Issue 8: May 2009
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WHO'S WHO AT THE BUREAU

EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATION
Tom Norwalk,
President & CEO
Kathleen Shepard,
Executive Assistant
Jenn Miller,
Receptionist

ACCOUNTING
Kris Cromwell,
Vice President Finance
Matt Stacey,
Senior Accountant
Brandon Hull,
Accounting Assistant

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Janet Christopher,
Director of Business Development
Kimberly Ellertson,
Business Development Manager

CONVENTION SALES
Jerri Lane,
Vice President Convention Sales
Chris Mueller,
Director of Sales
Alison LaFollette
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Director of Sales,
Washington, DC Office
Wendy Petersen,
Director of Sales,
Midwest Office
Anne Cleveland,
National Account Director
Cynthia Lydum
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National Account Director
George Coromilas,
National Account Director
Joan Magnano-Damm,
National Account Director
Shyla Gardner,
National Account Director
Stephanie Soper,
National Account Director,
Washington, DC Office
Tim Quigley,
National Account Director
Susan Hutton,
Account Director
Julia Smith,
Research Analyst
Joanna Franco,
Sales Systems Analyst
Season K. Hansen,
Senior Convention Sales and Services Coordinator
Kimberly Hall,
Convention Sales and Services Coordinator
Lauren Simpson,
Convention Sales and Services Coordinator

CONVENTION SERVICES
Kae H. Block, CMP,
Director, Convention Services
Adriane O. Friedman,
Convention Services Manager
Julianne Gaffield,
Convention Services Manager
Kathy Williams,
Convention Services Coordinator
Susan Ranney,
Reservations and Housing Manager

CULTURAL TOURISM
Tracey Wickersham,
Director of Cultural Tourism

HUMAN RESOURCES
Susan Treder,
Director, Human Resources

INFORMATION SERVICES
Mark Nold,
Director, Technology Services
Marc Treyens,
Systems Services Coordinator
Donnie Hyatt,
Software Developer

MARKETING SERVICES
Elias Calderon,
Director, Marketing & Creative Services
David Newman,
Creative Services Manager
Sarah Lee,
Marketing Project Manager

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Steve Maris,
Director, Membership Services
Rosemary Rasp,
Membership Services Manager

PUBLIC RELATIONS
David Blandford, APR
Director of Public Relations
Heather Bryant,
Public Relations Manager
Lauren Curtin,
Public Relations Coordinator

SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION
Ralph L. Morton,
Executive Director
John Boesche,
Event Coordinator
Rosie Meyn,
Marketing Coordinator

SEATTLE SUPER SAVER/
CONVENTION HOUSING

Susan Ranney,
Reservations and Housing Manager
Cheryl Fischer,
Housing Coordinator
Kara Cox,
Housing Coordinator
Myriam Mampengu,
Housing Coordinator

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Brianna Mark,
Special Projects Manager

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Brad Jones, CTP
Director, Tourism Development
UK, Europe and Australia
Marj Snyder,
Director, Tourism Development
USA and Canada
Michael Kurtz, CTP
Director, Tourism Development
Asia and Latin America
Joshua Ratliff,
Senior Tourism Development Coordinator

VISITOR SERVICES
Ann Peavey
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Senior Manager, Seattle Visitor Center & Concierge Services

WEAVER MULTIMEDIA GROUP
Heather Stinson,
Senior Account Executive

SCVB Administrative Office
Phone: (206) 461-5800
Fax: (206) 461-5855
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email: admin@visitseattle.org

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Member Events Calendar

Reservations are required for the following events. Visit the SCVB web site at www.visitseattle.org/members/events for the latest details about these and other member events. Since dates and times are subject to change, SCVB members will receive reminders and registration instructions prior to each event.

Membership 101: Get Connected!
SCVB New Member Orientation
Date: June 10, 7:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Cirrus Ballroom, 35th Floor
Cost: Free, but reservations are required no later than June 8
What to bring: Business cards and brochures for networking
Connect with industry partners, get to know your CVB and learn how you can benefit from your membership. This is a brand new, interactive orientation format that will ensure you get the information you need and your questions answered. There will be a raffle drawing at 9:00 a.m. for a fantastic prize (must be present to win).


