DOCSLIB.ORG

Elevating Redding to Drive Visitor Arrivals & Expenditures

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Elevating Redding to Drive Visitor Arrivals & Expenditures ELEVATING REDDING TO DRIVE VISITOR ARRIVALS & EXPENDITURES Presented by Redding Chamber of Commerce & Development Counsellors International Table of Contents 2 Understanding of the Project 7 Qualifications of Consultants 15 Narrative Requirements 19 Campaign Concepts 27 A High-Impact Integrated Marketing Strategy 47 Relevant Experience 53 Samples of Work 65 Team Lassen Volcanic National Park Credit: @cax.photography 1 Understanding of the Project We believe all good branding and marketing must Understanding be rooted in research. While our proposed scope of work includes an extensive foundation of quantitative and qualitative research inputs, this preliminary research allowed us to gain a base understanding of how Redding is perceived as a travel destination among internal and external audiences. of the Project These findings helped inform our proposed strategy. We’ve got this. The inside view: Residents. Redding’s new brand needs to find “common ground” Local residents are only moderately supportive of growing the Redding tourism industry but this is driven in part by the perceived lack of information that appeals to residents and visitors alike. on tourism developments shared by the local government and stakeholders. We found your request for qualifications, augmented by the addendum, To get a directional understanding of Redding residents’ sentiments towards tourism within to be crystal-clear. In a nutshell, here’s our understanding of the project, the community, the Chamber/DCI conducted a four-question online survey of a small sample which is slated to begin on May 1, 2021: of Redding residents in early January. Key findings included: ° Develop and execute a strategic and sustainable marketing and branding plan to increase ° On a scale of 1 to 5, residents showed moderate support for welcoming visitors visitor arrivals and expenditures in Redding — both leisure travelers and groups. to Redding from other parts of the U.S. (3.5) and from other countries (3.2). ° Take a hard look at Redding’s current messaging and marketing assets; identify gaps ° Although residents said tourism was important to the local economy (4 of 5), and areas of opportunity. the ranking dipped to 3.5 when asked if the benefits of tourism outweighed the negatives for the community. ° Insure that Redding’s new brand resonates with both residents and visitors. ° Less than one-quarter of respondents (24%) indicated that the local ° Create a smart, highly integrated marketing strategy. government and/or other local stakeholders keep residents informed on the major tourism developments or updates in the community. ° Dial up Redding’s digital marketing, including taking the website to the next level with a community calendar of events. ° When residents were asked how likely are they to recommend Redding as a place to visit to potential visitors from outside the area/state, Capitalize on the natural beauty of Redding and developing assets downtown ° the mean was 3.3, with only 27% saying “very likely.” to produce compelling videos and photos that depict the “true” experience visitors can expect in Redding. Although the ambivalence of residents toward tourism is likely heightened due to COVID, there is room for improvement in educating, informing and Maximize the City’s return on investment, focusing on the most strategic initiatives ° improving the community’s sentiments about tourism. that can be delivered “all-in” within the budget stated in the RFQ. ° Measure everything. You want to know we moved the needle. Downtown Redding 2 3 Understanding of the Project The inside view: Stakeholders. The outside view: Past/Potential Visitors. “We’re a small town, but we think big in Redding — Cascade Theatre, Redding was perceived less favorably as a leisure Turtle Bay, Sundial Bridge. There is a sense of possibility here and travel destination compared to other competitor we’re always inventing the best possible version of ourselves. destinations in California and Oregon. In addition, DCI conducted a series of telephone interviews with key stakeholders to The Chamber/DCI also conducted a brief online survey among a small sample of garner their point of view on Redding’s tourism assets, untapped potential and other past and potential visitors in four key feeder markets — Sacramento, San Francisco/ topics. Common themes and topline observations included: Bay Area, Los Angeles and Reno/Tahoe. The goal was to understand how Redding was perceived among its competitive set. Here’s what we learned: ° Although the landscape is gorgeous, downtown Redding isn’t as “photogenic.” We need to pay attention to the smaller moments because the city is greater ° Redding is facing stiff competition — and is perceived less favorably — than the sum of its parts. compared to other destinations offering similar attractions/amenities. When presented with seven leisure travel destinations in Oregon and California, ° While downtown Redding is undergoing a revitalization, it’s still in the only 7% of respondents chose Redding as a destination of interest for future “asset development” phase and doesn’t yet have the same strong travel. This lack of interest appears to be driven, in part, by a lack of familiarity gravitational pull as Turtle Bay/Sundial Bridge, etc. with Redding. Although still several years away, the downtown bike loop will connect ° ° Among respondents reporting an interest in visiting Redding in the future, two major nodes with the Riverfront Trail. That’s a huge opportunity for Redding. 