"The World Comes To Bakersfield"
October 9, 1999
The Bakersfield Business Conference has been billed by Special Events Magazine
as the largest Speaker Conference in the world. Staged on a thirty-acre site
at CSU Bakersfield, the main venue is the world's largest Clearspan tent.
This year's world-class speakers included Gerald and Betty Ford, Jerry Lewis,
Bill Cosby, Newt Gingrich, Desmond Tutu, Leah Rabin, and a panel of US astronauts.
This event is sponsored by the law firm of Borton,
Petrini & Conron, LLP. For the past three years, MSI has been
responsible for the integration, implementation, and technical direction of:
Over 3000' of truss
Over 1000 lighting instruments
Over 350 audio speakers
Assuring sound and lights for an audience of 12,000
Interfacing with an overall staff of 500
G. Gordon Liddy Shares His Experiences and Philosophy.
Ten 30' Towers Supplied Festive Lighting
Part of the MSI Crew That Made It Happen.
Greg McCown, Jack Dussault, Dave Ensall, John Deskins
Photography by Lee Schwabe