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Fromthe open, contemporary layout of the pre-function areas to the expansive exhibition, meeting and banquet spaces, the Chattanooga Convention Center represents a refreshing environment for any convention, meeting or event. The expanded Chattanooga Convention Center rep- resents nothing short of a revolution in exhibition space design. Unlike traditional meeting space (with dark ceilings that beg to be ignored), the Convention Center's sophisti- cated lighting technology allows natural sunlight directly into the spacious exhibition area.The result: bright, evenly distributed lighting that's not only more visually pleasing, but also brings with it all of the psychological benefits of working in pure, natural sunlight. The Center's new design features an enhanced lighting system that uses sunlight filtered through openings in the 30-ft. ceilings as a primary light source. Special sensors monitor the brightness of direct and diffused sunlight enter- ing the building and adjust indoor lights to accommodate for the changes. The more natural light there is entering the building, the less artificial light used. Then, there is the space itself – a total of 312,000 sq. ft., which includes 100,000 sq. ft. of clear span exhibit space, 21 meeting rooms and six ballrooms – all with state-of-the-art CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER The Cleveland Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, surround- ed by first class hotels and restaurants and within walk- ing distance of several entertainment and sightseeing venues. It is only 15 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. With 21 meeting rooms accommodating groups from 10 to 10,000 – including a grand ballroom that can accommodate 4,000 guests (1,600 for a formal dinner), this venue is popular for fundraisers, conventions, con- ferences, weddings, and exhibitions. The Convention Center Complex offers over 375,000 sq. ft. of usable exhibition space which can be arranged to accommo- connectivity.Removable walls complete the package, allow- ing exhibition and meeting spaces to be configured to your specifications. STATS Total Exhibit Space: Largest Hall: Largest Ballroom: Number of Meeting Rooms: Telephone: Website: 312,000 sq. ft. 100,800 sq. ft. 18,360 sq. ft. 21 (800) 962-5213 www.chattconvention.org date over 1,500 individual exhibits. The performing arts area of the Convention Center was constructed in the grand opera tradition and fea- tures a spacious 21,780-sq. ft. registration lobby, a 10,000-seat auditorium, the 3,000-seat Cleveland Music Hall and 600-seat Little Theater. The facility maintains 300 indoor Convention Center parking spaces. Additional parking is within a short walking distance and the facility is well-served by public transportation. Also in downtown, is the nearby Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center, opening in 2013. The con- tent of the Mart will reflect the technology drivers impacting current trends in healthcare such as access, cost reduction and improved outcomes. The Cleveland C ht 809480 32 atnoaa be r Cnat r otc Adineer 0/6-60 x 32 aog hsen tnfr d it pr en Tr th Cat 04 ~ arent ht asome no aefc met y a te htnoa ovni dine@catnoav. o aog Cnetn &Vsoits ueu aogcbcm ~ cathtnoa ei cnso et eig dsn oiain o Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com ir Bra. aogmetg.m n et t .