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TCF Center is International Sustainability Leader

1/15/2020

TCF Center is now an international leader in sustainability goals.

A new story is being written in Detroit. It's about people and place. It is about the character of community and the places they gather. TCF Center, along with leadership in Metro Detroit and the international event industry, is adapting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into sustainability and corporate responsibility programs to support the efforts and align day-to-day operations to meet the global goals.

ASM Global Granted Contract Renewal to Manage Greater Columbus Convention Center

12/3/2019

The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) Board of Directors has approved a contract renewal for ASM Global to continue managing the award-winning Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC).

A New Era of Private Events Begins at the Harley-Davidson Museum®

11/7/2019

1903 Events™ combines timeless elegance with creative solutions

The Harley-Davidson Museum® is excited to announce that its private events operations have officially rebranded as 1903 Events™. Paying tribute to the year Harley-Davidson®, an American icon, was born and rooted in that same sense of timeless quality, 1903 Events is an authentic hospitality partner for bold, original celebrations.

Swiftel Center is Certified Sensory Inclusive

10/29/2019

Full- and part-time staff staying current to ensure all guests experience MIDWEST HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST

KultureCity has partnered with the Swiftel Center to make the facility and all hosted events sensory inclusive. Full- and part-time staff are required to complete industry training to provide maximum inclusiveness for all attendees.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 11

10/29/2019

The Flint Hills Discovery Center thanks the brave men and women who have served our country.

On Monday, November 11 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) will be celebrating Veterans Appreciation Day. On this day, we would like to thank all who have served by opening our doors free to all Veterans, Active Duty, Retired, their families and Gold Star families. We are grateful for your service and sacrifice.

TCF Center Becomes the Largest LEED Certified Building in Michigan

10/11/2019

Claude Molinari, general manager of ASM Global/TCF Center, today announced that TCF Center has been awarded LEED Gold Certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. With 2.4 million square feet in the venue, TCF Center becomes the largest LEED certified building in the state of Michigan.

Hilton Milwaukee City Center to Serve as Democratic National Convention Headquarters Hotel in 2020

10/11/2019

Originally opened in 1928 as the Schroeder Hotel, the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Center has wowed guests and meeting attendees for more than 90 years. As Milwaukee’s largest hotel with 729 rooms and skyway access to the Wisconsin Center convention and exposition facility, the property continues to strengthen its efforts as it prepares to serve as the headquarters for the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) in 2020. As part of this effort, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center today announced a new director of events, Christine Lunz, who will oversee all events at the hotel, including assisting the Hilton’s events team with the DNC.

Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Announces Upcoming Fundraising Event

10/11/2019

Bison, Beef & Bourbon will be the first signature fundraising event hosted by the Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, from 6:30-9:00p.m. at the Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. 3rd Street, Manhattan, KS.

Overland Park Convention Center Named Top 20 in the Nation Projected to Bring in $700,000 in Net Income

10/7/2019

The Overland Park Convention Center today announced it has been a named top 20 convention center in the nation by EXHIBITOR Magazine, a leading industry publication honoring the best in meeting and event venues. It’s second national recognition of the year, the convention center was also named a Best Convention Center in North America by Business View Magazine.

Cobo Center Amplifies Food Efficiency

8/1/2019

Centerplate, the exclusive catering services provider in Cobo Center, recently upped the ante in food efficiency by hiring Astrapto to help create a leading edge food waste reduction program. Here is what you need to know!