio-visual-projection, electrical, high-speed
wireless internet, telecommunications, booth suppliesThe Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention
The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, located on the waterfront in downtown Mobile
Bay, is a state-of-the-art, 317,000 gross square foot facility that includes a 100,000 square foot
Exhibit Hall; 42,000 square feet of meeting rooms and a grand ballroom. Other amenities consist of covered and concealed loading docks, direct covered access to 1,800 parking spaces and
adjacent hotel. In addition to being functional and affordable, the Center is easily accessible by
air or ground transportation.
Address: One South Water Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Contact: Cheryl Ann Gee,
Director Sales & Marketing
Phone: (251) 208-2128
Fax: (251) 208-2150
[email protected]
www.mobileconventions.com
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center
ALASK A
Prime Exhibit Space
50,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
6
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
11,000
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.
Address: 600 W. 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact: Con Jager,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (907) 263-2850
Fax: (907) 644-2842
[email protected]
www.anchorageconventioncenters.com
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
CALIFORNIA
Prime Exhibit Space
224,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
34
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
79,000
In-House Services: Food and beverage, concessions and catering, telephone, Internet,
security, EMT, business center, audio-visual, box-office
Beautiful multi-purpose oceanfront complex featuring three exhibit halls, two theaters and an
arena-which is being transformed into the Pacific Ballroom at the Long Beach Arena. Opening
in Fall 2013, the “new” ballroom will feature a tension grid loaded with lights and sound and
is ideal for general sessions, special events, parties and additional exhibit space. Recently
completed renovations to the facility include all new restrooms, seating/conversation areas,
artwork and enhanced lighting in the public spaces, upgraded show offices as well as a palm
garden on the plaza. Long Beach is a premiere meeting destination with air access through
three airports within 30 miles and extremely accessible to all of Southern California.
Address: 300 E. Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact: Kandy Grzebyk,
Director of Sales
Phone: (562) 499-7574
Fax: (562) 499-7589
[email protected]
www.longbeachcc.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Ontario Convention Center
CALIFORNIA
Prime Exhibit Space
90,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
24
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
24,000
In-House Services: Security, food and beverage, high-speed Internet, cleaning, business
center, water, electricity
Contemporary in design and technologically advanced, the Ontario Convention Center boasts
225,000 total square feet of exhibit, meeting and function space and also includes parking
for 2,600 cars. An ideal venue for conventions, trade shows, exhibits and meetings, the Ontario
Convention Center provides a full range of technology services, including video-conferencing,
webcasting, Wi-Fi and Internet capabilities. Available are more than 2,000 hotel rooms
within walking distance to the Ontario Convention Center and 5,000 total rooms within
the city limits.
Address: 2000 E. Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764
Contact: Angela Hui,
Director of Convention Center Sales
Phone: (909) 937-3037
Fax: (909) 937-3837
[email protected]
www.discoverontariocalifornia.org
Palm Springs Convention Center
CALIFORNIA
Prime Exhibit Space
112,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
5 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Catering (on-site and off-site), audio-visual, electrical,
wireless high-speed Internet, cyber café, security, parking
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35,805
The Palm Springs Convention Center offers 112,000 sq. ft. of fully carpeted contiguous
exhibit space. The 18,000 sq. ft. lobby features magnificent views of Mt. San Jacinto and a
nearby park with demonstration gardens of desert landscaping. The 410-room Renaissance
Palm Springs Hotel is connected to the center and offers an additional 30,000 sq. ft. of
space. With over 1,600 guestrooms within walking distance, a vibrant downtown village
3 blocks away, and incredible year-round weather, Palm Springs is the perfect pedestrianfriendly destination. Five minutes away is Palm Springs International Airport.
