Cox Business Convention Center

Cox Business Convention Center
Former names	Cox Business Center; Tulsa Convention Center ; Tulsa Assembly Center
Location	100 Civic Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
Owner	City of Tulsa
Operator	ASM Global
Capacity	8,900 (Large Arena)
Opened	1964
Tenants
	Tulsa Oilers (CPHL/CHL) (1964–1983); Tulsa Golden Hurricane (NCAA) (1964–1998); Tulsa Roughnecks (NASL) (1978); Tulsa Oilers (CHL) (1992–2008); Tulsa Talons (AF2) (2000–2008); Tulsa 66ers (NBA D-League) (2009–2012); Oklahoma Defenders (APFL/CPIFL) (2012–2014); Tulsa Revolution (MASL) (2013–2014)
Website
	www.coxcentertulsa.com

The Cox Business Convention Center (formerly the Tulsa Assembly Center, Tulsa Convention Center and Maxwell Convention Center) is a 310,625 square foot convention center in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The CBCC was originally named Tulsa Assembly Center, and later renamed Maxwell Convention Center for former mayor James L. Maxwell.[1] In February 2013, Cox Communications acquired the naming rights to the facility, renaming it under its Cox Business brand as the Cox Business Center.[1] In 2020, the name was amended to the Cox Business Convention Center in order to clarify its purpose.[2]

Proposed improvements

The venue’s $55 million renovation, expected to be complete in summer 2020,[3] will involve creating a new South Plaza and main entrance on the east side. This will include a three-story glass atrium, valet drop off, and over 4,000 square feet of pre-function, as well as a multi-use event space (Grand Hall – Oklahoma’s largest banquet space with 41,470 square feet and 38’ ceilings), and offer over 275,000 square feet of rentable space along with a variety of renovations and upgrades to existing spaces throughout the venue. Constructed in 1964, the CBCC previously closed its historic Arena with the last public show being The Avett Brothers concert on March 2, 2018. The $55 million renovation is possible through Vision Tulsa funding.[4]

Former tenants

Tulsa Revolution warmups at Cox Business Center on November 22, 2014.

Logo until 2013

Lobby of the Cox Business Center.

In November 2013, the Tulsa Revolution of the Professional Arena Soccer League began play with the Cox Business Center as their home arena. The team relocated to the Expo Square Pavilion in January 2015. The original Tulsa Roughnecks used the building for indoor soccer in 1978.[5]

It was home to the Central Hockey League Tulsa Oilers ice hockey team and to the Tulsa Talons, an af2 arena football team prior to the opening of the new BOK Center in 2008. It was a regular stop for Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling and its successor, the Universal Wrestling Federation, until shortly after the UWF's purchase by Jim Crockett Promotions in 1987. It hosted the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament title game in 1982 and 1984-87. It was also the home to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team until the program moved to the Reynolds Center in 1998.

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) hosted a Built Ford Tough Series event at the Convention Center each year between 2005 and 2008; for 2009 and beyond, the event was moved to the BOK Center. Beginning in 2009, the Convention Center was the home arena for the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League until 2012, when the team returned to the SpiritBank Event Center in nearby Bixby.[6] In March 2012, the Oklahoma Defenders of the American Professional Football League played their first game at the arena. The team folded in August 2014.

Musical History

Tulsa World explored the Arena's history and previous musical guests in a 2018 feature article [7] and noted, "Who graced the old arena? Everybody from A (Aerosmith) to Z (Zig Ziglar). Let's mention a few names: The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Bon Jovi, Louie Armstrong, Led Zeppelin, Charley Pride, Sonny & Cher, the Carpenters, B.B. King, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Cheech & Chong, Van Halen and George Strait."

References

Canfield, Kevin. "Cox Business Center new name of Tulsa Convention Center". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
Tramel, Jimmie. "Tulsa convention center announces rebranding". Retrieved 5 February 2020.
"TULSA'S CONVENTION CENTER REBRANDS TO COMMUNICATE VENUE'S GOALS AND DIVERSITY". coxcentertulsa.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa. "Convention Center Arena to be transformed into ballroom at Cox Business Center". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
"Tulsa improved for return clash with Rowdies." St. Petersburg Times. February 14, 1978 Accessed November 11, 2016.
"Tulsa 66ers Returning To Bixby's SpiritBank Event Center." News on 6. May 14, 2012. Accessed November 11, 2016.
World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa. "Before one last concert at 'old' Convention Center Arena, let's share some memories". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

External links

Official website

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[Tulsa_World_rebranding-1] Canfield, Kevin. "Cox Business Center new name of Tulsa Convention Center". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2020-06-16.

[2] Tramel, Jimmie. "Tulsa convention center announces rebranding". Retrieved 5 February 2020.

[3] "TULSA'S CONVENTION CENTER REBRANDS TO COMMUNICATE VENUE'S GOALS AND DIVERSITY". coxcentertulsa.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.

[4] World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa. "Convention Center Arena to be transformed into ballroom at Cox Business Center". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

[5] "Tulsa improved for return clash with Rowdies." St. Petersburg Times. February 14, 1978 Accessed November 11, 2016.

[6] "Tulsa 66ers Returning To Bixby's SpiritBank Event Center." News on 6. May 14, 2012. Accessed November 11, 2016.

[7] World, Jimmie Tramel Tulsa. "Before one last concert at 'old' Convention Center Arena, let's share some memories". tulsaworld.com. Retrieved 21 April 2018.

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