73% are repeat visitors. As the cost of converting new visitors is much greater, ° Redding needs to build on its strong reputation as a mountain biking targeting repeat visitation is a key opportunity. and fly fishing destination. ° Outdoor recreation is a differentiator for Redding. When survey takers were ° Named one of only 14 cultural districts in California with the Cascade Theatre, asked what activities or amenities would most inspire them to visit the Redding, new Riverfront Playhouse downtown and Axiom Repertory Theatre just outside California region, the most common answers were national/state parks (57%), the core, Redding needs to dial up its arts and culture messaging. hiking (46%), dining (42%) and arts and culture (40%). ° There’s a strong live music scene and rising food/brewery scene with more ° Words or phrases that rose to the top when respondents were asked what in the works given the Local Foods. Local Places. Initiative. comes to mind when thinking about the Redding, California region largely focused on the region’s outdoor recreation and natural resource assets. ° From the freeway, there is little to beckon travelers downtown. Redding must become more than a quick gas stop. Opportunity exists to use the backs ° Important factors taken into consideration when selecting a U.S. leisure of buildings lining the freeway to promote Redding’s multiple visitor assets. destination include weather/climate (60%), variety of attractions/amenities (53%), safety/security (51%) and cost of visiting (42%). ° Uncertainty exists about how to leverage the thousands of people coming to Bethel Church each year. The positive perceptions of Redding are largely driven by your outdoor assets but overall, the destination is largely unknown. The lack of negative perceptions ° More needs to be done to spotlight Redding’s indigenous heritage will allow Redding to expand knowledge of its attractions and amenities rather in a genuine way. than focus on countering true misperceptions. Downtown Redding Credit: Kyle Sheppard 4 5 Qualifications of the Consultant Deep Experts in Redding and Destination Marketing 6 Umbrella Alley 7 Qualifications of the Consultant Redding Chamber + DCI: About the Redding Chamber of Commerce. A powerful alliance. The Chamber: Convener. Catalyst. Champion. The Redding Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business Engaging more than 2,500 citizens in surveys, workshops Redding is at a pivotal moment in its long history. growth and a champion for a stronger community. It is also and meetings, the project created an opportunity to begin The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on an inclusive, trusted convener of leaders and influencers to tell our story. It helped to further establish our city’s image our tourism industry and our community. Yet our that gets things done. That makes the Chamber the ideal and reputation by defining who we are and intentionally region’s greatest asset — the great outdoors — candidate to lead a cohesive marketing effort on behalf building toward what we would like to become. Big wins such remains wide open, while our downtown is undergoing of the City of Redding. as the Redding Garden of Lights and Umbrella Alley came to a remarkable renaissance. fruition and multiplied many times the initial investment of the Celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2021, the Chamber has Identity Project sponsors. been influential in many projects that have helped Redding We must emerge from this crisis stronger. Bolder. in its maturation as the hub city of the North State. The highly A city’s image is connected to its competitive advantage as successful Chamber-led “Redding City Identity Project” is a place to live, vacation and invest. As Redding becomes more More inspiring. More savvy. More future-forward. a recent example of the organization’s ability to rally the appealing, it is better positioned for job creation, increased To do so, Redding needs a true injection of fresh energy, perspective and talent. community around a common objective. revenue, and improved quality of life for its citizens. We need to seriously up our game in smart, impactful ways. We need to break down silos and be more inclusive. We need to be super-transparent and accessible. That is why the Redding Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Development Counsellors International — a world leader in place branding and marketing. It is a powerful alliance that leverages the Chamber’s deep connections within our community with cutting-edge marketing expertise that can dramatically elevate awareness of Redding and drive visitation to spur our economy.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Night Passages the Tunnel Visions of Urban Explorer Steve Duncan
