There have been complaints about ADA compliance, possible drugging by bartenders and even complaints about moldy buns for sandwiches being served. One wonders how many more things we have to hear about before we get solutions, or dispel these rumors;
Just like other employers
 in Sioux Falls, the PREMIER Center says they struggle to find enough part time staff to work these kinds of events and are always looking to hire more part time staff.
Are they using temp agencies? Is there anything wrong with using them to clean up garbage? Not at all, but they may also be using them for food and beverage preparation, security and other functions.
Let’s face it, it doesn’t take long to train someone how to put garbage in a bag or how to sweep a floor. But safe food and beverage preparation isn’t a 2 minute course. It’s time our city council starts asking some serious questions about the workforce our Events Center is using, and why they are NOT hiring more PERMANENT properly trained part-time help like the Washington Pavilion does.
After the stories and accusations I have heard over the past year, I will NOT eat or drink at any event that is being managed by SMG or OVATIONS, and several of my friends feel the same way, until I get an explanation from them about their training procedures and workforce development.
No doubt they will be reeling from your bold beverage and burrito boycott.
Did I just hear you implore people to do things more like the Pavilion? Am I reading the right blog? 😉
LOL. They do ‘some’ things correctly.
Remember, the city signed the occupancy permit without a formal inspection. If there are complaints about food service, they’ll send out the health inspector. It’s also meaningless. MeanwhIle, pack jerky and hidden flasks for EC trips.