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Sports is big business in Central Florida, generating about $390 million in economic impact last year alone.
Orlando Business Journal, in partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission, presents the 2011 Business of Sports breakfast, introducing you to the individuals driving our local sports industry. Hear them talk about what's on the sports horizon this year and how local businesses can benefit.
Who: Panel, moderated by Editor Cindy Barth, includes: Brett Bouchy, managing partner, Orlando Predators; Charlie Freeman, SVP business development, Orlando Magic; Jon Podany, chief marketing officer, LPGA; Bill Sutton, associate director, DeVos Sports Business Management, UCF; and Steve Tello, SVP and GM, FOX Sports Florida & Sun Sports.
When: Friday, February 25, 7:30am Registration and Networking; 8-9:30am Business of Sports program
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive; Complimentary Parking
Tickets: Individual tickets $40, Corporate table of 10 $475 (includes proirity seating, signage, and a new subscription to Orlando Business Journal)
Sponsored by: Jewett Orthopaedic and the Orlando Magic
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM SAM
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We hope this month's activity letter finds you well, as the Central Florida Sports Commission continues its extensive work to bring new and exciting sports related events and activities to Osceola County. We are pleased to announce that as a result of the Sports Commissions efforts, Osceola County was the beneficiary of more than $41 million in economic impact and 48,615 room nights. See below for the complete year end impact.
We would like to congratulate Kevin Ostrowski, Facility Superintendent at Austin-Tindall Park, for being inducted into the United States Flag and Touch Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at Austin-Tindall Park on January 15th, during the USFTL National Championships. Kevin has been a tremendous asset to Osceola County and the Sports Commission, and we are very pleased his hard work has been honored. Congratulations Kevin!
In December 2010, the American Youth Football and Cheer National Championships took place at Austin-Tindall Park and Osceola Heritage Park. These two events brought 141 football teams, 97 cheer teams (totaling more than 9,000 participants and coaches), and over 14,000 spectators to Osceola County throughout the week. This remarkable turnout resulted in the highest economic impact totals in its four-year tenure in Osceola County. Over $15 million in economic impact was generated for the community.
Thank you for your continued support as we continue to market Osceola County as the "Amateur Sports Capital." |
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Best Regards,
Sam Stark
President/CEO
Central Florida Sports Commission |
| ECONOMIC IMPACT |
Month of December, 2010
Hotel Room Nights: 26,227
Tax Recovery: $236,142.12
Economic Impact: $15,692,782.97
Number of Participants: 9,220
Number of Spectators: 14,738
Number of Events: 1
Final 2010 Numbers
Hotel Room Nights: 48,615
Tax Recovery: $587,884.50
Economic Impact: $41,633,635.97
Number of Participants: 26,221
Number of Spectators: 29,591
Number of Events: 17 |
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IN THE PIPELINE |
The CFSC recently sent staff to the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Texas from January 11 - 14, 2011. This convention provided the Sports Commission the opportunity to network with college administrators, coaches and event partners to promote Osceola County as a destination for future sports events, conferences and meetings. During the convention, we had a chance to discuss future event and/or team training opportunities with the Sunshine State Conference, Horizon League, Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference and Great Northeast Athletic Conference, just to name a few.
On the heels of the NCAA Convention, the Sports Commission is researching the possibility of attending the 2011 NACDA Convention (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) which will be held at the World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando this coming June. This conference brings together collegiate athletic directors and other administrative staff & coaches from across the United States for educational and networking seminars and meetings. This convention might provide the Sports Commission and our partners the opportunity to showcase our venues for future event and team training opportunities. We hope to make a decision on whether to attend the convention within the next month, so stay tuned. |
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| | WINS & LOSSES | |
(As of January, 2011)
Bids Submitted - 5
Wins - 4
Losses - 0
First, the Sports Commission and Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau recently submitted a proposal to American Youth Football & Cheer to once again host their National Championships in Osceola County in 2011 - 2013. This past December's event generated well over 20,000 + room nights for our community, along with $15 million in economic impact. We expect to hear back from AYF within the next month, so stay tuned!
Next, Florida Amateur Wrestling Association will be returning to Osceola County on March 4-6 and May 13-15, 2011 to host multiple events at Osceola Heritage Park. In March, the FAWA Rookie Folkstyle Championships, Junior Varsity Folkstyle State Championships, Girls Folkstyle State Championships and State Non-Rookie Championships will be staged over two (2) days at the Silver Spurs Arena. In May, the FAWA Greco Roman State Championships and Freestyle State Championships will be conducted, along with the USA Wrestling FILA Cadet Women & Girls Nationals and FILA Junior Women Nationals and World Team Trials. In all, over 2,000+ athletes, coaches and spectators are expected to descend on Osceola County.
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| COMMUNITY PROFILE |
The ANNIKA INVITATIONAL CALLAWAY GOLF JUNIOR-AM TOURNAMENT
Each year, the ANNIKA Invitational invites the top 72 ranked girl juniors from around the world to play in an award-winning 54-hole event at Reunion Resort. The tournament dates are February 18-21, and it kicks off with the Callaway Golf Junior-Am event followed by the 54-hole tournament; admission is free to this event. All proceeds from this event will fund ACE scholarships for underprivileged junior golfers that play on the American Junior Golf Association's Tour, and SPARK physical education program grants for elementary schools in central Florida. For more information about the event and to register for the Junior-Am, CLICK HERE.
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