Raleigh Convention Center is going 'unconventional'
Because of the economic crunch, the facility is 'doing some pretty funky things,' an official says. Almost six months later, the facility has also become a great place to host a cheerleading competition or a volleyball tournament.
RV dealers hope to inspire sales
With gasoline again hovering around $4 a gallon and credit tight, this might not seem the best time for an RV show. But a show at the new Raleigh Convention Center drew both die-hards and the merely curious.
Civic center cutting prices as a lure
The Raleigh Convention Center is expected to lose $2 million during its first year as it lowers prices to draw business away from established competitors.
Curious visitors size up center
The sparkling-new Raleigh Convention Center -- almost intimidating in its size and scope -- was open for the first time this weekend, and a steady stream of curious visitors came to see whether Raleigh's $221 million investment was worth that.
Convention center's shimmer wall to light up tonight
On the eve of opening ceremonies for Raleigh's new convention center, the switch will be thrown tonight to officially light up the building's shimmer wall.
Keystone in place for downtown Raleigh
When Raleigh's new convention center opens Friday, it will instantly become a building burdened by great expectations.
'Greater than' shirt is too much for some
Kris Hixson, who professes a deep love for his native City of Oaks, is not allowed to hawk what he calls his "pro-Raleigh" T-shirts at a festival Sept. 5 and 6 that will christen the new convention center.
Raleigh to open convention center in September
A two-day celebration to open the new Raleigh Convention Center is scheduled to start at noon Sept. 5 with a ribbon-cutting at the $221 million facility.
Raleigh's shimmer wall draws attention
The shimmer wall, a 9,284-square-foot piece of art that adorns the McDowell Street side of the new convention center downtown, is receiving rave reviews from both art connoisseurs and philistines.
Credit crisis stalls hotels
Downtown Raleigh needs more hotels to attract conventions, but construction is delayed as lenders raise borrowing costs and ask developers to pay more money up front.
Raleigh plans a party
A two-day downtown celebration Sept. 5 and 6 will mark the opening of Raleigh's new convention center.
Name that convention center -- for a price
When the new Raleigh Convention Center opens next year, its address could have a corporate ring to it.
Shimmer wall gives artist deja vu
For the second time since the Raleigh design firm Clearscapes made its "shimmer wall" plan public, an artist has suggested that he's due a little credit for the idea. This time it's a former Clearscapes employee.
Convention center lures diverse groups
Wake County Briefs: So much for stereotyping users of Raleigh's new convention center.
Raleigh getting new booster
New president of visitors bureau will be paid 25 percent more than predecessor.
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