In preparation for their 100-year anniversary in 2013, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is undergoing a major transformation, including major renovations, seismic retrofitting, and major new exhibit designs over the next three years. Management Resources is excited to be involved with NHM during the planning stage for these exciting renovations and additions to the Museum. We are providing operational planning for the lauded expansion and additionally, we are working together on an assessment effort for their temporary exhibits business program. We’re thrilled to be working with our illustrious neighbor!

Every year, the Themed Entertainment Association presents its “Thea” award to projects whose achievement has been determined to be of outstanding quality. Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Museum category at this year’s 16th Annual Awards Gala. Management Resources is proud of our long-standing relationship with Please Touch Museum and enjoyed sharing this evening of celebration together in Universal City, CA. Congratulations!

Pictured Left to Right: Helene Bertrand, Design + Communication; Brad Merriman, Management Resources; Laura Foster, Please Touch Museum

Our very own Ray Giang was married Saturday, March 20, 2010, to Pam Lincoln. The festivities included: a beautiful ceremony officiated by fellow MR employee and ordained minister John MacDonald, traditional Chinese lion dancers, fabulous lunch-time cuisine and wonderful family and friends! The happy newlyweds plan to cruise to the Caribbean for their honeymoon. Congratulations Ray and Pam!

The Delaware Children’s Museum is on track for a grand opening in April, 2010 on the riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. The DCM will build imaginative minds through play and math-, science- and technology-based informal learning - also referred to as "playful learning". It's what kids do best. MR has been collaborating with the museum since 2008 providing services that include budgeting and planning, operations and staffing, marketing as well as general advisory services. We’re excited to move into this next grand opening phase! USA Today recently featured the Delaware Children’s Museum and the accomplishments that have been achieved during the development process.

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Our very own Brad Merriman has been asked to participate on one of the Urban Land Institute’s prestigious advisory panels. The ULI Advisory Panels provide strategic advice on land use and real estate development issues and link developers, public agencies, and other stakeholders to the knowledge and experience of ULI and its membership. Brad and the other members of this group will spend a week in Chicago exploring the Navy Pier project, interviewing stakeholders, and making recommendations that will be incorporated into a 20-year strategic plan for Navy Pier. Brad’s expertise will be added to the panel that will cover market potential, land use and design, financing and development strategies, and organizing and implementation. Historic Navy Pier is Chicago's lakefront playground, billed as the Midwest's #1 tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8.6 million visitors a year.