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SDSU Faces BYU in 2012 SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

November 27, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Aztecs accepted an invitation to play the Brigham Young University Cougars in the eighth annual San Diego CountyCredit Union (SDCCU) Poinsettia Bowl.  San Diego State finished 9-3 in the regular season and 7-1 in the Mountain West en route to earning a share of the league title, its first since 1998.  The football game will be played … [Read more...] about SDSU Faces BYU in 2012 SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

Long-Term Funding to Promote San Diego Tourism Secured

November 27, 2012 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

On Nov. 26, the San Diego City Council voted to extend a hotel room measure that will raise millions of dollars to promote San Diego as a tourist destination.  A two percent assessment, which was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2012, will now run for the next 40 years and apply to all hotels of 30 rooms or more starting Jan. 1, 2013.  A 0.55 percent charge will be levied on all those … [Read more...] about Long-Term Funding to Promote San Diego Tourism Secured

Kerri Verbeke Kapich Selected as Finalist for SDBJ’s “Women Who Mean Business” Award

November 21, 2012 By Joe Terzi Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Kerri Verbeke Kapich, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, for being selected as a finalist in the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) Women Who Mean Business Awards program. The award honors dynamic female leaders who have contributed to the growth and vitality of San Diego’s business, civic and cultural landscape. Kerri was selected … [Read more...] about Kerri Verbeke Kapich Selected as Finalist for SDBJ’s “Women Who Mean Business” Award

2013 Meeting Planner Guide in Production

November 19, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

Production and advertising sales have started for the 2013 Official San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau Meeting and Convention Planner’s Guide ( MPG).  The MPG is an important tool used by our sales team to generate group meetings business for San Diego, and this year’s guide will also include a comprehensive section on the San Diego Convention Center to assist citywide … [Read more...] about 2013 Meeting Planner Guide in Production

BYU Comes to San Diego to Play in 2012 SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

November 19, 2012 By Brian Hilemon Leave a Comment

Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall and the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars notched their sixth win of the season on Nov. 10, giving them a berth in the San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) Poinsettia Bowl.  The game kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 20th at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium. This nationally recognized California event features all the pomp and … [Read more...] about BYU Comes to San Diego to Play in 2012 SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl

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