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B M & T ••• July/August 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 43 COLUMBUS GEORGIA CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER, COLUMBUS, GA Whether you're planning a small meet- ing or need an entire performance venue—or something in between— Columbus, GA offers a variety of unique event spaces rich in history with modern appeal to accommodate your group's size, interests and needs. With multiple golf courses in the city it won't be hard merg- ing business with pleasure on the green. The Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center totals over 180,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space–that includes more than 55,000 square feet of exhibit space in its North, Center, and South halls, a 22,000 square foot ballroom, and 17 breakout rooms for meetings of any size and description. The 200-year old building recently underwent a major retro-fitting of mechanicals, technology, sound, and other components. The Civic Center is another Columbus venue that anchors the South Commons complex. this versatile facility serves a number of purposes and is sure to satisfy the needs of your group. It's equipped with a 10,000 seating capacity, hospitality suites totaling 5,000 sq. ft. which can be configured to as little as 1,500 sq. ft. The Cunningham Center Conference Center is a state of the art facility that provides the resources and support to ensure suc- cessful meetings and conferences of all sizes. Within the confines of a comfortable and relaxed learning environment, the center features a 5,432 square foot banquet hall, six seminar rooms, an executive board room and four computer training labs. Planners can coordinate their client's itinerary using the conference center as well as other unique meeting spaces around town for business and include an amazing golf experience at Columbus' golf courses such as Oxbow Creek Golf Course, Godwin Creek Golf Course and Maple Ridge Golf Club. The choice is yours in Columbus, Georgia. For more information call (706) 327-4522 or visit https://columbustradecenter.com. Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center meeting room THE BUCCANEER BEACH & GOLF RESORT, USVI When it comes to meetings in the U.S. Virgin Islands, inspiration starts at The Buccaneer. Whether you are rewarding your best staff members with a trip to St. Croix, con- vening a company board meeting, enjoy- ing a long-awaited family reunion or get- ting together with friends for a golf holi- day, The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort makes the event a breeze to plan, a joy to experience and a success to remember. The venue has a total of 3,300 sq. ft. of meeting and event space broken up into six distinctive function venues. The 1,600 sq. ft. Brass Parot, an enclosed, air-condi- tioned room is a favorite for meetings and award banquets. Located in the Great House, its capacity is 160 theatre-style and 120 for banquets. The 1,015 sq. ft. Beach Meeting Room is located near the Grotto Beach and offers space for up to 70 persons. The The Cotton House is a 484 square foot space perfect for dinners and breakouts. The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort features an 18-hole golf course with stunning views of the Caribbean and St. Croix coast. The par 70 course, encompassing 5,668 yards with ocean views from 13 holes is the perfect backdrop for your group's event. Challenging, yet very playable, The Buccaneer is an ideal resort course just minutes from your guest room door with rounds of less than four hours and fun for golfers of all skill levels. For more information call (340) 712-2100 or visit https://www.thebuccaneer.com The Bucaneer Golf Course