TIM LESMEISTER - Trade Show Executive
TIM LESMEISTER - Trade Show Executive
TIM LESMEISTER - Trade Show Executive
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<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s 2009 Semi-Annual Report | New Convention Centers & Expansions<br />
Continued from page 42<br />
Exhibition Facility existing Space Post Construction key Features Management<br />
OHIO (continued)<br />
Toledo<br />
SeaGate Convention Centre/ New Facility (arena) Prime Exhibit Space: New arena will have 17,000 sf floor SeaGate is managed by SMG. Steve Miller,<br />
Lucas County Arena Prime Exhibit Space at SeaGate: 75,000 sf (SeaGate) space and 7,500 fixed seats. General Manager, (419) 255-3300;<br />
401 Jefferson Ave. 75,000 sf 35,000 sf (arena) smiller@meettoledo.org.<br />
Toledo, OH 43604 Meeting Space at SeaGate: Completion Date: Oct. 2009 Carol DuPuis, Director of Sales,<br />
www.toledo-seagate.com/ 13,000 sf Phase: Construction (419) 255-3300 x5021;<br />
www.lucascountyarena.com 22 Breakout Rooms at SeaGate cdupuis@meettoledo.org.<br />
OKLAHOMA<br />
Tulsa<br />
Tulsa Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf Prime Exhibit Space: 102,600 sf Renovation and new 30,000 sf ballroom SMG: Kathy Tinker, Director of<br />
100 Civic Center 23 Breakout Rooms 35 Breakout Rooms with seven adjacent breakouts and Convention Sales & Marketing, (800) 596-7177;<br />
Tulsa, OK 74103 Completion Date: Jan. 2010 13,625 sf pre-function space. ktinker@smgtulsa.com.<br />
www.tulsaconvention.com<br />
Phase: Construction<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
Lancaster<br />
Lancaster Convention Center New Facility Prime Exhibit Space: 46,395 sf 8,483 sf ballroom. Adjacent 300- Mark Moosic, General Manager,<br />
25 South Queen St. Meeting Space: 21,846 sf room Marriott hotel under (717) 399-7630; mark.moosic@ihrco.com.<br />
Lancaster, PA 17602 Completion Date: April 21, 2009 construction for completion in Joshua Nowak, Director of Sales,<br />
www.lccca.com Phase: Construction more than March 2009. (717) 239-1601; josh.nowak@ihrco.com.<br />
50% complete<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Pennsylvania Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 440,000 sf Prime Exhibit Space: 700,000 sf Downtown location; walking distance to Stephanie Boyd, VP Sales, Marketing &<br />
1101 Arch St. Meeting Space: 90,000 sf Meeting Space: 162,000 sf hotels, attractions, shopping; high- Customer Relations, (215) 418-4759;<br />
Philadelphia, PA 19107 52 Breakout Rooms 87 Breakout Rooms speed Internet access with free WiFi sboyd@paconvention.com.<br />
www.paconvention.com Completion Date: 2010 in public concourses.<br />
Phase: Construction<br />
TEXAS<br />
Irving<br />
Irving Convention Center New Facility Prime Exhibit Space: 50,000 sf 20,000 sf ballroom; 20,000 sf breakout SMG: Gregg Caren, SMG,<br />
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. See 20 Breakout Rooms space. Second phase to include (215) 592-7476; gcaren@smgworld.com.<br />
Irving, TX 75039 our ad on Completion Date: Nov. 2010 entertainment, restaurants, retail, Cyndi Golden, Asst. <strong>Executive</strong> Director/Sales,<br />
www.irvingtexas.com page 43 Phase: Groundbreaking cinema and hotel. Irving CVB, (972) 252-7476; cgolden@irvingtexas.com.<br />
San Antonio<br />
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill New Facility Prime Exhibit Space: 40,000 sf 1,002 rooms; 140,000+ sf customizable Mike Kass, Director of Sales & Marketing,<br />
Country Resort & Spa Meeting Space: 100,000+ sf indoor space, including 40,000 sf grand (210) 403-3434; Mike.Kass@marriott.com.<br />
1717 N. Loop 1604 East, Ste. 310 19 Breakout Rooms ballroom, 21,000 sf junior ballroom and<br />
San Antonio, TX 78232 Completion Date: March 2010 three outdoor event venues.<br />
www.jwsanantonio.com<br />
Phase: Construction<br />
UTAH<br />
Pleasant Grove<br />
Embassy Suites Pleasant Grove New Facility Prime Exhibit Space: TBD 100,000 gsf. Luxury facilities include John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts:<br />
Hotel, Convention Center & Spa Meeting Space: TBD 300-suite hotel with panoramic. Stacy Polk, Director of Sales,<br />
1062 S. Embassy Grove Blvd. Completion Date: Summer 2011 views of mountains and Utah Lake. (214) 383-1151; stacy.polk@jqh.com.<br />
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062<br />
Phase: Groundbreaking<br />
www.jghotels.com<br />
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