Centerplate Draws upon its 24-year History in Louisville to Provide Regional Focus
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Louisville Arena Authority Chairman Jim Host announced today approval of Centerplate (AMEX:CVP) as the exclusive culinary management company for the much anticipated $252 million downtown arena. This account is the perfect complement to Centerplate's existing partnerships with the Kentucky Exposition Center, the University of Louisville, the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Louisville Bats.
"During our 24-year history in Louisville we have fallen in love with the city's vibrant culinary community and the hospitality of the people. That is why we are so very enthusiastic about being a part of this exciting new venue," said Centerplate President and CEO Janet Steinmayer. "This is something that the people of Louisville have deserved for a long time, and we are ecstatic that they are finally getting a new arena downtown to showcase their hometown team. Centerplate will certainly offer arena guests the best in food options, which we hope will add to the whole arena experience." The venue hopes to attract more than 100 events per year when it opens in 2010. The main tenants for the arena will be the University of Louisville men's and women's basketball teams. Centerplate's culinary team is ready to serve 22,000 Cardinal fans with an innovative program highlighting the area's abundance of local products. The team will also develop gourmet items for the 72 luxury suites, the sports bar and restaurant, four premium seat lounges and four alumni rooms.
About Centerplate Centerplate provides culinary, hospitality and retail management to 130 prominent sports, entertainment and convention, venues across North America including such high profile events as 24 World Series games, nine U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 10 Super Bowls, nine NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Tournaments and 14 World Cup Soccer games. Visit the company online at http://www.centerplate.com/ DATASOURCE: Centerplate, Inc.
CONTACT: Jamie Estes, +1-502-721-0335, X100, , for Centerplate, Inc.
Web site: http://www.centerplate.com/
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