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Sports Facilities Companies has hired industry veteran J.D. Wood as the regional vice president of strategic development, a position dedicated to expanding the firm’s venue management footprint in the Western United States. “I couldn’t be more excited to be rejoining SFC in this new role,” said Wood, who previously worked for the Dallas Sports Commission […]
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The Professional Fighters League has announced the cities, venues and dates for the inaugural PFL Europe season in 2023, which will air live on DAZN. “PFL Europe’s inaugural season schedule is set, and MMA fans in 2023 will experience Europe’s best MMA fighters competing in the PFL’s true sport format live on DAZN,” said PFL […]
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Visit Lake Charles (Louisiana) has named Eric Zartler as the senior vice president of sports and Taylor Beard Stanley as the vice president of sales. “The dedicated focus that Eric will have for sports tourism and diversifying the types of sporting events that we can attract to Southwest Louisiana will greatly enhance the competitive edge […]
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Los Angeles hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the first time on January 9 and a city known for entertainment did not disappoint. The game ended up a dud as Georgia’s 65–7 win over TCU left little suspense after the first quarter. But fans from both teams were treated to many activities […]
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The Kissimmee Sports Commission has hired Jessica Beers as the executive director of sports. Prior to accepting her role with Experience Kissimmee, Beers was the director of partnerships/sponsorships for Brightline Trains Florida. She has also worked with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando City Soccer Club and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. “We are […]
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Northstar Meetings Group has entered into a multiyear agreement with the Open Championships Series that will encourage and allow event organizers affiliated with the cheer and dance organization to attend Northstar’s TEAMS Conference & Expo. As part of the agreement, TEAMS will also provide meeting space for the Open Championships Series’ affiliated organizations to gather […]
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The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation has selected North Carolina as host of the 2029 FISU World University Games. The move comes months after the state lost an effort to land the 2027 event. North Carolina’s bid to host the FISU World University Games is centered in a region stretching from Raleigh […]
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The United Soccer League has unveiled “Step Up: The Bold Next Phase in the USL’s Women’s Soccer Strategy,” an evolution of the USL’s women’s soccer strategy that is designed to maximize player potential and deliver a world-class fan experience while growing the business of USL clubs. Step Up lays out a pathway for players from […]
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Sodexo Live! has named Belinda Oakley as its new chief executive officer, North America, to lead the hospitality company. A veteran leader with two decades of foodservice management experience who has successfully led enterprise growth strategies, Oakley will lead more than 20,000 employees at more than 150 venues throughout the United States and Canada. Oakley […]
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Derek Bombeck has been named director of sports for Visit Lincoln, the result of his continued role locally and on the national scale in building Lincoln as a sports destination. Visit Lincoln is a division of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. With the recent announcement of the Lincoln Youth Complex and other ongoing sports-related developments, […]
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