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Costa Mesa Celebrates its Olympians
If Costa Mesa were a country, it would have placed 63rd overall in total medal count at the 2012 Olympic games in London. That would have been good enough to beat 141 other countries. Costa Mesa was well represented at the summer games with 5 athletes who attended school, currently reside or train in the city. Read More
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AAvenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Announces “Make Your Own Meeting” Twitter Contest
CALLING ALL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO TWEET THEIR IDEA OF A “DREAM” MEETING AMENITY OR BREAK!
On the heels of a multimillion-dollar redesign, the Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel debuts its new meetings and events spaces with a Twitter contest, held November 1-30, 2010
In celebration of its newly redesigned meetings, event, and conference spaces, the Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel announces the “Make Your Own Meeting” Twitter contest, taking place November 1-30, 2010. As a component of the “Make Your Own Meeting” initiative, the hotel encourages business professionals to tweet about their ideal meeting amenity or themed break in hopes of securing that amenity at their next business meeting held at the hotel. The sky is the limit when it comes to creativity—be it a desire for leather recliners for all meeting attendees or a complimentary seven-course catered lunch by the hotel’s celebrated executive chef, Robert Biebrich. In addition to the “Make Your Own Meeting” Twitter contest—and as a further means of introducing professionals to the hotel’s newly renovated meetings and events spaces—the Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel will also offer a 20% discount to any groups that book and hold a meeting prior to January 31, 2011. Read More
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Barrett-Jackson is Returning to Costa Mesa in 2011!
Calling all collector car aficionados! Get ready to start your engines (or at least your car fantasies).
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC, host of “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™”, has announced plans to return to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on June 24-26, 2011.
According to Barrett-Jackson officials, the inaugural edition of the auction drew more than 58,000 visitors and sold 395 cars for a total of more than $15 million when it debuted in Costa Mesa this past June.
Barrett-Jackson also helped raise more than $1 million for charity at the event and local hotels and restaurants reported increased business as a result of the auction coming to town. Read More
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THREAD Show Heads to Orange County on 2010 Independent Design Tour
THREAD Show, the multi-city shopping event promoting emerging designers and artists, is headed to Orange County as the next stop on its 2010 tour. In each market, THREAD will showcase 100 independent designers, as well as complementary music, art, food and entertainment. This year, THREAD is also adding a home section to the event, inviting independent designers of furniture, art and housewares to apply for the spring shows.
“There are loads of brilliant reasons we should all shop at THREAD,” explains Lara Matthews, founder of THREAD. “This is a unique opportunity to support independent designers, invest in your local economy and decrease your carbon footprint. But what I love the most about the designs I discover through THREAD is that they are not mass-produced and are made with a level of care and quality that I don’t find at most commercial retailers.” Read More
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Former Governor Mitt Romney Visits The Westin South Coast Plaza
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney recently visited The Westin South Coast Plaza to attend a luncheon at the hotel that was hosted by Claremont McKenna College. Romney thanked his supporters and autographed his recent book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.”
Located in Costa Mesa, California, the extensively remodeled hotel is now more than ever a leading choice for meeting and event planners nationwide, savvy business travelers, as well as leisure guests seeking a sophisticated, yet relaxing experience. Read More
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