• The Shaw Conference Centre has reached capacity, and is building a strategy to accommodate the increased demand in the convention market.
• The Shaw Conference Centre economic impact for Greater Edmonton in 2010 is $48.6 million.
• The Shaw Conference Centre's mandate is to bring new spending into the regional economy by making Edmonton the destination for conferences and major events.
• The Shaw Conference Centre has been managed by Edmonton Economic Development Corporation since 1993.
• The Shaw Conference Centre’s 2010 environmental efforts resulted in a diversion rate of 63.8 per cent.
• FRESH is an innovative program that supports conference and meeting planners in creating unique Edmonton experiences that are environmentally, socially and economically responsible. Clients can plan and evaluate events with the FRESH program allowing meeting organizers to reduce their environmental impact. www.edmonton.com/fresh
• The Shaw Conference Centre’s Simple Steps initiative encourages participation in the creation of environmental and social sustainability practices throughout the facility. SCC is a partner in the FRESH program.
• In 2010, the Shaw Conference Centre received the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) BEST level two certification.
• The Shaw Conference Centre received the Recycling Council of Alberta’s 2010 Corporate Leadership Award in recognition of its environmental initiatives.
• Chef Simon Smotkowicz has won gold on the national and international culinary stage. Twice named Canada’s National Chef of the Year and was the 2010 Team Business Manager for Culinary Team Canada.
• The Shaw Conference Centre’s Pastry Chef James Holehouse is one of six chefs that represented team Canada and won gold in the 2010 World Culinary Olympics.
• The Chef integrates local Alberta food products into the Centre’s menus.
• In-house catering allows for customized menus that are suited to a client’s needs and budget.
• In an average year, the Shaw Conference Centre receives 330,230 visitors (based on 2005-10). The split is roughly 70 per cent regional versus 30 per cent non-regional visitors.
• The Shaw Conference Centre is booked 93% of the year.
• The Shaw Conference Centre is a founding partner of Homeless Connect, a broadbased community inspired initiative that provides a broad range of free services to the homeless and those at-risk of becoming homeless.
• The pARTnership Gallery is a joint initiative of the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Public Schools to highlight the work of local student artists and promote excellence in public education at all grade levels.
• In partnership with the Art & Design in Public Places program, the Shaw Conference Centre began showcasing yearlong exhibits by local artists in 2006. This program is designed to help revitalize Edmonton’s downtown core.
• In partnership with the Canadian Culinary Federation, Edmonton School Boards and NAIT, the Shaw Conference Centre created the High School Culinary Challenge to encourage high school students to pursue careers in the culinary arts. Greater Edmonton’s high school students compete for scholarships and apprenticeship placement with Edmonton’s leading chefs.
• The Shaw Conference Centre was awarded a 2008 Human Rights Award for Excellence by Human Rights City Edmonton, a project facilitated by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.
• Built into the side of the riverbank in the heart of downtown, the Shaw Conference Centre provides access to over 2,000 downtown hotel rooms plus shopping, entertainment, dining, and North America’s largest urban park system.
• The unique architectural design of the Hall D addition incorporates spectacular 30-foot high windows offering dramatic 270-degree views of Edmonton’s scenic river valley.
• The Shaw Conference Centre hosts approximately 650 events and attracts over half a million attendees per year.
• The Shaw Conference Centre is a one-stopshopping experience for meeting and convention planners. Event organizers can arrange everything from audio/visual to design and décor all in one place.
• The Shaw Conference Centre provides on-site audio, visual and trade show equipment support services.
• The Shaw Conference Centre has experienced staff who delivers excellent service that is highly regarded by returning clients.
• The Shaw Conference Centre's food and beverage service is housed under one roof.

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