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1Los Angeles Convention Center1201 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles 90015lacclink.com

South Hall346,890

22,87012,80011,400

867,00064

E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo, L.A.Auto Show, American Heart Association,Microsoft WPC, Los Angeles Art Show,Siggraph, Anime Expo

N/AN/A

Pamela HirneisenVice President, Sales &Marketing(213) 741-1151

2Long Beach Convention & EntertainmentCenter300 E. Ocean Blvd.Long Beach 90802longbeachcc.com

Exhibit Hall224,000

14,899N/AN/A

381,38334

TED Conference, First RoboticsCompetition, International MotorcycleShow and International Salon & SpaShow

N/AN/A

Ellen SchwartzSenior Director of Sales(562) 436-3636

3Sheraton Fairplex Hotel/ConferenceCenter1101 W. McKinley Ave.Pomona 91768sheratonfairplex.com

Exhibition Hall 4105,500

10,5008,0005,700

370,62833

Grand National Roadsters, National HotRod Association Winternationals andWorld Finals, Harvest Festival, AsianAmerican Expo

244244

Michele ReynerDirector of Sales andMarketing(909) 622-2220

4California Market Center110 E. Ninth St., Suite A727Los Angeles 90079californiamarketcenter.com

Penthouse93,000

4,0001,1003,000

160,58210

fashion shows, trade shows, CaliforniaBar Exam, art exhibits

N/AN/A

Adrienne HallSpecial Events Manager(213) 630-3600

5Pasadena Convention Center300 E. Green St.Pasadena 91101pasadenacenter.com

Exhibit Hall80,000

7,5784,9685,220

120,00029

Salvation Army's "The Gathering," GreenTechnologies Community CollegeSummit, L.A. County Science Fair,California Police Chiefs Association

N/AN/A

Jeanne O'GradyAssociate Director of Sales(626) 793-2122

6Shrine Auditorium and Expo Center649 W. Jefferson Blvd.Los Angeles 90007shrineauditorium.com

Shrine Expo Center54,000

2,5001,800

N/A

54,0001

New Year's Eve party, Shrine Circus,Korean American Chamber of CommerceExpo, Heroes for Autism

N/AN/A

Gabriel SobolBooking and SalesManager(213) 748-5116

7Queen Mary1126 Queens HighwayLong Beach 90802queenmary.com

Grand/WindsorSalon45,000

2,0001,7002,500

80,00017

Long Beach Heritage Awards, ScottishFestival, Ink & Iron Tattoo Festival,Summer Concert Series, Dark Harbor,New Year's Eve

3149

Quentin C. RobertsDirector of Sales(562) 435-3511

8L.A. Live Event Deck1015 Chick Hearn CourtLos Angeles 90015lalive.com

Event Deck42,000

5,0002,8004,200

106,0001

X Games, American Idol, KCET VisionaryAward Gala, Video Game Awards,American Music Awards After Party,Emmys After Party, ESPY Awards

N/AN/A

Evelyn Taylor CarrionVice President, Event Sales(213) 763-5483

9Barker Hangar3021 Airport Ave., Suite 203Santa Monica 90405barkerhangar.com

Barker Hangar35,100

3,0001,600

N/A

41,0002

N/A N/AN/A

Joe LovingV.P, Sales(310) 390-9071

10Warner Bros. Special Events4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 225Burbank 91522wbspecialevents.com

Stage 1632,130

800800525

N/A20

CW Network launch, Top Chef HolidayEpisode, Ocean's 13 Lounge, AOLRoadshow, National Kidney FoundationGala, Amgen team building

N/AN/A

Hillary HarrisDirector of Special Events(818) 954-2652

11Pacific Design Center8687 Melrose Ave.West Hollywood 90069pacificdesigncenter.com

Pacific DesignPlaza30,000

2,500700100

100,0007

HBO Emmy party, Elton John AIDSFoundation Oscar event, film festivals,premieres, Latin Grammys, US WeeklyOscar event

N/AN/A

Spero PlavoukosVice President(310) 657-0800

12Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites404 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles 90071thebonaventure.com

California Ballroom26,108

3,0002,3501,656

110,00032

Glaad Media Awards 1,354145

Lawrence McCueDirector of Sales andMarketing(213) 624-1000

13Hyatt Regency Century Plaza2025 Avenue of the StarsLos Angeles 90067centuryplaza.hyatt.com

Los AngelesBallroom25,134

2,3001,8121,140

100,00027

Race to Erase MS, BAFTA, Directors GuildAwards, Human Rights Campaign

72639

Lisa AriasDirector of Sales andMarketing(310) 228-1234

14Loews Hollywood Hotel1755 N. Highland Ave.Hollywood 90028renaissancehollywood.com

Grand Ballroom25,090

2,6342,0801,731

145,00030

Academy Awards, BET Awards, LatinGrammys, T-Mobile Winners Circle, BestBuy Media Achiever

632113

Dee DoakDirector of Sales &Marketing(323) 856-1200

15Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles and JWMarriott Los Angeles L.A. Live1

900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015jwmarriottlalive.com; ritzcarlton.com/losangeles

Diamond Ballroom25,086

3,0002,0001,300

100,00038

Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, MTVVideo Music Awards, American MusicAwards, NBA All-Star Game, AmericanIdol Finals, Espy Awards

1,00187

Bill BuckleyDirector of Sales andMarketing(213) 765-8600 / (213)743-8800

16Santa Anita Park285 W. Huntington DriveArcadia 91007santaanita.com

FrontRunner23,600

1,100800900

98,00014

Walt Disney Co. Picnic, HBO, MWH,Worley Parsons, British Petroleum, Fluor,Aerovironment, Methodist Hospital,Habitat for Humanity

N/AN/A

Elizabeth BoothSpecial Events Coordinator(626) 574-7223

17L.A. County Museum of Art5905 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles 90036lacma.org

LACMA WestPenthouse20,772

900700700

103,23512

Resnick Pavilion Gala and Opening, AICPAwards, BCAM Opening, Vanity FairOscar Party

N/AN/A

Vanessa PopeCatering Coordinator(323) 857-6000

18Terranea Resort100 Terranea WayRancho Palos Verdes 90275terranea.com

Palos Verdes GrandBallroom18,048

2,4001,5301,100

60,00033

N/A 58232

Agnelo FernandesVice President of Sales &Marketing(310) 265-2800

19Los Angeles Center Studios1201 W. Fifth St., Suite T-100Los Angeles 90017lacenterstudios.com

sound stage18,000

1,200800400

N/AN/A

Magic Johnson's Mid-Summer Night'sMagic, NBA Player's Association All-StarGala, AOL/Time Warner, Sony PlayStation

N/AN/A

Erica ChambersDirector of Special Events(213) 534-3000

20Petersen Automotive Museum6060 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles 90036petersenevents.org

Pavilion Tent17,280

3,0001,000

600

30,0005

Hot Wheels Anniversary, Honda HelpfulPR campaign, RM and Bonham'sButterfields Auctions, GenArt Fresh Facesin Fashion Show

N/AN/A

Mandy HanlonSpecial Events Manager(323) 964-6348

1 The Downtown Convention Center Hotel has two hotels in the same building. It has an878-room JW Marriott Hotel and 123-room Ritz Carlton Hotel.N/A - Not Applicable Note: Information on this list was provided by the venues themselves.Venues are ranked by square-footage of their largest indoor room. Outdoor and open-airvenues were excluded. To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as ofpress time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list,

omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections oradditions on company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles BusinessJournal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles 90036. ©2013 Los Angeles BusinessJournal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior written permissionfrom the editor. Reprints are available from the YGS Group, (800) 290-5460 ext. 100.

Researched by David Nusbaum

THE PACESETTER: The Los Angeles Convention Center tops the list of the largest meeting spaces in Los Angeles County ranked by square footage of the largest room. South Hall, with 347,000 square feet of space available, is the largest exhibit space at the Convention Center. South Hall is connected to the 210,000-square-foot West Hall by a concourse bridge over Pico Boulevard. In total, the Convention Center has 867,000 square feet of space and 64 meeting rooms. It has 5,600 on-site parking spaces.

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21Beverly Hilton9876 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills 90210beverlyhilton.com

InternationalBallroom16,338

1,5001,200

750

60,00020

Golden Globe Awards Show, OscarNomination Luncheon, Pre-GrammyParty, Milken Institute Global Conference,TV Critics Association

569101

Christi A. DavisDirector of Sales &Marketing(310) 274-7777

22Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City555 Universal Hollywood DriveUniversal City 91608hiltonuniversal.com

Sierra Ballroom16,000

1,4001,1801,000

60,00020

N/A 4829

Cynthia OrdykeDirector of Sales(818) 506-2500

23Burbank Airport Marriott2500 Hollywood WayBurbank 91505marriott.com/burap

Academy Ballroom15,015

2,2401,300

800

50,00028

N/A 48893

Tim WildeyDirector of Sales &Marketing(818) 843-6000

24Hangar 83100 Donald Douglas Loop NorthSanta Monica 90405hangar8.net

Hangar 815,000

800600N/A

15,0001

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Erica PaonessaOperations Director(310) 392-9000

25Staples Center1111 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles 90015staplescenter.com

San Manuel Club14,410

500350N/A

21,0618

Grammy Awards, NBA All-Star Game N/AN/A

Lee ZeidmanGeneral Manager(213) 763-7767

26Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel9500 Wilshire Blvd.Beverly Hills 90212fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire

