International venue management company and producer of live event experiences ASM Global has announced that it will continue its longstanding partnership with Onondaga County, New York, to manage The Oncenter and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, including all convention facilities.
The contract renewal officially extends a 10-year relationship between Onondaga County and ASM Global.
The Oncenter is a multipurpose convention and entertainment facility consisting of the 99,000-square-foot Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center, the 7,000-seat Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial and the three performance-ready theatres in the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Also included in the deal is the 17,500-capacity St. Joseph’s Amphitheater at Lakeview, the outdoor concert venue overlooking Onondaga Lake.
Since opening, the Syracuse properties have been hosting some of North America’s most high-profile conventions and events, such as the United States Bowling Conference Tournaments and the International Trails Symposium. In 2023 alone, combined, the venues have attracted over 535,000 visitors and featured over 339 events.
“We are thrilled to extend our longstanding partnership with Onondaga County,” said Peter Casper, ASM Global general manager of The Oncenter and St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview. “As Central New York prepares for expansion with massive future projects like the planned 2.4 million square-foot Micron semiconductor fabrication facility, ASM Global is poised to fully support Onondaga County through the continued growth of the community by driving economic impact and creating unique opportunities through world-class meetings and entertainment options in the area.”
Onondaga County executive Ryan McMahon said: “Onondaga County is home to some of the premier entertainment, tourism and convention facilities in the country. Just as important, we continue to make the strategic investments necessary to ensure that every guest, whether they are here for a convention or a concert, is enjoying state-of-the-art facilities.”
A series of initiatives, including upgrades to the exhibit hall and ballroom; the addition of five new meeting rooms; and the use of cutting-edge visual and interactive displays, marquee and in-venue signage for next-level sponsorship, are expected to further drive revenue and engagement.
Photo: The Oncenter convention center, credit Chuck Wainwright
