Convention Center Construction Update.

CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Convention Center                    square feet  square feet
                                     of exhibit   of theatre-
                                     space        style space

Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference     105,809      78,576


		

		

		

		

		

		
		
			



		
		
		
		
		
	

Center

Aberdeen, Scotland
Brian Horsburgh
Phone: 44 (0) 1224 824824
Fax: 44 (0) 1224 825276
E-mail: aecc@aecc.co.uk
Web address: www.aecc.co.uk
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference
Center is investing $18 million in
a major expansion and
redevelopment project, which is
scheduled for completion by early
2003.

Austin Convention Center             289,397      37,634

Austin, Texas
Keith J. Purcell
Phone: 800-GO-AUSTIN, ext. 7211
Fax: 512-583-7210
E-mail: kpurcell@austintexas.org
Web address: www.austintexas.org
Austin, Texas is ready for more
events than ever. Our Convention
Center has now doubled in size to
nearly 90,000 gross square feet.
We have 16 hotel brands downtown,
plus a new 800-room Hilton
(scheduled for completion in
January 2004). Step outside the
Convention Center and into the
heart of the city overflowing
with music, culture, and
entertainment.
Dining and dancing
are just down the street in the
Warehouse District, or find live
music and lots of fun over on
Sixth Street. Plus, the Capitol
Building, Town Lake, beautiful
theatres and museums are all
within walking distance of your
next meeting.

Bayfront Plaza Convention Center &   79,200       79,000
Corpus Christi Arena

Corpus Christi, Texas
Martha Kleine
Phone: 361-887-1888
Fax: 361-887-9023
E-mail: mkleine@cctexas.org
Web address:
www.corpuschristicvb.com
In november we break ground on our
convention center expansion and
renovation. Current space of
20,000 will increase to 330,000.
A new multi-purpose arena is also
breaking ground in November and
when completed will seat 10,000
people. Both to be completed in
October 2004.

Bolse Center                         87,000       62,000

Bolse, Idaho
Terry Kopp
Phone: 208-344-7777
Fax: 208-344-6236
E-mail: tkopp@boisecvb.org
Web address: www.boise.org
Boise offers first-class
accommodations, to entertainment,
exciting activities, and fine
dining, all at a affordable
prices. Our downtown convention
center, Boise Centre on the Grove,
features over 50,000 square feet
of flexible meeting space.
Groundbreaking for an expansion of
the facility is expected this
summer with completion slated for
spring 2004. The expansion will
add 85,000 square feet of flexible
function space, including three
exhibit halls and up to 15
meeting rooms. The exciting
outdoor recreation opportunities,
execellent meeting facilities, and
dedicated staff at the Boise
Convention and Visitors Bureau and
Boise Centre on the Grove will
ensure your meeting is a success
in Boise.

Boston Convention & Exhibition       516,000      4,000
Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Francis X. Joyce
Phone: 617-954-2000
Fax: 617-954-2125
E-mail: info@mccahome.com
Web address: www.mccahome.com
The BCEC is located on the South
Boston Waterfront, just minutes
from Logan Airport and popular
attractions.

Cobb Galleria Centre                 144,000      n/a

Atlanta, Georgia
Marcie Tanner
Phone: 770-989-5007
Fax: 770-955-7719
E-mail: mtanner@cobbgalleria.com
Web address: www.cobbgalleria.com
Experience the newly expanded Cobb
Galleria Centre, with 320,000
square feet of exhibition,
banquet, and meeting space just
minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Colorado Convention Center           584,000      5,000

Denver, Colorado
Richard Scharf
Phone: 800-480-2010
Fax: 303-892-1636
E-mail: rscharf@dmcvb.org
Web address: www.denver.org
Denver's doubling The Colorado
Convention Center is undergoing a
$300 million expansion that will
double the size of the building.
When completed in December 2004,
the complete facility will offer
584,000 square feet of exhibit
space on one level; 100,000 square
feet of meetings rooms on one
level; a 35,000-square-foot
ballroom; a new 50,000-square-foot
ballroom with 18 walls that can
provide literally hundreds of
configurations and a new
5,000-seat lecture hall. Across
the street, a new 1,100-room, $300
million Hyatt headquarters hotel
will be built to open in late
2005.

Congress -- Center Mannheim          32,290       64,580

Mannheim, Germany
M. Mauge
Phone: 0049-621-4106120
Fax: 0049-621-4106200
E-mail: m.mauge@mkt.de
Web address: congress-mannheim.de
A renovation of the 100-year-old
Congress Center Rosengarten
includes state-of-the-art
technical equipment, air
conditioning, and high-tech
lighting.

Dallas Convention Center             1.1 million  500,000

Dallas, Texas
Dick Martinez
Phone: 214-571-1030
Fax: 214-571-1008
E-mail: dmartinez@dallascvb.com
Web address: www.dallasmeetings.com
The Dallas convention Center, which
debuted its $130 million expansion
and renovation in Setember, is
newer, bigger, and better than
ever, says Dallas Convention &
Visitors Bureau President Dave
Whitney. It boasts the largest,
singular, column-free exhibit hall
(203,000 square feet) in the
world, elevated above a light rail
system serving the center; a
million-plus square feet of
exhibit area (726,726 is
contiguous, prime, same-level
space); 226,000 square feet of
pre-function lobby space; new
front entry lobby with inside
corridor access to all exhibit
halls and renovated meetings
rooms; state-of-the-art technology
throughout; exterior and interior
circulation improvements; and
additional features.

Galveston Island Convention Center   120,000      43,000
at The San Luis Resort

Galveston Island, Texas
Christa Buggey
Phone: 866-505-4456 ext, 128
Fax: 409-765-8611
E-mail: cbuggey@galvestoncvb.com
Web address: www.galvestoncvb.com
The Galveston Island Convention
Center at The San Luis Resort is
an easy to reach destination
that's perfect for corporate or
association meetings. Located 45
minutes from Houston, Texas, this
new state-of-the-art convention
center will be open for business
in May 2004. Features include a
dramatic beachfront settings with
breath-takings views of the Gulf
of Mexico. The Center is located
in a resort setting which includes
hotels, restaurants, and
outstanding leisure time
activities. Over 750 hotel rooms
are adjacent to the new Center
with another 700 within two miles.

Gaylord Opryland Texas Resort and    400,000      5,521
Convention Center

Grapevine, Texas
Robert McPherrin
Phone: 817-410-4033
Fax: 817-410-4033
E-mail:
rmcpherrin@gaylordhotels.com
Web address:
www.gaylordoprylandtexas.com
Opening in April 2004, Gaylord
Opryland Texas offers Texas
landscapes under glass, expansive
convention space, and exciting
entertainment for a unique
experience unlike any other.

