The George R. Brown Convention Center

The George R. Brown Convention Center opened on September 26, 1987 on the east side of Downtown Houston. The convention center was named in honor of the prominent Houstonian George Rufus Brown who was an entrepreneur, civic leader and well known philanthropist. Browns own Texas Eastern Corporation even donated 6 of the 11 blocks required to build the center which is now operated by the city of Houston. The sleek 100-foot high red-white-and-blue building was completed with a price tag of $104.9 million, requiring nearly 30 months of construction and more than 1,200 workers which replaced the then obsolete Albert Thomas Convention Center.

Renovations began on July 28, 2001 to expand the convention center and build an adjacent 1,200 room convention headquarters hotel which required 27 months of construction. The adjacent hotel became known as the Hilton Americas-Houston and is connected to the convention center via several skywalks. This project expanded the center from 1,150,000 square feet to 1,800,000 square feet and added three new exhibit halls increasing exhibition space from 451,500 square feet to 853,500 square feet. In addition sixty-two meeting rooms were added making a total of 105 throughout the convention center.

Today the George R. Brown Convention Center is among the top 10 largest convention centers in the nation netting nearly 1.2 million square feet of exhibition, meeting and registration space which attracts many visitors year round. Some of the more notable conventions hosted at the GRB are the International Quilt Festival and International Quilt Market which draws more than 50,000 visitors once a year. The 2004 and 2008 Texas Democratic Convention were also held at the center.

The most recent convention held here in Houston was the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon which was held just a few weeks ago on the last weekend of March. College and high school teams from around the world designed, built and tested vehicles for maximum fuel efficiency at the Discovery Green, a 12 acre entertainment park across from the convention center. The 2010 event marks the first time the Shell Eco-marathon has taken place outside Southern California since it began in 2007.

If you are planning to exhibit in Houston and are interested in George R. Brown Computer and Audio Visual Rentals from well known and trusted professionals, contact your friendly Tech Travel Agent or call 877-422-1907 to get a quick and easy quote for Houston computer, audio visual, and convention technology rentals.

*Rentacomputer.com and Convention Vendor are not affiliated with or in any way authorized by the Goerge R. Brown Convention Center. Rentacomputer.com is an independent nationwide technology rental provider and this page in no way implies exclusivity of service to the The George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Plasma Rentals are Great for Trade Shows and Conventions

If you're planning to exhibit at a trade show or convention in the near future and you're looking for a way to spruce up your exhibit and attract attention, you can't go wrong with a
plasma TV rental.

As a matter of fact, 42-inch and larger flat plane plasma display rentals are becoming quite popular. "Large 42-inch plasma's are a very, very popular thing to rent for trade show booths. People have elaborate PowerPoint presentations that look excellent on the floor standing plasma display. It's right in your face marketing for everyone passing by your trade show booth," says Darcy Mann, a Tech Travel Agent for Rentacomputer.com, a company that specializes in renting plasmas for any trade show or convention in the United States.

So why a plasma verses other displays? Well, plasmas are four to five times brighter than your average television and they also have great contrast ratios, which enables more shadow detail. Also, a plasma has a greater field of vision, allowing you a full 180 degrees of viewing without sacrificing quality. Plasmas are usually cheaper than say, an LCD, and when used on an average of six hours per day, they can last for 20+ years. And finally, plasmas don't take up much room and can be mounted on the wall.

The quality images presented by a plasma are great for corporate events such as trade shows, conferences, and conventions. You'll get full motion video and the highest quality around. But unfortunately, moving a plasma to these events can be very risky. That's why you are better off renting instead of buying.

As a matter of fact, renting a plasma is a great choice for a number of reasons. Because of their low durability, deployment, insurance, and potentially frequent replacements, renting a plasma will save you money. When you rent a plasma, experienced professionals take care of transporting it for you, which lowers your risk. They will deliver the plasma display to your event and set it up to your liking. And when the event is over, they'll take it down and remove it for you too.

Plasmas range from about 32 to 61 inches and larger displays are expected to be available soon. Imagine the atmosphere your exhibit booth could create when you're using large plasma display rentals to showcase your product or service. If you're interested in finding out more about plasma display rentals for trade shows or conventions, visit www.Rentacomputer.com or call your Tech Travel Agent today at 800-736-8772.

