Tanger Outlet Center Westgate Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony

Company Release - 03/01/2012 08:30

GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHAT:
	Ground Breaking Ceremony scheduled to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new 328,000 square foot Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona.
	Situated on 38-acres, the Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona will be located on Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix. This site is adjacent to Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena, University of Phoenix Stadium, Cabela's and The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa. The 328,000 square foot first phase of this upscale Tanger Outlet Center is underway, offering the nation's best outlet shopping including some 85 brand name outlet stores at opening. The modern design will feature a pedestrian friendly layout that will function as an open-air mall with both covered and uncovered landscaped courtyards and a park-like setting throughout the complex.
WHEN:	Wednesday, March 14, 2012
	11:00 AM
WHERE:	Construction site off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix.
VIP'S TO ATTEND:	Steven B. Tanger, President and CEO, will host the ground breaking ceremonies.
	Guest speakers will include:
	ArizonaGovernor Brewer's Chief of Staff, Eileen Klein
	The Honorable Elaine Scruggs, Mayor of Glendale
	Glendale City Council Member, Joyce Clark
	Sherry Henry, Director, Arizona Office of Tourism
	Barry Broome, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
EVENTS:	10:30 a.m.   Guests arrive
PHOTO OPS:	10:55 a.m.   Speakers take stage
	11:00 a.m.   Ceremony begins
	11:05 a.m.   Flag Ceremony – Glendale Fire Honor Guard
	11:10 a.m.   National Anthem performed by Mountain Ridge High School
	11:20 a.m.   State, local dignitaries and Tanger officials make presentations
	11:50 a.m.   Steven B. Tanger presents donations to local honorary charities:                        From the Heart and Banner Health Foundation
	12:00 noon  Official Ground Breaking "Tossing of the Dirt"                                               Lunch and beverages will be served following the ceremony                        Music provided by Kellis High School Band