The Dayton Convention Center is Ohio’s first Synergy Center and the first and only convention facility of its kind to offer complimentary marketing services. Featuring ”at your fingertips service,” we are your one stop for events of distinction.
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About The Dayton Convention Center 4 The Perfect Choice! 5 Dayton Convention Center: Floor Plans 6 Dayton Convention Center: Room Specifications 7 New Event and Synergy Center Services 8 New Synergy Center Amenities: Golf 9 Preferred Vendors and Media Contacts 10 New Synergy Center Amenities: General Recreation 11 Dayton Transportation Center and Parking Garage 12 About the Dayton Convention Center
he Dayton Convention Center [DCC] is the region’s premier mid-sized event facility conveniently located in the heart of Tdowntown Dayton. Serving the greater Dayton region since , the Dayton Convention Center has the capacities and experience to meet the budgetary and space requirements for any group. Whether your event is for two people or ,, our professional sales staff will help you customize the perfect event services to meet your needs. For more information, please contact your DCC Sales Representative at ... You may also visit us at www.DaytonConventionCenter.com or e- mail [email protected].
4 Facility Size Five reasons The Dayton Convention Center offers up to 150,000 square feet of floor space, with 77,000 square feet of exhibit space. We have meeting rooms, equipped with why the highspeed Wi-Fi Internet, independent sound systems, dual lighting, Dayton teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities. Our fully equipped theatre Convention 1seats up to with contemporary décor which includes a raised orchestra pit, six Center is the dressing rooms and a coatcheck room. The DCC has three levels with an open floor and atrium that allows attendees to navigate the facility with comfort and ease. perfect choice.
Location Our facility is located in the heart of downtown Dayton. Conveniently attached by an enclosed [covered] skywalk to the Dayton Transportation Center parking garage and Crowne Plaza Dayton, a four-star hotel with sleeping rooms. The Dayton Marriott, Dayton Grand Hotel and Courtyard Marriott are 2all less than ten minutes away. Event planners and attendees have over hotel rooms to accommodate their lodging needs while visiting the city of Dayton. Ohio is in the central to the United States population, which allows us to reach over % of the of the people and % of the purchasing power within minutes by air.
Your one-stop destination for: Synergy Center Services • New Event Amenities for offsite and shoulder date activities. Conferences • New Complimentary Marketing to increase awareness and attendance for Conventions your event. • New Event Planning Services. Workshops 3 Meetings
One-Stop Quality Service Banquets and Balls • Professional and knowledgeable sales staff with over years of combined Anniversaries experience in hospitality. • Exclusive in-house catering provided by Spectra Food Services and Social Receptions Hospitality which includes a Lobby Café featuring Seattle's Best Coffee, Team Dinners 4 and food court vendors [Marion's Piazza and many more]. • DC Audio Visual, the DCC’s preferred on-site audio visual company, provides Commencement Ceremonies convenient AV services, equipment, stage décor and production. Weddings and Receptions • Tradeshow Services, Inc. provides tradeshow, event and exhibition Private Parties decorating services as the Dayton Convention Center’s preferred tradeshow vendor. • Preferred event and wedding vendors. Rehearsal Dinners Sporting Events Affordably Priced • Receive up to % off room rental charges when rental incentives are Birthday Parties applied based on your food and beverage and audio visual sales. A scale of these Small Banquets incentives are calculated based on your room usage. • Convention event rate for groups with or more total room nights. Trade Shows 5Cust omers receive a % discount per room when this criteria is met. Public Performances • $ room rental for banquets of people or less. • % rental incentive for all new events held January through March and Concerts June through August annually. Media Contacts
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Room Specifications