George R. Brown Convention Center    853,000      423,000

Houston, Texas
Sallynda Montz
Phone: 713-853-8042
Fax: 713-853-8090
E-mail:
sallynda.montz@cityofhouston.net
Web address:
www.houstonconventionctr.com
The GRBCC is expanding to 853,000
square feet of exhibit space and
123,000 square feet of meeting
room space. Also, the new Hilton
Americas Hotel providing 1,200
rooms will connect hrough skywalks
on two levels to the GRBCC.

Georgia International Convention     150,000      150,000
Center

College Park, Georgia
Brenda Wilson
Phone: 770-997-3566
Fax: 770-994-8559
E-mail: bwilson@gicc.com
Web address: www.gicc.com
Exhibit Space: The new facility
offers 150,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space. Until the new
building is completed, 112,000
square feet of prime exhibit space
is available in the current
building. Meeting Space: The new
facility offers 16,000 square feet
of meeting space, three executive
boardrooms, and a 40,000-square-
foot ballroom. Currently, 30,000
square feet of meeting space is
available. Completion Date. April
2003. Cost of Project: $95 million.
Hotels: Four hotels offering 2,000
hotel rooms within walking
distance. Airport: The Hartsfield
International Airport is a quarter
of a mile away.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special  150,000      60,000
Events Center

Greensboro, North Carolina
Matt Brown
Phone: 336-373-7406
Fax: 336-373-2170
E-mail:
matt.brown@ci.greensboro.nc.us
Web address:
www.greensborocoliseum.com
One stop shop...offering
computerized housing bureau, site
inspections, registrations
assistance, brochures, discount
coupons, publicity assistance, tour
itineraries, spouse programs, and
personalized assistance in pre-
convention planning and attendance
building.

Gwinnett Civic & Cultural Center     71,600       3,600

Duluth, Georgia
Cheryl Gee, CMP
Phone: 770-623-4966, ext. 125
Fax: 770-623-4808
E-mail:
cagee@gwinnettciviccenter.com
Web address:
www.gwinnettciviccenter.com
Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta,
you will find the Gwinnett Civic
and Cultural Center, the most
unique convention facility in the
state of Georgia.

Hampton Convention & Visiton Bureau  320,000      320,000

Hompton, Virginia
Director of Sales
Phone: 800-487-8778, 757-722-1222
Fax: 757-896-4600
E-mail: hct@hamptoncvb.com
web address: www.hamptoncvb.com
In 2005, a new convention center
will open its doors to meetings and
conventions in Hampton, Virginia.
The Hampton Roads Convention
Center, located in Southeastern
Virginia, will showcase more than
320,000 square feet of unique
convening space. The architectural
marvel with glistening canals and a
roofline depicting Hampton's rich
nautical heritage, will feature
exhibit and pre-function space
totaling more than 100,000 square
feet. A 28,000-square-foot ballroom
and 13,000-square-foot junior
ballroom with adjacent meeting
rooms will also provide additional
space. Contact the Hampton
Convention and Visitor Bureau sales
staff for additional information.
757-722-1222 or 800-487-8778.

Irving Convention Center             100,800      100,800

Irving (Dallas/Fort Worth), Texas
Maura Gast
Phone: 972-252-7476
Fax: 972-257-3153
E-mail: mgast@ci.irving.tx.us
Web address: www.irvingtexas.com
Smack-dab in the middle of
Dallas/Fort Worth, Irving, Texas
offers an easily accessible
destination. Direct flights from
either coast and a quick 10 minutes
from DFW International Airport puts
you at the front door of 70-plus
hotels, from luxury golf resorts to
meeting facilities to budget
friendly accommodations. Projected
to open in Spring 2005 in Las
Colinas, the city's sparking
centerpiece, the Irving Convention
Center will feature 100,000 square
feet of exhibit space, a 20,000-
square-foot ballroom, plus an
additional 27,000 square feet of
meeting space. An adacent 450-room
Renaissance Hotel serves as the
headquarters hotel, with an
additional 1,400 rooms literally
within walking distance.

Knoxville Convention Center          119,922      119,922

Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Phone: 866-790-5373
Fax: 865-673-4400
E-mail: sales@knoxville.org
Web address: www.knoxville.org
There is new a place to hold
meetings here in the South, and a
new standard for excellence and
success. In July 2002, the
knoxville Convention Center
changed the way meeting planners
looked at facilities and meeting
destinations. The convention
center's 120,000 squarefoot
exhibit hall and 461-seat lecture
hall offer meeting planners many
options. The 14 functional
meeting rooms in the new center
seat 100 to 480 attendees in
theater style. Knoxville is
located within a day's drive of
half the nation's population and
is easily accessible at the
crossroads of three major
Interstates, I-75, I-40, and I-81.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center       1,000,000

Las Vegas, Nevada
Jim Lewis
Phone: 877-632-7900
Fax: 702-632-4765
E-mail: jwlewis@mrgmail.com
Web address: www.mandalaybay.com
As an addition to its popular
existing conference space, Mandalay
Bay is building a state-of-the-
art, 1.8 million gross square foot
convention center. When completed
in January 2003, the resort will
boast the largest convention and
meeting facility directly on the
Las Vegas Strip. With nearly 1
million gross square feet of
exhibit space; 137,000 gross
square feet of meeting space; and
a 100,000 square-foot mega
ballroom (the largest pillarless
hotel ballroom in the nation),
Mandalay Bay offers a facility for
every function.

Moody Gardens convention Center      60,000       7,000

Galveston, Texas
Jamie Sheehan
Phone: 800-582-4673
Fax: 409-683-4936
E-mail: jsheehan@moodygardens.com
Web address: www.moodygardens.com
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and
Convention Center is expanding to
provide you with Galveston's most
extraordinary venue for your next
meeting. Look for a new wing to
the Hotel featuring 125 well-
appointed sleeping rooms.
Convention Center expansion will
offer 60,000 square feet of
premier exhibit space and a 9,500-
square-foot ballroom to be
completed in June 2004. A 1,000
car-parking garage provides easy
access to the Convention Center.
While you're there, explore the
Moody Gardens Rainforest, IMAX 3D
Theater, and Aquarium Pyramid.
Call 1-800-582-4673 or visit
www.moodygardens.org.

Moscone West                         300,000      296-032

San Franciso, California
Melody Lendaro
Phone: 415-974-4023
Fax: 415-974-4073
E-mail: mlendaro@moscone.com
Web address: www.moscone.com
This newest addition to San
Francisco's hospitality industry
collection will add more than
773,000 gross square feet to
Moscone Center's inventory of
meeting and exhibition space.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center       100,800      1000,800

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
W.J. Sigmon, Jr.
Phone: 800-537-1690
Fax: 843-918-1243
E-mail: bill.sigmon@mb-cc.com
Web address: www.mb-cc.com
Adding luxury 400-room Radisson
Plaza Hotel on property adjoining
convention center. Officially
opens January 15, 2003.

