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CRAIN's LIST: LARGEST MEETING Facilitiesranked by Total Square Feet of Meeting Space CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space Total Capacity of largest square Square feet meeting room Number Facility feet of of largest theater/classroom of Address meeting meeting banquet/cocktail meeting Rank Phone; website Top executive space space style rooms Amenities Cobo Center Thom Connors 897,500 27,000 2,880 / 1,800 70 Free Wi-Fi, 2,200 on-site parking spots, concierge and business center, on-site 1. 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 general manager 1,800 / 2,200 catering, contractors on-site to provide services to meetings and trade shows (313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com The Henry Ford Patricia Mooradian 544,020 22,000 600 / 200 20 Horse-drawn carriages, Model T rides, historic carousel, steam locomotive, historic 2. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124 president 600 / 5,000 re-enactments, entertainment, tours, curators, audiovisual, fireworks, gardens and (313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org private courtyards with most venues, organic and local menus available Joe Louis Arena Tom Wilson 439,380 30,197 20,000 / 10,000 120 Unique event location for meetings, events, fundraisers, private ice skating parties 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit 48226 president and CEO, 2,500 / 3,500 and corporate experiential opportunities (313) 394-7593; www.olympiaentertainment.com Olympia 3. Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings Ford Field Tom Lewand 375,000 100,000 65,000 B/ 500 24 Caterer, stadium tours, on-field activities, attached parking structure 4. 2000 Brush St., Detroit 48226 president 1,200 B/ 3,500 B (313) 262-2000; www.detroitlions.com Suburban Collection Showplace Blair Bowman 350,000 215,000 12,000 / 6,000 30 Attached 126 room Hyatt Place Hotel, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space, 5. 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi 48374 owner and president 6,000 / 6,000 18-foot ceilings, wireless Internet access, more than 2,700 parking spaces (248) 348-5600; www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com The Masonic of Detroit Roger Sobran 200,000 19,500 4,404 / 650 35 Space for corporate functions with two theaters, ample break-out rooms, two 6. 500 Temple St., Detroit 48201 president 1,144 / 1,144 ballrooms, full-service catering, audiovisual capabilities and valet or self-parking (313) 832-7100; www.themasonic.com options Michigan Science Center Tonya Matthews 128,500 8,500 240 / 225 11 Preferred vendors for valet parking, catering and AV. On-site cafe, wheelchair 7. 5020 John R St., Detroit 48202 president and CEO 600 / 2,000 access, event management team, traveling exhibits, hands-on exhibits, five theaters (313) 577-8400; www.mi-sci.org Fox Theatre Tom Wilson 125,000 20,305 5,000 / 400 3 Historic venue in Foxtown restored to its original splendor. Fox Grand Lobby offers 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 president and CEO, 800 / 1,000 dinner and cocktail reception space, and multi-levels can be used for strolling (313) 471-3333; www.OlympiaEntertainment.com Olympia events. Stage and theater can accommodate close to 5,000 guests. 8. Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center Shonda Johnson 100,000 25,801 2,100 / 1,200 34 Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, bar/lounge, room service, wheelchair 9. 400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit 48243 area general manager 1,800 / 2,200 access, Internet access, self or valet parking, fitness center, concierge lounge, movie (313) 568-8000; www.detroitmarriott.com theater, food court, shops Macomb Community College, south campus James Jacobs 90,000 61,000 2,880 / 300 10 Sports & Expo Center, John Lewis Conference Center, free parking and Internet, 10. 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren 48088 president 300 / 61,000 complete in-house audiovisual and catering services (586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu Emagine Canton Paul Glantz 80,000 NA 475 / 475 18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies 11. 39535 Ford Road, Canton Township 48187 founder and chairman 250 / 600 for strolling dinners and cocktail parties (734) 721-3456; www.emagine-entertainment.com Emagine Novi Paul Glantz 80,000 NA 475 / 475 18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies 11. 44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi 48377 founder and chairman 250 / 600 for strolling dinners and cocktail parties (248) 468-2990; www.emagine-entertainment.com Palladium 12 Barb Zanetti 75,000 NA 370 / 50 12 On-site catering available. Extensive menu options available. Full bar service 250 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham 48009 senior director of 230 / 500 available. 13. (248) 723-6240; www.UptownEntertainment.com business operations, Uptown Entertainment Macomb Community College, center campus James Jacobs 74,000 41,400 1,271 / 250 10 Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, University Center/Professional Development 14. 