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The $83-million, 350,000-square-foot Palm Beach County Convention Center opened its doors in January 2004 in the booming downtown district of West Palm Beach, Fla. The state-of-the-art facility features a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, 23,000 square feet of flexible breakout space divisible into 23 rooms, expert service teams and an award-winning culinary department. Three thousand guest rooms are available within three miles, expanding to 5,000 guest rooms within five miles. Situated in close proximity to the Palm Beach International Airport, Interstate I-95 and Palm Beach County's beautiful beaches, it is a prime location for conventions, trade shows, meetings and social events.
Each year, the Convention Center hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed consumer shows such as palmbeach³ Contemporary Art Fair; Palm Beach | America's International Fine Art & Antique Fair; the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show; the Palm Beach Boat Show; the Auto Show of the Palm Beaches; and the Palm Beach County Home Show, among others.
The Center has also been home to a number of leading convention industry events, including the Dominion Ambassadors International World Summit on the Kingdom, the American Public Works Association Annual Meeting and Tradeshow, and the University of Pennsylvania's Fourth International Equine Conference on Laminitis. Several high-profile fundraisers featuring guest speakers such as Goldie Hawn, Jay Leno and Mikhail Gorbachev have also been held at the facility.
Additionally, the Convention Center's expansive ballroom is one of Palm Beach County's most desirable locations for weddings, banquets and social gatherings. Executive Chef Michael Russell and his talented culinary team create custom menus for each event.
The operations of the Palm Beach County Convention Center are managed by Global Spectrum and ARAMARK. Global Spectrum is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field and has more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's largest sports and entertainment companies, Comcast-Spectacor. ARAMARK is the Convention Center's exclusive food and beverage provider, and can serve anything from quality concessions and continental breakfasts, to elegant hors d'oeuvres and full-course banquets.
The Palm Beach County Convention Center specializes in delighted guests and unforgettable events.
One look at our chefs' amazing culinary creations and guests will know they are in for something special. Whether it's a coffee break, a trade show luncheon or a celebratory gala, we have the extensive experience and resources to execute the perfect catered event.
Our chefs are trained on the latest industry trends, culinary techniques and local and regional flavors. When you plan an event at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, we'll show you a unique taste of Palm Beach County, with menus that highlight exciting local flavors and regional specialties.
We're experienced in managing events from 10 to 10,000. Our sales managers are professional, flexible and knowledgeable and we offer one easy point of contact for all catering and exhibitor hospitality needs.
This dedication to the highest-quality food and service is unmatched and it's why we're recognized time and time again for delivering the best in the business.
Executive Chef Michael Russell
Palm Beach County Convention Center
With his innovative menus and beautifully presented culinary creations, Michael Russell has staked his claim as one of South Florida's top chefs. His love and passion for food is what inspires him and is one of the many reasons why the Palm Beach County Convention Center continues to receive such impressive culinary accolades.
Most recently, Chef Russell and his team received the "Best Presentation" and "People's Choice" awards at the 20th Annual United Cerebral Palsy's Great Chef's Tasting Competition. In addition, he was presented with Florida Table Magazine's "Editor's Choice" award at the Taste of Delray event in June.
Chef Russell's versatile dishes that utilize fresh, organic flavors and premium-quality ingredients always satisfy even the most discriminating pallets. He also ensures that all seafood menu items for the Convention Center comply with the Monteray Bay Aquarium's Seafood WATCH list of sustainable seafood choices.
Some of his most recent creations include: Fernando Beach Rock Shrimp Cake with Florida Spiny Lobster Remoulade and Avocado Mousse; Roast, Seared and Lightly Smoked Meyer Farm Natural Angus Beef Tenderloin with a Tasso Demi Glace, Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach and Roasted Pearl Onions over Cheddar Grit Cake; Pan Seared Pacific Salmon Over White Bean Cassoulet and Braised South Bay Farms Escarole with Artichoke and Fennel Cream; and Cardamom Orange Sabayon with Mango, Espresso Pound Cake Fingers, Sugar Cane Stick and Dark Chocolate Honeycomb.
Earlier this year, Chef Russell was certified by the Culinary Institute of America's Pro Chef. Prior to joining the Convention Center in 2005, he sharpened his skills in Boston, Hawaii and California.
Our focus isn't just on your needs... it's on the needs of your guests.
