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Norris Celebrates 20 Years in 2010

David Norris — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

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NORRIS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN 2010

NEW VENUE - HOUSTON/CLEAR LAKE

NORRIS - AROUND THE STATE UPDATE

Norris Celebrates 20 Years in 2010

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Norris Conference Centers, which was founded in 1990 in Austin, Texas.

Since then, our business has grown tremendously—from our initial two-room meeting facility in Austin to five facilities in four cities. Our second facility opened in Houston at Westchase in 1996; San Antonio followed in the fall of 2005, Fort Worth in November 2008, and Houston at CityCentre in May 2009 (see article Five and Fabulous Plus One). We are also very excited to announce the opening of a third Houston location at Clear Lake in early 2011 to better serve the south Houston market (see article New Venue in Houston/Clear Lake).

“From our humble beginnings, we are proud that we now are a significant part of the meetings and events industry in Central Texas,” said Dave Norris, President, Norris Conference Centers. We have definitely become a preferred venue for meeting and event professionals.

Over the years, we have morphed from hosting only day meetings with the introduction of our Red Oak Ballrooms in all of our venues since 2001, with the except of our Houston/Westchase facility. This stratgic move has enabled us to extend our client services in hosting not only our base day meetings, but also high end social events. Annually, Norris hosts over 5,500 meetings, numerous trade shows and hundreds of social events, including holiday parties and wedding receptions.

Touting our ergonomic chairs, Norris’ first advertising campaign began, “You can’t keep your mind awake if your butt’s asleep.” We still believe that today. And think we have not only proved it, but gone beyond it, by the fact that so many of our clients are repeat customers. With our comfortable ergonomic chairs, delicious catering, superior customer service, and beautiful venues, we are able to service clients like no other meeting facility, keeping minds alert, butts awake, stomachs satisfied, and hearts happy.

“We extend our appreciation to all of our clients who have supported us for the past 20 years. We pledge our commitment to continuing to work hard to service them even better in the years to come,” said Norris.

"Our Service Will Exceed Your Expections"

Norris Conference Centers

Austin
512-451-5011

Houston/Westchase
713-780-9300

San Antonio
210-738-0040

Fort Worth
817-289-2400

Houston/CityCentre
713-590-0950

www.norriscenters.com

New Venue in Houston/Clear Lake

Norris Conference Centers is excited to announce the development of a new facility in the Houston/Clear Lake area at Nassau Bay. The new center, expected to open in early 2011, will be similar in design to Norris’ successful Houston/CityCentre facility (see article Five and Fabulous Plus One), with state-of-the-art meeting rooms for day meetings and conferences along with a stylish Red Oak Ballroom for social events.

The facility is part of the Nassau Bay Town Square project, which includes retail stores and office space, and is conveniently located next to City Hall and the Hotel Marriott. It is surrounded by the environs of Baytown, Clear Lake, Pasadena, and Houston, and expects to draw business from these areas and more.

“We look forward to becoming a part of the Clear Lake area business community and the opportunity to serve a new segment of our home Houston area market,” said Dave Norris, President, Norris Conference Centers.

For more information on this venue and/or to start booking an event for 2011, please contact Linda Hampton, Vice President, Norris Conference Centers, at (713) 780-9387.

Five and Fabulous Plus One

Norris Conference Centers is the premier meeting venue for Central Texas boasting five locations with a sixth location set to open in Houston at Clear Lake in 2010/11 (See article New Venue in Houston/Clear Lake). At all our facilities, 2009 was a great year for us, seeing many changes and upgrades that have helped us serve our clients better, with a greater emphasis on customer service and style.

With 20 years of serving the event planning community, Norris’ Austin facility had a great year in 2009, welcoming numerous new clients and expanding relationships with existing ones.

“Our newly re-modeled and completed venue, combined with our outstanding team, make for a space that can’t be beat for versatility, customer service, and professionalism. We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2010!” said Chris Clymer, General Manager, Austin.

The Houston/Westchase venue continues to serve clients seeking to hold day and evening meetings. The venue got a new look in 2009, with new chocolate-brown accented walls to accentuate the space. One client recently called the service at Westchase, “Top notch!”

“We are looking forward to serving our repeat clients and gaining new ones in 2010 with our usual impeccable service, at a venue which gives the customer exactly what they need to hold a great meeting at a competitive price,” said Michelle Page, General Manager, Houston/Westchase.

The San Antonio location, proud to be in its fifth year of business, also made some major improvements last year, including enhancements to the audio & visual systems in both ballrooms.

