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Here you'll find our news release and e-mail update archives, corporate publications (press kit, Panorama newsletter, annual report, and economic impact report) and a photo gallery of internal and external digital images of our building. For specific media inquires, contact the Public Affairs Department, via e-mail or by calling (619) 525-5251.
 
 Featured News Release
December 31, 2009

Convention Center Events Contribute over $1 billion in Regional Economic Benefits to the San Diego Region

Top Medical Convention of the Year, Neuroscience 2010, expected to produce a record $163.7 million regional economic impact and $2.3 million in tax revenue

The San Diego Convention Center is forecasting $1.3 billion in regional economic impact and $18.7 million in tax revenue for the city coffers in 2010. Besides supporting 12,500 jobs countywide, Convention Center events this year will provide local hoteliers 724,303 hotel room nights giving our city’s hotel occupancy rates a well needed boost. Sixty-three conventions are also expected to draw 559,750 primary attendees whose spending will generate an estimated $542.1 million in direct attendee spending.

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 Recent News Releases

March 4, 2010
Phil Blair Joins San Diego Convention Center Corporation Board of Directors
Mayor and City Council appoint executive officer of Manpower Staffing of San Diego, Inc.

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February 1, 2010
Bob Nelson Leads Convention Center Corporation Board of Directors in 2010
Alexis Gutierrez named Vice Chair; Nikki Clay named Secretary/Treasurer

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January 11, 2010
San Diego Convention Center Honored for Environmental Efforts
Commitment to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ earns Convention Center second consecutive WRAP Award

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December 31, 2009
Gary Shaw Named Director of Community Relations for the San Diego Convention Center Corporation
Former Publisher, Reporter Brings Years of Community Leadership to the Center

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November 24, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Celebrates 20 Years of Success
World-class facility contributes $18 billion in local economic impact, $359.3 million in tax revenues, fuels jobs and downtown redevelopment

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November 20, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Corporation Named 2009 Technology Hero
Technology Training Foundation of America honors SDCCC for Tech School Donations

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November 20, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Corporation’s Laurie Peters Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Gaslamp Quarter Association Honors Peters at Lamplighter Awards Ceremony

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November 17, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Rolls Out New Recipe Campaign: Signature Dishes, Favorite Recipes From our Kitchen to Yours
Award-winning Executive Chef Jeff Leidy shares favorite recipes with clients in time for the holidays

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September 28, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Hosts IAAM Southern California Chapter Meeting
SDSU Sports Management Graduate Students Invited to Learn from Industry Professionals

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September 17, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Named Best Convention Center By Southern California Meetings + Events Magazine
Readers rate San Diego above Los Angeles and Anaheim Convention Centers

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August 20, 2009
Denise Mongoven Joins the San Diego Convention Center Corporation as Director of National Accounts


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July 31, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Scores Prime Site Award for Delivering Outstanding Service


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July 23, 2009
Matthew (Mick) Musella Appointed to Serve on San Diego Convention Center Corporation’s Board of Directors, Ex-Officio


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July 23, 2009
San Diego Convention Industry Executive, Carol Wallace, Selected to Represent North America on AIPC Board of Directors
International group chooses San Diego for their 2011 annual meeting

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June 22, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Receives Award for Excellence in Energy Management


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June 19, 2009
Meeting Community Honors the San Diego Convention Center
Bayside facility receives prestigious Inner Circle Award

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April 28, 2009
Statement of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation Regarding Swine Flu Outbreak


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April 22, 2009
Convention Center Sails Glow Green on Earth Day to Raise Environmental Awareness


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March 23, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Director of Sales Named 2008 Salesperson of the Year
Sylvia Harrison receives Gold Key Award for service excellence and industry contributions

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March 23, 2009
San Diego Convention Center Event Manager Honored for Personalized Service Excellence
Tim Pontrelli receives prestigious 36th Annual James V. Cunningham Award

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February 26, 2009
KPBS Honors Convention Center Corp. President and CEO, Carol Wallace, with a “Local Hero” Black History Month Award


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January 29, 2009
Convention Center Board Announces New Executive Leadership
Karl Strauss CEO Takes the Helm as Board Chair in 2009

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December 2, 2008
Convention Center Earns Environmental Recognition
Waste Reduction Efforts Lauded

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November 4, 2008
Hospitality Industry Leader, Duke Sobek, selected for San Diego Convention Center Corporation’s Board of Directors


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September 26, 2008
San Diego Convention Center Announces Plans to Expand Bayside Facility
Proposed site located next to existing building, alongside waterfront

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September 17, 2008
Nikki Clay Appointed to San Diego Convention Center Corporation Board of Directors
Chris Kramer reappointed to second term

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September 12, 2008
Convention Center Shatters Previous Performance Records


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August 14, 2008
Hospitality Community Welcomes “Super Bowl” of Conventions
ASAE & The Center fuels future business and generates millions for San Diego

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August 12, 2008
San Diego Convention Center Opens a New On-Site Restaurant
Tides debut to coincide with ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Meeting and Exposition

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July 21, 2008
San Diego Gets Ready to Host “Super Bowl” of Conventions
American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership

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June 24, 2008
San Diego Convention Center Wins Prestigious Industry Award


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June 16, 2008
Energy Saving Measures Help the Environment and Result in Significant Rebate
Annual savings equivalent to powering up 460 homes

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June 9, 2008
Summer Conventions Heat-Up Local Economy
Convention Center hosts BIO 2008, San Diego Comic-Con International and American Society for Association Executives & The Center for Leadership

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May 21, 2008
Statement by Carol Wallace, President and CEO, San Diego Convention Center Corporation, regarding recent accident at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel


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May 8, 2008
San Diego Convention Center Corporation Names Kathleen Callender Director of National Accounts


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May 5, 2008
Risk Insurance Management Society Gives Back to Local Community
San Diego Schools Receive $10,000 and other improvements

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April 28, 2008
San Diego Selected to Host PCMA in 2012


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April 25, 2008
AV Concepts Joins San Diego Convention Center Team as New Preferred Service Provider


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April 8, 2008
San Diego Convention Center Receives 2008 Recycler of the Year Award from City of San Diego


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