Lynnwood Convention Center

What Lynnwood Convention Center does

Lynnwood Event Center (formerly Lynnwood Convention Center) is a publicly owned event venue operated by The District, a Washington state public facilities district (formerly the Lynnwood Public Facilities District). The facility offers more than 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting, conference, and event space across two floors in Lynnwood, Washington, situated at the junction of I-5 and I-405 approximately 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. It serves a diverse mix of event segments including corporate meetings and conferences, weddings and social celebrations, trade shows and consumer exhibitions, community and cultural events, government and civic gatherings, and gaming/esports competitions, hosting over 200 events and approximately 50,000 attendees annually.

The venue's core product is the physical space, augmented by two exclusive in-house service lines: Plate & Palette (catering led by Executive Chef Michael Felsenstein, a Culinary Institute of America graduate with James Beard House credentials) and Offbeat Audio/Visual (full-service A/V production including wireless microphones, theatrical lighting, 10,000 ANSI Lumen projection, and live streaming). Supporting infrastructure includes complimentary Gigabit Wi-Fi, 65-inch Samsung 4K digital advertising monitors, LED lighting, advanced HVAC, EV charging stations, and 400 on-site parking spaces. The venue holds an active alcoholic beverage license regulated by the Washington State Liquor Control Board.

Revenue is generated through five streams: venue rental (quote-based by event type and duration), in-house catering, in-house A/V services, digital and fixed advertising/sponsorship, and tiered meeting/conference packages (Essential, Signature, Premium). GTM is sales-led, with direct enterprise sales via online quote requests, phone sales, in-person site visits, and referral partnerships with 13 nearby hotels and industry associations (MPI, WSAE). Distribution is regional, anchored in the Pacific Northwest. Since 2022, daily operations have been managed by OVG360, the operator of Climate Pledge Arena.

Name

Lynnwood Convention Center

Legal name

Lynnwood Event Center

Website

https://lynnwoodcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lynnwood Event Center is a publicly owned 34,000+ sq ft meeting and event venue in Lynnwood, WA, serving corporate, wedding, trade show, community, and government clients with integrated in-house catering (Plate & Palette) and A/V (Offbeat Audio/Visual) services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Room Logistics Management (Space, Seating, Catering, A/V) (THAHAIAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rentals
• Conference meeting spaces
• Wedding reception venues
• Catering event services
• Audio visual production

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Core revenue from renting flexible meeting, conference, and event spaces. Spaces range from small meeting rooms (550-1,980 sq ft) to large ballrooms and the entire facility (34,000+ sq ft total). Pricing is quote-based based on event type, duration, and space requirements.
2. Food & Beverage Catering (Plate & Palette): Exclusive in-house catering service providing meals for meetings, conferences, weddings, and events. Offers various menu packages including seasonal, conference, holiday, plant-based, and custom themed options. Revenue generated through per-person pricing on meals and beverage service.
3. Audio/Visual Services (Offbeat Audio/Visual): Exclusive in-house A/V production partner providing audio, lighting, video, and staging services. Offers various equipment packages and services including wireless microphones, projectors, lighting packages, and live streaming. Revenue from equipment rental and technical services.
4. Advertising & Sponsorship: Digital advertising on monitors throughout the venue, fixed advertising (banners, column wraps, elevator wraps), outdoor advertising, and custom sponsorship opportunities. Targets brands looking to reach 50,000+ annual attendees across 200+ events.
5. Meeting & Conference Packages: Bundled packages including room rental, A/V equipment, and catering. Three tiers available: Essential (basic A/V, wired microphone, standard podium), Signature (enhanced A/V, wireless microphone, stage lighting), and Premium (full A/V, multiple screens, theatrical lighting, digital podium).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lynnwood Event Center (formerly Lynnwood Convention Center) is a 34,000+ square-foot event venue in Lynnwood, Washington, that rents flexible meeting, conference, banquet, and ballroom spaces for corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, weddings, galas, and community events. The venue integrates in-house catering (Plate & Palette) and in-house audio/visual production services (Offbeat Audio/Visual), along with three tiered meeting packages (Essential, Signature, Premium) bundling room rental with equipment and amenities.

