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Directions and Parking
to Creekside Conference and Event Center
700 Creekside Plaza, Gahanna, OH 43230 (use Mill St & Walnut St, Columbus, OH for GPS, Google and Mapquest)
From the North: Take I-71 South to I-270 South/East. Exit Gahanna/62 East.
From the South: Take I-71 North to I-270 North. Exit Gahanna/62 East.
From the East: Take I-71 North to I-270 North. Exit Gahanna/62 East.
From the West: Take I-670 East to Gahanna/ 62 East
Travel Approximately one mile on 62/Granville Street. Turn Left onto Mill Street.
The parking garage is on the left side of Mill Street at the light. The elevator to the center is located in section B. Take the elevator to the third floor.
Need Local Accommodations?
The Marriott is SOLD OUT. Suggested alternative hotel:
GAHANNA/COLUMBUS AIRPORT E
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
460 WATERBURY COURT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
LOCAL PHONE: 1-614-4288678
We do not have a group rate, but "best rate" rooms are available for $89.00
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Creekside Conference and Event Center
Mill St
700 Creekside Plaza, Third Floor
Gahanna,
OH 43230
Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM (ET)
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Association of Bridal Consultants
The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,500 members in 26 countries on six continents. The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members. For additional information, visit www.BridalAssn.com or phone 860-355-7000.