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township 48038-1139 president 250 / NA Center, free parking and Internet, complete in-house audiovisual and catering (586) 498-4198; www.macomb.edu services Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak Paul Glantz 71,000 NA 350 / 350 14 Two private party areas: one that can seat up to 250 and another for a party of 50-60 15. 200 N. Main St, Royal Oak 48307 founder and chairman 250 / 700 people. All areas combined (including restaurant area) can host up to 600 people on (248) 414-1000; www.emagine-entertainment.com two levels. Palace of Auburn Hills Dennis Mannion 70,000 30,000 3,000 / 1,500 14 Built-in LCD projectors, built-in drop-down screen, private entrance, catering, 16. 6 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills 48326 president 2,000 / 3,000 natural stone and marble, granite surfaces, show kitchens with open stone ovens, (248) 377-0100; www.palacenet.com Pistons Hall of Fame, championship trophy display, guided tours, custom menus MotorCity Casino Hotel Marian Ilitch 67,000 19,604 2,200 / 1,379 11 Audiovisual, including video and teleconferencing capabilities, individualized 17. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48201 owner 1,500 / 2,200 HVAC meeting rooms, dedicated meeting concierge, pre-function areas, wireless (866) 752-9622; www.motorcitycasino.com Internet throughout, automobile accessible Crystal Park Roger Roels 65,000 5,500 450 / 300 1 Newly remodeled, on-site catering services 18. 17099 Champaign, Allen Park 48101 president 325 / 325 (313) 388-9001; www.crystalgardensonline.com General Motors Heritage Center Greg Wallace 64,500 64,000 500 / 240 2 Computer-controlled theater-style lighting. Audiovisual capabilities: 9'x12' 6400 Center, Sterling Heights 48312 manager 500 / 500 retractable screen, projector, Internet, four wireless microphones, podium, complete 19. (586) 276-1498; www.gmheritagecenter.com audio speaker system, and two 58-inch plasma screens. Separate conference room features boardroom table and AV and Internet. Adoba Hotel Dearborn/Detroit Conference Adrienne Pumphrey 62,000 17,000 1,800 / 1,050 17 Restaurant and lounge, room service, indoor pool, sauna/whirlpool, fitness center, global head of Adoba 1,200 / 3,800 free parking, valet parking, breakfast, lunch, dinner, high-speed Internet access, Center brand wheelchair access, business center 20. 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 (313) 592-3622; www.adobadearborn.com Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Deborah Duyck 60,000 6,000 812 / 130 12 Free parking, wireless Internet, large theater, exhibit gallery and enclosable rehearsal Arts Center district executive dean NA / 200 space 21. 21000 Northline Road, Taylor 48180 (734) 374-3512; www.wcccd.edu/about/ PerformingArtsCenter.htm Walsh College-Troy campus Jenny Carson 55,000 3,900 300 / 180 40 Full-service catering and high-tech rentals; single classroom and campuswide rental; 22. 3838 Livernois Road, Troy 48083 conference 120 / 100 free parking; computer lab, meeting rooms and multimedia conference rooms; free (800) 925-7401; www.walshcollege.edu coordinator Wi-Fi; electric vehicle charging stations Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds Lynn Rich 55,000 9,000 600 / 900 7 20 acres of parking, central public address system, heated and insulated, off- 22. 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103 manager 600 / 400 premises catering permitted, banquet facility, 400-foot track area with bleachers and (734) 429-3145; www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org sound system, 62 electrical campsites, dump station on grounds, DSL, ATM Detroit Institute of Arts Graham Beal 50,019 10,450 1,100 / NA 15 Experienced staff, caterer, wireless Internet, gallery tours, custom menus, wedding 24. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 director, president and 650 / 500 receptions and corporate or social events (313) 833-7900; www.dia.org CEO The Inn at St. John's Paul Wegert 48,000 6,700 700 / 375 22 Four-diamond hotel, complimentary wireless Internet, on-site catering, 27-hole golf 25. 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth 48170 general manager 375 / 550 course, outdoor gardens and courtyard for cocktail receptions, two restaurants (734) 414-0600; www.theinnatstjohns.com Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Tom Lamb 42,000 9,000 1,000 / 300 44 Championship golf course and clubhouse on property, IACC-approved conference general manager 600 / 750 center, on-site audiovisual services, tiered auditorium, outdoor event areas, free Wi- Resort Fi, indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, tennis courts, fitness facility 26. 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti 48197 (734) 821-6162; www.marriott.com/dtwys Comerica Park Jill Baran 41,154 12,350 500 / NA 7 Behind-the-scenes tours, Paws appearances, AV 27. 2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 manager, event and NA / 600 (313) 471-2283; mlb.mlb.com/det/ballpark/events/index.jsp guest services 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.
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