ORLANDO MAGIC CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS TO HOLD FOURTH IN SERIES OF LOCAL AND MWBE INFORMATION FORUMS
August 18, 2008
Orlando, FL — Orlando Magic’ construction partners for the new Orlando Events Center will hold the fourth in a series of informational subcontractor/supplier forums August 28, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. at the Jones High School cafeteria (801 S. Rio Grande Drive, Orlando, FL 32805).
The forums help educate local and minority and women business enterprises about construction opportunities for the new Orlando Events Center, while allowing participants to network and have a chance to learn about the subcontractor and supplier bid process.
This fourth forum will focus on the following scope areas: exterior aluminum curtain wall; exterior glass; exterior doors and hardware; exterior aluminum storefront; metal panels; siding and architectural louvers; and membrane roofing including associated copings and flashings.
The Orlando Magic’s construction partner is Hunt Construction Group in association with Rey Group, R.L. Burns Inc., HZ Construction, Inc. and Albu & Associates.
The Orlando Magic is the developer of the new downtown Events Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opening in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.
For more information on the forum call Joshua Kirven at 407-608-5280 (jkirven@hzflorida.com). For more information on the new Events Center log on to orlandoeventscenter.com.
About The Orlando Magic
Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won three division championships (1995, 1996, 2008), had four 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 5,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 19 years nearly $14 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation since 1994, which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket highlights for 2008-09 include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
Through the National Basketball Association’s NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years.
The Orlando Magic is also the developer of the new downtown Events Center which will compete to host major national events, concerts and family shows. Opening in the fall of 2010, the facility will be operated by the City of Orlando and owned by the Central Florida Community.