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small town, but with close proximity to big-city entertainment. Eastpoint serves as an excellent loca- tion to hold smaller gatherings like wed- dings, reunions and business team retreats. There are numerous meeting halls and parks where guests can enjoy the beauties of the "small town" ambiance outside Atlanta. For those looking to spend some time in East Point, there are great dining establishments, including Georgia's only all-raw restaurant, Lov'n It Live. The East Point Corner Tavern is a popular gather- ing spot for locals, and they welcome vis- itors to pull up a chair and grab a drink. Want some action? East Point has that, too. Check out the Dick Lane Velodrome for bicycle races throughout the year. If you want to get in on the action yourself, visit one of East Point's many athletic fields and challenge your friends to a game of ultimate Frisbee or kick ball. ••SAVANNAH•• Options are a meeting planner's best friend. Fortunately, you'll never run short of meeting options when you bring your group to Savannah. Savannah gives you a multitude of choices, ranging from historic homes for small, intimate gatherings to the 330,000- sq.ft. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. This gem of the Historic Meeting District offers the flexi- bility, capability and capacity you need for major, high-level meetings. And it's locat- ed right in the heart of Savannah, just minutes from the city's best dining, shop- ping and entertainment. Hold a meeting on one of Savannah's elegant city squares, where historic gath- erings have been held for more than 300 years. Or plan a one-of-a-kind themed event in one of our museums or theaters. Your imagination is your only limit in Savannah. If versatility is what you're looking for, the Savannah Civic Center delivers with 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and a spa- cious 2,500-seat auditorium. Of course, the city's many hotels, inns and restau- rants provide a wealth of options for meetings and events of all sizes. B M & T ••• March/April 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 49 AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa 403 Savannah Marriott Riverfront 391 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Savannah International Trade & Convention Center Total Exhibit Space 330,000 sq. ft Meeting Rooms 13 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Savannah (877) SAVANNAH www.savannahmeetings.com Greater Savannah Black & Minority Chamber of Commerce (206) 426-2363 • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport West 403 Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West 391 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? City Of Eastpoint – (404) 270-7057 http://www.eastpointcity.org Savannah, riverfront promenade at twilight Photo Credit: Sean Pavone