January Industry News
January 9, 2009
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Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out
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Minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events. Two standout facilities—The St. James and Patriot Park North—showcase the county’s ability to host a wide range of tournaments year-round.
December Industry News
December 9, 2008
Get the latest sports industry news.Give Up A Little To Add A Lot To Charity
December 4, 2008
Organizers of the Disney World Endurance Series once again got something very right. They saw an opportunity to make one of its events bigger, better and to benefit a worthy cause.Decatur, Ill., Taking Sports Marketing To The Next Level
November 17, 2008
Decatur, Ill. Taking Sports Marketing To The Next LevelBy Selena Chavis
Having hosted a plethora of sporting events for more than 25 years, the city of Decatur, Ill., recently took steps to augment its sports marketing efforts by expanding the resources …
November Industry News
November 13, 2008
NOVEMBER INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRYB.A.S.S. Makes Pledge Toward Fisheries Habitat
BRISTOL, Conn.—The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) has pledged $15,000 to the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership to address the declining habitat of U.S. reservoirs. Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership is a cooperative group committed to improving fisheries and addressing such issues …
SportsEvents Link Resource Exchange
October 30, 2008
Link Exchange The link exchange directory is provided to SportsEvents users as a resource tool. We ask that all submissions be related to the sports industry—providing organizations, companies, services or products that may be useful to our users. In order for your link to be posted …Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities
October 22, 2008
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Opportunities Gold – $6,500 (up to 3 available) Click here to become an exhibitor. For sponsorship availability, call 800-968-0712. …The Making Of A Super Event Director
October 15, 2008
The Making Of A Super Event DirectorBy Paul Peavy
With Halloween at the end of the month, I thought I would give you an idea for a costume. How about going as a Super Event Director? After many years of athletic competition, I’ve had enough …
Four Steps To Maximize Athletic Facilities
September 11, 2008
Four Steps To Maximize Athletic FacilitiesBy Tom Gioglio
Editor’s Note: This article addresses how athletic facilities at educational institutions, which often serve as the host venue for a variety of sporting events, can be better utilized through the establishment of and adherence to facility management …
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May 19, 2008
SPORTS Talk Industry New CEO At Running USASANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Running USA, a national organization for distance running, has named Susan Weeks as CEO. She replaces Basil Honikman, who retired after eight years as CEO.
Weeks has 20 years of Olympic sport management experience, including assistant executive director of business …
