Convention Management Advisory Authority
TL;DR
The Convention Management Advisory Authority held its quarterly meeting to review ongoing facility operations, sales performance, and strategic planning. Key updates were provided about the Convention Center, T-Mobile Center, and visitor attractions, with a focus on economic development and business impact. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss confidential matters related to legal, real estate, and personnel issues.
Key Decisions
- Budget Update Discussed
- Convention Center Sales Impact Reviewed presentation
- Strategic Plan Presented
- Closed Session Legal/Personnel Matters
Agenda
- The Convention Management Advisory Authority (CMAA) Meeting will be held this Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:00am in Lobby 2200, Board Room 2213 at the Convention Center. Kathleen Keens is the contact for the meeting and can be reached at 816/513-5051. Items on the agenda are as follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES / September 8, 2022 III. DIRECTOR’S REPORT A. Budget Update / Staffing Report – Mark Cunningham, Deputy Director B. Construction & Renovation Update – Matthew Cunningham, Deputy Director C. Convention Center Sales Impact on Room Nights Presentation – Jacque Stock, Director of Business Development & Janet O’Hagan, Director of Public Shows D. NAIA Update – Justin Stine, Senior Championship Sales Manager E. Visit KC Update / Strategic Plan Presentation / Sports Commission Update – Randall Landes, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer F. T-Mobile Center Update – Jay Cooper, General Manager G. Loews Hotel Update – Brian Johnson, Managing Director H. Harvest Productions Update – Josh Koan, Vice President of Production IV. NEW BUSINESS There may be a general discussion regarding current convention and facility issues. Closed Session Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys; Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 2 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss real estate; Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsections 3 and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters; Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss employee labor negotiations; Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 11 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss specifications for competitive bidding; Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 12 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss sealed bids or proposals; or Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 17 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss confidential or privileged communications with the auditor V. ADJOURNMENT