New Jersey Convetion and             150,000      7,500
Exposition Center

Edison, New Jersey
Joseph DiCascio
Phone: 732-417-1400
Fax: 732-417-1414
E-mail: joe@njexpocenter.com
Web address: www.njexpocenter.com
Addition of 25,000 square feet of
exhibit, meeting, and banquet
space. Full catering facilities,
ready for the second half of 2003

Oregon Convention Center             255,000      130,000

Portland, Oregon
Michael Smith
Phone: 800-962-3700
Fax: 503-275-9297
E-mail: mike@pova.com
Web address:www.portlandcvb.com
Running on budget and on schedule,
the expansion of the Orgeon
Convention Center (OCC) will soon
double the size of the existing
facility. When completed in April
2003, the Portland-based facility
will contain 255,000 square feet
of contiguous exhibit space, a new
35,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom,
a 25,000-square-foot juniior
Ballroom, up to 60,000 square feet
of meeting space, a weather-
protected underground parking
garage, and several ecology-minded
design elements. Among the
center's green features are a
"rain garden," a series of ponds
that will filter rainwater from
the roof before releasing the
water into the nearby Willamette
River; and extensive use of
skylights, which will flood the
center with natural light and
reduce the need to use electrical
energy.

Overland Park Convention Center      85,000       5,849

Overland Park Kansas
Isabelle Blainey
Phone: 913-451-7400
Fax: 913-451-7406
E-mail:
iblainey@opconventioncenter.com
Web address:
www.opconventioncenter.com
The OPCC, operated by Global
Spectrum of Philadelphia, is
connected to a 412-room Sheraton
Hotel and will feature a cyber
cafe, Kosner prep area, and state-
of-the-art technology.

Phoenix CivicPlaza Convention
Center

Phoenix, Arizona
Jay Green
Phone: 800-AT-CIVIC
Fax: 602-495-3642
E-mail: cplaza@phoenix.gov
Web address:
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
As the premier convention facility
in Arizona, Phoenix Civic Plaza
offers you an exciting, innovative
service-oriented place to hold
your next meeting. It's the
centerpiece of Copper Square,
downtown Phoenix's professional
sports, dining, museum, and
entertainment district. And its
central location makes it
convenient to the metropolitan
Phoenix areas, nearly 200
luxurious resorts and spas, world
class theater, sporting events,
shopping, and more than 200 golf
courses. For convention booking
information, visit Phoenix Civic
Plaza's Web site at
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
or call toll-free 1-877-MEE-PHX.

Greater Richmond Convention Center   180,000      10,000

Richmond, Virginia
Cleo Battle
Phone: 804-783-7404
Fax: 804-708-2577
E-mail: cbattle@richmondva.org
Web: www.richmondva.org
Gorgeous. Gigantic. The new Greater
Richmond Convention Center boasts
600,000 square feet of innovative
event space. The elegant ballroom
accommodates up to 2,900 guests.
And the 180,000 square foot
exhibition hall, opening in
January, will hold up to 900
exhibitors and feature 34 spacious
meeting rooms. Efficient and easy,
this pavilion includes 16
dedicated truck bays and drive-
on access to the exhibit floor,
Ports on 30 foot centers house
electrical, telephone, and data
service and connections, as well
as drainage. Diverse and
convenient, historic and state-of
-the-art, beautiful and brand
new... you'll love the new Greater
Richmond Convention Center in the
Historic Richmond Region. It's
that easy.

WA State Convention & Trade Center   205,700      95,000

Seattle, Washington
Michael McQuade
Phone: 206-694-5105
Fax: 206-694-5398
Web address: www.wscts.com
The Washington State Convention and
Trade Center completed a much-
anticipated expansion in July 2001,
which doubled its total exhibition
space to a total of 207,000 square
feet. One of the most dramatic
features of the expanded center is
a glass-enclosed function space
that rises above Pike Street and
boasts views of the city center,
Pike Place Market, and Elliot Bay.
The convention center occupies a
prime locale in the heart of
Seattle's retail and entertainment
district. Within a three-block
radius, convention attendees will
find musical and repertory
theaters, the Seattle Symphony
Orchestra, gourmet dining, and the
city's newest and most exclusive
shops, including the Nordstrom
flagship store.

Wildwoods Convention Center          75,000       75,000

Wildwood, New Jersey
John A. Lynch
Phone: 609-729-9000 ext. 2656
Fax: 609-846-2631
E-mail: jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com
Web address: www.wildwoodsnj.com
Oceanfront exhibit space, ballroom/
meeting space, and an oceanfront
deck ideal for pre-functions. Our
multi-purpose, multi-functional
building will offer an
unforgettable experience!

Convention Center                    square feet     break-
                                     of function/    out
                                     ballroom space  rooms

Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference     105,809         23
Center

Aberdeen, Scotland
Brian Horsburgh
Phone: 44 (0) 1224 824824
Fax: 44 (0) 1224 825276
E-mail: aecc@aecc.co.uk
Web address: www.aecc.co.uk
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference
Center is investing $18 million in
a major expansion and
redevelopment project, which is
scheduled for completion by early
2003.

Austin Convention Center             43,300          47

Austin, Texas
Keith J. Purcell
Phone: 800-GO-AUSTIN, ext. 7211
Fax: 512-583-7210
E-mail: kpurcell@austintexas.org
Web address: www.austintexas.org
Austin, Texas is ready for more
events than ever. Our Convention
Center has now doubled in size to
nearly 90,000 gross square feet.
We have 16 hotel brands downtown,
plus a new 800-room Hilton
(scheduled for completion in
January 2004). Step outside the
Convention Center and into the
heart of the city overflowing
with music, culture, and
entertainment.
Dining and dancing
are just down the street in the
Warehouse District, or find live
music and lots of fun over on
Sixth Street. Plus, the Capitol
Building, Town Lake, beautiful
theatres and museums are all
within walking distance of your
next meeting.

Bayfront Plaza Convention Center &   20,000          29
Corpus Christi Arena

Corpus Christi, Texas
Martha Kleine
Phone: 361-887-1888
Fax: 361-887-9023
E-mail: mkleine@cctexas.org
Web address:
www.corpuschristicvb.com
In november we break ground on our
convention center expansion and
renovation. Current space of
20,000 will increase to 330,000.
A new multi-purpose arena is also
breaking ground in November and
when completed will seat 10,000
people. Both to be completed in
October 2004.