Address: 277 N. Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs, CA 92262
COLORADO
Contact: Rick Leson,
Director of Sales
Phone: (760) 322-8402
Fax: (760) 778-4102
[email protected]
www.palmspringscc.com
Colorado Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
584,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
63
No. of Halls/Floors
6 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
100,000
In-House Services: Centerplate catering, electrical, Internet, telecommunications, audio-visual,
business center, gift shop
Located within walking distance of over 8,000 hotel rooms and numerous downtown Denver
restaurants, the Colorado Convention Center provides one of the most state-of-the-art userfriendly buildings in the industry. On the exhibit level, six individual halls and outdoor terraces
offer extraordinary views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. In addition, the
Colorado Convention Center is home to the 5,000-seat Bellco Theatre, which has established
a reputation for being one of the most versatile and attractive theatres in Denver Metro.
Address: 700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
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Contact: Rich Carollo,
Director of Sales and Marketing
Phone: (303) 228-8022
Fax: (303) 228-8103
[email protected]
www.denverconvention.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
James L. Knight Center / Miami Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
28,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: HD webcasting and teleconferencing, ticket takers/ushers,
meeting concierge, EMT, A/V, food and beverage, security, high-speed Wi-Fi, dockage
FLORIDA
20
15,000
The James L. Knight International Center is a world-class multipurpose entertainment, meeting
and convention complex located in the heart of downtown Miami’s financial district just 7 miles
from Miami Intl. Airport. The center is comprised of the 5,000-seat James L. Knight Center
Theater, the 28,000 square foot dividable Miami Convention Center, the Miami Conference
Center and the Hyatt Regency Miami. The Conference Center offers a 444-seat auditorium,
a 117-seat lecture hall and 20 variable meeting rooms while the Hyatt Regency Miami features
612 rooms and an additional 34,000 square feet of variable meeting space.
Address: 400 SE Second Avenue
Miami, FL33131
Contact: Amy Issersohn,
Senior Sales Manager
Phone: (305) 416-5970
Fax: (305) 350-7910
[email protected]
www.jlkc.com
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
FLORIDA
Prime Exhibit Space
20,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
4
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
3,600
In-House Services: Audio-visual, security, custom riser seating and staging, catering, electric,
advertising, production rigging
Resting along the shores of the beautiful Charlotte Harbor sits the state-of-the-art 44,000
square foot multi-purpose facility. The non-union center features panoramic views from the
20,000 square foot carpeted main hall, great lawn, and terrace in addition to 4 high tech meeting rooms all with free wireless Internet and free parking. The halfway point between Tampa
and Ft. Myers, downtown Punta Gorda offers 540 hotel rooms adjacent from the center,
small town charm and flavor along with 3 airports all within 40 minutes.
Address: 75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Contact: Sandy Darna,
Director or Sales and Event Services
Phone: (941) 833-5443
Fax: (941) 833-5451
[email protected]
www.charlotteharborecc.com
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
GEORGIA
Prime Exhibit Space
100,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
21
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
50,000
In-House Services: Security, first-aid, telecommunications, catering services by SAVOR…
Savannah, Internet, audio-visual, electric
The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, like its namesake, blends the best of
the Old South and the New South by combining the legendary allure of Savannah with stateof-the-art meeting space. The 330,000 square foot center features a 100,000 square foot
divisible exhibit hall, 50,000 square feet of mult-media function space including a 25,000
square foot ballroom, 17 meeting rooms and a 367-seat auditorium.
Address: One International Drive,
P.O. Box 248, Savannah, GA 31402
Contact: Fredia Brady,
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (912) 447-4000
Fax: (912) 447-4722
[email protected]
www.savtcc.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
ILLINOIS
Convention and Exposition Venues
McCormick Place
Prime Exhibit Space
2,600,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
173
No. of Halls/Floors
8 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
600,000
In-House Services: Telecommunications, Internet, food and beverage, on-site parking,
free Wi-Fi
Located on Chicago’s lakefront, McCormick Place, the largest exhibition and meeting facility
in North America, is comprised of four state-of-the-art buildings, the North, South, West and
the Lakeside Center. Along with the attached Hyatt Regency hotel, McCormick Place offers
2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, 173 meeting rooms, the 4,249-seat Arie Crown Theater
and one of the largest ballrooms in the world, all within minutes of downtown Chicago.