“We are excited about the new friends and clients we met last year, and our entire staff is optimistic and fired up about the tremendous opportunities in 2010,” said Barry Gilliland, General Manager, San Antonio. A recent client noted that "every time we needed something, they were there to help. I am so grateful to say the word ‘no’ is not in their vocabulary.”

Our Fort Worth facility celebrated its one-year anniversary in October with a successful open house and the return of the Lone Star Film Society’s Lone Star International Film Festival in November.

“Over the past year, we have made some great friends in the Sundance Square neighborhood. We hope to continue to integrate and grow in downtown Fort Worth over the coming years,” said Blake Crane, General Manager, Fort Worth.

Houston/CityCentre, our newest facility, is growing by leaps and bounds and has already hosted hundreds of day meetings and social events for its ever-increasing clientele. The facility was able to showcase its decor at an open house in November with a fully decked-out ballroom, complete with luxurious flower arrangements, festive lighting, and a decadent dessert buffet.

“We are extremely proud of our great new facility at CityCentre and have established some very strong relationships in a short time. I am very fortunate that we have a tremendous team in place,” said Darin Kelley, General Manager, Houston/CityCentre.

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12-Feb-10 10:00 AM

Green Planning: Events and Meetings

David Norris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The following presentation is a great guide to sustainable/green meeting planning.

Green Planning: Events and Meetings Part I

Green Planning: Events and Meetings Part II

Green Planning: Events and Meetings Part III

9-Nov-09 9:00 AM

Conference Call

David Norris — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

4-Aug-09 3:00 PM

A Houston Hook-Up: Norris Conference Centers & New Boutique Hotel Brand

David Norris — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

CityCentre Houston, an innovative mixed-use development in Houston, Texas that features high-end, unique retail, gourmet dining and entertainment venues now boasts a conference center hooked up to a new boutique hotel. Norris Conference Centers – Houston/CityCentre, which opened in mid-May, a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will service the meeting and event needs of Hotel Sorella.

The 244-room, luxury Hotel Sorella, scheduled to open in mid-to-late Summer, will serve as the flagship for the Sorella brand, a new hospitality concept from Valencia Group. Hotel highlights include dramatic, residential-style guestrooms with dark hardwoods floors; a European-style bar featuring a central fireplace, active seating and starlit ceiling; Café Rosé and Bistro Alex; and rooftop pool, spa and health club. The Norris Conference Centers – Houston/CityCentre is attached to the Hotel Sorella via an enclosed sky bridge. "The Hotel Sorella brand was conceived to work within the framework of a mixed-use environment, and the relationship with Norris Conference Centers is one of several amenities that will create dynamic experiences for guests and meeting planners who will have the best of everything in one place, but not under the confines of one roof," said Ryan Gullion, General Manager, Hotel Sorella.

"The premier CityCentre site and partnership with Hotel Sorella was a unique opportunity for us to take our nearly 20 years of experience in the meetings, events and corporate training industry to create a one-of-a-kind flagship venue," said David Norris, President/Founder, Norris Conference Centers.

A regional chain of stand-alone conference centers that started in 1990, the Texas-based Norris Conference Centers owns and manages a cluster of meeting venues in the Lone Star State, including Norris Conference Centers - Austin, Norris Conference Centers - Houston/Westchase, Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio and Norris Conference Centers - Fort Worth. According to David Norris, while each of his conference centers has close relationships with specific hotels, the CityCentre location is "our first connected partner. The sky-bridge is a very short walk, and meeting attendees exit straight out of the hotel on the second level. The décor is the same. The whole experience is very seamless."

The Norris Conference Centers – Houston/CityCentre features an expansive foyer and pre-function space as well as three state-of-the-art meeting space: the 3,000-square-foot Pecan, 1,700-square-foot Live Oak and 5,000-square foot Magnolia, all including ergonomic seating, full spectrum lighting, soundproofing and individual thermostats. However, the highlight of the Norris Conference – Houston/CityCentre is sure to be the Red Oak Ballroom, one of the more well known facets of the Norris Conference Centers. Approximately 7,700 square feet, the exquisitely appointed Red Oak Ballroom is a distinctive space within every Norris Conference Center. This Texas-renowned event setting is divisible into two smaller function rooms and will support seated lunches and dinners up to 500 guests. In addition, variety of catering options is available for Norris/Sorella meeting attendees.

