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FENCETECH'12 Preview Some facts about the Miami Beach Convention Center Location: The Miami Beach Con- vention Center spans four city blocks in the heart of Miami Beach – minutes from Miami International Airport and local hotels – adjacent to the cool Art Deco and South Beach districts – and a short walk to one of America's most spectacular beaches. Designed and constructed in Miami Beach's signa- ture Art Deco motif, this distinctive fa- cility combines plush comfort with convenience and efficiency. Utilities: Floor ports in the exhibi- tion halls are located on 30-foot cen- ters providing connections for electricity, drainage and phone. Com- pressed air and water are located on specific columns. Exhibit Booth Setup: Florida is a right-to-work state; exhibitors' full- time personnel are allowed to install and dismantle within the confines of their booth. Freight Docks: 38 truck bays are evenly distributed at either end of the complex – a critical factor in coordi- nating an efficient and timely move-in and move-out. Services: Complete in-house audio/visual and telecommunication services are available throughout the Miami Beach Convention Center. Care has been taken to fully equip the facil- ity with functional amenities for the handicapped for total accessibility. Shuttling and Parking: An 880- space parking facility is adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, pro- viding easy access and marshalling for shuttling. Additional 2,000-space parking facilities are one block away. Interesting! Green Miami As the only metropolitan area in the United States that borders two na- tional parks – Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west – Greater Miami and the Beaches is positioned at the fore- front of the environmental movement. Here are some of the green initia- tives that Miami's tourism community and local governments have in place. • Miami-Dade's Green Lodging and Restaurant Program focusing on water conservation. • Florida Green Lodging Initiative. Encourages sustainability practices by hotels and restaurants including waste reduction, re-use and recycling, and water conservation. • Miami Climate Action Plan, whose goal is to reduce greenhouse emissions. Business Center: Full services available, offering photocopying, fac- simile, shipping services, secretarial support, computer time rental and of- fice supplies. Concierge Desk: Uniformed hosts provide information on area attractions and restaurant reservations – at no cost. Access: Four drive-in ramps with 35-foot freight doors allow access and egress at grade level. Skywalk: The climate-controlled Skywalk at the Miami Beach Conven- tion Center spans the facility from east to west, providing an unrestricted view of the exhibition space and offering convenient access to the center of the exhibition floor. This information provided by the Miami Beach Convention Center. WORLD FENCE NEWS • DECEMBER 2011 • 45