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2018

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SUPERBOOK

JOHN WASHKO Vice President of Exhibitions & Convention Sales

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MEET IN APLACE WHERE YOU MATTER.COBO CENTER | CENTERED AROUND YOU

Welcome to a place where you can be part of something. Where a city and center are humming with energy. A place where you can actually feel good about a meeting. Where people go above and beyond for you because that’s what we do. Because here, you matter.

What matters to you? Value? Service? Sustainability? A positive voice guiding you, every step of the way? We get it. We have reinvented this city and center for you.

COBOCENTER.COM 313.877.8214 DOWNTOWN DETROIT

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LISA HENNESSY COBO CENTER EVENT MANAGER

What a pleasure it was to work with Lisa on our convention. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smooth and all our needs were meant. Nothing was impossible.

SHERRY DULEYSEIUDIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

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2 0 1 8 FA C I L I T I E S & D E S T I N AT I O N SAWA R D S O F E X C E L L E N C E

Durham Convention Center, NCGreater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County

Convention Center, FLGeorgia World Congress Center,

Atlanta, GAJackson Convention Complex, MSKnoxville Convention Center, TNMiami Beach Convention Center, FLMobile Convention Center, ALMusic City Center, Nashville, TNMyrtle Beach Convention Center, SCNew Orleans Morial

Convention Center, LAOcean Center, Daytona Beach, FLOrange County Convention Center,

Orlando, FLOwensboro Convention Center, KYPalm Beach County Convention Center,

West Palm Beach, FLSavannah International

Trade & Convention Center, GAShreveport Convention Center, LA

TOP DESTINATION AWARD WINNERSBirmingham CVB, ALGreater Miami CVB, FLGreensboro CVB, NCLittle Rock CVB, ARLouisville CVB, KY

New Orleans CVB, LAVisit Jackson, MSVisit Knoxville, TNVisit Orlando, FLVisit Savannah, GA

MIDWESTPRIME SITE AWARD WINNERSAlerus Center, Grand Forks, NDBranson Convention Center, MOBridge View Center, Ottumwa, IACentury Center, South Bend, INCobo Center, Detroit, MI

Greater Columbus Convention Center, OH

DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MIDuke Energy Convention Center,

Cincinnati, OHGrand Wayne Convention Center,

Fort Wayne, INHuntington Convention Center of

Cleveland, OH/Global Center for Health Innovation, OH

Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN

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MIDWEST

THE NEW COBO CENTER

cobocenter.com | Downtown Detroitan managed facility

The $279 Million Renovation was completed in 2015 and brings many head-turning additions:

The new 40,000 sq. ft. Grand Riverview Ballroom with floor to ceiling views of the Detroit River and over 200,000 sq. ft. of flex space.

An Outdoor Event Plaza facing the downtown skyline, connected to a terrace overlooking the river.

723,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space.

More robust technology, with Free WiFi and enough connectivity for 30,000 simultaneous users.

Spectacular Outdoor Video Walls – 3X as large as billboards.

An In-house Broadcast Studio with a soundstage and satellite uplink to distribute your meeting content to stakeholders.

Voted Best Sports City in the U.S. by USA Today, Detroit is home to the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings – all ashort walk from Cobo. The Red Wings will move to a new arena and event center in The District Detroit.

Our Riverfront – which of course is right outside Cobo – has just been voted one of the Best 10 Riverfronts in the Country by USA today.

Retail is popping, including the first Midwest Boutique for John Varvatos just a few blocks away and Shinola and Filson in Midtown, just a short ride up the soon to open M-1 RAIL Streetcar. (2017)

Over 30 new restaurants and bars have opened within walking distance and no more than a 5-minute ride away.

COBO CENTER

Centered around you.

OTHER CITIES CAN TOUT GREAT VIEWS AND RESTAURANTS LIKE US. SPECTACULAR BALLROOMS AND MEETING SPACE. WIFI AND FOOD COURTS. BUT WHAT THIS TOWN AND THIS CENTER HAVE, IS CHARACTER. THE KIND OF CAN-DO SPIRIT THAT SAYS, “WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US.” BECAUSE HERE, YOU MATTER. THAT’S WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT.

SO, WE WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN THE ABILITY OF AN ENTIRE CITY TO TURN AROUND.

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4. Shinola City Clock

THIS IS A DIFFERENT DETROITTHE CORE OF THE CITY’S CENTER IS ALIVE WITH NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW RESIDENTS, THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE.

