Diet Convention

UPDATE: Is it considered a private venue when conventions are hosted there and you have to pay to get in?

It’s not open to the public. You have to pay to get into a convention.

What would an approximate taxi cab fee be?

It is about 35 miles and will run you about $86 plus tip.

Parking garages? I’m sure there must be. I have driven through Providence many times but don’t usually get off the Interstate. Thanks.

If you are going to the Rhode Island Convention Center, you are probably better off parking at Providence Place Mall and cross the skybridge. the parking fee is cheaper (3 hours for $1 and I think $5 for up to 6 or something). Parking in Providence, especially Down Town is hectic and way too expensive.

I’ve learned that If you go to downtown, you ether park in Providence Place Mall, or you just take the bus, it’s def. cheaper that way.

If its raining I don’t want to be walking outdoors!

A lot of the skywalks have been removed around downtown, but there are still connections to the Convention Center. There is a garage just to the north of it that is connected by a covered walkway.

You can see a map showing all the garages and the skywalk connections to the Convention Center on this page on their web site (scroll down to the bottom).
http://www.duke-energycenter.com/700/MapsDirectionsParking.asp

I will be attending a conference at the Orange county convention center. I need help with hotels that are walikng distance to it. Thank you.

First 2 links are walking distance 3rd link some hotels may have to ride a bus to get there

http://www.peabodyorlando.com/home.cfm

http://www.rosencentre.com/

http://www.hotelsconventioncenter.com/cc.php?CentreID=38

I just got a phone call to work for the ri convention center concession stand on the weekends for upcoming events, and the manager says this is an union job, what does that mean, never had a job with the union before.

i was a manager for the houston convention center and we paid just above minimum wage- no benefits. but- we were not union.

unions are supposed to work on behalf of employees, so the pay is usually better and your job is generally better protected than non-union.

either way- it should be good if u are trying to earn extra money, but not a career move.

Please, there holding up a Nintendo Event at the LA Convention Center, but I dont know if its free, or how much it would cost to get in the LA Convention center. PLEASE HELP!! is it free??

I think you’re talking about the E for All Expo Event. You have to get tickets for the event. The LA Convention is free to get in, but you have to pay for parking. Go to the website below for more details on the event. You can register for the event and buy tickets. Go to the website, click on registration for more details.

I will be in town November 11th – 16th on Business and will be having a business dinner on Sat Nov 14th. I will be around the convention center area and would like to know where a good place is for a business type dinner. Thanks

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=CVxeE4idB0HvFS0V8wEdujgE-Q&q=business+type+dinner&sll=32.706133,-117.169576&sspn=0.013379,0.027788&ie=UTF8&radius=0.81&filter=0&rq=1&ev=zi&hq=business+type+dinner&hnear=&ll=32.710142,-117.169576&spn=0.013379,0.027788&t=h&z=16

We are looking for what is needed to open the convention center, exp; size. speakers, doors , fire exits. what makes a convention center

I would start by contacting your state’s Governor’s Office and ask if there is a regulatory committee that governs convention centers in your state. Most likely not, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask.

Then you contact your city zoning and planning board to get the regulations on where you can build your convention center. You will probably have to apply for a permit for your convention center separate from the actual building permit. They should also be able to help answer questions about parking capacity laws, occupancy laws, and public disturbance laws which will all affect your business.

Once you have architectural plans, you will want to visit your local fire chief to review the fire and safety laws for your state. He will be able to tell you how many fire exits, how many fire extinguishers, room capacity, electrical wiring issues, types of doors permitted, type of sprinkler system required, etc….

For general "what makes a convention center" you’ll want to find an architect that has experience designing convention centers. Google search should do the trick for this one if you don’t live in a large metro area.

Also, call around to other convention centers in the US and ask questions. The manager should be able to direct you to industry resources for more information.

We are looking for what is needed to open the convention center, exp; size. speakers, doors , fire exits. what makes a convention center

I would start by contacting your state’s Governor’s Office and ask if there is a regulatory committee that governs convention centers in your state. Most likely not, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask.

Then you contact your city zoning and planning board to get the regulations on where you can build your convention center. You will probably have to apply for a permit for your convention center separate from the actual building permit. They should also be able to help answer questions about parking capacity laws, occupancy laws, and public disturbance laws which will all affect your business.

Once you have architectural plans, you will want to visit your local fire chief to review the fire and safety laws for your state. He will be able to tell you how many fire exits, how many fire extinguishers, room capacity, electrical wiring issues, types of doors permitted, type of sprinkler system required, etc….

For general "what makes a convention center" you’ll want to find an architect that has experience designing convention centers. Google search should do the trick for this one if you don’t live in a large metro area.

Also, call around to other convention centers in the US and ask questions. The manager should be able to direct you to industry resources for more information.