TDC Board Meeting March 14, 2024

1. TDC Board Meeting Attendance

Table of Contents

2. TDC Board Meeting Agenda.03.14.2024

3. TDC Board Meeting Minutes 02.08.2024

4. CONSENT ITEMS

4.A. DTPB Activity Report

4.B. Cultural Council Activity Report

4.C. Sports Commission Activity Report

4.D. Film & TV Monthly Newsletter

4.E. Film & TV Production Report

4.F. Convention Center Income Statement & Financial Operations Analysis Compared to Budget & Prior Year

4.G. Convention Center Marketing Update

4.H. Convention Center Pace Revenue Report

4.I. ERM Project Status Report

4.J. PBI Traffic Report

4.K. Contract Tracking Report

5. OLD BUSINESS

5.A. - 1. TDC Dashboard March FY24- January Activity

5.A. - 1.a. Bed Tax Collections

6. NEW BUSINESS

6.D. - 1.a-f. Category G Grant Agreements - MOTION TO APPROVE

(Seat)

(1)Mayor Maria Sachs, Chair (1/14/21)

(4) Jim Bronstien, Vice Chair(9/30/26) Appt(3/1/95) ReApp(9/18/18) Dis.3

(2)Joseph Fisher Appt(9/30/25)Dist. 1

(3) Jim Mostad (9/30/20) Appt (10/16/19), Dis. 2, St 3

(5)Daniel Hostettler(0930/23) Appt (05/18/21). Dis 4.

(6)Commissioner Adam Frankel (9/30/24) Appt (03/08/22)[Dis.5]

(7)Don Dufresne (9/30/23) Apt(6/5/12) ReAp(5/3/16)&(8/20/19) Dis6

(8) Davicka N. Thompson (9/30/2024) Appt(12/6/16)RdAppt(8/25/20) [Dis.7]

(9) Commissioner Christina Lambert Appt (10/01/22)- (9/30/26) At-Large

STAFF

Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator

Liz Herman, Assistant County Attorney

Dave Lawrence, Culture

George Linley, Sports

Michelle Hillery, Film & TV

Milton Segarra, Discover

Deborah Drum, ERM

Kathy

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1. ROLL CALL*

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 9:00 A.M.

2195 Southern Boulevard

West Palm Beach, Florida 33406

AGENDA

2. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS*

3. MOTION TO APPROVE FEBRUARY 8TH TDC MEETING MINUTES*

4. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR MARCH 2024*

MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING

A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT*

B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY REPORTS*

C. SPORTS COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT*

D. FILM & TV MONTHLY NEWSLETTER*

E. FILM & TV PRODUCTION REPORT*

PBC CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING REPORTS

F. CONVENTION CENTER INCOME STATEMENT & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS COMPARED TO BUDGET & PRIOR YEAR*

G. CONVENTION CENTER MARKETING UPDATE*

H. CONVENTION CENTER “PACE” REVENUE REPORT*

OTHER TDC-SUPPORTED AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

I. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT*

J. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT*

K. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*

5. OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS

1. TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH & FY2024* - Emanuel Perry

a. Bed Tax Collections*

B. PBI UPDATE – Nichole Hughes

6. NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. ERM

1. Update – Deb Drum

B. CULTURAL COUNCIL

7.

C.

1. Update - Dave Lawrence

1. Destination Business Update – Milton Segarra

2. NYC Campaign Launch Update – Milton Segarra

D. SPORTS COMMISSION

1.

2. Update – George Linley

E. FILM & TV

1. Update – Michelle Hillery

F. CONVENTION CENTER

1. OVG Venue Management

a. Update - Dave Anderson

2. OVG Hospitality

b. Update - Kathy Griffin

9. ADJOURNMENT

The next Meeting will be on April 11, 2024.

*Attachment included.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Thursday, February 8, 2024 – 9:00 A.M.

MINUTES

1. ROLL CALL*

Present

Absent

Jim Bronstien, Vice Chair Mayor Maria Sachs

Jim Mostad Joseph Fisher

Commissioner Adam Frankel Daniel Hostettler

Don Dufresne Commissioner Christina Lambert

Davicka Thompson

Staff

Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator

Isamí C. Ayala Collazo, Assistant County Administrator

Liz Herman, Assistant County Attorney

Emanuel Perry, TDC

Joan Hutchinson, TDC

Vannette Youyoute, TDC

Patricia Ramirez, TDC

Dave Lawrence, Cultural Council

Jennifer Sullivan, Cultural Council

Lauren Perry, Cultural Council

Geoge Linley, Sports Commission

Michael Zeff, Sports Commission

David Fontanarosa, Sports Commission

Michelle Hillery, Film & TV Commission

Alberto Jordat, Film & TV Commission

Milton Segarra, DTPB

Erika Constantine, DTPB

Evan Lomrantz, DTPB

Kelly Cavers, DTPB

Gustav Weibull, DTPB

Deb Drum, ERM

Dave Anderson, Convention Center/Spectra Venue Management

Katherine Griffin, Convention Center/Spectra Hospitality

Nicole Hughes, Airports

Melody Thelwell, PBC Purchasing

Lynn Clavette, PBC Purchasing

Other

Derrick Steinour, Hilton WPB

Chris Inman, Hilton WPB

Mary Mertz, Real Estate Investor

Gerry Jantz, City Place South Tower

Steve Perelman, City Place Tower Condo

Diane Quinn, Kravis Center, P.A.

Baker

I promoted Isami Ayala Collazo, as one of my Assistant County Administrators. She will be taking over for me as liaison to the Tourist Development Council. She has a great deal of experience handling capital improvement projects including the Convention Center, Ball Park of Palm Beaches and now the renovation at Roger Dean.

Thank you for all of your support.

2. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS*

Motion to approve the TDC Agenda was made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Maria Sachs, Joseph Fisher, Daniel Hostettler, and Commissioner Christina Lambert absent.

3. MOTION TO APPROVE DECEMBER 14TH TDC MEETING MINUTES*

Motion to approve the December 14th TDC Board Meeting Minutes was made by Commissioner Adam Frankel and seconded by Davicka Thompson. Motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Maria Sachs, Joseph Fisher, Daniel Hostettler, and Commissioner Christina Lambert absent.

4. MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CONSENT ITEMS FOR JANUARY 2024 emailed to the Board and FEBRUARY 2024 included under this Agenda*

MARKETING AGENCIES REPORTING

A. DTPB ACTIVITY REPORT*

B. CULTURAL COUNCIL ACTIVITY & ART BASEL 2023 CAMPAIGN REPORTS*

C. SPORTS COMMISSION ACTIVITY REPORT*

PBC CONVENTION CENTER OPERATING REPORTS

D. CONVENTION CENTER INCOME STATEMENT & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS COMPARED TO BUDGET & PRIOR YEAR*

E. CONVENTION CENTER MARKETING UPDATE*

F. CONVENTION CENTER “PACE” REVENUE REPORT*

OTHER TDC-SUPPORTED AGENCY/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

G. ERM PROJECT STATUS REPORT*

H. PBI TRAFFIC REPORT*

I. CONTRACT TRACKING REPORT*

J. FILM VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY YEAR-END 09.30.23*

K. AGENCIES YEAR-END QUARTERLY REPORTS 09.30.23*

L. AGENCIES YEAR-END PERFORMANCE MEASURES REPORTS

09.30.23*

M. AGENCIES YEAR-END SBE REPORTS 09.30.23*

Motion to Receive and File Consent Items for January and February 2024 was made by Commissioner Adam Frankel and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Maria Sachs, Joseph Fisher, Daniel Hostettler, and Commissioner Christina Lambert absent.

5. OLD BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. TDC TOURISM PERFORMANCE METRICS

1. TDC DASHBOARD CURRENT MONTH & FY2024* - Emanuel Perry

a. Bed Tax Collections*

Perry

Bed Tax Collection – December 2023 collected in January was $8.6M compared to the same month last year at $8.3M, a 4% increase. Actual December was (6%) below budget and 38% above the prior month at $6.2M. Actual December was 8% higher than in 2022. Revenue from non-hotels continues to support bed tax collection

FYTD24 Collections at $23M, was lower than last fiscal year to date at $24M by (2%). FYT collections are (4%) below the Approved Budget and 11% higher than 2022 collections

The Rooms sold for December were 402,186, (1%) lower than last year. Rooms available for December at 590,581 are 1% higher than last year. Hotel Rooms Active today in the County, 19,051

Occupancy for December 2023 was 68.1%, (1%) lower than last year. Occupancy for December 2022 was 68.8%. December 2021 was 70.1%. The average daily rate for December was $283.03, (1%) lower than last year, and 3% above 2021. The Revenue/Available Room for December 2023 was $192.78 lower than the prior December (2%).

Hotel room net sales FY24 year over year December decreased (1%) to $111M compared to $112M. Non-hotel room sales FY24 year over year December increased 27% at $32M compared to $25M. Hotel room net sales FYTD 2023 decreased (4%) from $322M compared to $334M. Non-hotel room sales FYTD 2023 increased 18% at $76M compared to $64M. FYTD 2024

Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2023 with no change 0% at $399M compared to $399M. FYTD 2024 Taxable Revenues Fiscal Year over FY2022 increased 17% at $399M compared to $341M.

Airport passengers for December 2023 were 771,420 14% higher than in December 2022, and the Total Estimated Seat Capacity at 28% higher than last December 2022 with 1,014,243 seats. PBI Passenger 12-month rolling is a 17% increase at 7,766,225 over last year.

Leisure & Hospitality Employment for December, 96,200, increased 4% over the same month last year. Accommodation employment went up 3% higher over last year at 11,600 employees. F&B was up 3% at 62,000 employees. Arts & Entertainment employment is 6% higher than last year at 22,600 employees.

Bronstien

What is the legislative status?

Perry

There are still multiple bills in legislation It seems the bill to use tourist development taxes for purposes other than tourism will die in the Senate, but we are ready to make any adjustments and have the finance committee reconvene and look to move forward. That bill was proposed by Miami-Dade County, the county split the allocation based on what city brought in those respective tourist development tax dollars. And those individual cities would be able to utilize those dollars.

And there is a bill that was proposed by Monroe County, to do more as it relates to affordable housing.

Segarra

Those two projects are the most important to pay attention to. If they are approved, they will not have an impact on us. The first one is to redirect the uses of TDT funds in Miami-Dade County, to earmark 50% of the TDT to the cities and allow them to hire and contract DMOs, culture, etc.

The other one is to earmark the surplus of the TDT For Monroe County to use that money for affordable housing development. There are no metrics for how to do that, which is a little bit complicated. This is the fourth or fifth year those projects have been exposed to the legislature and at some point, those projects will be considered.

