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Everyone knows the convention center is coming. We just don't know exactly what it will mean for local business.
But on Tuesday, June 9, the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the Albany Hospitality Summit, an event that promises to give local businesses and meeting planners the scoop on what's planned for the new convention center, Albany Capital Center, and how our city and businesses can benefit.
"This is a critical time to prepare our local hospitality and business community for an influx of visitors once we open the doors to the Albany Capital Center," says Michele Vennard, President/CEO of the ACCVB. "This summit is just the kick-off of a larger series of trainings and seminars meant to build a hospitality culture here in Albany."
The summit will offer an opportunity to network with convention center staff and find out more about the plans. It will also be an opportunity to learn how to position your business to take advantage of bookings, visitors, and steer additional business up Central Avenue.
SMG, the international firm that manages the new convention center, would like to work with local vendors whenever possible. That means YOU!
- At the event, Bob Belber, Regional General Manager for SMG, will talk about how to become a vendor.
- Shannon Licygiewicz, the new sales director for the convention center, will talk about the kinds of groups we can expect to see coming to the area for conferences.
- Local BIDs, including the Central Avenue BID, will talk about their districts, and how they fit in with the overall vision for the project.
- And you will have an opportunity to ask questions to help you position your business for this exciting next step in Albany...
To join us, please register for the event, using the link below.
Tuesday, June 9, 8am-1pm
Empire State Plaza Convention Center - Albany Room
To register, click here. The event is free to attend.
We think this is an important first step in learning what this project means for our district. Please join us at this event!
