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                                  Image Credit: West Monroe Sports & Events By Ali Yenchick What started as a small boat and outdoor show has quickly evolved into one of the region’s premier outdoor events. Held August 28-30

By Ali Yenchick Florida remains one of the most important states in the country for travel baseball and softball. The state’s best baseball and softball complexes succeed because they understand the full assignment: host, attract, perform, and deliver a destination experience for athletes, families, and event owners –– giving communities

By Ali Yenchick AT A GLANCE A successful sports facility does more than host tournaments. It creates opportunities for people to participate, build relationships and return again and again. Andrew began attending Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Wesley Chapel, Florida, around age 10. At the time, he was extremely shy,

By Ally Azzarelli Most sports facility projects that fail to secure funding do so because the financial model behind the concept can’t withstand scrutiny. A pro forma is where that scrutiny begins, and if it’s built on optimistic assumptions and industry averages, experienced lenders and investors will spot the gaps

By Ally Azzarelli The economic impact of sports tourism extends beyond a headline number. It gives city leaders a fuller view of how a sports facility attracts visitors, generates local spending, supports jobs, and advances community goals. Strong communities pair attendance data with a baseline, a clear definition of new

          New London Community Recreation Center in New London, Connecticut  By Ally Azzarelli A recreation center is a public asset, a service business, and a daily promise to residents. It needs effective programs, reliable staff, safe facilities, clear reporting, and a financial plan that supports community

By Ali Yenchick Minnesota has more than tradition on its side. In 2023-24, 58 Minnesotans played in NHL games, the most of any state, and Minnesota Hockey says 248 Minnesotans were playing Division I men’s hockey last year, nearly 20 more than Massachusetts and Michigan combined. That kind of talent

By Ali Yenchick Indiana isn’t just passionate about sports; it’s investing in the business of them. Indiana Sports Corp says sports have generated more than $5 billion in direct spending in the state since 1979. With sports destinations welcoming millions of guests each year, Indiana has become a serious player

By Ali Yenchick A 27,000-seat stadium campus. A 194-acre sports destination. A 190-acre multi-sport complex. A 166-acre planned build-out. In California, sports complexes don’t think small, and that’s exactly what makes the state such a powerhouse for tournaments, training, recreation, and community-driven development. Here’s just a sample of California sports