For example, in Orange County, Orlando they receive 30% of the total room taxes, which is like a $100M in budget. And the county was looking to reduce that amount by 25%. It was agreed that $15M of those $100M will be earmarked to specifically attract sports events like NCAA, and Mayor League Baseball and promote cultural events.

We have had a phenomenal run in the last 4 years. There is cash and also like us, they have seen a high number of reserves across the state, which is prompting this type of conversation and as a group, we will have to come up with some innovative ideas.

Perry

Orlando's structure is different from ours. They do not have a TDC agency. They are comprised of a committee. There is no special allocation that is designated per agency, which is why you won’t see each agency as related to culture, and sports.

The DMO and the CVB have to do a whole presentation as to why they need special funds. Our predecessors had a great idea with the allocation of distribution of our pennies.

Segarra

In some other jurisdictions, like Broward County, the top room tax dollars are distributed as well. Both culture and sports and some other, but the structure that we have is unique in the state of Florida.

Mostad

I cannot quote what Monroe and Orange County do, but I think that is a compelling scenario where we are already structured that way, where it is not 100% of this is going to agencies. And that is probably the brilliant component of this entire structure that our forefathers put together for us.

Segarra

There are some projects too. One of them is to change the current structure, to manage the funding of the TDT. That will require a supermajority of votes.

And that is the other one about how much could we earmark for an infrastructure project of the total amount, a percentage base. Things that we have done, maybe some others are looking at us and using the current model that we have as an example.

B. PBI UPDATE – Nichole Hughes

Hughes

We have had a record-breaking year of 7.76M passengers. A 12% increase from 2019 of 6.89M and a 16.8% over 2022.

October was 570,818 passengers, which was an 8% increase over 2022. Seat capacity was 691,102, a 22% increase over the previous year. Air carrier operations were 424,853, a (4%) decrease from 2022. General aviation operations 8,101 a (11.1%) decrease over 2022.

Our total operations were 12,383 a (4%) decrease. November, we had 686,699 passengers, which was a 15.9% increase over the previous year. Seat capacity was also up at 832,279, a 23.3% increase.

Our air carrier operations had an increase of 12% up to 5,144. General operations had a slight decrease at 10,730. Our total operations were up 2.9% to 15,843 in December. We had an increase in passengers of 771,420, which was 13.5%. Seat capacity was also up at 1,014,243, which was a 28.1% increase.

Air carrier operations were up at 6,150, which was a 15.9% increase. General aviation has an 11% decrease to 10,611. Our total operations for the month were 16,761, which was (2.7%) We had a record-breaking year. We have a couple of new route destinations and a new carrier, Silver Airlines is joining us again and returning with five destinations, Tampa and Nassau, which will begin on March 5th , Tallahassee service three times a week, beginningMarch6th,Pensacolawillhaveservicetwiceaweek,beginningMarch7th.Marsh Harbor will start on March 5th three times a week. Frontier announced a new non-stop destination to San Juan, Puerto Rico three times a week, beginning on June 2nd .

In addition, PBI continues to offer daily flights to LAX, JetBlue, and Toronto on JetBlue, Toronto, and Air Canada Toronto until April 30th. American Airlines has extended nonstop serviceto Chicago, and O'Harethroughthe summer,andPBIhas two sports enthusiast

routes. Delta will be providing non-stop service to Augusta, Georgia for the Masters Tournament leaving April 10th and returning on the 15th Southwest Airlines is offering non-stop service to St. Louis during the spring training.

6. NEW BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH CONVENTIONS, SPORTS, & LEISURE INTERNATIONAL LLC FOR $550,536 TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS* - Emanuel Perry/CSL VP Richard Cutting-Miller

Perry

On April 12th, 2018, this board decided to set ourselves apart from our Tri-County area counterparts, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The board earmarked $225,000 that would go into the consultant work for a tourism master plan.

As we know COVID delayed that process. I am now bringing forward to the board a recommendation to approve a contract with Convention, Sports, and Leisure, LLC and take it before the Board of County Commissioners I would like to introduce, the Vice President of CSL, Mr. Richard Cutting-Miller.

Mr. Richard Cutting-Miller continues with the CSL presentation.

Dufresne

I think we talked about how it is going to operate as far as the quote-unquote steering committee, or do we have one?

Perry

Yes.

Dufresne

We are the organization that is going to implement, right? What equestrian facilities have you worked with?

Cutting-Miller

We have been busy in Kentucky. Kentucky Horse Park.

Bronstien

You said in here, 33 weeks of work, but then you usually make that into the year. But you said you need 18 to 24 months. I am trying to understand the difference in budget comments.

Perry

16 to 18 months just to make sure we have everyone covered. Because we do have a large makeup within our county. We do not want to leave any stone unturned. We want to hit the equestrian industry, the golfing community, the local municipalities, the marine industry, etc. That timetable is highly sensitive.

Cutting-Miller

I encourage you to put as much time into this process as you can. The research takes time, pretty standard. Socializing, having conversations during committee, getting feedback, you know engaging with the residents and surveys with previous visitors The more time you can contribute to that process, the better. At the end of the day, it is not about next week is about 20 years from now.

Thompson

And with the FAM Tours, you mentioned North to South at least three times. We want to make sure that we include the West.

Perry

And that is touching as far West as South Bay and Canal Point, Wellington-Royal, Palm District as well.

Cutting-Miller

This is going to be one of the larger stakeholder engagement projects that I have done in my career, LA or Hawaii, and Vancouver were big jobs, but not because of the geography, and the number of municipalities that are involved. That is why I brought in S A Nelson to make sure that we are covered. Her team's job will be to make sure we cover the stakeholders that should be engaged in this process.

Bronstien

Do you come with physical facility suggestions that may be out of the box? Or things we maybe would not normally consider as kind of an outside-looking-in?

Cutting-Miller

If the research leads us in any particular direction, we will flesh it out. A lot of times there have been recommendations or an opportunity for building a new stadium, a new baseball stadium for spring training. We will give you some ideas of what that means in terms of the capital associated with the organization, and the market potential.

We are doing a project right now in Olympia, Washington, the State Capital. They do not have a convention center, and zero meeting space available in the state capital. We provided them with that next level of detail, for the master plan that gives them the market potential and what square footage, what all of that would look like. The next step, if that becomes part of their final recommendation, would be then a feasibility study, of how to make that happen.

Cutting-Miller

We will be doing a review of your marketing efforts. We will not be writing a new tourism marketing strategy. We will identify those gaps, and your tourism marketing organization can use that to sort of identify them well. If there are destinations that offer opportunities that you are not going after, or if you do not have the budget to sort of incentivize them, that kind of recommendation.

Bronstien

There was a little discussion earlier, just the mechanics on our side about the interaction with you and the primary points of contact.

Cutting-Miller

My preference is to have one point of contact knowledgeable person who knows tourism in Palm Beach County and the stakeholders, the network, and the players. The contract is with TDC.

Bronstien

Did we ask for too much?

Cutting-Miller

I think it is important now to sort of take a comprehensive perspective. Not all destinations ask for a review of their marketing organization and what they do. That is typically a side project. I think it is always good to know where your money is going and what you are doing and what the ROI is. This is the right time to do this project.

Dufresne

I want to see what the financial changes are between now and the final product.

Perry No. There will not be any changes.

Baker

We have an RFP process and once the responses are received a firm is selected We cannot, and you will not see any changes to what is there.

Bronstien

Would this board have some updates every couple of months?

Perry

I would form a committee. It would include all the agency heads and volunteers as it relates to one of the representatives from the board, the TDC board as well, and then we would provide updates as to the current phases and the processes that we are currently in with the outcomes.

Motion recommendation for approval of the agreement with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International, LLC. To the Board of County Commissioners was made by Don Dufresne and seconded by Jim Mostad. Motion carried 5-0 with Mayor Maria Sachs, Joseph Fisher, Daniel Hostettler, and Commissioner Christina Lambert absent.

B. ERM

1. Update – Deb Drum

Drum

ERM has almost completed the emergency dune restoration work in the Singer Island area. We have had a lot of erosion occurring. These weather systems and a lot of the wind limit our ability to do some of that work. However, the project is scheduled to be completed within the next two weeks, and then we will move forward with emergency dune restoration at Coral Cove.

A quick reminder, our 2024 Natural Areas Festival is coming up on Saturday, February 17th at Winding Waters Natural Area, event is from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. It includes wildlife presentations, prescribed burn demonstrations, guided hikes, kayak tours, and other unique events for residents and visitors to celebrate and learn more about our county's natural areas.

We had the seventh annual Sandspur Ultra Trail Run. That was December 29th through the 31st at Jupiter Ridge Natural Area. It is a three-day running event; it is a great example of adventure tourism. It featured four different races. We had registrants from six different states and Ontario, Canada. The weather was perfect, which facilitated records being met this year. The next event is at Hungryland Slough natural area on March 23rd and 24th, it will feature three different adventure races.

C. CULTURAL COUNCIL

1. Kravis Center Update – Dave Lawrence/Diane Quinn

Lawrence

I would like to turn it over to Diane Quinn, who's the CEO of the Kravis Center, with an exciting program that is coming up this summer.

Quinn

For 15 weeks this summer at the Kravis Center, we are going to transform the ballroom into an interactive, immersive VR experience. It takes about 7,000 square feet to do this. Each participant will come into the ballroom and put on the sanitized Oculus lens, VR glasses, and headphones. They will see their avatar in space in this immersive experience and for the next 45 to 50 minutes, they will interact as if you are walking on the International Space Station.

This will be for people from age eight years old and older. The prices start at $25 We will open on June 4th . We are one of only three locations in the United States that has been chosen to do this. We outbid Orlando. I think that doing it over the summer is great for tourism. I hope that you will all spread the word and bring lots of guests.

Mostad

I think it is outstanding and I need to make sure we get all the hotels involved that are looking for air-conditioned attractions, from June through September. That is an innovation. Great work.

2. Update - Dave Lawrence

Lawrence

ArtiGras Fine Arts at the Gardens North County District Park is February 17th and 18th .

The Lake Worth Street Painting Festival is February 24th and 25th , and the Festival of the Arts at Boca starts March 1st .

We are gearing up for Mosaic in May which offers special tours and opportunities for families. With hotel partners during these darker months to increase tourism.

Last year for the first time we opened the Palm Beach County Open Studio. We had a day with over a hundred artists from Tequesta down to Boca, welcoming people, people can meet the artists, etcetera. It will be May 18th and 19th .

We are joining Discover for a New York media event on March 6th. We are taking a leadership role in the pitch for Palm Beach County to be considered as the location for the Florida Black History Museum.

