Meeting Planner Web

8/6/2019 Meeting Planner Web

1/40

MEETING PLANNER GUIDE

MEETING/EVENT HUB OFNORTH LOUISIANA

1-20 between Jackson and Shreveport2000 Hotel Rooms, over 70 Local Restaurants,

Endless Shopping and Fun


2/40


3/40

meetings that. . .MEETINGS THAT. . .INSPIRE!

EDUCATE!

PRODUCE!

ARE FUN!

ARE IN. . .


4/40

MONROE-WEST MONRO

a place where people meet!


5/40

INTRODUCTIONG R E E T I N G S !

Host your event in Monroe-West Monroe, the Meeting/Event Hub of North Louisiana. With our convenientlocation on I-20 between Jackson and Shreveport, this area is the prime spot for your next event. We offer a host

of facilities that are ready to accommodate the most intimate of gatherings or even your large conference. And w2000 hotel rooms, over 70 local restaurants and many shopping choices, Monroe-West Monroe has what you neto make your next meeting a success.

P L A N N I N G S E R V I C E SThe Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a variety of services to help you plan yourmeeting or convention. If you block 50 or more hotel rooms, we will provide:

Personalized AssistanceAttendance BuilderPublicitySite VisitsHotel Leads ServiceFormal Bid InvitationPromotional AssistanceWelcome PacketsName BadgesWelcome BoothRegistration Assistance

Please contact our Convention Sales Team for more information about the services we offer.

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

CONVENTION FACILITIES

MONROE CIVIC CENTERWEST MONROE CONVENTION CENTERTHE ATRIUM HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTERHOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITESHILTON GARDEN INN

1-67-8

9-1011-1213-14

MEETING FACILITIESHOTELS WITH MEETING SPACERESTAURANTS WITH MEETING SPACEOTHER MEETING FACILITIES

1516-1819-20

ATTRACTIONS 21MUSEUMS & ART GALLERIES, SPORTS, SHOPPING, THEARTS, GOLF, AND OUTDOORS

LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

NATIONAL MAPTRANSPORTATION PROVIDERSLOCAL MAP

222324

ACCOMMODATIONS 25-28

CONVENTION & BUSINESS SERVICESBUSINESS SERVICES

CATERING SERVICESEVENT SERVICES

29-30

31-3233

601 Constitution Drive - West Monroe, LA -P.O. Box 1436 - West Monroe, LA - 712Phone: (318) 387-5691

Toll Free: (800) 843-1872Fax: (318) 324-1752

[email protected]

**The information in this guide was provided byindividual businesses and cannot be guaranteedto include all available facilities and information.If you have questions about the listings, pleasecontact us.


6/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTER

The largest meeting facility in Northeast Louisiana, spanning 31 acres, is the Monroe Civic Center.As a full-service, multi-purpose facility, it features a variety of options to suit your meeting needs.

Throughout the year many events are held in the Monroe Civic Center including conventions, tradeshows and other events. The W.L. Jack Howard Theatre hosts several touring Broadway musicals eachyear, as well as other productions and concerts.

With easy access from Interstate 20, it is a quick drive from any of the area hotels. The MonroeRegional Airport and Highway 165 are also a short drive via Interstate 20. The convenient locationand variety of offerings make the Monroe Civic Center the place for your upcoming events.


7/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTERC O M P L E X

Q U I C K F A C T S

22,000 square foot convention center with15 meeting rooms and multiple layoutoptions14,000 square foot conference hall, whichseats 1,000 and may be divided into smaller

rooms46,025 square foot arena with stadium styleseating for 7,600Theatre is equipped with a state of the artsound system and seats over 2,000 with anorchestra and two balconies.30,000 square foot equestrian pavilion with76 permanent commercial stalls and otheramenities

C O N T AC T I N F O R M A T I O N

Phone: (318) 329-2225

Address: 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroewww.ci.monroe.la.us/civiccenter.php


8/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTERC O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R

RO O M D I M E N S I O N S S Q . F T. C L A S S RO O M T H E AT

All individuals(except Louisiana)

30x30 900 35 65

Two adjoining 60x30 1,800 85 150

Four adjoining 60x60 3,600 175 350

Louisiana 45x30 1,350 75 150

As a state-of-the-art facility locatedon the Monroe Civic Centerproperty, the MonroeConvention Center serves asan ideal place for meetings,banquets, luncheons,conventions, conferences andtrade shows.

The facility consists of over22,000 square feet and hasa variety of layouts available.Your group has the optionof anything from six largerooms to 15 smaller breakout rooms.Each room is equipped with individualtemperature control, variable lighting,sound systems, telephone, cable and

computer connections.

When using the Convention Center, youcan easily access other areas of the CivicCenter via a climate controlled corridor.The interior corridor provides additionalexhibit space.

E A C H R O O M C O N T A I N S :

Individual temperature controlVariable lightingSound systemsTelephoneCableComputer connections


9/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTERC O N F E R E N C E H A L L

D I M E N S I O N S S Q . F T. C L A S S RO O M T H E AT R EB A N Q U E T

R O U N D8 F T .

B A N Q U E TB O O T H S( 1 0 X 1 0 )

All 141x99 13,999 500 1,500 860 1,050 82

LargeEast

83x99 8,217 280 900 420 780 47

LargeWest

83x99 8,217 380 950 500 610 49

SmallEast 58x99 5,742 160 520 280 350 38

SmallWest

58x99 5,742 160 640 360 440 34

One of the three main buildings of the Civic Center is the 14,000 square foot Conference Hall. When using thisfacility, your group will have the option of dividing the Banquet Room into six sections.

