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The City of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Sports Facilities Companies have announced Jamie Johnson as general manager of their new sports complex, the West Monroe Sports & Events Center. “Until now, we haven’t had a local venue large enough for major sports and events. I am blessed to have the opportunity to make an impact […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected by the city of Artesia, New Mexico, to operate and manage the city’s aquatic center. The firm has begun its transition, training and certification of all lifeguards, programs and events planning and safety reviews of the property. Along with the city, SFC plans to continue the positive community […]
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Rocky Top Sports World, along with Sports Facilities Companies, has chosen Doug Grote to be the new general manager of the 80-acre multi-sports facility in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Grote began his new position on January 23. “I have been in sports and recreation for over 20 years and Rocky Top Sports World is known in the […]
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Sports Facilities Companies has hired industry veteran J.D. Wood as the regional vice president of strategic development, a position dedicated to expanding the firm’s venue management footprint in the Western United States. “I couldn’t be more excited to be rejoining SFC in this new role,” said Wood, who previously worked for the Dallas Sports Commission […]
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West Monroe, Louisiana, has begun construction on a 112,000 square-foot indoor sports complex designed to host youth and amateur sports tournaments, events and to provide a state-of-the-art asset to serve local residents. “We are incredibly excited to see construction well underway of the West Monroe Sports & Events Center,” said West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell. […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has announced a partnership with Stonehenge Partners as SFC plans to expand its services throughout the country. Sports Facilities Companies currently operates over 40 properties on behalf of municipalities, real estate developers, and private clients in 17 states. The partnership will allow SFC to expand its involvement in the planning, consulting and […]
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Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, Ohio, has promoted Justin Kijowski as the new general manager. Wes Hall, the previous general manager, was recently promoted to account executive for Sports Facilities Companies. Both Kijowski and Hall begin their new roles this month. Kijowski most recently was the director of operations for the Sports Center. He […]
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Sports industry professional Jamie Cox is the new general manager of the Legends Event Center in Bryan, Texas, a 122,300-square-foot indoor event facility slated to open in late 2022 managed by Sports Facilities Companies, Inc. Cox is a sports tourism veteran, serving most recently as general manager of the Publix Sports Park in Panama City […]
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As the demand for spaces to host sporting events continues to grow with an eye toward sports-related travel in a post-coronavirus world, destinations across the country are examining their inventory, identifying needs and building accordingly. Here are 16 new sports complexes to keep an eye on in 2022. Alabama A&M Event Center Huntsville, Alabama OPENING: […]
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The West Monroe Sports & Events Center in Louisiana celebrated its groundbreaking on Friday where the sports complex will be located off Interstate 20. Construction will begin this spring on the 112,000-square-foot indoor sports venue and is scheduled to be completed by summer 2023. The venue will feature eight basketball courts that are convertible to […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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