The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 from: http://www.morningjournal.com/site/news.cf...46377&rfi=6 ....The city could see progress on another business development to cement Sandusky as the base of operations for Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. The company is investigating a new corporate headquarters at its flagship park, Cedar Point. Since acquiring the additional parks, Cedar Fair has appointed or will find new corporate vice presidents of safety and engineering, marketing and advertising, retail buying, information systems, tax and general counsel, said Stacy Frole, corporate director of investor relations. Some of those offices will require support staff with new directors, managers and buyers working in the same fields, she said. "That is a very big deal for the city," Murray said. "The new headquarters here will secure their presence here for decades to come."... (just like Paramount Parks' bigwigs' presence in Charlotte secured its headquarters presence for decades to come?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 As long as they help out little old us down here! I would think that Cedar Point will Be there for a while, and unless anoth park starts to grow so much it's hard to manege from accross the county, Cedar Fair is staying right there to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Cedar Fair might be....but many thought Paramount Parks was staying forever in Charlotte, too.......the point is if someone else buys Cedar Fair, the chances of the acquirer keeping the Sandusky office are rather slim. Face it, absent Mr. Kinzel, not many upper level corporate types would PREFER to winter in Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 A friend of my mother told me that when she lived in Sandusky, there are not that many months with nice weather. I would love to get a job at CP or KI in accounting. However, I have no idea of how you would even apply for such a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake54321 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 A friend of my mother told me that when she lived in Sandusky, there are not that many months with nice weather. I would love to get a job at CP or KI in accounting. However, I have no idea of how you would even apply for such a job. Keep an eye on this site for a position that you could apply for. http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/careers/permanent.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks! I've never seen that before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I have never visited Cedar Fair. Geography, family, and a lack fo time have prevented it. But I plan to visit when my son is old enough. Best regards, Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I have never visited Cedar Fair. Geography, family, and a lack fo time have prevented it. But I plan to visit when my son is old enough. Best regards, Italian Chef Do you mean Cedar Point? Valleyfair? Cedar Fair's corporate offices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I wonder if any of these new VP positions will actually be recruited from experienced industry types, or if CF will continue to fill its ranks from only within the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce. You know, maybe the ad manager from the local radio station can be the new VP of marketing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I wonder if any of these new VP positions will actually be recruited from experienced industry types, or if CF will continue to fill its ranks from only within the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce. You know, maybe the ad manager from the local radio station can be the new VP of marketing... LOL! Now that is darn near the funniest thing I've heard today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 When a company hires employees close to home they tend to get some pretty loyal employees, as they are grateful for the break/opportunity. This could come back and bit Sandusky though (I’ll explain) if another company was to buyout Cedar Fair and replace the management - half of Sandusky could be suddenly unemployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 There are lots of advantages to Sandusky. One is the airport right across from CP - on the mainland. Another is a central loaction to CP, KI, GL, & MA -and not that far from Canada. Good Highway access, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 That geographic center of the chain is exactly the argument Gary Story used to move Six Flags' offices to Oklahoma City (where he was from). And when Snyder took over Flags...down went the Oklahoma City offices, and back they went to New York City... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 But Mr. Kinzel has residence across from the park, too - and you can see the sun rise and set very well from his point of view! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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