Fall Media Walk-Through Guide

FALL MEDIA WALK-THROUGH 12.9.15 CO NVE NT IO N.G O P

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WELCOME FROM CHAIRMAN STEVE KING 1 WELCOME FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JEFF LARSON 2 WALK-THROUGH AGENDA 3 CONVENTION MEDIA CONTACTS 4 CONGRESSIONAL PRESS GALLERIES 5 RADIO/TV 6-7

TV BROADCAST SUITES 6

TV STAND-UP BROADCAST POSITIONS 7

RADIO BROADCAST BOOTHS AND SEATS 7

RADIO CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 7

RADIO TALK SHOW ROW 7

TV NETWORK POOL 7

RF COORDINATOR 7

DAILY PRESS 8

DAILY PRESS CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 8

PERIODICAL PRESS 9

PERIODICAL PRESS CONSTRUCTED WORK STATIONS 9

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS 10 INDEPENDENT BLOGGERS 11 COLLEGE MEDIA 11 FREELANCE JOURNALISTS 12 GALLERY OFFICES 12 CONVENTION BROADCAST 12 ACCESS DATES 12 MEDIA CENTER COMPLEX/FACILITIES 13 MEDIA HOUSING 14 TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 14 GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR 15 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 16 CABLE INSTALLATION 16 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 16 DIAGRAMS 17-23 ALL ABOUT CLEVELAND 24-32 PAST REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FACILITIES 33-34 SPECIAL THANKS 37-38

DECEMBER 9, 2015

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Welcome to Cleveland and the great state of Ohio.

When the bidding started, few thought it could be Cleveland.

The 2016 Republican National Convention – 41st in our

The city’s route to gaining the 2016 Republican National Convention parallels the epic children’s story The Little Engine That Could.

nation’s history – will be the third in Cleveland and the fourth in Ohio.

The 1924 convention in Cleveland nominated then Vice President Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, who became the 30th President. The 1936 convention chose Governor Alf Landon of Kansas. Both conventions were held in historic Public Hall which still stands and is now connected to the underground FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland, also known as “the Convention Center.”

The Convention Center will house the Media Center and media work space during the 2016 convention next July 18-21, while convention sessions will be in Quicken Loans Arena. Public Hall will be used for activities yet to be determined.

The 1876 Republican National Convention was held in Cincinnati’s Exposition Center, nominating Governor

Cleveland made determined bids for a convention in the 1980s, and again in 2008, but fell short in demonstrating the necessary facilities, services and other requirements.

The 1988 effort offered a former tank manufacturing plant near the airport as the convention site.

The bidding for the 2008 convention, directed by Mayor Frank Jackson who took office in 2006, featured the Quicken Loans Arena (“The Q”) which had opened in 1994. But the city still fell significantly short in hotel capacity and auxiliary space for the media.

Not to be deterred, Mayor Jackson and his team sought and received a detailed debriefing from Republican convention veterans on necessary developments for improving the city’s chances. They followed their lessons well.

Mayor Jackson and other leaders opted to pass on bidding for the 2012 Republican National Convention while refocusing tourism efforts and pursuing modernization and restoration projects. Leaders raised nearly $3 billion for public/private visitor related infrastructure including seven new hotels in and around downtown. The state-of-theart Convention Center opened in mid-2013 to complement The Q, where convention sessions will be held next July 18-21.

the so-called Compromise of 1877 to become the 19th

Still, when six cities including Cleveland bid for next year’s convention, probably only Mayor Jackson and a group of Cleveland advocates thought the city had a chance. They were like that Little Engine That Could in the aforementioned story, chugging up a steep mountain while saying: “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can….”

President.

In the competition that followed, Cleveland carried the day.

On behalf of Chairman Reince Priebus and the 168

During your visit for the Fall Media Walk-Through, you will tour the Q and the Convention Center, which will house the Media Center and media workspace for the convention. Our briefings will inform you of the available facilities and procedures for applying for credentials, housing and other coverage needs.

Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio. Hayes trailed in the popular vote but won the Electoral College balloting in

members of the Republican National Committee, I invite you to cover the 2016 Republican National Convention as we nominate the 45th President of the United States.

And our partners at the 2016 Cleveland Host Committee will host you at an evening reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Enjoy your time in the “City That Could.” We look forward to seeing you here next summer.