Product overview

Lynnwood Event Center is a single-venue physical facility offering comprehensive event hosting services. The core product is the venue space itself (34,000+ sq ft of flexible meeting and event space). It operates a platform model with multiple integrated add-on services: Offbeat Audio/Visual provides in-house A/V production; Plate & Palette provides in-house catering; Meeting & Conference Packages bundle space with A/V and amenities; Advertising Opportunities offers promotional partnerships; Art Exhibits provide cultural programming; and Group Experiences coordinate off-site activities. The venue also provides supporting services including floor plans/virtual tours, event services/enhancements, and catering menus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plate & Palette: The in-house culinary team at the Lynnwood Event Center offering Northwest-inspired dining experience for meetings, conferences, weddings and social celebrations.
• Offbeat Audio/Visual

Products and services

• Lynnwood Event Center Venue Rental Over 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting, conference, and event space across two floors, accommodating groups from 10 to 1,256+ guests. Includes complimentary parking for 400 vehicles, EV charging, and free Wi-Fi.
• Plate & Palette In-House Catering Exclusive in-house culinary service led by Executive Chef Michael Felsenstein, offering Northwest-inspired, made-from-scratch menus for meetings, conferences, weddings, and social events with seasonal, conference, plant-based, and themed menu options.
• Offbeat Audio/Visual Production Services Exclusive in-house A/V production partner providing full-service audio, lighting, video, and staging support including wireless microphones, theatrical lighting packages, projection up to 10,000 ANSI Lumens, and live streaming.
• Meeting & Conference Packages Bundled event packages available in three tiers (Essential, Signature, Premium) combining room rental, A/V equipment, internet, lighting, and coffee/water service for corporate meetings and conferences.
• Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Digital advertising on Samsung 4K monitors and tripod-mounted displays throughout the venue, plus fixed and outdoor advertising and custom sponsorship opportunities reaching 50,000+ annual attendees across 200+ events.
• Art Exhibits Program Rotating art exhibitions showcasing local and regional artists twice yearly, including paintings, photography, mixed media, and contemporary quilting; current exhibit on display from July 6 to December 11, 2026.
• Group Experiences Curated off-site activities for event attendees including Seattle Adventures, shopping, wine tastings, golf, pickleball, yoga, escape rooms, aviation tours, and distillery tastings.
• Event Services & Enhancements Optional add-on enhancements including dance floors, DJs, specialty linens, custom lighting, soft seating, signature cocktails, photo booths, red carpet arrivals, and transportation coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ attendees served annually across 200+ events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Climate Pledge Arena OperatorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022In February 2022, the operator of Climate Pledge Arena was selected to oversee Lynnwood Convention Center operations, bringing professional venue management expertise from a world-class Seattle arena.
• The District (formerly Lynnwood Public Facilities District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe District is the parent organization and operator of Lynnwood Event Center. It is a public facilities district that owns and manages the venue as part of a broader mission to create a vibrant, inclusive district in Lynnwood that includes arts, culture, sustainability, and community connection. The District is undergoing a major $570M City Center Vision development plan that will transform the area.
• I Love Lynnwood (Tourism Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership promoting Lynnwood as a destination for events, tourism, and community activities. Co-branded marketing efforts and cross-promotion of events and attractions.
• The District 425 (Development Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with The District 425 development project promoting the emerging entertainment district around Lynnwood Event Center.
• Double R RanchminorOthersLocal food supplier from Toppenish, WA committed to socially responsible business practices. They source cattle feed within 150 miles and use composting to recycle waste into fertilizer. Supports the venue's sustainable sourcing initiatives.
• Zoi Greek YogurtminorOthersLocal dairy supplier from Auburn, WA providing Greek yogurt free of synthetic hormones and artificial ingredients. Supports local economy and reduces carbon footprint through regional sourcing.
• Finale's Gourmet DessertsminorOthersFamily-owned Lynnwood-based bakery crafting gourmet breads, bars, cakes, and cheesecakes by hand in small batches. Supports local vendors and provides fresh desserts for events.
• Draper Valley FarmsminorOthersSustainable chicken supplier from Mount Vernon, WA following 'the way nature intended' principles. Raised in reduced-stress environment with all-vegetarian diet and no antibiotics. Locally raised, packed, and available.
• Macrina BakeryminorOthersSeattle-based artisan bakery providing European-inspired breads and pastries made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Uses electric vehicles for local deliveries, demonstrating commitment to sustainability.
• Endicott CoffeeminorOthersPacific Northwest family-owned coffee company roasting beans in small batches at their Tacoma roastery. Provides quality coffee service for events.
• Backyard BagelminorOthersSeattle-based artisan bagel bakery born from pandemic passion. NYC-inspired hand-rolled, boiled, and baked bagels using Pacific Northwest ingredients. Provides specialty breakfast items for events.
• Browne Forest Project WinesminorOthersWine program supporting reforestation efforts - 1 tree planted for every bottle purchased. Supports environmental sustainability and Northwest reforestation initiatives.
• Annie's KitchenminorOthersLocal organization receiving donated leftover food from the venue to feed low-income families in the community. Part of the sustainable operations and food waste reduction program.
• The More We LoveminorOthersLocal organization receiving donated leftover food from the venue to feed low-income families in the community. Part of the sustainable operations and food waste reduction program.
• Offbeat Audio/VisualcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive in-house A/V production partner providing full-service audio, lighting, video, and staging for all events at Lynnwood Event Center. They are an integral part of the venue's service delivery model.
• Community Transit (Zip Shuttle)minorOthersPartnership with Community Transit's on-demand shared ride service providing affordable transportation around the Alderwood area, connecting to light rail at Lynnwood City Center Station.
• Sound Transit (Light Rail)minorOthersPartnership with Sound Transit's Lynnwood Light Rail connecting the venue to downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport. The Lynnwood City Center Station is less than a mile from the venue.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Meydenbauer Center: Meydenbauer Center is a ~54,000 sq ft conference and event venue in Bellevue, WA serving corporate meetings, weddings, and trade shows in the Seattle metropolitan market where Lynnwood also operates. Closest like-for-like competitor in size, services (catering, event management), and target segments.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Convention Center: Seattle Convention Center operates the new Summit building (~1.5M sq ft, opened 2023) and Arch facility in downtown Seattle, offering much greater convention capacity, exhibit halls, and ballroom inventory. Larger incumbent in the same Seattle metro that competes for association and citywide event business Lynnwood also targets.

