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SMG AWARDED MANAGEMENT RENEWAL FOR LYNNWOOD CONVENTION CENTER
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(LYNNWOOD, WA) - SMG, the Worldwide Leader in Convention and Entertainment Management, is proud to announce that the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) has extended the management contract of SMG to continue managing the Lynnwood Convention Center for an additional five years. The new agreement also calls an additional five year renewal option after the initial term.
"We have an outstanding team here in Lynnwood, and we are all so very proud to continue to manage the Lynnwood Convention Center," said Kelvin D. Moore, CMP, SMG General Manager of the Center. "We will continue to be forward thinking, customer focused and diligent fiscal stewards on behalf of the LPFD and the City of Lynnwood," Moore added.
"The faith shown by the Lynnwood Public Facilities District in SMG's ability to continue to meet and exceed expectations is very gratifying, and is testament to the strong team we have built in Lynnwood," said Bob McClintock, SMG Senior Vice President for Convention Centers.
SMG Regional General Manager Allyson Jackson added, "We are pleased to be a part of the overall success of Lynnwood's hospitality industry. The Convention Center has proven to be a real winner for the community, which is a tribute to our strong management team there and great partnerships with local and regional hospitality partners."
As SMG has managed the Center since it's opening in 2005, the Lynnwood Public Facilities District noted their proven track record as the main reason for the contract extension. "Under SMG's management, the Lynnwood Convention Center has become the premier meeting facility in the Pacific Northwest. The Board is proud and pleased to continue our relationship with SMG," said Mike Echelbarger, Chairman of the LPFD Board of Directors. Grant Dull, Executive Director of the LPFD added, "SMG has put a great team in Lynnwood. Their marketing acumen, customer service and sound financial management will continue to serve the LPFD well in the years to come."
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District owns the Lynnwood Convention Center.
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About Lynnwood Convention Center
Opened in 2005 in Lynnwood, Washington, The Lynnwood Convention Center is situated in the heart of Washington's aerospace, high tech and bio-med corridor. Conveniently located near I-5, I-405 and Hwy 99, the Center offers individualized meeting spaces with full onsite audiovisual and electrical support, and first class, 5-star resort quality in-house catering. The facility has adopted green/sustainable initiatives that include composting, an extensive recycling program, and transitioning to the use of all green chemicals. The Lynnwood Convention Center, owned by the Lynnwood Public Facilities District, and is managed by SMG. For more information, visit www.lynnwoodcc.com.
Frontier is the official Wi-Fi partner and Media Lounge sponsor of the Lynnwood Convention Center.
About SMG
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to over 215 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales, marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering company, Savor..., currently servicing 65 accounts worldwide. For additional company information, visit www.smgworld.com.
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  Lynnwood Convention Center 3711 196th ST SW | Lynnwood, WA 98036 Tel: 425.778.7155 Fax: 425.640.7965 www.lynnwoodcc.com
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