Membership Luncheon: Economic Impact of National Sports
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 2, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club
3583 SW 320th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
Fees/Admission
$25 Early Bird Discount to August 26
$30 Registration, August 26 to September 1
$35 Final Registration, September 2
$45 Non-Member
Description
National Events with a Regional Impact
with Ralph Morton, Executive Director, Seattle Sports Commission
The SSC’s mission is to make Seattle a world-class sports community. It is a local non-profit whose goal is to significantly increase economic impact and promote Seattle as a premier destination through sports and recreation. The primary focus is to attract and create major national or international events, promote existing assets and serve as an advocate for the sports industry in Washington State. Projects have included NCAA and Pac-12 championships and tournaments, the Boeing Classic golf tournament, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, U.S. Olympic Dive Trials for Diving, the World Cyber Games, FIFA World Cup bid, SUBWAY® Washington Games, the Sports Star of the Year awards and numerous other projects.
Ralph is also an officer on the board of directors for the National Association of Sports Commissions, along with serving on the boards for the Special Olympics of Washington and the Seattle Police Foundation.
Sponsored by Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer
Serving King County's District No. 7