Address: 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
ILLINOIS
Contact: Adrienne Tiritilli,
Director of Sales
Phone: (312) 791-7000
Fax: (312) 791-6388
[email protected]
www.mccormickplace.com
Navy Pier Chicago
Prime Exhibit Space
170,000+ sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
36
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
44,000
In-House Services: Food and beverage, utilities (plumbing, communications, high-speed
Internet, valet parking, coat and baggage check, medical services, audio-visual
Built in 1916 as part of Daniel Burnham’s famed Plan of Chicago, Navy Pier boasts the ultimate
in space flexibility, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled amenities in a spectacular and
truly unique lakefront setting. Festival Hall has thirty-six flexible meeting rooms and 170,000
sq. ft. of functional space divisible into two halls. The Historic Grand Ballroom (18,000 sf),
Lakeview Terrace (15,000 sf) and Rooftop Terrace (8,000 sf) offer beautiful lake views.
Complete your Navy Pier experience with distinctive catering, exceptional service, on-site
enclosed parking for 1,600 vehicles, and dozens of restaurants, shops and attractions.
Address: 600 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
ILLINOIS
Contact: Arn Alstrom,
Sales Manager
Phone: (312) 595-5300
Fax: (312) 595-5275
[email protected]
www.navypier.com/events
Peoria Civic Center
Prime Exhibit Space
110,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
25
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
45,000
In-House Services: On-site catering and concessions with Centerplate, audio-visual, security,
high-speed Internet, telephone, business center
The Peoria Civic Center is located in Peoria, Illinois, halfway between Chicago, IL and St. Louis,
MO; the largest downstate events facility. Our state-of-the-art facilities include 110,000 square
feet of exhibit hall space, a new 27,000 square foot ballroom, 16 additional meeting rooms, a
2,200-seat Theater and a 12,000-seat arena, all under one roof. The downtown location is just
10 minutes from the new Peoria International Airport, surrounded by 1,000 hotel rooms with
over 4,000 rooms nearby. Check our website to see what is playing in Peoria!
Address: 201 SW Jefferson Avenue
Peoria, IL 61602
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Contact: Robin Barnes,
Director of Convention Sales
Phone: (309) 680-3517
Fax: (309) 673-9223
[email protected]
www.peoriaciviccenter.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
The Centre
INDIANA
Prime Exhibit Space
36,300 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Audio-visual, food and beverage, event coordinators,
production manager, telephone, wireless Internet, exhibitor services
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26,000
The Centre is a state-of-the-art, 280,000 square foot multi-purpose facility with a carpeted
exhibit hall, ballroom, 12 meeting rooms and an impressive 2,550-seat auditorium. Evansville,
the third largest city in the state of Indiana, is on the southern border located along the Ohio
River. Great flexibility allows The Centre to accommodate groups of many sizes. 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!
Address: 715 Locust Street
Evansville, IN 47708
Contact: Jennifer Egli,
Director of Conference Sales & Marketing
Phone: (812) 435-5770 x202
Fax: (812) 435-5500
Baton Rouge River Center
[email protected]
www.smgevansville.com
LOUISIANA
Prime Exhibit Space
70,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Utilities, catering/concessions, telecommunications, in-house
staff-custodial, ushers, ticket takers, medical, security, 2 show offices
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24,500
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Baton Rouge River Center expansion
has completely transformed downtown Baton Rouge. The entire complex, including the 10,000seat arena and the 1,900-seat Theatre for Performing Arts, as well as the Grand Ballroom and
exhibition hall, includes more than 200,000 square feet. The River Center’s Exhibition Hall
offers 70,000 square feet of unobstructed floor space, meeting rooms, concession and kitchen
facilities. The exhibition hall can be combined with the arena to create more than 100,000
square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
Address: 275 S. River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact: Rhonda Ruffino,
Director of Sales
Phone: (225) 389-3030
Fax: (225) 389-4954
Cobo Center
[email protected]
www.brrivercenter.com
MICHIGAN
Prime Exhibit Space
723,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
96
No. of Halls/Floors
5 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
250,000
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 IT Dept.
Located on the bank of the Detroit River, the international border between Detroit and Windsor,
Ontario, Canada. With one of the largest contiguous exhibit spaces in the U.S. at 723,000
square feet in four halls, a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 30,000 square foot atrium overlooking the river, Cobo offers outstanding scenery and flexibility. The People Mover monorail
provides the convenience of connecting Cobo to downtown hotels and attractions.
