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The Bid Process: Streamlining It and Making it Work

The Bid Process: Streamlining It and Making it Work

It’s not uncommon for us to see a request for proposal (or in industry language, an RFP) come into our offices. And for those who are brand-new to our...

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Best Practices for Recurring Events

In hosting events that return to a destination year after year, it’s tempting to rely on the practices that previously brought success. But how do you...

Long-Term Contracts: Best Approaches and Best Practices

Long-Term Contracts: Best Approaches and Best Practices

Frequent flier miles. Loyalty points at your favorite hotel chain. There are benefits to be gained from a standing business relationship. Now, to that...

Engaging Volunteers: Best Practices and Winning Strategies

Engaging Volunteers: Best Practices and Winning Strategies

Different types of sports events seem to be popping up everywhere, along with new venues and newly formed sports commissions. And at first glance, the...

Sports Tourism: The Economic Impact - A Case Study of Events

Sports Tourism: The Economic Impact - A Case Study of Events

How does a sports commission go about working with event owners to build economic impact for both sides of the table? The answer is found in this arti...

Want to Make Stay-to-Play Work? Here’s What to Say

Want to Make Stay-to-Play Work? Here’s What to Say

Running a sports event involves a lot of moving pieces, and it’s the planner’s job to keep them all moving in the right direction. But with all these ...

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The primary building block in any sports event is its request for bid, or request for proposal, package, which marks the first time the event owner an...

Keeping the Magic in Your Sports Event

Keeping the Magic in Your Sports Event

In hosting events, event organizers often tend to rely on the same formula that has brought success in past years. After all, why mess with success? B...

Win-win: Score Big by Working with CVBs and Sports Commissions

Win-win: Score Big by Working with CVBs and Sports Commissions

Coming to a new city? Make your partnership with the CVB or sports commission your first priority. The host group can help you find vendors, evaluate ...

Sports and Service: Engaging Volunteers for Community Partnerships

Sports and Service: Engaging Volunteers for Community Partnerships

Volunteers are the engine that drives a successful sports event. Take these tips from one of the most active national governing bodies and learn how t...