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Inaugural Oregon Sports Summit Slated for February 2

Inaugural Oregon Sports Summit Slated for February 2

The inaugural Oregon Sports Summit will take place at the Valley River Inn in Eugene on February 2, 2017. This full-day event is targeted towards coaches, athletic directors, booster clubs, local sports teams and leagues, plus city and county personnel and elected...

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Profound Promotion

Profound Promotion

Many sports commissions and CVBs have expanded into the special event business (such as music festivals and Harley-Davidson rallies).  After all, the skills it takes to put on a music fest are very similar to those that sporting events require.  Several event rights...

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Massachusetts’ Top Sporting Events for 2017

Massachusetts’ Top Sporting Events for 2017

‘Seventeen in Seventeen: Massachusetts’ Top Sporting Events for 2017’ includes annual sporting traditions like the 65th Annual Beanpot Hockey Tournament, 121st Boston Marathon and 53rd Head of the Charles Regatta, alongside exciting new events like the 2017 NCAA Men's...

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Sports Industry Acronyms Decoded

Sports Industry Acronyms Decoded

Here is your glossary of acronyms and terms for your volunteers that may not be familiar with the sports industry. IOC – International Olympic Committee. This is the body that administers the Olympic Games every two years (alternating between the Summer and Winter...

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Industry Leader Roland Rivera Begins New Consulting Service

Industry Leader Roland Rivera Begins New Consulting Service

At the age of 27 Roland Rivera was an aspiring baseball coach about half way to a master’s degree. His plan was to pursue a teaching and coaching career. However, that summer a telephone call came from a friend that would change Rivera’s career path forever. David...

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Top Five Things You Need to Know About the US Sports Congress

Top Five Things You Need to Know About the US Sports Congress

#5 Get Involved – The US Sports Congress is not a spectator sport. We invite top-notch professionals and industry leaders to the Congress. We know they understand their product and needs. You’ve got to get in the game and attend sessions, set up meetings to engage...

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Case Study in Created Events – Richmond Sports Backers

Case Study in Created Events – Richmond Sports Backers

Over the past few years several sports commissions and even some convention bureaus have entered into the event creation business.  While some have struggled, others have had success in this space.  By creating their own events destinations are developing assets that...

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William Knox Appointed Director of Grand Park

William Knox Appointed Director of Grand Park

Westfield, IN—The City of Westfield is pleased to announce that William Knox has been appointed Director of Grand Park. He brings a strong background in sports business, administration and marketing to the position. “We’re looking forward to having William on board at...

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