Steve King, Wisconsin Chairman, Committee on Arrangements 2016 Republican National Convention

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Jeff Larson Chief Executive Officer 2016 Republican National Convention 2

AGENDA FALL MEDIA WALK-THROUGH

CONVENTION MEDIA CONTACTS

2016 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION QUICKEN LOANS ARENA & FIRSTMERIT CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM REGISTRATION Quicken Loans Arena

Contact information for planning of coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention is listed below. For requests such as credentials, workspace and housing, please read the instructions on the following pages before making your inquiries.

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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM BRIEFING AND Q&A

MEDIA OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

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The Media Operations Department is responsible for operational and logistical issues such as media credentials, media seats, workspace, camera positions, broadcast booths, stand-up broadcast positions and cabling.

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4:00 PM SHUTTLE SERVICE TO CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER BEGINS

Media Operations works closely with the four Congressional Press Galleries and members of the Network Pool on allocation of credentials, workspace, and other needs. For questions about applying for credentials and workspace, members of the media should contact the appropriate Congressional Gallery, identified on the following pages, that relates to their publication/organization. For example, a radio station applying for credentials should contact the House Radio/TV Gallery.

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4:45 PM TOUR FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland «««

5:45 PM Q&A Jr. Ballroom A, FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland «««

6:30 PM MEDIA WALK-THROUGH RECEPTION

JULIE SHUGAR

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA OPERATIONS

2016 Republican National Convention 1228 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-263-2110 jshugar@gopconvention2016.com

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CONGRESSIONAL PRESS GALLERIES

RADIO / TV All radio and television news organizations and programs, including online news sites with original audio and video, should contact the House Radio/TV Gallery to apply for credentials, workspace, Radio Talk Show Row, radio broadcast seats, suites and stand-up positions.

OLGA RAMIREZ KORNACKI - DIRECTOR The Committee on Arrangements (COA) has delegated the responsibility for handling and approving media applications for credentials, workspace and certain other functions to the four Congressional Press Galleries.

Each Congressional Press Gallery is governed by an elected committee of journalists from the membership of that Gallery.

The COA allocates credentials, workspace areas, media seating, camera positions, broadcast suites and stand-up areas to the Galleries in bulk numbers. The Galleries make the individual assignments.

Under this system, the Press Photographers Gallery will assign positions at areas designated for still photographers, and the Radio/TV Gallery will assign specific broadcast suites, standup positions, radio broadcast seats and Radio Talk Show Row positions. The House Press and Periodical Galleries will assign constructed work stations and press seats.

COA

There are corresponding offices represented in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for each Gallery, with the exception of the Press Photographers Gallery, which operates solely out of the Senate. Below you will find the primary contact office for each Gallery that is responsible for accepting credential and workspace applications for the convention.

RADIO / TV:

House Gallery – Olga Ramirez Kornacki, Director House Gallery – Andrew Elias, Deputy Director

DAILY PRESS:

House Gallery – Annie Tin, Director Senate Gallery – Laura Lytle, Director

PERIODICAL PRESS:

U.S. Capitol, H-320 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-5214 rtvconventions2016@mail.house.gov

CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACE Workspace for organizations accredited through the House Radio/TV Gallery will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland (also known as the Cleveland Convention Center.)

The House Radio/TV Gallery will allocate workspace to its specific constituents.

The application process for broadcasters is available on the House Radio/TV Gallery website (radiotv.house.gov). If you have questions about the application process, please contact the House Radio/TV Gallery at (202) 225-5214 or rtvconventions2016@mail.house.gov.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES December 1 Online application is available via the House Radio/TV Gallery website (radiotv.house.gov) January 15 Deadline for applying for TV Broadcast Suites and Stand-Up Positions February 1 Deadline for applying for workspace, Radio Broadcast Seats and Radio Talk

Show Row Positions April 1 Deadline for applying for credentials

TV BROADCAST SUITES Broadcast suites will be located among the suites on levels 1, 3 and 4.

House Gallery – Rob Zatkowski, Director Senate Gallery – Ed Pesce, Director

The House Radio/TV Gallery will accept applications for the suites and assign them from the number approved for this purpose by the COA. Applicants should contact Olga Ramirez Kornacki for a schedule of meetings and deadlines involved in the suite application process.

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS

An estimate of the base cost of a modified suite for broadcast users will be available at the time of this walk-through. In addition to this base cost, a separate contingency deposit will be required to cover unforeseen restoration and possible damage to common areas such as hallways.

Senate Gallery – Jeff Kent, Director Senate Gallery – Mark Abraham, Deputy Director

The suites allocated to broadcasters will be for news purposes only.

