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Attending an Event
The sheer size and central location of the Greater Richmond Convention Center make it one of the most desirable meeting destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Situated in the heart of Virginia's capital city, just minutes from Richmond International Airport, the enormous 700,000-square-foot facility sits on 5 and 1/2 city blocks. Interior accommodations include 178,159 square feet of exhibit space, 32 meeting rooms and the 30,550-square foot Grand Ballroom.
Parking is made easy thanks to adjoining decks that can handle 1,540 vehicles. Nearly 4,600 additional spaces are located within a six-block radius of the site. The Richmond Marriott rests adjacent to the Center while a plethora of 3 to 5 star accommodations are within easy reach.
Nearby attractions include The Diamond, a venue that hosts professional and collegiate baseball; the Virginia State Capitol Building; and the Richmond Coliseum, home to minor league hockey and various concerts.
Food & Beverage Policy - No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the Facility.
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority
The Greater Richmond Convention Center was built as a result of regional cooperation between the City of Richmond and the surrounding counties of Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover. The Greater Richmond Convention Center is owned by the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, which is composed of these governmental entities and the Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond.
Global Spectrum
Global Spectrum, the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 60 facilities throughout the United States and Canada, manages the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's largest sports and entertainment firms Comcast-Spectacor, which also owns the Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League, Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks, Comcast SportsNet, a regional sports programming network, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, and New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities. Comcast-Spectacor is also a minority owner of three minor league baseball teams - the Bowie Baysox, the Delmarva Shorebirds, and the Frederick Keys - all affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles.
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