Joseph S. Koury Convention Center

The 250,000 square foot, 1,000 guest-room, Joseph S. Koury Convention Center is located beside the Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro. The venue is a now Sheraton property and is the largest hotel/convention center between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The convention center is named after developer Joseph S. Koury. The link to Koury Corporation describes Mr. Koury's career in the following manner saying that he was, "the most prolific developer in Greensboro's history...... [and he} built more than 8,000 homes in 14 residential neighborhoods, seven shopping malls and strip centers, eight major office buildings, hotels and the famous Joseph S. Koury Convention Center."  The crown jewel of his accomplishments is the  Grandover Resort with its two championship golf courses, spa, and amenities plus.

Mr. Koury's vision was far reaching and his attitude was "build it and they will come."  He was a hands-on builder who loved the sound and smell of freshly tilled earth. Wikipedia has a listing for the Four Seasons Town Center, developed by Koury, but not a listing for the man himself. His family still lives and works in the area; hopefully, they will provide the public with more information about this local legacy. So many Greensboro residents have wonderful memories of conferences and gatherings at the Convention Center.

Comments

[Abraham Lincoln]

I must say it is an impressive looking building. One that would be welcomed by convention goers.

[cieldequimper]

Woohooo! Another modern building! Impressive!

[Jacob]

Quite a striking building...I like convention centers...I like to go to conventions...

Nice shot, too. Very well composed!

[M. schindler]

want to see the map of seating in convention center