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FORD CENTER 100 West Reno, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 602-8700 • Fax: (405) 602-8505 • www.okfordcenter.com
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ore than one million guests create memories at Oklahoma City’s Ford Center each year. Ford Center is conveniently located just off Interstate 40 in downtown Oklahoma City, which recently ranked third in BusinessWeek’s report on the “Forty Strongest U.S. Metro Economies.” Improvements Major improvements are currently underway at Ford Center. The more than $90-million expansion and renovation project is being funded by a 15-month sales tax that was overwhelmingly approved by Oklahoma City voters. Additions include a new grand entrance with multi-story atrium, new restaurants, clubs, roof top gardens, a family fun zone and more. Designed to elevate the experience of our audiences and increase the revenue generating potential of our clients, the final phase of improvements will be completed following the 2010-11 Thunder basketball season. History Home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Ford Center also plays host to major concerts, family shows, sporting events and the latest in world-class entertainment. The SMG-managed facility is owned by the City of Oklahoma City and was the premier project of its visionary capital improvement program (MAPS) to finance new and upgraded sports, entertainment, cultural and convention facilities with a one-cent sales tax. Capacities Ford Center offers a variety of seating configurations with varying capacities from less than 4,000 to nearly 18,000. The arena is currently a spacious 586,000 square feet. The arena floor itself measures 144’ x 260’, for a total of 34,074 square feet. With its permanent ice floor, portable insulated flooring system, portable basketball floors and portable arena football turf, Ford Center is
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Home to the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Ford Center also plays host to major concerts, family shows, sporting events and the latest in world-class entertainment. equipped to accommodate a number of diverse event configurations. For maximum flexibility, Ford Center’s arena curtaining system features rigging capabilities and can create an intimate setting for any event. Food & Beverage SAVOR... Catering by SMG offers catering services and manages the numerous concession areas, while Levy Restaurants provides catering services in select premium seating areas. Marketing Our award-winning, in-house marketing department offers fullservice marketing and public relations support. Ticketing At Ford Center, our clients benefit from the knowledge of our experienced box office staff, as well as Ticketmaster’s advanced ticket distribution services and marketing solutions. Market The Oklahoma City metro area has a population of over 1.2 million. Oklahoma is home to four military bases that are located approximately 10 minutes to just over two hours away, while three State Universities range from 20 minutes to just over an hour away.
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