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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.