By Bev Rose
ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and services company, announced it has been selected via a competitive bid process by the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority (MCCFA) to provide management services for the Dayton Convention Center, the Ohio Miami Valley Region’s premiere event facility. In addition to running the day-to-day operations and management of the Center, ASM Global will be collaborating with the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and area hospitality stakeholders for marketing and promoting the Center, and providing first class culinary services, among other duties.
The addition of the Dayton Convention Center expands ASM Global’s convention center footprint in Ohio to 
four facilities, including convention centers in Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus. Located in downtown Dayton and built in 1973, the Dayton Convention Center offers 150,000 square feet of meeting space, a 77,000 square foot exhibit hall, a full-service theatre, three ballrooms and 22 meeting rooms and spaces. As ASM Global’s presence increases, its managed facilities and venue owners benefit from the talent, resources, marketing and sales expertise, and operations support within the company’s regional network.
“We are honored to have been chosen by the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority to be their partner in operating the Dayton Convention Center, a premier venue that has been central to southwestern Ohio’s hospitality industry for almost 50 years,” said Bob Newman, CEO and Chairman of ASM Global. “In collaboration with the Authority, the Dayton CVB and other local partners, we look forward to building a strong foundation of creativity and service for the Center as we work together to develop and grow the destination for all.”
“The Authority looks forward to harnessing ASM Global’s significant experience, capabilities and resources as we enter a new era for the Dayton Convention Center as a centerpiece regional asset for the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, and the destination,” said Pam Plageman, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority. “The Authority and ASM Global will work quickly to finalize the management agreement so we can move forward as soon as the asset transfer is complete and we will be ready to re-open the Dayton Convention Center safely and comfortably on May 1st. Together, we can ensure the Center is poised for another five decades of attracting visitors and guests to Dayton and supporting our region’s businesses and residents.”
“The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau is extremely pleased the MCCFA has hired a venue management and services company and is confident that ASM Global will do an excellent job. We look forward to working together with the MCCFA, ASM Global and our local hospitality partners to bring more convention and event business to our community” stated Jacquelyn Powell, President & CEO of the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Over the coming months, the ASM Global team will implement industry leading approaches to operations, marketing, sales, customer service, and resource allocation, providing the base foundation for future success. Additionally, ASM will provide support and counsel to the Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority on its planned renovations to the Center.
“The ASM Global team is excited to work with the Authority and the entire Dayton hospitality community. Our experienced professionals can’t wait to get started and look forward to the community and business partnerships we will create and develop in the region,” said Bob McClintock, Executive Vice President, Convention Centers at ASM Global. “We applaud the steps taken to date by the Authority and clearly see the opportunity and bright future for the destination.”
Bev Rose is Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships for the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau in Dayton, Ohio.