Address: 1 Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48226
Contact: Tom Albrecht,
Director of Sales
Phone: (313) 877-8214
Fax: (313) 877-8577
[email protected]
www.cobocenter.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
MICHIGAN
Convention and Exposition Venues
DeVos Place®
Prime Exhibit Space
202,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
26
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
33,171
In-House Services: Electrical, plumbing, food services, security, cleaning, telephone, Internet,
box office, audio-visual
DeVos Place® is ideally equipped to host meetings, conventions, trade shows, performing
arts and touring events, often simultaneously. The multi-level 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 2,404seat performing arts theater.
Address: 303 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
O
NEW MEXIC
Contact:
Sales Department
Phone: (616) 742-6500
Fax: (616) 742-6590
[email protected]
www.devosplace.org
Albuquerque Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
167,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Catering exclusively by SAVOR, utilities, audio-visual, internet
and telecommunications, security, riser seating and staging, business center
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75,211
The Albuquerque Convention Center boasts nearly 600,000 square-feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space including a stunning 2,300-seat auditorium. 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. We are proud
to announce the completion of Phase I of our $20 million renovation project which includes
a complete renovation of our kitchen, ballroom and increasing our wireless internet access
points and L.E.D. lighting.
Address: 401 2nd St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
NEW YORK
Contact: Becky A. Ellis, CMP,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (505) 768-3870
Fax: (505) 768-3239
[email protected]
www.albuquerquecc.com
The Oncenter
Prime Exhibit Space
65,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
10
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/1 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
6,000
In-House Services: On-site catering, audio-visual, security, complimentary wireless Internet
The Oncenter is one of the premier meeting facilities in the Northeast, focusing on delivering
superior levels of service and quality. Our venues are composed of the Convention Center, War
Memorial Arena and Civic Center Theaters. Our spacious Convention Center offers you 99,000
sq. ft. of everything you could ever need for your next event — whether it’s open spaces for
large trade shows or events, or smaller breakout meeting rooms. The Convention Center also
boasts an elegant 15,000-square foot ballroom, beautiful atrium and main lobby areas as well
as an attached 1,000 car garage. Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, The Oncenter
is only minutes from superior dining experiences, a multitude of overnight accommodations,
entertainment entities and world class shopping.
Address: 800 S. State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
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Contact: Jody Harris,
Director of Convention Services
Phone: (315) 435-8000
Fax: (315) 435-8099
[email protected]
www.oncenter.org
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Cleveland Convention Center and
Global Center for Health Innovation
OHIO
Prime Exhibit Space
225,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
35
No. of Halls/Floors
3
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
92,000
In-House Services: Audio-visual, security, F&B (Levy Restaurants), high speed Internet,
building services (Aramark), electric (Edlen)
The Global Center for Health Innovation displays the future of healthcare presented on four
themed floors and serves health and healthcare innovation, technology, education and commerce through state-of-the-art spaces, programs, and virtual offerings. Located adjacent to
the Global Center, the Cleveland Convention Center includes 225,000 sf of Class A exhibit
space divisible into three exhibition halls, 35 meeting rooms, a 17-bay truck loading dock,
and a 32,000 sf column free ballroom with spectacular views from the Cleveland lakefront.
Address: 1 St. Clair Avenue NE
Cleveland, OH 44114
Contact: Dave Johnson,
Director of Marketing
Phone: (216) 920-1437
Fax: (216) 920-1451
[email protected]
www.clevcc.com
Greater Columbus Convention Center
OHIO
Prime Exhibit Space
410,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
5 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Electrical, security, food and beverage, food court, audio-visual,
telephone, high speed Internet, decorating, plumbing, business center
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107,410
Featuring one of the Midwest’s largest multipurpose ballrooms — 74,000-square-foot Battelle
Grand with its stunning ceiling with multiple LED color combinations — the exhibitor-friendly
GCCC offers 1.7 million square feet of flexible space, 65 meeting rooms, 3,376 parking spaces,
complimentary Wi-Fi in concourse and meeting rooms as well as on-site food court and shops.