SCVB Mid-Year Sales & Marketing Update
Breakfast Reception and Presentation

Date: June 16, 7:30 - 11 a.m.
Location: Westin Seattle Hotel, Fifth Avenue Room
Cost: $35


Conversation with a Legend:
Cindy Novotny, Founder of Master Connection Associates
Lunch and Program
Date: June 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Cost: $40
Novotny counsels senior hospitality executives around the world and has been recognized by the American Society of Training and Development as one of the nation’s most powerful, innovative and passionate speakers on meeting and hotel sales.


SCVB Members Night with the Mariners
Date: July 28, 7 p.m.
Location: Safeco Field
Cost: $55
Enjoy pre-game food and drinks in the Centerfield Bullpen, then watch the Mariners play the Minnesota Twins.

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Member Opportunites

Seattle Visitor Center Video Wall Now Available
for SCVB Members

Would you like to reach the hundreds of thousands of convention delegates and leisure travelers who annually view our Seattle Visitor Center video wall in the Washington State Convention & Trade Center? SCVB offers its members an exclusive opportunity to dramatically promote themselves through digital advertising on the video wall.

Contact Steve Maris, Director, Membership Services at (206) 461-5822.


Web Site Advertising
SCVB’s web site attracts 200,000 monthly visits and 2.4 million annual visits. Targeted online advertising opportunities include:

  • Button ads
  • Formatted feature advertising
  • Spotlight ads
  • Text ads

*Virtual Guide Enhanced Visibility Opportunities

Ad Jolt
Let your ad come to virtual life with Ad Jolt. As one of only six advertisers in the virtual guide to receive this exciting flash feature, your message receives unparalleled exposure among a fully engaged audience.

Ad Gen
This instant lead generation tool delivers real time results straight to your inbox. Be one of only 10 advertisers featured in the virtual guide to receive this exciting added value.

Blow-In Card
Reinforce your Back Cover message in the first portion of the virtual guide! As the only Blow-in Card advertiser in the entire virtual edition, let this premium space serve as another strong arm in your marketing efforts.

*Limited Inventory. Advertiser must meet qualifying criteria.

Publications Advertising

Seattle Meeting Planners Guide
Deadline: Recently Extended - Call today to reserve space!

The "yellow pages" of the convention and hospitality industry throughout the city, state and region. This publication is a guide to member meeting facilities and member services available to meeting planners. The Meeting Planners Guide is also online. Many advertising options are available to members both in print and online.

To advertise, contact Heather Stinson of Weaver Multimedia Group at:
Heather Stinson, (206) 461-5863

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New Members
(April 1, 2008 - May 21, 2009)

Adams & Associates, Inc.
An ESP Experience
BIGink
Chic Celebrations
Computer Classrooms in Seattle
DeLille Cellars
Dry Soda
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
EagleRider Motorcycle Rental
Emerald City Graphics
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Bellevue Seattle
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
Fran's Chocolates
Hemlock Printers USA Inc
Kelley Moore Creative Media
KNR Couriers
Lancer Hospitality
Larkspur Landing - Bellevue Hotel
MCW Events
'mo Magazine
Mystic Sea Charters
Navya Restaurant and Lounge
NonFiction Media
Northwest Center Assembly & Packaging
Off The Grid
Oz Car Service
Photo Booth Services
Qdoba Mexican Grill - Downtown
Sahalie Ski Club & Conference Center
SAVOR...
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Seattle Sounders FC
Shutter Tours LLC
SizzleWorks Cooking School
TASTE Restaurant and Events
The Drum Café
The Fearey Group
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
The Seattle Weekly
The Wide Format Company
Tip Top Creative
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
Vangard Inc.
Wheel Fun Rentals

World Trade Center Seattle
ZaBoombala! Drumming Works 

 

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Contact SCVB

Business Development
For new member sales and information

Janet Christopher
Director of Business Development
jchristopher@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5841

Kimberly Ellertson
Business Development Manager
kellertson@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5809

Membership Services
 

Steve Maris
Director, Membership Services
smaris@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5822

Rosemary Rasp
Membership Services Manager
rrasp@visitseattle.org
(206) 461-5824

Administration Mailing Address

Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau
One Convention Place, 701 Pike Street, Suite 800 ; Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 461-5800 Fax: (206) 461-5855
www.visitseattle.org | E-mail: admin@visitseattle.org

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
Issue 8: May 2009

Also available online: visitseattle.org/news

Seattle Metronatural News is a quarterly tourism industry newsletter that is edited and published by Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau
One Convention Place ][ 701 Pike St ][ Suite 800 ][ Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 461-5800 ][ www.visitseattle.org