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CastingForRecovery

Casting for Recovery Receives Grant Funding From the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Connecting Women with Breast Cancer to the Outdoors

Casting for Recovery® (CfR) has announced that it has received a grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund.

Rockford

Rockford Tourism’s Economic Impact Up in 2018

In 2018, travel provided $392 million in economic impact to Rockford and Winnebago County communities.

Minneapolis

Council for Responsible Sport Bestows Silver Level Sustainability Award to NCAA Final Four Event in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Local Organizing Committee was awarded silver level sustainability certification from the Council for Responsible Sport.

Bassmaster

B.A.S.S. Debuts Roku Channel Featuring Tournament Coverage And Tips From Top Anglers

B.A.S.S. has debuted a free Roku channel with content of interest to anglers of all skill levels and interests.

ColoradoSprings

USA Diving Announces Move to Colorado Springs

USA Diving is taking the plunge and moving its offices to Olympic City USA.

FOM

Fishers of Men Announces Ultimate Bass Challenge High School Angler Series

Fishers of Men enter the high school fishing arena this fall with the Fishers of Men Ultimate Bass Challenge High School Angler Series.

PHLSports

Don Smolenski Appointed Advisory Board Chair of PHL Sports

The Philadelphia Eagles executive, known for his fan inclusion and community outreach efforts, succeeds the late David Montgomery.

SFIA

Dynamics of Sports and Fitness Market Driving Unique Growth Trends

The 2019 SFIA Manufacturers’ Sales Report shows that the sports and fitness products industry grew by 2.3 percent, totaling $92.3B.

ETASafeSport

Abuse Prevention Training to Benefit the Full Spectrum of the Sports Events &Tourism Industry

The training will benefit athletes, coaches, volunteers, referees, staff and others attending events hosted by Sports ETA members.

VisitPittsburgh

VisitPITTSBURGH Names Derek Dawson Senior Director, Partnership Development

VisitPITTSBURGH announced the promotion of Derek Dawson to the position of Senior Director, Partnership Development.