Preferred Providers

Global Spectrum strives to provide the highest level of customer service to our clients and their attendees. We believe that by developing partnerships with event-related and community-based businesses, together we can produce world-class events.

The following is a list of local businesses that we work with on a regular basis at our facility and throughout several of the event industry organizations that we are members of. When contacting these businesses, please make sure to note that Global Spectrum/University of Phoenix Stadium referred you so that you can take advantage of any discounted offers we have together pre-arranged.

In addition, if you need assistance with planning your event - from theme, decor, entertainment, etc., please inquire with the Global Spectrum Sales Department. We can assist with your event from development and concept through the conclusion of your event. We offer five signature themed events - and we can also custom tailor an event just for you.

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

AUDIO-VISUAL*

Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Department
Contact:  Mike Conner
*Please inquire/place orders through your Sales/Event Manager

CATERING/CONCESSIONS*

Centerplate
Contact:  Amie Dignan
Phone: (623) 433-7212
E-mail: amie.dignan@centerplate.com
*EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES (IN-HOUSE)

Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader Appearances
Contact: Heather Shrake
Phone: (602) 379-1874
E-mail: hshrake@cardinals.nfl.net
Website: http://www.azcardinals.com/cheerleaders/appearances.php

Arizona Cardinals Mascot – Big Red - Appearances
Contact: Scott Gavin
Phone: (602) 379-1758
E-mail: sgavin@cardinals.nfl.net
Website: http://www.azcardinals.com/kids/bigred.php 

Centerplate
*Centerplate offers culinary team building experiences that include “ultimate grilling” recipes where you and your attendees cook with the chef! In addition, Centerplate offers “Mix-O-Logy Contests” and more! Please inquire with your Sales/Event Manager.

360 Teambuilding Adventures
*Please inquire/place orders through your Sales/Event Manager. 360 Teambuilding Adventures has creating customized stadium teambuilding experiences for you and your guests!  

ELECTRICAL

Trade Show Electrical
Please inquire/place orders through your Sales/Event Manager*
*EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER

ENTERTAINMENT, PRODUCTION & SET DESIGN

Encore Creative
Contact: Reagan Richards
Phone: (480) 736-2800
E-mail: rrichards@encorecreative.com
Website: http://www.encorecreative.com/  

Entertainment Solutions
Contact: Carolyn Reyes
Phone: (480) 663-0700
E-mail: carolyn@solutionsaz.com
Website: http://www.solutionsaz.com/

Living Energy Events & Productions
Contact: Rick Benton
Phone: 480-425-0700
E-mail: info@livingenergy.com
Website: www.livingenergy.com
*Specializes in DJ service.

M Group Scenic Studios
Contact: Sean Ahern
Phone: 623-587-9144
E-mail: sean@mgroupscenic.com
Website: www.mgroupscenic.com

Merestone
Contact: Camille Hill
Phone: 480-945-4631
E-mail: camillehill@merestone.com
Website: www.merestone.com 

Shadow Mountain Productions
Contact: Matt Farmelant
Phone: (623) 580-1757
E-mail: mfarmelant@smpiservices.com
Website: http://www.smpiservices.com/ 

EVENT RENTALS

Kool Party Rentals
Contact: Jack Weiner or Laura Katz
Phone: 623-434-8822 -434-8822
E-mail: info@koolpartyrentals.com
Website: www.koolpartyrentals.com
*Lounge and glow furniture.

Tri Rentals Party Specialist
Contact: Shelly Crosby
Phone: 480-603-7200
E-mail: scrosby@trirentals.com
Website: www.trirentals.com
*All event rental needs.

Party Professionals Inc. 
Contact: Scott Rudesill
Phone: 602-442-8213
E-mail: ScottPartyPro@aol.com
Website: www.partyproaz.com
*Inflatables.

Quest Drape
Contact: Joe Gill
Phone: 602-321-9152
E-mail: jgill@questdrape.com 
Website: www.questdrape.com
*Special Event Drape

FIREWORKS

Fireworks Productions of Arizona
Contact: Kendon S. Victor
Phone: 480-948-0090
E-mail: kendon@fireworksaz.com
Website: www.fireworksaz.com

FLORAL

The Studio at Cactus Flowers
Contact:  Cynthia Wheeler
Phone: (480) 368 - 4394
E-mail: cwheeler@cactusflowerevents.com
Website: http://www.cactusflowerevents.com/ 

KaBloom
Contact:  Hinrich Eylers
Phone: (602) 801-2244
E-mail: events@azkabloom.com
Website: www.azkabloom.com/events

HOTELS

Comfort Suites Glendale
Please contact the hotel at (623) 271-9005 for individual reservations
For Group Sales or Meeting Space ask for Nena Gourlay 
E-mail: ngourlay@comfortsuitesglendale.net
website: www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/az296 

