tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17189704.post115557717185890480..comments2023-09-12T05:36:55.397-04:00Comments on CULTURE SHOCK: TBPAC: Ontario, Take 2MichaelKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18219975719227491049noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17189704.post-1155824287522004652006-08-17T10:18:00.000-04:002006-08-17T10:18:00.000-04:00I agree that meeting with peers from other PACs, a...I agree that meeting with peers from other PACs, and seeing their facilities, is invaluable. A few weeks ago I was up in Pittsburgh with MB for a PACC CFO benchmarking meeting. <BR/><BR/>Highlighting this was speaking with others in our industry, as well as touring Pittsburgh's main PAC (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust). It was fascinating to see how others handle similar challenges and opportunities; it helps us to strategically plan out TBPAC's future. They're really experienced in real estate acquisition & development (including a parking deck and an apartment tower, in addition to their venues). I wonder if we'll ever get into studio arts as well, especially if we ever expand property-wise.<BR/><BR/>Another highlight was checking out Nakama, the best sushi bar in Pittsburgh, but that's another story....Dominick F., bean counter/TBPAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613045526056079051noreply@blogger.com