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A Message from the General Manager
 Spring time in the Puget Sound normally conjures up thoughts of renewal and awakening. This year, spring is a time for reflection for the Lynnwood Convention Center, as April will mark our 5th year of operation.
In those five years, we've welcomed over 350,000 guests to the facility while hosting over 2,100 events and 2,600 event days. Additionally, Convention Center events and activities have generated an estimated $60 million in economic impact for the City of Lynnwood and surrounding communities.
Whether community events or small private meetings, multi-day conventions or black tie galas, life affirming weddings or home and garden shows...you've been there. And we appreciate your support. You were also there during the financial crisis that led to an economic recession. So we took steps to make sure that we were there for you by adjusting our business model to accomodate your needs.
We've worked tirelessly to provide you with a first class facility, the best possible environment, the highest level of service and most flexible terms possible in order to meet your needs and earn your loyalty. Rest assured we will continue to do so.
As we move forward throughout 2010, we will spotlight various events and milestones from our first five years. In this edition of our newsletter, we spotlight our first wedding. We will also spotlight various community events such as Sample South County and the City of Lynnwood Public Art Reception. Both events will take place on April 14, 2010, and we invite you to come out and join us.
It has indeed been a memorable first five years. Thank you for being there. We promise to continue to be there for you in years to come.
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Two Local Events...One Night...Bringing the Community Together!
 South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce will produce their second Annual Sample South County event on April 14, 2010 from 4pm-9pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
This public event features fifteen local restaurants offering tastes of signature menu items, wine and beer as well as coupons, gift cards and giveaways. "We've got a great line-up of restaurants and vendors this year including The Keg, Boston's, Frost Doughnuts, Big E Ales, and more," said Chelsea Looney, Events and Communications Manager at the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce. "This is a great opportunity for the public to enjoy some live music, entertainment, and food while supporting the restaurants that continually add value to our community." For a sneak peek into the event, check out Sample South County on You Tube.
Artwork by
Damon Conklin
 | In addition to Sample South County, the City of Lynnwood Arts Commission Artist Reception will be held on April 14, 2010 from 6pm-8pm at the Lynnwood Convention Center. This free artist reception includes refreshments, an artwork tour and the opportunity to meet featured artists: Ann Maki, Stan Raucher, Dina Potter, Fran Holt and Damon Conklin.
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1st Quarter Event Highlights
Bride's Club Wedding Expo
January 30-31, 2010
More than 700 brides and nearly 2,000 guests attended the Bride's Club Wedding Expo held January 30th and 31st at Lynnwood Convention Center. This Expo included 80 vendors with everything from chocolate fountains to calligraphy."This was our eighth expo held at Lynnwood Convention Center and this Expo was one of the most successful shows we have ever had," said Brad Buckles, Bride's Club Wedding Expo Producer. For 20 years, Buckles Group Productions has produced the "Wedding Expos" in the Puget Sound and Hawaii...and now in Portland! The next Bride's Club Wedding Expo in Lynnwood will be held on September 24-25, 2010. For more information go to Lynnwood-Everett Fall Wedding Expo Website. |
Pacific
Northwest Aerospace Alliance Conference
February 9-10, 2010
The
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) kicked off its 9th Annual
Aerospace
Conference in Lynnwood, Washington on February 9-10, 2010.Attendees
gained insight into current and
future economic conditions, found out how to access emerging industries
and
opportunities, and met one-on-one with buyers at the Purchasing Fair.
 PNAA's
two-day event, themed "Emerging Aerospace Opportunities," included
speakers
from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, EADS, G2 Solutions, Holder Aerospace,
Leeham
Co, Lockheed Martin, Moss Adams, and Vaupell.Richard Aboulafia from the
Teal Group has returned as the featured
speaker. Aboulafia is an internationally
recognized authority in the aerospace industry and presented his annual
"State
of the Industry," which included a forecast of the opportunities and
challenges
that lie ahead. One of the highlights of
the conference was a panel discussion between Aboulafia, Scott Hamilton,
and
Michel Merluzeau moderated by KING 5's Glenn Farley.
"It's
more important than ever for local companies to realize that our
northwest
heritage as the leading aerospace manufacturing region in the world is
under
assault." said Kevin Steck, PNAA Chair and Vice President of Composites
Atlantic. "We are constantly
challenged from manufacturers off shore and from within the United
States. This conference brings our members together to
discuss how to enhance our competitiveness, better understand industry
trends
and capitalize on a global economic environment."
 In addition to
conference presentations, an
exhibit area, and multiple networking opportunities; attendees
participated in a
Purchasing Fair, meeting one-on-one with OEMs & Tier One buyers who
are
directly involved in buying aerospace parts, components and assemblies.
This event fosters a better understanding of
how to compete globally as an aerospace supplier.
"Our
membership is becoming increasingly
regional as we have come to appreciate the natural competitive
advantages of
the Pacific Northwest - generational
engineering and manufacturing know-how, supply chain infrastructure,
supportive
government agencies and world class universities" said John Graham, PNAA
Secretary and President of Fulcrum Associates.
To
recognize their contribution to the advancement of aerospace in the
Northwest,
PNAA also presented three awards for excellence in aerospace.The
Aerospace Company of the Year was awarded
to Protective Coatings, and was accepted by Director of Quality, Rocky
Blue.The Aerospace Executive of the
Year was awarded to Clif Johnson of Esterline Hytek Finishes.The
Chairman's Award was given to Michael
Mooney for his work with the Inland NorthWest Aerospace Consortium
(INWAC).
"We're
excited about the conference but we're even more excited about the
future," said
Steck. "We intend to retain the crown of
leadership in aerospace engineering and manufacturing excellence."
