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ft. of landscaped terrace with spectacular bay views — ideal for receptions and breaks. For more information call (619) 525-5282. TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER The sparkling waterfront vistas bring the warmth and light of the Florida sunshine directly into your meeting rooms at the Tampa 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, convention or special event. The 200,000-sq. ft. Exhibit Hall is divisible into 75,000-, 100,000-or 125,000-sq. ft. spaces, or can be used intact. When used as one hall, it can accommodate up to 1,000 10’x10’ booths. The ballroom can accommodate up to 3,600 theater-style, 2,080 for banquets, or can be divided into four sections. Outdoor space includes: the 14,000-sq. ft. Riverwalk, overlooking the water and ideal for evening receptions and banquets; and the Garden, just outside the Center, which is available for receptions for up to 500 people. The facility’s beautifully appointed décor and unique architectural designs create a setting that showcases the area’s natural surroundings. The conveniences of a vibrant downtown, adjacent first-class accommodations, and Florida’s largest variety of destination offerings blend together to make Tampa Bay a remarkable venue. Tampa Bay offers all the best of Florida in one place. For more information, call (813) 274-8422. JACKSON CONVENTION COMPLEX With so much state-of-the-art ballroom, exhibit and meet- ing space at your command, the JacksonConventionComplex holds huge possibilities for your next event. In fact, you’ll be able to host practically anything you can imagine, fromsports tournaments,consumer expos and trade shows to regional and national conventions.Located in the very center of a city filled with passion,warmth, and heart, the new Jackson Convention Complex iswhereMississippimeets theworld. 100%Authentic. Tampa Bay. For more information about booking your next convention, contact Sherri Brown:813.342.4062 or email SBrown@VisitTampaBay.com. 28 Black Meetings & Tourism November/December 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com