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TV STAND-UP BROADCAST POSITIONS Stand-up broadcast positions are tentatively planned as shown on the podium design layouts in this book. These positions will be located on levels 1, 3 and 5.

Built on rigid scaffolding to eliminate camera vibration, each position is typically six feet wide by 12 feet deep. All stand-up positions on the south end (near the docks) will be five feet wide by 15 feet deep and on two levels. These positions will be carpeted, and include basic electrical distribution. An estimate of the base cost to broadcasters of a stand-up broadcast position is available.

All daily publications: newspapers (foreign and domestic); news

The stand-up positions allocated to broadcasters will be for news purposes only.

wire services and online publications should contact the House Daily

TV NETWORK POOL

Press Gallery for credentials, workspace applications and other

Five major broadcast networks make up the Network Pool: ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX and NBC.

DAILY PRESS convention inquiries.

CBS has drawn the assignment of providing personnel for the Network Pool staff. This staff functions apart from CBS’s own convention operations and will serve the needs of all Network Pool members. Sharon Hoffman has been named Pool Producer for this convention.

CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACE

RADIO BROADCAST BOOTHS AND RADIO BROADCAST SEATS

The Daily Press Galleries will allocate workspace for their specific constituents.

Level 6, the top tier of the Quicken Loans Arena, will be the center of the radio operations for coverage of convention sessions. A limited number of booths available on that level will be assigned to radio groups through the authority of the House Radio/TV Gallery. Cost for use of these constructed booths will be provided separately at this walk-through. The House Radio/TV Gallery will also use its delegated authority to assign radio broadcast seats at this level for radio news correspondents planning live coverage of the convention. These constructed seats will require a $150 fee.

Radio booths and broadcast seats will be assigned for news gathering purposes only.

Assigned workspace for radio organizations will be in the Cleveland Convention Center.

The Press Filing Center in the Cleveland Convention Center will also be available to any accredited reporter. Reserved seating, in the Press Filing Center, will be available for $100.

RADIO TALK SHOW ROW Requests for positions in Radio Talk Show Row are made through the House Radio/ TV Gallery’s application form. Under its authority, positions will be assigned by the Gallery.

For the past five Republican conventions, Radio Talk Show Row has provided an energetic, highly popular environment for radio talk shows to broadcast and interview dignitaries, delegates, alternates, guests and others around the clock.

Workspace for organizations accredited through the Daily Press Galleries will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center.

The application process for daily press is available on the House Press Gallery website (http://pressgallery.house.gov). Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the House Press Gallery at (202) 225-3945.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES December 1

Online application is available via the House Press Gallery website (http://pressgallery.house.gov)

February 1

Deadline for applying for workspace in the Cleveland

Convention Center or constructed work stations in the arena

April 1

Deadline for applying for credentials

PRESS SEATING Constructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for the dailies in the press stands. The number of seats is yet to be determined.

Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats.

The Congressional Daily Press Galleries will make these assignments. The cost is $150 per constructed workstation. Additional seats (involving no construction) for the Daily Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost.

Radio Talk Show Row will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center.

ANNIE TIN - DIRECTOR

RF COORDINATOR Louis Libin will again serve as the RF Coordinator for the convention. If your organization plans to use RF during the convention, you will be asked to provide additional information on the House Radio/TV Gallery’s application form.

House Press Gallery U.S. Capitol, H-315 Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3945 | http://pressgallery.house.gov

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PERIODICAL PRESS

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS

All periodical publications (magazines, newsletters, non-daily

All photographers representing

newspapers, online publications, etc.) should contact the House

qualified publications and news

Periodical Press Gallery to apply for credentials and workspace.

services who plan to cover the convention should contact the Press Photographers Gallery

Executive Committee of Periodical Correspondents C/O House Periodical Press Gallery

ROB ZATKOWSKI, DIRECTOR U.S. Capitol, Room H-304, Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2941

to apply for credentials and workspace.

CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACE Workspace for organizations accredited through the Senate Press Photographers Gallery will be located in the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center.

www.periodical.house.gov/

CREDENTIALS AND WORKSPACE Workspace for organizations accredited through the House Periodical Press Gallery will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center.

The House Periodical Press Gallery will allocate workspace for its specific constituents. The application process for periodical publications is available on the House Periodical Press Gallery website (http://periodical.house.gov/).

