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and entertainment programs; rec- ommendations for sightseeing and recreational activities; housing assistance; bid presentations; media coverage and publicity; color slides or digital photogra- phy; an information table at regis- tration; and marketing and adver- tising support (including copies, faxing and nametags).


The Wildwoods Convention Center also features a unique Teflon-coated fabric roof that cre- ates an attractive, acoustically stable interior, which floods the show floor with natural sunlight during the day and permits interi- or lights to illuminate the sky at night. In addition, floor-to-ceiling ocean views can be enjoyed from its outside deck, main exhibit hall, and lobby area. The center's boardwalk extension allows for direct access to the world famous boardwalk and beach between meetings, while glass doors can be opened to allow ocean breezes to blow into the center. It offers convenient loading docks, on site parking for more than 700 vehicles, a staff of event planning, marketing, and culinary experts, as well as a convenient location within a day’s drive of one-third of the U.S. population that is easily accessible from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC.


Delaware North Companies is the convention center’s exclusive restaurant service group, provid- ing exclusive catering with an executive chef and expert staff to meet the needs of any event. Menus feature: buffets for break- fast, lunch and dinner; cold and hot plated sit-down lunches and dinners; as well as cold and hot hors d’oeuvres. Concessions also can be provided for events and shows.


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There are more than 180 free events and fes- tivals held annually in the Wildwoods. The town also is home to a five-mile stretch of beautiful, white-sand free beaches, a two- mile boardwalk renown for its vast array of amusements, shops and eateries (more than the Mall of America), over 8,000 motel rooms, over 3,000 condos, a variety of fine dining, family, casual and buffet restaurants, plus nightlife galore with nightclubs, Irish pubs, cafes and bars.


Spectacular amusement piers in the Wildwoods boast over 100 rides and attrac- tions, including world-class roller coasters, three wet and wild beachfront water parks, carnival-style midway games, flashing arcades, and much more.


The Wildwoods is ideal for bringing families along to conventions, business meetings, and expos, too. As a matter of fact, the conven- tion center provides brochures on the many attractions found here, as well as local and area maps and any other material to help attendees and their families enjoy their stay.


There are over 400 eateries, 38 blocks of boardwalk, miniature golf, amusements, water parks, a free and expansive beach, six public golf courses nearby, hundreds of shops, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Doo-Wop architecture and atmosphere, along with water sports and fishing.


YOUTHsports


Every year, thousands of competitors and spectators make their way to the Wildwoods for regional and national competitions and tournaments that pro- vide an economic boon to this shore destination. These individuals and groups book hotel rooms, dine at local restau- rants, and fill the convention center in conjunction with a variety of youth sports.


This market segment isn't just restricted to summer. During the winter months, the Wildwoods Convention Center welcomes a variety of youth competition events, such as the National Cheer Tech Cheerleading Competition, Boardwalk Basketball Classic, youth wrestling duals, indoor soccer tournaments and more for as many as 5,000 competitors.


The Wildwoods Convention Center has become one of the most popular venues for youth events, with its spacious well-lit arena overlooking the beach and ocean, as well as its large ballroom space and ten meeting rooms. Add to that a large number of hotel and motel rooms avail- able at attractive off-season rates, and plenty of great family restaurants and fun things to do, and the Wildwoods serves as a perfect family destination for youth events.


greenINITIATIVES


The Wildwoods Convention Center has a 473 kW rooftop solar array that was devel- oped by Tioga Energy of San Francisco, and which was constructed by Pro-Tech Energy Solutions of New Jersey (including IBEW Local 269 Huen Electric) in 2012. Today, this installation supplies 24 percent of the venue’s overall energy usage and reduces its carbon footprint by 179 tons annually.


In addition, energy efficient light bulbs are now being used and light sensors have been installed throughout the building’s service areas. Waterless urinals and sensor operated faucets and flush systems have been installed to conserve water consumption. The venue also utilizes environmentally friendly cleaning products and recycled materials wherever possible.


Recycling is another major green initiative at the Wildwoods Convention Center, as everything from cardboard, office paper, glass, plastic and cans to ink cartridges, broken equipment, scrap metal and used light bulbs are recycled by the venue.


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