Charlotte County Press Releases 
SMG To Manage Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
For Immediate ReleaseSMG To Manage Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – (Oct. 15, 2009) After a competitive bid process in September 2009, SMG was selected to manage the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Fla.
“All of us at SMG are extremely pleased with this decision,” stated SMG President and CEO Wes Westley. “SMG has had a long successful history throughout the state of Florida, and we are happy to expand our presence on the gulf coast.”
SMG’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Business Development, Gregg Caren added “We have already targeted some of our regional and national clients who are considering bringing events here, and look forward to working closely with the Charlotte Harbor Visitor and Convention Bureau and the local hospitality community.”
"We are excited to begin our partnership with SMG," said Commissioner Tricia Duffy. "They bring a wealth of management experience and resources and will add a dimension of success to our facility."
SMG officially took over management responsibility for the center on October 1.
About SMG: Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities worldwide, including convention, conference and exhibition cen¬ters, arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and over 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering company SAVOR, currently serving more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.
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Release Date: 10/15/2009
