Our Partners
Hosting 2008 Skate America is made possible by the generous support of our sponsor partners. Special thanks to our local presenting sponsor Tulalip Tribes and the Tulalip Resort and our local community partner Snohomish County and the Office of Economic Development.
Thanks also to all of the organizations that have committed their support to 2008 Skate America. Please take the opportunity to thank these organizations for their foresight and enthusiasm.
Presented Locally by Tulalip Resort
With the opening of its luxury hotel in August 2008, Tulalip Resort Casino has evolved into a world-class resort destination offering a variety of gaming and entertainment options, 370 guestrooms and specialty suites – all featuring authentic tribal art – five restaurants including Chef Dean Shinagawa’s elegant Tulalip Bay, the 14,000 square foot full-service T Spa and 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Enjoy gaming action, live entertainment at the Canoes Cabaret and Tulalip Amphitheatre, and visit more than 100 name brand discount retailers located next door at Seattle Premium Outlets. For more information, visit www.TulalipResort.com or call (866) 716-7162.
Snohomish county Office of Economic Development
“The Snohomish County Office of Economic Development and Snohomish County Tourism bureau are pleased to be prime sponsors of this exciting skating event. Figure skating has a worldwide following and we are excited to host the skaters, officials, foreign dignitaries, visitors and press to the Everett Event Center here in Snohomish County.
We have great facilities and amenities to hold the competition and host the athletes and visitors. We are home to many exciting attractions for visitors: The Future of Flight, The Paul Allen Flying Heritage Collection, manufacturing tours at the Boeing Assembly plant, where the new 787 Dreamliner is manufactured, first class shopping, whale watching on beautiful Puget Sound and tours of our rich farming communities.
We invite you to experience the sights and sounds of Snohomish County, Everett and the eighteen other beautiful cities located in Snohomish County. Contacting the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau will help you to enjoy the ultimate experience on your visit to our community. I look forward to seeing you next fall.”
Steven Pottle
Manager
Snohomish County Office of Economic Development
State of Washington
Known by many as the heart and soul of the Pacific Northwest, Washington offers one-of-a-kind travel experiences for visitors from all over the world. With numerous ice arenas across the state, unparalleled natural beauty, cutting-edge arts and culture, innovative epicurean experiences and thrilling outdoor adventures, Washington has something for everyone with an independent spirit – especially figure skaters.
With all that the state has to offer, travelers of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a unique and independent Washington adventure. For additional information on the countless travel options in Washington, please visit www.experiencewa.com.
Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
Snohomish (sno-HOH'-mish) County is located in northwest Washington State, nestled between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Everett is our county seat and host to 2008 Skate America. Just 15 miles north of Seattle, and a short ferry ride away from the San Juan Islands or Olympic Peninsula, Snohomish County is ideally situated for exploring the entire Pacific Northwest. With our natural scenic beauty, nature-based tours are our specialty! Whale watching, bald eagle viewing, river rafting trips, beach-front or forested hiking trails and estuary tours give visitors a glimpse of local wildlife and habitat. Home to the Boeing Tour, NEW casino resort, golf, technical tours and outlet shopping. Snohomish County is your paradise found!
City of Everett
Everett is an urban seaside village bordered by the Puget Sound, the Snohomish River, and the Cascade Mountain Range. Everett is home to over 100,000 residents and playground to many more seeking water sports, marine wildlife viewing, and boating amenities. Everett industries design and manufacture the world's largest passenger jets in the world's largest building and create the smallest microprocessors. Everett is a city of artists whose work beautifies our streets, parks, and public buildings. Everett is a city in motion, a city that has always known innovation doesn't happen when you're standing still.
Everett Area Chamber of Commerce
The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to advocate for business and community development and to create opportunities for member prosperity. We accomplish this by representing and promoting the interests of business and by providing our members with the highest quality programs, products and services. As our motto stresses – Your Chamber Means Business. Our commitment is to partner with our members to meet their professional and business objectives. As a business advocate, the Chamber works to strengthen our economic competitiveness, advocating for business policies that make Everett, Snohomish County and Washington State an effective place in which to do business.
Pacific Northwest Interclub
Media Partners
The Daily Herald
The Herald's mission is to be the leading provider of news, information, and advertising in Snohomish and Island Counties. We strive to inform and entertain with depth, immediacy, permanence and personalization.
The Herald is part of The Daily Herald Company, which is owned by The Washington Post Company. In addition to The Herald, the company publishes three weekly publications: The Enterprise Newspapers covering South Snohomish County, NorthSound Shopping covering North Snohomish County and LaRaza, a regional Hispanic newspaper; two monthly publications, Snohomish County Business Journal and Seattle's Child as well as several online publications including HeraldNet.com.