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the House Periodical Press Gallery at (202) 225-2941.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES December 1

Online application is available via the House Periodical Press Gallery website (http://periodical.house.gov/)

February 1

Deadline for applying for workspace in the Cleveland Convention Center and constructed work stations in the arena

April 1

Deadline for applying for credentials

PERIODICAL SEATING Constructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for the Periodical Press in the press stands. The number of these seats is yet to be determined. Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats. The cost for the constructed work station is $150.

The Congressional Periodical Press Galleries will make these assignments.

Additional seats (involving no construction) for the Periodical Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost.

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The Press Photographers Gallery will allocate workspace to their specific constituents.

The application process for press photographers is available on the Press Photographers Gallery website (http://www.pressphotographers.senate.gov/).

If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Press Photographers Gallery at (202) 224-6548 or Press.Photo@saa.senate.gov.

APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES December 1

Online application is available via the Press Photographers’ Gallery website (http://www.pressphotographers.senate.gov/)

February 1

Deadline for applying for work space

April 1

Deadline for applying for credentials

STILL PHOTO POSITIONS A limited number of positions for still photographers will be provided on designated camera stand locations. The Press Photographers Gallery will assign these positions. The COA will work with the Press Photographers Gallery to locate other positions for still photographers. Photography credentials will also give bearers roaming privileges in certain parts of the arena.

JEFF KENT DIRECTOR United States Senate

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INDEPENDENT BLOGGERS & COLLEGE MEDIA Correspondence should be addressed to: Special Press Credentials 2016 Republican National Convention 1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor Cleveland, OH 44115 Questions regarding Special Press Credentials should be directed to: Special Press Email: specialpress@gopconvention2016.com

The appropriate editor or news director of the organization should apply in writing on the organization’s letterhead on behalf of the individual who will cover the convention. A recent copy of the publication or online content featuring the work of the reporter should be included with each letter.

FREELANCE JOURNALISTS Freelance writers, photographers and broadcast production personnel may only be accredited if assigned by a credible news organization for the purpose of covering the convention. The application must be made by the editor, news director or executive of said publication or production on the freelancer’s behalf to the proper Gallery office. (Example: a freelancer’s request for a weekly magazine would be submitted to the Periodical Press Galleries.)

GALLERY OFFICES Each Gallery will have an assigned office for the issuance of convention media credentials. Office locations will be determined at a later date. Notification by the Galleries of convention accreditation will include the specific location of these offices and the dates and hours when credentials will be issued. No credentials will be mailed.

CONVENTION BROADCAST A basic feed will be made available to members of the media for free satellite download. Recipients will receive a mixed feed from a head-on camera and from cameras at several other angles within the arena, including delegate floor wide shots and close-ups of individuals and state delegations.

ACCESS DATES WORKSPACE Those accredited with Special Press Credentials may use the Press Filing Center in the Convention Center to file stories. Reserved seating will be available for $100.

Bloggers belonging to larger media organizations will be credentialed through those groups and use the workspace and other facilities assigned to the parent organizations. Independent, credentialed bloggers will use the Press Filing Center in the Cleveland Convention Center. Seats for this limited group in the Quicken Loans Arena for convention sessions will be assigned at a later date.

The COA gains unlimited access to the Quicken Loans Arena on June 20, 2016, and to the Cleveland Convention Center on June 17, 2016. Unlimited access for media organizations to their assigned media work areas is currently scheduled to begin on June 25, 2016 for The Q, and June 23, 2016 for the Cleveland Convention Center. Earlier scheduled move-in may be available upon request to the Director of Media Operations, Julie Shugar.

SEATING A limited number of constructed workstations with seats and electrical power will be provided for Special Press. Telephone and computer lines may be ordered for installation at specific seats. The cost for the constructed work station is $150. The COA will make these assignments. Additional seats (involving no construction) for Special Press will be located elsewhere in the arena at no cost. The number of seats is yet to be determined.

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MEDIA CENTER COMPLEX/ FACILITIES

The COA has reserved more than 15,000 rooms in approximately 120 Cleveland area hotels for the convention.

The Media Center will be located in the Cleveland Convention Center. This area serves as the focal point for contact between the convention and the media.

To request housing for the 2016 Republican National Convention, please complete the online hotel request form:

The Media Center makes available news releases, speech texts, biographies and other background materials, program schedules and a calendar of other events at the convention and around Cleveland. This facility will include the following key operations to serve the media:

PRESS CONFERENCE & BRIEFING ROOM This facility, which opens the week prior to the convention, will be the scene of both English and Spanish briefings and press conferences throughout the convention.

