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B M & T ••• January/February 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 19 OGLEBAY RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER Oglebay is the perfect place for your next gathering, training program or corporate retreat. All 15 of the resort's meeting rooms feature high-speed internet access and individual lighting, sound, and temperature controls. With over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space they offer flexibility and versatility to meet today's business demands. Unique meeting spaces include the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater, a 1,400-seat, one-of-a-kind, outdoor theater perfect for concerts, speaking engagements and much more. The Pine Room is a beautiful facility overlooking the outdoor pool that features a large fireplace, stage, heating/air-conditioning, catering kitchen and has a dinner seat- ing capacity of 350. Caddy Camp features a quaint cottage-like structure nestled within the Crispin Golf Course is equipped with a full kitchen, fire- place, heating/air-conditioning and outdoor seating area with a capacity of 70. Camp Russel, on the other hand, is often used for educational programs. The building is equipped with a full kitchen, walk-in cooler/freezer, fireplace, and has a banquet capacity of 200. Oglebay is truly a golfer's paradise with four golf courses including two championship courses at the Speidel Golf Club! The newest championship course is a modern links layout designed by Arnold Palmer and is the perfect complement to their classic Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed championship course. Oglebay also features the 18-hole regulation Crispin Course and a 9-hole Par III Course. A practice range at the Speidel Golf Club features grass tees, matted tees, and a chipping green surrounded by two sand bunkers. For more information or assistance in planning your next conference, call (800) 972-1991, (304) 243-4060, or visit http://www.oglebay-resort.com GRAND LUCAYAN BEACH AND GOLF RESORT AND LIGHTHOUSE POINTE Fronting a pristine, white-sand beach and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, this upscale island getaway provides unforget- table comfort for conference delegates, spa-lovers, golf-enthusiasts and active travelers alike. Refreshing guestrooms are designed for complete relaxation with ocean, marina or island views. Deluxe resort services include a selection of restaurants and bars, fun- filled gaming action at the casino, 25,000-sq. ft. of fitness center and spa, sparkling pools, and a golf course located within minutes of the hotel. Where the natural beauty of the sunrise is only matched by the island's spectacular watercolor sunsets, guests of the resort enjoy treasured vacations of sun, sand and surf. Successful, highly productive meetings are a long-standing tradition at Grand Lucayan. The sprawling and spectacular oceanfront resort is home to a top-notch team that will help you host your most memorable meeting ever, whether you gather in their high-tech Conference Center or stately Manor House, a lovely architectural nod to the island's British Colonial history. Everything's here to make it work, from cutting-edge audio- visual equipment to staff that make your meeting their top priority There's a 14,840-sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, plenty of intimate meet- ing rooms and even more space for functions outdoors. Best of all, it's infused with a dose of sophisticated Bahamian style – from post-meeting rum tastings to evenings with a local storyteller, right down to the intoxicating Bahamian accent heard island-wide. The open, breezy Reef course has 6,909 yards of expansive greens and fairways, scattered with bunkers, water hazards and grassy rough. This links-style course stretches almost 7,000 yards from the back trees and only requires a solid, short game to achieve a low score. For more information call (242) 373-1333 or visit http://www.grandlucayan.com. Oglebay Golf Course Grand Lucayan Meeting Room