INCLUDED MEETING AMENITIES/ EXHIBITS EXHIBITS ROOM ROOMS [8’ X 10’] [10’ X 10’] THEATER CLASSROOM BANQUET RECEPTION DIMENSION HT 101 • 119 97 1900 900 1200 2500 [flow] 120 x 178 32’ VIP Lounge, Show Office, 102 Performer 273 225 4270 2000 2400 5500 [flow] 264 x 178 32’ Rooms [2] Registration Counters VIP Lounge, Show Office, 101–02 Performer 392 357 6000 2800 3104 7500 [flow] 384 x 178 32’ Rooms (2) Registration Counters 103 Coatcheck 1B 51 37 700 350 540 700 [flow] 90 x 100 16’ 106 • 25 20 450 250 225 400 [flow] 58 x 90 17’ 202 • • • 80 45 40 75 27 x 36 9’ 203 • • • 80 45 40 75 27 x 36 9’ 202–03 • • • 192 96 80 150 54 x 36 9’ 204 • • • 80 45 40 75 26 x 36 9’ 205 Boardroom for 22 People 206 • • • 64 30 32 90 20 x 39 9’ 207 Boardroom for 12 People 208 Hollow Square for 30 People VIP Lounge VIP Lounge with Permanent Lounge Seating Overlooking Exhibit Hall 102 50 (flow) 21 x 57 8’ Room 301 302 80 45 40 75 27 x 36 11’ 303 80 45 40 75 27 x 36 11’ 304 80 45 40 75 27 x 36 11’ 302–04 240 138 160 225 81 x 36 11’ 305 15 15 300 180 160 300 [flow] 48 x 67 17’ 306 10 9 250 150 120 250 [flow] 39 x 67 17’ 305–06 36 25 550 250–300 350 600 [flow] 87 x 67 17’ 307 Coatcheck 3B 65 30 32 75 20 x 40 15’ 308 Coatcheck 3B 65 30 32 75 20 x 40 15’ 309 Coatcheck 3B 65 30 32 75 20 x 40 15’ 307–09 200 120 112 250 60 x 40 15’ 310 62 30 32 75 20 x 40 15’ 311 62 30 32 75 20 x 40 15’ 310–11 120 72 80 150 40 x 40 15’ Theatre (6) Dressing Room Rooms 672 Permanent Seats – Can Accommodate up to 750 Total Seats with Raised Pit Seating 312 Coatcheck 3C
7 NEW SYNERGY CENTER NEW EVENT SERVICES NEW EVENT SERVICES NEW EVENT SERVICES AMENITIES EVENT MADE SIMPLE COMPLIMENTARY PLANNING SUPPORT MARKETING www.eventmadesimple.com In 2013 the Dayton Convention WEDDING BUDGET ESTIMATOR Center merged with the City of Dayton The Dayton Convention Center and In an effort to help with event AND CHECKLIST Department of Recreation and Youth EventMadeSimple invite you to plan promotion, we now offer Input the amount of the items you’re Services. This merger has created a your event with little stress and the complimentary marketing services planning to purchase on your checklist host of new amenities that Dayton luxury of real time ordering. including social media, local and the Budget Estimator calculates Convention Center customers can Everything you need to make your newspaper, cable, DCC eNewsletter the total for you. benefit from before, during and after event perfect is a click away. From and website listings. events! The possibilities are endless invitations, to posters, to name tags WEDDING GUEST LIST for customers to enjoy a synergy and everything in between, Increase Your Event Exposure with One Spreadsheet that organizes your of entertainment, hospitality and EventMadeSimple can manage it all! Advertising Provided Complimentary guest list, invitations, RSVP’s dietary recreation. through the DCC Via: BRIDAL: restrictions, meal options, total cost of Save-the-Date Postcards • DCC Marquee and Readerboards your pre-receptions and reception all in As a Division of the City of Dayton Invitations Envelopes • DCC Website one simple document. Department of Recreation and Youth Wedding Programs Banners [www.daytonconventioncenter.com] Services, the Dayton Convention Posters Place Cards • **Dayton Convention and Visitors Center now offers clients new Bureau Website Seating Chart Wedding Favors industry-leading amenities and [www.daytoncvb.com] • *DCC eNewsletter services. You won’t find these FULFILLMENT & MAILING SERVICES: • Facebook – [City of Dayton] services and amenities at any other Print and Mail/Fulfillment Services mid-size convention center in the • **Facebook - [Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)] Midwest. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS: • Twitter – [City of Dayton] Name Tag Badge Holders • LinkedIn [DCC] Be sure to ask our sales staff about Lanyards Notepads/Pens • **DaytonLocal.com these inclusive premiums for your Folders Wedding Favors • **Downtown Dayton Partnership next event. Website [www.downtowndayton.org] DESIGN AND MISC SERVICES: • **Dayton Most Metro Use these premiums to create the BUSINESS AND BRIDAL [www.daytonmostmetro.com] perfect shoulder date package for Full service design capabilities • **Dayton Daily News [Free Listing] your group or family. Online RSVP programs • **WDTN Channel 2/Dayton CW Community Calendar PRINT SERVICES BUSINESS: • **Dayton Government TV • Golf Outings [3-Courses] Save-the-Date Postcards [DGTV - Channel 6 or 993] • Fitness Classes [On-Site at Invitations Envelopes DCC and Recreation *Requires your permission to receive Centers] Name Tags Place Cards quarterly eNewsletter by email. • Tennis [Drop-In for Hard Courts, Schedule for Clay One-Sheeter Posters **Information submitted will be Courts] Bi-Fold Banners subject to the administrator’s • General Recreation [Drop-In Tri-Fold Promotional Items Classes] posting availability and discretion.