Ballroom14,300

880880450

25,0009

N/A 395137

Ciro TacinelliDirector of Marketing(310) 275-5200

27Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport6225 W. Century Blvd.Los Angeles 90045radisson.com/losangelesca_airport


1,4741,150

800

42,00027

N/A 58027

Franklin SmithDirector of Sales andMarketing(310) 670-9000

28AT&T Center1150 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles 90015attcenter-la.com

Penthouse13,537

660330660

25,1245

American Idol Auditions, various filmsand conferences

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Melissa DarpinoDirector of Catering(213) 814-3051

29Westin Los Angeles Airport5400 W. Century Blvd.Los Angeles 90045westin.com/losangelesairport


1,700900

1,088

45,00042

N/A 74032

Marty GrantDirector of Sales andMarketing(310) 216-5858

30Westin Long Beach333 E. Ocean Blvd.Long Beach 90802westinlongbeachhotel.com

CentennialBallroom13,434

1,4001,120

700

50,00025

N/A 46930

Janice FronjianDirector of Sales &Marketing(562) 436-3000

N/A - Not Applicable Note: Information on this list was provided by the venues themselves.Venues are ranked by square-footage of their largest indoor room. Outdoor and open-airvenues were excluded.


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Source: Ernst & Young Global Biotechnology Report

Source: California Association of Realtors

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Insurance Charts

Climbing Up Nationwide premiums earned by the property/casualty insurance sector. (in billions) $348 388 413 418 436 439 438 422 420 433 335* 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Property Income Property/casualty insurance industry net income after taxes. (in billions) $3 29.9 36 43 63.7 61.9 3 28.7 34.7 -19.2 27* 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Results for the first three quarters through Sept. 30, 2012. Source: Insurance Information Institute

Biotech DollarsU.S. biotechnology industryrevenue. (in billions)

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Overnight CostsAverage daily room rates for L.A.County hotels.

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Big SitesThe largest facilities ranked bysquare footage of meetingspace:

L.A. Convention Center 867,000L.B. Convention Center 381,383Sheraton Fairplex 370,628California Market Center 160,582Loews Hollywood 145,000Pasadena Convention 120,000Westin Bonaventure 110,000L.A. Live Event Deck 106,000LACMA 103,235

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31Crowne Plaza Hotel at Commerce Casino6121 E. Telegraph RoadCommerce 90040cpccla.com

Crowne PlazaBallroom13,240

1,432940750

20,00010

World Boxing Hall of Fame, World PokerTour & Celebrity Invitational Tournament

20010

Koko JudgeDirector of Sales(323) 728-3600

32Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel225 W. Valley Blvd.San Gabriel 91776losangelessangabriel.hilton.com

San GabrielBallroom12,524

1,6001,000

775

30,14418

N/A 22227

Carl BolteGeneral Manager(626) 270-2700

33Los Angeles Airport Marriott5855 W. Century Blvd.Los Angeles 90045marriott.com/laxap

Marquis Ballroom12,320

1,700900700

55,00038

N/A 1,00419

Ruben FloresSr. Sales Executive(310) 641-5700

34Vibiana214 S. Main St.Los Angeles 90012vibiana.com

Main Hall12,000

789600N/A

20,0002

N/A N/AN/A

Anika WardenDirector of Sales andMarketing(213) 626-1507

35Santa Monica Civic Auditorium1855 Main St.Santa Monica 90401santamonicacivic.org

Main Hall11,775

N/A720N/A

27,1684

N/A N/AN/A

Glennis WatermanBusiness Administrator(310) 458-8551

36Pacific Palms ResortOne Industry Hills ParkwayCity of Industry 91744pacificpalmsresorthotelusa.com

Majestic Ballroom11,760

1,800930770

45,00032

2011 KIA Classic, Playboy GolfTournament Finals, ESPY Golf Classic,Land of the Free Foundation Golf Classic

29210

Mark PodolskiDirector of Sales andMarketing(626) 810-4455

37Four Seasons Westlake VillageTwo Dole DriveWestlake Village 91362fourseasons.com/westlakevillage


1,000860500

33,28225

N/A 27027

Stuart BurdetteDirector of Sales andMarketing(818) 575-3000

38Millennium Biltmore Hotel506 S. Grand Ave.Los Angeles 90071thebiltmore.com

Biltmore Bowl11,546

1,000750480

70,00017

Union Bank, Apple, American MedicalAssociation, Kaiser Permanente, IATA

68348

Tommy ChowDirector of Sales andMarketing(213) 624-1011

39Sheraton Gateway LAX6101 W. Century Blvd.Los Angeles 90045sheratonlosangeles.com


