Crain's Detroit Business - 2011 Book of Lists - (Page 99)

December 27, 2010 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 99 CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space Rank Facility Address Phone; website Top executive Thom Connors general managers Total square feet of meeting space 875,000 Square feet of largest meeting space 390,000 Capacity of largest meeting room theater/classroom banquet/cocktail style 12,000/12,000 12,000/12,000 Number of meeting rooms Amenities 75 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 11. 11. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Cobo Center 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 (313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124 (313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org Patricia Mooradian president and CEO 544,020 22,000 600/200 800/5,000 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 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 Steve Genther, operations manager Roger Sobrand, president Blair Bowman owner 500,000 NA 4,400/1,550 1,100/1,100 100 Suburban Collection Showplace B 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi 48374 (248) 348-5600 240,500 215,000 6,000/6,000 6,000/6,000 16 2,500 square feet of pre-function space, 18-foot ceilings, high-speed wireless Internet access, more than 2,500 parking spaces Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48201 (313) 471-3333; www.olympiaentertainment.com Dana Warg president 125,000 NA 4,800/200 800/1,200 1 Large auditorium space, close to Comerica Park and Ford Field Emagine Theatres 44425 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi 48377 (248) 703-0997; www.emagine-entertainment.com Paul Glantz founder and chairman 120,000 NA 475/NA NA/2,000 18 Movie theaters that have 10-18 screens with seating from 100-475, spacious lobbies for strolling dinners and cocktail parties Macomb Community College 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren 48088 (586) 445-7999; www.macomb.edu James Jacobs president 112,600 62,000 2,880/NA NA/NA 20 Free parking and Internet, complete in-house A/V and catering services. Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Renaissance Center, Detroit 48243 (313) 568-8000; www.detroitmarriott.com Robert Farmery Jr. area general manager 100,000 25,801 2,500/2,000 2,200/3,000 34 Restaurant, room service, sauna/steam room, wheelchair access, Internet access, dinner, lunch, full breakfast, valet parking, fitness center, new lobby, concierge lounge 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit 48201 (866) 782-9622; www.motorcitycasino.com Hyatt Regency Dearborn 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn 48126 (313) 593-1234; www.dearborn.hyatt.com Arif Hashmi general manager 62,000 17,700 1,800/1,050 1,200/3,800 39 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 Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor 48103 (734) 429-3145; www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org Lynn Rich, assistant manager Stan Poet, manager 55,000 NA NA/NA 600/NA NA 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, can provide local phone service to exhibitors on request Contemporary settings, full-service catering, and high-tech rentals. Single classroom and campuswide rental. Easily accessible by major highways, free parking. Computer lab, meeting rooms, and multimedia conference rooms. Free Wi-Fi. Sound-proof rooms, private landscaped patios, two-story lobby (5,000 square feet) with grand staircase, in-house catering, complete sound system, wheelchair access Walsh College-Troy campus 3838 Livernois Road, Troy 48083 (800) 925-7401; www.walshcollege.edu Jenny Carson conference coordinator 55,000 3,900 300/180 120/100 40 Crystal Gardens 16703 Fort St., Southgate 48195 (734) 285-2210; www.crystalgardensonline.com Roger Roels president 55,000 32,000 2,500/2,000 1,500/1,700 7 Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center; 39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia 48150 (734) 462-0770; www.laurelmanor.com John DelSignore CEO 50,568 23,000 2,300/1,200 1,600/2,200 11 Wi-Fi facility, videoconferencing services, audiovisual equipment and technicians to assist, free parking, digital marquee to advertise events The Inn at St. John's 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth 48170 (734) 414-0600; www.stjohnsgc.com Paul Wegert general manager 48,000 NA 500/400 400/500 22 Complimentary wireless Internet, on-site catering and golf course, outdoor gardens and courtyard for cocktail receptions, two restaurants, on-site boutique hotel Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202 (313) 833-7900; www.dia.org Graham Beal director, president and CEO 46,367 10,450 1,000/NA 800/1,000 14 Experienced staff, caterer, ample parking, wireless internet, gallery tours, custom menus, wedding receptions and corporate or social events (734) 487-2000; www.annarbormarriott.com Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort; 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti 48197 Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens Tom Lamb, general manager Mark Stevens, director of sales and marketing Geoff Upward executive director 40,000 8,992 1,200/450 600/1,200 32 Championship golf course and clubhouse on property, IACCapproved conference center, on-site audiovisual services, UN-style tiered auditorium in conference center, outdoor event areas, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna, tennis courts, fitness facility Unique historic property 35,129 20,000 Oakland University, Rochester Hills 48309 (248) 364-6220; www.meadowbrookhall.org 700/300 350/1,000 14 Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center; 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia 48150 (734) 427-9110; www.burtonmanor.net William Johnson CEO and owner 35,000 NA NA/NA NA/NA NA On-site catering; trade-show decorating; continuous, unobstructed meeting space; high-speed Internet access; public-address microphone/speaker system in all rooms; advanced multimedia audiovisual equipment and technical support staff Two-story lobby with grand staircase, in-house catering, complete sound system, wheelchair access, off-site catering available Crystal Gardens Livingston 5768 E. Grand River Ave., Howell 48843 (517) 545-1000; www.crystalgardenslivingston.com Joseph Thomas president 33,000 12,000 1,300/700 900/1,200 5 This list of meeting facilities is an approximate compilation of the largest such facilities in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. It is not a complete listing, but the most comprehensive available. Sports facilities not included. NA = not available. B Renamed Dec. 16, 2010. Formerly Rock Financial Showplace. Continued on Page 100 REAL ESTATE/SERVICES MotorCity Casino-Hotel Marian Ilitch owner 67,000 19,604 2,200/1,379 1,500/2,200 10 Audiovisual, including video and teleconferencing capabilities; individualized HVAC meeting rooms; dedicated meeting concierge; pre-function areas; wireless internet throughout; automobile accessible http://www.cobocenter.com http://www.cobocenter.com/contact.html http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="cobo+center" http://www.thehenryford.org http://www.thehenryford.org/about/employment.aspx http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="the+henry+ford" http://www.themasonic.com http://www.themasonic.com/index.html http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="the+masonic+of+detroit" http://www.rockfinancialshowplace.com/employment.php?section=about http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="suburban+collection+showplace" http://www.olympiaentertainment.com http://www.olympiaentertainment.com/articleDetail.jsp?id=18 http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="fox+theatre" http://www.emagine-entertainment.com http://www.emagine-entertainment.com/ContactUs.aspx http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="emagine+theatres" http://www.macomb.edu http://www.macomb.edu/Jobs/ http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="macomb+community+college" http://www.detroitmarriott.com http://www.marriott.com/careers/default.mi http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="detroit+marriott" http://www.motorcitycasino.com https://www.hrapply.com/motorcity/Setup.app http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="motorcity+casino" http://www.dearborn.hyatt.com http://www.hyatt.jobs/ http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="hyatt+regency" http://www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org http://www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org/contact.html http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="washtenaw+farm+council+grounds" http://www.walshcollege.edu http://www.walshcollege.edu/careers http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="crystal+gardens " http://www.crystalgardensonline.com http://www.crystalgardensonline.com/contact.php http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="crystalgardens" http://www.laurelmanor.com http://www.laurelmanor.com/social/contactus.html http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="laurel+manor" http://www.stjohnsgc.com http://www.stjohnsgolfconference.com/contact-us/index.cfm http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="the+inn+at+st+johns" http://www.dia.org http://www.dia.org/about/employment.aspx http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="detroit+institute+of+arts" http://www.annarbormarriott.com http://www.marriott.com/careers/default.mi http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="ann+arbor+marriott" http://www.meadowbrookhall.org http://www.meadowbrookhall.org/visit/contact http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="meadow+brook+hall" http://www.burtonmanor.net http://www.burtonmanor.net/contact.asp http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="burton+manor" http://www.crystalgardenslivingston.com http://www.crystalgardenslivingston.com/contact.htm http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/search?crit="crystal+gardens"