The banquet area is located adjacent to the full-service kitchen. Catering is available from several local establishmenfor your banquet or luncheon needs.

The banquet hall is complete with a stage and audiovisual systems. Telephone service is available at your request.


10/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTERA R E N A

R O O M D I M E N S I O N S S Q . F T. T H E AT R E C O N C E RTB A N Q U E T

R O U N DB A N Q U E T

8 F T.B O O T H S

( 1 0 X 9 )

Lobby 53x73 3,869 275 - 170 200 18

Floor 106x230 24,380 - 5,600 1,250 1,500 152

VIP Room 29x32 928 50 - 26 26 -

NorthConcourse

20x304 6,080 - - - - 21

WestConcourse

24x234 5,616 - - - - 12

SouthConcourse

20x304 6,080 - - - - 21

The Arena provides 46,025 square feet of exhibit space and has seating for 7,600.Many events can be held in the Arena, including concerts, large banquets, basketball,circuses, ice events, trade shows and rodeos.


11/40

MONROE CIVIC CENTERT H E A T R E

A R E AN U M B E R O F

S E A T S

Orchestra 1,384

1st Balcony 448

2ndBalcony

412

Total 2,244

The W.L. Jack HowardTheatre offers:

a 73 x 46 stagestage is equipped with 54sets of scenery lightsFull DMX controlled stalighting

32 channel sound system

E Q U E S T R I A N P A V I L I O NA R E A S I Z E / S E AT I N G

Permanent stalls 76

Seating 400

Arena 225x125

Covered Warm-up 80x150

Available Stalls 200

Concession Stand 1

Pavilion125x240

(30,00 sq. ft.)

The Equestrian Pavilion features a separatewarm-up arena and trailer parking equipped witelectricity and other amenities.


12/40

WEST MONROECONVENTION CENTER

This recently renovated multifunction facility lies in the center of West Monroe. Whether you wantto rent the entire building or just a room, the Convention Center can accommodate your group withthree conference halls, two dining rooms and a state-of-the-art executive board room.

Over thirty restaurants, nine hotels and many shopping opportunities are within a short drive. Tradeshows, weddings, receptions, banquets and cultural events are hosted in the Convention Centerthroughout the year. For your convenience, the in-house catering staff will service your dining needs.

The experienced staff offers event planning and promotional services to make sure your event is asuccess.


13/40

WEST MONROECONVENTION CENTER

R O O M D I M E N S I O N S C L A S S RO O M R E C E P T I O N T H E A T R E B A N Q U E T

East/West Hall 49x79x18 80 400 400 150-250

Center Hall 62x73x18 80 450 500 250-300

Entire Hall 160x79x18 240 1,250 1,300 900-1,100

Ouachita Room 52x32x10 60 100 120 80-110

Trenton Room 36x25x10 40 80 80 40-60

Board Room 13x21x10 10 - 18 -

Q U I C K F A C T S

3 conference halls which can becombined into one or two diningareas and an executive board room3 meeting rooms available forbreakout sessionsEntire building, including lobby, isavailable for rentWireless internet service on the

premises is providedAudiovisual equipment, staging anrisers are available for rentFull service catering is providedConference hall and lobby canaccommodate up to 100 8x10exhibitor spaces

C O N T AC T I N F O R M A T I O N

Phone: (318) 396-5000Address: 910 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe


14/40

THE ATRIUM HOTELA N D C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R

The Atrium is located in mid-town Monroe, the hub of the business and professional centers. Eightmeeting rooms with over 5,100 square feet of flexible space are available for your groups needs.

Full service catering is provided and the professional staff is happy to help you plan meals to fit anybudget. The Brandy House, The Atriums in-house restaurant, can provide you with everything from

sandwiches to escargot, and boasts one of the countrys only ice bars. The hotel will also arrange forstate-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Whether youre planning for a 300-person meeting, lavishbanquet or even booth displays, The Atrium is an ideal facility.


15/40

THE ATRIUM HOTELA N D C O N F E R E N C E C E N T E R

R o o m D i m e n s i o n s S Q . F T. U - S h a p e d C l a s s r o o m B a n q u e t R e c e p t i o n T h e a t r e R o u n d s

East/Center/West Salon

35x22x10 770 60 60 80 125 85 64

Ballroom 35x67x10 2,345 - 145 275 375 295 230

Monroe/Madison

23x25x10 575 35 35 35 50 65 40

Jefferson 25x35x10 805 60 60 60 100 85 65

Bonaparte/LaSalle

17x24x8 408 - 12 12 - - -

Q U I C K F A C T S

165 Hotel RoomsOver 8,500 square feet of versatile event spaceMeetings & banquets up to 500Five to eight breakout rooms3,640 square feet of dedicated pre-function spacewith restroomsSeperate group registration area availableTwo executive boardrooms accommodating 20

All rooms include telephone with dataport,individual climate control, blackout drapes andadjustable lighting

C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Phone: (318) 325-0641(800) 428-7486

Address: 2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroewww.theatrium.biz


16/40

THE HOLIDAY INNH O T E L & S U I T E S

With a location just off Interstate 20 on Highway 165, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites is a greatplace to plan your next convention. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Legends of Louisiana

Sports Bar & Grill and a restaurant will give your group plenty to do in their downtime.

