The ceremonial groundbreaking for Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center was held today at 11am on the historic Cleveland Malls. The groundbreaking event featured remarks from civic, business and government leaders and the symbolic shovel ceremony.
Construction began January 3, 2011 and the facility is expected to open in September, 2013. Upon completion, the Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center will include a 100,000 square foot medical mart at the northeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Ontario Street in downtown Cleveland and an adjoining convention center with 230,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. The facility is also set to include more than 92,000 square feet dedicated to meeting rooms and a Grand Ballroom overlooking a picturesque Lake Erie.
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