CHASE CENTER ON THE RIVERFRONT Wilmington, DE
Wilmington has a dynamic and evolving social and dining scene. Options along the Riverfront area include: an IMAX theater, mini golf, indoor trampoline park, riverboat tours, bike rentals, outdoor ice skating rink in the winter (and beer garden in the summer), the Delaware Children’s Museum, The Delaware Contemporary, Delaware Theater Company, Frawley Stadium - home of the Delaware Blue Rocks baseball team, Michael S. Purzycki River- walk, Russel Peterson Wildlife Refuge, and many restaurant choices.
Chase Center on the Riverfront has a proud and unique heritage. Originally a shipbuilding facility during World War II, it later became the First USA Riverfront Arts Center, hosting world-class exhibitions. In 2005, it transitioned to a multipurpose special events facility, and was renamed Chase Center on the Riverfront. Today, it hosts all types of events, from small meetings and large multiday conferences, conventions and trade shows to social galas, weddings, community events and other celebrations.
A key feature of Chase Center is its direct connection to the luxurious 180-room Westin Wilmington Hotel, which offers extra convenience for event attendees. This modern hotel is pet- friendly and provides event spaces for smaller groups. Together, the Chase Center and Westin comprise 90,000-square feet of meeting and exhibit space, including ample conference rooms, a 250-seat auditorium, an open exhibit area and several beautiful ballrooms.
In addition, there are two new hotels on the Riverfront land- scape, the 120 room Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Delaware and the 114 room Hyatt Place.
Additional outlet venues are just steps away from the Chase Center, including the Osprey Room at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, the Loft at the Riverfront Market, The Riverboat Queen, which charts its course on the Christina, Brandywine and Delaware rivers for up to a two hour round-trip cruise, and Frawley Baseball Stadium, which can play host for groups of up to 300 guests in its outdoor picnic area whether on a game day or not. The same team member who works with event planners on the main conference at the Chase Center also will be their point of contact at any of these outlets - and all can be conveniently master billed.
Chase Center on the Riverfront boasts a collaborative team adept at planning and executing events in traditional and unique ven- ues, both within the center and also at its outlet venue locations across the Wilmington Riverfront. A one-stop-shop for meetings and events, from boutique board meetings to extravagant galas and regional conferences and trade shows, its flexible space can be set to accommodate nearly any type of event.
Exciting news at the Chase Center includes the addition of its new Executive Chef, Jim Berman, who is ready to take an al- ready award-winning culinary program to the next level of creativity and diversity. Menus at the center are designed to be inclusive for all guests regardless of dietary restrictions or allergies, however, the culinary team can create a custom culinary program, as well.
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ROLAND E. POWELL CONVENTION CENTER Ocean City, MD
The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is getting ready to break ground for its next expansion phase, which essentially will add a new 30,000-square foot exhibit hall, as well as other enhancements. Among these will include: a 15,000-square foot Bayfront Gallery; new upper level ballroom restrooms; a loading dock renovation; boardwalk and Rip Rap improvements; Wetlands mitigation and improvements; the demolition of the existing Sunset Room structure; renovated sup- port spaces for convention center staff; along with HVAC upgrades.
This new phase of expansion comes at an estimated cost of $37- million. Construction is slated to begin in April of 2020 with an expected final completion date in December of 2021. Another offering of the convention center, its Performing Arts Center showcases varying types of performances and professional shows, and also offers plan- ners an enhanced, upgraded feel as a venue for any keynote or general session.
The town of Ocean City has recently experienced a building boom with new properties opening as well as major renovations to many existing properties, resulting in the area now having more than 10,000 hotel rooms and over 28,000 condominiums.
Ocean City has a wide variety of activities aside from the beach and boardwalk, including some new offerings like the OC Foodie Tours, Seacrets’ Distillery Tours, bowling at Alley Oops, plus golfing, jet ski- ing, kayaking, fishing and boating excursions, to name just a few.
In addition, Ocean City is home to interactive and historical museums that offer insight and understanding of the town's Eastern Shore cul- ture and heritage. For dining, over 200 restaurants offer everything from crabs and fresh seafood, to fine dining or festive ethnic cuisine. Winery visits and craft beer excursions also are popular.
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