CONTACT: BARBARA THOMPSON 513.679.4400 Ext. 106 Email: [email protected] To start planning your event today!
8 New Synergy Center Amenities
Kittyhawk Golf Center Madden Golf Center Community Golf Center GOLF COURSES 3382 Chuck Wagner Lane 2100 Nicholas Road 2917 Berkley Avenue www.golf-dayton.com Dayton, Ohio 45414 Dayton, Ohio 45417 Dayton, Ohio 45409
Rated Ohio’s largest public golf facility, Nestled among rolling hills, Madden Community offers 36 challenging holes The Dayton Convention Center now Kittyhawk has three 18-hole courses is 18 holes of golfing bliss. Amenities of golf in the beautiful south Dayton offers three beautiful golf courses located within minutes of the DCC. We for 54 holes of challenging play. include a pro shop, restaurant, on- hills. Amenities include a pro shop, full have the resources to get you out of Amenities include a full service pro course beverage service and a service restaurant and a driving range. the meeting room and onto the green. shop, driving range, practice facility natural grass tee driving range. Instructional classes are also available and a full service restaurant and bar. for beginners or those looking to take their game to the next level.
9 TELEVISION MEDIA NEWSPAPER & RADIO DCC CONTRACTORS DCC CONTRACTOR & CONTACTS MEDIA CONTACTS PREFERRED A/V PROVIDER EXCLUSIVE FOOD & WHIO TV CHANNEL 7 DAYTON DAILY NEWS BEVERAGE PROVIDER: DC AUDIO VISUAL 1611 South Main Street 1611 South Main Street SPECTRA FOOD SERVICES New Fabric Scrim, Stage Panels, 73’ Dayton, Ohio 45409 Dayton, Ohio 45409 Standard menus available upon HD Screen and more! 937.259.2111 937.225.2050 Advertising request Dave Conger, On-Site Technician www.whiotv.com www.daytondailynews.com 937.361.1805 Public Event/Press Release Contact: STAGEHAND LABOR: [email protected] Meghan Minshall, Director of Events SPRINGFIELD NEWS SUN I.A.T.S.E. Local 66 and Community Outreach 202 North Limestone Street Fred Zavakos, On-site Technician PREFERRED WEDDING Email: [email protected] Springfield, Ohio 45503 937.333.4752 VENDORS 937.323.5878 [email protected] WRCX TV 40 www.springfieldnewssun.com CAKES: 708 West Hillcrest Avenue PREFERRED DECORATORS THE CAKERY Dayton, Ohio DAYTON BUSINESS JOURNAL 140 Woodman Drive www.wrcxtv40.com Carol Clark, Publisher TRADESHOW: Dayton, Ohio 45431 937.275.7677 137 North Main Street, Suite 800 937.258.2320 Public Event/Press Release Contacts: TRADESHOW SERVICES Dayton, Ohio 45402 www.thecakerydayton.com Robert McDowell, Manager of 245 Huls Drive 937.528.4430 Direct Master Controls Clayton, Ohio 45315 [email protected] Colby Ross, Production Manager 937.832.0144 FLORIST: www.dayton.bizjournals.com Email: offi[email protected] Contact: Roger Miller FLOWERMAN [attn.: Production Manager] www.tradeshow-services.com 70 Westpark Rd. Fax: 937.277.3698 WDAO 1210AM Centerville, Ohio 45459 Metro Community – THEME: 937.433.8610 WKEF ABC 22 Oldies, Blues, Jazz & Gospel ENTERTAINMENT UNLIMITED www.thankyouflowerman.com Jim Johnson, President and WRGT TV FOX 45 EVENTS 2245 Corporate Place Miamisburg, General Manager 55R Compark Road SHERWOOD FLORIST Ohio 45342 937.263.4500 1012 West Third Street Centerville, Ohio 45459 444 E. 3rd St. Public Event/Press Release Contact: Dayton, Ohio 45402 937.222.9326 937.291.3337 Dayton, Ohio 45402 Jill Krause, Assignment Editor Main EntertainmentUnlimitedEvents.com 937.298.3655 937.262.1415 937.457.1210 Radio call-in www.sherwoodfloristandgifts.net www.wdaoradio.com www.abc22now.com PRIME TIME PARTY RENTAL 5225 N. Springboro Pike PHOTOGRAPHERS: WDTN CHANNEL 2 ALPHA MEDIA Dayton, Ohio 45439 PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAX Fly 92.9 WGTZ-FM WBDT TV – DAYTON’S CW 937.296.9262 SURIKOV MAXIM PHOTO STUDIO 4595 South Dixie Drive 92.1 WROU-FM www.primetimepartyrental.com 4140 Linden Avenue, Suite 222 Dayton, Ohio 45439 101.5 Hank FM WCLI-FM Dayton, Ohio 45432 937.293.2101 Main Hot 102.9 WDHT-FM PREFERRED CORPORATE 937.475.7373 www.wdtn.com ESPN 1410 WING-AM FLORIST [email protected] www.daytonscw.com Marchal Edwards, Account www.maximphotostudio.com Public Event/Press Release Contact: Manager 717 East David Road OBERER’S FLOWERS Kern Dant, General Sales Manager Dayton, Ohio 45429 Laura Rozen, Event Planner DAYTON'S WEDDING 937.293.5121 937.296.5261 Direct 1448 Troy Street, Dayton, Ohio 45404 PHOTOGRAPHERS 937.520.2111 Cell 937.223.1253 714 E. Monument Ave. [email protected] www.oberers.com Dayton, Ohio 45402 937.477.3128 [email protected] www.shuttereyephoto.smugmug.com
