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LCC Welcomes New General Manager
 The Lynnwood Convention Center would like to welcome Greg Lowry as General Manager. Greg has over 20 years experience working in the events industry. Before moving to Denver, Colorado, he was employed by SMG in Memphis, Tennessee at the Pyramid Arena where he was responsible for all areas of marketing, advertising and public relations for the 20,000 seat arena. While at The Pyramid, Lowry worked with the NBA Memphis Grizzlies Basketball program, NCAA Memphis Tigers Men's Basketball program, national touring concerts and family spectaculars. In May of 2004, SMG transferred Lowry to Denver to participate in the grand opening of the $340 million dollar expansion of the Colorado Convention Center. Working in conjunction with Visit Denver, he oversaw sales and booking of all events at the Colorado Convention Center. Greg and the Colorado Convention Center SMG Sales Team successfully wrote, negotiate and execute nearly 400 event agreements every year. Greg is a recipient of the Advertising Awards (Addys) VOX award, Memphis Mayor's "Outstanding Community Service Award," and the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau "Mile High Energy Award." He participates nationally in the Event and Arena Marketing Conference, Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, and International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Welcome to the team, Greg!
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Recipe by Chef Michael
 Poached Pears
Pinot Noir, 1 750 ml bottle Water, 3 cups Sugar, 1 pound Fresh Ginger (rough chop), 2 ounces Cinnamon Sticks, 2 Star Anise (broken up) Allspice berries (crushed), 3 Black Peppercorns (crushed), 3 Cardamom (ground), 1 teaspoon Lemon (juice of and bodies), 1 Bosc Pears (peeled, halved and cored), 8
In a large saucepot, bring all ingredients to a boil. Turn down flame and let simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add the pears. Cook on simmer for 12-20 minutes. Cook time will depend upon the ripeness of the pears. The pears should be cooked through, but still firm to the bite. Serve chilled with ice cream for a refreshing autumn treat. |
Dog Days at Lynnwood Convention Center
Brigadoon Service Dogs held its 6th Annual Graduation Dinner and Auction on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. This event recognized the organization's first graduating teams from Canines and Heroes for Independence (CHI) Program located at Camp Murray at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the Olympia area. This event raised funds to go toward training service dogs to support individuals with physical, emotional and psychological issues. For more information about Brigadoon Service Dogs, go to www.brigadoondogs.org.
 Canine Companions for Independence held its 9th Annual Gift of Miracles Gala on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The evening consisted of silent and live auctions, dinner, prizes and guest speaker 9-year-old Canine Companions Graduate, Kiley, with her skilled companion dog, Billy. This 250 attendee event raised $115,000 to go toward preparing assistance dogs to be teamed up with a people with disabilities. For more information about Canine Companions for Independence, go to www.giftofmiracles.org.
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Employee of the Quarter Nick Jacobsen is a valued member of the Go to Crew, and the recipient of our employee spotlight award. A native North-Westerner, Nick has lived in several places up and down the west coast, and is proud to currently call Seattle home.
Before joining the team at Lynnwood Convention Center Nick held positions with the Washington State Tree Service and Marine Electronics, working on coast guard boats. Nick's true passion is his music, specifically the drums. On Sundays, Nick can be found rooting for the hometown Seahawks, and considers himself a true fan.
At the Lynnwood Convention Center, Nick has proven to be a reliable and top performing employee. His willingness to put in extra time and help out wherever needed has set him apart. Nick's no-nonsense approach to his job, and dedication to keeping the facility looking brand new is inspiring, Nick, we applaud your efforts! Thank you!
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Katie's Holiday Party Planning Tips
For most of us the holidays mean fuller calendars, fuller bellies, and emptier wallets. If you'd like to throw a festive party without taking out a loan or picking up a part time job, we've got just the plan for you!
Getting Started
The quandary of email vs. snail mail invitations. "Evite" and Facebook invitations are a quick and inexpensive method of spreading the word to all of your guests. However, an elegant touch that makes a great first impression with your guests is good old fashion mail. Try making creative postcard invitations printed at home to save money on envelopes and postage.
Eats
Set a budget and stick to it. Price out your meals ahead of time, trying to use similar ingredients in your appetizers and courses, sticking to what's in season to save money. A great trick is to purchase inexpensive cuts of meat and braise throughout the day with vegetables, parsley, mint, thyme, bay leaves and red wine or stock. Serve in elegant bowls or plates to add an extra panache. If you are hosting a potluck-style party, consider a theme in which you can ask guests to bring something small to contribute. It will make your party feel instantly pulled together.
Booze on a Budget
You can save big bucks and make a party memorable by creating a festive signature drink for the evening. Another great trick is to set-up a "Bubbly Bar" with different types of Prosecco (a less expensive substitute for Champagne) and juices for mixing. Make the juice yourself from condensed frozen mixtures and put out in fun pitchers.
Decorations
My entertaining motto: use what you've got! Old fabrics can be used as napkins or put together for a fun tablecloth. Make centerpieces with vases full of lemons or cracked ornaments. If you've decided to try a theme this year consider 'Winter Wonderland,' because winter means white, and white means cheap! Drape gently used white sheets across your tables and top with candles and glitter for an instant effect. A great catering tip: set-up phone books, paint cans and pots underneath to create risers for food trays.
My final tip: no matter the direction you want to take your party, remember that the holidays are about spending time with the ones you love, and not about how much you spend on them. Eat, drink and be merry!
Katie Williams
Event Manager
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
"The staff has been phenomenal to work with! This is the second time I've worked with Katie and she has been so accommodating, professional and responsive. I look forward to holding more events here!"- Rachel Kalous, Jack and Jill Consignment Sales
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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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