Our audiovisual, electric, telecommunication, Internet, air, water, video conferencing and cafe services are state-of-the-art.
Audio Visual Services
The preferred in-house provider of audiovisual convention center services at the Broward County Convention Center is Everlast Productions. Everlast is a full service professional dealer. They represent many major manufacturers of audiovisual products and they provide expertise in equipment rental, show services, equipment sales, equipment installation and design and engineering services.
Electric Services
The exclusive in-house provider of electrical and compressed air & water services at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center is Edlen Electric. For more than 35 years, Edlen has specialized in providing unsurpassed electrical services to the trade show, convention and special event industry. This expertise is the reason more show organizers, decorators and facility managers choose Edlen to provide efficient and affordable power solutions to their events.
Telecommunications Services
Telecommunications service is exclusive within our conference facilities. It is provided by in-house personnel and we offer a variety of choices. We can provide analog and digital phone lines. Phones that can be rented include single-line sets, speakerphones, cordless phones or multi-line digital sets with caller I.D. Our data network includes fiber-optic, Cat 5 and Cat 6 infrastructure, T-1's and ISDN lines. Phone hookups can be provided in all meeting rooms, exhibit halls and ballrooms. We also offer a variety of features, including call waiting and 3-way conference calling. We have 2 carriers with interior cell sites installed, AT&T and Sprint. Our phone system is handled by CCLD, Inc.
Internet Access Services
CCLD (Convention Center Long Distance) is our exclusive Internet provider. The high capacity fiber network throughout our conference facilities makes possible high-speed Internet access, custom VLAN applications, secure networks, video conferencing, and wireless Internet hotspots. As professionals, they will provide innovative technology solutions that enable you to have a successful event at our Florida meeting facilities.
Air And Water Services
Edlen Electric also is the exclusive in-house provider of compressed air and water services at the Broward County Convention Center. They are the largest independent temporary utility contractor in the country and are committed to providing the same exceptional service our clients have experienced when they have ordered their electrical hookups through Edlen. This attention to customer service is evidenced by their continued growth over the past 33 years.
Video Conferencing Services
The Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center has an ongoing commitment to providing the latest in technological services. To that end, we are pleased to offer our clients the capability of setting up a video conference. Our convention facility can provide this service in all of our meeting rooms, exhibit halls and ballrooms. Video conferencing is established through either a T1 line or an ISDN line.
Cyber Cafe Services
Part of the $34 million expansion to our convention and meeting facility, the Breezin' Java/Cyber Cafe is the perfect spot to access your email or surf the web while having a bite to eat. The cafe offers 8 permanent terminals and at least 8 more plug-in table locations for laptops. Designed to convey the tropical environment of South Florida through the use of artwork and the cypress floor, the café features Starbuck's coffees, as well as specialty foods & beverages and our television monitors feature CNN/MSNBC news.
Our conference venue technical service team is able to provide you with the latest in technology to ensure your conference or event runs as smoothly as possible. Our convention center is waiting for your event.
