Crain's Detroit Business - 2011 Book of Lists - (Page 99)
December 27, 2010
CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS
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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.
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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"
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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
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Real Estate/Services
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Nonprofits
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Architects
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