Sports Business News

SFIA

Dan Arment Re-Elected SFIA Chairman; Jake Griffith (Walmart) and April Lane (Amazon) Newly Elected to Board of Directors

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has announced the results of its elections.

SoutheastTourismSociety

Huddle Up Group, Southeast Tourism Society Announce New Partnership

The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) and Huddle Up Group have announced their new industry partnership.

Placer

Charlie Gardner Appointed GM for @the Grounds

With a vision of establishing a “first-class venue," Charlie Gardner has stepped into the role of general manager of @the Grounds.

CureRareDisease

Esports Event Powered by Cox & Practice Server Raised $42K+ to Battle Rare Genetic Diseases

Cure Rare Disease has received a donation of over $40,000 raised during the Cox Elite Gamer Holiday Charity Tournament featuring Fortnite®

Milwaukee

Wisconsin Center District Governance Committee Approves Resolution for Convention Center Expansion Financing

The Wisconsin Center District Governance Committee approved financing a $420 million convention center expansion project.

StudioMLA

Studio-MLA Selected to Design New Community Park in Dallas

Studio-MLA has been selected to design the new Community Park that will replace over one thousand parking spaces at Fair Park.

Workday

Workday Joins PGA TOUR as Sponsor in 2022

Workday, Inc. will become the new presenting sponsor of the Memorial Tournament, with a 10-year agreement beginning in 2022.

USBC

USBC Announces Aid Program for Grassroots Bowling

The United States Bowling Congress announced a $3.5 million aid program to help support grassroots bowling.

VABeach

Virginia Beach Debuts New State-of-the-Art Sports Center

Virginia Beach has a LEED Gold-certified convention center and a new Sports Center for visitors looking to host their next event at the beach.

OrangeBeach

Longtime Alabama beach sports commission director named VP of sales

Michelle Russ, CSEE, of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, was named the Vice President of Sales, Sports and Events.