Conference, Convention And Public Assembly Facilities

UNITED STATES

Annapolis, MD - Full market and economic feasibility study for the development of a 15,000 square foot environmental education center at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland. Provided analysis and recommendations for overall theme and market positioning, program elements and development program. Developed comprehensive financial projections for the first five years of operation.

Atlanta, GA - Market and financial feasibility study for a full-service, continuing education conference center and hotel on the campus of Clayton College and State University near Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Client was the University Financing Foundation, the organization that provides financing for projects developed within the University System of Georgia.

Dallas, TX - Market study and prospective financial analysis for a proposed civic center in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville.

Evanston, IL - Market demand and financial feasibility analysis for a conference center at Northwestern University.

Evergreen, CO - Market demand study and financial feasibility analysis for the Evergreen Conference center and Resort.

Grapevine, TX - Market, financial, and economic feasibility study for a 200,000-square-foot expansion to the Grapevine Convention Center near Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport. The facility is planned to be incorporated into a proposed Opryland Hotel.

Houston, TX - For the Greater Greenspoint Management District, prepared a prospective financial analysis and market study for a proposed 100,000-square-foot exhibition center and hotel to be built near Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Houston, TX - Prepared a market study for the expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Indianapolis, IN - Asset management (owner's representation) services for the University Place Conference Center and Hotel. PKF Consulting's services have been in place for more than five years and have included support in operational improvement, renovation, refinancing, management/brand selection, and marketing strategies.

Kiawah Island, SC - Market demand study and financial feasibility analysis for the Kiawah Resort Conference Center.

Lansdowne, VA - Market demand, financial feasibility study, and operational review for the Lansdowne Conference Resort.

Las Cruces, NM - The City of Las Cruces, NM has contracted with PKF Consulting for a market demand study and statement of estimated operating expenses for a Convention Center. The city contends it has needed such a facility for more than 15 years and is considering some 60,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. During its analysis, PKF Consulting looked at eleven potential development site identified by the City, narrowing its recommendation to four potential sites most appropriate for consideration.

Los Angeles, CA - Market demand and financial feasibility analysis for a conference center at the University of Southern California.

National - Strategic marketing planning for the Dolce International Corporation.

Pasadena, CA - Market feasibility study for the proposed expansion of the Pasadena Convention Center.

Phoenix, AZ - Market study for a proposed 700-room Marriott convention hotel adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix.

Princeton, NJ - Management consulting and appraisal of the Scanticon-Princeton Conference Center.

Raleigh, NC - Provided an independent and objective assessment of a proposed hotel, conference center and golf course to be situated on the Centennial Campus, a 1,000-acre-master planned research and advanced technology community at North Carolina State University, Raliegh.

Salt Lake City, UT - Prospective financial analysis and market study for a proposed 250,000-square-foot exhibition center to be built in suburban SLC. Included an economic impact study.

San Francisco, CA - Development consulting for a conference center complex at The Presidio for the U. S. National Parks Service.

Snowmass Village, CO - Market demand study and financial feasibility analysis for the Snowmass Conference Center.

South Orange, NJ - Market demand study and financial feasibility analysis for a conference center at Seton Hall University.

Starkville, MS - Comprehensive feasibility study for the development of a conference facility at Mississippi State University.

State College, PA - Economic feasibility study for developing a $30 million continuing education conference center and hotel at Pennsylvania State University. Engagement also involved the analysis of development costs and after-tax returns on investment under various financing scenarios. In addition, PKF Consulting prepared the RFP to attract a private sector management company and assisted in screening prospects, evaluating proposals, and consulting on the structure of the eventual agreement documents.

Washington, DC - Management consulting and management company selection for a conference center at Gallaudet University.

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