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CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103(860) 249-6000; Fax: (860) 249-6161ctconventions.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Michelle HughesThe CENTER of it all

The views are stunning, the space is immense, and the ease of booking an event is supe-rior. 205,000 sq. ft. of meeting/exhibit space; dramatic riverfront setting; accessible to 23+ million people within a 2 ½-hour drive. 19 meeting rooms; 40,000-sq.-ft. ballroom; 180,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space/140,000-sq.-ft. main exhibit hall; 3,200-seat ballroom; attached to 409-room Marriott Hotel. 1,600 rooms (downtown); 6,500 rooms (within 30 miles). Attractions: Front Street District, Dunkin’ Donuts Park, Connecticut Science Center, The Old State House, Wadsworth Atheneum, Mark Twain House, Bushnell Park, New England Air Museum. PAGE

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OKLAHOMA

Cox Convention CenterOne Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 602-8500; Fax: (405) 602-8505coxconventioncenter.comDirector of Sales and Marketing: Tim Linville

Spanning more than one million sq. ft. and four city blocks, this complex is located at the heart of downtown Oklahoma City, a city both accommodating and affordable. Multipurpose venue hosts everything from intimate meetings to major conventions, tradeshows, concerts and sporting events. 27 meeting rooms; 25,000-sq.-ft. ballroom; 100,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall; 15,000-seat arena. Free WiFi available; Internet access speeds up to one Gb; 1,400 of Oklahoma City’s 15,000+ hotel rooms are across the street. From arts and adventure to cowboy culture and family fun, Oklahoma City offers an eclectic mix of heritage and hotspots.

OHIO

Call 888.456.2599 or email nationalsales@global-spectrum.com

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Global Spectrum focuses on establishing a lasting partnership with our venue owners and event organizers. When you book with Global Spectrum you can be assured of the same personalized service, innovative ideas and solutions, and professional staff at each and every venue.

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WEST REGION• Arizona, Glendale, University of Phoenix Stadium Exhibit Hall• British Columbia, Penticton, Penticton Trade & Convention Center• Colorado, Pueblo, Pueblo Convention Center• New Mexico, Clovis, Clovis Civic Center• New Mexico, Las Cruces, Las Cruces Convention Center• Utah, Provo, Utah Valley Convention Center• Washington, Everett, Edward D. Hansen Conference Center

MIDWEST REGION• Iowa, Des Moines, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center• Iowa, Des Moines, Hy-Vee Hall• Kansas, Overland Park, Overland Park Convention Center• Missouri, St. Charles, Saint Charles Convention Center• Ohio, Cincinnati, Duke Energy Convention Center• Ohio, Cleveland, Gerald H. Gordon Conference Pavilion,

Cleveland State University

EAST REGION• Maine, Bangor, Cross Insurance Center • Massachusetts, Springfield, MassMutual Center• New Jersey, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Convention Center• New York, Niagara Falls, Conference Center Niagara Falls• Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kovalchick Convention & Athletic Complex,

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

SOUTH REGION• Florida, Miami Beach, Miami Beach Convention Center• Florida, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County Convention Center• Kentucky, Owensboro, Owensboro Convention Center• North Carolina, Durham, Durham Convention Center• North Carolina, Fayetteville, Crown Complex• Oklahoma, Enid, Enid Event Center• Texas, Corpus Christi, Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center• Texas, Corpus Christi (Robstown), Richard M. Borchard Exhibition Complex• Virginia, Richmond, Greater Richmond Convention Center• Virginia, Roanoke, Berglund Center

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Exhibit Hall: 195,000 sq. ft.

Ballroom: 40,000 sq. ft. & 17,500 sq. ft.

Breakouts: 30

Total Meeting Space: 96,600 sq. ft.

Hotel Rooms: 3,500 walkable

Downtown: Located in heart of downtown Cincinnati, the Duke Energy Convention Center brings Midwestern hospitality to life in the Center of a vibrant City core full of shopping, restaurants, culture and big league attractions.

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Duke EnergyConvention Center Cincinnati, OH

“Not only has the Global Spectrum team delivered, they have succeeded in developing a relationship where we feel our input, suggestions and expertise are valued.”

Wanda Bowling, Director, Meeting

& Convention Planner, Western Southern Financial Group

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Duke Energy Convention Center525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202(513) 419-7300; Fax: (513) 419-7327duke-energycenter.comDirector of Sales & Marketing: Justin Markle

The Spectra-managed Duke Energy Convention Center is located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, and can be easily accessed from I-71, I-74 and I-75. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is just 10 minutes away. Featuring over 750,000 sq. ft. of exhibit, meeting and entertainment space, the Duke Energy Convention Center is flanked by more than $2 billion in new infrastructure, including the new Fountain Square entertain-ment district and more than 3,000 hotel rooms within three blocks of the Center. Onsite Green Team dedicated to sustainability initiatives.

