Monthly Archives August 2014

August 29, 2014

Te3am, Kay Towner reminded me that directly after our Annual Conference in Orlando I wrote that you have to lead from the front, face challenges head on and own your mistakes. Clearly, this week is a time that I need to own my mistake and show humility while facing a very challenging...

Motivational Monday

Team, Please enjoy the following quote supplied by Monica Abelardo, Human Resources Manager, Levi’s Stadium:   “To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just accept the ones you like.” – Mike Gafka   Let’s make it a great day, Naomi   ...

August 22, 2014

Te3am, This week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Fortune magazine.  It was a great opportunity to discuss the evolution and future of Centerplate as well as define our differentiation strategy and our unflinching commitment to Making It Better To Be There. It was well received and actually generated...

Motivational Monday August 18, 2014

Team,   Please enjoy the following quote supplied by Adrianne Barnhart, Club Level Manager at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium:               Make it a great day, Naomi   ...

August 15, 2014

Te3am, As you know, we are committed to establishing Centerplate as the “Defender of Live Events,” and in getting the word out about the value of the guest experience. Together with our client, the Miami Dolphins, and data company, Teradata, Centerplate has proposed a panel for next year’s South By Southwest...

Motivational Monday August 11, 2014

Team, Please enjoy today’s Motivational Monday supplied by Zach Hensley, General Manager of Levi’s Stadium:   Have a great Monday! Naomi ...

August 8, 2014

Te3am, It was another a big week for us in MLS.  Sun Life Stadium executed the Guinness International Champions Cup Final and we received great reviews from team owners in the suites and fans in the stadium.  The San Jose Earthquakes game was the inaugural public event at Levi Stadium and...

Motivational Monday August 8, 2014

Team,   The following quote was supplied by Randal Brubaker, Director of Operations for Levi’s Stadium:   “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out. “~John Wooden   Make it a great Monday, Naomi Dugan ...

August 1, 2014

Te3am, This past week was a very busy one on many fronts.  Once again we nailed Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center and the Honda Indy in Toronto.  Many on the leadership team represented Centerplate well at the IAVM Conference in Portland and at our client event at Providence...