Warm 106.9
Seattle’s KRWM-FM, “WARM 106.9”, is the Puget Sound region’s top-rated Adult Contemporary radio station. Family-oriented local programming, long music sets of “Today’s Soft Favorites” and friendly yet low-key air personalities combine to make WARM 106.9 an ideal choice for the at-work listening environment and throughout each day. The station maintains a proud heritage of supporting the community through on-air programming, local events and charitable sponsorships, along with signature programs such as the WARM 106.9 Teddy Bear Patrol. And, every holiday season, WARM 106.9 becomes the region’s “Christmas Music Station”! Visit www.warm1069.com ... Today’s Soft Favorites, WARM 106.9
Medical Partner
The everett Clinic
The Everett Clinic is a nationally recognized health care leader, providing many of the most highly trained physicians and advanced technologies available in the north Puget Sound region. The large physician team of more than 300 physicians in 40 diverse specialties includes a majority of specialists who are have received advanced fellowship training in disciplines including laparoscopic surgery, urological oncology, total joint replacement and more. This expertise is combined with a level of compassion unique to the industry. The Clinic physicians also work with the most advanced medical technologies available, such as CT Angiography, 3D Image-Guided Surgery, Artificial Intelligence, Capsule Endoscopy and Advanced Robotics. The Everett Clinic has been recognized nationally with grants and awards for providing high quality healthcare and helping raise the level of care for patients nationwide.
Transit Partner
Everett Transit
Everett Transit is a proud transportation sponsor of the 2008 Skate
America events. Everett Transit has been serving the citizens of
Everett, Washington, for over a century, providing efficient, low-cost
mobility for local residents, visitors and businesses. Regional
connections are enhanced by the use of the Everett Station, a
multi-modal, multi-use facility, where approximately 1,300 bus trips
pick up and drop off riders each weekday. For more information, go to
www.EverettTransit.org or call us at 425-257-7777.
sponsors
Future of Flight Aviation Center
Experience the marvel of commercial jet aviation. See the future of powered, winged flight. Digitally design and test your own jet. Ride the XJ5 Flight Simulator and "fly" at supersonic speeds. Take the Boeing Tour and watch the world's largest jets assembled in the world's largest building.
Tailgater Joe's
Tailgater Joe's...Cool Bar & Great Food.
Located a half a block west of Comcast Arena, this is the place to be before during and after the world-class event of Skate America. Touted as a "Sports bar like no other", Joe's is literally the "Coolest" Bar in Town". As you walk up Hewitt you'll see this quaint two-story 95-year-old building. The main floor bar showcases a one of a kind work of art....a 24-foot, poured in place, concrete bar that has a stainless steel channel that freezes. You can set your pints and martinis on the chill plate and watch the games on a 61- inch High Definition television. Upstairs we have 13 more televisions, pool ,darts and video games. The menu offers hand pattied burgers, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and a flat iron sirloin steak that melts in your mouth. Service is everything at Joe's and our staff is just waiting for you to come in. Joe's is a big supporter of Skate America and we welcome you to Everett. No minors please.
Seattle Premium outlets
Seattle Premium Outlets
10600 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, WA 98271
360.654.3000
Discover 110 designer and name-brand outlets including Burberry, Coach,
Polo Ralph Lauren and more with savings of 25 - 65 percent every day.
Located off Interstate-5 at Exit 202. Thirty minutes north of Seattle
adjacent to Tulalip Hotel Resort.
lombardi's
Lombardi's neighborhood Italian.
Modern Italian cuisine. Fresh local ingredients. A stellar wine cellar. Top notch service in a warm neighborhood atmosphere. At Lombardi's, the Pacific Northwest meets healthy Italian food. Find a cozy corner, pop in for happy hour, or sit outdoors and soak up the sun while shamelessly people watching.
Lombardi's at the scenic Everett Marina is minutes from Comcast Arena, host of Skate America, 2008. Private dining available for groups up to 65.
Lombardi's Neighborhood Italian Restaurants. A locally-owned gem since 1987. We look forward to seeing you soon.
www.lombardisitalian.com
Holiday Inn, Downtown everett
The beautiful Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett is conveniently located in the heart of Snohomish County, just north of Seattle and directly off Interstate-5. Amenities include ample meeting space, free wireless Internet, business center, indoor pool, restaurant, free parking, and fitness room. Take advantage of our free shuttle to these local attractions: the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Tulalip Casino, and shopping at Everett Mall and the Seattle Premium Outlets. The Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett consistently ranks in the top tier of all Holiday Inn Hotels in North America for overall guest satisfaction.
suppliers
Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar & Company is a leading maker of all-natural and organic energy and nutrition foods and drinks, including the CLIF® BAR energy bar and LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women. Focused on great food and sustainability, Clif Bar & Company works diligently to reduce its footprint on the planet from the field to the final product.
