KIRBY HOCUTT NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE SPORTS COMMISSION (MDSC)
Oct. 1, 2008
Coral Gables, FLA (www.hurricanesports.com) — – The Miami-Dade Sports Commission (MDSC) recently announced the addition of Kirby Hocutt, Athletic Director of the University of Miami, and Arthur (Art) Noriega, Executive Director, Miami Parking Authority, to the Board of Directors.
“We are pleased to have two individuals of this caliber join the sports commission board,” said MDSC Board Co-Chairman Larry Gautier. “Their background and experience in sports and community development will be a great asset to our organization.”
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The Miami-Dade Sports Commission was created by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners in 2003, and opened for business in April of 2004. The Sports Commission promotes sports in Miami-Dade County, and works to secure sports events that will generate economic impact for the community. Since beginning full operation in 2004, the Miami-Dade Sports Commission has secured over 80,000 room nights, $100 million in economic impact, and more than 26 events, including the 2005 & 2006 FHSAA Football Finals, the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional, US Fencing Summer Nationals, and 2006 Florida’s Sunshine State Games.