CONVENTION CENTERS John A. Alario, Sr. Events Center alariocenter.com / 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego 70094, 504-349-5525, msamardzija@jeffparish.net Designed to host athletic events, trade shows, concerts, graduations, receptions and other social events within our 105,000 square foot facility. The grounds are ideal for hosting festivals and events. – Westbank COPIER/PRINTER RENTALS Gulf Coast Office Products gcopnet.com / 5801 S. River Oaks Dr., NO 70123, 504-733-3830, 800-673-5538, rlore@gcopnet.com Freeman freemanco.com / 1000 Elmwood Park Blvd., NO 70123, 504-733-7469, laure. chachere@freemanco.com Full-service contractor, specializing in all aspects of exposition and tradeshow production. Full-scale sign shop, theme party, planning and production. Exhibit design and construction and full installation and dismantle show coordination. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Delgado Community College Culinary Arts & Hospitality dcc.edu / 615 City Park Ave., NO 70119, 504-671-6199, vroux@dcc.edu Offers both a certificate program and a degree program in hospitality management which will prepare students for entry and mid-level positions. Degree programs offer three concentrations — food and beverage management, hotel and lodging management and tourism. Specialized training programs also available. – Mid-City COPYING SERVICES FedEx Office & Print Services fedexoffice.com / 901 Convention Center Blvd., 100, NO 70130, 504-585-5750, usa2153@fedex.com FedEx Office is your access point to printing and shipping expertise with reliable service when and where you need it. This location specializes in pre-convention printing, signs and graphics and FedEx Express and Ground shipping. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Global Experience Specialists (GES) ges.com / 5730 Powell St., NO 70123, 504-733-0520, 800-443-9767, bmattes@ges.com Full-service general services contractor with state of the art graphics department to service the largest tradeshow or the smallest special event. – Mid-City Mercedes-Benz Superdome mbsuperdome.com / Sugar Bowl Drive, NO 70112, 504-587-3663, 800-756-7074, mbdomesales@smgneworleans. com With a stunning spot on the New Orleans skyline and a special place in the city’s history, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is the home of iconic events. The facility’s amenities and technology infrastructure make it one of the world’s most advanced stadiums, and perfect for general sessions, exhibits, special events and more. – Central Business District New Horizons Computer Learning Centers nhneworleans.com / 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 70002, 504-849-6600, crystal.rico@ nhcomputerlearning.com The world’s largest independent IT training company uses vendor-authorized learning tools with broad capabilities and deep industry alliances. Committed to effectively managing learning needs through technical applications and business skills training. – Jefferson Parish Maloney Productions 5301 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 70121, 504-620-3031, 800-941-SHOW, productions@maloneymoving.com Our services include complete decorating, furnishings, graphics, material handling, freight logistics, labor, display building, storage, event planning, design, specialty props, theme décor and staging. Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise ‘WBE’. – Jefferson Parish CORPORATE GIFTS The Basketry thebasketry.com / 12337 Hwy. 90, Luling 70070, 504-309-7935, 800-385-9601, kristi@thebasketry.com We provide the largest variety of New Orleans gifts and gift baskets to make your event one to remember. Local and eco-friendly. Just tell us your budget and we’ll handle the rest. Hotel room drops and shipping available. Local since 1995. – Outside Metro Area New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center mccno.com / 900 Convention Center Blvd., NO 70130, 504-582-3023, ewilliams@mccno.com America’s largest contiguous-space exhibit hall now features the exciting, new 4,000-seat Conference Auditorium. The Center also includes 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space in 12 separate/combinable halls, 140 individual meeting rooms and two luxurious ballrooms. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Mardi Gras Productions, Inc mardigrasproductions.com / 1201 Annunciation St., NO 70130, 504-529-5555, blainek@mardigrasproductions. com New Orleans’ premier events producer. With a large inventory of props, backdrops, specialty linens, floral, themed talent, lighting, and balloons coupled with certified event specialists and more than 30 years of experience, MGP can help any event planner maximize their event’s potential. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District New Orleans Job Corps jobcorps.org / 8825 Airline Dr., NO 70118, 504-484-3510, savoie.randy@ jobcorps.org Job Corps offers disadvantaged young, men and women, ages 16-24 preparation for successful work lives. Job Corps integrates vocational, academic and social competencies with classroom and work based learning to achieve this goal. – Jefferson Parish Grande Krewe grandekrewe.com / 2305 Decatur St., NO 70117, 504-309-8309 A unique destination in the Faubourg Marigny, offering wine and spirits, including Louisiana favorites. Find a bottle, savor wine in the store with friends or attend one of our special events. Grande Krewe offers the real New Orleans experience. – Marigny/Bywater Pontchartrain Center pontchartraincenter.com / 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner 70065, 504-465-9985, kbaroni@pontchartraincenter.com Pontchartrain Center offers you an affordable alternative for your event. The Center showcases more than 70,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. – Jefferson Parish U. N. O. -Business & Economic Research Kirschman Hall 315, NO 70148, 504-280-6240, kbrakel@uno.edu The Metropolitan Report contains quarterly updates and analysis of economic trends for the New Orleans area, a two-year quarterly sector forecast and additional references to significant longer-term historical trends. – New Orleans East Quail Ridge Press quailridge.com / NO, 504-450-5452, 800-343-1583, dmsettoon@gmail.com Unique gifts showcasing the flavor and culture of New Orleans. “The Little New Cookbook” editions; “New Orleans” or “Gumbo” (5x8) with personalized inserts. “Best of the Best of Louisiana”; full color culinary delights compiled from the state’s best cookbooks. N’awlins Trade Show and Convention Services, Inc. nawlinstradeshow.com / 612 Highland Ct., Mandeville 70448, 985-626-3046, jnawlins@bellsouth.net Full service exposition service contractor/decorator. Member ESCA. Special event electric services for New Orleans Gulf Coast and entire USA areas/regions. – Northshore Smoothie King Center smoothiekingcenter.com / Sugar Bowl Drive, NO 70112, 504-587-3663, 800-756-7074, skcentersales@ smgneworleans.com The Smoothie King Center is the No. 1 entertainment venue in the region. Adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, this facility serves as the site for a variety of events: concerts, sporting events, general sessions and special events. – Central Business District DISPOSAL SERVICES River Parish Disposal Inc. 7201 Airline Dr., Metairie 70003, 504-738-7700, gator@rpd.nocoxmail.com Locally owned and operated full service waste removal company. Offers rear-load, front-load and roll-off service. Provides portable toilet services and people pleaser sanitary trailers. Also compactor sales and service. – Jefferson Parish DECORATORS & EXHIBIT BUILDERS Cardinal Expo/CX Exhibits cxexhibits.com / 2649 Florida Ave., Kenner 70062, 504-464-4070, 800-695-3452, gail@cxexhibits.com Full-service convention decorator, specializing in exhibit design and production, turn-key exhibit rentals, custom graphics, installation and dismantle service, pipe and drape and trade show decorating. Cardinal Expo will give ‘Professional Guidance to Trade Show Success.’ – Jefferson Parish EMPLOYMENT -TEMPORARY/ PERMANENT Global Staffing Solutions global-staffingsolutions.com / 3300 Canal St., Suite 200, NO 70119, 504-324-9180, cameron@global-staffingsolutions.com Premier provider of food and beverage, catering, concessions and housekeeping “staffing services” to major stadiums, convention centers, hotels, casinos and other hospitality venues throughout Southern Louisiana. Our goal is to provide experienced, presentable and well-mannered personnel to all of our clients. – Mid-City CONVENTION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE CMR -Convention Management Resources cmrus.com / 33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-268-2087, 866-298-2877, sales@ cmrus.com A full-service, technologically advanced provider of housing, registration and marketing services for citywide meetings, conventions and exhibitions. – Outside Metro Area DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY Russell’s Cleaning Services, Inc. russellscleaning.com / 3401 Tulane Ave., NO 70119, 504-482-3153, cleanwithrussells@gmail.com Since 1930, Russell’s Cleaning Services has been providing quality dry-cleaning and laundry services to the metro area. Pick up and delivery service available. Beaded gowns, uniforms, “mascot” costumes, “green” cleaning, press only. – Mid-City Lofton Staffing and Security loftonstaffing.com / 3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 100, Metairie 70002, 504-210-0500, neworleans@loftonstaffing. com Lofton Staffing and Security can deliver the right people with the exact skills you need, from clerical, industrial employees to unarmed security guards. Let us help you fill your next convention. – Jefferson Parish Classic Exposition Services, Inc. classicexpo.com / 5000 W. Esplanade Ave., 139, Metairie 70006, 504-729-4900, sales@classicexpo.com A full-service contractor for conventions, trade shows and special events. – Jefferson Parish RDS Concepts rdsconcepts.com / P.O. Box 750760, NO 70175, 504-482-2595, ndupuy@ rdsconcepts.com A highly creative boutique destination meeting and event planning company offering research, design and strategy at every level of our program management and execution services. Allow us to perform for you at an “Artform Level.” 136 Convention & Business Services Visit our website at NewOrleansCVB.com
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