Bolse Center                         40,000          35

Bolse, Idaho
Terry Kopp
Phone: 208-344-7777
Fax: 208-344-6236
E-mail: tkopp@boisecvb.org
Web address: www.boise.org
Boise offers first-class
accommodations, to entertainment,
exciting activities, and fine
dining, all at a affordable
prices. Our downtown convention
center, Boise Centre on the Grove,
features over 50,000 square feet
of flexible meeting space.
Groundbreaking for an expansion of
the facility is expected this
summer with completion slated for
spring 2004. The expansion will
add 85,000 square feet of flexible
function space, including three
exhibit halls and up to 15
meeting rooms. The exciting
outdoor recreation opportunities,
execellent meeting facilities, and
dedicated staff at the Boise
Convention and Visitors Bureau and
Boise Centre on the Grove will
ensure your meeting is a success
in Boise.

Boston Convention & Exhibition       41,000          82
Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Francis X. Joyce
Phone: 617-954-2000
Fax: 617-954-2125
E-mail: info@mccahome.com
Web address: www.mccahome.com
The BCEC is located on the South
Boston Waterfront, just minutes
from Logan Airport and popular
attractions.

Cobb Galleria Centre                 25,000          24

Atlanta, Georgia
Marcie Tanner
Phone: 770-989-5007
Fax: 770-955-7719
E-mail: mtanner@cobbgalleria.com
Web address: www.cobbgalleria.com
Experience the newly expanded Cobb
Galleria Centre, with 320,000
square feet of exhibition,
banquet, and meeting space just
minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Colorado Convention Center           85,000          63

Denver, Colorado
Richard Scharf
Phone: 800-480-2010
Fax: 303-892-1636
E-mail: rscharf@dmcvb.org
Web address: www.denver.org
Denver's doubling The Colorado
Convention Center is undergoing a
$300 million expansion that will
double the size of the building.
When completed in December 2004,
the complete facility will offer
584,000 square feet of exhibit
space on one level; 100,000 square
feet of meetings rooms on one
level; a 35,000-square-foot
ballroom; a new 50,000-square-foot
ballroom with 18 walls that can
provide literally hundreds of
configurations and a new
5,000-seat lecture hall. Across
the street, a new 1,100-room, $300
million Hyatt headquarters hotel
will be built to open in late
2005.

Congress -- Center Mannheim          64,580          40

Mannheim, Germany
M. Mauge
Phone: 0049-621-4106120
Fax: 0049-621-4106200
E-mail: m.mauge@mkt.de
Web address: congress-mannheim.de
A renovation of the 100-year-old
Congress Center Rosengarten
includes state-of-the-art
technical equipment, air
conditioning, and high-tech
lighting.

Dallas Convention Center             203,000         96

Dallas, Texas
Dick Martinez
Phone: 214-571-1030
Fax: 214-571-1008
E-mail: dmartinez@dallascvb.com
Web address: www.dallasmeetings.com
The Dallas convention Center, which
debuted its $130 million expansion
and renovation in Setember, is
newer, bigger, and better than
ever, says Dallas Convention &
Visitors Bureau President Dave
Whitney. It boasts the largest,
singular, column-free exhibit hall
(203,000 square feet) in the
world, elevated above a light rail
system serving the center; a
million-plus square feet of
exhibit area (726,726 is
contiguous, prime, same-level
space); 226,000 square feet of
pre-function lobby space; new
front entry lobby with inside
corridor access to all exhibit
halls and renovated meetings
rooms; state-of-the-art technology
throughout; exterior and interior
circulation improvements; and
additional features.

Galveston Island Convention Center   15,000          10
at The San Luis Resort

Galveston Island, Texas
Christa Buggey
Phone: 866-505-4456 ext, 128
Fax: 409-765-8611
E-mail: cbuggey@galvestoncvb.com
Web address: www.galvestoncvb.com
The Galveston Island Convention
Center at The San Luis Resort is
an easy to reach destination
that's perfect for corporate or
association meetings. Located 45
minutes from Houston, Texas, this
new state-of-the-art convention
center will be open for business
in May 2004. Features include a
dramatic beachfront settings with
breath-takings views of the Gulf
of Mexico. The Center is located
in a resort setting which includes
hotels, restaurants, and
outstanding leisure time
activities. Over 750 hotel rooms
are adjacent to the new Center
with another 700 within two miles.

Gaylord Opryland Texas Resort and    5,232           61
Convention Center

Grapevine, Texas
Robert McPherrin
Phone: 817-410-4033
Fax: 817-410-4033
E-mail:
rmcpherrin@gaylordhotels.com
Web address:
www.gaylordoprylandtexas.com
Opening in April 2004, Gaylord
Opryland Texas offers Texas
landscapes under glass, expansive
convention space, and exciting
entertainment for a unique
experience unlike any other.

George R. Brown Convention Center    31,590          105

Houston, Texas
Sallynda Montz
Phone: 713-853-8042
Fax: 713-853-8090
E-mail:
sallynda.montz@cityofhouston.net
Web address:
www.houstonconventionctr.com
The GRBCC is expanding to 853,000
square feet of exhibit space and
123,000 square feet of meeting
room space. Also, the new Hilton
Americas Hotel providing 1,200
rooms will connect hrough skywalks
on two levels to the GRBCC.

Georgia International Convention     40,000          32
Center

College Park, Georgia
Brenda Wilson
Phone: 770-997-3566
Fax: 770-994-8559
E-mail: bwilson@gicc.com
Web address: www.gicc.com
Exhibit Space: The new facility
offers 150,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space. Until the new
building is completed, 112,000
square feet of prime exhibit space
is available in the current
building. Meeting Space: The new
facility offers 16,000 square feet
of meeting space, three executive
boardrooms, and a 40,000-square-
foot ballroom. Currently, 30,000
square feet of meeting space is
available. Completion Date. April
2003. Cost of Project: $95 million.
Hotels: Four hotels offering 2,000
hotel rooms within walking
distance. Airport: The Hartsfield
International Airport is a quarter
of a mile away.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special  150,000         11
Events Center

Greensboro, North Carolina
Matt Brown
Phone: 336-373-7406
Fax: 336-373-2170
E-mail:
matt.brown@ci.greensboro.nc.us
Web address:
www.greensborocoliseum.com
One stop shop...offering
computerized housing bureau, site
inspections, registrations
assistance, brochures, discount
coupons, publicity assistance, tour
itineraries, spouse programs, and
personalized assistance in pre-
convention planning and attendance
building.

Gwinnett Civic & Cultural Center     21,600          21

Duluth, Georgia
Cheryl Gee, CMP
Phone: 770-623-4966, ext. 125
Fax: 770-623-4808
E-mail:
cagee@gwinnettciviccenter.com
Web address:
www.gwinnettciviccenter.com
Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta,
you will find the Gwinnett Civic
and Cultural Center, the most
unique convention facility in the
state of Georgia.

