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Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority -
www.crva.com
The CRVA was created on July 1, 2004 as a result of a merger between the
Auditorium-Coliseum-Convention Center Authority and Visit Charlotte, the
convention and visitors bureau. Created to combine the facilities management of
Charlotte's publicly owned meeting facilities with the sales and marketing
component, the new CRVA is responsible for all of these activities as well as
full accountability for their success.
The 13-member board of directors gives
leadership and guidance to Chief Executive Officer Tim Newman.
Management staff of the CRVA reports directly to the board which in turn is
accountable to the City of Charlotte and the Mayor's office.
The divisions of the CRVA are Visit Charlotte (still maintaining its identity
to clearly continue marketing Charlotte and the region to meeting planners and
visitors), the Charlotte Convention Center, Cricket Arena, Ovens Auditorium,
specific services with the Time Warner Cable Arena, and management
and operation of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame.
The CRVA benefits from a Visitors Advisory Committee, a 30+ member volunteer
committee comprised of leaders from the hospitality industry in the region.
This committee gives input to the board of directors on a variety of issues
pertinent to this growing industry.
The mission of the CRVA is To Market (bring visitors and events to the
Charlotte Region and CRVA facilities), Manage (make the visitors' experiences
positive and the events successful) and Maximize (market and manage in a way
that brings visitors and events back and Maximizes the economic impact to our
region).
The CRVA manages city-owned assets whose value exceeds $500 million, employs
over 170 fulltime employees and a variety of temporary positions and has an
annual operating budget that exceeds $30 million. On an annual basis, the CRVA
facilities host over 600 events attended by approximately 2 million residents
and visitors.
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Visit Charlotte -
www.visitcharlotte.com
Visit Charlotte, formerly known as the Charlotte Convention and Visitors
Bureau, operates as the sales and marketing component of the Charlotte Regional
Visitors Authority (CRVA).
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Time Warner Cable Arena -
www.timewarnercablearena.com
This fabulous arena opened on Friday, October 21, 2005 as home of the NBA's
Charlotte Bobcats and ECHL's Charlotte Checkers. The Arena hosts a spectrum of
events from professional and amateur sporting competitions to national and
international draws in the family and entertainment arena, such as The Rolling
Stones, Elton John and U2. This technological state-of-the-art,
beautifully-decorated facility is a $265 million project in the heart of the
center city. In addition to creating a high level of excitement and fan
support, the arena is expected to attract a host of center city restaurants,
shopping and nightlife.
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Cricket Arena -
www.cricketarenacharlotte.com
Cricket Arena, located on East Independence Boulevard, was Charlotte's original
coliseum. The landmark dome opened in 1955 and served as the city's major
sports and entertainment facility until the new Charlotte Coliseum was built in
1988. After extensive refurbishing and retrofitting, the venue reopened in 1993
as Independence Arena. It was renamed Cricket Arena in 2001. The renovation
restored the arena's classic ambiance. Visitors to Cricket Arena now experience
the true feeling of a 1950s-style building. Vibrant neon colors and
checkerboard tile floors are featured throughout the facility along with
numerous brightly lit, spacious concession areas. Cricket Arena hosts
world-class figure skating, rodeo and bull riding competitions, concerts,
family shows and many more diverse entertainment events for all ages.
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Ovens Auditorium -
www.ovensauditorium.com
Ovens Auditorium, located adjacent to Cricket Arena on East Independence
Boulevard, opened along with the original Coliseum in 1955. For nearly half a
century, world-greats have graced the stage of Ovens Auditorium. With a seating
capacity of approximately 2,460, Ovens has hosted more than 7,000 events,
attended by 9.4 million people. Ovens Auditorium has hosted top events and
performances from the Billy Graham Crusade to Bob Hope and Bruce Springsteen.
Broadway Shows, symphony concerts, opera, dance recitals and nationally known
speakers have also found a home at Ovens, along with countless thousands of
graduates who have walked across its stage to receive their diplomas. A recent
five million dollar renovation at Ovens Auditorium provided upgrades to the
auditorium, lobby exterior and grounds. These upgrades enable Ovens Auditorium
to effectively serve the City of Charlotte with great entertainment events for
many years to come. Still surrounded by its trademark fountains and rose
gardens, Ovens Auditorium is truly among the finest of Charlotte's landmarks.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame -
www.nascarhalloffame.com
If you really need one more reason to come to Charlotte, well here it is: the
NASCAR Hall of Fame. NASCAR has chosen the Queen City of Charlotte to be the
site for this once-in-a-lifetime attraction for the State of North Carolina and
the entire country. With the estimated completion date being in the first
quarter of 2010, this state of the art facility will honor the NASCAR icons and
create an enduring tribute to the drivers, crew members, team owners and others
that have impacted the sport in the past, present and yet to come. The Hall
will include exhibit space, a Great Hall, a Hall of Honor, interactive
entertainment restaurants, retail outlets, and a state-of-the-art media center
for the industry. The CRVA is responsible for the operation and management of
the new facility.
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