Grand Central District Association Hires Local Marketing Company for Events

Gulf Coast Marketing Services, a full-service advertising and marketing company, has been hired by the Grand Central District Association (GCDA) to handle event marketing and coordination of two large events, St. Pete Oktoberfest and Chili Cook-off.
 
March 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Gulf Coast Marketing Services, a full-service advertising and marketing company, has been hired by the Grand Central District Association (GCDA) to handle the event marketing and coordination of two large events, St. Pete Oktoberfest and the Chili Cook-off.

Gulf Coast Marketing Services, with 18 years media experience, has been hired to control the many aspects of the events including sponsorships, vendors and ticket sales. Michelle Kalanja, President of Gulf Coast Marketing Services, will coordinate this year’s St. Pete Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 8, 2011, and the Chili Cook-off, Saturday, February 18, 2012.

“We’re excited to have been chosen to market the Grand Central District’s two signature bay-area events”, said Michelle Kalanja, President of Gulf Coast Marketing Services. “Last year’s events were wonderful, and we’re up to the challenge to be able to take them to the next level.”

The second annual St. Pete Oktoberfest is a city co‐sponsored street festival being held at 2100 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. With dozens of craft beers from over 30 local and national breweries around the country, this event has quickly turned into a great tradition for St. Petersburg.

The seventh annual Grand Central District Chili Cook-off will take place along Central Avenue between the 24th and 26th blocks. The event includes live entertainment, street vendors and activities for the entire family that are guaranteed to spice up your life.

For more information on the Grand Central District, or events held in the district please visit www.grandcentraldistrict.org or call 727.328.7086. For more information on becoming a sponsor or vendor at the upcoming events, please contact Michelle Kalanja at 727.289.1696.

About the Grand Central District Association: Founded in 2000, the pedestrian‐friendly Grand Central District is a designated Main Street Community located in downtown St. Petersburg in the heart of the picturesque Historic Kenwood neighborhood. Surrounded by Arts and Crafts‐style bungalow homes that have been restored to their turn‐of‐the‐century charm, The Grand Central District is home to many beloved local restaurants and bars, antiques dealers, art galleries and studios, and a variety of retail shops and businesses.

About Gulf Coast Marketing Services: Gulf Coast Marketing Services has an ever-growing roster of clients representing a broad number of account types. Gulf Coast Marketing Services specializes in Integrated Communications Programs, Advertising Campaigns-All forms of media, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research and Strategy, Media Planning and Buying, Event Marketing, Sales Promotion and Literature, Social Media and Email Marketing. Gulf Coast Marketing Services is located in St. Petersburg, FL. Contact them at 727.289.1696, or visit them online at www.gulfcoastmarketingservices.com.

Note to Editors:  For more information and/or to schedule an interview please e-mail info@hypegroup.net or call 727.323.2693.

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