One of the handful of new conference centers (or meeting venue of any category) opening in in the current slow economy, David Norris is optimistic about the market position of his new Houston location. "In 2000, we opened Norris Conference Centers – Austin, which had a high profile with technology companies. Then we had the dot-com bust. We learned to diversify our marketing to other types of associations and industries. With The Norris Conference Centers – Houston/CityCentre we are already diversified because the type of clientele interested in Hotel Sorrel will add to our market."

In addition, the more symbiotic relationship with this lodging provider could likewise enhance the appeal of The Norris Conference Centers – Houston/CityCentre. "Obviously, we have hotel partners. But, this is the first one where the meeting space appears as an extension of the hotel and that is in our favor," said David Norris.

19-May-09 12:00 PM

Norris Conference Centers opens in CityCentre

David Norris — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Norris Conference Centers has opened in CityCentre — the 1.8 million-square-foot mixed-use development that replaced the old Town & Country Mall.

The 30,000-square-foot conference center operation offers eight meeting rooms that range in size from 1,700 square feet to 7,700 square feet. Each sound-proofed room has ergonomic seating, individual room thermostats and full spectrum lighting.

The business, which also offers menu and beverage service, is one of five Norris Conference Center locations in central Texas.

Norris is the latest business to debut in the CityCentre project in West Houston at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8. The $500 million venture is under development by Houston-based Midway Cos.

Office space, stores, restaurants, residential units and a hotel are in various stages at CityCentre.

8-May-09 2:00 PM

Norris News

David Norris — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Norris News

HO HO - OH NO

Event Planning Is A SNAP

Norris - Around The State Update

Planning A Company Holiday Party?

December may seem like a long time away, but historically, most properties begin booking holiday celebrations in early January; and by mid July, a number of venues are already booked. The Red Oak Ballrooms, with locations in Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth are no different and they are booking fast for corporate holiday
celebrations. With limited weekend dates between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, coupled with economic concerns, here are a few suggestions you might consider:

Host a weeknight gathering:

Venues may provide lower rates on Tuesday – Thursday evening events vs. Friday and Saturday parties.

Host a company luncheon:

Consider a special workday luncheon, that won’t require additional expenses for families needing babysitters. It’s a great way to celebrate – especially on a Friday.

Host a Saturday afternoon family celebration:

Make it a family friendly celebration by inviting employees and their families to a mid day luncheon – consider a visit from Santa, making it fun for all.

For more ideas and booking information, please contact us at www.norriscenters.com or phone the venue in your city:

Red Oak Ballroom – Austin 512-451-3700
Red Oak Ballroom – San Antonio 210-731-0645
Red Oak Ballroom – Fort Worth 817-349-6405

“Complete Meeting Guide” & Presentation Update:

Since being introduced in late fall 2007 – over 2,000 copies of the “Complete Resource Guide for the Professional Meeting & Event Planner” have been distributed. Most recently, we presented at the SGMP (Society Of Governmental Meeting Professionals) Annual Education Conference. The seminar drew in 87 attendees in Dallas, and 128 guides were dispersed. Over the past months, many organizations have requested private presentations for their experienced, as well as their new meeting planners. They recognize the value of effective event planning and the benefits identify industry trends and tips to save money and ensure successful/productive events.

Now in its second revision, the "Complete Meeting Guide" offers insight into event planning such as suggestions on:

Tips on selecting an event appropriate venue

Worksheets to assist in budgeting for an event
Recommendations on food service
Hints on ways to control meal expenses
And much more…..

Upgrades in the newest version include current topics such as how to host "green meetings," and the hiring of musical talent.

To schedule a private “Complete Meeting Guide” presentation, call or email Linda Hampton. Linda has over 20 years of event experience and is ready to share her knowledge with your team. She can be reached at 713-780-9387 or email her at l.hampton@norriscenters.com

Remember, all who attend the presentation, which can range from a three-hour seminar to a 45-minute overview, receive a complimentary copy of the guide.

Norris Conference Centers – Austin
Our team in Austin is excited about their move into their newly remodeled facility, located in the same great location, with the same great access and free parking. We are anticipating a busy fall with a number of our key clients rushing in to book both their day meetings and holiday celebrations. Call now to ensure your dates.

Norris Conference Centers – Houston
As we continue to finalize plans for our second Norris Center in Houston, we are excited about our working relationship with Hotel Sorella, which is part of the Hotel Valencia family of boutique hotels. We are currently booking events at the Norris Conference Centers - CityCentre for early spring of 2009.