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The Las Vegas Convention Center

Did you know the Las Vegas Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the world? With 3,200,000 square feet of space, the LVCC, owned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority in Las Vegas, Nevada, can host up to 200,000 people at once. The need for the facility was realized in the 1950's when community leaders were looking for a way to increase occupancy rates at local hotels. They settled on a spot just east of the Las Vegas Strip, where the failed Las Vegas Park Speedway was located and original LCVV opened in 1959.; It featured 6,300 seats, a silver dome rotunda, and a 90,000 square foot exhibit hall. In 1990, the dome was done away with, in an effort to expand. In 1998, it was expanded again and more parking was added.

The LVCC has seen a number of large conventions over the years. The 2008 CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show used the most space of any other show (2, 400, 000 square feet). The now defunct COMDEX was the most attended show in the country with over 200,000 attendees. Currently, the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show is the most attended trade show with over 110,000 attendees. In addition to serving as an exhibit hall, the LVCC plays host to the filming of a number of TV Shows, including several Food Network shows and in 2009, the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. The LVCC sits next to the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.

In the future, the LCVV may be expanded even further, however, right now, those plans have been put on due to budget constraints. However, if the plan is allowed to go through, it will include an additional meeting room, a grand concourse linking the LVCC's three halls, a signature facade in front, enclosed pedestrian access, and police and fire facilities on the property.

If you're planning to exhibit at an upcoming Las Vegas Convention Center event and are in need of quality technology rentals, visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on Las Vegas computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

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Technology Rentals for Conventions and Trade Shows

There are so many different reasons to rent technology for your upcoming trade show or convention booth. First of all, renting is cheaper than buying when you only need equipment for a few days. Also, quality, up-to-date technology can make your booth stand out against the others and help drive your sales and marketing plans. But what kind of technology should you rent? If you're on the fence, and can't decide what sort of technology would help make your exhibit or booth a success, here are some great ideas for you!

Video Walls: These are great if you need to appeal to a large audience. These seamless flat screens are forced together to make up one big flat panel, making them look professional and allowing you to leave a huge impact. They are generally 2x2 (though can be 3x3) and allow you to display several different things at once.

Kiosks: Kiosks are great because they allow for flexibility, public internet access, lead generating devices, and interactive video presentations. In other words, they give you an easy place to interact with your potential customers, while allowing you to keep your booth professional and organized.

Plasma TVs: These are pretty self-explanatory. Imagine walking up to a booth and a company sales video or project demonstrations is playing on a gorgeous Plasma TV? This will most certainly leave an impression with your audience and customers. The most commonly used sizes for Plasma TV rentals are: 37, 42, 50, 61, 84, and 103 inch screens and you can even get Floor Mounts, Wall Mounts, Speakers and Specialty Cables to go along with them.

Laptops: Laptops are great for making your booth more interactive. If you want to allow your customers or audience to play around on your company's website or fill out information forms, renting laptops gives you a more professional ways to do so. Good rental firms, such as RentAComputer.com/ will offer a variety of laptops, allowing you to choose from Apple Laptops, iMacs, Ultra-Portable Laptops, and even Tablet PC options.

Trade Show Booths: Renting a Trade Show Booth or Display can be a very cost-effective option. Purchasing them can be expensive and not worth putting a lot of money into. Vendors such as ConventionVendor.com offer a variety of Trade Show Displays for your needs. Depending on what you need, size and configurations are flexible and traditional displays will fit a 10x10 or 20x20 booth, and are available with a 50" plasma and custom booth signs.

Fuel & Ethanol Workshop & Expo Technology Rentals*

June 14-17, 2010, at the America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri, thousands of members of the fuel and ethanol industry will gather for the 26th Annual Fuel & Ethanol Workshop & Expo. The Workshop provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content, unmatched networking opportunities, an amazing business-to-business environment, and it's the largest ethanol conference in the world. It's also the only event powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine.

