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Vincenti Joins HVAB

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) announced that Danielle Vincenti will join the organization as regional sales manager beginning Jan. 27.

            Vincenti, a Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE), has more than 12 years of experience in destination marketing in positions with the Cumberland …

MLK Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament Welcomed Thousands to York County

YORK, Pa. — The Martin Luther King Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament returned for its eighth year to York County, bringing thousands of athletes and spectators to the area.

            Hundreds of teams including high school female athletes from across the East Coast, Midwest, Puerto Rico and Canada competed in the event …

Serena Williams to Play Fed Cup in Everett, Wash.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams will play as part of the United States Fed Cup Team versus Latvia in a Fed Cup qualifying competition slated for Feb. 7-8 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Wash.

The …

New Esports Venue in Works for Mall of Georgia

Allied Esportsand Simon have announced that Mall of Georgia in Buford will be the location for the companies’ first dedicated esports venue, as part of their previously announced strategic alliance.

Rebranded Hilton to Open in Hall of Fame Village

The Hall of Fame Village (HOFV), a large mixed-use development with sports venues and tourist facilities including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will open a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Canton.

ESC Staffers Promoted

Two Erie Sports Commission (ESC) staff members have been promoted. Emily Biddle is now the Marketing and Communications Director, and Ben Huggler has been promoted to Event Services Director.

Henrico County Approves New Arena for Sports Events

GLEN ALLEN, Va. – A new arena is part of a $50-million investment that was approved by Henrico County’s board of supervisors for the Virginia Center Commons mall site in Glen Allen, near Richmond.