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Packers’ move at 29 remains wide open

cbarto66 | 04/26/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay’s ammunition, flexibility enhance chances for draft-day drama GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers have positioned themselves nicely going into Thursday night’s first round of the NFL draft. They earned the 29th overall pick with their 13-3 record and berth in the NFC championship game. They narrowed their list of needs … Packers’ move at 29 remains wide open

Packers’ top 4 picks in my perfect 2021 draft

cbarto66 | 04/19/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay’s offensive line gets a boost, defense upgrades corner, interior line GREEN BAY, Wis. – After all these years, the NFL draft’s enduring legacy is that fans should expect the unexpected. That is especially true for Packers’ fans this year. GM Brian Gutekunst has executed first-round trades in all three drafts … Packers’ top 4 picks in my perfect 2021 draft

With the 29th pick the Packers select …

cbarto66 | 04/12/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay’s defense needs infusion of talent – here’s my top three at No. 29 GREEN BAY, Wis. – If the first round of the 2021 NFL draft breaks in the Packers’ favor they should select a quarterback with the 29th pick. Oops! That’s my bad. Let me rephrase that before there’s … With the 29th pick the Packers select …

Fixation on Rodgers’ future grows tiresome

cbarto66 | 04/05/2021

By Chris Havel Lack of contract restructuring doesn’t mean Packers’ QB won’t get new deal GREEN BAY, Wis. – Aaron Rodgers will be guest-hosting “Jeopardy!” during a two-week run that begins today through April 16. To hear speculation by some in the national media, the popular TV game show’s title also applies to Rodgers’ status … Fixation on Rodgers’ future grows tiresome

Packers’ Jones has ‘unfinished business’

cbarto66 | 03/29/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay RB excited to be back; NFL likely to adopt 17-game schedule GREEN BAY, Wis. – Why is the NFL likely to adopt a 17-game schedule? It’s a question that some players and fans are asking today. The answer is simple: It’s the logical step to an 18-game schedule. NFL owners … Packers’ Jones has ‘unfinished business’

Packers’ free agency panned by ‘experts’

cbarto66 | 03/22/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay retains RB Aaron Jones, but ripped for lack of aggressiveness GREEN BAY, Wis. – Packers fans should be used to it by now. Their favorite NFL team is widely criticized twice each league year. It happens when they field a strong team but fall short in the playoffs, and again … Packers’ free agency panned by ‘experts’

Packers retain Jones to keep ‘O’ explosive

cbarto66 | 03/15/2021

By Chris Havel Green Bay lands TD machine with 4-year, $48-million free-agent deal GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers dealt with Aaron Jones the same in free agency as they did during the season: Create space and let’s run it. Or, as Jones tweeted Sunday, “Let’s run it back.” The difference in free agency is … Packers retain Jones to keep ‘O’ explosive

No Watt? No biggie! Packers still on Plan A

cbarto66 | 03/08/2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Green Bay clearing cap space, prepping to nail it in the draft and free agency GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers’ offseason is a success thus far. The front office didn’t overpay J.J. Watt to bring him in at $31 million for two seasons, with $23 million of … No Watt? No biggie! Packers still on Plan A

‘An offensive lineman in the draft, anyone?’

cbarto66 | 03/01/2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA It is the annual, pre-draft message that bears repeating, especially in 2021 GREEN BAY, Wis. – Today is Day 17 of the “J.J. Watt Watch.” It also is March 1, which means the NFL Draft is next month, and the Packers are that much closer to buttressing their … ‘An offensive lineman in the draft, anyone?’

Packers wait patiently on J.J. Watt’s decision

cbarto66 | 02/22/2021

By Chris Havel Special to Event USA Meantime, Green Bay clears cap space by releasing veterans Wagner, Kirksey GREEN BAY, Wis. – Packers fans are pleased to oblige J.J. Watt’s humorous plea for patience while he chooses a new team and city – so long as Green Bay is the city and the Packers are … Packers wait patiently on J.J. Watt’s decision

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Kudos to Amy for making sure that the tickets to the tailgate party were waiting for me at the reception desk! Your personal phone call and text messages went above and beyond customer satisfaction! I can't wait for the 2024 season, rest assured that my go-to Packer's game supplier will be Event USA for a long time.
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-Jean-Pierre Mallette, Montréal, Canada

"Thank you so much Cathy, greatly appreciate your help. As always, EventUSA has been awesome to deal with in booking the Lodge Kohler package for the Tampa Bay Game, particularly for me traveling from Sydney, Australia, it takes the stress out of the booking process. "

-Kayle

"Good Morning, Nicole - Everything you did turned out great. The seats were great. Access to the air conditioned club lounge was great. Lots of Packers fans in the club lounge and overall at the stadium. The tailgate party at the fancy restaurant in the hotel was fabulous. The servers just kept on bringing out different sliders and desserts. Good thing that I got in a 30-minute run along the river in the morning. So, thank you! You may be speaking with me in November if I can work out getting up to Green Bay for a game. It's been too long since my last time. One of the best aspects of this weekend was interacting with so many people from Wisconsin and learning their personal stories of things Packers. And we even met a couple from St. Petersburg, Florida (my home county) and were able to tell them about the Varsity Club tavern and Packers bar in Clearwater where Mark Murphy's mother is in attendance -- very nice lady whose retirement home is in Clearwater, which borders my little city of Dunedin. Pre-COVID, I always went to the Varsity when the Packers games weren't televised locally -- lots of Wisconsin natives there, too + they serve brats and sauerkraut during Packers games. I'm glad that you are working for Event USA. "