Whether your needs call for an intimate banquet for 12 or catering services for 500, theHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites can satisfy you. Multiple meeting rooms are available to provide youwith a professional atmosphere and over 21,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space.

The friendly staff is eager to help in any way they can to make sure your convention runs smoothly.

1


17/40

THE HOLIDAY INNH O T E L & S U I T E S

R O O M S I Z ES Q .F T.

B a n q u e t B o a r d r o o m C l a s s r o o mH o l l o wS q u a r e

R e c e p t i o n T h e a t r e U - S h a

Ballroom 76x43 3,268 250 150 225 150 450 375 120

New Orleans 49x40 1,960 175 40 98 50 300 275 45

Canal 37x26 962 45 30 40 30 80 55 21

Bourbon 37x20 740 30 25 35 35 60 50 15

Dauphine 29x17 493 - 15 - - - - -

Poydras 29x17 493 - 15 - - - - -

Rampart 29x17 493 - 18 18 12 20 25 -

St. Charles 29x17 493 - 18 18 12 20 25 -

Acadiana 22x17 374 18 15 18 15 30 25 9

Evangeline 22x17 374 18 15 18 15 25 25 9

Dome 100x80 8200 550 - - - - - -

Q U I C K F A C T S

260 Hotel Rooms12 meeting rooms & large dome areaOver 21,000 square feet of exhibit &meeting spaceLargest room holds 450 reception-styleDome can hold up to 57 booths (8x10)and 450-500 in rounds of eightC O N T AC T I N F O R M AT I O N

Phone: (318) 387-5100

Address: 1051 By-Pass 165, Monroewww.himonroe.com


18/40

HILTON GARDEN INNW E S T M O N R O E

Our newest hotel offers everything you need to be self-sufficient and productive. Free wireless highspeed internet, work desks and 2,786 square feet of meeting and banquet space to accommodate up to150 guests. The Hilton Garden Inn will help you stay organized by providing a free guest list managerand group personalized Web page to keep everyone in touch and informed. The Great American Grillrestaurant offers convenience with made-to-order omelets, pancakes, and waffles, as well as lunch, dinner

and evening room service. A complimentary 24-hour Business Center provides audiovisual equipmentrental, photo copying and printer services.

3


19/40

HILTON GARDEN INNW E S T M O N R O E

RO O M S Q . F T. C O N F E R E N C E B A N Q U E T T H E AT R E C L A S S RO O M

MagnoliaBallroom

2,786 90 120 210 75-100

Salon A 798 25 40 60 30

Salon B 1,083 35 50 80 40

Salon C 905 30 30 70 30

Pelican BreakoutRoom

268 10 16 16 24

ExecutiveBoardroom

385 12 - - -

Q U I C K F A C T S

134 Hotel RoomsFull service banquet & catering facilityOn-site sales & catering professionalsAudiovisual equipment including TV/VCR/DVD combo, overhead projector,projection screens, flip charts and podium.

C O N T AC T I N F O R M AT I O N

Phone: (318) 398-0653Address: 400 Mane Street, West Monro

www.stayhgi.com


20/40

HOTELSW I T H M E E T I N G S P A C E

mfort Suites Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

1401 Martin Luther King, Jr. DriveMonroe, Louisiana(318) 410-100572 Rooms

Cajun 60x60 34 - 36 40 60-70

urtyard by Marriott Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

4915 Pecanland Mall DriveMonroe, Louisiana(318) 388-0034, (800) 321-221190 Rooms

A 42x26 60 - 50 40 150

irfield Inn by Marriott Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

401 Constitution Drive

West Monroe, Louisiana(318) 388-3810, (800) 228-2800116 Rooms

Magnolia

& CamelliaAzalea

3 RoomLibrary

21x20

23x1143x2020x15

30

155015

-

---

30

255025

60

-70-100

30

60

3010030

oliday Inn Express Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

603 Constitution DriveWest Monroe, Louisiana(318) 807-6000; (800) - HOLIDAY88 Rooms

Ouachita 28x36 15-20 10 36 36 -

son Inn Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception Th

213 Constitution Drive

West Monroe, Louisiana(318) 361-0750; (800) 526-376667 Rooms

- - 12-15 - - -

Quinta Inn Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

1035 Highway 165 By-PassMonroe, Louisiana(318) 322-3900; (800) - NUROOMS130 Rooms

- 20 - 30 30 30

mada Limited Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

1601 Martin Luther King, Jr. DriveMonroe, Louisiana

(318) 323-1600; (800) -2RAMADA42 Rooms

- 15-20 - 15-20 - -

sidence Inn Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

4960 Millhaven RoadMonroe, Louisiana(318) 387-0210; (800) 331-313166 Rooms

21x20x6 20 - 20 20 20

ingate by Wyndham Room Size U-Shaped Board Classroom Banquet Reception T

228 West BlanchardWest Monroe, Louisiana(318) 387-7395

70 Rooms

Cypress

Board

24.5x25

22.5x13.5

20

-

20

10

30

-

40

-

38

-

5


21/40

RESTAURANTSW I T H M E E T I N G S P A C E

H E A R E N A

411 Thomas Road, West Monroe

18) 388-6967max: 55

Internet available

A R - B - Q U E W E S T , L L C

900 Cypress Street, Suite 9, West Monroe18) 396-7455

max: 100A R N H I L L S C O U N T R Y B U F F E T

110 Louisville Avenue, Monroe18) 325-4886

max: 100E N N I G A N S B A R & G R I L L24 Blanchard Street, West Monroe18) 325-7050

