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Venue News
Avia Savannah Ready to Host Events
Savannah, Ga.-based Avia Savannah has opened. The six-story hotel, which is located in the heart of the city’s historic district, features 151 rooms and suites. The property’s 2,765-square-foot Event Room is ideal for conferences and special events, management says. The hotel features the Terrace + Pool, an al fresco setting with intimate seating nooks and private cabanas; a fire pit is also available. The Kitchen’s menu offers regional dishes and culinary traditions; The Wine Bar is also available for private parties. For more information, click here.

M Resort to Open
Las Vegas-based The M Resort, Spa and Casino will open on March 1; the property will feature nine restaurants and five destination bars. Guests can view the Las Vegas Strip through floor-to-ceiling windows; outdoor dining terraces will also be available. Studio B will offer a live-action cooking studio; chefs will demonstrate culinary techniques for guests. The Red Cup Cafe, which will feature 1920s art deco-inspired decor, will be available for intimate gatherings 24 hours daily. The resort will feature more than 92,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. For more information, click here.

Phoenix Convention Center Completes Expansion
Phoenix-based Phoenix Convention Center has completed its 635,000-square-foot North Building; the update is the final phase in the center’s $600 million dollar expansion. The four-level building offers a 45,000-square-foot ballroom and 11 exhibit halls; 56 meeting rooms and 20 climate-controlled loading docks are also available. All pre-function spaces and meeting rooms offer wireless Internet connectivity. The building also features the Metro Marche, which offers six dining venues. For more information, click here.

Product Gallery
Wooden Serving Boards
Melrose Park, Ill.-based American Metalcraft introduces its series of black wooden serving boards; indentations in the boards hold white porcelain sauce cups. The boards are available in five different styles; three types of cups are available. The trays are ideal for dramatic appetizer or dessert presentations, the manufacturer says. The company also offers a square board with four cup indentations; a rectangular board with eight cup indentations is also available.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 101 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

Demountable System for Trucks
Glassboro, N.J.-based Demountable Concepts announces its demountable hybrid system for lower gross, vehicle-weight trucks. With the system, entire orders can be loaded directly into a free-standing demountable body at a location or venue; the empty truck body is then “swapped” with a loaded body. Each truck’s chassis is equipped with a lock-down system that facilitates the mounting and demounting of free-standing cargo bodies. The company has installation and service center throughout North America.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 102 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

Customized Sweets for Parties
New York-based The Perfect Present introduces its S’more Smoochies; the sweet treats are ideal for party favors and gift bags, the manufacturer says. The treats can be customized to match event themes and colors; each one is individually wrapped in a cello bag and ribbon-tied or custom-sealed. Handmade to order, the sweets include signature toppings and edible decorations; a festive “Valentines” s’more is currently available.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 103 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

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