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 One of the West’s largest and oldest distributors of attraction brochures, we have 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 Full-service boutique agency specializing in traditional and new media marketing including brand strategy, creative design, web, mobile, analytics, PR, events and more. CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 730 Sacramento St. • 415-982-3000 chineseparade.com The Southwest Airlines Chinese New Year Parade will be on Saturday, February 23 at 5:15 p.m. in San Francisco. Bleacher tickets are available. Visit www.chineseparade.com or call 415-889-8823. GOLDEN GATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 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. VECTOR MEDIA CHARLES ZUKOW ASSOCIATES, LLC 560 Lexington Ave., 14th Fl., New York, NY 415-971-7469 • vectormedia.com kevinc@vectormedia.com Vector Media offers diverse out-of-home advertising opportunities specializing in large format visual communications. CIVIC CENTER COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY 605 Market St., Ste. 500 415-296-0677 • charleszukow.com charlesz@charleszukow.com This is a full-service lifestyle public relations, advertising, marketing and promotions agency. 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. Building 201, Fort Mason 415-561-3000 • parksconservancy.org nphelps@parksconservancy.org We offer visitor services in one of America’s most-visited national parks. We operate the Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour, the Golden Gate Bridge Tour, bookstores, cafes and other visitor services. BAY AREA LONGSHOREMEN’S MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION DESTINATION: TIBURON GOLDEN GATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION CLEAR CHANNEL AIRPORTS & OUTDOOR 555 12th St., Ste. 950, Oakland 510-835-5900 • clearchanneloutdoor.com Clear Channel Outdoor is the world’s largest outdoor advertising company with close to one million displays in 45 countries across five continents. 400 N. 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. 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 FAIRFIELD CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU 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 related to media, video and audio production, etc. 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, a beautiful wine country location just 45 minutes from San Francisco and Sacramento. HAIGHT-ASHBURY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 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’s dynamic and features an eclectic mix of independent shops, restaurants and nightlife. CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST -THE ORIGINAL ROAD TRIP P.O. Box 70, Solvang • 831-648-4985 centralcoast-tourism.com krupp@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 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 more than 2,500 rooms. HIGH SIERRA VISITORS COUNCIL 40343 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst 559-683-4636 • californiahighsierra.com terrys@yosemiteexperience.com This is the perfect playground for outdoor sports from mountain biking, backpacking, hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, skiing, boarding, snowmobiling and snowshoeing to special events. 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 including hotels, destination restaurants, airlines, commercial developments, etc. CASTRO MERCHANTS FISHERMAN’S WHARF MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION HOTEL COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO GREENERPRINTER 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. 584 Castro St., Ste. 333 • 415-431-2359 castromerchants.com info@castromerchants.com This is the merchant association for the Castro-Upper Market area. CENTRAL MARKET COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT Pier 47, Ste. 2 • 415-674-7503 fishermanswharf.org fishermanswharf@sbcglobal.net We are devoted to the 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. 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. KETCHUM, INC. 1050 Battery St. • 415-984-6100 ketchum.com We are a public relations and marketing agency that specializes in corporate and product positioning. 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. FRESNO/CLOVIS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HUMBOLDT COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU LIGHTHOUSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS 857 Montgomery • 415-364-0000 lh-pa.com • contact@lh-pa.com Lighthouse is the preeminent public affairs consultancy in the San Francisco Bay Area. CHINATOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 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. Go to playfresno.org to plan your event in the perfect location in the heart of California! 322 First St., Eureka • 707-443-5097 redwoods.info • info@redwoods.info Four hours north of San Francisco, the Redwood Coast has the world’s tallest trees, Redwood National Park, the Avenue of Giants and the Lost Coast. 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 JAPANTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO 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. 1759 Sutter St. 415-567-4573 • sfjapantown.org San Francisco’s Japantown is one of only three remaining neighborhoods of its kind in the U.S., providing unique cultural experiences to its visitors. sftravel.com © Irja Elisa Creative; Nick Brown Photography RESOURCES & CONVENTION SERVICES