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Reference Checks for SMG Completed by Libba Barrineau Greenville, SC - Palmetto Expo Amanda Youngblood, Director of Sales for the Greenville CVB .:. Amanda spoke very highly of the operation that SMG runs at the Palmetto Expo Center. She stated that they have the same focus as the CVB, to fill hotel rooms. .:. They do not meet with the Expo Center on an individual basis and discuss business potential. .:. Anything that has room nights attached with they refer over to the CVB. .:. The CVB has an agreement that anything that comes more than 12-months out the CVB gives approval for the event. .:. Amanda stated that promoters and planners are very pleased with the service level given by SMG and continue to come back to the Palmetto Expo Center. .:. She also stated that SMG does work with the CVB on with rates on the facility. Savannah, GA - Savannah International Trade and Convention Center Dirke Von Hollen, VP of Sales Dirke and I communicated by email. .:. Dirke commented that they have a good partnership with SMG and they work closely together to put heads in beds. .:. The CVB has control ofthe booking 18 months and beyond. .:. He said the majority ofthe clients are happy with the performance ofSMG. .:. They do partner with SMG on Tradeshows, sales missions and F AMs. Florence, SC - Florence Civic Center Linda Jordan, Director of the Florence CVB I was not able to speak to Linda directly, we played phone tag; She did leave a message and said she loved working with SMG at the Florence Civic Center. She said they bring in quality events and do a great job. Gwinnett, GA - Gwinnett Civic Center Caryn Rachke, Executive Director of Gwinnett CVB Caryn used to be Director of Sales and Marketing for the Gwinnett Civic Center. .:. At Gwinnett they have a very good working relationship with the center. .:. The Gwinnett CVB Board actually oversees the center in Gwinnett and the manager at the Center reports to the board. .:. SMG provides joint marketing opportunities. .:. The staff and management at center meet on a quarterly basis. .:. The center is very aware of room night generation, but'this has just started in the past three years. .:. The CVB has it in their agreement with center that they have final say so on the General Manager. .:. They do partner at tradeshows together. 'S