Norris Conference Centers – San Antonio
San Antonio is now well established in the SA market – and road construction around the property has been completed. With new exit ramps open from Loop 410 and IH-10, our clients are finding that access to our facility
is much improved. This venue continues to be a great location for small trade shows, special corporate and personal celebrations and corporate day meetings.

Norris Conference Centers – Fort Worth
As prior emails and press releases have indicated, our Fort Worth project is well under construction with target move in scheduled for September. Our day meeting calendar is already filling up and we are currently working with a number of companies interested in holiday celebrations. We encourage you to give us a call so we can host your next event.

29-Sep-08 10:00 AM

Avoiding the 4 a.m. “OMG” Moments

David Norris — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

By: Linda Hampton, CMP

Let’s face it; as event planners, we have all had these moments. Your eyes pop open, you glance at the clock, its four a.m. and your all of a sudden worried that you’ve forgotten to: sign the contract for your event next week, confirm the speaker, book the flights, order the name badges, or some other neurotic / paranoid detail.

For those that are diligent, you might even get out of bed and check your files or your computer. However, if you are like me, you will convince yourself that by simply writing a note in the glow of your alarm clock, you can stop worrying and go back to sleep. Of course, if you’re again, like me, you will just lie there obsessing on this and all the other details you might have forgotten.

I’m not saying that structure and diligence will prevent all of these “OMG” moments from happening, but applying adequate structure and being disciplined to implement it on a consistent basis, can assist. With 20 plus years of experience in event planning, I have created a simple checklist to assist in confirming that all the details necessary to execute a successful event have been addressed. The obvious objective is to keep details that I can control under control, then those last minute surprises, which there always are, will be easier to deal with. Over the years, I have proven to myself, that this structure would help ensure no detail is overlooked and as with most structures, I’ve found that the old KISS rule (keep it simple silly) was the best approach.

The checklist I started with has been modified and updated frequently. Keeping your structure evergreen is critical as times and responsibilities change. For example, ten years ago, I would not have been responsible for making sure participants with food allergies were accommodated. However, I now have an area on my checklist to ensure I have made arrangements for sharing the ingredients of menu items, so guests with food allergies are well informed.

More recently, I have added new items for consideration regarding “green meetings” allowing me to be more environmentally conscious of my meeting choices. This includes areas such as selecting a venue that recycles materials to taking into consideration the “carbon footprint” associated with an event and making modifications to be more environmentally friendly, where possible.

As either a seasoned event planner or a beginner, there are a variety of resources available to assist you in creating your own checklists from publications to seminars. Resources available at sgmp.org may offer information and some may event offer basic checklists for you to copy and begin using today. If you would like copies of checklists I’ve created to assist in event planning, don’t hesitate to contact me.

As you know, the hard part is making sure you follow the structure. Even after planning thousands of events, remind yourself daily that your last successful event is only that. Your future success is based on your ability to discipline yourself again and again to follow the steps and not assume you now have enough experience to wing it.

So next time your eyes pop open at 4am, smile to yourself, knowing you have all the details covered and roll over for a few more hours of well deserved rest.

Biography:

Linda Hampton, CMP - is part owner of Norris Conference Centers, which began in Austin Texas in 1990.

Linda has a BS in education from Baylor, an MBA from Texas State University and a Masters in Leadership Development from UT- Austin.

Prior to her career with Norris, Linda spent a number of years planning and hosting numerous events during her employment with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. Linda also spent three years as the Show Director - for the Austin Boat Show.

With over 20 years of event planning & hosting experience, combined with “lessons learned” while hosting over 30,000 meetings and conferences and an additional 3,000 plus social events at Norris facilities, Linda has a wealth of industry knowledge.

This experience, along with the combined experience and insight of the staff at Norris Conference Centers, has been consolidated into "The Complete Resource Guide for the Professional Meeting and Event Planner" - which is full of practical tools such as checklists, recommendations and a glossary of terms to assist both the experienced and novice planner when coordinating an event. To inquire about copies of “The Complete Resource Guide” and/or information regarding speaking engagements please contact Linda Hampton at 713-780-9387 or l.hampton@norriscenters.com

29-Sep-08 10:00 AM

Fort Worth One-Year Anniversary

noemail@norriscenters.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

This month, Norris management, staff, and clients will celebrate the one-year anniversary of NCC Fort Worth. The new Fort Worth conference center and Red Oak Ballroom, located in Forth Worth’s revitalized and trendy Sundance Square district, opened its doors in November of last year with a goal towards becoming part of the burgeoning community.

