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CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space

  • Total
  • Capacity of largest

  • meeting room
  • square Square feet
  • Number

  • feet of of largest theater/classroom of
  • Facility

Address Phone; website meeting meeting space space banquet/cocktail meeting

Rank

  • Top executive
  • style
  • rooms Amenities

Thom Connors general manager

897,500 27,000 544,020 22,000 439,380 30,197

2,880 / 1,800 1,800 / 2,200
70 Free Wi-Fi, 2,200 on-site parking spots, concierge and business center, on-site catering, contractors on-site to provide services to meetings and trade shows

Cobo Center

1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 (313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com

1.

Patricia Mooradian president
600 / 200
600 / 5,000
20 Horse-drawn carriages, Model T rides, historic carousel, steam locomotive, historic re-enactments, entertainment, tours, curators, audiovisual, fireworks, gardens and private courtyards with most venues, organic and local menus available

The Henry Ford

20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124 (313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org

2. 3.

Tom Wilson president and CEO, Olympia Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings
20,000 / 10,000
2,500 / 3,500
120 Unique event location for meetings, events, fundraisers, private ice skating parties and corporate experiential opportunities

Joe Louis Arena

19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit 48226 (313) 394-7593; www.olympiaentertainment.com

Tom Lewand president

375,000 100,000 350,000 215,000 200,000 19,500

  • 24 Caterer, stadium tours, on-field activities, attached parking structure
  • 65,000 B/ 500

1,200 B/ 3,500 B

Ford Field

2000 Brush St., Detroit 48226 (313) 262-2000; www.detroitlions.com

4. 5. 6. 7.

Blair Bowman owner and president
12,000 / 6,000 6,000 / 6,000
30 Attached 126 room Hyatt Place Hotel, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space,
18-foot ceilings, wireless Internet access, more than 2,700 parking spaces

Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Ave., Novi 48374 (248) 348-5600; www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com

Roger Sobran president
4,404 / 650
1,144 / 1,144
35 Space for corporate functions with two theaters, ample break-out rooms, two ballrooms, full-service catering, audiovisual capabilities and valet or self-parking options

The Masonic of Detroit

500 Temple St., Detroit 48201 (313) 832-7100; www.themasonic.com

Tonya Matthews president and CEO

128,500

  • 8,500
  • 240 / 225

600 / 2,000
11 Preferred vendors for valet parking, catering and AV. On-site cafe, wheelchair access, event management team, traveling exhibits, hands-on exhibits, five theaters

Michigan Science Center

5020 John R St., Detroit 48202 (313) 577-8400; www.mi-sci.org

Tom Wilson president and CEO, Olympia Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings

125,000 20,305

5,000 / 400 800 / 1,000

  • 3
  • Historic venue in Foxtown restored to its original splendor. Fox Grand Lobby offers

dinner and cocktail reception space, and multi-levels can be used for strolling events. Stage and theater can accommodate close to 5,000 guests.

Fox Theatre

2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 (313) 471-3333; www.OlympiaEntertainment.com

8.

Shonda Johnson area general manager

100,000 25,801

2,100 / 1,200 1,800 / 2,200
34 Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, bar/lounge, room service, wheelchair access, Internet access, self or valet parking, fitness center, concierge lounge, movie theater, food court, shops

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center

400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit 48243 (313) 568-8000; www.detroitmarriott.com

9. 10. 11. 11.

James Jacobs president

90,000 80,000 80,000 75,000

61,000 NA
2,880 / 300 300 / 61,000
10 Sports & Expo Center, John Lewis Conference Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering services

Macomb Community College, south campus

14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren 48088 (586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu

Paul Glantz founder and chairman
475 / 475 250 / 600
18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies for strolling dinners and cocktail parties

Emagine Canton

39535 Ford Road, Canton Township 48187 (734) 721-3456; www.emagine-entertainment.com

Paul Glantz founder and chairman

  • NA
  • 475 / 475

250 / 600
18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies for strolling dinners and cocktail parties

Emagine Novi

44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi 48377 (248) 468-2990; www.emagine-entertainment.com

  • Barb Zanetti
  • NA
  • 370 / 50

230 / 500
12 On-site catering available. Extensive menu options available. Full bar service available.

Palladium 12

250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham 48009 (248) 723-6240; www.UptownEntertainment.com senior director of business operations, Uptown Entertainment

13.

James Jacobs president

74,000 71,000 70,000 67,000 65,000 64,500

41,400 NA
1,271 / 250
250 / NA
10 Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, University Center/Professional Development
Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering services

Macomb Community College, center campus

44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township 48038-1139 (586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu

14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Paul Glantz founder and chairman
350 / 350 250 / 700
14 Two private party areas: one that can seat up to 250 and another for a party of 50-60 people. All areas combined (including restaurant area) can host up to 600 people on two levels.

Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak

200 N. Main St, Royal Oak 48307 (248) 414-1000; www.emagine-entertainment.com

Dennis Mannion president
30,000 19,604 5,500 64,000
3,000 / 1,500 2,000 / 3,000
14 Built-in LCD projectors, built-in drop-down screen, private entrance, catering, natural stone and marble, granite surfaces, show kitchens with open stone ovens, Pistons Hall of Fame, championship trophy display, guided tours, custom menus

Palace of Auburn Hills

6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills 48326 (248) 377-0100; www.palacenet.com

Marian Ilitch owner
2,200 / 1,379 1,500 / 2,200
11 Audiovisual, including video and teleconferencing capabilities, individualized
HVAC meeting rooms, dedicated meeting concierge, pre-function areas, wireless Internet throughout, automobile accessible

MotorCity Casino Hotel

2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48201 (866) 752-9622; www.motorcitycasino.com

Roger Roels president
450 / 300 325 / 325

  • 1
  • Newly remodeled, on-site catering services

Crystal Park

17099 Champaign, Allen Park 48101 (313) 388-9001; www.crystalgardensonline.com

Greg Wallace manager
500 / 240 500 / 500

  • 2
  • Computer-controlled theater-style lighting. Audiovisual capabilities: 9'x12'

retractable screen, projector, Internet, four wireless microphones, podium, complete audio speaker system, and two 58-inch plasma screens. Separate conference room features boardroom table and AV and Internet.

General Motors Heritage Center

6400 Center, Sterling Heights 48312 (586) 276-1498; www.gmheritagecenter.com

19. 20.

Adrienne Pumphrey global head of Adoba brand

62,000 60,000

17,000 6,000
1,800 / 1,050 1,200 / 3,800
17 Restaurant and lounge, room service, indoor pool, sauna/whirlpool, fitness center, free parking, valet parking, breakfast, lunch, dinner, high-speed Internet access, wheelchair access, business center

Adoba Hotel Dearborn/Detroit Conference Center

600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 (313) 592-3622; www.adobadearborn.com

Deborah Duyck district executive dean
812 / 130 NA / 200
12 Free parking, wireless Internet, large theater, exhibit gallery and enclosable rehearsal space

Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center

21000 Northline Road, Taylor 48180 (734) 374-3512; www.wcccd.edu/about/ PerformingArtsCenter.htm

21.

Jenny Carson conference coordinator

55,000 55,000 50,019 48,000 42,000

3,900 9,000 10,450 6,700 9,000
300 / 180 120 / 100
40 Full-service catering and high-tech rentals; single classroom and campuswide rental; free parking; computer lab, meeting rooms and multimedia conference rooms; free Wi-Fi; electric vehicle charging stations

Walsh College-Troy campus

3838 Livernois Road, Troy 48083 (800) 925-7401; www.walshcollege.edu

22. 22. 24. 25.

Lynn Rich manager
600 / 900 600 / 400

  • 7
  • 20 acres of parking, central public address system, heated and insulated, off-

premises catering permitted, banquet facility, 400-foot track area with bleachers and sound system, 62 electrical campsites, dump station on grounds, DSL, ATM

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103 (734) 429-3145; www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org

Graham Beal director, president and CEO
1,100 / NA 650 / 500
15 Experienced staff, caterer, wireless Internet, gallery tours, custom menus, wedding receptions and corporate or social events

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 (313) 833-7900; www.dia.org

Paul Wegert general manager
700 / 375 375 / 550
22 Four-diamond hotel, complimentary wireless Internet, on-site catering, 27-hole golf course, outdoor gardens and courtyard for cocktail receptions, two restaurants

The Inn at St. John's

44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth 48170 (734) 414-0600; www.theinnatstjohns.com

Tom Lamb general manager
1,000 / 300
600 / 750
44 Championship golf course and clubhouse on property, IACC-approved conference center, on-site audiovisual services, tiered auditorium, outdoor event areas, free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, tennis courts, fitness facility

Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort

1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti 48197 (734) 821-6162; www.marriott.com/dtwys

26. 27.

Jill Baran manager, event and guest services

41,154

  • 12,350
  • 500 / NA

NA / 600

  • 7
  • Behind-the-scenes tours, Paws appearances, AV

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 (313) 471-2283; mlb.mlb.com/det/ballpark/events/index.jsp

This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most comprehensive available. NA = not available. B 65,000 capacity theatre-style using the stadium seating, up to 5,000 capacity banquet-style and 7,500 capacity cocktail/strolling supper-style on the field. Indoor exhibit area includes field and concourses.

LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY

CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space

  • Total
  • Capacity of largest

  • meeting room
  • square Square feet
  • Number

  • feet of of largest theater/classroom of
  • Facility

Address Phone; website meeting meeting space banquet/cocktail meeting

Rank

  • Top executive(s)
  • space
  • style
  • rooms Amenities

Daniel Duffy general manager

31,313

  • 15,905
  • 2,000 / 1,076

1,420 / 2,000
16 Certified executive chef, automobile and large display exhibit entry, complimentary high speed (t-3) wireless in facility plus hard-wired Internet in all meeting rooms, full-service hotel adjoining with 246 guest rooms and suites, restaurant on-site, Loon River Cafe, adjoining indoor water park

Best Western Plus Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center

34911 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights 48312 (586) 979-1400; www.sterlinginn.com

28.

John DelSignore CEO

30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 29,973

23,000 9,890
2,300 / 1,200 1,600 / 2,000
12 Wi-Fi facility, videoconferencing services, audiovisual equipment and technicians to assist, more than 8 acres of free parking, digital marquee to advertise events, easy access to I-96, I-275 and M-14

Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center

39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia 48150 (734) 462-0770; www.laurelmanor.com

29. 29. 29. 29. 29.

Godfrey Renee manager
1,000 / 500
620 / 700

  • 8
  • Meeting rooms are dividable, on-site catering with full menus, wheelchair access,

free parking, production-level audiovisual equipment, AV and event planning staff

Ford Conference & Event Center

1151 Village Road, Dearborn 48124 (313) 621-2900; www.cec.ford.com

Steve Zanella president and COO
14,000 14,000 8,000
1,200 / 900 900 / 1,200
20 Complete line of basic audio, video, lighting equipment, wireless Internet and video conferencing; convenient freight access

MGM Grand Detroit LLC

1777 Third St., Detroit 48226 (877) 888-2121; www.mgmgranddetroit.com

Tom Schoenith owner
700 / 500
550 / 1,000

  • 3
  • Computerized theatrical lighting, valet parking, free parking, panoramic water view,

outdoor spaces, cascading fountains, professional sound system

The Roostertail Catering Club

100 Marquette Drive, Detroit 48214 (313) 822-1234; www.roostertail.com

Donna Schultz general manager
866 / 420
520 / 1,000
13 Westin Workout, indoor pool, spa, three restaurants, bar, valet parking, 24-hour inroom dining, business center

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 (313) 442-1600; westin.com/bookcadillac

  • James Ryan
  • 7,471
  • 600 / 400

400 / 1,000
16 Advanced telecommunications throughout the facility, with on-site AV and IT support, flexible furniture configurations in most meeting rooms and an on-site catering service and restaurant

VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College

18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia 41852-2696 (734) 462-4610; vistatech.schoolcraft.edu executive director of development and governmental relations Brenda Durling conference center manager

34.

Starsky Assadi general manager

28,000 27,000 26,000 26,000

17,300 6,325
400 / 250 700 / 800
11 Renovated all-suite property, free Wi-Fi in guest suites, public space and banquet rooms, free shuttle service within a five-mile radius, adjacent to the People Mover, valet parking

Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center

1000 Brush Ave., Detroit 48226 (313) 962-2323; www.atheneumsuites.com

35. 36. 37. 37.

Barbara Niemi director, event services
600 / 198 400 / 400
22 Restaurant, G-store, Ethernet, on-site catering, located on University of Michigan campus

Michigan Union

530 S. State St., Ann Arbor 48109 (734) 763-5750; uunions.umich.edu/munion

John Reed general manager

  • 7,600
  • 800 / 500

500 / 1,000
26 Only four diamond airport-area hotel; only direct connect in terminal property; private access from hotel lobby to 90 shops and services, valet parking, indoor pool and fitness center, DEMA Restaurant and Lounge, 24-hour room service

Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport

2501 Worldgateway Place, Detroit 48242 (734) 942-6500; www.westin.com/detroit

Joseph Shurmur general manager

  • 12,210
  • 1,200 / 600

800 / 1,200
16 AAA four diamond hotel, 308 guest rooms and suites, complimentary wireless HSIA, on-site AV, TRIA Restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, spa services, buisness center, free parking, on-site art collection

The Henry, Autograph Collection

300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 (313) 441-2000; www.behenry.com

This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. Information is provided by the venue unless otherwise noted. It is not a complete listing but the most comprehensive available. NA = not available.

LIST RESEARCHED BY BRIANNA REILLY

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