San Jose
- San Jose Civic Center (408.792.4194) plans to finish an $11 million upgrade this fall. The initiative includes new exterior LED lighting, new concession stands, refurbished hardwood floors and a $1 million sound and high-definition video package.
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (408.501.0979) emerged in June from a $1.3 billion airport modernization. The upgrades increased the efficiency of the airport overall, including areas such as security check points, ticketing, parking and baggage.
- Team San Jose (408.295.9600) launched a new website and brand in July. On the planner side, the site features a new "click-to-chat" feature with the appropriate sales manager for live and quick responses to questions about space, dates and rates. The site also features photos and updated comments from the community.
Santa Clara
- Santa Clara Convention Center (408.244.9660) completed construction of the Mission City Ballroom last summer. With the 22,400-square-foot addition, the center now has 302,000 square feet of total meeting space. The center is also replacing all 607 seats and adding incandescent step lighting in the attached Elizabeth B. Hangs Theatre.