“Even with the difficult economy right now, we are more convinced that ever that the Fort Worth market is a great fit for us and our business model,” said Dave Norris, President, Norris Conference Centers.

“Over the past year, we have made some great friends in the Sundance neighborhood. We hope to continue to integrate and grow in downtown Fort Worth over the coming years,” said Blake Crane, General Manager, Fort Worth.

The facility recently christened a new entrance and awning, which welcomes passersby to its interior with the Norris signature teal color. “Definitely worth the wait!” said Jim Cone, Vice President, Norris Conference Centers.

Norris’ Fort Worth venue is a great place to hold a variety of events from day meetings and conferences to bar mitzvahs and weddings in its Red Oak Ballroom. Last year, Fort Worth successfully hosted the Lone Star Film Society’s Lone Star International Film Festival. This year, the five-day festival will take place November 11-15, and feature a selection of narrative, documentary, feature, and short films from around the world, as the eclectic and artsy gather to meet and greet in Norris’ spacious and elegant viewing rooms.

“We have enjoyed being part of the Sundance community for the last year. We have an excellent staff and facility and look forward to growing our business in the years to come,” said Cone.

San Antonio Entering Fifth Year of Business

noemail@norriscenters.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

With four successful years behind it, Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio facility is excited to enter its fifth year of business and will continue to serve its growing clientele in the San Antonio community with incomparable customer service and a commitment to excellence. “San Antonio has proven to be a great market for us, for both day meeting and social events. We have an excellent team in place, and have established mutually beneficial relationships with many high quality, steady, repeat clients. This will provide a solid platform for us to continue to grow and further serve the San Antonio market,” said Dave Norris, President, Norris Conference Centers. “When I first came on board, in early 2006, there were a lot of opportunities for growth. We’ve developed a great team. We started out as a completely unknown entity and over the years have grown tremendously due to the offsite meeting and event professional members of San Antonio embracing our...

Avoiding the 4 a.m. OMG Moments

noemail@norriscenters.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:00:00 GMT

By: Linda Hampton, CMP Let’s face it; as event planners, we have all had these moments. Your eyes pop open, you glance at the clock, its four a.m. and your all of a sudden worried that you’ve forgotten to: sign the contract for your event next week, confirm the speaker, book the flights, order the name badges, or some other neurotic / paranoid detail. For those that are diligent, you might even get out of bed and check your files or your computer. However, if you are like me, you will convince yourself that by simply writing a note in the glow of your alarm clock, you can stop worrying and go back to sleep. Of course, if you’re again, like me, you will just lie there obsessing on this and all the other details you might have forgotten. I’m not saying that structure and diligence will prevent all of these OMG moments from happening, but applying adequate structure and being disciplined to implement it on a consistent basis, can assist. With 20 plus years of experience in...

The Complete Resource Guide for Event Planning

noemail@norriscenters.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Recently revised and updated, the Complete Resource
Guide for Meeting and Event Planning has been in great
demand. Currently, Norris has distributed over 1,000
copies of the "Complete Resource Guide."

Additionally, we have provided complimentary presentations
for over 15 different private companies and professional
organizations since mid November 2007.  This includes various International Association of Administrative Professional
organizations across Central Texas.

The "Complete Resource Guide" is designed to assist the
novice meeting planner while providing tips on saving time and
money for the experienced event planner. I a recent conversation regarding the “guide”, Ms. Hampton commented, "I have been
thrilled with the reception of this product and know we are
providing a useful tool to assist our client, the event/meeting planner."

To organize a complimentary presentation for your company or organization, please contact Linda Hampton via phone at
713-780-9387 or email her at l.hampton@norriscenters.com

All meeting attendees receive complementary copies of the guide.

Norris Centers Austin- Remodeling Update

noemail@norriscenters.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Our new Austin facility is on track for opening in June, 2008.

Our final floorplans have been approved and permits are in. Within the next few business days, the hammers will begin swinging as we build-out our new facility, right next to where we have been serving our clients for over six years.

The new facility will offer the same great service including our excellent catering and state of the art audio visual equipment along with some great upgrades. We will now feature a 4,800 sq. ft., column free Red Oak Ballroom for larger meetings and social events.

As the rooms take shape, we will be extending an invitation to come by for a fun “hard hat” tour to get an “insiders” view of our new space.

Keep a look out for this event and future updates, including our grand opening that will occur in mid August.

