Expo Centers
 
 

USRC has performed appraisal and consulting work for more than 18 exposition centers including convention and conference centers, arenas, and fairgrounds since 1990.  The following is a sample list of engagements that were completed by the firm most specifically relevant to exposition centers. 

1.                  Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin - Feasibility Study

 

2.                  Civic Center (and attached Holiday Inn), Waterloo, Iowa - Market Analysis  and Appraisal

 

3.                  Convention Center (and attached Ramada Inn), Schenectady, New York –  Market Analysis and Appraisal

 

4.                  Antheneum Hotel and Conference Center, Detroit, Michigan - Market Analysis and Appraisal

 

5.                  OSU School of Business Proposed Conference Center, Columbus, Ohio - Feasibility Study and Market Analysis

 

6.                  I-X Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio - Market Analysis and Appraisal

 

7.                  Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau, Survey of Facilities, Budgets, and Funding for Competitive Cities

 

8.                  Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio - Market Study and Expansion Analysis

 

9.                  Proposed Hancock County Fairgrounds and Conference Center - Market Study and Financial Feasibility Analysis

 

10.              Proposed Middletown Convention Center, Middletown, Ohio - Market and Feasibility Study

 

11.              Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Appraisal

 

12.              Proposed Middletown Convention Center, Middletown, Ohio – Economic Impact Study

 

13.              Firstar Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio – Market Study and Appraisal

 

      14.              Proposed Lawrenceburg Indiana Theater and Hotel/Conference Center 

 

15.              Nationwide Arena - Consulting Services, Columbus, Ohio

 

16.              Proposed Conference Center– Market Study, Marion, Ohio

 

            17.              Proposed Exposition Center – Market Feasibility Study, Springfield, Ohio

 

            18.              Proposed OSU Newark/COTC Conference Center-Market and Financial Feasibility Study, Newark, Ohio

   

USRC has developed a specialized analysis model for conference and convention centers, and arenas combining analysis of current and proposed supply with detailed demand analysis.  We are affiliate members of the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) and utilize their extensive published data.  Our experience with exposition centers will provide a client with a product tailored to their specific requirements.