    SPRING 2010 COLUMBIA MAGAZINE Night Passages The tunnel visions of urban explorer Steve Duncan C1_FrontCover.indd C1 3/9/10 1:04 PM Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess BlackPANTONE 877 C CONTENTS Spring 2010 12 18 24 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 2 Letters 12 The Night Hunter By Paul Hond 6 College Walk Urban explorer and photographer Steve Duncan Preview From the Bridge . approaches history from a different perspective. Aftershocks . Aliments of Style . Two Poems by Rachel Wetzsteon 18 Defending the University Former provost Jonathan R. Cole, author of 36 In the City of New York The Great American University, discusses the If grace can be attained through repetition, need to protect a vital national resource. WKCR’s Phil Schaap is a bodhisattva of bop. After 40 years, he’s still enlightening us. 24 X-Ray Specs By David J. Craig 40 News Some celestial bodies are so hot they’re invisible. Scientists have invented a telescope that will bring 48 Newsmakers them to light. 50 Explorations 28 Dateline: Iran By Caleb Daniloff 52 Reviews Kelly Niknejad launched Tehran Bureau to change the way we read and think about Iran. 62 Classifi eds 32 Seven Years: A Short Story 64 Finals By Herbert Gold What happens when the girl next door decides to move away? Cover: Self-portrait of Steve Duncan, Old Croton Aqueduct, Upper Manhattan, 2006 1 ToC_r1.indd 1 3/8/10 5:21 PM letters THE BIG HURT celiac disease (“Against the Grain,” Win- I was about 10 when I visited the pool I enjoyed the feature about Kathryn Bigelow ter 2009–10).
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Annual Report
    Can Do Canines ANNUAL GRATITUDE REPORT 2019 ® Celebrating 30 Years 1989-2019 A Letter From Can Do Canines EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALAN PETERS Mission Annual Gratitude Report 2019 Can Do Canines is dedicated to & BOARD CHAIR MITCH PETERSON enhancing the quality of life for 3 A Letter From the Executive Director and Board Chair people with disabilities by creating 4 At a Glance Infographic Dear Friends, mutually beneficial partnerships 5 Client Stories with specially trained dogs. We are pleased to share this report of Can Do Canines’ accomplishments 8 Graduate Teams during 2019. Throughout these pages you’ll see our mission come to life through the stories and words of our graduates. You’ll witness the many 11 The Numbers people who have helped make Can Do Canines possible. And we hope you’ll Celebrating 12 Volunteers be inspired to continue your support. Vision 30 Years We envision a future in which every 16 Contributors We celebrated our 30th anniversary during 2019! Thirty years of service 1989-2019 to the community is a significant accomplishment. An anniversary video person who needs and wants an 25 Legacy Club Alan M. Peters and special logo were created and shared at events and in publications Executive Director assistance dog can have one. 26 Donor Policy throughout the year. Our 30th Anniversary Gala was made extra special by inviting two-time Emmy award winner Louie Anderson to entertain us. And enclosed with this report is the final part of the celebration: our booklet celebrating highlights of those 30 years. Values Those Who Served on the Most importantly, we celebrated our mission through action.
    [Show full text]
  • The Magazine for the Polygraph Professional Stuart Senter, Editor January/ Febraury 2007 Volume 40,1
    The Magazine for the Polygraph Professional Stuart Senter, Editor January/ Febraury 2007 Volume 40,1 In this Issue In Memoriam Applicants for Membership Upgrades to Full Members Certificate of Advanced Specialized Training Polygraph Examiner Training Schedule 42nd Annual Seminar/ Workshop Information Legal Speak Standardization of PDD In the Spotlight Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011 Standards of Practice Upcoming Seminars A Message from the President Polygraph in the News Board of Directors’ Reports Upgrading from Associate to Full Member APA Accredited Schools APA Magazine, 2007, 40(1) 40,1workingusethisone.pmd 1 2/7/2007, 11:49 PM IssueContributors Contributors Board of Directors Jim Allen President Director Donald J. Krapohl Steve Duncan Robbie Bennett PO Box 10411 Georgia State Patrol Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 Steve Duncan Special Investigations Division [email protected] 959 E. Confederate Ave, SE Donnie Dutton Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Vice President – [email protected] Nate Gordon Government Michael Gougler Donnie W. Dutton Director P.O. Box 10411 Donald A. Weinstein Don Krapohl Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 30 Blackhawk Court [email protected] Blythewood, SC 29016-7755 Dee Moody Vice President – [email protected] Vickie Murphy Private Director Roy Ortiz Nate Gordon Roy Ortiz Los Angeles Police Department Dan Sosnowski 1704 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 150 N. Los Angeles, Rm 431 Gordon Vaughan [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90012-3302 [email protected] Don Weinstein Vice President – Law Enforcement Chairman of the Board Terrence V. (TV) O’Malley Michael Gougler Deadlines Behavior Testing and Forensics Texas Department of Public Safety 200 Dick Street, Suite A P.O. Box 4087 This issue closed on Fayetteville, NC 28301 Austin, Texas 78773 January 25, 2007.
