Join Eric Sawyer, CEO of the Spokane Sports Commission, as he provides an overview of the proposed field house sports complex, its concept, timelines, and possible financing as part of a Countywide Park Levy.
The Commission is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to generate an economic impact for the Spokane region through sports events and its related activities. Through his work with the Commission, Eric has helped recruit noted events, such as the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, NCAA Volleyball Championships, Ironman Coeur d’Alene, and National Cross Country Junior Olympics. In 2013, the Commission recruited over 65 events, generating an estimated $43 million in economic impact for our community. During his career, Eric has served on numerous boards, including the National Association of Sports Commissions, WA Society of Association Executives, WA Economic Development Association, WA State Youth Athletic Fields Grants, and WA State Parks Foundation.
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