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The Durham Sports Commission (DSC) in North Carolina has four new members on its Board of Directors. The new board members are Ingrid Wicker McCree, Ed.D., founder & chief executive officer of WM Leadership & Legacy Coaching, LLC; Ray Trapp, vice president of strategic engagement at the Research Triangle Foundation; Umar Muhammad, a professor and […]
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Sport Oregon today announced that Maika Janat–Vennemann has been promoted to chief operating officer for the organization. Janat-Vennemann previously served as senior director and general manager since joining the organization in 2019. Janat-Vennemann currently serves as a founding member of the board of directors for Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Portland, a leading voice […]
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The Snohomish County (Washington) Sports Commission has announced two additions to its staff. Nathan Caferro has been named the commission’s sports events coordinator and Matthew Dollison has been named the social media and communications intern. Caferro will be responsible for servicing the event logistics of the sports events Snohomish County Sports Commission brings to the area. […]
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Don Staley has more than 40 years of sports tourism experience, and now he’s sharing it through his new company. The former University of Alabama and Radford University soccer coach has launched Southeastern Network of Athletic Professionals (SNAP). The firm will be based in Leesburg, Florida, starting July 1; Staley announced his retirement effective July […]
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The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission in North Carolina has named Chris Smith as the interim executive director, effective through March 2023. Smith has an extensive history with the Sports Commission and served on the original task force in 2008 that led to the establishment of the commission. In 2014, Smith was selected to serve […]
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism closed on 111.26 acres of land in northeast Gulf Shores on Tuesday which will be used by Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events for sports and event tourism in the Alabama destination. Sports and event tourism remains a key economic driver in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, […]
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(SportsTravel will be profiling destinations throughout the summer as visitors bureaus and sports commissions are operating events without nearly any restrictions for the first real time since the pandemic started. Sure, there’s been moments that feel like it, but this summer feels different. If your destination has a compelling story to share, send it along […]
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Bowling and the city of Reno, Nevada, have a long history, and now there’s a firm foundation for a future between the two. The United States Bowling Congress, Reno Tahoe Board of Directors and City of Reno have reached an agreement to continue hosting USBC Championships tournaments at the National Bowling Stadium through 2032. “Continuing […]
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Indiana Sports Corp, Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions, Inc. have partnered to host the annual Indy Classic basketball showcase at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 17 with a men’s basketball doubleheader, Ball State versus Illinois State followed by Purdue versus Davidson. The Indy Classic will serve as an annual fundraiser for Indiana Sports […]
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Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events held a groundbreaking ceremony for their long-awaited pickleball courts. “As pickleball emerges into one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, we are excited to bring these much-needed courts to our community,” said Grant Brown, recreation & cultural affairs director. “Right […]
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