Record #:

2184

Author(s):

Humphries, Tara L.

Abstract:

Opened February 1, 1995, the New Charlotte Convention Center is the largest public building project in state history. The center, with a price tag of $148 million, is among the nation's twenty largest in terms of total exhibit space.

Source:

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 45 Issue 3, Mar 1995, p12, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Economic conditions; Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Convention facilities--Charlotte

Record #:

2859

Author(s):

Wood, Suzanne M.

Abstract:

Charlotte's new convention center has doubled the business of its predecessor, hosting 285 events in 1995, compared to 87 events in 1994, and bringing $270 million to the metropolitan area. Nearly 350 events already are booked through the year 2010.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 6, June 1996, p16, il

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Economic conditions; Charlotte--Buildings, structures, etc.; Convention facilities--Charlotte