The City of Bismarck, North Dakota has expanded their Civic Center due to a surge in trade show and conference attendance.  The new facility accommodates more people for large conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and events.   The addition is 90,000sf and features a very large exhibition hall and accompanying lobby.   The new portion of the building also includes trade floor space, plus concessions, office, and support facilities. The expansion doubles the Civic Center’s exhibit hall capacity.  The Bismarck Civic Center is located in central North Dakota, but attracts visitors from every corner of the state. Now conferences attract substantial attendance from across the nation.