Detroit, MI - October 1, 2009 - Work on
upgrades for the 2010 North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) is well underway at Detroit's Cobo Center. The new regional
authority governing the facility has seen $9.4 million advanced to
Cobo from the State of Michigan, with approximately $3 million to
be used for renovations that will be completed in time for the 2010
NAIAS in January, one of the world's premiere automotive
events.
Primary upgrades include electrical, loading docks, roof
repairs, floor and landscape improvements - all of which will be
welcomed by exhibitors and show organizers alike.
"The NAIAS is a critical, must-attend stop on the international
auto show circuit and has been for decades," said Doug Fox,
Chairman of the 2010 NAIAS. "We have done a great job with the
tools given, but we live in a mode of continuous improvement just
like our exhibitors. To give them these upgrades will have an
immediate impact on an outstanding show, going beyond expectations
once again. We'll be providing existing and potential exhibitors
with a venue that keeps it on par with the world's premiere
international shows."
A primary example is that the loading docks will be upgraded to
include a new covered area to increase safety and efficiency for
load-in and load-out during the winter months.
Fox said these improvements are just the beginning; longer term
improvements will include reducing the cost of doing business in
Cobo and making it more user-friendly, upgrading the facility's
quality and service.
