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Columbus Has Plenty Of Space |
| Spanning 1.8 million sq. ft., the Greater Columbus Convention Center features 373,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 75 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, and connects to 2,700 hotel rooms. |
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Columbus Is Easy To Get To |
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Centrally located, Columbus is within 550 miles of nearly half the U.S. population, making it a breeze to reach by a one-day drive or just a one-hour flight.
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Columbus Is Easy To Get Around |
| The city’s compact convention package offers facilities, hotels, dining and entertainment options all within walking distance of one another, providing convenience for attendees. |
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Columbus Visitors Have Distinct Experiences |
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The Greater Columbus Convention Center is located in the heart of the “Five on High” districts, each offering unique experiences at many exclusive only-in-Columbus venues and attractions.
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Columbus Offers Access To Business And Intellectual Capital |
| The Columbus region is home to 16 Fortune 1000 companies across various industries, five Fortune 500 companies and one of America's leading public research universities, The Ohio State University. |
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Columbus Is Having Its Time In The Spotlight |
| Columbus was the host city to ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in 2019 and PCMA Convening Leaders in 2023, and Condé Nast Traveler recently named it a top 10 best big city in the U.S. |
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Columbus Continues to Grow |
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As Ohio's capital and the largest city in the state, Columbus ranks among the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities, drawing major companies like Intel, Honda, Amazon and others.
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Columbus Provides A Destination-wide Culture Of Quality Service |
| An award-winning convention services team ensure all groups will experience superior visitor satisfaction in Columbus. |
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Columbus Is A Green And Clean City |
| With 253 acres of downtown greenspace and an indoor hydroponic Smart Farm at the convention center, sustainable meetings are part of the city's DNA. |
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Columbus Has Culinary Star Power |
| Named one of Essence's Best Destinations for Culinary Travel in 2024, Columbus is home to restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Jeni Britton, Top Chef season 18 contestant Avishar Barua, 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist Chef BJ Lieberman and several other culinary stars. |
