Motto LaGuardia
Events, LLC
Testimonials
Bill Motto and Joe LaGuardia take pride in all
that we have done and will do to provide
outstanding services to our clients as well as
making positive connections with everyone
with whom we come in contact.
Here are what a few of these important
people have to say about our work and our
association with them!
Motto LaGuardia Events looks forward to working
with you to provide services and programs that
will help you attain success with your sports,
entertainment, event, and business needs.
We look forward to adding your comments to
those of our satisfied customers and associates.
"On behalf of the entire team at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel I want
to thank you both for your dedication to making the Sheraton Shootout and
Clinic a tremendous success. There is no doubt that this exciting event -
providing positive community financial impact - could not have happened
without your efforts and expertise...We host and sponsor a number of
conferences and events..and the opportunity to work with Motto LaGuardia
Events stands out as one of the most successful and enjoyable projects of the
entire year. Utilizing your expertise helped us develop business from distant
geographical markets and bring business from around the Northeast and
Canada into Syracuse and into the Sheraton...the program which you were
instrumental in developing - left attendees completely impressed and
committed to returning for future programs...I am excited not only to embark
upon the planning process for the next Sheraton Shootout but also to uncover
additional collaborative opportunities."
Rich Duda
Director of Sales & Marketing
Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center
"In all of my many years of contact with Bill and Joe, I have found them to be the
most knowledgeable, dedicated, and hard-working professionals whom I have
encountered. They never cease to amaze me with their willingness to tackle
any concern - and their knowledge of the industry is second to none. Bill and
Joe are blessed with the ability to thoroughly analyze a problem situation and
then take appropriate action to solve the problem. They have proven to be
outstanding organizers and administrators - especially in their dealings with
complex issues associated with conducting successful national and international
events and competitions in our community."
John Rathbun
Director of Sports Development
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Bill Motto was responsible for the sales, marketing, and public relations for
the Syracuse FUTURES Golf Classic - as well as being responsible for the
coordination of all of the operational components of the tournament. Bill did
an excellent job with all aspects of this event. He was extremely well
organized and demonstrated his vast experience with the management of
complex sporting events."
Zayra Calderon
President & CEO
Duramed FUTURES Tour
"The training provided by Motto LaGuardia Events to my Sales Engineer
Training Program Class was right on the mark. MLC's preparation was
outstanding and the delivery format was informative, interesting, and
relevant to relationship selling. You have a very happy customer."
John Hall
Manager - Sales Engineer Development
Carrier Corporation
More Testimonials
"As an agent in the music industry for over 25 years, I feel honored to give Joe LaGuardia the
highest recommendation. I have come to know Joe as an honest businessman, an intelligent
decision-maker, and an ethical leader. During his time with the New York State Fair, we
booked numerous dates together. Mr. LaGuardia has successfully negotiated millions of
dollars worth of talent with our agency over the years...the shows that he has produced were
second to none and always held to the highest standards."
Stan Barnett
Agent
Creative Artists Agency, Inc.
"Bill was able to build the Sport Management Program at Cazenovia College into one that is
nationally recognized for the level of excellence of its graduates. As a former student and
graduate of this program, I have to say that the students who have gone through Bill's program
and classes have reached levels of prominence in their chosen fields because of the work that
he does with this students. His knowledge of sports management is one of the best in the
country, and his students are lucky to have him as a teacher and mentor."
Dennis Truax
Commissioner
Continental Basketball Association
"Bill Motto is consistent, dedicated, passionate, and what I would consider a team player. Bill
has incredible creative energies and a refreshing analytical ability in life's thresholds. He
responds with respect, compassion, and reverence with people and participants in a variety of
settings."
Dr. Joseph Adamo
Business Consultant
Professor
Cazenovia College
"in the Fair business, Joe LaGuardia has been one of the vital "go to people" due to his many
years of varied experience in all facets of fair operations. Joe has been a presenter at
national conventions, a workshop coordinator, a writer of white papers - and in talent
buying one of the most respected buyers in the entire industry. His experience ranges from
logistics, promotions, marketing, publicity and corporate sponsorship to all phases of talent
and grounds entertainment buying and production...his valuable counsel, good judgment,
and commitment to details make him a statesman in our industry - and his reputation is
impeccable."
Peter Capuccilli, Jr.
Director
New York State Fair (1996-2005)
"Joe...Thanks for all you did to make sure the Entertainment II Seminar (during the 2009 IAFE
Spring Seminar and Institute Retreat in Tampa) was right on target! It was great to work with
you on this, and we look forward to future opportunities."
Marla Calico
Director of Special Education
International Association of Fairs and Expositions