1,1001,000

700

59,00044

"Meet the Money" conference 802102

Darryl StewartDirector of Sales(310) 642-1111

40Langham Huntington, Pasadena1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.Pasadena 91106pasadena.langhamhotels.com

HuntingtonBallroom11,200

1,400750420

50,00018

Annual Television Critics AwardAssociation, Host Hotel of Tournament ofRoses, Host Hotel for Breeders' Cup

38038

Rebecca HuetterDirector of Sales andMarketing(626) 568-3900

41Hilton Los Angeles Airport5711 W. Century Blvd.Los Angeles 90045losangelesairport.hilton.com


1,500800720

55,00033

N/A 1,23440

Victoria JonesDirector of Sales andMarketing(310) 410-4000

42Warner Center Marriott21850 Oxnard St.Woodland Hills 91367warnercentermarriott.com


1,565770730

25,00023

N/A 47411

Greg RobertsDirector of Sales &Marketing(818) 887-4800

43Sheraton Universal333 Universal Hollywood DriveUniversal City 91608sheratonuniversal.com


1,3001,000

700

30,00021

N/A 45131

Richard ReevesDirector of Sales andMarketing(818) 980-1212

44Hollywood Palladium6215 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood 90028hollywoodpalladium.com

Ballroom10,280

2,5002,5002,500

57,0006

Emmy Awards ceremonies, RollingStones, Presidents Dinners

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Jill PrzelenskiDirector of Special Events(323) 962-7600

45Torrance Marriott South Bay3635 Fashion WayTorrance 90503torrancemarriott.com


1,300930650

30,00022

Armed Forces Day Parade activities 48711

N/AN/A(310) 316-3636

46Hyatt Regency Long Beach200 S. Pine Ave.Long Beach 90802longbeach.hyatt.com

Regency Ballroom10,050

1,5001,000

600

20,00020

Toyota Grand Prix Long Beach, TEDConference, Long Beach Marathon LongBeach Gay Pride Festival

52820

Matt KovacDirector of Sales andMarketing(562) 491-1234

47Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown711 S. Hope St.Los Angeles 90017sheraton.com/losangeles

California Ballroom10,000

1,5001,000

750

50,00025

N/A 48540

Andrew J. KiddeDirector of Sales andMarketing(213) 488-3500

48Conga Room800 W. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles 90015congaroom.com

Conga Room9,813

1,000465N/A

3,70010

Gypsy Kings on New Years Eve, Pea PodFoundation Fundraiser with EIF, Prince inConcert, Rita Moreno

N/AN/A

N/AN/A(213) 763-6000

49Hilton Long Beach/Exec. Meeting Center701 W. Ocean Blvd.Long Beach 90831longbeach.hilton.com


1,200850600

40,00028

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 3976

Torrance WintonDirector of Sales andMarketing(562) 983-3400

50Skirball Cultural Center2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.Los Angeles 90049skirball.org

Guerin Pavilion9,210

1,200420350

45,00217

Kaiser Permanente, Cedars-Sinai,Canadian Tourism Expo, Skirball SunsetConcerts Series, Wheels for Humanity

N/AN/A

Lainy ParlenSales Manager(310) 440-4589

N/A - Not ApplicableNote: Information on this list was provided by the venues themselves. Venues are rankedby square-footage of their largest indoor room. Outdoor and open-air venues wereexcluded.To the best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While everyeffort is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the list, omissions and

typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on companyletterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 WilshireBlvd., Suite 170, Los Angeles 90036. ©2013 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list maynot be reprinted in whole or in part without prior written permission from the editor.Reprints are available from the YGS Group, (800) 290-5460 ext. 100.


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Source: California Association of Realtors

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Downtown 13Westside 10South Bay 7San Fernando Valley 7San Gabriel Valley 6Airport 5Hollywood 1Commerce 1

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Climbing Up Nationwide premiums earned by the property/casualty insurance sector. (in billions) $348 388 413 418 436 439 438 422 420 433 335* 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Property Income Property/casualty insurance industry net income after taxes. (in billions) $3 29.9 36 43 63.7 61.9 3 28.7 34.7 -19.2 27* 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Results for the first three quarters through Sept. 30, 2012. Source: Insurance Information Institute

Biotech DollarsU.S. biotechnology industryrevenue. (in billions)

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Big SitesThe largest facilities ranked bysquare footage of meetingspace:

L.A. Convention Center 867,000L.B. Convention Center 381,383Sheraton Fairplex 370,628California Market Center 160,582Loews Hollywood 145,000Pasadena Convention 120,000Westin Bonaventure 110,000L.A. Live Event Deck 106,000LACMA 103,235

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SKIRBALL: The Skirball Cultural Center will open the 9,200-square-foot Guerin Pavilion for corporate and private events in November.