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 new position with Oak View Group Facilities, managers and operators of Lexington’s expanded and renovated…
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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 such as basketball, volleyball, handball, and futsal, was funded by a partnership between Owensboro Health,…
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 the ice! The 80×60 rink made of synthetic ice will be located on the Kentucky…
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 nominated sites are then compiled onto an online ballot where meeting professionals and fans are…
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 the Owensboro Sportscenter has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease…
Owensboro Convention Center Named One of North America’s Top Convention Centers
Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is honored to announce the distinction of being named one of EXHIBITOR Magazine’s 2022 Centers of Excellence, honoring North America’s top 30 convention centers for trade shows and events. “It is a huge honor for the Owensboro Convention Center to be named one of the top 30 convention centers in North America, especially during a pandemic when there is…
Spectra Offering Fundraising Opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations
Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter, is excited to provide fundraising opportunities for area non-profit organizations! If your non-profit organization is looking to participate in a fun, fast-paced environment while earning money for your organization, come partner with us! Spectra is looking for volunteers to assist with concession stands and select catered events at the Owensboro Sportscenter and the Owensboro Convention…
Spectra Adds Staff at the Owensboro Convention Center
Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, is pleased to welcome two new Sales Managers to their Owensboro team. Jacob Whitfill has previously been with Spectra in the Food and Beverage department. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Brescia University in 2018 and is happy to be part of the Spectra team once again. Jacob stated, “I look forward to using my experience in…
New Executive Chef in the Kitchen at the Owensboro Convention Center!
Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center, has its first female top chef. Michelle Pessia is now the Executive Chef for food services and hospitality for the venue. She will be the first woman to lead the team since the venue opened in 2014. A 2011 graduate from the Culinary Program at OCTC, she began her career with Spectra as the Kitchen Supervisor in 2017. She quickly…
Spectra Announces New Staff Members for the Owensboro Convention Center and Owensboro Sportscenter
Spectra, the provider of Venue Management to the Owensboro Convention Center and the Owensboro Sportscenter, is pleased to welcome new members to their Owensboro team. Thomas Dyer is the Operations and Custodial Manager of the historic Owensboro Sportscenter. He is in charge of the upkeep and cleaning of the venue as well as overseeing all event setups and tear downs. “I am excited to be joining the Spectra team,” said Thomas. …