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August 17, 2026
People In Places: Mike Gatto
Mike Gatto is the senior vice president and chief executive officer for Columbus Arena Management and chief venue officer of Nationwide Arena and Jerome Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University. Mike has been a driving force in venue management in Columbus for nearly three decades. He uses his visionary...
August 6, 2026
Grove City Mayor Richard (Ike) Stage Reappointed to Fourth Term of FCCFA Board
The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) has announced the reappointment of Grove City Mayor Richard (Ike) Stage to a fourth consecutive four-year term on its Board of Directors.
Nominated by the Central Ohio Mayors and Managers Association and appointed by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to represent Franklin County’s...
August 3, 2026
See Columbus Through a New Lens: yes, Columbus Photo Contest
WHAT DOES COLUMBUS LOOK LIKE TO YOU?
Maybe it’s the skyline at sunset. Your favorite neighborhood restaurant. A packed arena. A quiet park. Public art. A festival. Or a hidden corner of the city that deserves a little more attention.
The yes, Columbus Photography Contest is looking for the images that tell...
July 14, 2026
Welcoming Visitors to Columbus and Inspiring Them to Explore Ohio
Every year, millions of people visit the Greater Columbus Convention Center to attend conventions, trade shows, sporting events and meetings.
For many of them, it’s one of their very first experiences with Columbus. And often, it’s one of their first experiences with Ohio.
That’s what makes this new partnership between the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) and the Ohio Department...
May 26, 2026
People in Places: Joe Shaw
Joe Shaw is the Director of Event Management and Parking for the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). Since the 1980s, Joe has played a pivotal role in every event and gathering that the Convention Center has hosted. Across the last 40+ years, Joe has witnessed the facility’s evolution to a...
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May 21, 2026
Meet Dean Dennis: Leading the Next Chapter at the Convention Center
Legends Global, the operator of the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), has welcomed a new leader at a pivotal time for Columbus’ continued growth.
Dean Dennis, a respected industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, started his role in March. From overseeing major renovations to leading high-performing venues across...
May 21, 2026
Partnering with Industry Experts to Chart the Future of the FCCFA Campus
The next chapter of the FCCFA Campus is officially underway and the first step is choosing the right partners to help shape it.
In April, the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a planning and design team capable of leading a comprehensive master...
February 19, 2026
2025: A Year of Momentum for Columbus
2025 was a year of growth for Columbus travel and tourism – and disciplined leadership at the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA).
As the steward of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hilton Columbus Downtown, and Nationwide Arena, the FCCFA drove strong performance, made smart reinvestments, and advanced long-term planning, building...
February 19, 2026
25 Years Strong: Nationwide Arena’s Impact – and What’s Next
At 25, Nationwide Arena remains a powerful public asset – driving jobs, tax revenue, and visitor spending. An independent economic impact study underscores its value and the investment needed to keep it competitive for decades to come
An independent, third-party economic impact study conducted by Vista Site Selection confirms the Arena’s...