Our shades of culture are going to be the giant sunglasses at the ArtiGras Art Festival, and our new art guide for sports fans is at the printer and will be distributed during the Ultimate Week of Sports.

D. DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES

1. Update – Milton Segarra

Segarra

We prepared a presentation to share with the board exactly where we are and what we should expect from now until September in terms of activity and impact in our community.

Weibull

We expect little growth. From a competitive standpoint, we have been facing an outbound international Europe that has been on fire this past summer. The exchange rate is very favorable for an American to go to Europe instead of to Florida in the summer, which we have seen since post-pandemic, the number of cruising ships in the ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Cape Canaveral, are bigger out there than the 2019.

Florida was one of the only markets where you could have a group event, and that has changed since the world opened.

In the last six months, everyone in Florida has been lowering their rates, and giving discounts.

On these bars, we have every week the ranges of the model compared to the actual occupancy from last year. In January, we predicted it to be down. We ended down, we have weekly performance for the whole month. And you can see how tight the modeling is for February. Same for March. We are very optimistic to have a good high season in terms of demand.

Mr. Weibull continued with his presentation.

Segarra

We take this information and adjust it in real-time. For any specific marketing initiative in particular, we immediately activate, change, or redirect any funding to try to stimulate interest and demand for the destination.

It was good to see December ended up. Yesterday morning had the Flagler Business Advisory board, in which we had 20 different representatives from the industry, from attractions to venues, to hotels, luxury, and limited services. We have good support and validation of these trends from the perspective of the stakeholders. We feel comfortable about his path for the rest of the year.

Mostad

I will be interested to see what you just presented and how that actualizes. You are narrowing the gap on a lot of it over the year. Gives us a sense of where we stand.

Bronstien

There is a lot of demand that everyone pushes pricing. The whole county pricing is through the roof for President's Day. It is one of the best weeks of the year down here. I think you will be surprised if things level off there

Segarra

We have seen for the last couple of years, demand rising within 30 days of arrival and in some instances within two weeks and a week of arrival. It is a pattern that we have seen.

The other side is Miami and Fort Lauderdale, based on the same information, they are looking for a more aggressive price point strategy to compete and try to get in our market and steal some of our visitors and market shares. Those variants are something that we need to keep an eye on and see what the final impact on our monthly and yearly numbers is.

E. SPORTS COMMISSION

1. Update – George Linley

2. Miracle League All-Star Weekend* - Video Presentation

Linley

A quick synopsis of our first quarter for sports tourism from October 1st , through December. We hosted 60 events. That generated just a hair under 90,000 hotel room nights. About a 2% increase on what we tracked over the same time last year and a lot of new events.

We are happy about the diversity of sports that are taking place here, a USTA track and field cross-country Masters National Championship, an international beach tennis event, also had the largest soccer championships in the country.

An amateur baseball, an NCAA D-I women's basketball Tournament at Kaiser. We worked with Kaiser a few years ago to bid on and bring that here.

Over the year we have done 40 different sports. Last year we were just under 200 different types of events.

There was a football event during COVID Last year we hosted it in its full form for the first time, and this was the second straight year. It is called the Battle Youth National Championship. They have been around for about seven years. Tackle football was never a tourism-driving event. This event was at Village Park in Wellington. They had over a hundred youth tackle football teams. A football team does not have the roster size of a basketball team, a lacrosse team, or soccer, which is 12 to 18, and they are thirty-five to almost a hundred kids per team. We tracked over 13,000 room nights from this event. It is a seven-day event that helps drive room nights and they are guaranteed three games

A couple of events we call the Ultimate Week of Sports. Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches is around the corner. In addition to the PGA tour, the Delray Beach Open is starting. It is a two-week event of professional tennis. MLB spring training is around the corner. Also, around the corner is the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Our PGA Tour Champions event is changing to the James Hardy Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. It is bringing the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a partner and an investor into a PGA tour event. And again, we are home to the PGA tour event and the PGA tour Champions, and that is a five or six-year deal.

I am going to show a video about an event that is one of the most inspirational sports organizations in America. It is an event that has touched me like I have not seen.

It was the Miracle League. It is an adaptive sport that allows our youth and adults to enjoy America's National Pastime when they are dealing with severe physical and mental disabilities. This was the fifth year of a national event. We had participants travel from 300 Miracle Leagues across the country. It generated under 1,500 room nights. It is a great story to be told. It promotes our county as an inclusive destination, particularly when you are looking at adaptive sports. We have two Miracle League fields and County Parks and Rec is going to build a third one at John Prince Park.

They had a chance to play on a big-league field at Roger Dean Stadium and The Wellington International. It was not equestrian season yet, but they created an exhibit so that the families that traveled and the participants got to experience a sport they had never seen before.

F. FILM & TV

1. Update – Michelle Hillery

Hillery

We conducted our year-end report that shows us the health, size, and scope of what the industry looks like here in Palm Beach County. We conduct it every January to get the

health of our production community in addition to what we have been doing as far as permitting throughout the year. We are going into a second year of back-to-back recordbreaking numbers.

While the increase was not as large as it was last year We are seeing a softening in production. This was a 3% increase over last year, a bit of softening in film and television production.

We have a Peacock Limited series filming that is coming out starring Annette Bening called Apples Never Fall. It was shot here in Palm Beach County. They made a big plea over in the town of Palm Beach, but the town denied the request for them to film within the town. Nevertheless, the opening scene of the trailer is all Palm Beach County.

We have some drone shots. We are represented in the series. The next thing, which was kind of a surprise for us, is a new Apple TV series. It is 10 episodes called Palm Royale, with Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, etc. It is completely set in Palm Beach. We are going to get a lot of attention, even though we are still trying to determine whether or not this was filmed here at Mar-a-Lago.

I have a video that shows a huge activation of the South Florida Fair. Vicki from South Florida Fair came to us and said, we would like to partner with the Film and Television Commission and create a theater within the Expo Center. We want to do this underwater immersive experience. We had a booth, and we utilized the Palm Beaches TV and our celebrity hosts.

I have put together a two-minute video that shows the experience

Bronstien

The Palm Royale, theoretically something that could be filmed, would not necessarily need to get a state permit?

Hillery

If they filmed at Mar-a-Lago, they would not need a film permit with us, even in the town of Palm Beach, we do not permit within the town. We have a one-stop permitting process with thirty-four of the thirty-nine municipalities in Palm Beach County.

G. CONVENTION CENTER

1. OVG Venue Management

a. Update - Dave Anderson

Anderson

We finished our first art show, which was the 20th year of the show. We have a huge IT conference right now and it is running concurrently with our second art show, which is moving in at the same time as we have this huge IT event.

Our local community business is stronger than ever. They are just flexible to adjust their events and do their breakfast, lunches, and dinner meetings around all of these conferences. They are staying there, which just keeps things rolling.

In the first 180 days of this year, we only have 17 dark days. A huge thank you to Isami's team because we are talking daily about capital projects and the vendors have been accommodating as it relates to working at odd hours. It is a tribute to everybody within the organization.

I wanted to say thanks to Verdenia because I have been here for 21 years, and she is one of the big reasons why I am still here.

2. OVG Hospitality

b. Update - Kathy Griffin

Griffin

We had Art Palm Beach last month. We rolled out a new restaurant concept and a new menu that was very successful. We saw a nice increase in sales year over year. We are expanding it and we will be deploying that during the Palm Beach Antique Show next week. I am in the process of planning our next spring SBE Expo next month. If anybody would like to attend. This is an expo we do three times a year, bring in certified SBEs in the hospitality field. It can be rental companies, it can be caterers, it can be bakers. It is across the board to pitch us their business and their products.

Aly from Discover has joined us before and has used some of the partners in some of her events. Everybody's free to join

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 A.M.

The next Meeting will be on March 14, 2024.

*Attachment included.

4. CONSENT ITEMS

TO: Tourist Development Council

FROM: Milton Segarra,

President/CEO

DATE: February 29, 2024

RE: Discover The Palm Beaches Monthly Activity Report February 2024

The following overview summarizes the noteworthy initiatives undertaken by DTPB in bolstering TDC Performance measures throughout the month of February 2024. This report serves as a thorough depiction of DTPB's achievements during this period, specifically in relation to TDC Performance Measures. It highlights our performance across key areas, including advertising impressions, the impact of website users, a newly implemented performance metric, engagement levels on social media platforms, the total number of room nights contracted in the future as well as those room nights actualized in the month of February.

January 2024 Lodging Performance

Overall performance was down but mixed by location & scale. Higher priced hotels and those along the beaches raised rates at the expense of demand while downtown areas and turnpike hotels lowered rates to generate more demand. Transient demand at hotels was up, however demand for alternative lodging was down.

Key Lodging Performance Trends for January

 Total lodging demand was down 3.9% selling 549,000 room nights driven by an 8.2% decline from alternative lodging and 3.2% decline in hotel room nights. Hotel room nights in the state of Florida declined 0.4%

 ADR was down 2.0% to $297 the 3rd highest rate in the state, which was up 0.6% to $198

 Downtown WPB/PBC Airport had an increase in occupancy of 2.5%, with a 2.1% drop in ADR holding RevPAR flat to last year

 Beach properties had a 7.2% decline in occupancy with a 3.2% increase in rate, resulting in 4.2% decline in RevPAR

 Turnpike properties increased room demand 6.6% by lowering rate 7.2% with an overall -7.4% decrease in RevPAR

 Transient demand was up selling 2.7% more hotel room nights (334,000)

 Group demand was down 23%, selling 74,000 room nights. ADR was up 9.5% to $321.

Occupancy and Demand

 Hotel Occupancy for January decreased by 4.6% to 70.5%, selling 3.2% less hotel rooms than last year

 Alternative lodging sold 8.2% less room nights compared to last year, occupancy decreased by 8.3% to 58.7%

 Total room nights sold from hotels and shared lodging was down 3.9% selling 549,000 room nights

ADR and Revenue

 Hotel rates were down 2.0% to $297.

 Alternative lodging rates were down 11.4% to $341

• Overall lodging revenue was down 6.8% year-over-year at $143.9M

• Bed taxes are expected to be around $8.8M

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Definitions:

Hotel Rooms The number of hotel rooms that are available on any day of the week. This number increases as new properties open.

Hotel Room Nights Available The number of hotel rooms multiplied by the number of nights in a given period a room is available to sell, such as a month or week. This number represents the total available hotel lodging capacity for The Palm Beaches.

Hotel Room Nights Sold The number of rooms sold over a given period. This is the total demand for hotel rooms in The Palm Beaches.

Alternative Lodging is described as any accommodation other than typical hotels and resorts without front office staffing

Alternative Lodging Rooms The number of shared lodging properties multiplied by the number of rooms per property. This number represents all the alternative lodging options competing with hotel rooms.

