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Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development. Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Sports are a $200 billion industry Sports travel segment is $18 billion National Association of Sports Commissions Founded 1991 200-plus member cities About 30 non-profit sports commissions.
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Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission • Sports are a $200 billion industry • Sports travel segment is $18 billion • National Association of Sports Commissions • Founded 1991 • 200-plus member cities • About 30 non-profit sports commissions
Discussion Points • Organizational Structure • Mission • Philosophy • Partnerships • Funding • Sports Awards
Organizational Structure • Founded 1993 … Re-established 1999 • Research • 501c (3) non-profit • Board of Trustees • Staff
Mission • Mission: The mission of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is to enhance the economy, image, and quality of life in Greater Cleveland by executing the following initiatives: • Actively attract, create, produce, and support significant amateur and professional sporting events and activities • Maximize and unify community resources to assist and enhance sporting events and activities • Enrich the lives of youth by encouraging and supporting participation in sports programs.
Philosophy • Setting ourselves apart • Not a sales or sports organization • Economic and community development organization utilizing sports as a powerful tool • Attracting events is not an end but the means to an end.
Attracting and managing events Establishing relationships Become a management and financial partner Event Services Event Management Facility and Site Selection Hospitality Public Relations Marketing Sponsorship Vendor Referrals Volunteers Ticket Sales Connections to the Cleveland Community Philosophy
Philosophy • Facility Development • Youth Programs • Elite Training Programs • Community Olympic Development Program
Partnerships • City, County & CVB • Non-Sports Entities • Community Based Organizations
Funding • License Plates • Corporate Membership • Events & Creative Funding • City/County Funding • Sports Awards
Funding - License Plates • Legislature • Bureau of Motor Vehicles • Cost: $35 • State of Ohio • Respective Sports Organizations • Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Funding – Corporate Membership • Gold - $10,00 • Silver - $5,000 • Bronze - $2,500
Funding – Events & Creative Funding • Gravity Games • USA Gymnastics National Championships • NHSCA Senior Wrestling Championships • USA Boxing
Funding – City & County • Proposed December 2002
Funding – Sports Awards • Ticket Sales • Table Sales • Sponsorship • Auction Items
Sports Awards – Sports Commission & Community • Fundraiser • Creates Exposure • Highlights Past and Future Events • Honors Professional Team Owners
GCSC Board/Dinner Committee/Benefit Chair Infrastructure GCSC Staff Volunteers Production Company Hotel/Site Staff Celebrities Emcee Bob Costas, 2000 Dan Patrick, 2001 Chris Rose, 2002 Sports Awards – Operations
Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development