Planning Directory | RESOURCES & CONVENTION SERVICES . PD57 Great Events Start Here. CONVENTION SERVICES ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS SPRITZ MARKETING CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SERVICE, INC. 203 Lawrence Ave., South San Francisco 650-589-3117 • 800-799-7373 certifiedfolder.com • jonf@certifiedfolder.com Certified Folder is one of the West’s largest and oldest distributors of attraction brochures, with brochure displays in more than 1,000 prime visitor, corporate and airport locations in the Bay Area. 660 Sacramento St., Ste. 200 415-221-2875 • spritzsf.com beth@spritzsf.com This full-service boutique agency specializes in traditional and new media marketing: brand strategy, creative design, web, mobile, analytics, PR, events and more. CHINATOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION VECTOR MEDIA 560 Lexington Ave., 14th Fl., New York, NY 415-361-0461 • vectormedia.com Vector Media offers diverse out-of-home advertising opportunities, specializing in large-format visual communications. 667 Grant Ave. • 415-982-6306 moonfestival.org/index.html elee@moonfestival.com Founded in 1988, the San Francisco Chinatown Merchants Association is dedicated to the revitalization of commerce and tourism in one of America’s most unique historic neighborhoods. GOLD COUNTRY VISITORS ASSOCIATION 200 Wool St., Folsom • 916-985-2698 calgold.org • maryann@visitfolsom.com California’s Gold Country is your ticket to adventure! Enjoy four-season fun including shopping, dining, wine tasting, historic Gold Rush towns and a plethora of outdoor activities. CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLDEN GATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CHARLES ZUKOW ASSOCIATES, LLC ARTISTS & CARICATURISTS 730 Sacramento St. • 415-982-3000 chineseparade.com The Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade will be on Sat., Feb. 24 at 5:15 p.m. in San Francisco. Bleacher tickets are available. 584 Castro St., Ste. 528 • 415-362-4422 ggba.com • info@ggba.com Founded in 1974, GGBA is proud to be the LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the San Francisco/Bay Area. 605 Market St., Ste. 500 • 415-296-0677 charleszukow.com charlesz@charleszukow.com We are a full-service lifestyle public relations, advertising, marketing and promotions agency. CARTOON GUYS CLEAR CHANNEL AIRPORTS & OUTDOOR 157 Waterview Terrace, Vallejo 707-771-6586 • rosenthalm@ymail.com Caricatures are a great fit for conventions. What sets us apart is branding every drawing with your logo and theme — drawn with flattery not exaggeration. CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY Building 201, Fort Mason • 415-561-3000 parksconservancy.org nphelps@parksconservancy.org We provide visitor services in one of America’s most visited national parks, operating the Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour, Golden Gate Bridge Tour, bookstores, cafes and more. 555 12th St., Ste. 950, Oakland 510-835-5900 clearchanneloutdoor.com amylandgraf@clearchannel.com meredithhaggerty@clearchannel.com Clear Channel Outdoor is the world’s largest outdoor advertising company with close to one million displays in 45 countries across five continents. ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 901 Market St., Ste. 490 • 415-658-7979 sfciviccenter.org • info@sfciviccenter.org The Civic Center CBD’s goal is to improve the image, safety, beautification and cleanliness of the neighborhood to benefit residents, employees, property owners and visitors. DESTINATION: TIBURON BAY AREA LONGSHOREMEN’S MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION DAVID PERRY & ASSOCIATES, INC. 584 Castro St., Ste. 529 • 415-767-1067 davidperry.com • news@davidperry.com David Perry and Associates, Inc. is a full-range public relations/social marketing and government affairs firm. We give advice on all things media, video and audio production, etc. 400 North Point St. • 415-441-5511 admin@sfbalma.org The Bay Area Longshoremen’s Memorial Association is located in a historic building in San Francisco’s famous Fisherman’s Wharf. The venue can be used for meetings and events. 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon 415-435-7373 • destinationtiburon.org Just minutes across the Bay from San Francisco, the town of Tiburon is a unique combination of historic charm, relaxed waterfront dining and spectacular views. GOLDEN GATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION FAIRFIELD CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU 220 Montgomery St., Ste. 990 415-781-5348 • ggra.org This nonprofit association of Bay Area restaurateurs and associated suppliers provides benefits, educational programs and information on current legislative and local issues to members. CALAVERAS VISITORS BUREAU EXPO VISION PARTNERS, INC. 841 Turquoise St., Ste. F442, San Diego 800-286-3976 • xpovision.com xpovision@aol.com This exclusive advertising contractor for Moscone Center features backlit informational display including new digital signage in Moscone South lobby. 