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| - I have not been to a business-related convention or event here, nor have I managed a booth during a business-related convention or event here, so I can't directly comment on the experience of attending or organizing a conference here. However, having handled some of the tradeshow logistics at my last job, I can tell you that the parking, setup, staffing, and overall accessibility of a conference venue can really make or break the day of anyone who is managing or staffing a booth, and it seems that the layout of the Phoenix Convention Center, as well as the fairly low-key vibe of this part of downtown, would make this a decent venue for business and industry events.
My husband and I stopped in here last Friday to walk around the Arizona Home and Building Expo (summary: some cool design ideas; lots of over-priced offers and garage cabinet makers; better to go on Kudzu.com, Angie's List, and online forums such as Yelp and get people's actual feedback as to contractors and vendors they've used). The architecture is unique and compelling, the grounds seem clean and well-maintained, and the inside is relatively easy to navigate. The staff we encountered was also friendly and helpful. Absent hands-on experience with participating in a conference here for business-related reasons, I would have to say this place seems like a great conference/convention venue.
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