    [Show full text]
  • Urban Explorers Subculture Is the Focus of a New Documentary to Premiere at Cinequest
    PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MELODY GILBERT 651-336-5111 [email protected] www.myspace.com/urbanexplorers Electronic Press Kit @www.urbanexplorersfilm.com PHOTOS: incredibly cool photos available upon request (some on the EPK) INTERVIEWS: with the director and/or urban explorers in your area available upon request URBAN EXPLORERS SUBCULTURE IS THE FOCUS OF A NEW DOCUMENTARY TO PREMIERE AT CINEQUEST Director Melody Gilbert's fourth feature doc introduces us to thrill-seeking urban explorers from around the world February 16, 2007 (St Paul, Minnesota): The world premiere of Melody Gilbert's newest documentary URBAN EXPLORERS: INTO THE DARKNESS will take place at the Cinequest Film Festival (www.cinequest.org) on Saturday, March 3 at 7pm at the Camera 12 theater in San Jose, California. This film was one of 13 selected from almost 2000 entries to premiere in the documentary competition section of Cinequest, one of the top ten film festivals in the country. Director Melody Gilbert (A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, WHOLE) spent three years following urban explorers around the globe to uncover the secrets of this unusual hobby. The feature-length doc is directed, produced and shot by Ms. Gilbert and edited by Charlie Gerszewski in association with Channel Z Films in Minneapolis. URBAN EXPLORERS: INTO THE DARKNESS plunges into the world of urban exploration, a growing international subculture of adventure-seekers who explore places where most people would never dream of going. Ms. Gilbert follows Max Action, Shane, Katwoman, Mr. X, Slim Jim and Turbozutek on their 'missions' to infiltrate sewers, 'lunatic asylums,' drains, faded tourist attractions, secret government sites and even the forbidden Catacombs in Paris.
    [Show full text]
  • United States Bankruptcy Court Credit Office# 406 Po Box 660475 P.O
    Case 18-30197 Document 890 Filed in TXSB on 02/12/19 Page 1 of 277 Case 18-30197 Document 890 Filed in TXSB on 02/12/19 Page 2 of 277 EXHIBIT A Case 18-30197 Document 890 Filed in TXSB on 02/12/19 Page 3 of 277 Lockwood Holdings, Inc., et al. - Service List to e-mail Recipients Served 2/6/2019 ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BUCHALTER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION CONLEY ROSENBERG & MENDEZ LLP PAMELA WALTERS & JOHNETTA LANG SHAWN CHRISTIANSON KELLY KLEIST [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] CRADY JEWETT MCCULLEY & HOUREN LLP CURRIN, WUEST MIELKE PAUL & KNAPP, PLLC FUNDERBURK FUNDERBURK COURTOIS SHELLEY BUSH MARMON MARTA MONTENEGRO MARTIN MARK COURTOIS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] GRAY REED & MCGRAW LLP GRAY REED & MCGRAW LLP GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP JASON BROOKNER LYDIA R. WEBB SHARI HEYEN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] JOHNSON DELUCA KURISKY & GOULD, P.C. KANE RUSSELL COLEMAN LOGAN PC KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP DAMIAN ABREO MICHAEL RIDULFO STEPHEN THOMAS SCHWARZBACH JR. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] KOLEY JESSEN P.C. LAW OFFICES OF MEL SMITH LECLAIRRYAN KRISTIN KRUEGER MEL SMITH JASON MEDLEY [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP MARTIN, DISIERE, JEFFERSON & WISDOM, LLP CLAYTON MAYFIELD TARA GRUNDEMEIER JEFFREY TINKHAM [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] MCKOOL SMITH P.C. MCKOOL SMITH P.C. MCKOOL SMITH P.C. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON PAUL MOAK VERONICA MANNING [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NORRIS MCLAUGHLIN & MARCUS, P.A.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Toc R1.Indd 1 6/8/10 4:22 PM Letters