Hampton Inn & Suites - Glendale/Westgate
Contact: For individual reservations please call the hotel directly at (623) 271-7771
For group rooms call Patrick Rogers at (623) 878-2783
E-mail: progers@ncghotels.com 
website: www.ncghotels.com/PhoenixWestHotels

Hilton Garden Inn & Hilton Homewood Suites
Phoenix/Avondale
Contact: Toni Lindner
Telephone: (623) 882-3351
E-mail: PHXAV_DS@hilton.com
Website: http://www.phxavondale.stayhgi.com/

Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites
Contact: Jason Silverstein
Phone: 623-293-5619
E-mail: Jsilverstein@vestahospitality.com  
Website: www.staybridge.com

Spring Hill Suites by Marriott - Glendale
Contact:  Sales Department
Telephone: (623) 772-9200
E-mail:  sales.phxgi@rhwhotels.com
Website: http://www.springhillsuitesglendale.com/

Renaissance Glendale
Contact: Allen Tuttle
Phone:  (480) 518-8007
E-mail: allan.tuttle@jqh.com
Website: http://www.renaissanceglendale.com/

Residence Inn by Marriott - Glendale
Contact: Sales Department
Phone: (623) 772-8900
E-mail: sales.phxgi@rhwhotels.com
Website: http://www.residenceinnglendale.com/

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
Contact:  Charlotte Cluff
Phone: (623) 856-1013
E-mail:  ccluff@wigwamresort.com  
Website: http://www.wigwamresort.com/

LINEN RENTAL

BBJ Linen
Contact:  Karen Davis
Phone: (480) 503-4449
E-mail: kdavis@bbjlinen.com 
Website:  http://www.bbjlinen.com/

TableLicious
Contact: Patricia (Patti) Daley-Mills
Phone: 480-829-7227, 602-339-7329 cell 24/7
E-mail: Patricia@TableLicious.com
Website: www.TableLicious.com

PRINTING

Flyers Direct
Contact: Mark Bobrov
Phone: 480-994-3380
Cell: 602-909-4592
E-mail: Mark@FlyersDirect.com  
Website: www.FlyersDirect.com
 
Sarna’s Litho Printing & Mailing Services
Contact: Al & Becky Sarna
Phone: (602) 484-9173
E-mail: aztmc2003@yahoo.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Baskets With an Attitude
Contact: Pam Slepak
Phone: (480) 991-2744
E-mail: vinoaz@aol.com
Website: http://www.basketswithanattitude.com/ 

Explosion Sportswear
Contact:  Bryant Aplass
Phone:  (480) 703-5914
E-mail:  Bryant@explosionsportswear.com
Website:  http://www.explosionsportswear.com/

(specializes in screen printing and embroidery)

Lane Award & Promotional Products
Contact: Lisa Nowakowski
Phone: (602) 258-8505
E-mail: lnowakowski@laneaward.com
Website: http://www.laneaward.com/

SIGNAGE

bluemedia
Contact: R.J. Orr
Phone: (480) 317-1333
E-mail: rj.orr@bluemedia.com
Website: http://www.bluemedia.com/

Skyline Display & Design
Contact: David Norman
Phone: (602) 431.0600
E-mail: danorman@skydisplay.com
Website: http://www.skydisplay.com/

Westside Sign-A-Rama
Contact: Ken Parsons
Phone: (623) 979-5115
E-mail: kparsons@westsidesigns.com
Website: http://www.westsidesigns.com/

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Trade Show Electrical
Please inquire/place orders through your Sales/Event Manager
*EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER

TRADESHOW DECORATORS

GES
Contact: Angela Armstrong/David Widoff
Phone: (602) 567-1012
E-mail: dwidoff@ges.com
Website: http://www.ges.com/

Modern Exposition
Contact: Nita Novak
Phone: 602-254-8737
E-mail: nnovak@modernexpo.com
Website: www.modernexpo.com

Skyline Display & Design
Contact: David Norman
Phone: (602) 431.0600
E-mail: danorman@skydisplay.com
Website: http://www.skydisplay.com/

TRANSPORTATION

Dunn Transportation
Contact: Melissa Schubert
Phone: (480) 970-DUNN
E-mail:  melissa@dunntransportation.com
Website: www.dunntransportation.com

In The Scene Limousine
Contact: Rachel Ricks
Phone: (602) 996-LIMO x804
E-mail: rachel@inthescenelimousine.com
Website: http://www.inthescenelimousine.com/

LAIDLAW Education Services
Contact:  Lynn Whittaker
Phone:  (602) 484-7646
E-mail: rose_whittaker@lpsg.com
Website:  http://www.firstgroupamerica.com/

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Contact: Jay Ward
Phone: (602) 818-1858
E-mail: jason.b.ward@erac.com
Website: http://www.enterprise.com/  

Please inquire with your Sales and/or Event Manager if you have questions and are in need of one or more of these services to assist with making your event a success.