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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Located in the heart of South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) boasts over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, including; over 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, over 100,000 sq. ft. of versatile pre-function area space and 70 meeting rooms comprised of 127,000 sq. ft. The dynamic and international City of Miami Beach is a unique, sophisticated, urban paradise, offering world-class business amenities and cosmopolitan facilities in a laid-back tropical atmosphere. Visitors of the Miami Beach Convention Center reap the benefits when they choose to meet in this city, where com- bining business with pleasure is as effort- less as convening a conference on a waterfront terrace. Spanning four city blocks of palm tree lined streets and located in the heart of the electrifying and historic South Beach/Art Deco District, the Miami Beach Convention Center is a meeting, convention, trade show and consumer show paradise. White sandy beach- es, warm ocean waters, terrific shop- ping, award winning restaurants, cool cafes and exciting nightlife make Miami Beach a premier choice for your next event. In addition, with over 2,000 hotel rooms within walk- ing distance of the Miami Beach Convention Center and warm Atlantic Ocean, and only a brief 15 minute drive from Miami International Airport, your group will be sure to enjoy world famous weather and cosmopolitan lifestyle throughout their entire visit. Amenities at the facility include a business center, board room, cyber café, box offices, concierge desks, concession stands, show offices and a uniquely designed skywalk that features a center pod with a buffet & cocktail lounge and an unrestricted view of all four exhibit halls. STATS Total exhibit space: 1,00,000 sq. ft. Largest hall: 500,000 sq. ft. Number of meeting rooms: 70 Telephone: (305) 673-7311 Website: www.miamibeachconvention.com Black Meetings & Tourism October/November 200 : www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 76 PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER Pasadena's array of versatile meeting facilities, accom- modations, restaurants, leisure opportunities and cultural activities, make the Pasadena Convention Center an ideal location for your event. In March 2009, the Pasadena Convention Center cele- brated the grand opening of its $150 million expansion. Because of its commitment to responsible environmental practices, it is anticipated the facility will receive the high- ly coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council. LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, located in the heart of downtown, hosts over 700 event days and attracts more than 2 million visitors annually for con- ventions, trade shows, concerts, theater, and sporting events. This SMG-managed, state-of-the-art facility includes three dynamic, multi-purpose Exhibition Halls as well as unique entertainment venues at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center which includes the Terrace and Center Theaters, and the Long Beach Arena. The Terrace Theater is a full-production 3,051-seat theater featuring world-class concert performances and Broadway shows, while the Center Theater, (825 capacity), provides a more intimate setting. The Long Beach Arena is not only a popular venue for major concerts, it has hosted a myriad of prestigious sport- ing events for the past 20 years such as the renowned Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The Center is also host to various sports related tradeshows such as Fred Hall's Fish & Tackle, Scuba Show, and the Southern California Golf Show. STATS Total exhibit space: 400,000 sq. ft. Largest hall: 224,000 sq. ft. Largest ballroom: 20,446 sq. ft. Number of meeting rooms: 35 Telephone: (562) 436-3636 Website: www.longbeachcc.com 9