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GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER WELCOMES GENERAL PUBLIC TO PAINT MINGLE DRINK, COLUMBUS WINTER BEERFEST AND DINOSAUR ADVENTURE SHOWS

 (Columbus, January 15, 2020) — The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) welcomes the general public to three shows where you can paint and enter a twerk competition, race inflatable horses while enjoying craft beer, and participate in dinosaur-themed activities and see lifelike dinosaur replicas. Who: Paint Mingle Drink What: An event where painting becomes a… Continue reading →

ASM GLOBAL GRANTED CONTRACT RENEWAL

(Columbus, December 3, 2019) — The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) Board of Directors has approved a contract renewal for ASM Global to continue managing the award-winning Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). “ASM Global remains dedicated to delivering superior customer service, event execution and innovative programs for this facility,” said FCCFA Executive Director Don… Continue reading →

GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER WELCOMES 3 POPULAR PUBLIC SHOWS: OHAYOCON, THE OHIO HOME & REMODELING EXPO, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST

(Columbus, January 9, 2020) — The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), managed by ASM Global, is hosting the return of three popular events that are open to the public. Who: Ohayocon 20 What: 20th anniversary of an anime event attracting up to 23,000 guests When: January 10-12, 2020 Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt… Continue reading →

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HONORS GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER DURING 2019 HIRE VETS MEDALLION AWARDS CEREMONY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

 (Columbus, November 6, 2019) – The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor during the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards held in Washington, D. C. today for the facility’s demonstrated success in hiring military veterans. The ceremony within The Great Hall of the U.S. Department of Labor recognized entities… Continue reading →

WIZARDWORLD COLUMBUS BRINGS BEST OF POP CULTURE OCTOBER 18-20

Who: WizardWorld What: WizardWorld Columbus When: October 18-20, 2019 Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center Exhibit Hall D Why: The most widely attended pop culture tour How: Celebrity guests ranging from Henry “The Fonz” Winkler to The Honky Tonk Man, an official costume contest with a $10,000 grand prize for Best in Show, vendor booths, movies,… Continue reading →