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CO NVENT I O N CENT ERS SUPPLEMENT The Emerald Coast Convention Center
Just off a stretch of emerald green waters and sugar-white sand beaches in Northwest Florida stands the Emerald Coast Convention Center, an impressive, modern facility within view of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Convention Center plays host to many sporting events, tournaments and competitions each year, and it's easy to see why.
The Gem of Northwest Florida The Convention Center is central to the three Florida communities of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, and is just minutes from the heart of Destin. Access to the Emerald Coast Convention Center is convenient by both car and air. Interstate 10 is within 20 miles to the north while the Northwest Florida Regional Airport is a short 10-minute drive away.
Moderate, year-round temperatures with stunning sunrises and sunsets make the Emerald Coast an idyllic setting and each day provides a wonderful backdrop for your event. Yet, it is the facility and our team that will make your event stand out.
Functional & Flexible The Emerald Coast Convention Center features 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 21,000-square-foot, free-expanse, multi- function room with soaring 24-foot ceil- ings and 12 breakout meeting rooms that vary in size from 450 to 1,200 square feet. We offer two comfortable dressing rooms fully equipped with full-length mirrors, showers and a large, well-lighted vanity area to you complimentary. We
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offer comfortable bleachers with a capac- ity for 530 people to make your sporting event easily seen by all participants.
Cutting-Edge Capabilities The Convention Center is designed to make any set up and teardown easy. Load in and out via our sloping drive-in ramp that opens through a 13' x 14' exterior door in our Emerald Ballroom I. Behind the scenes, the simple layout and extra- wide thoroughfares make navigating the back hallways simple and problem-free. Beyond the physical attributes of the
facility, the Emerald Coast Convention Center boasts state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities, both in the large multi- purpose room and every breakout meet- ing room. Plus, high-speed wireless Internet access, always complimentary, is available throughout the building for everyone.
Catering That Participants Crave Along with our flexible, usable space for events, tournaments and competitions, the food and beverage service offered at the Emerald Coast Convention Center will be key to your successful event. Award-winning Executive Chef Mark Hall, C.E.C., helms our catering services provided by Aramark, running a 6,000- square foot state-of-the-art kitchen. His culinary creations win rave reviews month in and month out.
Superlative Service Every Time The most defining attribute of the Emerald Coast Convention Center, how- ever, is the service. Only the warmth of their hospitality rivals the professional- ism the team presents. Accommodating
your requests, no matter how unusual or specific is always a pleasure and will be carried out to perfection every time. To ensure extraordinary results are
achieved, an event coordinator is assigned to work with you from begin- ning to end of your event ensuring that every facet of every function—room lay- out, A/V needs, food and beverage requests and more—takes place as specified and according to plan. Attention to detail and a get-it-done attitude guar- antee success from your initial contact throughout your entire event and at your departure.
Where To Stay & What To Do The Emerald Coast, with its 24 miles of sugar white sand beaches, is bustling with activity and accommodations. In fact, accommodation options number more than 13,000 possibilities, from resort condominiums to service-oriented resorts, hotels and motels. Leisure activi- ties include world-class golf, deep-sea fishing from the Destin Harbor, water sports, shopping at Destin Commons and more, plus a host of family-friendly attractions, with our glorious beaches taking center stage. Dining opportunities abound, with enough variety to suit any taste or budget. Small wonder the Emerald Coast
Convention Center is a magnet for sport- ing events, tournaments and competi- tions. The setting, facilities, and service are a winning combination that can't be beat. ■
contact
Tisha Maraj, Sales & Marketing Manager Emerald Coast Convention Center (877) 574-5123 tmaraj@co.okaloosa.fl.us www.EmeraldCoastConventionCenter.com
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