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services that will help your meeting or conference move along smoothly and proficiently. Some services include a Business Center comprised of a FedExKinko's, a per- sonalized catering service, restaurants & concessions, Internet, Telecommunica-tion & WiFi: SmartCity as well as audio visual equipment for lectures and shows. If you are a planner and want to entertain your attendees while in Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are all SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant down- town. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events. From floor plans to pricing guides to policy details, there can never be too much information when planning a successful event. The convention center is well equipped with 525,701 gross sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space on the ground level, 90,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space in the Sails Pavilion on the upper level along with 72 meet- ing/banquet rooms totaling 204,114 sq. ft. of space. Additionally there are two ballrooms, totaling 80,706 sq. ft. and eight show manager offices overlooking the exhibit halls. The convention center boasts 184,500 sq. ft. of land- scaped terrace levels with spectacular bay views which is ideal for receptions and breaks, 284,494 sq. ft. of pre- function, registration and circulation areas including the lobby which features 115,756 sq. ft. of convenient regis- tration areas. There is a 138-seat capacity onsite restaurant, a 36- seat bar, eight concession stands in exhibit halls, 2 full- service kitchens, portable specialty services and three Starbucks lobby operations. At the San Diego Convention Center having the most updated technolo- gy is a must. Center comes ready for any event with TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER The sparkling waterfront vistas bring the warmth and light of the Florida sunshine directly into your meeting rooms at the Tampa Bay Convention Center. The 600,000-sq. ft. building offers 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 36,000-sq. ft. ballroom, and 36 breakout rooms that total over 42,000 sq. ft. of additional meeting space. Add to that, over 84,000 sq. ft. of flexible public space and you have the best venue for any meeting, conven- tion or special event. The facility's beautifully appoint- ed décor and unique architectural designs create a set- ting that showcases its natural surroundings. The con- veniences of a vibrant downtown, adjacent first-class accommodations, and Florida's largest variety of desti- nation offerings blend together to make Tampa Bay a remarkable venue. The Exhibit Hall, divisible into 75,000-, 100,000-, 40 complete A/V production capabilities, full-service FedEx/Kinko's business center on-site providing fax, copying, express mail, packaging and printing. STATS Total Exhibit Space: Largest Hall: Largest Ballroom: Number of Meeting Rooms: Telephone: Website: 615,701 sq. ft. 525,701 sq. ft. 40,955 sq. ft. 72 (619) 525.5000 www.visitsandiego.com 125,000- or 200,000-sq. ft. areas, can accommodate up to 1,000 10'x10' booths. The Ballroom is divisible into four sections, and can accommodate up to 3,600 theater- style, 2,080 for banquets and as many as 170 10'x10' booths. An in-house information system, cybercenter business services, and a wireless hot spot are just a few of the center's features. Planners will find 2,200 hotel rooms within walking distance of the center, with 2,700 downtown and 20,000 citywide. STATS Total Exhibit Space: Largest Hall: Largest Ballroom: Number of Meeting Rooms: Telephone: 200,000 sq. ft. 200,000 sq. ft. 36,000 sq. ft. 36 (813) 274-8511 Website: www.tampagov.net/dept_convention_center Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com within a short distance of the convention center. STATS Total Exhibit Space: Largest Hall: Largest Ballroom: Number of Meeting Rooms: Telephone: Website: 2,053,820 sq. ft. 479,190 sq. ft. 62,182 sq. ft 74 (800) 345-9845 www.occc.net