For additional information don’t hesitate to call our Austin team at 512-451-5011, visit our website @ www.norriscenters.com or call on the corporate office at 713-780-9387.

Norris Expansion Plans for 2008

noemail@norriscenters.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Adding to our successes in Austin, Houston and San Antonio – Norris will be adding a conference center in downtown Fort Worth in the fall of 2008.

Norris Conference Centers - Fort Worth will feature eleven meeting rooms and will be located in beautiful Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. In addition to offering executive level meeting space, NCC-Fort Worth will also feature 3,000 sq. ft. and 5,000 sq. ft. Red Oak Ballrooms for social events similar to our ballrooms in San Antonio and Austin.

We are currently booking events for September 2008 and beyond. For additional information, please phone Linda Hampton at 713-780-9307 or contact her via email at l.hampton@norriscenters.com

At CityCentre Houston, we will be opening our full service conference center, which will be connected to a full service hotel. CityCentre is a new 37-acre multi-use development located at the intersection of IH10 and west Sam Houston Tollway.  This project is scheduled for a late 2008 opening.

Dave Norris expressed his excitement when asked about their 2008 expansion plans, "We have been diligently working on finding the perfect locations for expanding our business and are thrilled with the locations we have selected to expand into."

Keep a look out for additional information to be forthcoming on these and other Norris projects.

10-Year Lease Opens Door to Sundance Square

noemail@norriscenters.com — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

10-Year Lease Opens Door to Sundance Square By Connie Gore by GlobeSt.com Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - FORT WORTH-Playing a hunch that a three-way deal could be struck, Johnny Campbell, president and CEO of Sundance Square, has persuaded AMC Entertainment Inc. to eliminate one of two CBD theaters and backfilled it before it could close. The bet has paid off with a 10-year lease for a 40,000-sf stand-alone conference center. My hunch just kind of stemmed out of watching the theater business, Campbell says. He says three-way negotiations often can be difficult. This one was a pleasure, he says. Our relationship with AMC has been very good. The inbound tenant for 304 Houston St. is Houston-based Norris Training Systems Inc., which has been scouring the city for a location nearly 18 months. ...

Exit AMC Sundance 11 Theatres, enter Norris Conference Centers

noemail@norriscenters.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Exit AMC Sundance 11 Theatres, enter Norris Conference Centers BY MICHAEL H. PRICE January 07, 2008 Fulfilling a retrofitting possibility first pondered during the late 1990s by Sundance Square Management, longtime downtown movie operator AMC Entertainment has shuttered its Sundance 11 Theatres on Houston Street in order to open the property to a conversion by Norris Conference Centers of Houston and Austin. AMC Entertainment Inc., meanwhile, said it will bolster its downtown presence with AMC Palace 9 Theatres on East Third Street. Employees at the Houston Street address have been encouraged to interview at AMC Palace 9 or other AMC theatres, said corporate spokesman Andy DiOrio at AMC’s Kansas City, Mo., headquarters. The Jan. 6 closing of the Sundance 11 reduces by more than half the number of AMC screens in Fort Worth. In what Sundance Square President and CEO Johnny Campbell termed a joint commitment to maximize the potential of the Palace, the entertainment...

NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTERS TO OPEN FACILITY IN SUNDANCE SQUARE

noemail@norriscenters.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTERS TO OPEN FACILITY IN SUNDANCE SQUARE Facility to Support Need for Specialized Meeting and Convention Space in Fort Worth FORT WORTH, Texas (January 7, 2008) – Norris Conference Centers and Sundance Square have finalized a deal that will bring the conference facilities to downtown Fort Worth in the location occupied by AMC Sundance 11 on Houston Street. AMC Entertainment Inc. will continue to operate in Sundance Square, consolidating its operations into AMC Palace 9 on East 3rd Street. The addition of Norris Conference Center greatly expands our services in Sundance Square, said Johnny Campbell, President and CEO of Sundance Square. SundanceSquare will now have premium space and services for meetings, seminars, expos, training, and...

Just Released - NCC Resource Guide

noemail@norriscenters.com — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Just Released - Norris Conference Centers - 2008 Complete Resource Guide for Meeting & Event Planning The preliminary releases have received very positive reviews from Meeting & Event Planners from around the state. See how you can receive your free copy below. What an excellent resource guide for the event planner! Celia Lozenski, Regional Executive Administrator, RE/MAX Texas Meeting planners love its coverage of the traditional, plus emerging issues in meeting planning, while maintaining its ease of use. The Guide is designed to assist the new meeting planner as well as provide important tools the experienced meeting planner will also find helpful. The new release also includes an expanded glossary, providing an up-to-date reference for the latest technical and industry terminology. We have reviewed the Guide and believe that it is both informative and complete ...