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Crain's Detroit Business - 2011 Book of Lists

Crain's Detroit Business - 2011 Book of Lists
The Big Picture
10 things to watch in 2011
10 things to remember about 2010
Private 200
Fastest-growing companies
Public school districts
Top-compensated CEOs
Top-compensated non-CEOs
Metro Detroit employers
Wayne County employers
City of Detroit employers
Livingston County employers
Washtenaw County employers
Macomb County employers
Oakland County employers
Publicly held companies
Hispanic-owned businesses
Native American-owned businesses
Asian-owned companies
Black-owned businesses
Woman-owned businesses
The Motor City
Airlines Serving Detroit Metro
Professional Sports Teams
Auto Suppliers
Auto Dealers
Aftermarket Suppliers
Divisions
Defense Contractors
New Economy/Health Care
Family-owned companies
IP law firms
Group health plans
Hospital companies
Physician organizations
Graduate business degrees
Engineering companies
Environmental companies
IT companies
Biotech companies
People/Awards
Salute to Entrepreneurs
CFO Awards
40 Under 40
Best Lawyers
20 in their 20s
Women to Watch
M&A Awards
Most Connected
Finance
Capital campaigns
Accounting firms
Banks and thrifts
Money managers
Business insurance agencies
SBA Lenders
Real Estate/Services
Office furniture dealers
Nonprofits
Meeting facilities
General contractors
Architects
Property managers
Residential brokers
Staffing companies
Logistics firms
Law firms
Classifieds
Index of Companies

Crain's Detroit Business - 2011 Book of Lists