2012 Convention & Event Center Update
Guests also will enjoy a chic nightclub hosting the area’s hottest DJs, a lively dance floor and signature bottle service. The casino's seven upscale restaurants will feature Italian, Asian and American cuisine, as well as seafood and prime steaks. Three micro-restaurants will be located on the casino floor adjacent to a grand central bar. Several new bars and lounges featuring live entertainment will be located throughout the resort, as well.
Overnight guests also can enjoy an assortment of new retail stores, a Valley Forge signature fitness center, and a spa. Final opening is subject to the successful completion of a test period and final approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Unique Features: The Valley Forge Convention Center over- looks the picturesque 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park. Nearby opportunities for relaxation and adven- ture include golf courses, spas, art gal- leries, paintball courses, wineries and shopping.
York Expo Center York, PA
www.yorkexpo.com info@yorkexpo.com 717-848-2596
Overview: 29,000+ square foot Memorial Hall West 28,000+ square foot Memorial Hall East 22,000+ square foot Heritage Hall Seating for 5,500 at Toyota Arena 10,000 square foot Banquet Center Additional space within Old Main and Horticultural Hall
Amenities/Services: Located on 120-acres, the York Expo
Rhode Island
Center is completely enclosed for con- trolled events with gate admission, on site parking for up to 5,000 vehicles, secu- rity alarmed, full-time custodian and jani- torial services, a sound system and rental equipment available.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex Providence, RI
www.riconvention.com John J. McGinn, CEM: 401-458-6000
Overview (convention center only): 100,000 square feet of total exhibit space 37,000 square feet of ballroom space 23 meeting rooms
Amenities/Services: The Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex is comprised of three multi-purpose facilities: Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), Dunkin’ Donuts Center (Dunk), and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets). All are located in the heart of downtown Providence. The RICC features an in-house catering team and two adja- cent garages with 2,400 parking spaces.
The 13,000-seat Dunk features 31,000- square feet of arena space, a ceiling height of 90-feet, a 25,000-square foot concourse, 12,000-square foot lobby, party suites, five meeting/hospitality rooms and more. Home to the AHL Providence Bruins and the Big East Providence College Friars, it hosts sporting events, major concerts and trade shows.
The Vets is a 1,900-seat historic perform- ing arts venue known for its unique com- bination of size and intimacy, superb
Greater Richmond
acoustics and great sight lines. The Vets is available for hosting corporate events, speaking engagements and more.
Unique Features: A key feature of the convention center is its connection via skywalks to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, a 564-room Westin Hotel, and Providence Place, a down- town mall offering more than 170 shop- ping, dining and entertainment options.
Virginia
Greater Richmond Convention Center Richmond, VA
www.richmondcenter.com Lori Hess Coyne: 804-783-7335
Overview: 700,000 square feet of total space 178,000+ square foot exhibit hall 36 total meeting/event rooms 30,000+ square foot Grand Ballroom
Amenities/Services: This facility offers an array of services for meeting, convention and event planners, with on site catering provided for the convention center by ARAMARK.
The center also is home to a 258 fixed- seat lecture hall and an executive board- room, as well as a covered parking facili- ty for over 1,500 vehicles.
Construction News: The convention center recently renovat- ed its Cyber Cafe, which now includes free wireless Internet. Also, new carpet- ing was installed for the entire facility in January.
"Wonderful facility, reasonable pricing, convenient location, excellent customer
Hampton Roads
36 March April 2012
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