Centennial Olympic Park Takes Top Industry Awards
Centennial Olympic Park's programming is turning some industry heads. The Park recently took the gold in a number of categories at the prestigious 47th Annual International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Convention held Nov. 7 in Louisville, Ky.
Posted November 13 , 2002 |
Mistletoe Gala Offers Unique Office Holiday Party
Posted November 11, 2002 |
BAI Retail Delivery Conference & Expo Holds First General Session in Georgia World Congress Center Expansion
The 24th annual Bank Administration Institute (BAI) Retail Delivery Conference and Expo will be the fourth convention to fill the halls of the Georgia World Congress Center's latest expansion this week. The retail financial services show, host to renowned speakers including former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, will also become the first to hold general session stages in the 1.4 million square-foot facility.
Posted November 5, 2002 |
Georgia World Congress Center Premieres Multi-functional Automated Lighting System
The Georgia World Congress Center is providing its customers what most convention centers across the country have to outsource. To complement its recent state-of-the-art expansion, the Atlanta convention center has installed an automated lighting system, offering more audio/visual options to customers.
Posted October 4, 200 2 |
Centennial Olympic Park Welcomes Water-loving Neighbors
Thousands of people who have made the move to downtown Atlanta have chosen Centennial Olympic Park as their front yard. But it's not just people who will be migrating to the Park's doorstep - an abundance of aquatic life will be calling the property owned by the Coca-Cola Company, across the street from the Park, home.
Posted August 15, 2002 |
Georgia World Congress Center Prepares to Host Facility's Largest Trade Show in History, IWF 2002
The Georgia World Congress Center is gearing up for its largest convention yet, the International Woodworking Fair 2002 (IWF). The trade show is currently moving into the convention center and opens Aug. 22 through 25.
Posted August 15, 2002 |
Centennial Olympic Park Perfect Place for Corporate Receptions
Atlanta's hot spot, Centennial Olympic Park, is no longer just the gathering place for chart-topping concerts and family-oriented festivals. Local and national corporations are turning to the 21-acre Park's lush landscape, covered pavilions, amphitheater and relaxing water features as a popular alternative to indoor receptions. Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park was chosen as the destination for five corporate receptions in June, including two Coca-Cola events, Advocare and Forest Pharmaceuticals.
Posted August 6, 2002 |
GWCC Unveils Wireless Internet Accessibility
As host to some of the country's most technologically advanced computer shows, the Georgia World Congress Center has long been a leader in providing high-tech solutions for customers. Two years ago, the GWCC opened its Cyber Center - a free Internet café for show attendees. The café allows busy businessmen and women an opportunity to check email and access the Internet in the main concourse of the facility.
Posted July 25, 2002 |
GWCC Offers New Service Allowing Trade Shows to Broadcast Live Information Online
The Georgia World Congress Center is taking communications to the next level. The Atlanta convention center has launched a new service that can film, edit and broadcast live streaming video on the World Wide Web, providing show management the latest tools to reach attendees.
Posted June 26, 2002 |
Georgia World Congress Center Opens Doors to Phase IV Expansion
The Georgia World Congress Center rolled out the red carpet when the doors opened to the Phase IV expansion for the first time. Four new exhibit halls totaling 420,000 square feet of prime exhibit space were completed for SUPERCOMM 2002 , a premier information technology and communications conference held June 4-6.
Posted June 18, 2002 |
First Freight Arrives at Growing Georgia World Congress Center
Welcoming the "first freight" into the expanded Georgia World Congress Center are, from left, GWCC General Manager John Smith, Assistant G.M. Mark Zimmerman, GWCC Executive Director Dan Graveline, GWCC Event Coordinator Robin Hughes, GWCC Authority Chairman Stephen Leeds, SUPERCOMM Director of Trade Show Operations A.J. Janosko, Chris Schimek of Freeman, GWCC Project Supervisor Kevin Clark and Mack Mitchell of Sullivan Transportation.
Posted May 30, 2002 |
Sherrie Spinks Appointed Chief Financial Officer of Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Sherrie Spinks has been appointed the chief financial officer of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, effective June 1. Dan Graveline, Georgia World Congress Center Authority executive director, announced the appointment this month .
Posted May 15, 2002 |
Carl Adkins Appointed Georgia Dome General Manager
Carl Adkins has been named the general manager of the Georgia Dome, effective June 1. Dan Graveline, Georgia World Congress Center Authority executive director, announced the appointment this month.
Posted May 15, 2002 |
Khalil Johnson Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Georgia World Congress Center Authority
Khalil Johnson has been appointed chief operations officer of the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, effective June 1.
Posted May 15, 2002 |
Georgia World Congress Center Phase IV Project Welcomes First Shows As It Nears Completion Date
In just over a month, the Georgia World Congress Center's Phase IV expansion, including 420,000 square feet of prime exhibit space, 29 new meeting rooms and a 25,700 square-foot grand ballroom, will see its first visitors pass through the doors.
Posted: April 23, 2002 |
Georgia World Congress Center Serves As Host for Segway Training and Pilot Program in Atlanta
An innovative 2-wheel vehicle made it's debut at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 23.
Posted: April 23, 2002 |
Redevelopment of Andrew Young International Boulevard Begins in June
Posted May 17, 2002 |
GWCC Announces Start Up of E-Commerce Web Site
The Georgia World Congress Center debuted its e-commerce site this month, providing customers with a more convenient way to purchase services for events held at the facility. John Cazes received special recognition during the National Propane Gas Association Southeastern Conference & International Exposition. Cazes became the first exhibitor to utilize the Georgia World Congress Center's new e-commerce site.
Posted: April 10, 2002 |
National Assoc. of Home Builders' 58th Annual Convention, Exposition features latest trends in home building products
More than 70,000 participants expected to attend International Builders' Show
Posted: Feb. 8, 2002 |
GWCC Authority facilities to host multiple trade shows, SUPERCROSS, exciting basketball tournaments during remaining winter months
Posted: Feb. 6, 2002 |
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition features latest trends, innovations
The Georgia World Congress Center hosts the 2002 Annual Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition Jan. 27-30.
Posted: Jan. 25, 2002 |
Georgia Governor's Conference on Tourism kicks off at Georgia World Congress Center
The state of tourism in Georgia is being addressed at the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 24-25 during the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism.
Posted: Jan. 24, 2002 |
U.S. Poultry & Egg Assoc. returns to GWCC for 26th annual International Poultry Expo
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's International Poultry Expo returns to the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) for the 26th consecutive year this week.
Posted: Jan. 11, 2002 |
