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The vision & strategies behind Rock-Tenn's Success
Jim Rubright, Chairman & CEO of Rock-Tenn Company
August 27, 2008 - 7:30 AM
2008 Human Resources Executive Seminar
Three leading Atlanta-based HR executives will discuss the HR issues that challenge their organizations and how they are addressed
September 25, 2008 - 7:30 AM

Current Issue

September/October 2008

Powering Through
The man blamed for 9/11's security lapses is on a mission of personal redemption and professional revitalization.
Employee-centric = Better Business Results
The economy is bound to improve, and a variety of Atlanta companies are strategizing their HR approaches in preparation for that (hopefully, soon to come) day.
Law Of The Land
Local legal firms are expanding into markets far beyond the comforts of our fabled perimeter, with some dipping their toes ... and others diving head first.
Commercial Real Estate: Vital Signs
Atlanta's medical office market has a strong pulse, but the heart could be weakening.

The naming rights of the nation’s major league sports venues

Stadium Name Sponsor Home Teams Avg. $/Year Expires
Air Canada Centre Air Canada Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors $1.5 million 2019
Alltel Stadium Alltel Corp. Jacksonville Jaguars $620,000 2007
American Airlines Arena American Airlines Miami Heat $2.1 million 2019
American Airlines Center American Airlines Dallas Mavericks, Stars $6.5 million 2031
America West Arena America West Phoenix Suns, Coyotes, Mercury $866,667 2019
Ameriquest Field Ameriquest Capital Corp. Texas Rangers $2.5 million 2034
Arco Arena Atlantic Richfield Sacramento Kings, Monarchs $750,000 2007
Bank of America Stadium Bank of America Carolina Panthers $7 million 2024
Bank One Ballpark Bank One Arizona Diamondbacks $2.2 million 2028
Bell Centre Bell Canada Montreal Canadiens N/A N/A
Cinergy Field Cinergy Cincinnati Reds $1 million 2002
Citizens Bank Park Citizens Bank Philadelphia Phillies $2.3 million 2028
Comerica Park Comerica Detroit Tigers $2.2 million 2030
Compaq Center Compaq Computer Houston Rockets, Comets, $900,000 2003
Conseco Fieldhouse Conseco Indiana Pacers, Fever $2 million 2019
Continental Airlines Arena Continental Airlines New Jersey Nets, Devils $1.4 million 2011
Coors Field Coors Brewing Colorado Rockies N/A INDEFINITE
Corel Center Corel Ottawa Senators $878,142 2016
Delta Center Delta Airlines Utah Jazz, Starzz $1.3 million 2011
Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones St. Louis Rams $2.65 million 2013
FedEx Field Federal Express Washington Redskins $7.6 million 2025
FedEx Forum Federal Express Memphis Grizzlies $4.5 million 2023
Wachovia Center Wachovia Bank Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers $1.4 million 2023
Fleetcenter Fleet Bank Boston Celtics, Bruins $2 million 2010
Ford Field Ford Motor Co. Detroit Lions $1 million 2042
Gaylord Entertainment Center Gaylord Entertainment Nashville Predators $4 million 2018
General Motors Place General Motors Vancouver Canucks $844,366 2015
Gillette Stadium Gillette New England Patriots N/A 2017
Great American Ball Park Great American Insur. Cincinnati Reds $2.5 million 2033
Gund Arena Owners Cleveland Cavs, Rockers $700,000 2014
Heinz Field H.J. Heinz Pittsburgh Steelers $2.9 million 2021
HP Pavilion Hewlett-Packard San Jose Sharks $3.1 million 2016
HSBC Arena HSBC Bank Buffalo Sabres $800,000 2026
Invesco Field at Mile High Invesco Funds Denver Broncos $6 million 2021
Jacobs Field Richard Jacobs Cleveland Indians $695,000 2014
KeyArena Key Corp. Seattle Supersonics, Storm $1 million 2010
Lincoln Financial Field Lincoln Financial Group Philadelphia Eagles $6.7 million 2022
M & T Bank Stadium M & T Bank Baltimore Ravens $5 million 2018
MCI Center MCI Wash. Wizards, Caps, Mystics $2.2 million 2017
Mellon Arena Mellon Financial Pittsburgh Penguins $1.8 million 2009
Monster Park Monster Cable San Francisco 49ers $1.5 million 2007
Miller Park Miller Brewing Milwaukee Brewers $2.1 million 2020
Minute Maid Park Coca Cola Houston Astros $6 million 2030
Nationwide Arena Nationwide Insurance Columbus BlueJackets N/A INDEFINITE
Network Associates Coliseum Network Associates Oakland A's $1.2 million 2003
Office Depot Center Office Depot Florida Panthers $1.4 million 2013
Pengrowth Saddledome Pengrowth Mgmt. Calgary Flames $1 million 2016
Pepsi Center PepsiCo Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche $3.4 million 2019
Petco Park PETCO San Diego Padres $2.7 million 2026
Phillips Arena Royal Phillips Electronics Atlanta Hawks, Thrashers $9.3 million 2019
PNC Park PNC Bank Pittsburgh Pirates $2 million 2020
Pro Player Stadium Fruit of the Loom Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins COMPANY BANKRUPT N/A
Qualcomm Stadium Qualcomm San Diego Padres, Chargers $900,000 2017
Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Financial Tampa Bay Buccaneers $3.1 million 2026
RBC Center RBC Centura Banks Carolina Hurricanes $4 million 2022
RCA Dome RCA Indianapolis Colts $1 million 2004
Reliant Stadium Reliant Energy Houston Texans $10 million 2032
Rexall Place Katz Group Edmonton Oilers N/A 2013
Safeco Field Safeco Corp. Seattle Mariners $2 million 2019
Savvis Center Savvis Communications St. Louis Blues N/A INDEFINITE
SBC Center SBC Communications San Antonio Spurs $2.1 million 2022
SBC Park SBC Communications San Francisco Giants $2.1 million 2024
Staples Center Staples Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Clippers, Sparks $5.8 million 2019
St. Pete Times Forum St. Petersburg Times Tampa Bay Lightning $2.1 million 2014
Target Center Target Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx $1.3 million 2005
TD Waterhouse Centre TD Waterhouse Group Orlando Magic, Miracle $1.6 million 2003
Toyota Center Toyota Houston Rockets N/A N/A
Tropicana Field Tropicana Tampa Bay Devil Rays $1.5 million 2026
United Center United Airlines Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls $1.8 million 2014
U.S. Cellular Field U.S. Cellular Chicago White Sox $3.4 million 2025
Xcel Energy Center Xcel Energy Minnesota Wild $3 million 2024
Source: ESPN Sports Business

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