In the Food and Beverage Department, we view all of our relationships as partnerships…and all victories as shared successes. We feel that the real key to serving our Palm Beach County Convention Center clients is focusing both on their needs, and those of their guests.
Our breadth of experience and commitment to providing outstanding service make us THE choice for catering both social and corporate events. That is why event planners of all types…professional meeting planners…exhibit managers…brides…social hosts…and more trust us to provide one easy source for solutions to all of their catering needs.
From our culinary creativity to our professional sales team to our operational expertise, we provide a wide range of services for virtually every type of event. And we're always looking ahead, proactively responding to industry trends and changing consumer demands.
Because we won't be satisfied unless you, and your guests, are.
For more information please contact:
Dustin Cutler
Director of Catering Sales
561.366.3019
dcutler@pbconventioncenter.com
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Get Directions
I-95 to Okeechobee Boulevard Exit 70 (previously Exit 52) and go east on Okeechobee Boulevard, approximately 1 mile. Or, take Florida's Turnpike to West Palm Beach Exit 99 (Okeechobee Boulevard) and go east for approximately 7 miles. The Convention Center is on the right (south) side at the corner of Okeechobee Boulevard and Florida Avenue, opposite the CityPlace complex.
Executive Offices
Dave Anderson
General Manager
561.366.3006
danderson@pbconventioncenter.com
Mike Brodnicki
Assistant General Manager
561.366.3032
mbrodnicki@pbconventioncenter.com
Esther Baptiste
Executive Assistant
561.366.3002
ebaptiste@pbconventioncenter.com
Finance
Adam Benjamin
Director of Finance
561.366.3033
abenjamin@pbconventioncenter.com
Maria Walker
Director of Sales and Marketing
561.366.3030
mwalker@pbconventioncenter.com
Nerissa Edden
Sales Manager (18 months & in)
561.366.3020
nedden@pbconventioncenter.com
Ashley Withers
Sales Manager
561.366.3075
awithers@pbconventioncenter.com
Steve Crist
VP Group and Convention Sales (18 months & out)
Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau
561.233.3000
gmvp@palmbeachfl.com
Donna Del Gallo
Associate VP Conventions
561.233.3059
gmconventions@palmbeachfl.com
Chrissy Lambert
Marketing Manager
561.366.3017
clambert@pbconventioncenter.com
Jeremy Phillips
Director of Event Services
561.366.3009
jphillips@pbconventioncenter.com
Cathy Wheeler
Booking Coordinator
561.366.3026
cwheeler@pbconventioncenter.com
Traci Peterson
Event Manager
561.366.3011
tpeterson@pbconventioncenter.com
Hannah Bright
Event Manager
561.366.3010
hbright@pbconventioncenter.com
Adele Marchaesi
Exhibitor Services Manager
561.366.3023
amarchaesi@pbconventioncenter.com
Jeannie Becker
Event Manager
561.366.3027
jbecker@pbconventioncenter.com
Eva Harrah
Event Services Administrative Assistant
561.366.3021
eharrah@pbconventioncenter.com
Tom Harms
Director of Operations
561.366.3013
tharms@pbconventioncenter.com
Anne Lavery
Operations Assistant
561.366.3022
alavery@pbconventioncenter.com
Carlo Massaro
Public Safety Manager
561.366.3050
cmassaro@pbconventioncenter.com
Christina Such
Asst. Public Safety Manager
561.366.3050
csuch@pbconventioncenter.com
Jennifer McCrary
General Manager
561.366.3031
jmccrary@pbconventioncenter.com
Dustin Cutler
Director of Catering Sales
561.366.3019
dcutler@pbconventioncenter.com
Michael Russell
Executive Chef
561.366.3043
mrussell@pbconventioncenter.com
Hariette Benoit
Food & Beverage Sales Manager
561.366.3029
hbenoit@pbconventioncenter.com
Al Sullivan
Engineering Manager
561.366.3046
asullivan@pbconventioncenter.com
Larry Adkinson
IT Manager
561.366.3067
ladkinson@pbconventioncenter.com
Mervin Lee
Housekeeping/Set Up Manager
561.366.3068
mlee@pbconventioncenter.com
David Townsley (Visual Aids Electronics)
561.366.3054
dtownsley@pbconventioncenter.com