Testimonials

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:59:11 GMT

I'm so happy to have booked at the Houston/CityCentre venue. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it last year! Valerie Rios (bride) I have worked with Norris Conference Centers for several months now. I have found them to be quite responsive and competitive and their conference facilities are outstanding. More importantly, my clients loved their attention to detail. Cecil Burdick, Director - Global Accounts HelmsBriscoe Everything was perfect for the Junior Girls' Dance. The kids loved it! Thank you so much for all of your help; it was all great! Renee Kight Best conference center we have worked with! They were eager to help us with all requests. Also, this was the best food we have had since I've been in this role. Jan Bell Eaton Corp. You are rock stars at the Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio! Excellent customer service! Collin Noe, Trainer Eaton Corp. Norris Conference Centers - San Antonio did an awesome job. I'd definitely want to go back there....

HelmsBriscoe

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:08:17 GMT

I hope you will take a minute to learn more about Norris Conference Centers (NCC) and how we might create a dynamic partnership. Feel free to browse our web page and get to know our state-of-the-art meeting facilities and our growing company. One key benefit that sets us apart from other venues is that we offer a 10% commission on both room fees and food & beverage services. An average invoice for a two-day meeting at Norris Conference Centers is $ 5,500. Of course commission on this would be an additional $500 – on top of any overnight accommodation commission being paid. Although NCC does do not offer on-site overnight accommodations, we work closely with hotel properties either on-site or within a quarter mile radius of all our venues. To provide you a tad more history on us, we started our business in Austin, Texas, in March 1990, in a small two-room facility. Since then, we have grown tremendously to encompass locations throughout Central Texas in Austin, Houston...

Red Oak Ballroom Fort Worth - Corporate Celebrations

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:56:23 GMT

The Red Oak Ballroom - Fort Worth A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care 817-289-2403 We like to think we're the best at what we do. And with nearly two decades of hosting events at our venues, we've found a lot of other people who agree with us. They notice the difference from the moment they're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. They tell us how comfortable they feel sitting down with a staff member and a cup of coffee to talk. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more that they tell us our exceptional service is flexible and accommodating. We've hosted hundreds of parties: Holiday Celebrations Fund Raisers Award Banquets Anniversary Parties Retirement Parties From intimate events of 150, or a grand reception of up to 600 guests. Enter our Red Oak Ballrooms and you'll find...

Red Oak Ballroom Fort Worth - Special Celebrations

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:55:37 GMT

Bar or Bat Mitzvahs - Debuts - Quinceaneras - Anniversaries - Bridal & Baby Showers Celebrating Your Special Celebration 817-289-2403 With all the great wonders that come with becoming an adult, nothing is more significant than celebrating your Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Quinceanera, Debut or other special occasions. And with nearly two decades of hosting special events at our venues, we've found a lot of other young adults who agree that the Red Oak Ballroom is the perfect venue for your special day. No matter what the occasion is for your special family celebration, you will notice the difference from the moment you are greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and elegant surroundings. You will discover how comfortable you feel sitting down with an associate to have a conversation about your dreams related to this event. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more when our...

Red Oak Ballroom Fort Worth - Wedding Receptions

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:54:49 GMT

The Red Oak Ballroom - Fort Worth A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care 817-289-2403 We like to think we're the best at what we do. And with nearly two decades of hosting events at our venues, we've found a lot of other people who agree with us. They notice the difference from the moment they're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. They tell us how comfortable they feel sitting down with a staff member and a cup of coffee to talk. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more that they tell us our exceptional service is flexible and accommodating. We've hosted hundreds of wedding receptions and would welcome the opportunity to assist you with your special day. From intimate events of 50, or a grand reception up to 250. Make it a swanky cocktail reception, or a five-course dinner pulled off with elegance and sophistication....

