District of Columbia: Convention Center, Sports Commission merge
Issue date: 10/11/09 Section: Neighborhood
The new Washington Convention and Sports Authority held its inaugural board meeting last week at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The newly created board is a result of the merger between the Washington Convention Center Authority and the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission. This merger will create one synergized organization with a broader vision for increasing economic impact through the promotion of conventions and meetings as well as sports and entertainment offerings for the District of Columbia.
"The Washington Convention and Sports Authority will lead the way as one of the city's premier catalysts for economic activity - not only by running a world-class convention and meetings facility, but also through the promotion and coordination of key sports and entertainment activities for the District," said Beverly Perry, board chair of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. "The new Authority will only enhance the city's offerings for the benefit of visitors, residents and the business community."
The Authority will own Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and Nationals Park and be responsible for securing sports and entertainment programming in Washington, DC. There will be a separate Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division dedicated to provide these services, while the core Convention Center Operations team remains unchanged.
"The Washington Convention and Sports Authority will lead the way as one of the city's premier catalysts for economic activity - not only by running a world-class convention and meetings facility, but also through the promotion and coordination of key sports and entertainment activities for the District," said Beverly Perry, board chair of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. "The new Authority will only enhance the city's offerings for the benefit of visitors, residents and the business community."
The Authority will own Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and Nationals Park and be responsible for securing sports and entertainment programming in Washington, DC. There will be a separate Sports, Entertainment and Special Events Division dedicated to provide these services, while the core Convention Center Operations team remains unchanged.
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