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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.

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Northern Michigan Sports Commission Gets Started, Aims High

Featured on - The Ticker: Traverse City News & Events By Ross Boissoneau | Dec. 11, 2019 When former Governor Rick Snyder signed two supplemental…

Michigan Invests in Sports and Outdoor Recreation, Competitive World Cup Skiing Returns

LANSING, Mich., August 14, 2019 – Federation of International Skiing (FIS) Race Director Walter Hofer and Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today the commitment to bring…

10 million dollars to go to Northern Michigan Sports Commission

By: Rachael Schuit, Up North Live Northern Michigan is known for high level athletic events such as the Iceman Cometh Challenge, the North American VASA…

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