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xfinityarenaeverett.com For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 1, 2015

SPECTRA BY COMCAST SPECTACOR SCORES HAT TRICK AT XFINITY ARENA WITH ADDITION OF FOOD SERVICES & HOSPITALITY

The Everett Public Facilities District (EPFD) announced today that it is expanding Spectra by Comcast Spectacor’s scope of work at XFINITY Arena by adding Food Services & Hospitality. Spectra by Comcast Spectacor has been the provider of Venue Management and Ticketing & Fan Engagement for the EPFD at the XFINITY Arena since the venue opened in 2003. Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast, who are also naming rights partner for the XFINITY Arena and XFINITY Community Ice Rink. “We are always seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience, and a big part of any event is concessions and catering,” stated EPFD Board President, Gary Weikel. “Providing fans in the Arena and clients in the Conference Center with an outstanding selection of quality culinary options, delivered with a high degree of customer satisfaction, is of utmost importance and we are excited to partner with Spectra on all aspects of the live event experience.”

“Fully integrating all three divisions of Spectra, for the Everett Public Facilities District, allows our team to deliver the ultimate customer experience,” stated Spectra’s Glen Brandeburg, President and COO, Venue Management and Food Services & Hospitality. “Clients want a seamless end-to-end solution that drives revenue and growth that we provide with the specialized and efficient management for the EPFD. Clients and guests expect constant innovation throughout the entire experience, from purchasing tickets to the actual event, as well as food and beverage choices.” “Spectra’s goal is to provide operational excellence for our clients while providing customers with friendly, personalized service,” said Spectra’s Tony Hendryx, Regional Vice President. “Providing exceptional quality products and guest services that complement the Arena, support the local area and increasing participation and satisfaction are at the heart of our operations. We look forward to delivering a fresh and exciting food and beverage program that entices guests and clients to return.” Delivering fan-favorite food is a hallmark for Spectra, including leading the industry in providing only fresh prepared foods to sporting venues. Spectra will enhance Arena concessions with original concepts, creative menu items, and innovative food trends over the coming months. These enhancements include Burger Prime, custom gourmet burgers; Flights – Tastes of the NW, bringing the flight concept to food with three distinct flavor profiles defined by the NW; Everett Pizza Oven, custom made-to-order pizza; and Hops on Hewitt, offering favorite local craft beers. The Arena Grill will operate as a four-star restaurant experience beginning with the Everett Silvertips season opener on Saturday, October 10. With food quality and service, a critical factor in the success of meetings and banquets, a fresh signature catering menu for the Conference Center has been introduced by new Executive Chef, Jeff Nelson. The menu features northwest-inspired culinary dishes, themed-buffets, create-your-own menu items, action stations, sustainable local vendors and Washington wines. Spectra will work with local area volunteer organizations to raise funds in employment and business opportunities at concession stands. They are also now hiring premium services and kitchen staff. Spectra is a major provider of sports and entertainment hospitality services in Washington. One or more of the divisions is at work supporting 15 Washington venues and events, including Washington State University and Gonzaga. Spectra by Comcast Spectacor is the expert in hosting and entertainment, partnering with over 300 clients at 400 global properties to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s expertise is embodied within three divisions: Venue Management (formerly Global Spectrum), Food Services & Hospitality (formerly Ovations Food Services), and Ticketing & Fan Engagement (formerly Paciolan). Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com.

   

Comcast Spectacor is part of Comcast Corporation, a Fortune 50 media and technology company that operates Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, in addition to Spectra, Comcast Spectacor owns and operates the National Hockey League’s Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center venue. Visit us at ComcastSpectacor.com, Philadelphia Flyers.com, and WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com for more information. Media Contact: Tammi Bryant Olson

Director of Marketing - Spectra XFINITY Arena at Everett p 425.322.2606

  tbryant@xfinityarenaeverett.com

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