The California State Games is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and nurture the health, education, well-being, and competitive spirit of residents of California by managing quality amateur sports events that encourage participation and provide an Olympic-style experience. The California State Games annually hosts events impacting over 12,000 athletes per year. For more information on the California State Games, visit www.calstategames.org
The San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD) is a city-wide Tourism Improvement District that allows lodging businesses within the City of San Diego to organize their efforts to increase tourism, which in turn increases hotel room night stays. It enables those businesses to work together to achieve results that would not be possible individually. For more information on the SDTMD, visit www.sdtmd.org
Vela is a full service marketing and advertising agency, grounded in sound business strategy and powerful branding. The company uses these guiding principles to help clients achieve sustainable long-term growth. Vela Agency provides companies with services in branding/advertising, sports marketing, sales consulting, and turn-key production/execution. For more information on Vela Agency, visit www.velaagency.com.
California-based Carrier Johnson + CULTURE is an international architecture, interiors, and strategic branding practice creating individualized solutions for clients in the residential, hospitality, retail, mixed-use, corporate, education, healthcare / science and technology markets. Working in partnership with clients to provide innovative building, living, and communications solutions, Carrier Johnson creates unique three-dimensional opportunities for each situation. Established in 1977, the firm employs more than 60 staff professionals in its headquarters in San Diego, in addition to a satellite studio in Los Angeles. http://www.carrierjohnson.com/
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The mission of the San Diego Tourism Authority is to drive visitor demand to economically benefit the San Diego region. Tourism is the second largest segment of San Diego's economy, employing approximately 180,900 people; so it is vitally important to the economic health of the region. For more information on the San Diego Tourism Authority, visit www.sandiego.org
UC San Diego Health has been designated an Official U.S. Olympic Regional Medical Center by the United States Olympic Committee. UC San Diego Health is a world leader in 14 clinical programs, consistently receiving high performance rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The orthopedic surgeons and non-surgical sports medicine specialists at UC San Diego Health are on the leading edge of innovation, with access to the latest technologies, diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies. For more information on UC San Diego Health Sports Medicine, visit their website.
First established as a Bingo Palace back in 1983, Sycuan Casino has blossomed into San Diego's top spot for fun entertainment in a casual environment. After undergoing extensive renovations in 2012 with additional enhancements in 2015, Sycuan now features 2,000 exciting reel and video slot machines, more than 40 gaming tables, poker, bingo, and plenty of restaurants to choose from. There is a non - smoking gaming room that has 800 slots and games, with its own entrance and buffet. Open 24 hours a day, Sycuan attractions include the Game Day Sports Bar & Grill with 39 wide screen TVs, the Party Pit, and Live & Up Close, a 450 - seat theater featuring national musical acts and comedians. For more information visit www.sycuan.com.