Red Oak Ballroom - Fort Worth

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:53:46 GMT

Map - Floor Plan Level 2 - Floor Plan Level 3 - Menus - Contact Us The Red Oak Ballroom - Fort Worth A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care Welcome to the Red Oak Ballroom As you enter our venue, notice the difference from the moment you're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and elegant surroundings. Now, enter our Red Oak Ballroom A or Red Oak Ballroom B and you'll find a neutral color palate and various lighting choices to transform the space into an event that's truly yours. Click the link for more information about our Wedding Receptions. The Ballroom is designed to host: Wedding Receptions Quinceaneras Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Anniversary Parties Special Celebrations Make it a swanky cocktail reception, or a five-course dinner pulled off with elegance and sophistication. Tell us your dream, your vision, your needs and you'll discover why most of the people who walk through our doors were told by...

Red Oak Ballroom San Antonio - Corporate Celebrations

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:51:29 GMT

The Red Oak Ballroom - San Antonio A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care 210-731-0645 We like to think we're the best at what we do. And with nearly two decades of hosting events at our venues, we've found a lot of other people who agree with us. They notice the difference from the moment they're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. They tell us how comfortable they feel sitting down with a staff member and a cup of coffee to talk. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more that they tell us our exceptional service is flexible and accommodating. We've hosted hundreds of parties: Holiday Celebrations Fund Raisers Award Banquets Anniversary Parties Retirement Parties From intimate events of 50, or a grand reception of up to 800 guests. Enter our Red Oak Ballrooms and you'll find a neutral color palate and various lighting...

Red Oak Ballroom San Antonio - Quinceaneras

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:50:36 GMT

Bar or Bat Mitzvahs - Debuts - Quinceaneras - Anniversaries - Bridal & Baby Showers Celebrating Your Special Celebration 210-731-0645 With all the great wonders that come with becoming an adult, nothing is more significant than celebrating your Quinceanera, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or Debut. And with nearly two decades of hosting special events at our venues, we've found a lot of other young adults who agree that the Red Oak Ballroom is the perfect venue for your special day. You will notice the difference from the moment you are greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. You will discover how comfortable you feel sitting down with an associate to have a conversation about your dreams related to this event. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more when our customers tell us, the reason...

Red Oak Ballroom San Antonio - Wedding Receptions

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:09 GMT

The Red Oak Ballroom - San Antonio A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care 210-731-0645 We like to think we're the best at what we do. And with nearly two decades of hosting events at our venues, we've found a lot of other people who agree with us. They notice the difference from the moment they're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. They tell us how comfortable they feel sitting down with a staff member and a cup of coffee to talk. We like that each person feels welcomed at the Red Oak Ballroom, and we like even more that they tell us our exceptional service is flexible and accommodating. We've hosted hundreds of wedding receptions and welcome the opportunity to assist you with your special day. From intimate events of 50, or a grand reception up to 800. Make it a swanky cocktail reception, or a five-course dinner pulled off with elegance and...

Red Oak Ballroom San Antonio

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:48:02 GMT

Map - Floorplan - Menus - Contact Us The Red Oak Ballroom - San Antonio A perfect balance of elegance, comfort and care Welcome to the Red Oak Ballroom As you enter our venue, notice the difference from the moment you're greeted in our chic, expansive foyers, styled with natural stone floors and wall waterfalls. Now, enter our Red Oak Ballrooms and you'll find a neutral color palate and various lighting choices to transform the space into an event that's truly yours. Click the link for more information about our Wedding Receptions. The Ballroom is designed to host: Wedding Receptions Quinceaneras Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Anniversary Parties Special Celebrations Make it a swanky cocktail reception, or a five-course dinner pulled off with elegance and sophistication. Tell us your dream, your vision, your needs and you'll discover why most people who walk through our doors were told by a friend to come see us first. Just ask. At the Red Oak...

Survey from Norris Conference Centers

noemail@norriscenters.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 14-May-08 1:00 PM
Expiration Date: 12-Aug-08 1:00 PM
Thank you for taking time to respond to this brief (5 question) survey on your experience with Norris Conference Centers or Red Oak Ballroom.

Survey from Norris Conference Centers

noemail@norriscenters.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Survey from Norris Conference Centers

noemail@norriscenters.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives: Thank you for taking time to respond to this brief (5 question) survey on your experience with Norris Conference Centers or Red Oak Ballroom.

Release Date: 26-Feb-08 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 26-May-08 2:00 PM
Thank you for taking time to respond to this brief (5 question) survey on your experience with Norris Conference Centers or Red Oak Ballroom.

Survey from Norris Conference Centers

noemail@norriscenters.com — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:00:00 GMT

Objectives: Untitled Document


	Survey from Norris Conference Centers Thank you for taking time to respond to this brief (5 question) survey on your experience with Norris Conference Centers or Red Oak Ballroom.