SMG, the
Worldwide Leader in Venue Management, is proud to announce that the Kent City
Council has unanimously voted to approve an extension of the SMG contract for
continued management of the ShoWare Center in Kent, WA. The vote occurred during the council meeting on Tuesday, November 4. SMG will
continue to provide top quality, industry-standard-setting day-to-day
operational services for the region’s newest sports and entertainment arena. The
new agreement is for an additional five years and also calls an additional five
year renewal option after the initial term.
"SMG is
proud of its partnership with the City of Kent and we are thankful for the
opportunity to continue to build upon the success of the ShoWare Center,"
said Joe Romano, Senior Vice President for SMG.
“SMG has
done a tremendous job for Kent establishing ShoWare Center as a community asset
in a highly competitive market and doing it in tough economic times,” said Ben
Wolters, Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Kent
and Contract Administrator for ShoWare Center. “Together with SMG and our
anchor tenant the Seattle Thunderbirds, we look forward to continue growing
ShoWare Center as the premier destination in the city and the region.”
“The Kent
City Council’s unanimous approval of the SMG contract is a proud moment,” said ShoWare
Center’s General Manager, Tim Higgins. “As we approach the celebration of our 2
Millionth guest, this multiyear renewal is a testament to the energetic efforts
of our entire staff. Thank you to the City of Kent for their confidence in the SMG/ShoWare
Center team.”
ShoWare
Center, home to the WHL Seattle Thunderbirds, annually hosts over 175 events.
These events include concerts, family shows, and community events, attracting
approximately 400,000 people to downtown Kent each year.
SMG has
provided full management services, as well as preopening responsibilities, for
the ShoWare Center in Kent since the building opened to the public in 2009.
