Since opening its doors in 1997, over 1.5 million people from around the state and country have walked through the doors of the Vicksburg Convention Center. The Center is in the heart of downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi and plays host to a multitude of conventions, meetings, banquets and receptions. The venue is a two-level complex built from the ground up with flexibility, functionality, and ergonomics in mind. The 50,000 square foot facility features a 17,000 square foot exhibit space, eight meeting rooms, and a board room. The Center’s primary objective is to facilitate events and activities that generate economic benefits to the City of Vicksburg and Warren County.
- Miss Mississippi Pageant
- Ritz on the River
- Sesame Street Live!
- Ron White
- Annual Breakfast with Santa
1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd.
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Erin Southard
(601) 636-3620
(601) 636-3620
MARKET INFORMATION
MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
| TOTAL POPULATION | 57,687 |
|---|---|
| MEDIAN AGE | 37.2 |
| UNDER 5 YEARS | 6.42% |
| 5-14 YEARS | 14.32% |
| 15-24 YEARS | 14.62% |
| 25-34 YEARS | 12.09% |
| 35-44 YEARS | 11.69% |
| 45-54 YEARS | 13.51% |
| 55-64 YEARS | 13.65% |
| 65-74 YEARS | 7.93% |
| OVER 74 YEARS | 5.78% |
TELEVISION & RADIO
TELEVISION
W26BB (Channel 26; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WJKO-LP (Channel 64; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
WJMF-LP (Channel 53; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WJXF-LP (Channel 49; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WAPT (Channel 16; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WAPT HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
WBXK-CA (Channel 8; JACKSON, ETC., MS; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
Cable Provider: at&t
RADIO
WBBV (101.3 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BISHOP BROADCASTING, INC.)W288BB (105.5 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
WRTM-FM (100.5 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
WATU (89.3 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
WJMI (99.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
KBYO-FM (104.9 FM; TALLULAH, LA; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED)
MARKETING RESOURCES
Venue Marketing Resources
- Digital promotion on monitors throughout facility
- WBBV weekly Radio Show Promotion
- Event Eblast to database – 1,400 subscribed users
- Outdoor message board visible to 15,000(est.) cars per week
- 2014- 41,000 attendance per year at 165 events
- Digital slide on 3 in-house screens at all events
- Message Board in lobby
- Event flier distribution to local attractions & restaurants
EMPLOYERS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN THE AREA
Vicksburg Warren School District: 1200River Region Health: 1116
Ameristar: 921
US Army Corp of Engineers (ERDC, Division, District): 2330
LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Hinds Community College (Raymond, MS; Full-time enrollment: 9,115)Mississippi College (Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
Alcorn State University (Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
Jackson State University (Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
Belhaven University (Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
Louisiana Delta Community College (Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
