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– ADVERTORIAL – Who'sWho IN CONVENTION BUREAUS NOTES: Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau 144 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 456-0200 www.GoProvidence.com Martha Sheridan PRESIDENT & CEO (401) 456-0224 msheridan@pwcvb.com Highlights of Providence Home to more artists and degreed chefs per capita than any other city, Providence, Rhode Island, has been appropriately dubbed the country's Creative Capital. The Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which consists of the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin' Donuts Center and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The Vets), stands in the heart of the city within steps of great hotels, restaurants and shops Recognized as one of the country's hot- test culinary destinations, Providence was recently voted one of America's Favorite Cities by Travel + Leisure readers, ranking #2 in the U.S. for food. Nearby Warwick, RI is within easy reach of the entire state, and features miles of scenic coastline and spectacular views. Warwick also offers additional hotel, dining and entertainment options. Kristin McGrath, CDME VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & SERVICES (401) 456-0229 kmcgrath@pwcvb.com Exhibit Facilities Rhode Island Convention Center: h 100,000 contiguous sq. ft. exhibition hall h 20,000 sq. ft. ballroom h 23 meeting rooms h Two adjacent garages Dunkin' Donuts Center: h 13,000-seat indoor arena h 31,000 square feet of arena space h 25,000 square foot concourse h Additional meeting/hospitality rooms h Recent $80 million renovation Hotel Inventory h 2,200 hotel rooms in Providence h 5,500 in Greater Providence area h 1,000 committable hotel rooms attached/adjacent to RICC and 450 committable hotel rooms attached to RICC 68 March 2012 | Who's Who Taxes h 7% Rhode Island sales tax h 6% occupancy tax h 8% meal tax Responsibility for Bookings The RICC's sales team is responsible for bookings within a 12-month window. The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) books long-term dates. Support Services The PWCVB's award-winning convention services team works closely with meeting planners to help boost their meeting's attendance through targeted e-mail blasts; interactive maps; attendee websites/ microsites; collateral; signage and more. Booking Incentives Special incentives may be extended for meetings held during November and December 2012. Rental discounts may be applicable based on food and beverage contribution. Please contact the PWCVB for details on 2012 value dates. On the horizon The Vets, a historical theater, celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage, and now, following a multi-million dollar renovation, a back stage that will leave performers feeling pampered. The newly renovated back stage boosts state-of-the-art sound and control equipment, and 19 dressing rooms, half of which are equipped with private bathroom facilities and space to relax. The revitalized Green Room includes a kitchen, plenty of room to unwind, stretch out and rehearse, as well as laundry facilities.