Alternative Lodging Room Nights (RNs) Sold The number of shared lodging listings booked multiplied by the number of nights and number rooms. This is the total demand for alternative lodging options in The Palm Beaches.

Total Room Nights (RNs) Sold– The sum of Hotel Room Nights Sold and Shared Lodging Room Nights Sold. This is the total demand for overnight lodging in The Palm Beaches.

Room Nights (RNs) Market Share-The percentage of hotel room nights sold within the state of Florida. This indicates the size of The Palm Beaches hotel market and relative performance.

Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) - Total room revenue divided by the total number of available rooms. See Room Revenue, Rooms Available. Room Revenue/Rooms Available = RevPAR.

Total Lodging Revenue The number of room nights sold multiplied by the average daily rate (ADR)

12 Month Moving Average (12MMA) - The value of any given month is computed by averaging the value of that month and the 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality

Rolling 12 Months The sum of the current month and 11 preceding months. This is used to eliminate seasonality

Average Daily Rate (ADR) - A measure of the average rate paid for rooms sold, calculated by dividing room revenue by rooms sold. ADR = Room Revenue/Rooms Sold. This indicates a travelers willingness to pay for lodging in The Palm Beaches

Occupancy Percentage of available rooms sold during a specified time period. Occupancy is calculated by dividing the number of rooms sold by rooms available. Occupancy = Rooms Sold / Rooms Available. This indicates the health of the lodging market in The Palm Beaches

Rank The placement of The Palm Beaches versus 14 Florida markets (Palm Beach, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Brevard, Volusia, Orlando (Orange/Osceola), Jacksonville (Duval, St. Johns), Panhandle)

Website User The total number of unique individuals accessing ThePalmBeaches.com in a given month. This is a leading indicator of interest and intent to visit The Palm Beaches as a result of DTPB promotional efforts

Research compiled and published by Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), can only be reproduced through expressed written approval from the DTPB Research Department. The underlining methodologies, algorithms, formulas and data used are considered a TRADE SECRET. For questions please contact research@thepalmbeaches.com.

Performance Measures – TDC

DTPB OBJECTIVES 2023

– 2024

Leisure/Consumer

 Generate 1,000,000,000 Advertising Impressions

 Generate 4,000,000 in Website Users (New Metric)

 Increase Consumer and Travel Industry database to 420,000

 Generate 255,000,000 Earned Media Impressions

 Generate 10,000,000 Social Engagements

Meetings & Conventions

 Book 121,000 DTPB only room nights (Hotel Meetings Leads)

 Generate 50,000 Group Level Booked Room Nights Convention Center Shared

 Generate 40,000 Group Level Actual FY Room Night for Convention Center Shared

 Generate 90 participants in Destination Reviews

 Generate 100 Destination Site Participants

This metric is newly introduced, and currently, there are no prior figures available for comparison. We will monitor its performance and assess trends over time as data becomes available.

by Month FY 2022 - 2023

February 2024

1 The Cultural Council starts FY24 above goal on these aggregate performance measures (which were conservatively estimated mid-fiscal FY23) due to effective tactics and additional stimulus funds employed before FY23 closed.

2 New performance indicators as of 10/1/23. Previous year totals were not measured.

HIGHLIGHTS

ADVERTISING

The Council’s cultural tourism campaign during the month of February included placements across digital, print, broadcast radio, and social media platforms, targeting Gen Z, Millennials, Boomers, and families in our fly markets as well as drive markets, as noted in the Council’s FY24 Marketing Plan. Notable print placements included Cultured magazine and the Major League Baseball spring training programs at both Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches. Radio spots aired on Legends Radio and WLRN, and signage was on display to greet visitors at Palm Beach International Airport (co-op placements featuring cultural organization and the Council’s cultural tourism campaign). Digital ads featuring the Council’s “So Much Culture, So Little Time” messaging were also submitted to Brightline through our new advertising partnership with Discover and will be on view on trains and in stations across the state for the rest of the calendar year.

Also in February, the Council continued planning for MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Arts, Ideas and Culture) and Palm Beach County Open Studios with its agency of record, Push. To kick off MOSAIC with our cultural partners, the Council hosted a virtual Marketing Roundtable meeting on February 22 to discuss the details of this year’s month-long celebration and all of the ways that partners can participate. An early deadline for MOSAIC partner offers was set for March 1, with a final deadline for all offers to be accepted set for March 15. (Fifteen organizations submitted offers by the March 1 deadline and are guaranteed inclusion in all aspects of the marketing and PR campaign, most notably the national press release.) The Council’s Artist Services team closed its call to artists for Open Studios at the end of February and began securing MOUs from over 90 artists who signed up to participate. Push and the Council also worked together to identify, estimate, design, and produce campaign-themed giveaways and other marketing collateral to support both events.

OTHER PARTNER COLLABORATIONS

The Council in partnership with Palm Beach International Airport launched an inflight WiFi advertising campaign aboard JetBlue aircraft in February. The co-op ads featured the Council’s cultural tourism commercial and still photos with a call-toaction to “Fly PBI.” The campaign launched in mid-February and is expected to run through mid-March.

The giant Shades of Culture were on display at the Cornell Museum in downtown Delray Beach through February 12. During its stay at the highly visible location in the Old School Square district on Atlantic Avenue, the Council and Delray’s DDA hosted a live painting event with artist Arielle Yebba (photo, next page) on February 9. The Shades moved to the ArtiGras festival in Palm Beach Gardens on

HIGHLIGHTS

February 14, where they were featured in the festival’s Emerging Artists section through February 18. The Shades then took up residence at Wellington International (WI) on February 20 as part of the Council’s efforts to support the Ultimate Week of Sports campaign. The Shades will remain on display at WI through the end of March to coincide with the final month of competition during the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Additional support for the Ultimate Week of Sports (UWOS) campaign included the distribution of the Council’s new brochure called “An Arts Guide for Sports Fans” and the inclusion of a digital version of the brochure on the UWOS website. Notable distribution locations before and during UWOS included the Delray Beach Tennis Center, the National Polo Center, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and FAU’s Fogelman Sports Museum. Discover also included a QR code in its booth at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches which visitors could scan to download the digital version of the guide. The printed evergreen brochure will remain available while supplies last at select Visitor Information Centers and in the lobby at the TDC offices.

Also in February: The Council and Discover kicked off its search for a local creative professional to create artwork for an upcoming Brightline train wrap collaboration branded to The Palm Beaches and inspired by the Council’s annual MOSAIC campaign. The Film & Television Commission introduced the Council to the production team at South Florida Daily and helped secure a date in early March to film b-roll and conduct on-camera interviews at the Council’s headquarters to promote art exhibitions and other initiatives.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Top Placement

- February 12, PR Global Newswire Distribution: “From Animal Encounters to Captivating Cultural Experiences, Spring Break Awaits in The Palm Beaches”

o Top 10 Placements Reach: 545,361,131

Other Highlighted Placement

- February 15, Florida Weekly (Circulation: 10,500): “She. Her. Hers.”

National Media Outreach

The Council worked with its PR agency, Sharp, to draft and distribute a “spring break” press release and media kit in February. The kit featured imagery and information about arts and cultural activities in The Palm Beaches timed to spring break with a focus on family travel.

HIGHLIGHTS

In conjunction with and in support of the planned press release distribution, the Council’s contracted Arts & Culture Insider, Nick Mele (@a.social.life), has been capturing spring break content at various organizations in The Palm Beaches, most recently with a visit to Sandoway Discovery Center in February. The resulting content will be posted on his Instagram channel to promote family-friendly spring break activities.

On February 9-12, the Council hosted a FAM tour for freelancer Trudy Saunders (Garden & Gun, Travel + Leisure, Southern Living). Her family-focused itinerary, facilitated by Sharp, included visits to the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach Zoo, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and the Flagler Museum. Sharp will be following up with the freelancer about inclusion in an upcoming travel story about museums.

Also in February: Sharp sent tailored pitches to Town & Country for its “Art and Design” May issue and to LUXE Interiors + Design for its “Destination Design” May/June issue. To support Discover the Palm Beaches’ New York City media reception in early March, the agency secured attendance from freelancer Nancy Trejos (USA Today). The Council team with Sharp began planning for the annual MOSAIC campaign. And social media expert Olivia Benson, a member of Sharp’s team, traveled to The Palm Beaches to lead the Council’s February 6th professional development session titled “Social Media Marketing: Gearing up for MOSAIC and Open Studios.” This session was a free program in the Council’s Institute for Cultural Advancement (ICA) series.

Local Media Outreach

In February, the Council’s local PR consultant, Linnea Bailey, secured coverage for art exhibitions in its main and community galleries at its Lake Worth Beach headquarters, including a notable review of the She.Her.Hers. exhibition in Florida Weekly. As part of the ArtiGras festival’s PR promotions, the Council’s giant Shades of Culture were featured on a live television segment on WPTV News Channel 5.

SECTOR SUPPORT

In support of the sector, members of the Council team attended exhibitions, performances, and special events in February at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Cornell Museum, Norton Museum of Art, Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, FAU’s Theatre Lab, and Palm Beach Zoo, to name a few. As previously mentioned in this report, the Council’s February 6th ICA professional development program hosted approximately 40 guests including staff members from Palm Beach County cultural organizations.

Fiscal Year2024, October 1, 2023–January 31, 2024

Grants

Sports-Development

Sports Development Executive Summary

In FY 24, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission (PBCSC) is deploying an aggressive sales and sports development effort to increase the number of sports tourisms generating events taking place in The Palm Beaches. The PBCSC continues to cultivate relationships with event owners, as well as identify, solicit, secure, and retain sports events to grow room night actualization. Below is a recap of sports development efforts that have taken place during FY24.

Event Bids & Development

A primary mechanism for event solicitation is through the Event Bid and Development process. To recognize potential bid opportunities, the PBCSC will be at the forefront of the industry and engage with event owners.

