January 23, 2018

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GF Strategies looks at 2018 Festival Trends

With the 2017 Festival season behind us, here are a few things we expect to see at the festivals this year: VIP will continue to grow, with more of the overall ticket mix being sold to VIP Patrons. EDM only festivals will continue to grow. However, more emerging names will appear, rather than the big […]

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January 23, 2018

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GF Strategies to provide study for Theater in Washington State

Vancouver Washington based GF Strategies has been selected to work with the State Of Washington to review the financial projections for a project that will upgrade the comfort for patrons at the Columbia Theater in Longview, Washington. GF Strategies, in cooperation with ED HOvee and Associates will review the projected costs for a new chiller […]

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January 23, 2018

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Trends point towards expanded length of stay at arenas

Latest trend in arena design is to create gathering places in the concourses, nightclubs for post event revenues, pregame popup food spots. All are being put in place to create more than just the two hours of game time experience. (more…)

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January 26, 2016

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GF Strategies celebrates 24 years

For Immediate Release January 26, 2016 Contact: Greg Flakus 360-573-7027 greg@gfstrategies.com   GF STRATEGIES CELEBRATES 24YEARS VANCOUVER, Wash. – Since the first days at the 1993 Oregon State Fair, GF Strategies has been a leader and innovator, in revenue increase strategies and consultation throughout the stadiums, convention centers, arenas and fair and festival business. January […]

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January 20, 2016

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GF STrategies at Fancy FoodShow

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GF Strategies attended the Fancy Food Show. GF Strategies cited five major trends that are going to be on the shelves this coming year..Anything hot, hotter and Hotter..GF Strategies also noted the trend towards craft cocktails, and anythingthat can easily be added to them, gluten free, and vitamin enhanced, nutrition enhanced and nutraceuticals. GF Strategies […]

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November 24, 2015

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Discover card grows mobile payments

This article details Discover card and  their efforts to grow mobile payments. All of the major card companies are working to get customers to adopt these payment methods. Click to view full article.

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November 24, 2015

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mobile payments continue to grow

Check out this new article from MPT.   Click here for full article.

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November 24, 2015

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GF Strategies pens article on cashless events

This article details GF Strategies work with Intellitix at major festivals and events. The cashless  era continues to grow in North America led by our partnership. cashless article  

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November 24, 2015

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Premium Food Service in Stadiums

Here is an interesting article about stadium food service. SEATWI14_Kloke

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November 24, 2015

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GF Strategies to present at IAFE confab

November 20, 2015 For Immediate Release Contact: Greg Flakus 360-573-7027 Greg@gfstrategies.com GF Strategies to attend IAFE Fairs meetings. Leading a panel on Technology—the future of Fairs. GF Strategies President Greg Flakus will be part of a panel at the International Association of Fairs meetings that begin November 28th in Las Vegas. The convention brings together […]

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