Five hotels are connected by covered walkway, including the new Hilton. Columbus offers
3,788 hotel rooms downtown and 25,932 citywide. Located by the arena and Short North
Arts Districts, GCCC is about 10 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport.
Address: 400 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
PENNSYLVA
NIA
Contact: Sherry Chambers, CMP,
Senior Director of Sales
Phone: (614) 827-2662
Fax: (614) 827-2659
[email protected]
www.columbusconventions.com
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
313,400 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
5 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Food and beverage, audio-visual, telecommunications, utilities
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109,562
Pittsburgh was named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s top 20 great
places to visit in 2012. One of the reasons is its unique architecture including the environmentally-smart “green” David L. Lawrence Convention Center which is owned by the Sports &
Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh & Allegheny County and is managed by SMG. This 1.5 million
square foot facility features 313,000 square feet of exhibit space, 37 loading docks, 53 meeting
rooms and a 31,000 square foot ballroom. The building’s dynamic architectural design offers
breath-taking views, open terraces, and a suspended roof structure.
Address: 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Contact: Debbie Smucker,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (412) 325-6174
Fax: (412) 325-6104
[email protected]
www.pittsburghcc.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
PENNSYLVA
Pennsylvania Convention Center
NIA
Prime Exhibit Space
679,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
82
No. of Halls/Floors
7 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
240,542
In-House Services: Audio-visual, food and beverage, security, electrical, plumbing,
telecommunications, high speed Internet, housekeeping and set up, FedEx, digital advertising
The Pennsylvania Convention Center located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia offers
over one million sf of meeting and exhibit space including 82 meeting rooms and provides bestin-class experience for meetings, trade shows and conventions. Our Convention Center offers
the largest contiguous exhibit space in the northeastern United States with 528,000 sf and
has the largest convention center ballroom on the east coast. The 34,960 sq. ft. Grand Hall
was built into the Historic Victorian Reading Railroad Train Shed.
Address: 1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact: Stephanie M. Boyd, Vice President,
Sales, Marketing & Convention Services
Phone: (215) 418-4759
Fax: (215) 418-4861
[email protected]
www.paconvention.com
RHODE ISLA
ND
Rhode Island Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
100,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
23
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
37,000
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, business center, wireless Internet, security,
box office, coat check, concessions, first-aid station
The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex stands in the heart of the city, and
includes the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (DDC) and
the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. The Complex is located within one mile of 2,200 hotel
rooms, and a total of 5,500 rooms are available in the Greater Providence area. A key feature
of the RICC is its connection to the DDC, the area’s premier events arena, the 564-room Omni
Providence, and Providence Place, a downtown mall offering more than 170 shopping, dining
and entertainment options.
Address: One Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
Contact: John McGinn, CEM,
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (401) 458-6001
Fax: (401) 458-6500
[email protected]
www.riconvention.com
SOUTH CAR
OLINA
Charleston Area Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
102,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
21
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
15,810
In-House Services: Audio-visual services are provided by Production Design Associates,
catering provided by Centerplate and the Embassy Suites Convention Center, 24 complimentary
hard-wired Internet kiosks provided throughout the convention center
The Charleston Area Convention Center Campus, the largest of its class in the Southeast,
is the perfect setting for high-energy trade shows or for more intimate corporate meetings
and events. Located minutes from Charleston International Airport and a short shuttle ride
to the Historic District, the campus provides a centrally located, focused environment for
maximizing attendance, while ensuring a successful and memorable program or event.
Address: 5001 Coliseum Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Contact: Bobby Pilch,
Citywide Convention Sales Manager
Phone: (843) 805-3105
Fax: (843) 853-0444
[email protected]
www.meetcharleston.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
LINA
SOUTH CARO
Convention and Exposition Venues
TD Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
280,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/2 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
In-House Services: Electrical, telephone, Internet, catering
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60,000
TD Convention Center is one of the nation’s largest convention and meeting facilities, featuring
280,000 square feet of exhibit space and 60,000 square feet of conference space including a
30,000 sf ballroom. With a recently completed $22 million enhancement, the TD Convention
Center continues to offer unbeatable flexibility and value to people hosting any type of event.
