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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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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

19 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

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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

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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

16 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

17 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

33 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

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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

65 107,410

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

53 109,562

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

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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

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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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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

17 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

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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)

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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

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