PRESS FILING CENTER The Press Filing Center serves the needs of media individuals and organizations that do not have assigned workspace in the convention complex/facilities.

Electrical outlets, work stations and hookups for laptop and other portable computers will be available. Reserved seating will be available for $100.

MEDIA HOUSING

http://www.convention.gop/Media-2016-Hotels-Requests-Cleveland All applications must be submitted no later than March 1, 2016.

Hotel rooms will only be released to credentialed and approved media.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

SURROGATE OPERATION Reporters and correspondents may use the services of this facility to schedule and obtain interviews and stand-up broadcast opportunities with individuals and other party leaders and members including delegates, alternates, elected officials and former office holders.

Newspaper delivery service will be available to those in the Cleveland Convention Center. More information will be available at a later date.

Transportation Management Services (TMS) has been selected to provide transportation services for the convention. TMS has a history of providing these services to the convention in 2000, 2004 and 2008. TMS will manage a fleet of 300 modern, air-conditioned buses as well as provide other services. The media will have access to the bus system operating between the convention complex and designated hotels during convention week.

A step-on, go-now shuttle system for the media will provide immediate, continuous service throughout the convention period for the short distance between the Quicken Loans Arena, where the convention will be held, and the Cleveland Convention Center, the media headquarters. Availability of media parking during convention week including the location, number of spaces and fee per space will be determined at a later date.

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GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

The following functions will also be handled by Freeman or a subsidiary or subcontractor thereof:

Freeman has been selected as the General Services Contractor for the 2016 Republican National Convention. The company has served in this role every four years since and including the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Freeman will have exclusive responsibility for electrical distribution within the entire convention complex. Power charges to the media will be based upon actual consumption at established consumption rates, plus charges for power distribution from central access points within the media work areas. Pricing for electrical services will be provided at the Spring Media Walk-Through.

Services and equipment available from Freeman include furniture, drywall construction, room dividers, pipe and drape, material handling, general labor, signage, electrical distribution, cabling and aerial rigging. Freeman has a long history of using recycled materials and will continue its environmentally friendly business practices at the convention. Freeman will modify the suites to be used by the affiliate and independent broadcasters as well as construct all camera stands and stand-up broadcast platforms. Freeman will also handle space layouts and marking of areas for setup.

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

CABLE ROUTES/CABLE INSTALLATION Freeman will work in conjunction with the COA to identify all approved cable routes in and between the Quicken Loans Arena and the media workspace.

Freeman will manage and provide services and labor as needed to install and remove temporary media cable in public areas as required.

MOVE-IN All unloading and other move-in operations including freight handling will be coordinated and supervised by Freeman.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T will provide a voice and data communications infrastructure in various locations around the convention complex/facilities. AT&T’s rate book is available.

An AT&T Service Center at the convention will accommodate changes and provide repair services. Information on convention-related telecommunications services is available from the following:

AT&T Toll Free Number: 866-595-0762 (866-595-0-RNC) Email: RNC2016@rdsmail.ims.att.com Ordering Portal URL: http://att.com/rnc2016 Rate Guide URL: https://att.box.com/ATT2016RNCrateguide Direct fiber connectivity will be available between the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Convention Center. Details and pricing will be available at a later date.

CLEVELAND AWAITS...

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JULY 18-21

2016 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

CLEVELAND

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ABOUT THE 2016 CONVENTION The 2016 Republican National Convention will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena from July 18-21, 2016. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to arrive in the Cleveland area for the event, including delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other invited guests. The event will have a dynamic economic effect on the city of Cleveland as well as the state of Ohio.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AREA CLEVELAND:

ADVANCING ITS RUST BELT RENAISSANCE

Cleveland’s story is one of industry, innovation and resilience that is characterized by risk-taking, artistry and grit passed on through generations. What began in 1796 is today a city enjoying a revitalization fueled by more than $16.7 billion worth of public and private development.

1796 1831

The Cleveland Advertiser changes the spelling of the village’s name to Cleveland, dropping the first “a” in order to fit the General’s name upon the newspaper masthead.

The Ohio and Erie Canal, connecting Akron with the Cuyahoga River near its mouth on Lake Erie in Cleveland, is completed.

1870

Standard Oil Company established by John D. Rockefeller.

1920

Cleveland is the fifth largest city in the nation with a population of 796,841 people. The Cleveland Indians win their first World Series.

1921

Cleveland Clinic founded.

