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GEORGE R. BROWN C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R WITH A VIBRANT DOWNTOWN, a walkable convention district and one of the largest convention facilities in America, there has never been a better time to meet in Houston. Flanked by Toyota Center and Hilton Americas-Houston on the south end, Minute Maid Park on the north and Discovery Green park in between, the GRB is perfectly positioned in the center of a lively sports, dining, entertainment and nightlife destination. And there s more coming: a second headquarters hotel, with the Marriott Marquis connected to the GRB at its north side; a new walkable plaza along the front of the GRB with retail spaces and restaurants, and a new grand entrance and façade for the building. The GRB itself with 1.2 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and registration space is impressive based on numbers alone. But it comes with attentive staffs to aid your planning. Every destination has a meeting facility. The GRB has the entire package. 2
Ranked among the nation s 10 largest convention centers, the GRB offers 1.2 million square feet of dedicated meeting space, including seven exhibit halls, a 3,600 tier-seated amphitheater, a level-three exhibit hall featuring telescopic arena-style seating for 6,500 with additional floor seating for 1,000, four 2,880-square-foot open-air event balconies, 88 flexible meeting rooms and a 31,590-square-foot ballroom. GRB QUICK REFERENCE: Gross space Total useable square feet (exhibit, meeting, registration) Total exhibit space (exhibit halls, ballroom) Contiguous exhibit space (Halls A-E) Exhibit halls Lobby entrances Show offices Freight doors Drive-in doors Loading docks Meeting space (meeting rooms, Grand Ballroom, General Assembly Theater, balconies, conference rooms) Meeting rooms Conference rooms Grand Ballroom Pre-function space (meeting rooms, Grand Ballroom and General Assembly Theater) Registration and common areas Outdoor balconies Telescopic seating in Exhibit Hall B3 Tiered seating in General Assembly Theater Parking spaces (including surrounding garages and lots) 1.8 million square feet 1.2 million square feet 771,000 square feet 548,000 square feet 7 5 9 39 10 66 185,000 square feet 88 4 31,590 square feet 45,000 square feet 99,000 square feet 4 at 2,880 square feet each for 6,500 guests for 3,600 guests 10,000+ The GRB is a venue of Address Toll Free Main Main fax Main e-mail 800-427-4697 713-853-8000 713-853-8090 ccinfo@houstonfirst.com Contact Information George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, Texas 77010 Audio Visual Administration Food & Beverage Guest & Event Services Division Telecommunications & Utilities www.houstonconventionctr.com 713-853-8180 713-853-8000 713-853-8150 713-853-8716 713-853-8900 Printed on Recycled Paper 3
Everything within 5 blocks or 5 minutes: Spanning more than five blocks, the GRB anchors the revitalized east end of downtown Houston, where the surroundings bustle with new urban development and world-class amenities. From fabulous hotels to more than 90 restaurants, Broadway-style entertainment to concerts, sporting events and nightlife, it s all steps away... Discovery Green downtown park GreenStreet Shopping and entertainment hub Bayou Place Texas largest entertainment complex The Shops at Houston Center food court and more BBVA Compass Stadium - Houston Dynamo and more Main Street Downtown dining and entertainment district Minute Maid Park Houston Astros baseball and live concerts Toyota Center Houston Rockets basketball and live concerts Houston Theater District Symphony, theater, ballet, opera and more Hotels - Marriott Marquis (Coming in 2016) & Hilton Americas - Houston Light Rail Links to Museum District, Texas Medical Center, parks, golf and more adjacent four blocks ten blocks three blocks three blocks six blocks one block one block nine blocks connected seven blocks Located directly across the street, this 12-acre park boasts restaurants, an amphitheater, picnic areas, a model boat pond, event lawn and numerous vibrant green spaces, perfect for special events. Houston s front yard offers fresh air 365 days a year from miniature sailboat racing in the summer to ice skating in the winter. A parking garage beneath the park accommodates nearly 700 cars. Four short blocks from the GRB is GreenStreet, a massive shopping, dining and entertainment hub. Even closer to the convention center, the Shops at Houston Center and the popular Phoenicia Specialty Foods market both offer one-stop convenience. GET AROUND Getting around downtown has never been easier. Greenlink buses circulate at no charge during weekdays, powered by compressed natural gas. Or take a cab ride anywhere downtown for $6 with Six in the City, regardless of the number of passengers. Or rent a bike from B-Cycle at several downtown locations. 4
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