Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center
Welcome to the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County
Every thriving and prosperous community has a pinnacle.
This community has the Veterans Memorial Civic Center.
The VMCC is Allen County's "Living Room"--- welcoming over 3.5 million visitors since its creation. It is an economic growth catalyst--putting Lima and Allen County in a class of its own-- as no similar community can boast of a civic and convention center.
Gracing Lima's Town Square, the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center is the hub of our community's cultural life. It is the primary public assembly facility in West Central Ohio. Musical stars, presidents, comedians, Broadway shows and local talent have all been featured on our stages.
About Us
The Purpose of the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima/Allen County is to commemorate the services of all members and veterans of the armed forces of the United States. As a county agency, the VMCCC also serves as Allen County's convention facility and center for performing arts, community, civic and patriotic gatherings. The VMCCC is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the Allen County Commissioners under Ohio Revised Code 345.
The VMCCC is the principal example for Allen County when capacity and capability of hundreds of dedicated, civic-minded and action-oriented private citizens came together over the course of a decade, from the early 1970s to 1984. These individuals-the Silent Giants and Big Thinkers-illustrate the ability to dream and subsequently construct what has become a primary asset to quality of life and economic development. The Civic Center, over 25 years, has had many successes. The nationally renowned performers, speakers, dance companies, and political figures have used the Civic Center as their home for the region's needs-Doc Severinson, Air Supply, Roberta Flack, Presidents, Senators, Congressman, New York City Firefighters-heroes of 9/11/2001, Phyllis Diller, Milli Vanilli, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Joe Henderson, Hugh Downs, Lipizzaner Stallions, Odetta-known as the voice of the Civil Rights Movement, the circus, cage fighting---the list goes on and on. Residents of 27 states visited the Civic Center in 2008 alone. The Civic Center has been called a jewel in the community, a remarkable advantage for this size of community.
MISSION OF THE VETERANS MEMORIAL CIVIC AND CONVENTION CENTER
To operate a first class CONVENTION AND PERFORMING ARTS facility for community, civic and patriotic purposes that is the destination of choice for everyone.
The Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center gives a preference in hiring to honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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