Bid submission is a highly effective tool to recruit sporting events. Attached is a comprehensive list of the bids that have been submitted in FY 24, and below is a breakdown of the development efforts over the past month:

International Rush Cup

o November 21 – 24, 2024

o 600 Athletes, 20 coaches, 600 spectators

o 1000 projected room nights

o Gardens North County District Park

American Cornhole League

o April 3 –7, 2024

o 300 Athletes, 20 coaches, 95 Media Staff Members

o 2,000 projected room nights

o Palm Beach County Convention Center

Uruguay Men’s National Summer Team Training

o June 6 – 18, 2024

o 60 Athletes, 20 coaches, 100 spectators

o 750 projected room nights

o Gardens North County District Park

USA BMX State Championship

o April/May 2025

o 1200 projected participants

o 3,000 projected room nights

o Okeeheelee BMX Track

FLETL/USSSA Wood Bat Classic

o March 21 – 24, 2024

o 1,100 Participants

o 900 Projected Room Nights

o Bob Marcello Baseball Complex

FL Women’s Hockey League Spring Series

o March 22 – March 24, 2024

o 160 Athletes

o 400 Projected Room Nights

o Boca Ice & Fine Arts

OneHockey Winter Series

o January/March 2025

o 40 Teams, 600 Athletes, 100 Coaches

o 800 Projected Room Nights

o Palm Beach Skate Zone

USSSA (United States Specialty Association) Annual Convention

o November 16th – 22nd, 2024

o 700 Attendees

o 3000 Projected Room Nights

o Palm Beach Convention Center

Mid – American Conference Men’s Golf Championships

o May 23 – 26th, 20206

o 225 Participants, 112 Coaches

o 120+ Participants, 1124 Coaches

o 3045 Projected Room Nights

o PGA National Resort

Bridgestone Collegiate Invitational

o March 20th – 25th, 2025

o 200 participants, 394 coaches

o 1182 Projected Room Nights

o The Park / PGA National

The Bahamian Island Relay Showcase

o May 25 – 27, 2024

o 600 projected participants

o 1800 projected room nights

o Dwyer High School – Palm Beach, FL

PGA Works Collegiate Championships

o May 1st – 6th, 2026

o 197 participants, 394 Coaches

o 615 projected Room Nights

o PGA National Resort

AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Pro League Beach Championships

o October 12th – 13th, 2024

o 200 Projected Attendees

o 1000 Spectators

o 480 projected room nights

Sunshine State Amateur Golf Association

o August 5th – 7th, 2024

o 100 projected participants

o 700 Spectators

o 800 projected room nights

Event Site Visits

When trying to bring events to Palm Beach County, engaging event rights holders to conduct a site visit or familiarization tour is one of the most beneficial event development strategies. Site visits allow for an event owner to explore potential sports venues while experiencing Palm Beach County’s tourism assets, such as hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Attached is a comprehensive list of the site visits that have been conducted in FY 24, and below is a breakdown of site visits conducted over the past month:

Uruguay National Team Representatives, Uruguay National Team Summer Training Camp, The Gardens North County District Park

Florida Vipers, New Balance Prelude 32 National Basketball Invitational, Boca Raton High School

Palm Beach County Sports Commission

Fam

Tours with Event Rights Holders

October 1 December 31, 2023

Organization Event / ProjectLocation

Northstar Meetings GroupTEAMS Conference + ExpoPalm Beach County Convention Center

COPABE (Pan American Baseball Confederation)

Pan American Baseball Championships

Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Cheverolet Stadium

USA JudoUS Open Judo ChampionshipsPalm Beach County Convention Center

USA Field HockeyNational Hockey Festival

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

Perfect Game USA

National Polo Center, Village Park, & Jupiter Community Park

GOODE Water Ski National Championships Okeeheelee Park

Perfect Game WWBA World Championships & variety of summer tournaments

USA Baseball USA Baseball Junior Training Camps

Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Cheverolet Stadium

Cacti Park of The Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Cheverolet Stadium

Florida Sports Foundation Sunshine State Games Variety of venues in The Palm Beaches

5v5 Warrior Soccer Nationals The Gardens North County District Park

World Wake Association

Sports ETA (Events & Tourism Association)

Nautique World Wake Association World Championships

Shark Wake Park 561

Sports ETA CEO Summit Palm Beach County Convention Center

5v5 Warrior Soccer

Palm Beach County Sports Commission

Fam Tours with Event Rights Holders

October 1 December 31, 2023

Organization Event / ProjectLocation

USA Gymnastics

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)

USA Gymnastics Artistic Rythmic Championships

Palm Beach County Convention Center

NGB related eventsPalm Beach County Convention Center

Dominican Republic Soccer ClubWinter Team Training EventThe Gardens North County District Park

United Soccer LeagueUSL Team Training & Season GamesCacti Park at The Palm Beaches

United States Tennis Association & International Tennis Federation

Toronto FC

Nashville SC

US Virgin Island Lacrosse

Elite Tournaments

ITF Senior World ChampionshipPalm Beach Gardens Tennis Center

Major League Soccer (MLS) Winter Training Camp

Major League Soccer (MLS) Winter Training Camp

The Gardens North County District Park

The Gardens North County District Park

US Virgin Island Lacrosee Training Camp Caloosa Park Boynton Beach, FL

IWLCA Presidents Cup

Elite Three Week Summer Camp

Elite Dutch Soccer

PGA TOUR

National Polo Center

Hosting 400 International Players ages 12 19 Gardens Park

PGA TOUR Event (Classic in The Palm Beaches)

PGA National Resort

DS Sports VenturesCollegiate Baseball Invitational Santaluces Athletic Complex

Date: 2/27/2024

To: Board of Directors

Memorandum

From: George Linley

Subject: Speed Capital Track & Field Meet in The Palm Beaches

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Communications-Digital Marketing

Marketing &Promotions

Februarynewsletter

-The PGA TOUR Returns to Florida’s Golf Capital with New Name –The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

-Palm Beach County Sports Commission Submits 10 Bids for NCAA Golf Events, Spearheading Sports Development in Florida’s Golf Capital®

-Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Sport Awards Finalists Announced

Social Media

Across all social media platforms that the Palm Beach County Sports Commission operates, the audience increasedmonth-over-month. The sports commission’s platforms circulated 51posts in Januarythat drove profile clicks up from Decemberwhich ultimately caused the increase in audience this month.

Earned Media

Top performing social media posts:

Winter Equestrian Festival

The Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL generated over $352millionin economic impact for The Palm Beaches in 2023. The Winter Equestrian Festivalhas created a strong tourism impact for Palm Beach County through direct visitor spending at Palm Beach County hotels, restaurants,and other businesses.Specifically, the event played a pivotal role in the generation of 143,755 paid room nights. In addition to the economic impact, the event drew in an audience of over 2 million people through earned media coverage, with an online and print media high in the second week, as evidenced below:

Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches generates over $80 Million in economic impact for The Palm Beaches. Due to its national broadcast on NBC and Golf Channel along with its large audience whichculminated in over 11,000 room nights, The Palm Beaches gains major attention. Tournament officials announced that The Palm Beaches have joined the Cognizant Classic as presenting sponsor, with the tournament being rebranded as the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. The longstanding PGA TOUR event returns to PGA National Resort’s Champion Course, February 26 –March 3, 2024.

Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Annual Sport Awards Finalists Announced

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has announced the finalists for the 2024 Annual Sport Awards. These awards will be presented at the 47th Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame presented by Baptist Health, an event that honors the outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in the region. This year's banquet will take place on March 24, 2024. Tickets for the event are on sale now.

The Annual Sport Awards recognize excellence across a range of categories, including Amateur Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, High School Coach of the Year, High School Player of the Year (male and female), Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, and Outstanding Sports Contributor. The finalists are:

Amateur Athlete of the Year

Johnell Davis –Florida Atlantic University, Basketball

Andrew Riley –Palm Beach Atlantic University, Golf

Jordan Travis –Florida State University, Football

Coach of the Year

Adam Epstein –Keiser University, Swimming and Diving

Dusty May –Florida Atlantic University, Basketball

Doug Socha –Keiser University, Football

High School Coach of the Year

Ashley Byrd –Spanish River Community High School, Softball

Toby Harbeck –The Benjamin School, Golf

Fred Ross - William T. Dwyer High School, Basketball

High School Athlete of the Year - Female

Alex Dorr –American Heritage School, Lacrosse

Emma O’Day - Boca Raton Community High School, Cross Country

Lily White –The Benjamin School, Soccer and Football

High School Athlete of the Year -Male

Javian Mallory – West Boca Raton Community High School, Football

Jack Schulte –Saint Andrew's School, Lacrosse

Calvin “Bobo” Sirman – Lake Worth Community High School, Basketball

Special Olympics Athlete of the Year

Eric Ford

Outstanding Sports Contributor

Miracle League of Palm Beach County

About the Palm Beach County Sports Commission

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national, and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the annual Lou Groza Award program, the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, go towww.palmbeachsports.com.

Palm Beach County Sports Commission Submits 10 Bids for NCAA Golf Events, Spearheading Sports Development in Florida's Golf Capital

West Palm Beach, FL –The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the official sports marketing and development agency for Palm Beach County, has submitted 10 bids to the NCAA for the 2026-2028 bidding cycle. These bids encompass a range of potential future collegiate championships and regional tournaments, all focused on the sport of golf. The Palm Beaches, renowned as Florida's Golf Capital, stand ready to host these prestigious events, showcasing our unrivaled facilities and bolstering our local economy. Host sites will be announced by the NCAA on October 2, 2024.

“The Palm Beaches are a proven host destination for NCAA championship events,” said George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “The combined support of our Sports Commission and local universities along with the continued partnership of our hospitality and business community has established The Palm Beaches as a top-notch destination to welcome these student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and spectators.”

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has a proven track record of successfully securing bids for NCAA events. In the most recent cycle, The Palm Beaches won hosting rights for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championships and the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. Prior successful bids include the 2019 Division II Women’s Golf Championship, the 2020 Division III Men’s and Women’s Golf Championship (canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the 2021 Division II Men’s Golf Championship, and the 2022 Division I Men’s Golf Regional.

The bids submitted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission for the 2026-28 cycle are:

Click below for an exciting recap of NCAA golf in The Palm Beaches.

About the Palm Beach County Sports Commission

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national, and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm BeachCounty including the annual Lou Groza Award program, the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, go towww.palmbeachsports.com. ###

Palm Beach County Sports Commission, 2195 Southern Blvd., WPB, Florida 33406

Major League Baseball Spring Training Created $79.5 Million in Economic Impact for Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach, FL – Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training has returned to The Palm Beaches for another season. This week, the first players from the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals will report to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, respectively, to begin their season. This week's arrival of pitchers and catchers marks the annual beginning of one of Palm Beach County's strongest economic drivers, MLB Spring Training.

Major League Baseball Spring Training generated $79.5 million in economic impact across Palm Beach County in 2023, according to a study contracted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

The four teams that call Palm Beach County their Spring Training home – Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals – play a pivotal role in fueling economic impact each year. The study found that MLB Spring Training in Palm Beach County at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium has boosted Palm Beach County’s economy, tourism, and hospitality industry for nearly a century and generated the following in 2023:

$79.5 million in economic impact, a 47.1% increase since 2020.

