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<br />Reference Check - SMG <br /> <br />Name of Facility - Georgia International & Maritime Trade Center <br /> <br />Location of Facility - Savannah, Georgia <br /> <br />Person Interviewed - Patrick Shay, Chairman of Trade Commission <br /> <br />Type of Facility - Convention Center and Auditorium - 350,000 sq. feet <br /> <br />Previous Management - new cente~ -pengaged SMG during construction <br /> <br />Reason for selecting firm - submitted RFP and qualifications <br /> <br />Length of contract - 5 years (just renewed) <br /> <br />Satisfaction level- very professional, square shooters <br /> <br />Consideration of contract extension - yes <br /> <br />Contract Structure/Management Fees - Base fee plus incentives and bonuses <br /> <br />Goals met - SMG has met the goals established by the Commission <br /> <br />Budget info - Close to breaking even last year - Operating budget is subsidized by the <br />local HotellMotel Tax. <br /> <br />Additional comments - <br /> <br />1. SMG is a perfect fit for a facility of our size. <br />2. SMG knows the market and has ability to pull in quality shows. <br />3. Commission was able to participate in selection of General Manager. <br /> <br />:;- <br />