Regional players

• Tacoma Convention Center: Tacoma Convention Center is a publicly-owned event facility in Tacoma, WA hosting conferences, trade shows, and social events in the South Puget Sound region. Comparable Pacific Northwest municipal venue serving a similar mix of corporate, association, and community events.
• Oregon Convention Center: Oregon Convention Center is a large publicly-owned convention facility in Portland, OR with exhibit halls, ballrooms, and in-house catering serving the regional Pacific Northwest MICE market. Comparable role and event types but with significantly more square footage than the anchor.
• Angel of the Winds Arena: Angel of the Winds Arena is a multi-purpose event and entertainment venue in Everett, WA hosting concerts, family shows, and trade/community events in Snohomish County — the same county where Lynnwood operates. Comparable regional event venue competing for similar local consumer-show and entertainment bookings.
• ShoWare Center: ShoWare Center is a multi-purpose event venue in Kent, WA hosting concerts, sporting events, trade shows, and conferences in the Puget Sound region. Comparable regional event hosting facility serving a similar mix of consumer shows, community events, and mid-size meetings.
• McCaw Hall: McCaw Hall is a Seattle Center performing arts and conference venue operated by Seattle Center Foundation, hosting banquets, meetings, performances, and receptions. Comparable Seattle-metro venue offering flexible meeting and event space with in-house services.
• Vancouver Convention Centre: Vancouver Convention Centre is a large publicly-operated convention facility on the Vancouver, BC waterfront with exhibit halls, ballrooms, and in-house services serving the broader Pacific Northwest MICE market. Significantly larger scale, but operates in the same regional convention/event ecosystem.

Others

• Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside: Hyatt Regency Bellevue is a full-service hotel with over 70,000 sq ft of meeting and event facilities in Bellevue, WA, offering venue + lodging + catering packages to corporate and association clients. Comparable to Lynnwood for in-house F&B, meeting logistics, and event packages but bundled with overnight accommodations.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Lynnwood: Embassy Suites Lynnwood is one of 13 hotels within 2 miles of Lynnwood Event Center, offering meeting and event space plus catering. Functions as both a referral partner (channels business to the venue) and a partial competitor for smaller meeting bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LynnwoodCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCky62nFPCMGLwDKjnxY0oPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/LynnwoodEventCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lynnwood-event-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/lynnwoodeventcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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