1192 S. Main St., Angels Camp 209-736-0049 • 800-225-3764 gocalaveras.com • info@gocalaveras.com Just two hours east of San Francisco, Calaveras boasts abundant foothills recreation, cave tours and expeditions, Big Trees State Park, vibrant wine country and Gold Rush history. 1000 Webster St., First Fl., Ste. A, Fairfield 707-399-2445 • visitfairfieldca.com info@visitfairfieldca.com Are you looking for a unique meeting experience? Come to Fairfield, CA, a beautiful wine country located just 45 minutes from San Francisco and Sacramento. HAIGHT-ASHBURY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FISHERMAN’S WHARF COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 202 Jefferson St. • 415-673-3530 visitfishermanswharf.com tcampbell@visitfishermanswharf.com Plan your next event at one of the many distinct venues at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s historic waterfront. Fisherman’s Wharf alone has 12 hotels offering over 2,500 rooms. 1388 Haight St., Box 151 • 415-830-4407 thehaight.org The Haight-Ashbury is one of San Francisco’s most historic and well-known neighborhoods. It is dynamic, featuring an eclectic mix of independent shops, restaurants and nightlife. HIGH SIERRA VISITORS COUNCIL 40343 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst • 559-683-4636 californiahighsierra.com terrys@yosemiteexperience.com The High Sierra is the perfect playground for outdoor sports from mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, skiing, boarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing to special events. CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST -THE ORIGINAL ROAD TRIP GLODOW NEAD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 1700 Montgomery St., Ste. 203 415-394-6500 • glodownead.com jeff@glodownead.com We design and execute creative, results-oriented publicity and PR campaigns in the lifestyle area: hotels, destination restaurants, airlines, commercial developments and more. centralcoast-tourism.com brobinson@mbayaq.org Experience “The Original Road Trip” along California’s Central Coast. There are miles of rugged shoreline with panoramic views of the Pacific and great beaches for swimming. FISHERMAN’S WHARF MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CASTRO MERCHANTS GREENERPRINTER 584 Castro St., Ste. 333 • 415-431-2359 castromerchants.com info@castromerchants.com This is the merchant association for the Castro-Upper Market area. 1003 Canal Blvd., Point Richmond 510-898-0000 • 800-655-5833 greenerprinter.com marketing@greenerprinter.com We specialize in providing green solutions for your business marketing and communication needs. CENTRAL MARKET COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 901 Market St., Ste. 490 • 415-957-5985 central-market.org info@central-market.org The Central Market CBD promotes local businesses; encourages economic development and public improvements; co-coordinates major events and advocates on behalf of its constituents. 47 Pier, Ste. 2 • 415-674-7503 fishermanswharf.org fishermanswharf@sbcglobal.net We are devoted to preservation of the pageantry and charm of Fisherman’s Wharf for the delight of visitors. Visit our website for history, events, maps and information on attractions. HOTEL COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO 323 Geary St., Ste. 405 • 415-391-5197 hotelcouncilsf.org • info@hotelcouncilsf.org We represent large and small San Francisco hotel properties on industry-related issues and sponsor functions featuring programs of interest to the tourism industry. FRESNO/CLOVIS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 1180 E. Shaw Ave., Ste. 201, Fresno 559-981-5500 • 800-788-0836 playfresno.org layla.forstedt@fresnocvb.org The Fresno/Clovis CVB sales team is here to make your event a success. Visit our website to plan your event in the perfect location...in the heart of California! KETCHUM, INC. 1050 Battery St. • 415-984-6100 ketchum.com This public relations and marketing agency specializes in corporate and product positioning. sftravel.com FROM LEFT: San Francisco City Hall Interior; Contemporary Jewish Museum Richard and Rhoda Goldman Hall RESOURCES & CONVENTION SERVICES
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