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April 2009 |
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 Greetings!
As we progress through an unprecedented
time in our ecomonic history, we are thankful for the business relationships we have and look forward to opportunities ahead.
We have built our business on a simple formula of delivering outstanding service. We are hopeful that we can work with you and your organization on your next event in Arizona and are committed to exceeding your expectations.
Jim Lammy Dan Tavrytzky
President Vice President & GM
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Who's Who at SWCP Meet Lonnie Laubach...
Senior Program Manager
Lonnie Laubach grew up in St. Cloud, Minnesota with a hockey stick in hand. The sunshine of the southwest lured him away from the rink and brought him to Arizona State University where he graduated with a degree in business. He visits home every summer, but doesn't miss the cold and snow of the Minnesota winters. After college, he met Jim Lammy and has been a part of the SWCP family for nearly 19 years. He loves the diversity of his job and the wonderful clients he has worked with year after year. Lonnie says, "It's been a great run and a lot of fun everyday to be part of a winning team." When Lonnie's not taking care of his groups, he enjoys hiking Camelback Mountain, golfing many of the fine Arizona golf courses and following the great Arizona sports teams.
Lonnie is a Senior Program Manager handling program logistics for key accounts. You can contact him at 480-609-5306 or llaubach@swcp.net |
Gaylord Resorts Approved
Build it and they will come...
Mesa voters approved a tax incentive for two major Gaylord Resorts to be built on the old General Motors proving grounds. The first resort will be 1,200 rooms with 225,000 square feet of meeting space. The second resort will be just under 500 rooms with an 18-hole championship Tom Fazio golf course. The $1 billion project will include a retail component and is expected to begin construction by December 31, 2011 with completion by December 31, 2014. |
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| Super Bowl in AZ in '13?
hut 1, hut 2, hike ...
As part of a business expense to land the 2013 Super Bowl, The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority agreed to give the NFL $4.4 Million to bring the title game back to the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Arizona is vying with New Orleans and Miami for the February 3, 2013 game. Arizona, which also hosted Super Bowl XXX in 1996 at Sun Devil Stadium and Super Bowl XLII in 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium, lost the 2011 game to Dallas and the 2012 game to Indianapolis by one vote. Arizona has stiff competition because New Orleans has hosted nine Super Bowls and Miami will have hosted 10 Super Bowls after next year's game. Preliminary bids must be submitted to the NFL headquarters in New York by May 1. |
Scottsdale Quarter
The newest shopping district...
 Scottsdale Quarter, the newest shopping district taking shape east of Kierland Commons, made a quiet debut at the end of March.
Two home furnishing stores, Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm, opened with Brio Tuscan Grille to follow at the end of April. The first phase of the $270 million mixed-use development will include some notable retailers including Nike, Apple, H&M (a Swedish fashion retailer), and the Oakville Grocery, an import from California's Napa Valley.
Learn more about Scottsdale Quarter by contacting your SWCP Account Executive. |
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About SWCP
Southwest Conference Planners is a full service Destination Management Company ready to handle all your group transportation, tours & activities,
team building, off-property events, theme decor, production and entertainment. Please visit us at www.swcp.net
8767 E. Via De Commercio, Ste 101 3275 Ina Road, Ste 219
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 Tucson, AZ 85741
480-443-3505 520-531-1154 |
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