The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) is turning 20 this year! David Clark, Director of Business Development at Meetingmax attended the NASC annual Symposium in Hartford, Connecticut to celebrate.
Today is the final day of the symposium which took place from April 16-19th this year, giving guests the opportunity to learn more about bidding and hosting sports events successfully. This occasion also gave everyone a chance to network, make connections and meet the competition!
David found the event both informative and entertaining. One session that stood out was “working with third party housing organizations”; the overall feeling of the conversation was that many destinations are getting away from using 3rd parties and turning their focus on empowering the destination to act as it’s own housing organization. Big thanks to Peter Harvey from Buffalo Sports Commission who discussed in detail why it makes more sense for destinations to become their own housing organization than to utilize a third party.
To kick off the symposium the Welcome Reception was hosted at the newly constructed Connecticut Science Centre. Guests were kept entertained throughout the evening with interesting games and competitions. Congrats to Dave who came out with the highest-flying plane in the Paper Helicopter build, and won a prize at the next day’s luncheon. Meetingmax staff have many hidden talents!
If you get the chance to attend the NASC Annual Symposium in 2013 you don’t want to miss it! Here are some pictures of the Welcome Reception at the Connecticut Science Centre.
If you are interested in more information on the benefits of becoming your own housing organization visit our Meetingmax Facebook Page!
Thanks Dave! We enjoyed having you with us in Hartford!
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