OHIO FAIR MANAGERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION EXPECTING ATTENDANCE BOOST JANUARY 4-7

  Who: Ohio Fair Managers Association (OFMA) What: Ohio Fair Managers 93rd Annual Convention When: January 4-7, 2018 Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Columbus Why: OFMA is a voluntary corporation servicing state, independent and county junior and senior agricultural fairs, shows, exhibitions and festivals within Ohio How: Educational sessions and a trade… Continue reading →

ACCOLADES CONTINUE AS FACILITY RECEIVES FIVE HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS AWARDS

(Columbus, December 21, 2017)  — The SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) recently received five awards from trade journals, business publications and organizations, continuing the celebration that began with the completion of the 22-month, $140 million expansion and renovation of the facility earlier this year. These accolades include: The inaugural Stella Awards honor excellence in… Continue reading →

OHIO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION MEMBERS TO GATHER DECEMBER 7-8

Who: Ohio Farm Bureau Federation What: 99th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting When: December 7-8 (meetings begin December 6 at Hilton Columbus Downtown) Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center Why: Ohio Farm Bureau is a grassroots membership organization working to support our state’s food and farm community. How: “Together with Farmers” theme Presentations by Ohio Farm… Continue reading →

OHIO TURFGRASS FOUNDATION 2017 OTF CONFERENCE & SHOW RETURNS DECEMBER 4-7

(Columbus, December 1, 2017)  — We may be approaching the white snow of winter, but the green industry’s Ohio Turfgrass Foundation is preparing to “Gear Up for Growth!” as the theme of the 2017 OTF Conference & Show to be held December 4-7 at the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center. “We’re excited to be here… Continue reading →

HEROES & GAMES STORE TO SPONSOR GAME DAY AT THE CONVENTION CENTER ON DECEMBER 2

(Columbus, November 30, 2017)  — The inaugural Game Day at the Convention Center event will be held Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Room B-130 of the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). The event is sponsored by Heroes & Games, a merchant within the GCCC’s South Café & Marketplace. Registration… Continue reading →