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•Pg_54-74__BMT_pg86-162 4/30/13 9:51 PM Page 64 AREA GUIDES CLEVELAND BIG CITY MEETING EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE BIG CITY PRICES BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT II Cleveland, located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, is on the southern shore of Lake Erie and part of the Great Lakes Region, the country's largest fresh water resource. The Cleveland Plus region extends 100 miles along the Lake Erie shoreline. Cleveland is a city filled with spectacular attractions, world-class performing arts and culture, great shopping, big league sports action, top-notch restaurants, award-winning breweries and wineries, premier accommodations, year-round events and much more. The city boasts residents representing more than 117 different ethnicities, creating a region rich in culture. Discover the array of ethnic eateries, charming neighborhoods and cultural attractions that reflect this wonderful diversity. With a brand new convention center on the horizon, newly expanded and renovated hotels and conference facilities, and one of the largest single-building exposition centers in the world, Cleveland has your meeting covered. If you're looking for a meeting location different from what you've ever experienced before, that excites, intrigues and engages your attendees, consider it done. And the best part of holding your Downtown Cleveland Photo Credit: Dwight Nadig O Ju pen ly in Brand New Cleveland Convention Center... 20 g 13 That's sustainably underground...Who knew? Cleveland Convention Center Entrance 64 B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com ClevelandMeetings.com