1924

Cleveland hosts the Republican National Convention at Public Auditorium.

1925

Cleveland Municipal Airport, the nation’s first municipal airport opens (now Cleveland Hopkins International Airport).

1928

The Terminal Tower opens and remains the tallest building in the world outside of New York City until the completion of the main building of Moscow State University in Moscow in 1953.

1933

Clevelanders Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster create the comic book character Superman.

1936

Republican National Convention held in Cleveland at Public Auditorium. Clevelander Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics.

1952

Alan Freed, Cleveland radio deejay, coins the term “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” First rock ‘n’ roll concert, The Moondog Coronation Ball, is held in Cleveland.

1967

Carl B. Stokes elected mayor of Cleveland. He is the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city.

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A LOOK INSIDE QUICKEN LOANS ARENA

U.S. General Moses Cleaveland from the Connecticut Land Company surveys the Western Reserve. The 3.3 million-acre piece of land on the shores of Lake Erie is called the “Western Reserve.”

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THE VENUE

An oil slick on the Cuyahoga River - polluted from decades of industrial waste - catches fire. As a result, advocacy by Mayor Carl Stokes and his brother, U.S. Representative Louis Stokes, played a part in the passage of the federal Clean Water Act of 1972.

George Voinovich is elected Mayor of Cleveland.

Cleveland selected as site of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

The building now known as Quicken Loans Arena opens as the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The American Public Transportation Association names Cleveland’s mass transit system the best in North America.

The Cleveland Convention Center opened its doors in June 2013. In October, the Global Center for Health Innovation opened, offering state-of-the-art space and technology for its high-profile healthcare industry tenants.

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“THE Q”: n.

A nickname given to Quicken Loans Arena by native Clevelanders.

This July, more than 50,000 guests, delegates, media members and staff will gather inside Quicken Loans Arena (or “The Q,” as nicknamed by native Clevelanders) for the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Quicken Loans Arena has played host to world-class concerts, exciting sporting events, theatrical shows, family events and much, much more. The Q is home to the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters, AFL’s Cleveland Gladiators and several other signature sporting events.

The COA will work closely with the staff of The Q as we prepare the venue to host its very first political convention.

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QUICKEN LOANS ARENA

PROGRESSIVE FIELD

AT A GLANCE:

As far back as 1869, professional baseball has been one of Cleveland’s oldest traditions and the Indians organization was one of the four charter members of the American League in 1901. After playing home games at League Park and Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Indians moved into a new home in 1994, a year referred to as the beginning of Cleveland’s “renaissance”. Originally known as Jacobs Field, Progressive Field is an urban ballpark with modern architecture located downtown at the Gateway Sports and Entertainment complex, which includes Quicken Loans Arena. The inaugural game at Progressive Field was April 4, 1994 and featured the President of the United States tossing the ceremonial first pitch. The ballpark underwent a major renovation in right field area prior to the 2015 season and is currently in phase two for the 2016 season to enhance the remainder of the main concourse. The Indians have entertained more than 50 million fans since 1994 at Progressive Field.

THE GRAND OPENING: Quicken Loans Arena, then Gund Arena at the time, opened its doors to the public on October 17, 1994 with Billy Joel as its first performing act. Opening Week showcased a full lineup of sports and entertainment, including the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first matchup in the new facility on October 22 in an exhibition game against the Houston Rockets.

In the 20+ years since Billy Joel opened the arena, The Q has become a primary destination for premier sports and entertainment in downtown Cleveland, hosting more than 4,200 events and over 42 million visitors in that time.

UNIQUE FEATURES: The Q seats more than 20,500 people in its basketball configuration and up to 20,056 for ice hockey, making it the third largest arena for seating capacity in the NBA. There are 87 suites located throughout, with 27 of the suites located 15 rows from the arena floor and 60 suites located 30 rows from the floor. Additionally, more than 600 television monitors are located throughout the arena so guests do not miss a minute of the action!

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HUMONGOTRON: The Q’s brand new center-hung scoreboard, nicknamed “Humongotron,” was unveiled in October 2014 and is armed with the fanfavorite flaming sabers and a new sound system that provides spectators with cutting-edge sound clarity. The four-sided, center-hung scoreboard has four enormous high-definition video screens that are tilted and uniquely curved to provide optimal viewing angles, no matter where guests are seated. In addition to the new scoreboard, The Q is illuminated with more than 11,682 square feet of new LED displays in the seating bowl and concourses. The four corner boards and 360-degree fascia ribbon in the seating area, along with signage on the concourses, have all been updated with high resolution LED technology.