    SUMMER 2010 COLUMBIA MAGAZINE Starry Messenger Neil deGrasse Tyson brings the heavens down to Earth C1_FrontCoverGold.indd C1 6/7/10 8:37 AM Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess BlackPANTONE 871 C C2_CUCNY.indd C2 6/4/10 2:09 PM CONTENTS Summer 2010 26 12 32 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 2 Letters 12 The Musings of the Spheres By Paul Hond 6 College Walk Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson Rules of the Game . Chairman of preaches a galactic gospel meant to awaken us the Boardwalk . Beat the Rap to our humanity. Will we listen? 40 In the City of New York 20 From Boots to Books Should the U.S. hold the trial of accused By Cindy Rodríguez 9/11 conspirator Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in Veterans of America’s wars are coming home Manhattan? Julie Menin doesn’t think so. to new educational opportunities. Three Columbia students tell their stories. 44 News 26 Autism, Unmasked 52 Commencement 2010 By David J. Craig How can doctors detect autism? What is its biological 54 Newsmakers profi le? What causes it? Columbia researchers are getting to the heart of a little-understood condition. 56 Explorations 32 2010: An Artspace Odyssey 58 Sports This year’s MFA thesis show is a study of what happens when different media collide. 60 Reviews 36 Poland’s Bitter Spring 66 Classifi eds By John Micgiel In the wake of the April plane crash that killed much 68 Finals of the leadership of Poland, a Columbia professor in Warsaw examines the fallout —— and the future. Cover: Portrait of Neil deGrasse Tyson by Tanit Sakakini 1 ToC_r1.indd 1 6/8/10 4:22 PM letters NETHERLAND I can readily identify with Steve Duncan’s Your article on Steve Duncan was abso- Paul Hond’s chronicle of Steve Duncan’s emotions about exploring tunnels.
    [Show full text]
  • APA Magazine, 2006, 39(5)
    The Magazine for the Polygraph Professional Stuart Senter, Editor September/October 2006 Volume 39,5 In this Issue In Memoriam Applicants for APA Membership APA Upgrades to Full Members Certificate of Advanced Specialized Training Financial Contributors Polygraph Examiner Training Schedule Seminar Registrations Upcoming Seminars What Can the APA Do for You? Research Review Focus on Michigan Association of Polygraph Examiners Letter to the Editor Polygraph in the News A Message from the President Board of Directors’ Reports Pictures from the 41st Annual Seminar Upgrading from Associate to Full Member APA Accredited Schools APA Magazine, 2006, 39(5) 39,5working.pmd 1 10/11/2006, 9:55 AM IssueContributors Contributors Board of Directors Jim Allen President Director Gordon Barland Donald J. Krapohl Steve Duncan Robbie Bennett PO Box 10411 Georgia State Patrol Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 Steve Duncan Special Investigations Division [email protected] 959 E. Confederate Ave, SE Nate Gordon Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Michael Gougler Vice President – [email protected] Don Krapohl Government Vickie Murphy Donnie W. Dutton Director P.O. Box 10411 TV O’Malley Donald A. Weinstein Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 30 Blackhawk Court Roy Ortiz [email protected] Blythewood, SC 29016-7755 Harry Reed Vice President – [email protected] Louis Rovner Director Chad Russell Private Roy Ortiz Dan Sosnowski Nate Gordon 1704 Locust Street Los Angeles Police Department Gordon Vaughan Philadelphia, PA 19103 150 N. Los Angeles, Rm 431 Lawrence “Larry” Wasser [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90012-3302 [email protected] Don Weinstein Vice President – Law Enforcement Chairman of the Board Deadlines Terrence V. (TV) O’Malley Michael Gougler Behavior Testing and Forensics Texas Department of Public Safety 200 Dick Street, Suite A This issue closed on P.O.