$50.4 million in direct visitor expenditures

802 jobs, providing $31.7 million in wages

55,200 room nights in Palm Beach County hotels, vacation rentals, and accommodations

"Spring Training is much more than an economic boost; it's a tradition we cherish," said George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. "From amateur leagues to hosting four MLB teams, baseball brings yearround excitement to The Palm Beaches. We've seen tremendous growth for baseball in our county under our Commission's guidance, and we're excited about the ongoing benefits to our local businesses and hospitality industry. As Palm Beach County prepares to welcome fans back for another Spring Training season, the findings of this study underscore the significance and benefit of America’s pastime to our community.”

Tickets for both Spring Training venues – CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium – in Palm Beach County are on sale now.

About the Palm Beach County Sports Commission

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national, and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the annual Lou Groza Award program, the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, go to www.palmbeachsports.com.

Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission | March 2024

BACK-TO-BACK RECORD-BREAKING PRODUCTION NUMBERS IN THIS ISSUE

The entertainment production industry in The Palm Beaches remains robust as production revenues exceeded a record-breaking $247M in 2023, up 3% from the previous year. To that end, the number of total productions remained virtually unchanged year-over-year. This is a testament to the industry’s resiliency and prosperity, marking an era of steadfast production activity that’s thriving thanks to increased budgets and a vibrant film-friendly community.

Crews from all around the world – as well as 160+ local production companies – continue to choose The Palm Beaches for our beautiful backdrops and scenic spaces. This filmmaker’s paradise offers 47-miles of pristine coastline to the east and sprawling everglades to the west, making Palm Beach County the largest - and possibly most diverse - county in the state of Florida.

Shows like Lost Gold (BBC Studios / National Geographic), Hot Yachts Miami (iTV and Paramount+) and the Netflix docuseries Break Point are just some of the international productions that took place in The Palm Beaches last year. While those productions are all out of the United Kingdom, Palm Beach County also welcomed production crews from Canada, Spain and Brazil. In addition, production attracted visiting crews from more than a dozen (18) states including California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and even Wisconsin. One of last year’s most notable productions included a Remy Martin commercial for Super Bowl LVII (2023), featuring Jupiter resident, Serena Williams. Meanwhile, brands and companies like Nautica, Lacoste, New Balance, Old Spice, Hertz Car Rental, and Volkswagen all shot in The Palm Beaches in 2023.

APPLES NEVER FALL SET TO PREMIERE

Apple TV+ takes viewers back in time with its highly anticipated mini-series Palm Royale, premiering March 20. The show is set entirely in Palm Beach during 1969 and features a star-studded cast that includes Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, and Allison Janney. In addition, Carol Burnett and Bruce Dern have guest appearances in the lavish dramady that’s loosely based on the 2018 novel, Mr. and Mrs. American Pie. The 10-episode series chronicles the adventures of Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she claws her way to the top of the island’s social scene. In addition to putting a spotlight on Palm Beach, the show is creating buzz surrounding fashion in The Palm Beaches. Cosmopolitan magazine predicts Palm Royale will be “one of the best TV shows of 2024,” noting that it’s “the fashionforward TV fix we need - no, ‘deserve.”

Peacock is set to premiere the first season of its Palm Beach based show, Apples Never Fall, on March 14. The gripping storyline of this new drama, produced by Heyday Television, takes place locally. The two trailers released so far to promote the show feature numerous shots of West Palm Beach, including the Royal Park Bridge and Flagler Memorial Bridge. The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission was happy to collaborate with one of the film’s production companies, Universal Content Productions LLC, in 2023 to connect their art department with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and permit the featured locations that show off the area’s majestic views to the rest of the world. Palm Beach County has been the prime shooting location for many TV series in the past, and the anticipated premiere of Apples Never Fall, with a star-studded cast featuring Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, and Jake Lacy, will be sure to garner the local community’s interest once again.

PALM ROYALE’S VINTAGE VIBES

JEFF CORWIN EXPLORES WILD FLORIDA

PBC FILMMAKER CAPTURES LIFE STORIES

Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida, a new captivating TV series that premiered in January, takes viewers on a journey through the natural wonders of Florida –including right here in Palm Beach County. Hosted by biologist and conservationist Jeff Corwin, the show explores the biodiversity of The Sunshine State. Episodes feature talks with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians about their efforts to protect the indigenous wildlife in the Greater Miami area, researching and tagging sharks in PBC, and a multitude of conservation stories stemming from seagrass in the Everglades to coral reefs in the Keys. “I’ve waited my whole life to tell the story of wild Florida. It's important to educate and empower future generations to preserve the Earth's incredible animals and their natural habitats," says Corwin. Produced by Hearst Media Production Group and sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, the series is part of ABC's "Weekend Adventure" program, airing nationwide. To learn more and join the conservation mission, click here

MEET THE PBTV PERSONALITIES

The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission is excited to announce a brand new Show Hosts page for The Palm Beaches TV (PBTV) on its website. Visitors are now able to access the full list of celebrated hosts under “The Palm Beaches TV” tab on the main page. The page serves as an opportunity to discover more about PBTV’s diverse lineup of programming, learn about each show’s original distribution platform and household viewership reach, and read a short description of each show. Newer PBTV faces featured include Linda Bright of The Bright Life of The Palm Beaches, Theo Dorsey of The Equestrian Life, Ana Espinosa of Pets in Paradise, Cindy Hing of Day Tripping in The Palm Beaches, Kitty Lundan of What’s Poppin’ PBC?, and Donnell McCant of Parks in The Palm Beaches

Filmmaker and Wellington resident Ron Davis, the founder of Docutainment Films, has embarked on a filmmaking venture called Lifestory Docs to create people-focused, in-depth documentaries chronicling the life of his subjects. Like with his full-length documentaries, Davis will employ a 10 to 15 person crew to create each life story from old family albums, heirlooms, hand-me-down treasures, symbolic music tracks and archival footage. “Each film is a heartfelt journey into personal life stories or captivating business narratives,” Davis said. “Our storytelling is brought to life with photos, home movies, historical media, vibrant graphics, evocative voiceovers and carefully crafted reenactments. The result is a lasting family or corporate legacy film designed to be treasured by generations.” Davis is also set to release I am We, the story of a woman living with dissociative identity disorder. The film follows her healing journey and will be available on demand on several streaming platforms in the coming months.

PROTECTING SEA TURTLES

The Palm Beaches are a critical nesting ground for female sea turtles from March to October. To safeguard these majestic creatures, County regulations mandate the absence of beachside lights after sunset and before sunrise to allow loggerheads, greens, and leatherbacks to nest undisturbed. The use of heavy equipment and street vehicles to transport equipment on the beach are also prohibited. While the local beaches are film-friendly, both PBC and the FTC remain committed to sea turtle conservation and steadfast in maintaining these yearly protections. By adhering to guidelines and staying in-the-know with turtle monitoring programs, both residents and visitors play a pivotal role in preserving these iconic species, ensuring the continuation of this timeless nesting tradition for generations to come. Learn more about beach filming protocols during Sea Turtle Nesting Season here.

WATCH NEW EPISODES OF ON THE TOWN IN THE PALM BEACHES WITH FRANK LICARI

The latest episodes of On The Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari are now available on demand at PBTV! The most recent installment, “Fitness Adventures in The Palm Beaches,” features Brazilian jiu-jitsu, plant-based food, belly-dancing and so much more. It will have you breaking a sweat and feeling inspired to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. The season’s premiere episode – “The Pet-Friendly Palm Beaches” is doggone great – perfect for pet lovers, and full of tail-waggin’ spots, parks and spas for our four-legged family members. You can fetch it 24/7 by clicking here. For the upcoming episode, Frank checks out the nonstop pulse and electricity of West Palm Beach and explores everything the dynamic city has to offer, from eclectic new neighborhoods and restaurants to the growing cultural community. As a South Florida PBS production, there is a potential household viewership reach of 6 million people. To watch these episodes and more, visit thepalmbeaches.tv/town-palm-beaches

Theo Dorsey Ana Espinosa Cindy Hing

FOCUS ON FILM

AWARD-WINNING WOMEN IN THE SADDLE

MIG EMPOWERING LOCAL FILMMAKERS

Breakaway – Women in Polo is an awardwinning show that showcases fearless female polo players and how the face of the sport has shifted. Breakaway originally aired on ESPN and opens with a backstory about Sunny Hale, the world’s greatest women’s polo player and the first woman to win the U.S. Open Polo Championship, the most prestigious tournament in the USA. Sunny broke down the gender barrier of the male-dominated sport of polo and inspired countless females to pursue their passion for the sport. The award-winning show highlights other women of the sport like Dawn Jones and takes a historical look at the American superstar and top-ranked polo professional, Hope Arellano –a fourth-generation polo player who competes against both men and women. Watch the exciting show, Breakaway - Women in Polo, on The Palm Beaches TV.

FAU BASKETBALL GETTING AIR

The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team has played 12 nationally televised home games this season, and networks have prominently showcased the school’s Boca Raton campus and Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. The Owls, led by head coach Dusty May, have played five home games on ESPN2, five home games on ESPN+ and two home games on ESPNU

The Owls will conclude their regular season on March 9 with a nationally televised home game on CBS. Bumpers before and after commercials have highlighted Boca Raton’s exquisite beaches, Mizner Park shopping district and FAU’s picturesque 850-acre campus. The 12 nationally televised home games are four more than last season, which has brought more production to Palm Beach County. As of mid-February, FAU was 20-6, third in the American Athletic Conference and primed to enter the NCAA Tournament, where last season, the Owls awed the basketball world and reached the Final Four.

The cinematic possibilities are endless with Multi Image Group (MIG), a premier event production and communications powerhouse right here in Palm Beach County. Specializing in cutting-edge technology, MIG offers filmmakers a myriad of innovative tools to bring their visions to life. Their team of seasoned professionals stand ready to collaborate with filmmakers, offering personalized support and guidance every step of the way.

