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Measuring the Impact for Stakeholders

Measuring the Impact for Stakeholders

The goal is clear: creating a successful, long-running sports event that grows each year. And the key to that success: satisfying your stakeholders. P...

An Interview with Micah Rice, Managing Director of National Events, USA Cycling

An Interview with Micah Rice, Managing Director of National Events, USA Cycling

Micah Rice is managing director of national event for USA Cycling, overseeing USA Cycling's national championship events as well as the development an...

Snow & Ice: The Way to Do Winter

Snow & Ice: The Way to Do Winter

Winter is the season of the shortest days and the coldest temperatures. Its dark, frosty toe-freezing months might be dreary if it weren't for one thi...

The Midwest: Ideal in all Four Seasons

The Midwest: Ideal in all Four Seasons

When making your way to the Midwestern United States, you should expect a lot more than just snow and ice.

Continuing Education: Back to School

Continuing Education: Back to School

What's the best way to stay on top of the proverbial game? There are several strategies that come to mind: Stay ahead of the trends. Keep your website...

Golf: The Game of Honor

Golf: The Game of Honor

It is estimated that there are over 34,000 miles of golf courses throughout the United States and over 20 million golfers walking them. Of course thos...

Travel Economics

Travel Economics: Lessons Learned at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa

In June and July of 2010, the world watched with great anticipation (and a heavy dose of skepticism) as South Africa hosted the World Cup. Not just an...

Wrestling with Location Decisions?

Wrestling with Location Decisions?

Wrestling is one of those sports that is easy to define, but harder to actually picture, since so much variety exists within the sport itself. Our ima...

Freshwater Fundamentals

Freshwater Fundamentals

With more than 3,500,000 miles of rivers and hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes, both natural and man-made, to choose from, selecting a freshwate...

The Southwest: A Sports Utopia

The Southwest: A Sports Utopia

Webster's dictionary defines Utopia as "a place of ideal perfection," but a sports event panner might simple label it "The Southwest."