Owensboro, KY (November 30, 2016) – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality and Ticketing and Fan Engagement to the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter has tapped General Manager, Dean Dennis to lead the company’s efforts at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. A 20-year industry veteran, Dennis’ background and proven success were key factors in his relocation to one…
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Spectra Poised to Make an Even Bigger Economic Impact in Owensboro
Owensboro, KY (October 1, 2016) – The City of Owensboro will be moving forward with their plan to have Spectra by Comcast Spectacor to manage the Owensboro Sportscenter, a multi-purpose 5,000 seat arena and one of Owensboro’s classic, most historic buildings. Spectra currently provides both Venue Management and Ticketing & Fan Engagement to the Owensboro Convention Center and those same services will now be provided to the Sportscenter, effective on October…
Laura Alexander Named Convention Center Industry’s 2016 Generation Next Award
Owensboro, KY (September 16, 2016) – Laura Alexander, Spectra’s Director of Sales and Marketing for the Owensboro Convention Center was named a 2016 Generation Next winner by Venues Today (magazine), a premiere publication focusing on the live event industry. The Generation Next Award winners are young professionals who have made a difference in sports, music, conventions, family shows and festivals. Alexander is responsible for securing conventions, meetings and events for the…
New Artisan Cafe to be Unveiled
The Owensboro Convention Center, proudly managed by Spectra, is pleased to announce the grand opening of the newly remodeled Artisan Café by SFG on Wednesday, November 11. A brief media conference will be held at noon followed by the opportunity to enjoy free samples of the new menu until 2:00 pm and then again from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. “The community is invited to stop by during their lunch…
Owensboro Convention Center Receives ConventionSouth’s Readers’ Choice Award
The Owensboro Convention Center, proudly managed by Spectra Venue Management, received the 2015 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the national multi-media resource for planning events in the South. “ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it is no surprise to us that Owensboro Convention Center has been selected to receive our annual Readers’ Choice Award,” said ConventionSouth Publisher J. Talty O’Connor. “The value…
Owensboro Convention Center Poised to Make a Great Start to the New Fiscal Year!
Owensboro, KY – Spectra Venue Management (formally Global Spectrum) is poised to make a great start to the new fiscal year at the Owensboro Convention Center with over 20 conventions already scheduled. “The expectation for this building is to book conventions,” said Dean Dennis, General Manager/VP of Spectra. “Our purpose is to bring visitors to town.” In its second full year in operation, the Owensboro Convention Center has doubled the number…
New Bulleit Bourbon Bar to Debut at Owensboro Convention Center
NEW BULLEIT BOURBON BAR TO DEBUT AT OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER Owensboro, KY ( June 23, 2015 ) – The Owensboro Convention Center will debut a new and innovative bourbon bar at this week’s Friday After 5 “Party at the Pier”. Developed in conjunction with Bulleit Bourbon and Coastal Wine and Spirits of Kentucky, the customized bar will feature several drink specials at Friday’s event. Designed and handcrafted by Brian Payne and…
Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Services, Paciolan Are Now Unified as Single Brand
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2015) – Comcast Spectacor, a leader in the sports and entertainment industry, is raising the bar on live event experiences by announcing today that its three divisions – Global Spectrum, Ovations Food Services and Paciolan – now operate as Spectra, a singular, new brand. Clients and customers look for seamless experiences whether at a trade show, concert or sporting event. By serving clients as one business, Spectra can optimize…
3 Reasons Giving Back Can Move Your Business Forward – ENEWS Global Spectrum
3 Reasons Giving Back Can Move Your Business Forward By Kristin Bowen, Marketing Manager for St. Charles Convention Center 3 Reasons Giving Back Can Move Your Business Forward We’ve all heard about the studies proving that charitable acts make for happier people, but it extends beyond the individual. Charitable giving is also great for your business and here’s why: 1. Your clients prefer philanthropic companies. You’ve heard about companies…
Owensboro Convention Center Is Honored With ConventionSouth’s Prestigious Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award
GULF SHORES, Ala. — It is with great honor that the publishers and editors of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events held in the South, present Owensboro Convention Center with a 2015 Top New or Renovated Meeting Site Award. “ConventionSouth readers are constantly seeking information on the newest and like-new meeting sites in the South in order to offer their attendees the most modern facilities available, and…