Hampton Convention & Visiton Bureau  320,000         35

Hompton, Virginia
Director of Sales
Phone: 800-487-8778, 757-722-1222
Fax: 757-896-4600
E-mail: hct@hamptoncvb.com
web address: www.hamptoncvb.com
In 2005, a new convention center
will open its doors to meetings and
conventions in Hampton, Virginia.
The Hampton Roads Convention
Center, located in Southeastern
Virginia, will showcase more than
320,000 square feet of unique
convening space. The architectural
marvel with glistening canals and a
roofline depicting Hampton's rich
nautical heritage, will feature
exhibit and pre-function space
totaling more than 100,000 square
feet. A 28,000-square-foot ballroom
and 13,000-square-foot junior
ballroom with adjacent meeting
rooms will also provide additional
space. Contact the Hampton
Convention and Visitor Bureau sales
staff for additional information.
757-722-1222 or 800-487-8778.

Irving Convention Center             20,000

Irving (Dallas/Fort Worth), Texas
Maura Gast
Phone: 972-252-7476
Fax: 972-257-3153
E-mail: mgast@ci.irving.tx.us
Web address: www.irvingtexas.com
Smack-dab in the middle of
Dallas/Fort Worth, Irving, Texas
offers an easily accessible
destination. Direct flights from
either coast and a quick 10 minutes
from DFW International Airport puts
you at the front door of 70-plus
hotels, from luxury golf resorts to
meeting facilities to budget
friendly accommodations. Projected
to open in Spring 2005 in Las
Colinas, the city's sparking
centerpiece, the Irving Convention
Center will feature 100,000 square
feet of exhibit space, a 20,000-
square-foot ballroom, plus an
additional 27,000 square feet of
meeting space. An adacent 450-room
Renaissance Hotel serves as the
headquarters hotel, with an
additional 1,400 rooms literally
within walking distance.

Knoxville Convention Center          27,300          14

Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Phone: 866-790-5373
Fax: 865-673-4400
E-mail: sales@knoxville.org
Web address: www.knoxville.org
There is new a place to hold
meetings here in the South, and a
new standard for excellence and
success. In July 2002, the
knoxville Convention Center
changed the way meeting planners
looked at facilities and meeting
destinations. The convention
center's 120,000 squarefoot
exhibit hall and 461-seat lecture
hall offer meeting planners many
options. The 14 functional
meeting rooms in the new center
seat 100 to 480 attendees in
theater style. Knoxville is
located within a day's drive of
half the nation's population and
is easily accessible at the
crossroads of three major
Interstates, I-75, I-40, and I-81.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center       150,000

Las Vegas, Nevada
Jim Lewis
Phone: 877-632-7900
Fax: 702-632-4765
E-mail: jwlewis@mrgmail.com
Web address: www.mandalaybay.com
As an addition to its popular
existing conference space, Mandalay
Bay is building a state-of-the-
art, 1.8 million gross square foot
convention center. When completed
in January 2003, the resort will
boast the largest convention and
meeting facility directly on the
Las Vegas Strip. With nearly 1
million gross square feet of
exhibit space; 137,000 gross
square feet of meeting space; and
a 100,000 square-foot mega
ballroom (the largest pillarless
hotel ballroom in the nation),
Mandalay Bay offers a facility for
every function.

Moody Gardens convention Center      69,500          6

Galveston, Texas
Jamie Sheehan
Phone: 800-582-4673
Fax: 409-683-4936
E-mail: jsheehan@moodygardens.com
Web address: www.moodygardens.com
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and
Convention Center is expanding to
provide you with Galveston's most
extraordinary venue for your next
meeting. Look for a new wing to
the Hotel featuring 125 well-
appointed sleeping rooms.
Convention Center expansion will
offer 60,000 square feet of
premier exhibit space and a 9,500-
square-foot ballroom to be
completed in June 2004. A 1,000
car-parking garage provides easy
access to the Convention Center.
While you're there, explore the
Moody Gardens Rainforest, IMAX 3D
Theater, and Aquarium Pyramid.
Call 1-800-582-4673 or visit
www.moodygardens.org.

Moscone West                         56,624          19

San Franciso, California
Melody Lendaro
Phone: 415-974-4023
Fax: 415-974-4073
E-mail: mlendaro@moscone.com
Web address: www.moscone.com
This newest addition to San
Francisco's hospitality industry
collection will add more than
773,000 gross square feet to
Moscone Center's inventory of
meeting and exhibition space.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center       31,290          22

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
W.J. Sigmon, Jr.
Phone: 800-537-1690
Fax: 843-918-1243
E-mail: bill.sigmon@mb-cc.com
Web address: www.mb-cc.com
Adding luxury 400-room Radisson
Plaza Hotel on property adjoining
convention center. Officially
opens January 15, 2003.

New Jersey Convetion and             25,000          9
Exposition Center

Edison, New Jersey
Joseph DiCascio
Phone: 732-417-1400
Fax: 732-417-1414
E-mail: joe@njexpocenter.com
Web address: www.njexpocenter.com
Addition of 25,000 square feet of
exhibit, meeting, and banquet
space. Full catering facilities,
ready for the second half of 2003

Oregon Convention Center             60,000          60

Portland, Oregon
Michael Smith
Phone: 800-962-3700
Fax: 503-275-9297
E-mail: mike@pova.com
Web address:www.portlandcvb.com
Running on budget and on schedule,
the expansion of the Orgeon
Convention Center (OCC) will soon
double the size of the existing
facility. When completed in April
2003, the Portland-based facility
will contain 255,000 square feet
of contiguous exhibit space, a new
35,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom,
a 25,000-square-foot juniior
Ballroom, up to 60,000 square feet
of meeting space, a weather-
protected underground parking
garage, and several ecology-minded
design elements. Among the
center's green features are a
"rain garden," a series of ponds
that will filter rainwater from
the roof before releasing the
water into the nearby Willamette
River; and extensive use of
skylights, which will flood the
center with natural light and
reduce the need to use electrical
energy.

Overland Park Convention Center      25,000          7

Overland Park Kansas
Isabelle Blainey
Phone: 913-451-7400
Fax: 913-451-7406
E-mail:
iblainey@opconventioncenter.com
Web address:
www.opconventioncenter.com
The OPCC, operated by Global
Spectrum of Philadelphia, is
connected to a 412-room Sheraton
Hotel and will feature a cyber
cafe, Kosner prep area, and state-
of-the-art technology.

Phoenix CivicPlaza Convention
Center

Phoenix, Arizona
Jay Green
Phone: 800-AT-CIVIC
Fax: 602-495-3642
E-mail: cplaza@phoenix.gov
Web address:
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
As the premier convention facility
in Arizona, Phoenix Civic Plaza
offers you an exciting, innovative
service-oriented place to hold
your next meeting. It's the
centerpiece of Copper Square,
downtown Phoenix's professional
sports, dining, museum, and
entertainment district. And its
central location makes it
convenient to the metropolitan
Phoenix areas, nearly 200
luxurious resorts and spas, world
class theater, sporting events,
shopping, and more than 200 golf
courses. For convention booking
information, visit Phoenix Civic
Plaza's Web site at
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
or call toll-free 1-877-MEE-PHX.