max: 20A T F I S H C A B I N


max: 110min: 40

A T F I S H K I N G R E S T A U R A N T

05 Sterlington Road, Monroe18) 322-6115

max: 80H A T E A U R E S T A U R A N T


max: 95H I L I V E R D E

944 DeSiard Street, Monroe18) 343-7487

211 Sterlington Road, Monroe18) 322-3135

max: 60min: 45

H I N A C A F E


max: 40min: 10

C H I N A G A R D E N R E S T A U R A N T

100 Constitution Drive, West Monroe

(318) 398-1688ma

C O P E L A N D S O F N E W O R L E A N S

3851 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe(318) 324-1212

ma

C R A C K E R B A R R E L O L D C O U N T RY S T O

309 Constitution Drive, West Monroe(318) 325-5505

Twelve tables per dining room, partitions av

C Y P R E S S I N N R E S T A U R A N T7805 DeSiard Street, Monroe(318) 345-0202

mam

D A I L Y H A R V E S T

1105 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe(318) 812-2253

mainternet av


22/40

A N K E N T R A I L

702 DeSiard Street, Monroe

18) 343-0773max: 50

partitions and internet available

A S T E R N E M P I R E

601 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe18) 388-8086

max: 40min: 30

R N E S T O S M E X I C A N R E S T A U R A N T

01 Bres Avenue, Monroe

318) 323-3309Four dining rooms accommodating 12-30

A B B E A U X S B A Y L E S L A N D I N G

13 South Riverfront, West Monroe318) 322-8278

max: 30internet available

E N O S I T A L I A N R E S T A U R A N T

05 North 8th Street, Monroe318) 325-5098

max: 50min: 16

E N U S A S I T A L I A N R E S T A U R A N T

15 Park Avenue, Monroe318) 387-3083

max: 50internet and audiovisuals capabilities available

O L D E N C H I N E S E R E S T A U R A N T

510 Cypress Street, West Monroe318) 388-8883

max: 30A W G W I L D B B Q & M O R E


max: 40


J A D E G A R D E N C H I N E S E R E S T A U R A

1822 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe

(318) 322-3886ma

K A Y L A S K I T C H E N

115 Cotton Street, West Monroe(318) 361-7190

maL O G A N S R O A D H O U S E

201 Constitution Drive, West Monroe(318) 361-9961

ma

some audiovisual capabilities avO L I V E G A R D E N I T A L I A N R E S T A U R A N

4781 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe(318) 322-8450

maP E K I N G C H I N E S E R E S T A U R A N T

412 Thomas Road, West Monroe(318) 329-8003

max

7


23/40

S H O N E Y S

310 Thomas Road, West Monroe

(318) 325-5780ma

internet av

T H E B R A N D Y H O U S E

2001 Louisville Avenue, Monroe(318) 410-4100

internet and audiovisual capabilities avT H E V I N T A G E R E S T A U R A N T

1610 Jackson Street, Monroe(318) 388-4961

maW A R E H O U S E N O . 1 R E S T A U R A N T

One Olive Street, Monroe(318) 322-1340

mainternet & some audiovisual capabilities av

W A T E R F R O N T G R I L L

5201 DeSiard Street, Monroe(318) 345-0064

ma


I C C A D I L L Y C A F E T E R I A

203 Louisville Avenue, Monroe

318) 325-5414max: 75min: 50

O R T I C O B A R & G R I L L

230 Tower Drive, Monroe318) 329-9510

max: 35min: 7

internet and audiovisual capabilities availableE D L O B S T E R


max: 80min: 30

internet and some audiovisual capabilities availableY A N S F A M I L Y S T E A K H O U S E


max: 200min: 45


24/40

OTHERM E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E S

M E R I C A N L E G I O N H A L L


(318) 387-1788 capacity: 250completely restored building in Forsythe Park with ample parking

U S T I N S B Y T H E R I V E R

00 South Grand, Monroe18) 387-2310

capacity: 200any caterer may be used, kitchen available

A R A K S H R I N E T E M P L E

620 Frontage Road, Monroe18) 345-2511

capacity: 150-600

kitchen, tables, chairs and bar facility availableH E N I E R E L A K E L O D G E

04 Cheniere Lake Drive, West Monroe18) 325-8327

capacity: 100kitchen, tables, chairs, fireplace, bathhouse and gazebo available

ITY OF WEST MONROE COMMUNITY CENTER

00 South 5th Street, West Monroe18) 387-4001

capacity: 800sound system available

O L D D U S T C H A R T E R S E R V I C E S00 South Grand Street, Monroe18) 387-1644 or (318) 323-1472

capacity: 49delicious catering or cooking on board

O U R T Y A R D W E D D I N G C H A P E L

49 Highway 139, Monroe18) 345-1777

capacity: 150-200kitchen, table, chairs, staff assistance and two reception areas available

I K E H A M I L T O N E X P O S I T I O N C E N T

501 Mane Street, West Monroe

(318) 325-9160 capacity: three meeting rooms, climate controled and indoor and outdoor