A LITTLE HISTORY The City of Cleveland hoped the arena would act as a gateway for surrounding communities. Throughout history the same land had been used as a kind of community gathering place. Originally, the land was used as a Central Market for communities to buy and sell produce, dating back to 1856. The market was then replaced by Richfield Coliseum before finally being replaced by the new arena and its sibling Progressive Field in a project created to revitalize and restore downtown Cleveland.

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WORK SPACE/HOUSING THE MEDIA: THE FIRSTMERIT CONVENTION CENTER OF CLEVELAND Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, on the shores of Lake Erie, the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland is a modern gem in this old industrial city. Grossing a total of 225,000 square feet of Class A exhibit space between three exhibition halls, 35 meeting rooms, plus a 17-bay loading dock, the Convention Center surpasses “state-of-the-art” quality.

Adjacent to the Cleveland Convention Center is Cleveland’s world famous Global Center for Health Innovation.

FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, is also nearby.

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CLEVELAND TODAY:

WORKING AND DOING BUSINESS

THE MIDWEST DESTINATION TO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY OR VISIT

Northeast Ohio boasts $195 billion in gross regional product and is

Northeast Ohio covers 18 counties, including the major cities of

companies operate across a number of diverse and growing industries

Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, and is home to about

from health care to manufacturing, fueling the economy and creating

4 million people. The city of Cleveland serves as the urban core

opportunities across the region.

the 12th largest economic region in the nation. More than 109,000

and economic center of Northeast Ohio. Nearly 400,000 people live throughout the city.

LIVING IN CLEVELAND THRIVING URBAN CORE: More than 9,000 residents ranging from the ages of 18 to 34 moved into Cleveland between 2006 and 2013.

DOWNTOWN LIVING: The Downtown population has grown 70 percent since 2000 and is now home to over 13,000 residents. Rental units are currently at 97 percent occupancy.

NEIGHBORHOODS: Cleveland’s 30 neighborhoods range in size from a couple thousand to more than 30,000 residents. Each offers cultural and economic diversity, its own personality, and eclectic amenities and events – from festivals and parades to farmers markets and art walks. Many neighborhoods are growing and thriving with new restaurants, new residences and new investment, including Ohio City, University Circle, and Detroit Shoreway.

WALKABILITY: Downtown Cleveland is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. WalkScore.com named Cleveland eighth in the nation when considering affordability and walkability.

OUTDOORS: In addition to numerous city parks, residents can enjoy Cleveland’s “Emerald Necklace,” a collection of 18 Cleveland Metroparks throughout the area. Public Square, the city’s front lawn, is undergoing a $35 million renovation allotting for additional public green space with plans to use the area to hold festivals and events.

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BIOMEDICAL ENTREPRENEURS: Since 2002, over $2 billion has been invested in 350 regional start-up companies.

DOWNTOWN WORKFORCE: Downtown Cleveland experienced a 125 percent increase in college graduates and advanced degree holders between 2000 and 2013.

BRAIN GAIN: According to the Center for Population Dynamics at Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio has the fifth fastest growing population of workers with advanced degrees, ahead of such “brain hubs” as Chicago, Seattle and Austin.

HEALTH CARE: Health care makes up 8.5 percent of the region’s employment, representing one of the largest sectors.

MANUFACTURING: It is estimated that there will be 49,000 new job openings in production occupations in the next 10 years as the manufacturing industry is projected to grow by 25 percent.

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PLAYING IN CLEVELAND

READY TO WELCOME VISITORS

A rich assortment of world-class arts,

Cleveland is located within 500 miles

culture, rock and roll and recreation can

of 43 percent of the U.S. population.

be found along the shore of Lake Erie – all

With three airports and four major

without the world-class ego. Contributing

highways feeding into downtown,

to the city’s allure is a nationally recognized

getting in and around the city and

culinary scene fueled by award-winning

region is quick and convenient.

chefs and independently owned restaurants.

In 2014, 16.9 million visitors traveled to Cleveland, creating $7.4 billion in economic impact from direct and indirect spending.

MUSEUMS: Cleveland’s University Circle features the nation’s largest concentration of cultural arts and educational institutions within one square mile, including the Cleveland Museum of Art which offers its permanent collection to visitors and residents at no charge.

THEATER: Cleveland’s Playhouse Square Theater District is the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York, encompassing ten performance spaces in a one block radius.

