Black Meetings and Tourism

March / April 2018

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B M & T ••• March/April 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 39 size. Jackson affords the meeting plan- ner the ability to offer its delegates a plethora of options through its rich music heritage, cultural offerings, sea- sonal events and festivals and sporting events, not to mention its friendly peo- ple and culinary charm. A growing num- ber of meeting planners looking for state-of-the-art facilities find Jackson full of warm hospitality and exceptional service, superb venues, and economi- cally savvy. Chart a new corporate direction within the cutting-edge space of the Jackson Convention Complex – the centerpiece of downtown renaissance. This massive facility showcases state- of-the-art technology, a 382-seat the- ater, and over 330,000 sq. ft. of prime meeting and exhibit space. As well as a perfect setting for a business conference of various sizes Jackson is a great destination for a relaxed getaway to explore 29 unique museums and attractions, over 300 restaurants, hundreds of fun events and festivals, three historic cultural dis- tricts, innumerable visual and perform- ing arts, and cool nightlife. You've come to the right place to explore all Jackson has to offer. Jackson served as a drum major for many moments in history that had a sig- nificant impact on the scope of America. Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, recognized as one of CNN's 50 States 50 Spots to see, served as the first public school for African-American students. It is now the home for thousands of artifacts. The campus of Tougaloo College has a storied past and is recognized as "The Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi" because of the fundamen- tal principles of freedom, equality, jus- tice and America's promise. Explore the Farish Street Historical District, a 125-acre late nineteenth cen- tury grid-patterned neighborhood, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is where you'll find over 100 years of rich African-American her- itage. Located at the crossroads of I-20 and I-55, Jackson is easily accessible by all modes of transportation. The Jackson International Airport is only 15 minutes from d o w n t o w n . B u s / T r a i n Station is conve- niently housed downtown. Wanda Collier- Wilson serves as president/CEO of Visit Jackson, one of only 11 bureaus in the nation head- ed by an African- American. If inter- ested in booking business in the Jackson area be sure to contact Shun Hatten (VP of Sales & Marketing) and the Sales Team for further information. AREA GUIDES • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hilton Jackson 276 Jackson Marriott 303 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Jackson Convention Complex Total Exhibit Space 330,000 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 16 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Jackson (800) 354-7695 www.visitjackson.com Photo Credit: Sean Pavone

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