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US Sports Congress Heads to South Carolina in 2019

The United States Sports Congress, the most innovative conference in the sports event industry, announced its 2019 annual event will take place in Columbia, the capital city of South Carolina. The conference will take place Dec. 9-11, 2019, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, a facility centrally located in the city. Built in 2004, the 142,500-square-foot convention center is a modern and architecturally significant complex that has played host to some of the most impressive events in the Southeast. The congress will be another addition to its hosting legacy.

10 Sports Industry Trends for 2019

I’m guessing that years from now, our industry will look back on 2018 and say, “Man, what a year that was.” From the sexual
abuse scandals to the oval office chiming in on NFL player conduct. From the rise of Esports to nationwide legalized gambling. No one will ever be able to say 2018 was a boring time period in our industry, that is for sure.

Keys to Developing a Great Sports Facility RFP

Request for Proposal (RFP) is a document used in business, particularly in government or on large projects, for procuring goods and services in a competitive bid process. An RFP is best used when the application requires specialized expertise, specific capability, or where the product or service may require several organizations to team up. If administered properly, the RFP process will often help to select the best product and/or most qualified service provider.

Arlington Park’s 36th Million Day Abounds with Fun

Illinois’ most prestigious racing day took place at Arlington Park on Saturday, August 11. Personally, I have been to the Arlington Million 24 times as part of my family’s tradition. As Jamaican-born racing fans, they have always loved partaking in the annual International Festival of Racing. The annual event welcomes competitors from all over the world to fight for a legendary spot in racing history. My parents’ faces especially light up when they see the Jamaican flag flying in the stands or encounter other Caribbean racing connections.

Twenty-One Countries Compete for Special Olympics Unified Cup

For 50 years, the Special Olympics have been a global movement that highlights the human spirit through the transformative power of sport.

The world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, the Special Olympics provide year-round training and competitions to more than 5.7 million athletes and United States sports partners in 172 countries.