From curating engaging live events and dynamic exhibits to leveraging multimedia storytelling techniques, their end-to-end in-house capabilities empower the film community to captivate audiences and drive impactful narratives on screen. Whether seeking to enhance film premieres, host immersive screenings, or elevate promotional campaigns, MIG is a one-stop shop for transforming creative concepts into unforgettable film experiences. Click here to learn more about all the services Multi Image

SCIFI ANIMATION FILM FEST ON MARCH 16

WellingCon and the SciFi Animation Film Festival (SAFF) return to the Movies at Wellington on March 16. The free event will include live musical performances, a comic book giveaway and local filmmaker Gary Davis’ science fiction animations The TaxMan and Bee and the Beast both films feature the voice and music of Davis’ local jazz band, BWB “I am excited and looking forward to WellingCon and SAFF where I will have the opportunity to display the fruit of my labor, all created locally my comic books, music in the form of performance, animation soundtracks and the animations themselves,” Davis said. “It's wonderful to return from last year's event fundraiser and have Sonjia Rose, who the fundraiser was in honor of, host our event this year.” Last March, the Dubois Institute of Arts and Social Justice organized the event as a fundraiser for Rose, a survivor of a life-threatening car accident. For more event information, click here

NEW SERIES PARKS IN THE PALM BEACHES AIRING IN APRIL ON DESTINATION AMERICA

Parks in The Palm Beaches, the newest TV series for those who want to embark on outdoor adventures is making its official debut on April 6! The show, set to air on Destination America on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. EST, will run through May 11. It will highlight activities such as hiking, fishing, athletics, and golf, all made possible through facilities managed by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department. Host Donnell McCant says, "When people think about Palm Beach County, what typically comes to mind is what's in the name – beaches and palm trees! While those are certainly large draws for tourists and locals alike, I love that Parks in The Palm Beaches showcases a myriad of ways to enjoy recreational activities in the County. Each park brings a unique experience that visitors are sure to enjoy." Follow us on socials to see when Parks will be available on demand on PBTV

FILM FLASHBACK: CADDYSHACK

A young caddie struggles to get his life together in this fish-out-of-water comedy starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield. The film shot a variety of venues in South Florida including The Boca Raton Resort and Spa, as it was known at the time (now named The Boca Raton). First time director, Harold Ramis came to the project as a hotshot comedy writer and quickly learned that on-location filming is different than shooting on a set. His initial choice for camera position caused a stir since the entire basecamp would have been in the shot! Despite the director’s inexperience, Caddyshack grossed just under $40 million with its unforgettable script lines delivered by the hilariously expressive cast of characters. It’s no wonder the film is considered a classic!

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHY

An underwater parade of marine life that draw biologists, divers, and production companies to capture it is ready for its close up! These are a few of the hot spots!

Juno Ledge, off the coast of Juno Beach, provides a variety of species, like sea turtles, sharks and eels against a backdrop of colorful corals and sponges in shades of burgundy, lavender and orange. Usually a school of goliath grouper hover along the caves, next to overhangs that house morays, eagle rays, lobsters, turtles, and sharks.

Boynton Beach Reef, where the water of Lake Worth Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean, offers an underwater feast for the eyes. The mix of salt and freshwater makes it an optimal breeding ground for colorful sponges and healthy corals. This area is home to angelfish, trumpet fish, sea fans, barrel sponges, nurse sharks, turtles, rays, and more!

The Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach is certainly one of the premiere shore diving destinations featuring sunken boats and statues. The County created the Snorkel Trail, an artificial reef that runs along the north side of the bridge and is a favorite spot of some of the best underwater photographers - including Sandra Edwards, one of the most prolific local underwater photographers who calls PBC home There are many more exciting locations to explore in the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission’s database here

Commissioners

EDUCATION CORNER RECORD BREAKING SUBMISSIONS

With a record breaking 529 entries received from 93 schools throughout the state, the judging phase of the competition has begun! With an incredibly diverse, international panel of judges – a staggering 47 in all (including 11 new judges), submissions will be reviewed by dedicated, accoladed industry professionals from all over the world. To learn more about the panel, visit pbfilm.com/SSOFjudges to access full bios and headshots.

The theme of this years Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films is Artificial Intelligence! Students and teachers will be transported into a virtual realm to celebrate finalists within 12 categories. Emmy-nominated and award-winning writer, producer, and actor, Frank Licari returns to host the show.

Get ready for a special encounter on the red carpet with Spot, the agile mobile robot. Created by Boston Dynamics, an American engineering and robotics design company, the robot can move independently to navigate difficult terrain. Spot uses a “cognitive inspection platform” and 16 cameras to scan the world around it. With AI taking over, it’s sure to make things extra entertaining!

Join us on the red carpet at 9:30 in the morning and the award show at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Seating is limited. Click here to RSVP by Friday, April 5, to save your seat! For more details on the event, visit our website

Contributors: Angie Crocitto, Josh Hyber, Alberto Jordat, Kelly King, Matthew Mazzamaro, Brianna Moles, Brandon Perry

To have your production included in this newsletter, please email ajordat@pbfilm.com or call 561.233.1000

Production Activity Report

For January 2024

Variance Explanations

Percentage change variances of ± 10% in performance statistics are explained in this section.

1. Production Revenue: The 15% YTD decrease in Production Revenue is due to the projected softening in production activity in January 2024 versus January 2023. Production activity in January 2023 included a few big-budget projects, like the Remy Martin Super Bowl commercial featuring Serena Williams and two other projects that totaled $2.5M in production revenues, accounting for the entire 15% drop year-overyear. Meanwhile, looking ahead into February 2024, the FTC is working on a few high-impact projects with sizable budgets. Staff anticipates production revenues to rebound in the coming months.

2. Hotel Room Nights: The 41% YTD decrease in Total Hotel Room Nights is due to two major productions that took place in 2023. A reality show produced by Sharp Entertainment utilized 108 hotel room nights, while High Noon Entertainment accounted for 335 hotel room nights

3. *Total Leads: While the number of Total Leads has remained flat year-over-year, monthly Production Activity Reports will no longerdistinguish between state-generatedleads, otherleads, and/or return clients. ThischangeisaresultofFloridanolongerhavinganofficialFilmCommissionthatproducedleadsthrough the state film office and the LA liaison Susan Simms.

4. Lead Conversions: A 186% increasein LeadConversions is attributedto heightened efforts to proactively generate viable leads in-house. The uptick in self-generated leads is driven by content produced through the FTC’s Sponsorship and Development Program for The Palm Beaches TV, and the partnership with WFLX FOX 29’s South Florida Daily show. The Leads generated by FTC staff for these projects have been well received, and subsequently converted into actual productions.

5. *Website Unique Visitors: A 50% decrease in website visitors in January 2024 versus January 2023 is largely due to an increase in traffic in 2023 from a series of Google Ads. Staff is working to proactively address this decline and has recently onboarded a new social media events developer that will also assist with general digital media efforts, which includes increasing Website Unique Visitors. Meanwhile, Staff recently gained access to website data for The Palm Beaches TV, which is being tracked and included in the monthly Production Activity Report as of January 2024. Staff is exploring new digital ad campaigns to be deployed throughout FY24. Looking at preliminary data for February 2024, website unique visitors are up 20% versus February 2023, and Staff anticipates website traffic to increase in the coming months.

* These sections contain reporting changes as detailed in their respective categories.

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Palm Beach Convention Center

OPERATIONS ANALYSIS REPORT-PRIOR YEAR COMPARISON For the Four Months Ending January 2024

TDC Marketing Report – March 2024

Social Media Followers

Facebook – 8,840 (January) to 8,857 (February)

Instagram - 3,224 (January) to 3,306 (February)

LinkedIn - 801 (January) to 818 (February)

Instagram Monthly Total

Interactions – 264 (January) to 330 (February)

Social Media

Impressions - 5,168 (January) to 7,066 (February)

Reach – 1,164 (January) to 1,079 (February)

Generate Profile Visits - 557 (January) to 663 (February)

Facebook Monthly Total

People Reached –1,079 (January) to 3,019 (February)

Post Engagements – 11,117 (January) to 18,442 (February)

Page Likes – 15 (January) to 21 (February)

LinkedIn

Profile Views - 59 (January) to 64 (February)

Engagements - 114 (January) to 205 (February)

Impressions – 4,404 (January) to 6,514 (February)

Connections - 554 (January) to 564 (February)

Media

Will Related hotel plan box out Palm Beach County convention center bids? [google.com]

The Palm Beach Post Could Related Cos. of New York be trying to corner the market on hotel rooms at the Palm Beach County Convention Center? The real estate company

An Exclusive Peek Into Art Palm Beach [google.com]

Palm Beach Illustrated Enjoy a preview of Art Palm Beach, taking over the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach now through January 28.

Co-host of 'Shark Tank' Daymond John visits the 'Art Palm Beach' show on Sunday | WPEC [google.com] WPEC He took a break from being a shark to attend the final showing of "Art Palm Beach" at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. John told Art Palm ...

Livelong Summit™ Coming to West Palm Beach - Patch [google.com]

Patch WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - One of the nation's biggest longevity workshops is coming to the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach on March

Palm Beach Show brings rare and unique luxury finds to West Palm Beach for 21st year

Palm Beach Daily News The Palm Beach Show is Feb. 15-20 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, and this year features more than 130 exhibitors

Experience New Works From Abby Modell Contemporary Art Glass At Art Palm Beach ... [google.com] menafn

Palm Beach Convention Center January 24 – 28, 2024. The exhibit will be showcasing new pieces from Modell's 'Starburst Collection' including the

Students in Palm Beach County meet with industry leaders at showcase - WPTV [google.com]

WPTV ... on full display Tuesday at the annual "Claim Your Future Showcase" at the Palm Beach County Convention Center

Related Cos. of New York pitches West Palm Beach hotel to attract bigger convention center clients [google.com] The Palm Beach Post Rendering of proposed new Hilton Hotel at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm. Welcome to the Dirt! I'm real estate reporter

Students in Palm Beach County network with industry leaders at showcase - YouTube [google.com] YouTube ... and the business community was on full display Tuesday at the annual "Claim Your Future Showcase" at the Palm Beach County Convention Center

Shorecrest condo: Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross' West Palm Beach project [google.com]

The Palm Beach Post

The company owns four office complexes, The Square mixed-use center, the Hilton West Palm Beach Convention Center hotel and the RH (Restoration

Yafa Signed Jewels Preview at The Palm Beach Show [google.com]

Palm Beach Illustrated

Daphne Nikolopoulos chats with Maurice Moradof of Yafa Signed Jewels at The Palm Beach Show, taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center ...

Palm Beach Show opens with a return to its pre-pandemic scale, longstanding cool vibe [google.com] Palm Beach Daily News

Now in its 21st season, the show at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach hosts more than 130 exhibitors a welcome return to

The Palm Beach Show - Events on artnet [google.com]

Artnet Palm Beach County Convention Center over Presidents' Day Weekend. The Palm Beach Show remains the area's only high-end showcase offering items

Shorecrest condo: Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross' West Palm Beach project [google.com]

The Palm Beach Post The company owns four office complexes, The Square mixed-use center, the Hilton West Palm Beach Convention Center hotel and the RH (Restoration

FibroBiologics to Present Preclinical and Clinical Data at the 2024 Americas Committee for ...

