For exhibitors looking to take their work outside of the usual places, several destinations in the Northwest U.S. have state-of-the-art convention centers. Although the travelling might require a little more effort, moving a tradeshow to a different and unique convention center opens up the exhibiting process to a world of new possibilities.
Washington State Convention Center
The
Among the space offered by the WSCTC is 45,000 square feet of carpeted ballroom space, which is divisible into four separate rooms. The Center also provides advanced audio/visual capabilities as well as an on-site kitchen and culinary staff.
The Washington State Convention Center also offers special amenities, including custom menus using fresh local food, custom centerpieces and ice sculptures.
Oregon Convention Center
Considered the largest convention center on the Pacific coast, the
The OCC offers a multitude of meeting rooms, ranging in size from 200 square feet to 4,000 square feet. The largest room at the
The OCC was also the first convention center in the country to receive the LEED certification, meaning it is considered one of the most sustainable places to hold a meeting.
Boise Centre
The Boise Centre, which is located in downtown
Among the features offered by the Boise Centre are wireless Internet and complete lighting and A/V services.
The Boise Center has also taken many steps to assist tradeshows with recycling and post-show cleanup. They offer low-energy lighting, compostable tableware and locally grown food to help in keeping meetings ‘green.’
Billings Hotel & Convention Center
The newly-renovated meeting space at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center, which is located in
The largest room Billings can offer is over 8,000 square feet, and can be set up for several different style meetings.
The Billings Hotel & Convention Center can also provide on-site catering and food services as well as A/V capabilities.
University of Wyoming Conference Center
As part of the Hilton Garden Inn, the University of Wyoming Conference Center, located in Laramie, Wyoming, holds over 12 conference rooms and covers over 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Each room is flexible, meaning walls can be moved or added to achieve a certain measurement.
The University of Wyoming Conference Center is the only meeting location to feature PSAV (Presentation Audio Visual Services), which is an extensive line of technology offerings.
The Center is also equipped with wireless internet and a full banquet menu. The food and beverage staff is also able to accommodate custom requests.