    [Show full text]
  • Research Review Laboratory Vs
    Stuart Senter, Editor March/April 2006 Volume 39,2 Research Review Laboratory vs. Field Research: What Gives Us the Best Information? Page 10 Computer Voice Stress 2006 Analyzer Piece APA Annual Seminar Airs on ABC’s Las Vegas Hilton Primetime Las Vegas, NV Page 9 Page 12 APA Magazine, 2006, 39(2) 39,2working.pmd 1 4/5/2006, 4:20 PM IssueContributors Contributors Board of Directors Jim Allen President Director Walt Atwood Terrence V. (TV) O’Malley Steve Duncan Behavior Testing and Forensics Georgia State Patrol Robbie Bennett 200 Dick Street, Suite A Special Investigations Division Steve Duncan Fayetteville, NC 28301 959 E. Confederate Ave, SE [email protected] Atlanta, Georgia 30316 Jim Earle [email protected] Michael Gougler Vice President – Director Don Krapohl Government Donald A. Weinstein Donnie W. Dutton Vickie Murphy 30 Blackhawk Court P.O. Box 10411 Blythewood, SC 29016-7755 Roy Ortiz Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 [email protected] Louis Rovner [email protected] Dan Sosnowski Vice President – Director Gordon Vaughan Roy Ortiz Private Los Angeles Police Department Lawerence “Larry” Wasser James Earle 150 N. Los Angeles, Rm 431 Don Weinstein 4965 Langdale Way Los Angeles, CA 90012-3302 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 [email protected] [email protected] Deadlines Chairman of the Board Vice President – Law John E. Consigli This issue closed on Enforcement 21 Westshore Road March 24, 2006. Merrimac, MA 01860 Michael Gougler [email protected] Deadline for May/June Texas Department of Public Safety is May 25, 2006. P.O. Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773 Executive Director [email protected] Milton O.
    [Show full text]
  • IN the UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT for the SOUTHERN DISTRICT of TEXAS HOUSTON DIVISION § in Re: § § Chapter 11 LOCKWOOD HO
    Case 18-30197 Document 209 Filed in TXSB on 03/14/18 Page 1 of 51 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS HOUSTON DIVISION § In re: § § Chapter 11 LOCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC., et. al.1 § § Case No. 18-30197 (DRJ) Debtors. § § Jointly Administered § GLOBAL NOTES, METHODOLOGY, AND SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE DEBTORS’ SCHEDULES OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Introduction Lockwood Holdings, Inc. and certain of its affiliates, the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, the “Debtors”), with the assistance of their advisors, have filed their respective Schedules of Assets and Liabilities (the “Schedules”) and Statements of Financial Affairs (the “Statements,” and together with the Schedules, the “Schedules and Statements”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”), under Section 521 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), Rule 1007 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the “Bankruptcy Rules”), and Rule 1007-1 of the of the Bankruptcy Local Rules for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Local Rules”). These Global Notes, Methodology, and Specific Disclosures Regarding the Debtors’ Schedules of Assets and Liabilities and Statements of Financial Affairs (the “Global Notes”) pertain to, are incorporated by reference in, and comprise an integral part of all of the Debtors’ Schedules and Statements. The Global Notes should be referred to, considered, and reviewed in connection with any review of the Schedules and Statements. The Schedules and Statements do not purport to represent financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”), nor are they intended to be fully reconciled with the financial statements of each Debtor.
    [Show full text]
  • By Michael Mitnick
    SC 53rd Season • 507th Production SEGERSTROM STAGE / MARCH 24 - APRIL 23, 2017 Marc Masterson Paula Tomei ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR David Emmes & Martin Benson FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTORS presents the world premiere of The Siegel by Michael Mitnick Michael B. Raiford David Kay Mickelsen Elizabeth Harper Cricket S. Myers SCENIC DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN SOUND DESIGN Jerry Patch Jackie S. Hill Joanne DeNaut, CSa Roxana Khan DRAMATURG PRODUCTION MANAGER CASTING STAGE MANAGER Directed by Casey Stangl Laurie & Steve Duncan Honorary Producers Originally commissioned by Washington Ensemble Theatre, Seattle, Washington This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award. The Siegel • South CoaSt RepeRtoRy • P1 CAST OF CHARACTERS Alice ................................................................................................. Mamie Gummer Deborah ................................................................................................. Amy Aquino Ethan .................................................................................................... Ben Feldman Jordan ................................................................................................. Devon Sorvari Nelson ....................................................................................... Dominique Worsley Ron ..................................................................................................... Matthew Arkin SETTING Present day. A city. LENGTH Approximately 90 minutes, with no intermission.