Centrally located between Atlanta and Charlotte, the TD Convention Center is a popular
regional destination for corporate meetings, trade shows, banquets and special events.
Address: One Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
TENNESSEE
Contact: Elizabeth Lyons,
Director of Sales
Phone: (864) 233-2562
Fax: (864) 255-8600
[email protected]
www.tdconventioncenter.com
Knoxville Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
120,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
24
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
54,000
In-House Services: Catering, audio-visual, electric, plumbing, Internet, show decorator,
hi-tech capabilities
The Knoxville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Knoxville and set in
the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, is within walking distance to the University of
Tennessee and minutes from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Technical Corridor. We
are conveniently situated 12 miles from the airport at the intersection of I-40 and I-75, placing
us within one day’s drive of over 50% of the nation’s population. Our 30,000 sf ballroom is the
largest in East Tennessee, and there are up to 24 breakout spaces.
Address: 701 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
TEXAS
Contact: Rebecca Williams,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (865) 522-5669
Fax: (865) 329-0422
[email protected]
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com
El Paso Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space
80,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
17
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
14,900
In-House Services: Audio-visual, decorating, food and beverage, labor, security, telecom.
The El Paso Convention Center offers 133,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space (80,000 sq. ft. is columnfree), three halls and 17 high-tech breakout meeting rooms. Located in the heart of downtown
revitalization, it is a fast, traffic-free ride from the airport. $7.2 million of renovations to the
Convention Center Plaza offers uniquely shaded outdoor space to take advantage of El Paso’s
ideal weather year-round. Additionally, increased internet bandwidth allows us to offer facilitywide Wi-Fi services. 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 a beautiful desert landscape.
Address: One Civic Center Plaza
El Paso, TX 79901
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Contact: Brooke Underwood,
Director of Convention Development
Phone: (915) 534-0692
Fax: (915) 534-0687
[email protected]
www.visitelpaso.com
Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
Convention and Exposition Venues
Irving Convention Center
TEXAS
Prime Exhibit Space
50,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
20
No. of Halls/Floors
2 halls/3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
20,000
In-House Services: In-house food and beverage provided by SAVOR by SMG, high-speed wireless Internet, audio-visual, concierge services, business center, covered parking
Located just minutes from DFW International Airport, the 275,000 square foot Irving
Convention Center at Las Colinas is part of a mixed-use entertainment district on 40 acres
in the Las Colinas Urban Center. The facility’s highly flexible, stacked design allows it to host
several different types of events concurrently, and the building’s unique architecture, vertical
design and interior finish create a new niche in the marketplace.
Address: 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Contact: Cheryl Calhoun,
Phone: (800) 247-8464 or
Irving, TX 75039
Director of Sales & Services (972) 252-7476 Fax: (972) 401-7729
Reliant Park
[email protected]
www.irvingconventioncenter.com
TEXAS
Prime Exhibit Space
1,637,058 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms 59/78,000 total sf
No. of Halls/Floors
Reliant Park - 5 halls/1 floor; Reliant Arena - 4 halls/1 floor
In-House Services: Telecommunications, electrical, food and beverage, security,
event staffing, audio-visual
Reliant Park is the premier convention, trade show, 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 limited-service hotels surround
the perimeter of Reliant Park.
Address: One Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054
Contact: Barbara Beaton,
Director of Sales
Phone: (832) 667-3976
Fax: (832) 667-1748
Hampton Roads Convention Center
[email protected]
www.reliantpark.com
VIRGINIA
Prime Exhibit Space
102,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
35
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
344,000
In-House Services: Internet connectivity throughout, information plasma screens
and visitor information desk on premises, full service A/V on site, full service catering,
free parking, connected headquarters hotel and adjacent 84,000 sq. ft. arena
Convene at the Hampton Roads Convention Center located in the center of Coastal Virginia. A
divisible grand ballroom and the 102,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall are among 35 flexible spaces ideal
for trade shows, gala events, and major conventions. A descending wall of water greets guests
at the grand entrance and a second-level outdoor terrace overlooks the campus shared with
Hampton Coliseum arena and a 295-room Embassy Suites hotel. Nearly 3,000 hotel rooms,
eclectic dining, attractions, shopping and a spa are located within immediate proximity.
