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Global Entertainment Corporation, a public company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is engaged in sports management, arena and related real estate development, facility and venue management and marketing, venue ticketing and branded licensing. Global markets small- to mid-sized communities throughout the United States in which development of a multi-purpose events center can offer a positive impact for the area's economic development.

Diversified Growth

Originally established as an owner and franchisor of minor professional league hockey teams, the Company's hockey league division currently is a franchisor of hockey teams and operates the Central Hockey League. In 2000, building on its expertise in the sports industry, the Company diversified its operations with the acquisition of an arena development company and entered the field of design and construction management of arena faclities for existing teams within the CHL league and to market the development of multi-purpose events centers to small- to mid-size communities throughout the United States and into Canada.

Further Diversification

The Company further diversified its revenue stream with the forming of a marketing division, Global Entertainment Marketing Systems, followed by Global Entertainment's facility management group, Encore Facility Management, and Global Entertainment Ticketing (GetTix.net), a full service venue ticketing company. The Company also owns and licenses the famous heritage brand Cragar, known for its custom wheels from the 60's era.

Today, the Company is best recognized for its unparalleled expertise in the development of multi-purpose events centers for small- to mid-size communities and for its full complement of services offered in support of the long-term viability of a new arena project.

Encore Facility Management

Global Entertainment's facility management group is a full service facility management company that is a single-source for the total package of operational services required to successfully manage and operate a multi-purpose events center. Management includes food and beverage operations. Providing patrons a satisfying experience at a facility ensures they will return again and again. Global's management group includes Global of Wenatchee, LLC and Global of Prescott Valley, LLC. Contracts are in place with Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Wenatchee, WA.

Central Hockey League

Central Hockey League (operated by WPHL, Inc.) opened its 14th season of play in October 2005 with 15 teams. Fan attendance continues to grow as the CHL led all North American "AA" leagues in average attendance for four consecutive seasons. This season the league enjoyed the advantage of a special opportunity for televised games in Canada, opening a chance to win a new group of fans. A prominent Youngstown, Ohio businessman became the owner of the new expansion team for the Youngstown Convocation Center was ready for the opening of the 2005/2006 hockey season. Three additional expansion teams are online for the 2006/2007 season.

International Coliseums Company

ICC expanded its operations during 2005. Announcements were made for the completion of multi-purpose events centers in 2005 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and for Prescott Valley in the Company's home state of Arizona. An event center is scheduled to open in Fall of 2008 in Wenatchee, WA. Control is maintained over the multi-million dollar developments with a manager assigned to each location during the construction phase.

Global Entertainment Marketing Systems

GEMS is focused on marketing and sales of Contractually Obligated Income (COI) during the development and construction stage of our centers. COI revenue comes from the sale of luxury suites, VIP designated seating, sponsorships and advertising. Larger contracts address building naming rights, main vendor COIs such as beer dominance rights and soda rights, each a critical part of GEMS' marketing package. The primary objective of large COIs and multi-year agreements is the positiong of centers to be self-supporting.

GetTix.net

Global Entertainment Ticketing, the youngest of our companies, has a platform capability configured to handle service for centers regardless of their location in the United States and into Canada. In conjunction with Encore Facility Management, GetTix.net provides services for the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, Ohio. GetTix.net will be the exclusive provider of ticketing services for all events in the centers developed by ICC.

Cragar Industries, Inc.

One of the most famous automotive aftermarket trademarks in history, Cragar recently announced an expanded 10-year exclusive licensing agreement with wheel manufacturing and distribution giant, Carlisle Tire & Wheel. The licensing and marketing opportunities for Cragar branded products are a good blend with the activity surrounding CHL licensed products.

Global Properties I

Global Properties I works closely with its affiliate, International Coliseums Company (ICC), in the early stages of proposed multi-purpose events and entertainment center development. The education process for the development of multi-purpose events and entertainment centers, along with the financial requirements necessary for completion, can be intimidating. With the expertise and close working relationship of GPI and ICC, this process has been streamlined to assist the local decision makers with the most current and appropriate information required to make the best decisions possible. In combination with an entertainment district, there is no other company in the marketplace that provides this customized single-source approach for the development and management of multi-purpose events and entertainment centers.