Greater Richmond Convention Center   29,000          34

Richmond, Virginia
Cleo Battle
Phone: 804-783-7404
Fax: 804-708-2577
E-mail: cbattle@richmondva.org
Web: www.richmondva.org
Gorgeous. Gigantic. The new Greater
Richmond Convention Center boasts
600,000 square feet of innovative
event space. The elegant ballroom
accommodates up to 2,900 guests.
And the 180,000 square foot
exhibition hall, opening in
January, will hold up to 900
exhibitors and feature 34 spacious
meeting rooms. Efficient and easy,
this pavilion includes 16
dedicated truck bays and drive-
on access to the exhibit floor,
Ports on 30 foot centers house
electrical, telephone, and data
service and connections, as well
as drainage. Diverse and
convenient, historic and state-of
-the-art, beautiful and brand
new... you'll love the new Greater
Richmond Convention Center in the
Historic Richmond Region. It's
that easy.

WA State Convention & Trade Center   114,000         62

Seattle, Washington
Michael McQuade
Phone: 206-694-5105
Fax: 206-694-5398
Web address: www.wscts.com
The Washington State Convention and
Trade Center completed a much-
anticipated expansion in July 2001,
which doubled its total exhibition
space to a total of 207,000 square
feet. One of the most dramatic
features of the expanded center is
a glass-enclosed function space
that rises above Pike Street and
boasts views of the city center,
Pike Place Market, and Elliot Bay.
The convention center occupies a
prime locale in the heart of
Seattle's retail and entertainment
district. Within a three-block
radius, convention attendees will
find musical and repertory
theaters, the Seattle Symphony
Orchestra, gourmet dining, and the
city's newest and most exclusive
shops, including the Nordstrom
flagship store.

Wildwoods Convention Center          11,700          6

Wildwood, New Jersey
John A. Lynch
Phone: 609-729-9000 ext. 2656
Fax: 609-846-2631
E-mail: jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com
Web address: www.wildwoodsnj.com
Oceanfront exhibit space, ballroom/
meeting space, and an oceanfront
deck ideal for pre-functions. Our
multi-purpose, multi-functional
building will offer an
unforgettable experience!

Convention Center                    completion
                                     date


Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference     2003
Center

Aberdeen, Scotland
Brian Horsburgh
Phone: 44 (0) 1224 824824
Fax: 44 (0) 1224 825276
E-mail: aecc@aecc.co.uk
Web address: www.aecc.co.uk
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference
Center is investing $18 million in
a major expansion and
redevelopment project, which is
scheduled for completion by early
2003.

Austin Convention Center             May 2002

Austin, Texas
Keith J. Purcell
Phone: 800-GO-AUSTIN, ext. 7211
Fax: 512-583-7210
E-mail: kpurcell@austintexas.org
Web address: www.austintexas.org
Austin, Texas is ready for more
events than ever. Our Convention
Center has now doubled in size to
nearly 90,000 gross square feet.
We have 16 hotel brands downtown,
plus a new 800-room Hilton
(scheduled for completion in
January 2004). Step outside the
Convention Center and into the
heart of the city overflowing
with music, culture, and
entertainment.
Dining and dancing
are just down the street in the
Warehouse District, or find live
music and lots of fun over on
Sixth Street. Plus, the Capitol
Building, Town Lake, beautiful
theatres and museums are all
within walking distance of your
next meeting.

Bayfront Plaza Convention Center &   Fall 2004
Corpus Christi Arena

Corpus Christi, Texas
Martha Kleine
Phone: 361-887-1888
Fax: 361-887-9023
E-mail: mkleine@cctexas.org
Web address:
www.corpuschristicvb.com
In november we break ground on our
convention center expansion and
renovation. Current space of
20,000 will increase to 330,000.
A new multi-purpose arena is also
breaking ground in November and
when completed will seat 10,000
people. Both to be completed in
October 2004.

Bolse Center                         March 2004

Bolse, Idaho
Terry Kopp
Phone: 208-344-7777
Fax: 208-344-6236
E-mail: tkopp@boisecvb.org
Web address: www.boise.org
Boise offers first-class
accommodations, to entertainment,
exciting activities, and fine
dining, all at a affordable
prices. Our downtown convention
center, Boise Centre on the Grove,
features over 50,000 square feet
of flexible meeting space.
Groundbreaking for an expansion of
the facility is expected this
summer with completion slated for
spring 2004. The expansion will
add 85,000 square feet of flexible
function space, including three
exhibit halls and up to 15
meeting rooms. The exciting
outdoor recreation opportunities,
execellent meeting facilities, and
dedicated staff at the Boise
Convention and Visitors Bureau and
Boise Centre on the Grove will
ensure your meeting is a success
in Boise.

Boston Convention & Exhibition       June 2004
Center

Boston, Massachusetts
Francis X. Joyce
Phone: 617-954-2000
Fax: 617-954-2125
E-mail: info@mccahome.com
Web address: www.mccahome.com
The BCEC is located on the South
Boston Waterfront, just minutes
from Logan Airport and popular
attractions.

Cobb Galleria Centre                 January 2002

Atlanta, Georgia
Marcie Tanner
Phone: 770-989-5007
Fax: 770-955-7719
E-mail: mtanner@cobbgalleria.com
Web address: www.cobbgalleria.com
Experience the newly expanded Cobb
Galleria Centre, with 320,000
square feet of exhibition,
banquet, and meeting space just
minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Colorado Convention Center           December 2004

Denver, Colorado
Richard Scharf
Phone: 800-480-2010
Fax: 303-892-1636
E-mail: rscharf@dmcvb.org
Web address: www.denver.org
Denver's doubling The Colorado
Convention Center is undergoing a
$300 million expansion that will
double the size of the building.
When completed in December 2004,
the complete facility will offer
584,000 square feet of exhibit
space on one level; 100,000 square
feet of meetings rooms on one
level; a 35,000-square-foot
ballroom; a new 50,000-square-foot
ballroom with 18 walls that can
provide literally hundreds of
configurations and a new
5,000-seat lecture hall. Across
the street, a new 1,100-room, $300
million Hyatt headquarters hotel
will be built to open in late
2005.

Congress -- Center Mannheim          August 2002

Mannheim, Germany
M. Mauge
Phone: 0049-621-4106120
Fax: 0049-621-4106200
E-mail: m.mauge@mkt.de
Web address: congress-mannheim.de
A renovation of the 100-year-old
Congress Center Rosengarten
includes state-of-the-art
technical equipment, air
conditioning, and high-tech
lighting.