10 New Synergy Center Amenities
GENERAL RECREATION The Dayton Convention Center now provides customers with preferential access to off-site pre and post convention activities. Think it would be funny to see your boss trying to dance? Now you can experience a variety of activities for all types of interests. Our network of Recreation Centers provides a safe environment for guests of all ages to stay active and learn new things.
ATHLETICS AND COURT PACKAGES
The Dayton Convention Center has access to several tennis courts for our customers. Be sure to catch an open gym session with colleagues or friends before or after your event!
OUR NETWORK OF RECREATION CENTERS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Ever wondered what might make your event stand out? Check out what our network of Recreation Centers has to offer you and your attendees below!
• ZUMBA: A total body workout set to “TENNIS ANYONE?” GREATER DAYTON RECREATION Latin and International music and CITY OF DAYTON RECREATION JIM NICHOLS TENNIS COURTS CENTER AT ROOSEVELT designed to maximize calorie burn. AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMONS 2424 Ridge Avenue 101 West Third Street 2021 West Third Street • YOGA: Incorporates balance, flexibility Dayton, Ohio 45402 Home to the city's only and best and strength to relieve the daily stresses 937.333.8400 clay courts for the seriously tennis- The Greater Dayton Recreation of life. Mats are provided but feel free to www.daytonrecreationandyou.com minded. The Tennis Center includes Center has a host of activities and bring your own. 3 hard courts and 6 clay courts. The classes available, and offers a full courts are open from mid-May gymnasium! • PILATES: Get stronger, longer and through mid-October [depending leaner in this beginner friendly class. upon weather conditions]. NORTHWEST RECREATION CENTER • GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES: There 1600 Princeton Avenue are classes available for children and LOHREY RECREATION CENTER Northwest Recreation Center offers adults. Drop-in when your schedule 2366 Glenarm Avenue a large and small gym, kitchen permits to see what classes fit your and seasonal recreation and fitness needs! The perfect environment for a variety classes. of events, Lohrey Recreation Center offers a full gym, fitness classes, a commercial kitchen and a host of activities for you to choose from.
DAYTON CULTURAL & RTA TRANSIT CENTER 40 South Edwin C. Moses Boulevard
This is the perfect place for receptions, graduation parties and private meetings. Re-creating Recreation!
11 Located at the corners of Fifth, Jefferson, St. Clair and Fourth Street, one-block east of the Dayton Dayton Convention Center Transportation The Dayton Transportation Center is connected to the Dayton Convention Center by an Center enclosed skywalk. It consists of 6 properties that are a cornerstone of economic development and entertainment in the heart of downtown Dayton: and Parking 1. Transportation Center Parking Garage [up to 1,500 parking spaces] Garage • Hourly Rate: $2 per hour; Maximum Rate: $6 per day • Monthly Parking Available; Regular Rate: $55/month $6 Maximum • Special Rate for Third Level Parking and Above: $35/month Parking Rate 2. Gilly’s [Live Entertainment] 3. Neon Movie Theatre Per Day 4. Think TV, Channel 16 Per Car 5. Weeds [Restaurant] 6. Drake's Gym
Downtown The Downtown Summer Music Series features four music festivals in the heart of downtown Dayton at Dave Hall Plaza Park located on East Fourth Street Summer Music between Main and Jefferson Streets. (Directly across the street from the DCC). Series Dayton Jazz Festival Dayton Blues Festival Dayton Rock Festival Dayton Reggae Festival
Held Annually Held Annually Held Annually Held Annually in June in July in August in September
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