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To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Mr. Scott Stienecker of PromoWest Production for his contributions to building the music scene in the city of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Scott Stienecker is the Founder and CEO of the Midwest’s largest independent concert promoter, PromoWest Productions; and
WHEREAS, Scott Stienecker and PromoWest Productions have served as a historic driving force for the development of music in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Scott Stienecker began as a hands-on promoter and manager of events at the Newport Music Hall for thirty-five years (1984); and
WHEREAS, through the leadership of Scott Stienecker, PromoWest Productions was the original developer of the Polaris Amphitheater, which served as host to epic national tours and events such as Farm Aid, Aerosmith, James Brown, Janet Jackson and The Eagles; and
WHEREAS, Scott Stienecker designed, opened and managed the unique venue Express Live, which is the first indoor/outdoor facility in the country, eighteen years ago; and
WHEREAS, Scott Stienecker and PromoWest Productions added A&R Bar and the Basement nearly a decade ago, also working to open Stage AE in Pittsburgh and begin hosting major market Rock Festivals like Bunbury in Cincinnati; and
WHEREAS, Columbus would not rock without the vision, direction, persistence, and hard work of Scott Stienecker and his team; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Mr. Scott Stienecker of PromoWest Production for his contributions to building the music scene in the city of Columbus.