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SPECIAL Feature
Convention & Civic Centers:
Big Venues
For Big Ideas
BY MARCIA BRADFORD
With their central locations, ample parking and spacious exhibit halls
that can be transformed into all types of sports settings, convention
centers fill a vast array of needs for sports events planners. Add in the
built-in catering and vendor services, the technological sophistication
and the marketing network that convention centers offer, and sports
organizations can have nearly all of their needs met in one place.
From tournaments to trade shows, from competitions to conferences and all sports activities in-between, convention centers are
hosting a wide variety of sports events. This special section takes a
look at some of the nationʼs stand-out centers and their role in the
growing world of sports events. ■
Raleigh Convention Center
St. Charles
Convention Center
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September 2013
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