Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 8

147 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 Douglass explains. “So a lot of times, especially when we have large conventions, we’re able to send items there that can be used in construction or for other purposes.” Looking further into the future, Daidakis hopes to see some infrastructure upgrades to the facility, which was first opened in 1979 and expanded in 1996. “My team has done a wonderful job in trying to keep things as up to date as possible, but the infrastructure needs to be revisited,” she says. “We’ve started a conversation about renovation and modernization of the facility and if we can add more space.” But for now, their focus is just getting things back to the way they were before the pandemic hit. “It’s going to take a couple years, and we are anxious to get that back and robust and hopefully even expand the number of events and attendees from even before COVID,” Daidakis shares. “I’d like us to focus on just creating an atmosphere that people want to come to and find pleasure in being here.” Since this interview the Center welcomed 800 plus attendees from Destinations International July 13-15, 2021. The Center anticipates a return to a full convention schedule in October of this year. The Power Behind The Event Industry Since 1975 Edlen is the nation’s largest temporary utility contractor. We are recognized as the innovative leader in the trade show, convention and special event industry servicing over 5000 events annually in hundreds of venues across the country. Our clients rely on Edlen’s unparalleled track record and expertise in providing safe, a ordable, on-time solutions for their event power needs. Edlen is the exclusive provider of utility services in the BCC edlen.com | 800-553-3536 Any Event, Anytime, Anywhere BALT IMORE CONVENT ION CENTER