LEIGH STEINBERG SPORTS INCLUDES GLOBAL SURROUNDINGS’ ECO-FRIENDLY FURNITURE AT SUPERBOWL CELEBRATION

PHOENIX, Ariz. – January 30, 2008 – Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment has teamed up with Global Surroundings to introduce their high-end, eco-friendly teak furniture at the 22nd Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Celebration in Phoenix, Ariz.

On Saturday, February 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m, the Desert Botanical Garden will be home to one of the most anticipated Super Bowl celebrations of the football season—the 22nd Annual Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party. This event will combine an environmentally-friendly theme and a sustainable cause with an A-list celebrity crowd and high-energy entertainment.

“Leigh Steinberg Sports holds an annual Super Bowl celebration that is highly regarded as one of the premier events during the Super Bowl festivities,” said JL Jackson, co-owner of Global Surroundings. “He is pioneering the convergence of sports and environmental initiatives. His party is the perfect venue to introduce The Mark Suess Collections of eco-friendly reclaimed teak furniture to the world.”

“Integrating the ‘going green’ theme for our event is giving us the opportunity to send a socially-conscious message to a very influential audience and creating an awareness campaign for others to follow,” said Steinberg.

“We are pleased that Global Surroundings will be displaying their outdoor furniture on the grounds of the Desert Botanical Garden for the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Celebration”, said Solange Whitehead, Executive Director of the Environmental Fund for Arizona and co-beneficiary of the gathering.

“Their message blends well with the green, sustainable theme of the celebration, and it is very beautiful furniture”, said Whitehead.

Leigh Steinberg, a noted environmentalist, is using his annual event as a platform to promote environmentalism through sports and showcase sustainable practices and technologies. “Sports provide a powerful forum to shape public awareness and attitudes toward the threat of global warming and the need for sustainable behaviors,” said Steinberg. “Athletes are powerful role models and green franchises and the facilities they play in can serve as powerful teaching tools to raise public awareness.”

Considered the premiere Super Bowl celebration, the Leigh Steinberg event is the longest-running social event at the Super Bowl and annually hosts between 1,500–2,500 guests, including: athletes, celebrities, professional sports team owners, Fortune 500 CEOs, business and community leaders.

“We are excited to partner with the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Celebration,” said Jackson. The Super Bowl is the most visible sporting event in America and we believe showcasing our eco-friendly furniture at this prestigious celebration is the perfect venue to promote sustainable living through professional sports.”

About Global Surroundings, LLC: As the global leader in sustainable, ecologically friendly furniture, Global Surroundings is a designer, manufacturer and importer. JL and Jay Jackson founded Global Surroundings in 1998 after living and traveling several years throughout Southeast Asia.

About Leigh Steinberg:For over 30 years, Leigh Steinberg has pioneered the sports management industry, setting the standard for excellence in athlete representation. Leigh's unrivaled history of negotiating record-setting contracts and tireless dedication to charitable activities are the cornerstones of his business. Leigh's commitment and devotion to the industry enthused Hollywood movie executives, as he was the real-life inspiration behind the hit movie Jerry Maguire and was the technical consultant to director Cameron Crow. His services have benefited hundreds of the most diverse and exciting clientele in the industry, including professional football, basketball and baseball players, world-champion boxers, pro golfers, top college and professional coaches, Olympians, media personalities, and superstars in the entertainment industry. To-date, Leigh has had the most number one NFL Draft Picks above any other agency or agent. Leigh's longstanding experience and unrivaled reputation built the foundation for him to write the best-selling book "Winning with Integrity."


The Bellasera Collection by Mark Suess


The Tuscano Collection by Mark Suess


The Rusteaka Collection.

All three of these collections will be on display at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Celebration.

Sunset Patio of Scottsdale Now Offering New Suess Lines

Tuscano Collection shown at Sunset Patios in Scottsdale, Arizona.


Sunset Patios of Scottsdale, Arizona has become the preferred retailer in Arizona for the Mark Suess Collections of Bellasera and Tuscano.


"We felt it was a perfect fit to work with Sunset Patios on these two new lines", Said JL Jackson, owner of Global Surroundings. "These are the highest quality outdoor teak lines in the world and Sunset Patios cater to a distinguished clientele. Owner Nancy Djariri has an eye for bringing this amazing indoor look out to your patio and that is perfect for these collections".


We are excited to work closely in the future with Sunset Patios on the Mark Suess Collections and many more interesting product launches.



A few pieces of the Bellasera Collection at Sunset Patios.
To learn more contact Sunset Patios at:
15507 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ.
Ph: 480-203-2711
http://www.sunsetpatios.com/

Barrett-Jackson Huge Success For Global Surroundings

The Barrett-Jackson Car Event ended up being a huge sucess. Although 14 hour days and 8 days straight of being at a trade show, at least we had comfortable furniture to sit in and talk to our customers.

"Barrett-Jackson was the perfect venue for us", said JL Jackson. "The type of clientele to attend this show is there to have fun and they want to be surrounded by beautiful products. Our furniture was ideally placed in the Lifestyle pavilion next to other upscale vendors"

At times there were upwards of 75 people standing in front of our booth looking at these two new beautiful teak collections. Maybe it had to do with us being right next to the Johnny Walker Bidders Lounge.... By the way, Barrett-Jackson chose us to be the exclusive vendor for their teak furniture display in the Bidders Lounge and it worked out great that it was situated right next to our booth.

A few interested people stopping by to see the new designs. 280,000 in attendance over 8 days broke the record crowd of a quarter million people last year.

Outdoor Teak Collections A Hit at Barrett-Jackson with Celebrities

"Beautiful designs and it looks like it is made to last", said Jim Johnson, 14 year veteran of the National Hockey League.

"I like the oversize and rustic look to it", said Mike Barnett, former General Manager of the Phoenix Coyotes.

"These are some unique pieces and where I live by Carmel, California, teak is popular", said Reggie Jackson, former Major League Baseball slugger.



NHL veteran Jim Johnson admiring the outdoor teak bar with JL Jackson. In the background, the designer Mark Suess, discussing the Bellasera Collection with Jody Johnson of Scottsdale, Arizona.


Located in the Lifestyle Pavilion next to Lear Jet manufacturers, Tommy Bahama and other major draws, the celebrities have kept stopping by and sitting in the most comfortable and luxurious outdoor furniture made in the world today.

Paddy O Furniture New Scottsdale Location

Paddy O in Arizona has opened their newest store on Scottsdale Road at the the premium location on the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and the 101. This great new location is right next to a Mercedes dealership and other interesting stores.

The inside of the store is beatifully created with a variety of vignettes that incorporate stone and wood for a warm tuscan feel.

If you are in the market for outdoor patio furniture, Paddy O has just raised the bar in high-end outdoor furniture offerings in the valley of the sun.

The Rusteaka Dining Table, chairs and benches in this vignette at Paddy O's new store.

Barrett-Jackson Lifestyle Experience Update

The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event and Lifestyle Experience is a few short days from starting. We are fortunate to be located in the Lifestyle Pavilion next to high-end jewelery companies, Lear Jet manufactures and other goods and services that cater to the elite.

Craig Jackson, the CEO of Barrett-Jackson recently said this. “Barrett-Jackson has transformed into a must-attend event, with patrons from all over the world not only attending to witness exquisite collector vehicles cross the block, but to take part in the lifestyle elements that are just as much a part of the experience."

If you are in Scottsdale, this is a must attend event. Stop by and check out the most beautiful outdoor teak furniture in the world, Mark Suess Collections, realized by Global Surroundings.

JL Jackson standing in front of the Bellasera and Tuscano Collections designed by Mark Suess.