Address: 1610 Coliseum Dr. Contact: Sallie Grant-DiVenuti, Executive Director, [email protected], (800) 487-8778, www.visithampton.com
Hampton, VA 23666
Shannon Perry, Director of Sales & Event Service, [email protected], (757) 315-1610, www.thehrcc.com
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Trade Show Executive’s Guide to
PUERTO RICO
Convention and Exposition Venues
Puerto Rico Convention Center Pedro Rosselló
Prime Exhibit Space
152,700 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
28
No. of Halls/Floors
3 halls, 3 floors
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
77,138
In-House Services: Business center, food and beverage, event staffing, production rigging,
sound and light, security, high-speed Internet
The award-winning Puerto Rico Convention Center Pedro Rosselló is the largest and most technologically advanced in the Caribbean. It provides meeting accommodations for up to 10,000
people and offers budget-friendly amenities, beautiful views, and top-notch service to make
your meeting a smooth experience. Located in San Juan, the center is just a few miles from
the airport and historic Old San Juan. Most importantly, the convention center is now part of
the Bahía Urbana, a vibrant, one-of-a-kind waterfront development of residences, commercial
space, restaurants, hotels, and cultural and recreational activities facilities.
Address: 100 Convention Blvd.
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
NADA
TORONTO, CA
Contact: Rosa M. Luke,
National Sales Director
Phone: (773) 654-1758
Fax: (773) 654-1931
[email protected]
www.prcconvention.com
Direct Energy Centre
Prime Exhibit Space
1,000,000 sf
No. of Halls/Floors
No. of Breakout Rooms 24/25,000 total sf
8 halls & Ricoh Coliseum/1 floor
In-House Services: Food and beverage, data and telecom., utility/electrical, cleaning
The award-winning Direct Energy Centre is Canada’s largest exhibition and convention
facility, offering over 1 million sq. ft. of contiguous space. Direct Energy Centre is 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. The centre
is easily accessible by major highways and only 20 minutes from the airport. Connected via
pedestrian pathway is Allstream Centre offering fully equipped meeting rooms and a subdivisible ballroom. Opening in 2015, a new on-site hotel adjacent to Allstream Centre will offer
400 guestrooms.
Address: 100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON Canada M6K 3C3
JAMAICA
Contact: Laura Purdy,
Director of Sales & Marketing
Phone: (416) 263-3020
Fax: (416) 263-3029
[email protected]
www.directenergycentre.com
Montego Bay Convention Centre
Prime Exhibit Space
86,000 sf
No. of Breakout Rooms
9
No. of Halls/Floors
4 halls/1 floor
Breakout Room Total Sq. Ft.
9,737
In-House Services: Audio-visual, global broadcast and teleconferencing, telecommunications,
wireless Internet, fiber optic cabling, catering, business center, 500 parking spaces
Montego Bay Convention Centre is the Caribbean’s newest offering to the convention and
conference industry. The 142,146 sq. ft. centre is conveniently placed along the elegant
corridor of Rose Hall, Montego Bay. It is close to over 4,000 luxury hotel rooms, a full
service medical facility, 5 shopping centres, 3 world championship golf courses and just
a short 15-minute ride from the Sangster International Airport. Situated on approximately
9.3 hectares of land, Montego Bay Convention Centre boasts a 57,525 sq. ft. exhibition
hall, a 18,471 sq. ft. grand ballroom and 9,737 sq. ft. of meeting space.
Address: Half Moon P.O. Box 4058, Rose
Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica W.I.
