(DETROIT, Mich. – July 11, 2024) — The Detroit Regional Convention
Facility Authority [2] (DRCFA) has awarded a contract extension to ASM
Global [3], now in its second decade of managing Huntington Place [4],
Michigan’s largest convention center and the 16th largest in the
United States.
Bryan Crowe, DRCFA chief executive officer, said, “In partnership with
the DRCFA, ASM Global has been instrumental in positioning Huntington
Place as a world-class meetings and conventions destination in the heart
of Detroit, welcoming over a million annual visitors to high-profile
events, such as the Detroit Auto Show.
“ASM Global will play a vital role in supporting the DRCFA’s upcoming
strategic initiatives, including the Convention Center Expansion Project
and developing a new convention center hotel to maintain and bolster
Detroit’s competitiveness in attracting major local, state, national and
international events. They will also be key to generating new non-event
revenue streams while continuously enhancing operational efficiencies to
deliver an exceptional client experience.”
Dan Hoffend, ASM Global’s executive vice president, convention
centers, said, “We are honored by the DRCFA’s continued confidence
in our team at Huntington Place. This extension allows us to build on
our successes and ensure Detroit continues to grow as a premier
destination for conventions, trade shows and events and win over
audiences with its unique blend of grit and innovation.”
The venue hosted 146 events in 2023 with over 457,000 attendees. The FY
2023 economic impact from the local, regional and international
attendees is calculated to be $303.1 million.
Overlooking the Detroit Riverfront, Huntington Place [4] features over
723,000 square feet of exhibit space. Its Grand Riverview Ballroom is
Michigan’s largest banquet and event venue. The ballroom is 40,000
square feet, dividable with a retractable wall and complemented by
glass-enclosed, 10,000 square feet of pre-function space and an open-air
terrace overlooking the Detroit River and the skyline of Windsor,
Ontario, Canada. The new ballroom has a 360-theater-seating capacity or
2,500 banquet seating.
Huntington Place has been ASTM / APEX certified since 2015 by the Events
Industry Council and in 2019 obtained a LEED Gold Certification, making
Huntington Place the largest LEED building in Michigan. The Huntington
Place Green Committee meets regularly to promote sustainability
practices. Highlights include strong food efficiency and donation
program; composting; energy-consumption reduction; and specialized
recycling, such as cardboard, kitchen oil, pallets, cans, bottles and
upcycling.
The building has been recognized with numerous industry awards for
excellence, including the prestigious U.S. Green Building Council
Leadership Award for Building Performance. The public art collection at
Huntington Place shares community stories by talented local artists.
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About ASM Global
Award-winning ASM Global is the world’s No. 1 company widely
recognized for creating and producing the foremost live entertainment
and sports experiences. The company’s elite network spans five
continents featuring a portfolio of more than 400 of the world’s most
prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and
performing arts venues. Via its “Full-Circle Academy,” ASM Global
translates its unique visionary ownership expertise into innovative
project development plans and execution, content programming,
custom-curated guest-immersive experiences, locally tailored solutions
and optimal profitable revenue streams for its properties and
surrounding communities. ASM Global also seeks to cultivate strong,
inclusive relationships with the communities we work and live in while
championing the welfare and development of our employees and small
business partners, resulting in a more cohesive, resilient and vibrant
community.
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About the DRCFA
On Sept. 15, 2009, operational control of TCF Center transferred to the
Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority under a collaborative
agreement by the Michigan State Legislature; the City of Detroit; and
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Each of these entities, as well as
an appointee of the Governor of the State of Michigan, has an appointed
member on the DRCFA board. Lisa Canada serves as chair of the board. For
more information, visit drcfa.org [10].
