SANTA CLARA, CA (August, 2011) - Dignitaries from the Santa Clara Convention Center's 25 year history celebrated the award-winning facility's Silver Anniversary recently at a themed event inside the Mission City Ballroom. Assembly Member Paul Fong representing the 22nd District presented Convention Center President & CEO Steve Van Dorn with a certificate recognizing the event. Also, Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews and City Manager Jennifer Sparacino spoke of the building's success and economic impact on the community. Highlights from the "Past" included colorful artist sketches of a then proposed Convention Center. The exhibit also included photos of the existing orchards pre-Convention Center and of the facility during construction. The "Present" section showcased the Mission City Ballroom in a contemporary modern setting and treated everyone to a menu that included sushi, fish tacos, and red velvet cupcakes. The final "Future" section of the celebration featured renderings of the voter approved 68500 seat 49ers Santa Clara stadium and of the new City of Santa Clara Parking Garage currently under construction. Exhibiting were the 49ers cheerleaders who autographed posters and Convention Center partners including ARAMARK, Blueprint Studios, Convention and Visitors Bureau, PSAV Presentation Services, Smart City Networks, and Spot Focus Dynamic Media. Guests were given a pyramid shaped box of chocolate truffles as the event concluded. For more on Santa Clara Convention ...