-- Martin Lawyer, Dunedin, Florida

"Dennis - I was blessed to join Amy and some of your customers at the Morton's tailgate as well as after the game. She does an amazing job for you. Every single customer I met praised Event USA for being able to arrange the hotel and tickets and fabulous tailgate party in such a quick time. Having been to some great tour tailgate parties in Jacksonville and Kansas City and old San Francisco, a lot can be said of the long-term benefit of having really great tailgate parties. Morton's was probably one of the best - amazing food, patio sitting on the riverfront, walk to stadium, open bar!!! It was first class fun!!!"

-Matt

"Hi Amy- Just wanted to say thank you for making Jacksonville happen! We had a wonderful time and looking forward to more Packers games with Event USA in the future! Even though the game was not what we expected- we are packers fans for life-lol! Go pack go!!"

-Julie Mastrianni

"I want to thank Event USA and in particular Amy Flores for the Jacksonville trip. We have used you before and always were very pleased with the packages you have set up and your service. My son who lives in Charleston, SC and myself who lives in Minnesota, decided we needed to do a guys trip and decided to go through your company to see the opener in New Orleans. I initially called and talked with Amy about some questions I had and booked our trip. After itinerary and info was emailed to us, it soon became apparent that the trip to New Orleans wouldn’t happen. In steps Amy, wondering if we would be interested in Dallas if the game was moved there and a package was set up. Then finally the move to Jacksonville and continued communication from Amy on our interest. It was getting late at that point and I was wondering if she would be able to pull off setting up a package in Jacksonville. She did it. We went to Jacksonville and had a great time. The accommodations and the tail gate were fabulous. If only the Packer team we were hoping for had made the trip. Thank you Event USA and in particular Amy Flores."

-Tom Sohrweide, White Bear Lake, MN

"Thank you for all your help. I had a great time at the Packer-Raider game opening day. I have already begun telling interested Packer fans in Sacramento about your service. The next time I come to Green Bay for a game, I’ll be sure to ask for your help. God bless you and God bless the Green Bay Packers."

-Frank Chavez, Sacramento

"I just wanted to say that I had such a great time. The whole weekend was so much fun. I enjoyed the Player Autograph Party and the tailgate party was just the best. After coming from a country that loves soccer, it was nice to mix with people who have the same interests as me. Thank you once again, Green Bay is one very special place."

-Beverley Moore, Lancaster

"My accommodations at the Best Western Midway were excellent. I was picked up at the airport and returned promptly. No problems at all. Your representative at the hotel on game day was very pleasant and helpful. The tailgate party was super, great food, great drinks and lots of fun. Obviously, Lambeau Field and the game itself was great. I will continue to use Event USA in the future, and I will definitely tell anyone who I come across to give you a call. One last thing, the hospitality I experienced in Green Bay was incredible. I have traveled to many places, and I don’t think there are more friendly people than the people of Green Bay. Thank you again and see you next year!"

-David Anastas, Worchester

"My wife and I booked the tour to Tampa. The trip was so well organized from start to finish. It started with the people in the office with their friendly help over the phone, to receiving the tickets in the mail, and meeting the tour guides with their upbeat personalities. Signs guided us in the airport and information was posted in our motel lobbies to keep us posted. Your people had everything in order. Talk about organization, you had it. Event USA made this a most memorable trip. Thanks for all involved."

-Dick Koerner, Neenah

"I wish to convey my sincere thanks and gratitude for providing my husband and I with, what he refers to as the greatest experience of my life, apart from my wedding day."

-Lara and Matt Appleton, Thornhill, Ontario

"Thanks for all your help, the great tickets and service, and the chance to help me make one of my son’s dreams come true, seeing the Packers playing at home in Lambeau Field."

-Sam Jones, Sedalia

"I just want to thank you for the wonderful job your staff did last weekend for the Packers vs. Lions game. This was our first time utilizing your program and we were not disappointed at all. In fact, we can’t wait to schedule and event for next season’s games. From my first experience with your staff placing my order until the very end at checkout of the hotel, everything was perfect. You truly out-do yourselves to please everyone. Thanks again for making our stay in Green Bay one of the best."

-Kim Ewing and Bruce DeMaine, Ann Arbor

"Thanks so much for the best weekend ever! You not only got us in all the Magazines, TV, WWW pages and even the big screen at Lambeau Field, but Disney World on the side? Nice job – You and your family are top notch – we were on the best tour for the Super Bowl! Seeing the Green Bay Packers win back the Lombardi Trophy was a life long dream of this Packer fan, and you all were so dedicated to the job of taking care of us that, like the Packers, we were a winning team! Keep me on your list."

-William D Lorge, Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly