TIM LESMEISTER - Trade Show Executive

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