K I R O L I P A R K L O D G E

820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe(318) 397-1722

capacity: 18kitchen, outdoor areas, tables/chairs, ice machine and fireplaces av

K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S C O U N C I L 1 3

1205 Oliver Road, Monroe(318) 322-7046

capacitykitchen, commercial stove, refrigerator, table and

L A Y T O N C A S T L E

1133 South Grand Street, Monroe(318) 322-4869

capacity: 10restored cottage house, two gazebo pavilions, kitchen av

9

AmericanLegionHall

IkeHamiltonExposit

ionCenter


25/40

O U I S I A N A P U R C H A S E G A R D E N S & Z O O

405 Bernstein Park Drive, Monroe

18) 329-2400 capacity: 250-500kitchen area with stovetop, refrigerator, two restrooms

A S U R M U S E U M O F A R T

400 South Grand Street, Monroe18) 329-2237

capacity: 25National Register historic facility

U A C H I T A G R A N D P L A Z A

01 South Grand Street, Monroe18) 329-1349

capacity: 400-500wood floors, stage, table, chairs and kitchen in basement

ORTHEAST LOUISIANA CHILDRENS MUSEUM

23 Walnut Street, Monroe18) 361-9611

capacity: 100+kitchen area and party helper available

A N T A G E O N B T O W E R

30 DeSiard Street, Suite 800, Monroe18) 324-0001

capacity: 100-160tables, chairs and podium with microphone available

OTHERM E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E S

W E S T M O N R O E C I V I T A N C L U B C E N T

144 Aulds Road, West Monroe

(318) 396-8700 capacity: 4kitchen, service area, tables av

P A V I L I O N R V P A R K

309 Well Road, West Monroe(888) 322-4216

capacity: 2kitchen and banquet tables av

M T. Z I O N U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R

1010 Highway 80 East, Calhoun(318) 644-9894

capacclassrooms, kitchen facilities, basketball court av

N A T C H I T O C H E S P L A C E

311 Natchitoches Street, West Monroe(318) 267-8013

capacity: 5

catering, kitchen facilities ava

TheChildrensMuseum

LaytonCastle


26/40

ATTRACTIONS

S H O P P I N G

Antique AlleyBlocks of unique stores and boutiques, featuring home decor,clothing, jewelry and those one of a kind finds.

Pecanland MallThe largest shopping mall in North Louisiana is right here inMonroe.

Boutique Shopping

Boutiques around nearly every corner, offering the the latest stylein fashion and home decor.

T H E A R T S

Impressarios Choice: The Broadway SeriesMonroe Symphony OrchestraNortheast Louisiana Arts CouncilStrauss Theatre Center Mainstage & YoungstageTwin City Ballet CompanyUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe- Art Dept., Concert Series,

School of Music, TheatreWorks, Lyric Opera

G O L F

Chennault Park Golf Course - 18 holesFrenchmans Bend Golf Course - 18 holesThe Links at Muny - 9 holesTrenton Street Golf Course & Driving Range - 9 holesCalvert Crossing Golf Club on the Audubon Golf Trail - 18 hol

O U T D O O R S

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife RefugeExperience nature at its best at our beautiful 1,800-acre wildliferefuge. Features a cypress-studded lake, nature trail, pier, wildlifeobservation deck, visitor education center and arboretum.

Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo

With 500 animal species and 700 plants, the Zoo offers manyvisitors their only chance to experience our wildlife heritage.

M U S E U M S & A R T G A L L E R I E S

Aviation & Military Museum of Louisiana, Inc.Discover Monroes own Flying Tigers and the brave General Chennault.See Delta Airlines from the beginning.

Biedenharn Museum & GardensDont forget your 5 cent bottle of Coke when you tour the beautifulhome and gardens of Joseph Biedenharn, 1st bottler of Coca-Cola.

Masur Museum of Art

View unique art in an intimate atmosphere on the banks of theOuachita River in this fascinating Tudor style structure.

Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage MuseumHere youll find diverse cultural and artistic exhibits featuring the con-tributions of African Americans in North Louisiana.

Ouachita River Art GalleryLocal artists display their creative masterpieces.

ULMs Collection of Natural HistoryDisplay of archeological artifacts and geologic specimens.

S P O R T S - UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROETennis: January - April (men & women)Baseball: February - MayWomens Softball: February - AprilWomens Soccer: August - NovemberWomens Volleyball: August - NovemberWater Skiing: August - OctoberFootball: September - NovemberBasketball: November - March (men & women)

1


27/40

located inLOCATED INN O R T H E A S T L O U I S I A N A

Within 125 Miles Within 250 Miles Within 500 Miles

Alexandria, LA.....94 Baton Rouge, LA.....182 Austin, TX.................408Camden, AR.........98 Beaumont, TX.........246 Birmingham, AL........362El Dorado, AR.......67 Hattiesburg, MS......209 Chattanooga, TN.......500Greenville, MS....100 Hot Springs, AR......184 Dallas, TX.................284

Natchez, MS..........92 New Orleans, LA....250 Nashville, TN............457Ruston, LA............34 Lafayette, LA..........186 Oklahoma City, OK...451Shreveport, LA....100 Little Rock, AR........192 Atlanta, GA...............500Vicksburg, MS......79 Lake Charles, LA....192 Fort Worth, TX...........318 Jackson, MS........122 Memphis, TN..........250 Houston, TX...............352

Population in Monroe-West Monroe and Surrounding Areas:

In Cities - 90,000In Parish - 140,00060 Miles - 284,000

120 Miles - 2,916,600180 Miles - 5,681,000240 Miles - 11,401,500


28/40

TRANSPORTATION

A I R L I N E S

DELTA AIRLINES - offers daily jet service to Atlanta(800) 221-1212

CONTINENTAL EXPRESS - offers direct flights to Houston(800) 523-2373

NORTHWEST AIRLINK - offers direct flights to Memphis(800) 225-2525

AMERICAN EAGLE - offers direct flights to Dallas(800) 433-7300

T A X I S E R V I C E

CHECKER CAB Monroe(318) 362-0026

TWIN CITY YELLOW CAB COMPANY West Monroe

(318) 322-3113L I M O U S I N E S E R V I C E

ELITE LIMOUSINE OF MONROE Monroe(318) 410-4040

LIMOUSINES UNLIMITED OF NORTH LA West Monroe(318) 325-5466

MAJESTIC LIMOUSINE LLC Monroe(318) 345-5248

C A R R E N T A L S

AMERICAN AUTO RENTAL 411 Louisville Avenue, Mo(318) 323-

AVIS RENT-A-CAR Monroe Regional Ai(318) 323-

BUDGET RENT-A-CAR Monroe Regional Ai(318) 387-

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 1309 N. 18th Street, M(318) 324-

2332 Sterlington Road, Mo(318) 998-

112 Blanchard Street, West M(318) 324-

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR Monroe Regional Ai(318) 323-

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL Monroe Regional Ai(318) 387-

B U S T O U R S

MAYO TOURS INC.516 Martin Street, M

(318) 325-

PREMIERE TOURS INC280 Rader Drive, M

(318) 343-

3


29/40


30/40

HOTELS & AMENITIES

Hotel Freebreakfast

Freelocalcalls

Freenewspaper

Laundryservice

Laundryroom

Exerciseroom

Indoorpool

Outdoorpool

In-houserestaurant

Near-byrestaurant

Highspeedinternet

Roomservice

Airporttransportation

Meetingrooms

Gameroom

Jacuzzi

Coffeemaker

Hairdryer

Iron&board

Microwave

Refrigerator

H

b

Bes Wesern AirporInn

475 Garrett Rd, Monroe318) 345-4000

50 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Bes Wesern WesMonroe405 Thomas Rd, W. Monroe318) 322-9922

52 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Comfor Suies401 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,

Monroe318) 410-1005

72 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Couryard by Marrio4915 Pecanland Mall Dr, Monroe318) 388-0034; (800) 321-2211

90 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x

5


31/40

HOTELS & AMENITIES

Hotel Freebreakfast

Freelocalcalls

Freenewspape

r

Laundryservice

Laundryroom

Exerciseroom

Indoorpool

Outdoorpool

In-houserestaurant

Near-byrestau

rant

Highspeedinternet

Roomservice

Airporttransp

ortation

Meetingroom

s

Gameroom

Jacuzzi

Coffeemaker

Hairdryer

Iron&board

Microwave

Refrigerator

H o t t u b

Days Inn650 Frontage Rd, Monroe318) 345-2220; (800) DAYSINN8 Rooms


Faireld Inn by

Marrio01 Constitution Dr, W. Monroe318) 388-3810; (800) 228-280016 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Hilton Garden Inn00 Mane Street, W. Monroe318) 398-065334 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Hampon Inn407 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,

Monroe318) 361-9944; (800) HAMPTON9 Rooms


Holiday Inn Express03 Constitution Drive, W. Monroe318) 807-6000; (800) HOLIDAY8 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Holiday Inn Hotel &Suies051 Hwy 165, Monroe

318) 387-5100; (800) 465-432960 Rooms


Jameson Inn13 Constitution Dr, W. Monroe318) 361-0750; (800) 526-37667 Rooms



32/40

Quality Inn & Suites503 Constitution Dr, W. Monroe(318) 387-271177 Rooms


Ramada Limied

1601 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,Monroe(318) 323-1600;(800) 2RAMADA42 rooms


Red Roof Inn102 Constitution Dr, W. Monroe(318) 388-2420; (800) 843-766397 Rooms

x

Residence Inn

4960 Millhaven Rd, Monroe(318) 387-0210; (800) 331-313166 Rooms


HOTELS & AMENITIES

LaQuina Inn1035 Hwy 165, Monroe(318) 322-3900(800) NUROOMS130 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x

Motel 61501 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,Monroe(318) 322-5430; (800) 466-8356105 Rooms

x x

Hotel Freebreakfast

Freelocalcalls

Freenewspaper

Laundryservice

Laundryroom

Exerciseroom

Indoorpool

Outdoorpool

In-houseresta

urant

Near-byrestaurant

Highspeedin

ternet

Roomservice

Airporttransportation

Meetingroom

s

Gameroom

Jacuzzi

Coffeemaker

Hairdryer

Iron&board

Microwave

Refrigerator

Hottub

7

Rose Lee Inn318 Trenton St W. Monroe(318) 366-24125 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x


