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The Great Lakes Sports Commission is committed to showcasing the beauty and vitality of northern Michigan by attracting high-profile sporting events and cultivating strategic partnerships. Through these efforts, we aim to bring widespread media attention and increased visibility to the region, highlighting its unique venues, natural landscapes, and thriving communities. By connecting athletes, fans, and media with northern Michigan, the Commission helps drive economic impact, celebrate local culture, and position the area as a premier destination for sports and recreation.
Recent articles
Grand Opening Celebration for $8.5M TC Curling Center to be held Thursday
Curling Club’s Vision is to Host Tournaments to Benefit Region Traverse City, MI. — The Traverse City Curling Club will host a grand opening ceremony…
Great Lakes Sports Commission Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Organization
Lansing, Mich. – The Great Lakes Sports Commission has named Eric Marvin, a 15-year veteran in the sports tourism and economic development industry, to lead…
Former Northern Michigan University President Selected as Great Lakes Sports Commission Board Chair
LANSING, Mich. – The Great Lakes Sports Commission recently selected Fritz Erickson, former president at Northern Michigan University, to serve as chair of the board…
MEIJER STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN OPENS REGISTRATION FOR WINTER GAMES IN MARQUETTE, MI
INAUGURAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 25-27, 2022, AND FEATURE 8 SPORTS WITH AN OPENING CEREMONY Marquette, Mich., Nov. 30, 2021 ─ Officials with the…
LaPointe Selected to Join GLSC Board
The Great Lakes Sports Commission recently announced that Brigitte LaPointe, chief executive officer of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), has been selected to the…
Great Lakes Sports Commission and Local U.P. Businesses Help Ski Club Make Improvements to Suicide Bowl Ski Venue
LANSING, Mich. - The Great Lakes Sports Commission agreed to provide a $55,000 grant to the Ishpeming Ski Club (ISC) recently to help them complete…
Tech Trails Project Awarded Grant From Great Lakes Sports Commission
Source: Michigan Technological University Television coverage available here: WLUC TV 6 HOUGHTON, Mich. – The Great Lakes Sports Commission (GLSC) has awarded $150,000 in grant funding for…
GLSC Awards $250,000 to Traverse City Horse Shows
LANSING, Mich. - The Great Lakes Sports Commission (GLSC) awarded Traverse City Horse Shows a $250,000 grant today to make improvements to the American Gold Cup equestrian competition. The American…
Great Lakes Sports Commission Helps Sustain Important Economic Sector
Featured on: Rural Insights Blog Michigan has played host to international-level sporting events and competitions for well over 35 years. The Great Lakes Sports Commission…
Sports Commission Announces Support for Two Elite Events
Assists with financing World Cup ski jumping and national equestrian events that will attract thousands to Michigan LANSING, Mich. - The Great Lakes Sports Commission (GLSC)…
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