    [Show full text]
  • The Cord Weekly (February 12, 1989)
    29, CORD VolumeTHENumber 16 Jan. WEEKLY Thursday 12,1989 WilfridLaurier University TURRET: DOWN THE TUBES? Cord photo by Cori Ferguson The Cord Weekly 2 Thursday, January 12,1989 NEWfrom Hewlett-Packard THE CORD WEEKLY The HP-178 Business Calculator January 12,1989 Volume 29, Number 16 r fiBS Editor-in-Chief Cori Ferguson NEWS Editor . Bryan C. Leblanc Associate Jonathan Stover Contributors Frances McAneney Keri Downs Sean Stockholm lan C. Morton Jamie Allan Larry "Bud" Melman COMMENT Contributors John Oberholtzer Paul Tallon George & the boys D.C. No task is too tough. The Pelvis (inspiration) FEATURES This new powerhouse from Hewlett-Packard Editor E.A. Sajnovic helps you get the job done right. Contributors Come in and try it today ENTERTAINMENT HEWLETT Editor Neville J. Blair mi/iM¥/>o% PACKARD Contributors Cori Cusak Tony Burke The HP-17B's powerful set of functions includes time value of money, Jonathan Stover amortization, discounted cash flows (NPV and IRR), interest rate conversions, percentage calculations, bonds depreciations and more. SPORTS Editor Brad Lyon NATIONAL ELECTRONICS Contributors 89 King St. N., Waterloo, Ontario Serge Grenier Shelley Burns N2J 2X3 Brian Owen Mary Ann de Boer 519-886-7453 Jeff Dragich DESIGN AND ASSEMBLY Production Manager Kat Rios Positions are now open... Assistants Sandy Buchanan Sarah Welstead Student Publications needs one PRESIDENT and six members for Bill Casey its Board Directors the 1988-89 people Systems Technician Paul Dawson of for year. All of the presently Copy Editors Shannon Mcllwain in these posts are graduating, so it is the perfect time to get involved Keri Downs Contributors with WLUSP.
    [Show full text]
  • SMOKE SIGNAL VOLUME 51, ISSUE 5 Serving the Smoke Rise Community for Fifty Years – 1968-2018 August, 2018
    SMOKE SIGNAL VOLUME 51, ISSUE 5 Serving the Smoke Rise Community for Fifty Years – 1968-2018 August, 2018 www.smokesignalnews.com The Smoke Signal wishes all of our Look inside for… Smoke Signal is going to the dogs (and cats) students, teachers, and school staff ........................ see articles on pages 6, 7, and 10 an excellent 2018-2019 school year! Who to Call About a Lost Pet? ...................pg 2 Smoke Rise Real Estate Update ....................pg 5 Prescription Pain Meds: Opiods ................. pg 10 Back to School The Way It Was by Joel Gilbert, P.E. by Jane Brown It’s been a long time since I was in school, but Reprinted from the March 1976 Smoke Signal this time of the year brings back a flood of memories The day that Bill and Anne Pritchett first drove way out to Stone Mountain from their of summer ending and a school year beginning. I Brookhaven apartment to see “Houses for Sale with TREES, TREES, TREES!”, they were sold! clearly remember being anxious about the new start, Despite Anne’s parents’ reservations that their daughter would find living in such an isolated spot new classmates, new teachers, new subjects, class- lonely (with three children and a husband who frequently traveled), the Pritchetts moved into rooms, etc. There were lots of new things too: some their home on Hugh Howell Road in April 1957. Four other newly constructed homes stood new school clothes, shoes, pencils and crayons, and unoccupied and their only neighbors were Tom Harris and his family, who lived on a 90 acre the notebooks or three-ring binders.
    [Show full text]