Source: PNAA
(February 18, 2010). "The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance's 9th
Annual Aerospace Conference." Press release.
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Recipe by Chef Michael
Nothing says spring time in the northwest like the arrival of asparagus. This dish can be served for breakfast with poached or scrambled eggs or as an accompaniment to halibut or even lamb. It can be made ahead of time and warmed when needed.
Michael's Asparagus Bread Pudding
with Asiago Cheese
Asparagus 1 bunch (standard or consumer grade)
1 Leek,washed, small dice, whites only
1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, small dice
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Crusty Baguette (or quarter sheet of Focaccia)
Fresh Thyme, finely chopped 1Tablespoon
Fresh Basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Dried Tarragon 1 Teaspoon
24 oz. Heavy Cream
4 Eggs
4 oz. Grated Asiago Cheese (may substitute with parmesan cheese)
Kosher Salt 1 Tablespoon
White Pepper, ground 1 Teaspoon
Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons
Preset oven to 325.
Trim the asparagus by cutting off the woody ends. You will probably remove about one quarter of the length of the spears. Reserve the ends.
Place the cream and the reserved asparagus ends together in a medium sauce pot. Place on the stove top and bring to a slow simmer for 10-12 minutes. Be careful the cream does not boil over. Let the asparagus steep in the cream off of the heat for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the asparagus and chill the cream.
Cut the bread into half inch cubes and dry in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
Cut the rest of the asparagus into small pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the leeks, garlic, red peppers and asparagus and sweat for 5-7 minutes then chill.
Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the asparagus cream and whisk together. Add the thyme, basil, tarragon, cheese, salt and pepper and whisk together.
Add the bread and sweated vegetables and mix together until everything is evenly incorporated.
Place mixture in a well buttered or sprayed medium sized casserole dish, taking care to press the mixture evenly.
Cover with a lid or foil and bake for about one hour, removing the lid or foil to brown the top of the pudding for the last 15 minutes.
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Our First Wedding
Pamela (Sessum) and Michael Howard
Married November 5, 2005
Michael and Pamela (Sessum) Howard will celebrate their 5th Wedding Anniversary on November 5, 2010. "With
no wedding planner and both Michael and
myself working long hours, we needed a lot of help planning and
organizing our wedding reception," said Pamela, who retired from her position as a health benefits consultant to stay at
home and care for their baby girl. "Lynnwood Convention Center was our
life-saver. The staff were so helpful arranging and rearranging our seating
plan as the number of guests continued to grow," she continued. "The food was
amazing! Everything was flawless. Years later
people still talk about the food at our wedding. We just wished we'd had
the opportunity to eat some at the wedding!"Now, Michael and Pamela are blessed with their three-year-old daughter, Josephine, and their two French Mastiffs. Michael works as General Manager for The Keg Restaurant and Steakhouse in Lynnwood. Michael, Pamela and Josephine enjoy vacationing in Mexico, New York, Las Vegas and Whistler, mountain biking and motorcycle riding and attribute their successful marriage to spending time together. |
New Arrival...
 Jennifer Smolen, Operations and Events Coordinator
Jennifer is
our new Operations and Events Coordinator. Jennifer brings a strong background in customer service, marketing, public relations and sales. Out of the office, you might find Jennifer cooking a fabulous meal, wine tasting or volunteering on the Board of Directors with "Take a Vet to Lunch" (a non-profit Snohomish County based organization).
Welcome to the team, Jennifer!
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Planning a March Madness Party:
WHAT TO WEAR: Encourage your friends to come dressed in the colors or jersey from their alma mater of favorite team. As the host, dress as a referee.
INVITATION ETIQUETTE: March Madness is a casual affair; a simple telephone call or e-mail invitation will suffice.
DECORATION:
· Hang streamers, basketball decor, jerseys, etc.
· If feasible, order a satellite package for one of the televisions, so
you can watch more than just the local games.
· If weather allows, place a television on the deck
· Use the largest wall space to post the basketball brackets.
· Do not block the television!
WHAT TO SERVE: If the weather is nice, grill up hamburgers and compliment with finger foods. If the weather is raining, make a pot of chili. For dessert, make basketball themed cupcakes. Serve a themed drink along with non-alcoholic drinks such as soda, water and juice.
3-Point Basket (Zombie)
· 1 shot dark rum
· 1 shot white rum
· 1 shot gold/spiced rum
· 1/2 shot apricot brandy
· 1/2 shot lime juice
· 1/2 shot pineapple juice
· a dash of sugar
IDEAS FOR BETWEEN GAMES:
· Give a prize to any guest who can sing his/her entire college fight
song.
· Go outside and shoot baskets in the driveway.
· Pop EA's NCAA March Madness in the Play Station or X Box.
· Play a basketball movie like "Coach Carter," "Hoosiers," or "Hoop
Dreams."
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
"Thank you once again for the excellent service
that we get at LCC. You are always so helpful, the food was delicious as
usual, and the wait staff were so helpful and accommodating. We always
have a good experience there. Sharon"
- Sharon Berry, RN, CCM
WMCMA
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"Thank you so much for hosting our wine dinner. It was a fabulous evening that we just can't stop talking about."
-Cindy Byfield
Melby Cameron Anderson
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"Danielle is fabulous! I love that from booking
the rooms through to the last hour of our lactation class we get superior care
and service from LCC staff. It makes my job a breeze and my students are happy
with the experience."
-Annie Kennedy
Seattle Midwifery School
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It's Good to be Green
To add to the Convention Center's extensive recycling program already in place, the center now uses biodegradable cups for all of its water bubblers that are located inside the event rooms.
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