33/40

Shoneys Inn310 Thomas Rd, W. Monroe(318) 325-5780; (800) 552-466770 Rooms

x x x x x x x x x x x

Sraford House Inn

927 Hwy 165 By-Pass, Monroe(318) 388-8868; (800) 338-989340 Rooms

x x x x

Super 8 Motel1101 Glenwood Dr, W. Monroe(318) 325-6361; (800) 800-800099 Rooms

x x x x x x x

The Atrium HotelConference Center &Brandy House

2001 Louisville Ave, Monroe(318) 325-0641; (800) 428-7486165 Rooms


Wingae Inn228 Blanchard St, W. Monroe(318) 387-739570 rooms


Hotel Freebreakfast

Freelocalcalls

Freenewspape

r

Laundryservice

Laundryroom

Exerciseroom

Indoorpool

Outdoorpool

In-houserestaurant

Near-byrestau

rant

Highspeedin

ternet

Roomservice

Airporttransp

ortation

Meetingroom

s

Gameroom

Jacuzzi

Coffeemaker

Hairdryer

Iron&board

Microwave

Refrigerator

Hottub

HOTELS & AMENITIES


34/40

CONVENTION &B U S I N E S S S E R V I C E S

R E N T A L C O M P A N I E S

RAM PARTY RENTAL(318) 322-4100 or (888) 667-4100

3105 Breard Street, Monroe

DANSBYS TAYLOR RENTALCENTER

(318) 323-06002102 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe

GRAND RENTAL STATION(318) 397-46443619 Cypress Street, West Monroe

I N V I T A T I O N C O M P A N I E S

AUBREYS GRAPHIC DESIGNS(318) 323-6110

811 St. John Street, Monroe

PAPER SHACK & PARTY STORE(318) 361-9040


QUALITY PRINTING CO.(318) 325-3829

1601 North 7th Street, West Monroe

RAM PARTY CENTER(318) 322-4100 or (888) 667-4100

3105 Breard Street, Monroe

SIR SPEEDY PRINTING CENTER(318) 323-2679 1825

Avenue of America, Monroe

WEDDINGS PLUS, INC.(318) 322-1995


A U D I O V I S U A L S E R V I C E S

GP COMMUNICATIONS GROUP,INC.

(318) 322-82221300 Hudson Lane, Monroe

BOB KIDD VIDEO PRODUCTION(318) 322-6600 or (800) 675-8501

701 Parkwood Drive, West Monroe

SHOWCASE PRODUCTIONS(318) 398-07482509 Sterlington Road, Monroe

P R I N T I N G S E R V I C E S

FEDEX KINKOS(318) 323-7800


OFFICE DEPOT(318) 323-9220

2301 Louisville Avenue, Monroe(318) 322-1123

200 Blanchard Drive, West Monroe

QUICK PRINT PHOTO(318) 322-7777

1609 N. 18th Street, Monroe

SIR SPEEDY(318) 323-2679

1825 Avenue of America, Monroe

COOLEY PRINTERS & OFFICESUPPLY

(318) 325-7541403 Hudson Lane, Monroe

QUALITY PRINTING CO.(318) 325-38291601 N. 7th Street, Monroe

DANIEL PRINTING CO.(318) 325-4068


9


35/40

CONVENTION &B U S I N E S S S E R V I C E S

S P E A K E R S B U R E A U S

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY(318) 274-2591 - Public Relations

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY(318) 257-2000 - General Information

Request Field of Interest

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT

MONROE(318) 342-5440 - Office of Univeristy Relations

S P A S

A BODYWORKS MASSAGE & SPA(318) 323-8090

2107 Honor Street, Monroe

APROPROS SKIN CARE(318) 329-1118 or (318) 651-9255

710 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe

GARDEN DISTRICT SPA (318) 322-0955119 Commerce Street, West Monroe

HEADQUARTERS SALON & SPA(318) 388-1974

1603 Hudson Lane, Monroe

J BROWNELL SALON & SPA(318) 397-9223

4624 Cypress Street , West Monroe

MAISON RIVE(318) 362-1311

218 Trenton Street, West Monroe

N BLISS(318) 323-2080

520 Trenton Street, West Monroe

SLENDER SOLUTIONS BODYWRAPS & SPA

(318) 388-3456

210 Cypress Street, West Monroe

SPA BELLA(318) 330-9660

215 Bres Avenue, Monroe

TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONS(318) 410-6900

2123 Justice Street, Monroe


36/40

CATERERS &C A T E R I N G S E R V I C E S

ARAMARK CATERING (318) 342-3605700 University Avenue, Monroe

BAYOU BAKERY & CATERING(318) 387-8119


BAR-B-QUE WEST, LLC(318) 396-7455

4900 Cypress Street, West Monroe

BOUNTIFUL FOODS CATERING INC.(318) 325-0062

1807 Pine Street, MonroeBROOKSHIRES FOOD STORES

(318) 343-33384070 Sterlington Road, Monroe

CATFISH CABIN(318) 387-7353


CATFISH CHARLIES(318) 807-7070


CATFISH KING RESTAURANT(318) 322-6115

305 Sterlington Road, MonroeCHAUVIN GROCERY

(318) 322-44112538 River Lodge, Monroe

CHICK-FIL-A(318) 330-9065

911 Glenwood Drive, West MonroeCONEY ISLAND RIVERSIDE

(318) 388-3644710 Walnut Street, Monroe

COPELANDS OF NEW ORLEANS(318) 324-12123851 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe

