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Organization: Valley Industrial Association
Date: October 9, 2008
Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President Set to Address Business Leaders at the VIA Luncheon
At the helm for just over one year, Park President Jay Thomas addresses local business leaders on changes in the management model used for the dual theme parks.
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA (October 9, 2008) — The Valley Industrial Association welcomes Jay Thomas, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor president, as keynote speaker at the next Valley Industrial Association luncheon on Tuesday, October 21, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia.
Together, the amusements parks are one of the largest employers in the Santa Clarita Valley for full-time and part-time employees. They also employ hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents and those from outlying areas during summer peak months.
Opened in 1971 as Magic Mountain by the Newhall Land and Farming Company, the park was sold to Six Flags in 1979 becoming Six Flags Magic Mountain in 1980. The 260-acre park has since become one of the nation's premier roller coaster theme parks with over 100 rides, games and attractions.
Over the last few years, the amusement park's future has had as many twists and turns as its iconic roller coasters. Since Thomas took the helm as president in September 2007, the park has been on steady footing. Thomas manages one of the largest and most innovative capital investments in Six Flags recent history, having turned the Valencia theme park into a family destination with the newly-created Thomas Town.
Thomas has also overseen the addition of Cyber Cafe, Johnny Rockets, Cold Stone, Papa John's, Sky Tower museum and the launch of X2. In addition, he has introduced the Individual Business Unit management philosophy to Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, inspiring creativity and ownership through an entrepreneurial approach to the more than 300 business locations within the park.
The business luncheon is open to the public. Cost is $40 for VIA members and $50 for non-members. Reservations for the October 21 luncheon should be received by Thursday, October 16 and can be made by calling VIA at (661) 294-8088 or by visiting www.via.org.
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ABOUT THE VALLEY INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION (VIA) — The Valley Industrial Association of Santa Clarita represents business interests throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. VIA provides its members — industrial, commercial and service companies — the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of business issues. In addition to being a legislative advocate, VIA serves as a one-stop shop for relevant business information, supports local educational initiatives, and provides networking opportunities. www.via.org
