The Lehigh Valley Sports Commission, a division of the Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, represents Lehigh Valley in the national and international sports marketplace and has been bringing sporting events to the Lehigh Valley for more than 6 years. The Commission serves as an essential resource for the procurement and planning of sporting events in Lehigh Valley.
The Commission offers many services, at no expense, that can assist in the different phases of the event planning process. The Commission provides assistance in the following areas:
Assemble bid team
Assemble Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Assist existing sports franchises
Develop sports events
Create sports-related events
Create sponsorship liaisons for LOC
Establish relationships with local sports entities and individuals, including media
Seek out events on which to bid
Marketing and promotion coordination for LOC
Presentation of bids
Recruitment of local volunteer base
Serving on LOC board of directors
Serving in a retention capacity for existing sporting events
Supervise certain aspects of event organization and preparation