COMIERS CAJUN CATERING &RESTAURANT

(318) 322-04141205 Forsythe Avenure, Monroe

DANKEN TRAIL (318) 343-07737702 DeSiard Street, Monroe

DOMINOS PIzzA(318) 343-4984

126 Rowland Road, MonroeEL CHICO

(318) 322-8500226 Blanchard Road, West Monroe

ERNESTOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT(318) 323-3309

401 Bres Avenue, MonroeGENOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT

(318) 325-5098705 N. 8th Street, Monroe

GENUSAS ITALIAN RESTAURANT(318) 387-3083

815 Park Avenue, MonroeGRANDYS

(318) 325-20782813 Louisville Avenue, Monroe

HAWG WILD BBQ & MORE(318) 812-7427

4919 Pecanland Mall Drive, MonroeHEAVENLY HAM

1611 North 18th Street, Monroe(318) 329-1111

HOB NOB STEAK & SEAFOOD(318) 396-9101

5076 Cypress Street, West MonroeHOOTERS

(318) 322-3224505 Constitution Drive, West Monroe

J&B WEDDINGS(318) 397-1968

3278 Highway 15, West MonroeJOHNNYS PIzzA HOUSE

318) 343-2222 or (318) 323-0518

3501 DeSiard Street, MonroeKAYLAS KITCHEN

(318) 361-7190115 Cotton Street, West Monroe

KATHYS KITCHEN(318) 397-3871

614 Northwood Drive, West Monroe

1


37/40

CATERERS &C A T E R I N G S E R V I C E S

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN (318) 322-84921706 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Monroe

MAGGIE MOOS(318) 651-7768

203 Blancahrd Street, West Monroe

MCALLISTERS DELI(318) 324-9219

1202 Pecanland Mall Road. Monroe

(318) 323-8391105 Thomas Road, West Monroe

MOES SOUTHWEST GRILL(318) 324-3494

2252 Tower Drive, Suite 109, West Monroe

MONJUNIS ITALIAN CAF & GROCERY(318) 362-5655

1102 Oliver Road, Suite A, MonroePICADILLY CAFETERIA

(318) 325-54142203 Louisville Avenue, Monroe

PODNUHS BAR-B-QUE(318) 325-8747

1510 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Monroe


POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN &BISCUItS


QUIzNOS OVEN BAKED SUBS(318) 325-0077

2352 Sterlington Road, MonroeRIVER CITY MARKET

(318) 397-94703620 Cypress Street, West Monroe

RIVERSIDE CATERING (318) 388-3644710 Walnut Street, Monroe

ROLY POLY(318) 398-0711

302 Bridge Street, West Monroe

SAGE(318) 450-1701

1301 North 19th Street, Monroe

SCOTTS CATFISH & SEAFOOD(318) 387-62122812 Cypress Street, West Monroe

THE BRANDY HOUSE(318) 410-4000


THE CHATEAU(318) 325-0384

2007 Louisville Avenue, MonroeTHE COFFEE BEAN

(318) 324-9114

2501 Broadmoor Boulevard, Monroe(318) 396-80934624 Cypress Street, West Monroe

THE KITCHEN(318) 322-4224

202 S. 6th Street, MonroeTHE PICKLE BARREL

(318) 325-59961827 Avenue of America, Monroe

(318)396-73613623 Cypress Street, West Monroe

THURMANS FOOD FACTORY, INC.

(318) 387-78481608 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe

WATERFRONT GRILL(318) 345-0064

5201 DeSiard Street, Monroe

WAREHOUSE NO. 1 RESTAURANT(318) 322-1340

One Olive Street, Monroe

WEST MONROE CONVENTION CENTER(318) 396-5000

901 Ridge Avenue, West MonroeWILLIES BAR-B-QUE & CATERING

(318) 324-1767411 DeSiard Street, Monroe

zOEYS CAKES & CATERING(318) 345-8710

214 Old Bastrop Road, Monroe


38/40

EVENT SERVICESW I T H Y O U R N E E D S I N M I N

3

PERSONALIzED ASSISTANCE:Our convention sales team will offer hands on guidance to make the planning experience a great one.

ATTENDANCE BUILDER:Give your attendees a head start before coming to the Twin Cities with an in-house designed email blast or postcard.

PUBLICITY:Our communications department will send out a press release to the appropriate media contacts and offersuggestions for coverage of your event.

SITE VISITS:A sales representative will handle all arrangements for the decision maker to experience first hand city hotels,meeting facilities, event venues and attractions.

HOTELLEADSSERVICE:A sales representative will send event needs such as meeting space, room requirements, meal functions, etc. to localhotels so they can respond with a proposal on availability, approximate cost, and amenities.

FORMAL BIDINVITATION:A sales representative will deliver a presentation to those who select event sites and tell why they should chooseMonroe-West Monroe as a host site.

PROMOTIONALASSISTANCE:We will exhibit at your convention the year prior to your event being held in Monroe-West Monroe.

WELCOMEPACKETS:Each attendee will receive a Twin City ditty bag that will include a tourist map, bookmark and visitor guide.

NAMEBADGES:The bureau will provide typed name badges for attendees customized with your logo on them provided names aregiven two weeks in advance.

WELCOMEBOOTH:You will have a knowledgeable local citizen to help with any questions your attendees may have from finding apharmacy to where one can find local cuisine. At the Welcome Booth, your attendees will learn what to see, whereto eat and what to do in their free time.

REGISTRATIONASSISTANCE:At the start of your meeting or event, a representative of the CVB will be on-hand to assist in checking in yourattendees.


39/40


40/40

FOR MORE INFORMATIOCONTACT US

601 Constitution DriveWest Monroe, LA - 71292

P.O. Box 1436 - West Monroe, LA - 7129Phone: (318) 387-5691

Toll Free: (800) 843-1872

Documents

Meeting Planner Web