Dallas Convention Center             September 2002

Dallas, Texas
Dick Martinez
Phone: 214-571-1030
Fax: 214-571-1008
E-mail: dmartinez@dallascvb.com
Web address: www.dallasmeetings.com
The Dallas convention Center, which
debuted its $130 million expansion
and renovation in Setember, is
newer, bigger, and better than
ever, says Dallas Convention &
Visitors Bureau President Dave
Whitney. It boasts the largest,
singular, column-free exhibit hall
(203,000 square feet) in the
world, elevated above a light rail
system serving the center; a
million-plus square feet of
exhibit area (726,726 is
contiguous, prime, same-level
space); 226,000 square feet of
pre-function lobby space; new
front entry lobby with inside
corridor access to all exhibit
halls and renovated meetings
rooms; state-of-the-art technology
throughout; exterior and interior
circulation improvements; and
additional features.

Galveston Island Convention Center   May 2004
at The San Luis Resort

Galveston Island, Texas
Christa Buggey
Phone: 866-505-4456 ext, 128
Fax: 409-765-8611
E-mail: cbuggey@galvestoncvb.com
Web address: www.galvestoncvb.com
The Galveston Island Convention
Center at The San Luis Resort is
an easy to reach destination
that's perfect for corporate or
association meetings. Located 45
minutes from Houston, Texas, this
new state-of-the-art convention
center will be open for business
in May 2004. Features include a
dramatic beachfront settings with
breath-takings views of the Gulf
of Mexico. The Center is located
in a resort setting which includes
hotels, restaurants, and
outstanding leisure time
activities. Over 750 hotel rooms
are adjacent to the new Center
with another 700 within two miles.

Gaylord Opryland Texas Resort and    April 2004
Convention Center

Grapevine, Texas
Robert McPherrin
Phone: 817-410-4033
Fax: 817-410-4033
E-mail:
rmcpherrin@gaylordhotels.com
Web address:
www.gaylordoprylandtexas.com
Opening in April 2004, Gaylord
Opryland Texas offers Texas
landscapes under glass, expansive
convention space, and exciting
entertainment for a unique
experience unlike any other.

George R. Brown Convention Center    November 2003

Houston, Texas
Sallynda Montz
Phone: 713-853-8042
Fax: 713-853-8090
E-mail:
sallynda.montz@cityofhouston.net
Web address:
www.houstonconventionctr.com
The GRBCC is expanding to 853,000
square feet of exhibit space and
123,000 square feet of meeting
room space. Also, the new Hilton
Americas Hotel providing 1,200
rooms will connect hrough skywalks
on two levels to the GRBCC.

Georgia International Convention     April 2003
Center

College Park, Georgia
Brenda Wilson
Phone: 770-997-3566
Fax: 770-994-8559
E-mail: bwilson@gicc.com
Web address: www.gicc.com
Exhibit Space: The new facility
offers 150,000 square feet of prime
exhibit space. Until the new
building is completed, 112,000
square feet of prime exhibit space
is available in the current
building. Meeting Space: The new
facility offers 16,000 square feet
of meeting space, three executive
boardrooms, and a 40,000-square-
foot ballroom. Currently, 30,000
square feet of meeting space is
available. Completion Date. April
2003. Cost of Project: $95 million.
Hotels: Four hotels offering 2,000
hotel rooms within walking
distance. Airport: The Hartsfield
International Airport is a quarter
of a mile away.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special  February 2003
Events Center

Greensboro, North Carolina
Matt Brown
Phone: 336-373-7406
Fax: 336-373-2170
E-mail:
matt.brown@ci.greensboro.nc.us
Web address:
www.greensborocoliseum.com
One stop shop...offering
computerized housing bureau, site
inspections, registrations
assistance, brochures, discount
coupons, publicity assistance, tour
itineraries, spouse programs, and
personalized assistance in pre-
convention planning and attendance
building.

Gwinnett Civic & Cultural Center     February 2003

Duluth, Georgia
Cheryl Gee, CMP
Phone: 770-623-4966, ext. 125
Fax: 770-623-4808
E-mail:
cagee@gwinnettciviccenter.com
Web address:
www.gwinnettciviccenter.com
Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta,
you will find the Gwinnett Civic
and Cultural Center, the most
unique convention facility in the
state of Georgia.

Hampton Convention & Visiton Bureau  January 2005

Hompton, Virginia
Director of Sales
Phone: 800-487-8778, 757-722-1222
Fax: 757-896-4600
E-mail: hct@hamptoncvb.com
web address: www.hamptoncvb.com
In 2005, a new convention center
will open its doors to meetings and
conventions in Hampton, Virginia.
The Hampton Roads Convention
Center, located in Southeastern
Virginia, will showcase more than
320,000 square feet of unique
convening space. The architectural
marvel with glistening canals and a
roofline depicting Hampton's rich
nautical heritage, will feature
exhibit and pre-function space
totaling more than 100,000 square
feet. A 28,000-square-foot ballroom
and 13,000-square-foot junior
ballroom with adjacent meeting
rooms will also provide additional
space. Contact the Hampton
Convention and Visitor Bureau sales
staff for additional information.
757-722-1222 or 800-487-8778.

Irving Convention Center             Spring 2005

Irving (Dallas/Fort Worth), Texas
Maura Gast
Phone: 972-252-7476
Fax: 972-257-3153
E-mail: mgast@ci.irving.tx.us
Web address: www.irvingtexas.com
Smack-dab in the middle of
Dallas/Fort Worth, Irving, Texas
offers an easily accessible
destination. Direct flights from
either coast and a quick 10 minutes
from DFW International Airport puts
you at the front door of 70-plus
hotels, from luxury golf resorts to
meeting facilities to budget
friendly accommodations. Projected
to open in Spring 2005 in Las
Colinas, the city's sparking
centerpiece, the Irving Convention
Center will feature 100,000 square
feet of exhibit space, a 20,000-
square-foot ballroom, plus an
additional 27,000 square feet of
meeting space. An adacent 450-room
Renaissance Hotel serves as the
headquarters hotel, with an
additional 1,400 rooms literally
within walking distance.

Knoxville Convention Center          July 2002

Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Phone: 866-790-5373
Fax: 865-673-4400
E-mail: sales@knoxville.org
Web address: www.knoxville.org
There is new a place to hold
meetings here in the South, and a
new standard for excellence and
success. In July 2002, the
knoxville Convention Center
changed the way meeting planners
looked at facilities and meeting
destinations. The convention
center's 120,000 squarefoot
exhibit hall and 461-seat lecture
hall offer meeting planners many
options. The 14 functional
meeting rooms in the new center
seat 100 to 480 attendees in
theater style. Knoxville is
located within a day's drive of
half the nation's population and
is easily accessible at the
crossroads of three major
Interstates, I-75, I-40, and I-81.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center       January 2003

Las Vegas, Nevada
Jim Lewis
Phone: 877-632-7900
Fax: 702-632-4765
E-mail: jwlewis@mrgmail.com
Web address: www.mandalaybay.com
As an addition to its popular
existing conference space, Mandalay
Bay is building a state-of-the-
art, 1.8 million gross square foot
convention center. When completed
in January 2003, the resort will
boast the largest convention and
meeting facility directly on the
Las Vegas Strip. With nearly 1
million gross square feet of
exhibit space; 137,000 gross
square feet of meeting space; and
a 100,000 square-foot mega
ballroom (the largest pillarless
hotel ballroom in the nation),
Mandalay Bay offers a facility for
every function.