MUSIC: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum immortalizes 304 inductees and broadcasts their music live every day on SiriusXM from the museum’s Alan Freed studio. The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the most acclaimed performing ensembles in the world.

CULINARY: Cleveland’s culinary scene blends the more than 100 diverse ethnicities found throughout the city with traditional cooking techniques as well as modern twists. At more than 100 years old, the West Side Market is one of the first indoor public markets in the country.

ACCOMMODATIONS: In 2016, 17 hotels with 4,000 guestrooms will be available in downtown Cleveland.

OUTDOORS: Between the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (the nation’s 11th most visited park,) and the Cleveland Metroparks, 56,000 continuous acres of parkland are available. Lake Erie provides some of the best opportunities for outdoor adventure no matter the season.

GETTING AROUND: Cleveland’s award-winning public transportation system includes heavy and light rail, bus rapid transit, buses and free trolleys. The city ranks as one of the top 20 most walkable large cities in the U.S. according to walkscore.com.

NIGHTLIFE: Downtown Cleveland is home to multiple entertainment districts including East Fourth Street, Flats East Bank and the Warehouse District in addition to Horseshoe Cleveland, Ohio’s first downtown casino.

INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE: Nearly $3 billion in visitor-related infrastructure development is underway, including the addition of a pedestrian wayfinding system throughout downtown.

A SPORTS TOWN: Cleveland takes its sports seriously. Professional venues like Progressive Field, FirstEnergy Stadium, and Quicken Loans Arena are home to venerable sports franchises like the Indians, Cavaliers, Browns, Gladiators and Lake Erie Monsters.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Cleveland is quickly making a name for itself with the addition of new hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s Travel and the Los Angeles Times say we’re a must-visit destination.

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PAST FACILITIES

PAST FACILITIES

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION

1984

1988

2000

2004

HOST CITY – DALLAS Dallas Convention Center

HOST CITY – NEW ORLEANS Louisiana Superdome

HOST CITY – PHILADELPHIA First Union Center

HOST CITY – NEW YORK Madison Square Garden

FIGURES Type of Facility – Convention Center Total Number of Seats -18,200 VIP Boxes - 25 Guest Seating – 13,720 Total Square Footage – 600,000 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 250,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 300,000 sq. ft.

450,000 sq. ft. parking lot for trailers Complete Access Time - 9 Weeks Hotel Rooms Used - 20,000

FIGURES Type of Facility – Dome Total Number of Seats - 79,000 VIP Boxes – 70 Guest Seating – 35,000 Total Square Footage – 1,000,000 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area - 240,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 470,000 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 48 days Hotel Rooms Used – 17,500

FIGURES Type of Facility – Arena Total Number of Seats – 20,328 VIP Boxes – 100 Guest Seating – 18,878 Total Square Footage – 900,000 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 26,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 75,000 sq. ft. tented 450,000 sq. ft. parking lot for trailers Complete Access Time – 9 weeks Hotel Rooms Used – 20,000

FIGURES Type of Facility – Arena Total Number of Seats - 19,763 VIP Boxes - 90 Guest Seating - 18,828 Total Square Footage - 950,000 sq. ft Main Convention Area – 20,924 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 400,000 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 9 Weeks Hotel Rooms Used – 17,000

1992

1996

2008

2012

HOST CITY – HOUSTON Houston Astrodome

HOST CITY – SAN DIEGO San Diego Convention Center

HOST CITY – MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL Xcel Energy Center

HOST CITY – TAMPA Tampa Bay Times Forum

FIGURES Type of Facility – Dome Total Number of Seats – 60,000 VIP Boxes - 66 Guest Seating – 35,000 Total Square Footage – 891,000 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 126,728 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 1,050,000 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 5 weeks Hotel Rooms Used – 17,000

FIGURES Type of Facility – Convention Hall Total Number of Seats – 19,222 (no fixed seating) Guest Seating – 19,222 Total Square Footage – 952,500 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 245,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 866,742 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 8 weeks Hotel Rooms Used – 17,000

FIGURES Type of Facility – Arena Total Number of Seats – 21,375 Guest Seating – 18,875 Total Square Footage – 902,012 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 25,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 352,012 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 10 Weeks

FIGURES Type of Facility – Arena Total Number of Seats – 21,500 Guest Seating – 19,000 Total Square Footage –670,000 sq. ft.

Main Convention Area – 25,000 sq. ft.

Ancillary Space – 354,000 sq. ft.

Complete Access Time – 6 Weeks

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