During its first year out of the gate, the West Michigan Sports Commission generated multiple millions of dollars for area businesses, and promises to generate much more in the coming year after harnessing national interest in the region’s hotels, restaurants as well as sports venues.
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The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) piled up some impressive stats during its recently completed rookie season. This area's newly-minted Sports Commission waded into the burgeoning sports tourism industry and not only kept its head above water, but managed to reel in a big fish or two.
It helped attract or coordinate sporting events that generated dollars by filling hotels, motels, restaurants and other venues. It also created buzz about the facilities and services available for groups looking to bring a sporting event to the area. Those results show that the public and private seed money that established the organization was well spent.
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