Moody Gardens convention Center      June 2004

Galveston, Texas
Jamie Sheehan
Phone: 800-582-4673
Fax: 409-683-4936
E-mail: jsheehan@moodygardens.com
Web address: www.moodygardens.com
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and
Convention Center is expanding to
provide you with Galveston's most
extraordinary venue for your next
meeting. Look for a new wing to
the Hotel featuring 125 well-
appointed sleeping rooms.
Convention Center expansion will
offer 60,000 square feet of
premier exhibit space and a 9,500-
square-foot ballroom to be
completed in June 2004. A 1,000
car-parking garage provides easy
access to the Convention Center.
While you're there, explore the
Moody Gardens Rainforest, IMAX 3D
Theater, and Aquarium Pyramid.
Call 1-800-582-4673 or visit
www.moodygardens.org.

Moscone West                         July 2003

San Franciso, California
Melody Lendaro
Phone: 415-974-4023
Fax: 415-974-4073
E-mail: mlendaro@moscone.com
Web address: www.moscone.com
This newest addition to San
Francisco's hospitality industry
collection will add more than
773,000 gross square feet to
Moscone Center's inventory of
meeting and exhibition space.

Myrtle Beach Convention Center       January 2003

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
W.J. Sigmon, Jr.
Phone: 800-537-1690
Fax: 843-918-1243
E-mail: bill.sigmon@mb-cc.com
Web address: www.mb-cc.com
Adding luxury 400-room Radisson
Plaza Hotel on property adjoining
convention center. Officially
opens January 15, 2003.

New Jersey Convetion and             August 2003
Exposition Center

Edison, New Jersey
Joseph DiCascio
Phone: 732-417-1400
Fax: 732-417-1414
E-mail: joe@njexpocenter.com
Web address: www.njexpocenter.com
Addition of 25,000 square feet of
exhibit, meeting, and banquet
space. Full catering facilities,
ready for the second half of 2003

Oregon Convention Center             April 2003

Portland, Oregon
Michael Smith
Phone: 800-962-3700
Fax: 503-275-9297
E-mail: mike@pova.com
Web address:www.portlandcvb.com
Running on budget and on schedule,
the expansion of the Orgeon
Convention Center (OCC) will soon
double the size of the existing
facility. When completed in April
2003, the Portland-based facility
will contain 255,000 square feet
of contiguous exhibit space, a new
35,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom,
a 25,000-square-foot juniior
Ballroom, up to 60,000 square feet
of meeting space, a weather-
protected underground parking
garage, and several ecology-minded
design elements. Among the
center's green features are a
"rain garden," a series of ponds
that will filter rainwater from
the roof before releasing the
water into the nearby Willamette
River; and extensive use of
skylights, which will flood the
center with natural light and
reduce the need to use electrical
energy.

Overland Park Convention Center      November 2002

Overland Park Kansas
Isabelle Blainey
Phone: 913-451-7400
Fax: 913-451-7406
E-mail:
iblainey@opconventioncenter.com
Web address:
www.opconventioncenter.com
The OPCC, operated by Global
Spectrum of Philadelphia, is
connected to a 412-room Sheraton
Hotel and will feature a cyber
cafe, Kosner prep area, and state-
of-the-art technology.

Phoenix CivicPlaza Convention
Center

Phoenix, Arizona
Jay Green
Phone: 800-AT-CIVIC
Fax: 602-495-3642
E-mail: cplaza@phoenix.gov
Web address:
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
As the premier convention facility
in Arizona, Phoenix Civic Plaza
offers you an exciting, innovative
service-oriented place to hold
your next meeting. It's the
centerpiece of Copper Square,
downtown Phoenix's professional
sports, dining, museum, and
entertainment district. And its
central location makes it
convenient to the metropolitan
Phoenix areas, nearly 200
luxurious resorts and spas, world
class theater, sporting events,
shopping, and more than 200 golf
courses. For convention booking
information, visit Phoenix Civic
Plaza's Web site at
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com
or call toll-free 1-877-MEE-PHX.

Greater Richmond Convention Center   December 2002

Richmond, Virginia
Cleo Battle
Phone: 804-783-7404
Fax: 804-708-2577
E-mail: cbattle@richmondva.org
Web: www.richmondva.org
Gorgeous. Gigantic. The new Greater
Richmond Convention Center boasts
600,000 square feet of innovative
event space. The elegant ballroom
accommodates up to 2,900 guests.
And the 180,000 square foot
exhibition hall, opening in
January, will hold up to 900
exhibitors and feature 34 spacious
meeting rooms. Efficient and easy,
this pavilion includes 16
dedicated truck bays and drive-
on access to the exhibit floor,
Ports on 30 foot centers house
electrical, telephone, and data
service and connections, as well
as drainage. Diverse and
convenient, historic and state-of
-the-art, beautiful and brand
new... you'll love the new Greater
Richmond Convention Center in the
Historic Richmond Region. It's
that easy.

WA State Convention & Trade Center   October 2002

Seattle, Washington
Michael McQuade
Phone: 206-694-5105
Fax: 206-694-5398
Web address: www.wscts.com
The Washington State Convention and
Trade Center completed a much-
anticipated expansion in July 2001,
which doubled its total exhibition
space to a total of 207,000 square
feet. One of the most dramatic
features of the expanded center is
a glass-enclosed function space
that rises above Pike Street and
boasts views of the city center,
Pike Place Market, and Elliot Bay.
The convention center occupies a
prime locale in the heart of
Seattle's retail and entertainment
district. Within a three-block
radius, convention attendees will
find musical and repertory
theaters, the Seattle Symphony
Orchestra, gourmet dining, and the
city's newest and most exclusive
shops, including the Nordstrom
flagship store.

Wildwoods Convention Center          March 2002

Wildwood, New Jersey
John A. Lynch
Phone: 609-729-9000 ext. 2656
Fax: 609-846-2631
E-mail: jlynch@wildwoodsnj.com
Web address: www.wildwoodsnj.com
Oceanfront exhibit space, ballroom/
meeting space, and an oceanfront
deck ideal for pre-functions. Our
multi-purpose, multi-functional
building will offer an
unforgettable experience!