MSP 2008 HOST COMMITTEE LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE FOR REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
SAINT PAUL, MINN. (April 16, 2008) – The Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee, which is planning the 2008 Republican National Convention, today launched its new Web site featuring Who Knew? Minnesota Trivia, an online store that will include convention-related items and a wealth of information for the tens of thousands of visitors who will be attending the 2008 Republican National Convention, to be held Sept. 1-4 at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn.
“In addition to communicating important convention-related information, we thought the Host Committee Web site should also offer visitors a glimpse of the many things they can do in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area,” said Jeff Larson, CEO of Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee. “Research has shown that people who have never been to Minnesota, don’t know what to expect. The Who Knew? Minnesota Trivia is a great way to showcase the amazing attributes of our area to visitors who have never been here before.”
The new site, www.msp2008.com, features a Who Knew? Minnesota Trivia splash page that offers fun facts on several topics including: Convention Facts; History and Education; Dining and Shopping; Arts and Entertainment; Parks and Recreation; and Business and Technology.
Once people enter the Host Site, they will be able to access information that includes: how to volunteer; a Media Room and Convention Store (which will be launched in the next month); a newsletter sign-up option; event calendar listings; and frequently asked questions. In addition, information also is available about the “More to Minnesota GOParty Card” – which is a discount program offering Convention attendees significant discounts on merchandise and services at participating businesses.
“The site will be expanded over the next month and will also link visitors to additional sites such as the State of Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Bloomington, and Mall of America, to assist with planning activities before and during their stay,” Larson said.
M Design Interactive of Bloomington, Minn., designed the site for the 2008 Minneapolis Saint Paul Host Committee. The company also designed www.civicfest.org for the Host Committee, which is the Web site for CivicFest: A Very Minnesota Celebration. CivicFest is a family-friendly, once-in-a-lifetime interactive and multimedia experience featuring more than 35 educational and entertaining exhibits, historic memorabilia and artifacts celebrating Minnesota and American history, democracy and the U.S. presidency. The festival will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from Friday, August 29 through Thursday, September 4, 2008.
