How is this alliance different from the Washington DC Sports Commission?
FM: The DCSEC is not a traditional commission. If you look at their charter, they are responsible for events at the Armory and RFK stadium and building the new baseball stadium. They are not focused on a regional connection with the business community. This is one of the reasons we make such good partners. RS: The DCSEC is more of a facilities management company than they are an event attraction or marketing organization. FM: Our focus is, as a sports commission, much broader than something that is venue specific. We complement the DCSEC in that waytheir goal is to bring events to their venues, but our goal is to bring events to DC and the region. ExecutiveBiz: What is your role in this organization? FM: I am the founder and chairman of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. I got involved once I realized that there was a void in the marketplace. I saw a real opportunity to unite the three different business communities into a truly regional effort, using sports as the platform. Execu
