Archive for May, 2009

Showtime Events Opens New Office In AL

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Showtime Events is excited to announce a new office located on the beautiful gulf coast of Alabama at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The new office will bring the high quality events and entertainment that Showtime Events is known for to the quickly growing resort area.

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The Wharf in Orange Beach At Night

Showtime Events will be managing the areas largest Conference Center located on The Wharf property. This facility will be able to host events in excess of 2,000 people which is something the local travel and tourism market has been highly anticipating.

The Showtime Events team in Alabama includes Leigh Robert’s, Director of Client Relations/Business Development and Donald Marler, the Senior Conference Services Manager. Together they manage all of the group business at The Wharf, consisting of corporate, incentive, association, and social events throughout the entire Wharf complex.

outside-copyLeigh Robert’s comes from a well-rounded background in the hospitality industry. She started her career at Walt Disney World as a restaurant manager and conference services manager at the Grand Floridian Beach Resort. After leaving Walt Disney Roberts spent the next 15 years planning all size corporate incentive programs worldwide, including working with Showtime Events multiple times. In 2009 she joined the Showtime Events management team!

About The Wharf

The Wharf is the Gulf Coast’s premier destination resort and marina featuring luxury waterfront condominiums, superior resort amenities. The first class amenities include: The Gulf Coast’s largest Conference Center (see below); The Golf Club of The Wharf which features 18-Championship holes, club house and pro-shop; The Oasis pools with a lazy river, zero-entry wave pool, hammock island and tiki bar; and the best selection of shopping, dining and entertainment on the island with over 15 restaurants, unique boutiques and stores, live music every weekend and The Wharf’s 10,000-seat Amphitheater!

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Summer, Spring, Winter or Fall: The Wharf is the ultimate vacation destination!

About the Conference Center at The Wharf

The Wharf’s brand new Conference Center is perfect for large meetings, exhibits, banquets, and more. With approx. 27,000 square feet of space which has the capabilities of breaking down into five meeting rooms, the new Conference Center in Orange Beach, AL can accommodate a variety of events, including dinner for 1,500+, a reception for 2,000, or an exhibition with almost 100 booths! You will find state-of-the-art audio visual technology, a green room, and a staging kitchen for catering. It’s a multifunctional venue situated right on a marina and a premier location for any event!

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The Conference Center at The Wharf.

Welcome Jennifer Munn to the Showtime Events Team

Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Jennifer Munn

Jennifer Munn

We would like to welcome our newest intern to the Showtime Events team. Jennifer Munn comes to us from North Carolina State University.  For the past 4 years she has been pursuing a Bachelor of Science in  Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with a concentration in Program Management.  The internship at Showtime Events is the final step to completing her degree. She hopes to pursue a career in the event management field.

While attending NC State she has volunteered with a variety of different agencies and met local professionals in the field. In addition she was a member of Rho Phi Lambda, the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Honor Fraternity and was an active student within the department.

Jennifer’s internship with Showtime Events goes through the summer.  She will be directly involved in all aspects of the special events industry and will be able to gain valuable hands on experience.

All of us at Showtime would like to extend a warm welcome to Jennifer as the newest member of our team!