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NORTH CAROLINA

Durham Convention Center301 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701(919) 956-9404durhamconventioncenter.comDowntown Durham’s Premier Meeting & Event Destination

The Durham Convention Center offers 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible space to accommodate from 5-1,500 meeting attendees. The venue houses a 14,500-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, a 1,800-seat theater and eight meeting rooms that can be converted into 17. The Durham Convention Center is located steps away from the Carolina Theater and near the Durham Performing Arts Center, a nationally respected arts center. Attendees can enjoy unique res-taurants, shopping, art galleries, museums or a baseball game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. A 189-room Marriott is available for groups, and a 125-room 21C hotel and 53-room Durham Hotel recently opened. PAGE

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WASHINGTON, DC

Events DC801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001(202) 249-3311eventsdc.comsalesinfo@eventsdc.com Events DC: Powerful City | Unforgettable Events

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center offers five exhibit halls totalling 703,000 sq. ft., 198,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with a total of 77 breakout rooms, and the largest ballroom in the region. The facility is connected by an underground pedestrian walk-way to the 1,175-room Marriott Marquis, which offers 105,000 sq. ft. of meeting space (83 meeting rooms), five retail and restaurants spaces, and LEED Silver Certification. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is also the first convention center in the country to launch a mobile ordering platform. Other tech features include complimentary Wi-Fi available in common spaces and digital signage throughout the building. PAGE

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MICHIGAN

THE NEW COBO CENTER

cobocenter.com | Downtown Detroitan managed facility

We are not done yet – $279 Million Renovation is nearly complete and brings with it lots of head-turning additions: The new 40,000 sq. ft. Grand Riverview Ballroom with floor to ceiling views of the Detroit River and over 50,000 sq. ft. of flex space. An Outdoor Event Plaza facing the downtown skyline, connected to a terrace overlooking the river.

723,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Space. More robust technology, with Free WiFi and enough connectivity for 30,000 simultaneous users. Spectacular Outdoor Video Walls – 3X as large as billboards. An In-house Broadcast Studio with a soundstage and satellite uplink to distribute your meeting content to stakeholders.

Voted Best Sports City in the U.S. by USA Today, Detroit is home to the Lions, Tigers and Red Wings – all ashort walk from Cobo. The Red Wings will move to a new arena and event center in The District Detroit.

Our Riverfront – which of course is right outside Cobo – has just been voted one of the Best 10 Riverfronts in the Country by USA today.

Retail is popping, including the first Midwest Boutique for John Varvatos just a few blocks away and Shinola and Willys in Midtown, just a short ride up the soon to open M-1 RAIL Streetcar. (2016)

Over 30 new restaurants and bars have opened within walking distance and no more than a 5-minute ride away.

COBO CENTERGreatness comes from within.

OTHER CITIES CAN TOUT GREAT VIEWS

AND RESTAURANTS LIKE US. SPECTACULAR

BALLROOMS AND MEETING SPACE. WIFI

AND FOOD COURTS. BUT WHAT THIS TOWN AND THIS CENTER HAVE, IS CHARACTER. AND THAT COMES FROM WITHIN.

THAT’S WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT.

SO, WHAT WE WANT TO SAY IS THANK YOU.

FOR BELIEVING IN THE ABILITY OF AN

ENTIRE CITY TO TURN AROUND.

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1 Rendering of Cobo Center Riverside Entrance (now open)

2 South Atrium Renovation

3 Outdoor Video Walls

4 Shinola City Clock

THIS IS A DIFFERENT DETROIT THE CORE OF THE CITY’S CENTER IS ALIVE WITH NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW RESIDENTS, THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE.

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Cobo Center1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226(313) 877-8777; Fax: (313) 877-8577cobocenter.comDirector of Sales: Greg DeSandy

Overlooking the Detroit River and our international neighbor, the Cobo Center’s elegant ban-quet rooms and over 100 meeting rooms total 200,000 sq. ft., accommodating from 25 to 2,500 attendees. The Center is physically linked to all downtown Detroit hotels and enter-tainment districts by the Detroit People Mover on the fourth floor, and an elevated railway system and station. The Grand Ballroom is 40,000 sq. ft., dividable with a retractable wall. Features 40-foot ceiling height with built-in rigging points, color-programmable LEDs and 21,000 sq. ft. of meeting space below the ballroom.

PENNSYLVANIA

David L. Lawrence Convention Center1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 325-6174; Fax: (412) 565-6104pittsburghcc.comBuilt Green. Working Green. Every Day!

Located in downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district along the Allegheny River, the envi-ronmentally smart, Gold/Platinum LEED® certified, SMG-managed David L. Lawrence Convention Center features 313,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with 37 loading docks, 53 meet-ing rooms and a 31,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. The center’s dynamic architectural design offers breathtaking views, open terraces and column-free space. Technology: Recently refreshed CISCO infrastructure supporting complimentary WiFi for attendees and a full catalog of exhibitor products and services from high-density wireless buyouts to customizable live streaming options. PAGE

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TEXAS

Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414(361) 879-0125; Fax: (361) 879-0565ortizcenter.com

Managed by Spectra Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality, the Ortiz International Center is a strikingly modern meeting and banquet facility located on the Port of Corpus Christi. The special character of the Ortiz Center is perfectly complemented by the professional and attentive staff. Housing 23,000 sq. ft. of overall meeting space, the facility features a 16,500-sq.-ft. exhibit hall. All meeting rooms are equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors, wireless microphones and projection screens. The Ortiz Center plans to make AV upgrades in fall 2018.

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