Beginning in 1985, the event has constantly delivered presentations with focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and new-term research and development. This year, the event will be separated into five different tracks. They include: 1) Production/Operations, 2) Management/Business, 3) Cellulosic Ethanol, 4) Distiller Grains/Coproducts, and 5) Energy/Carbon/Environment. In addition to the presentations, a committee of industry experts will offer networking forums and of course, the expo, which is one of the largest and most attended in the business.

In the last fifteen years, the Workshop has grown from about 200 attendees and 13 exhibitors, to over 2,500 attendees and 600 exhibitors. The event draws people from all over the world, including 30 countries and every ethanol plant in the United States in Canada. Attendees include producers of ethanol, industry vendors, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors, and policymakers. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and your commitment to the future of ethanol.

If you're planning to exhibit at the Fuel & Ethanol Workshop & Expo and are in need of quality technology rentals, visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on St. Louis computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

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The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando*

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is not only the primary convention center for Central Florida, but it's also the second-largest convention center in the United States (behind Chicago's McCormick Place). It takes up over 7 million square feet, 2.1 million of which is exhibit space. It's located on International Drive in the heart of Orlando's major tourist area. Among the Center's features are two 92,000 square foot general assembly areas, 74 meeting rooms, a 2,643-seat theater, a 200-seat lecture hall, a 62,000 square foot multi-purpose room, three full-service restaurants, eight food courts, three business centers, on-site parking for 6,227, three covered loading docs, and it's surrounded by over 113,000 hotel rooms.

The Convention Center opened in February 1983 and has since undergone several major changes. It sees over one million guests each year and has a 1.9 billion dollar impact on Central Florida's economy at no cost to Orange County citizens. In addition to the direct financial impact, over 25,000 employees and over 1,000 businesses are impacted by various activities and events that take place at the Convention Center.

Not only is it an economic asset, but an environmental asset as well, and it has been recognized nationally for its commitment to the environment through several features and on-going processes. These include applying Xeriscape planting principles, recycling efforts, using Green Seal cleaning products, testing low-flow faucets, irrigating with reclaimed water, installing a solar photovoltaic system, supporting green education with its Climate-Change Education Center, and working with guests and event organizers to support and execute green events.

If you're planning to exhibit at an upcoming Orange County Convention Center event and are in need of quality technology rentals, visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on Orlando computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

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Los Angeles Convention Center*

The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is one of the largest Convention Centers in the country, with over 720,000 square feet of exhibition space, 147,000 square feet of meeting space and a 299 seat theater. In addition to its size, the LACC is known for several beautiful features. These include a map of the world that covers the entire floor of the main lobby and a map of constellations that covers the floor of the upstairs lobby.

The Convention Center was designed by Charles Luckman and opened its doors in 1971 and has since undergone two expansions. And it's not just a venue for trade shows and conventions, it's a pop culture landmark. It's been featured in movies such as "Face/Off" and "Rush Hour," and video games such as SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Several notable events are hosted at the LACC each year. Among them are E3, The Greater Los Angeles Car Show, Erotica-LA, The Anime Expo, and as of 2008, the Governor's Ball following the Primetime Emmys. In the last year, big events have included the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the California Gift Show, Adobe MAX, Microsoft Professional Developer's Conference, Yu-Gi-Oh SJC and the LA Auto Show.

If you're planning to exhibit at an upcoming Los Angeles Convention Center event and are in need of quality technology rentals, visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on Los Angeles computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

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Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta*

The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States. At 1.4 million square feet, the GWCC sees over a million visitors each year. It sits on International Bouvelard, next to other major Atlanta landmarks, including Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Dome, CNN Center, and Philips Arena, and is easily accessed by public transportation.

The GWCC opened its doors in 1976, as the first state-owned convention center in the country. It was designed by Atlanta-based architects Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback, and Associates. Made up of three separate buildings, the convention center features twelve exhibit halls, 105 meeting rooms, an auditorium, and two ballrooms. It also features a number of amenities for guests, including FedEx Kinko's office, Starbucks coffee shops, a gift shop, internet access, telephone service, full IT management, a concierge desk, food court and a restaurant.

The GWCC has served the state of Georgia, the Southeast, the United States and even the entire world over the last few decades. During the 1996 Olympic, it was host to a number of sports, including table tennis, weightlifting, wrestling, fending, handball, and judo. In 2001, President George W. Bush made a post-September 11th speech to a crowd of politicians and first responders. And every year, the SEC Football Fanfare is held at the GWCC to accompany the SEC Championship game.

