San Jose Civic

Visit San Jose Wins Prestigious Tourism Marketing Award

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit San Jose , the official destination marketing organization for the City of San Jose, has been recognized with a 2022 Silver Magellan Award from Travel Weekly in the category of "Marketing - Promotions with Purpose."

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  • SAN JOSE, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit San Jose , the official destination marketing organization for the City of San Jose, has been recognized with a 2022 Silver Magellan Award from Travel Weekly in the category of "Marketing - Promotions with Purpose."
  • Visit San Jose was recognized for their "San Jose Love" campaign and their collective efforts to stimulate COVID-19 recovery while cultivating an authentic brand voice and digital brand presence.
  • "We're grateful to the Team San Jose Board of Directors and the City of San Jose for finding funds to dedicate to this successful campaign," says John LaFortune, President and CEO of Visit San Jose.
  • Visit San Jose is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the city to increase tourism's economic impact to San Jose through destination development and brand strategy.

Media Advisory: Amidst Rise of Mass Shootings in U.S., Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Raises Voice of Peace in Bay Area, Brings Global Peace Campaign, Leads Meditation for 4,000

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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What: A voice for unity and human values, spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will bring his message of peace and offer practical solutions to address mental health.

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  • What: A voice for unity and human values, spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will bring his message of peace and offer practical solutions to address mental health.
  • He will kick off the "I Stand for Peace" campaign an evening of Wisdom, Meditation and Collective Action.
  • Thousands will participate in the event, along with California State Senator Dave Cortese,mayors of Bay Area cities, supervisors and assembly members.
  • What: Building Resilient, Happy, Inclusive and Prosperous Cities Post Pandemic A Conversation With Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Bay Area Mayors, Facilitated by California Senator Dave Cortese.

Global Humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Meet Mayors of Bay Area to Address Mental Health and Creation of Resilient, Safe and Peaceful Cities

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Surgeon General at George Washington University to discuss social connection, compassion, and youth mental health and spoke about ways to address the mental health crisis that the youth in America are facing.

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  • Surgeon General at George Washington University to discuss social connection, compassion, and youth mental health and spoke about ways to address the mental health crisis that the youth in America are facing.
  • "Our mission is to improve mental health outcomes and forge partnerships to strengthen and empower our local communities."
  • "If each person makes their mental health a priority, we can make world peace a reality, as global peace is not possible without individual peace," said Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living Foundation.
  • Gurudev will also be launching the "I Stand for Peace" Bay Area campaign at the San Jose Civic on June 9, 2022, at 7 p.m.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center & San Jose Theaters Are First in Northern California to Receive GBAC Accreditation

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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SAN JOSE, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- San Jose McEnery Convention Center and the collection of San Jose Theaters announced today that they have received the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR facility accreditation .

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  • SAN JOSE, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- San Jose McEnery Convention Center and the collection of San Jose Theaters announced today that they have received the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR facility accreditation .
  • This announcement makes the San Jose McEnery Convention Center the first convention center in Northern California to be industry-accredited in outbreak and infectious diseases preparation and response.
  • The San Jose McEnery Convention Center and the four venues in the San Jose Theaters collections, both divisions of economic development organization Team San Jose, are now fully accredited in the 20 GBAC STAR Program Elements performance-based accreditation.
  • Team San Jose also manages the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, South Hall, and arts and entertainment venues including the California Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts, Montgomery Theater, and San Jose Civic.

Team San Jose mourns the loss of Karolyn Kirchgesler, President and CEO

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The entire Team San Jose family, which includes the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the collection of San Jose Theaters and Visit San Jose, extend their condolences to the Kirchgesler family and to all of her loved ones.

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  • The entire Team San Jose family, which includes the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the collection of San Jose Theaters and Visit San Jose, extend their condolences to the Kirchgesler family and to all of her loved ones.
  • She also partnered with the City of San Jose, San Jose Sports Authority, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks and San Jose Earthquakes to helpSan Jose be recognized as a true sports destination, hosting WrestleMania 31, Super Bowl 50, the 2016 MLS All-Star Game, the 2019 CFP Championship Game and the 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend.
  • For more information about Team San Jose, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose Theaters and Visit San Jose, visit www.sanjose.org .
  • Team San Jose also manages the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, South Hall, and arts and entertainment venues including the California Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts, Montgomery Theater, and San Jose Civic.

Team San Jose Selects Agilysys Point of Sale System (POS) to Increase Efficiency and Improve the Guest Experience Across Multiple Venues

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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Team San Jose is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, arts, labor and venues to deliver an exceptional visitor experience and serve as the gateway to San Jose as a destination.

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  • Team San Jose is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, arts, labor and venues to deliver an exceptional visitor experience and serve as the gateway to San Jose as a destination.
  • It has been a pleasure working with Agilysys through every step of this process, said Robb Hales, Food and Beverage Controller at Team San Jose.
  • Team San Jose is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, arts, community business leaders, labor and public venues to deliver an exceptional visitor experience and serve as the gateway to San Jose as a destination.
  • Team San Jose also manages and operates the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, South Hall, and San Jose Theaters, the collection of arts and entertainment venues that include the California Theatre, Center for Performing Arts, Montgomery Theater and San Jose Civic.

Visit San Jose hires new Executive Chef Michael Riddell to lead culinary activities at San Jose Convention Center and San Jose Theaters

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit San Jose , the official destination marketing organization for the city, and its parent company, Team San Jose, are proud to introduce new Executive Chef Michael Riddell to the organization.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit San Jose , the official destination marketing organization for the city, and its parent company, Team San Jose, are proud to introduce new Executive Chef Michael Riddell to the organization.
  • Riddell will oversee the extensive banquet and catering offerings at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and the family of San Jose Theaters.
  • "We are very excited to have Chef Riddell onboard to bring new innovation to our culinary menus," says Karolyn Kirchgesler, President & CEO of Team San Jose.
  • Team San Jose manages and operates the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, South Hall, and arts and entertainment venues including the California Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts, Montgomery Theater, and San Jose Civic.