WHAT:
The Corpus Christi Sports Commission, a strategic initiative of Visit Corpus Christi will host a press conference, inviting community stakeholders, partners, and sports enthusiasts to the official announcement of the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame event.
The press conference will serve as the initial call out to the community for nominations in addition to the unveiling of inductees.
WHO:
Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Sports Commission, Joey Jewell, President and CEO of Visit Corpus Christi, Brett Oetting, and potentially a Sports Council Member.
WHEN:
February 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Arena Concourse at the American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
ABOUT CORPUS CHRISTI SPORTS COMMISSION:
The Corpus Christi Sports Commission operates under Visit Corpus Christi, a 501c6 Destination Management Organization, with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The goal of the Corpus Christi Sports Commission is to develop and promote sports tourism in the region.
ABOUT VISIT CORPUS CHRISTI:
Visit Corpus Christi is a state and national award-winning 501c6 Destination Management Organization contracted by the city of Corpus Christi with a mission to create a better community by sharing Corpus Christi with the world. The organization is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) paid by visitors while staying overnight in hotels and short-term rentals. Visit Corpus Christi also has a non-profit foundation that supports the hospitality and tourism industry via education programs, raising and providing funding to individuals and businesses during times of need through the Visit CC Cares program.