The kitchen here at the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center continues to stir with creativity all year long. It’s all part of SMG’s inspiring, food-centric focus we call SAVOR. Executive Chef Jaime MacDonald and our expert culinary team wow guests at the Convention Center everyday with unique flavors and exciting recipes, from creative hors d’oeuvres to savory entrees and scrumptious desserts. To get a taste of our culinary excellence at home, we invite you to try our recipe [...]

On June 2, the 20th annual Share Our Strength’s “Taste of the Nation” Fort Lauderdale brought together the area’s hottest chefs and mixologists in a culinary effort to end childhood hunger nationwide. The SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center was the center of it all, welcoming 1,000 guests, more than 40 participating restaurants, and 14 wine, spirit and beverage providers. With the NBA playoffs in full swing, guests were able to watch a live televised broadcast of that night’s [...]

One size does not fit all when it comes to choosing the best hotel for relaxing and recharging after a long day of meetings and conferences. Some people long for the serenity of soothing ocean views, while others crave a little more action at waterfront lounges and restaurants. Then there are those for whom proximity to the Convention Center trumps everything else. What’s a meeting planner to do? The good news is that the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County [...]

We recently sat down with Chris Mahaffey, executive director of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, to talk about his experience at the College’s 69th Annual Scientific Conference, held March 9th through the 12th for the first time at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center. Q: Overall, how was the conference? A: Very successful! This was one of our highest attended conferences ever, which, as any meeting planner knows, speaks very highly of Fort Lauderdale. [...]

Images of football fans shivering in the freezing ice and snow at Super Bowl XLV on February 6 in Dallas had those of us who live and work in sunny Fort Lauderdale wondering why anyone would plan an important event anywhere but here.  As fans who paid hundreds — and even thousands — of dollars for tickets bundled up to navigate the frigid conditions in Texas, Fort Lauderdale enjoyed an average daytime high temperature of 75◦and sunny skies.  As icy [...]

The allure of sun-kissed golden beaches, meandering waterways, palm trees, sailboats, world-class dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation makes Greater Fort Lauderdale a top choice for meeting planners. With 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and incomparable service, the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is renowned as Florida’s most attractive and functional state-of-the art facility for conventions, tradeshows, meetings and special events, able to seamlessly accommodate groups of all sizes. No matter how exceptional we are, however, we [...]

As we begin the New Year, we wish everyone happiness, good health and prosperity. Every day the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center welcomes new people and events to our state-of-the-art facility where we’re committed to fresh thinking and new ideas. While we always stay on the leading edge of current trends, one thing that never changes is our commitment to helping the less fortunate in our community. For the past several years, the Convention Center team has “adopted” [...]

Just as potential buyers begin making decisions about purchasing a new home as they approach the front door, we place great importance on our “curb appeal” here at the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The beauty of a front entrance sends a powerful message about the great things to expect inside. We’re pleased to report that our new landscaping project, which began at the end of August, is proceeding on schedule.  For the U.S. Green Building Council LEED [...]

October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to our hearts here at the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center. Three of our staff members are breast cancer survivors, and many others have been touched by the fight against the disease. To show our support, the Convention Center recently participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 5k walk hosted by the American Cancer Society Broward County and presented by Holy Cross Hospital. We [...]

Not only are we going green at the SMG-managed Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, but one of our biggest annual events is going green, too! Show Management, the company that produces and manages the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, recently announced it will offset 100 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions from its electricity and fuel usage at the 2010 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, the largest in-water boat show in the world. “As the saying goes, ‘A rising [...]