Richmond Hill City Center Selected Among "Elite Conference Centers of the South"

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. - April 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Kristin Kurie, President of Charleston, SC-based The Wilderman Group announced that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events that are held within the South, has selected Richmond Hill City Center in Richmond Hill, GA as one of the "Elite Conference Centers of the South."

“The conference centers on this elite list are some of the coolest and most meetings-minded in the South,” said ConventionSouth Associate Publisher and Editor Marlane Bundock. “In today’s business marketplace, meeting planners are especially looking for the business-focused environments and top-of-the-line event services that conference centers offer. The Elite 50 each offer meeting planners and their attendees a unique set of features such as technology and aesthetics, and are able to host a diverse range of gatherings from cutting-edge business meeting to well-orchestrated social events.”

The five-year old Richmond Hill City Center was chosen because of its characteristically Southern design that expertly incorporates deep porches and glass-filled walls allowing guests to enjoy the area’s scenic beauty of historic wetlands amid 335 acres of community parkland in JF Gregory Park, all just 12 miles south of Savannah, GA.   The facility is designed to host a variety of events including large conferences with simultaneous break-outs sessions, as well as weddings and special events  The 4,000-square foot Great Ogeechee Ballroom can host up to 400 guests for receptions and 250 for banquet events and meetings.

The 22,800 square-foot pride of Richmond Hill is the first LEED-registered facility in Bryan County and is designed to support the local and regional community.  The popular facility blends classic Georgia Lowcountry ambiance with cutting-edge technology including a "complete Wi-Fi environment"

Richmond Hill City Center was also recognized by ConventionSouth in 2013 as a Green Meetings Site for its "sustainability programs and commitment to the environment and to the local community."

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The Wilderman Group is a woman-owned hospitality management company that specializes in operating meeting and event venues, and civic and community developments throughout the South and for the operations and management of resorts and country clubs.  Based in Charleston, South Carolina, The Wilderman Group is a full-service management firm with a team of industry experts in all areas of hospitality including, operations, sales and marketing management, food and beverage, environmental programs and an emphasis on supporting local economies and strengthening communities. Their “sleeves-rolled-up” style of management focuses on success – from the owner’s perspective. For details on the capabilities and services offered by The Wilderman Group, visit the website at www.TheWildermanGroup.com or call 843.670.5056.

The Wilderman Group is committed to environmental stewardship and is a proud and active member of the US Green Building Council’s South Carolina Chapter, Georgia Chapter, Charlotte Regional Chapter, and the International Association of Conference Centers.

Richmond Hill City Center is ideally settled only 12 miles south of Savannah on historic wetlands amid 335 acres of community parkland, Richmond Hill City Center offers a stunning setting to enhance your meeting, wedding or community event. Handsomely decorated, the 22,800 square-foot pride of Richmond Hill is the first LEED-registered facility in Bryan County and is designed to support the local and regional community. From large conferences with simultaneous break-out sessions to smaller intimate gatherings or private events, the on-site catering and award-winning chef’s savory cuisine make for a satisfying and memorable experience.  Visit:  http://www.richmondhillcitycenter.com/