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Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development

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

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  1. Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development

  2. 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

  3. Discussion Points • Organizational Structure • Mission • Philosophy • Partnerships • Funding • Sports Awards

  4. Organizational Structure • Founded 1993 … Re-established 1999 • Research • 501c (3) non-profit • Board of Trustees • Staff

  5. 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.

  6. 41 Events Since 2000$160 Million Economic Impact

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. Philosophy • Facility Development • Youth Programs • Elite Training Programs • Community Olympic Development Program

  10. Partnerships • City, County & CVB • Non-Sports Entities • Community Based Organizations

  11. Funding • License Plates • Corporate Membership • Events & Creative Funding • City/County Funding • Sports Awards

  12. Funding - License Plates • Legislature • Bureau of Motor Vehicles • Cost: $35 • State of Ohio • Respective Sports Organizations • Greater Cleveland Sports Commission

  13. Funding – Corporate Membership • Gold - $10,00 • Silver - $5,000 • Bronze - $2,500

  14. Funding – Events & Creative Funding • Gravity Games • USA Gymnastics National Championships • NHSCA Senior Wrestling Championships • USA Boxing

  15. Funding – City & County • Proposed December 2002

  16. Funding – Sports Awards • Ticket Sales • Table Sales • Sponsorship • Auction Items

  17. Sports Awards – Sports Commission & Community • Fundraiser • Creates Exposure • Highlights Past and Future Events • Honors Professional Team Owners

  18. 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

  19. Robert T. Marron Director of Sports Development

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