"The Rock Financial Showplace will attract more than 1.5 million visitors each year and make a significant contribution to the Southeast Michigan economy," said David Hall, senior vice president at Rock. "This family friendly event center will have it all: Ample parking; state-of-the-art technology; and the ability to host a wide variety of events ranging from enormous home improvement shows to intimate wedding receptions."

Phase II plans for the facility include a hotel and additional parking spaces, though a firm timeline for the second phase has not yet been announced. Cleveland-based Sports Facilities Marketing Group brokered the naming rights agreement. TBON is owned and managed by Blair M. Bowman. The project is on schedule to open Aug. 26.

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