If you're planning to exhibit at an upcoming Georgia World Congress Center event and are in need of quality technology rentals, visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on Atlanta computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

*Rentacomputer.com and Convention Vendor are not affiliated with or in any way authorized by the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Rentacomputer.com is an independent nationwide technology rental provider and this page in no way implies exclusivity of service to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

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GoSpeak Portable Speakers for Your Exhibit

If you're planning to exhibit at a convention or trade show in the near future, GoSpeak! is a piece of technology you can't afford to be without. The ultra-portable, flat panel speaker, amplifier, and wireless microphone can be the key to making your booth stand out against the others! The powerful, attractive gadget was designed with Microsoft PowerPoint presenter in mind and the sound is loud and clear whether you are right up on it or far away.

It weighs less than five pounds and is two and a half inches thick, making it fit easily into a laptop bag. Just fold it up and slide it into any carrying case and you'll have no trouble at all moving it from place to place. Its elegant, attractive and unique design will leave your audience and customers with a positive view of you and your company, and even increase your confidence.

It is also super easy to set up! Just unfold the speakers and place them on any table top, plug it in and attach a microphone. In just seconds, you've got a simple sound system with lots of features. The control panel features dual volume adjustments, and an input for a cable to connect it to your PC, giving you the opportunity amplify your PowerPlugs music or sound effects.

But even more important than looks or ease of use is the quality of its sound distribution. Fill the room with a clear stereo sound thanks to the flat panel speakers. This breakthrough technology is called Surface Sound from NXT and is much better than conventional speakers due to its high fidelity, omni-directional sound projection, and the fact that flatter sound waves won't dissipate with distance. Not only will the volume be loud and clear, but it will be evenly distributed throughout the room.

If you want to give a presentation, you can do so to an audience of anywhere from 10 to 200 people. And if you want to make it into a complete, portable public address system, you can attach an optional VHF wireless microphone. It also features 40 watts of amplification.

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Kentucky Christmas Gift and Decor Show

Held yearly since 1988 in the South Wing of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, the Louisville Christmas and Decor Show is regarded as one of the finest FREE ADMISSION events of its kind. This show features over 700 vendors and booths filled with Christmas gifts and holiday decor with an expected turnout of over 50,000 attendees this year alone. Even Santa Clause will be making an appearance at this event to take free pictures with the first 500 children each day of the event. Make this Christmas one of the most cheerful memories for your family by attending this 3-day holiday celebration event.

When: December 11-12-13, 2009
Where: Kentucky Expo Center - South Wing - Louisville
Hours: Friday 11-8 - Saturday 10-8 - Sunday 11-5

Are you a vendor planning to attend the Christmas Gift and Decor Show and are in need of Trade Show or Event Rentals? Look no further. With over 20 years of experience in the event rental industry our Tech Travel Agents are sure to get you the exact equipment you need. We only deliver top quality state-of-the-art equipment to your trade show booth and we make getting technology to your Trade Show easier by delivering it directly to your trade show booth. Contact a Tech Travel Agent today to get quick and easy quote on any event rental.

McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago*

Located just 2 miles south of downtown Chicago, McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States. Nearly 3 million visitors come to McCormick every year to utilize the 2.6 million sq. ft. of exhibition space, including 173 meeting rooms and multiple ballrooms and theatres. McCormick Place is considered to be the most important player in the convention and tradeshow industry.

The four buildings that comprise the McCormick campus are connected by a network of sidewalks and sky bridges. Also on the campus there are a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as the Hyatt Regency hotel with over 800 rooms as well as additional banquet space. McCormick Place has a history of being a premier convention center since it’s opening in 1933. This tradition of excellence is driven by its mission statement, which promises to be “The World’s premier host, creating a great experience, for every person, every time.”

Exhibitors at McCormick Place will need a variety of technology resources, and renting is the easiest and often the cheapest option. Visit Rentacomputer.com or call 877-422-1907 to get a fast quote on Chicago computer, audio visual, and other technology rentals.

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