Owensboro Convention Center Again Wins Prestigious Prime Site Award

OVG360, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is honored to again be recognized as a top destination for meetings and conventions by Facilities and Destinations magazine.  For the ninth time, the venue has received the prestigious Prime Site Award which are given annually to the top convention and exposition centers in…

First Basketball Event Scheduled to Take Place at the Owensboro Convention Center!

AthElite Sports Management, LLC will be hosting the first youth basketball tournament at Western Kentucky’s award-winning venue – the Owensboro Convention Center. The AthElite Memorial Day Challenge will take place from May 28th – May 29th and will utilize the four modular sports courts installed in three expo halls at the Owensboro Convention Center. Fifty…

Looking for a New Lunch Favorite? Come Try These Top Picks at the Kentucky Legend Cafe!

Whether it’s in regular rotation or is only offered every few months, patrons of the Kentucky Legend Café have at least one daily lunch special that has made their taste buds fall in love!   Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, recently requested guests to cast their votes for their favorite…

2022 Kentucky Legend Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive

Spectra, the providers of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is proud to partner with Kentucky Legend again for the Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive! From April 1-29, donations can be made to help those in need. Simply bring any gently worn clothing, shoes, or accessories in newborn to adult sizes to the Owensboro Convention Center. …

Spectra Announces Staff Promotions and New Hires for the Owensboro Convention Center

Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is pleased to welcome new members to their Owensboro team. Josh Gann is the new Director of Sales for the Owensboro Convention Center. He brings over 20 years of sales experience with 10 of those in a sales leadership role to the team. “I made…

Laura Alexander Leaving Owensboro for New Position in Lexington

OAK VIEW GROUP FACILITIES NAMES KENTUCKY NATIVE LAURA ALEXANDER VP CONVENTION CENTER SALES AND OPERATIONS FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER AT CENTRAL BANK CENTER SEASONED CONVENTION CENTER SPECIALIST TO LEAD EFFORTS TO LURE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS TO NEWLY RENOVATED 200,000-SQUARE-FOOT CONVENTION CENTER Laura Alexander, General Manager for the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter, is taking a…

First Event Using Sports Floor Coming to the Owensboro Convention Center

Spectra, the provider of venue management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is excited to announce the first sporting event to be held on the new multi-purpose sports floor will be the Bluegrass Futsal Cup on Friday, December 17 through Sunday, December 19. The movable sports floor and equipment, which can be used to host events…

Make Plans to Join the Fun! Energy On Ice Rink to Open at the Owensboro Convention Center

A quintessential winter activity is coming soon!  Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is excited to announce details for the 2021 Energy On Ice Rink, sponsored by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Atmos Energy, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, and the Staton Family Foundation. Get ready for a merry good time on…

Owensboro Convention Center Honored with ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award for Sixth Time

Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, honored to announce they have received the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the national multi-media resource for planning events in the South. Throughout the year, meeting professionals nominated the meeting sites they believe provide exemplary service for group events, including convention centers, CVB’s, and hotels. The…

Owensboro Spectra Team Implementing Industry Leading Commitment to Health and Safety

Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter, is excited to announce that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Owensboro Convention Center and…