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Contact: Dittie Guise,
General Manager
Phone: (876) 622-9330-2
Fax: (876) 622-9360
[email protected]
www.mobaycentre.com
Featured SMG Venues
Albuquerque Convention Center
(Albuquerque, NM)
www.albuquerquecc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
James L. Knight Center /
Miami Convention Center (Miami, FL)
www.jlkc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center
(Mobile, AL)
www.mobileconventions.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Knoxville Convention Center
(Knoxville, TN)
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Baton Rouge River Center
(Baton Rouge, LA)
www.brrivercenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Long Beach Convention
& Entertainment Center (Long Beach)
www.longbeachcc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Centre
(Evansville, IN)
www.smgevansville.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
McCormick Place
(Chicago, IL)
www.mccormickplace.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charleston Area Convention Center
(North Charleston, SC)
www.meetcharleston.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Montego Bay Convention Centre
(Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica W.I.)
www.mobaycentre.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charlotte Harbor Event
& Conference Center (Punta Gorda, FL)
www.charlotteharborecc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Navy Pier Chicago
(Chicago, IL)
www.navypier.com/events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleveland Convention Center and Global Center
for Health Innovation (Cleveland, OH)
www.clevcc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The Oncenter
(Syracuse, NY)
www.oncenter.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cobo Center
(Detroit, MI)
www.cobocenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ontario Convention Center
(Ontario, CA)
www.discoverontariocalifornia.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Colorado Convention Center
(Denver, CO)
www.denverconvention.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Palm Springs Convention Center
(Palm Springs, CA)
www.palmspringscc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
(Pittsburgh, PA)
www.pittsburghcc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Pennsylvania Convention Center
(Philadelphia, PA)
www.paconvention.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center
(Anchorage, AK)
www.anchorageconventioncenters.com . . . . . . . . 3
Peoria Civic Center
(Peoria, IL)
www.peoriaciviccenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DeVos Place®
(Grand Rapids, MI)
www.devosplace.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Puerto Rico Convention Center
Pedro Rosselló (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
www.prcconvention.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Direct Energy Centre
(Toronto, ON Canada)
www.directenergycentre.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reliant Park
(Houston, TX)
www.reliantpark.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
El Paso Convention Center
(El Paso, TX)
www.visitelpaso.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rhode Island Convention Center
(Providence, RI)
www.riconvention.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Greater Columbus Convention Center
(Columbus, OH)
www.columbusconventions.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Savannah International Trade
& Convention Center (Savannah, GA)
www.savtcc.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hampton Roads Convention Center
(Hampton, VA)
www.thehrcc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TD Convention Center
(Greenville, SC)
www.tdconventioncenter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Irving Convention Center
(Irving, TX)
www.irvingconventioncenter.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Dena'ina Civic and
Convention Center
Egan Convention Center
Lynnwood Convention Center
Ogden Eccles Conference Center
Salt Palace Convention Center
South Towne Expo Center
Fresno Convention Center
Moscone Convention Center
Valdez Hall
Ontario Convention Center
Long Beach Convention Center
Baja Center
Palm Springs Convention Center
Colorado Convention Center
Albuquerque Convention Center
Cox Convention Center (Okl. City)
Irving Convention Center
El Paso Convention Center
To inquire about any or all SMGmanaged Convention Centers contact:
Gregg Caren at 1-866-BOOK-SMG
(866-266-5764) or
[email protected]
www.smgworld.com
Peoria Civic Center
Iowa State Center
Sioux Falls Convention Center
Pershing Center Exhibition Hall
Kansas Expocentre
Cox Business Center (Tulsa)
DeVos Place
The Centre, Evansville
McCormick Place
Festival Hall
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Jamaica
Montego Bay
Convention Centre
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Convention Center
Miami Convention and Conference Center
Broward County Convention Center
Osceola Heritage Park
Prime F. Osborn Convention Center
Jekyll Island Convention Center
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
TD Convention Center
Charleston Area Convention Center
Wilmington Convention Center
Florence Civic Center
Knoxville Convention Center
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
Meadowlands Convention Center
Atlantic City Convention Center & Boardwalk Hall
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Wildwoods Convention Center
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Century Center
The Hall at the Dow Event Center
Cobo Center
SeaGate Convention Centre
Direct Energy Centre & Allstream
m Centre
Cleveland Convention Center
Global Center for Health Innovation
Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Oncenter
DCU Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
Nassau County Expo Center
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