Updates from the Midwest meetings and events industry
New Facilities
 Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon, IL Offers meeting space to accommodate a wide variety of groups with various room sizes and capacities. Close to wineries, golf courses and the Jefferson County Historical village. Largest meeting space: 2,128 sq. ft. |  Le Méridien Chicago Oakbrook Center, IL Offers 3,500 sq. ft. of event space, including the 3,000 sq. ft. Grand Salon. Close to the Oakbrook Shopping Center which is home to over 25 restaurants and boutiques. Largest meeting space: 3,000 sq. ft. |
 Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel, OH Offers 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space perfect for large group events, social gatherings and business functions. Close to the Contemporary Arts Center, the Cincinnati Zoo and Fountain Square. Total meeting space: 14,380 sq. ft. |  Radisson Blu Minneapolis, MN Offers 29,000 sq. ft. of flexible event and meeting space, including the 7,000 sq. ft. Scandinavian Ballroom. Close to the downtown Minneapolis theater and business districts and within blocks of Target Field, Target Center, shopping and entertainment. Total meeting space: 29,000 sq. ft. |
 Courtyard Battle Creek, MI Offers meeting space to accommodate a variety of groups. Close to local attractions such as Binder Park Zoo, Air Zoo and golf courses. Total meeting space: 1,400 sq. ft. |
Coming Soon
 Metropolitan at The 9, Cleveland, OH Opening September 2014 Offers meeting space for a variety of functions, including the 2,440 sq. ft. Alex Theater and the 5,122 sq. ft. Mint Ballroom. Located in the historic Gateway Distric, the hotel is close to Q Arena, Progressive Field and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Total meeting space: 14,000 sq. ft. |  Courtyard by Marriott Muncie at Horizon Convention Center, Muncie, IN Opening 2015 This hotel will be attached to the Horizon Convention Center and will feature conference rooms, a restaurant and bistro/coffee shop. Close to the downtown area which is home to a variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Meeting and event space: Attached to Horizon Convention Center with additional conference rooms available |
 Le Méridien Indianapolis, IN Opening December 2014 Following a $9.5 million renovation of the historic Canterbury Hotel, the Le Méridien Indianapolis will offer more than 2,500 sq. ft. of upgraded meeting and event space. Close to a variety of nearby restaurants, shopping and the nearby Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Upgraded meeting and event space: More than 2,500 sq. ft |
Renovations
 Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, Merillville, IN As part of a $2 million renovation project, new features will include Sealy Posturepedic Titanium 600d Plus Euro Pillow Top beds, new carpet and desk chairs in all guest rooms and corridor makeovers, including new lighting, wall vinyl and carpet. |  Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, MI As part of a $30 million renovation project, the remodeling of 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center began on May 19, 2014. This phase of the riverfront hotel’s massive overhaul, as well as guest room renovations, are expected to be completed in December 2014. The meeting space at the Detroit Marriott spans three floors with 34 separate rooms and the renovation will enhance functionality as well as aesthetics. |
 French Lick Resort, IN On April 17, 2014, the last steel beam was lowered into place on French Lick Resort’s meeting space expansion signaling significant progress on the $15.5 million dollar project. When complete in January 2015, the Meeting & Event Center will be the largest hotel meeting space in the state of Indiana. |
Convention Centers
 Minneapolis Convention Center, MN The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) announced they are spending nearly $14.5 million on improvements to the facility, including renovating the Visitor Information Center and moving it closer to the main entrance and adding a mezzanine level. The enhancements will take place over a two year period while the MCC prepares for its busiest event schedule in a decade. |  Prairie Capital Convention Center, Springfield, IL A $15 million renovation of Springfield, Illinois’ convention center is complete. This is the first renovation of the facility since being built in 1978, and includes new lighting, wall coverings, carpet and furnishings, state-of-the-art audio visual services, an expanded lobby, upgraded loading docks, the addition of first-floor bathrooms, a food court, an outdoor plaza and a new façade on the parking ramp. |
 Holthus Convention Center, York, NE Located on Highway 81, just north of the I-80 York interchange, this 40,000 sq. ft. facility, opening October 2014, is versatile enough for any event from weddings, meetings and banquets to trade shows and conferences. |
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