[google.com] Markets data - Financial Times Palm Beach County Convention Center and the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida . The future of chronic disease cures and cell

Trump Wins South Carolina, Beating Nikki Haley in Her Home State [google.com]

Asharq Al-Awsat 11, 2023, at Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell). Asharq Al Awsat. 08:20-25 February 2024 AD

Tim Ballard tells CPAC that Biden border agents have become a 'sex-trafficking delivery service' [google.com] The Salt Lake Tribune Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., July 16, 2023. Ballard made one of his first public appearances at the Conservative

February 2024 Project Status Report

Department of Environmental Resources Management

Commissioner Tour: ERM staff shared the love with Palm Beach County District 3 Commissioner Michael Barnett during a Valentine’s Day prescribed fire at Pine Glades Natural Area Commissioner Barnett toured the 209 acre burn unit, learning about the history of fire in the southeast and the important role that prescribed fire plays in our Natural Areas. Fire is a vital and natural part of many of Florida’s ecosystems, and prescribed fires reduce the risk of hazardous wildfires This burn unit had no known burn history; however, the vegetation was mechanically reduced in 2022 as part of a FEMA wildfire mitigation grant obtained by ERM Mechanical reduction in fire-suppressed areas is another way to reduce the risk of wildfires and allows for the safe re-introduction of prescribed fires

Natural Areas Festival: On February 17th , ERM hosted the Natural Areas Festival at Winding Waters Natural Area. More than 2,000 people attended the funfilled, family friendly festival, celebrating all things nature The event featured something for everyone: a fun 5K trail run, local environmental organizations with several featuring live animals, astronomers, guided hikes and paddles, native plant vendors, a prescribed fire demonstration, kid’s zone, food trucks, a sunset celebration, and more!

COMMISSIONER TOUR

Coral Outplanting Day: On January 31st , ERM scientists, along with staff from a local conservation organization, The Reef Institute (TRI), outplanted 47 juvenile stony corals that were grown at TRI’s facility. Two different species of brain corals were attached to the reef offshore of Lake Worth Beach adjacent to an existing plot of corals that had been outplanted in 2022 The juvenile corals were attached to the substrate using epoxy and were placed a half meter apart from one another to maximize their growth success. Monitoring data from February 13th showed a high success rate with minimal damage from predators, which is usually a concern for freshly outplanted corals

By increasing stony coral abundance and diversity, ERM staff aim to help restore the natural reef habitat found in Palm Beach County. All work was conducted under proper state and federal activity licenses.

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Maria Sachs, Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Michael A. Barnett, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

CORAL OUTPLANTING TEAM

NATURAL AREAS FESTIVAL

Luckey Hammock Campsite: Thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the Florida Trail Association Loxahatchee Chapter, thru-hikers will be able to enjoy new amenities, including benches and backpack posts, at the Luckey Hammock primitive campsite located in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area ERM staff provided four-wheel drive assistance to transport the lumber to the remote location. The campsite is one of several along the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail (OTLHT), which runs for approximately 61 4 miles between Lake Okeechobee and Hobe Sound Thru-hikers typically complete the hike in 3-5 days and must plan ahead to secure camping permits from the various management agencies. To learn more about the OTLHT, visit https://loxfltrail org/Ocean2LakeHikingTrail html

LUCKEY HAMMOCK CAMPSITE CONSTRUCTION

TurtleFest: ERM participated as an exhibitor at Loggerhead Marine Life Center’s (LMC) 19th Annual TurtleFest on Saturday, February 24th . TurtleFest focuses on promoting ocean, watershed and wildlife conservation through interactive educational exhibits as well as eco-themed shopping, games, art and music Over 16,000 visitors joined the fun at LMC!

Students at the Slough: ERM staff introduced 20 Jeaga Middle School 8th graders, their teachers, and even Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Michael Burke to an immersive field experience at Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area The participants enjoyed kayaking and tromping through various wetland habitats.

Science Teachers at the Slough: On a chilly Monday morning, twelve Palm Beach County School District science teachers participated in a Swamp Tromp and Paddle event at Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area Teachers experienced a portion of the incredible journey taken by 3 local students in the Hidden Wild film. ERM’s goal is for teachers to become more passionate and motivated to share this experience with students while viewing and teaching the Hidden Wild curriculum

Adventure Awaits: Register NOW for a FREE event at PBCERM.EVENTBRITE.COM!

UPCOMING ERM EVENTS

• March 14: DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF INVASIVE SPECIES

• March 19: WANDERING WILDFLOWER HIKE

• March 23: 5K TRAIL RUN

• March 28: INVASIVE WEEDS REMOVAL CREW

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

Maria Sachs, Mayor, Maria G. Marino, Vice Mayor, Gregg K. Weiss, Michael A. Barnett, Marci Woodward, Sara Baxter, Mack Bernard

TURTLEFEST

SCIENCE TEACHERS AT THE SLOUGH

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAFFIC REPORT

for the period ended January 2024

(1) Estimated Seat Capacity; Adjusted Innovata/OAG Scheduled seats, actual capacity may vary

(2) Percentage Change in load factor is stated in absolute difference

(3) Freight plus mail in US Tons

(4) Landings plus Takeoffs, includes cargo carriers

(5) Per FAA Tower

Palm Beach County Department of Airports

846 PBIA, West Palm Beach , FL 33406-1470

www.pbia.org

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ENPLANEMENT TRAFFIC REPORT

for the period ended January 2024

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TRAFFIC REPORT

for the period ended January 2024

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America Palm Beach International Airport for the period ended January 2024

* Per FAA Tower

** In metric tons as required by ACI reporting standards includes Mail plus Freight

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To: Tourist Development Council

Fr: Emanuel Perry EP

Date: March 12, 2024

Topic: TDC Dashboard March Report–Activity January and FYTD 2024

Bed Tax Collections:

January 2024 collected in February @ $8.9M compared to the same month last year @ 9.2M was a decrease of (3%). Actual January was 1% above Budget and 4% above the prior month @ $8.6M. Actual January was 17% higher than 2022. Revenue from non-hotels continue to support Bed Tax Collection.

FYTD24 Collections @ $32M, were lower than last fiscal year to date $33M by (3%).

Fiscal Year to Date collections @ $32M is (2%) below of the Approved Budget. FYTD collections of $32M, 13% higher than FYTD 2022 collections.

Average Daily Rate January $296.69 (2%) lower than Last Year; 5% above 2022

Revenue/Available Room January 2024

than the prior Jan by (6%)

Tourist Development Council Dashboard

Current Month 2024 vs. 2023 Fiscal Month 5.A.1

$26,188,832 $32,417,538 Month- Net Rental Revenue Net Non-Hotel Room Revenues Net Hotel Room Revenues

January-23 $9,242,905 $8,956,507 $8,836,252 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $9,000,000 $10,000,000 $11,000,000 January-23 January-24 January-24 Budget

January 2024 Net Hotel Sales decreased (4%) over Last Year,

increased 24% over Last Year

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Monthly Gross Bed Taxes Collections (All) 429,891 419,332 0

February Collections for January 2024 decreased (3%) over Last Year. Over last Month increased 4%; 1% above Budget

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Gross Monthly Room Nights Sold 585,683 594,797 0

January 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold decreased (3%) over the same month Last Year.

Gross Room Nights Available 704,973 744,979 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000 Jan-23 Jan-24

700,000 January-23 January-24

January 2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale increased 2% over Last Year. 19,187 Rooms Open.

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Monthly PBIA Passengers 857,731 1,027,034 0

January 2024 Passengers through PBI increased 6% over the same month Last Year.

Monthly PBIA Passenger Capacity PBC TDC Monthly Scorecard January FY2024 Report-January 2024 vs 2023

1,200,000 Jan-23 Jan-24

January 2024 Est. Seat Capacity at PBI increased 20% over the same month Last Year.

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Fiscal Year 2024 vs. 2023 5.A.1

January 2024 Passengers Through PBI is up 15% over Previous 12 Month Rolling Actuals

January 2024 at 93,400 down (2%) over Last Year F&B at 61,900 increased 2%; Arts & Entertainment at 20,100 down (12%); Hotels at 11,400 down (1%)

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Current Month 2024 vs. 2022 Fiscal Month 5.A.1

February Collections for January 2024 were 17% above January 2022 and (3%) below January 2023. January

January 2024 Hotel Room Nights Sold increased 12% over January 2022.

January 2024 Hotel Room Nights Available for Sale increased 4% over January 2022. 19,187 Rooms Open.

January 2024 Passengers through PBI increased 40% over January 2022 for the same month

January 2024 Est. Seat Capacity at PBI increased 38% over January 2022

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Fiscal Year 2024 vs. 2022 5.A.1

January 2024 at 93,400 up 7% over 2022

F&B at 61,900 up 6%; Arts & Entertainment at 20,100 up 4% Hotels at 11,400 up 16% from 2022 January

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6. NEW BUSINESS

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle

Event Owner: American Cornhole League

Bid Recommendation: $44,000 Cat G $12,000 FSF

Proposed Dates: April 3-7, 2024

Sport: Cornhole

Level of Competition: Professional

Age Range: Adult

Proposed Venue: Palm Beach County Convention Center

Estimated Participation: 1,000 traveling attendees.

400 traveling participants (306 pro athletes, 50 pro development athletes, & 94 support staff, TV production crew, officials, & sponsors & 600 traveling spectators.

Estimated Hotel Impact: 2,000 room nights.

1,000 traveling attendees / 2.5 per room

400 rooms * 5 avg. night stay = 2,000 room nights

Estimated Economic Impact: $1,203,550 (1,000 traveling participants * 5 avg. day stay * $240.71 daily spending = $1,203,550)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with American Cornhole League (ACL) for the first time to host the 2024 American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle on April 3-7, 2024, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle belongs to the sport’s

Game

ACL Pro Series Nationals, which includes a total of four (4) events, once a month from April – July. The American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle is the opening event for the ACL Pro Series Nationals

The ACL is owned and operated by the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), which was established in 2005 as the official governing body for the sport. Each of the ACL National events consists of 256 professional players and 50 Pro Development athletes. Additionally, the ACL will bring an estimated 94 attendees of support personnel, support staff, TV production crew, officials, & sponsors. In addition to the players, families and guests will travel to experience a championship atmosphere for the sport of cornhole. The ACL’s demographic profile is 80% male and 20% female. The primary age range of 18-35 represents 70% of the athletes.

Media:

The American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network with 4 hours of coverage and CBS (network tv) for 1 hour. This broadcast will take place between two prime March Madness Final Four Games. ESPN+ will also air the American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle with an additional 20+ hours of coverage. Finally, ACL TV also airs all the cornhole matches, which is a digital media that is dedicated to the promotion of the American Cornhole League.

Event Schedule:

National events require a full 12-hours of load and set-up on Wednesday starting at 8am, which is followed by four days of tournament play (Thursday-Sunday). These hours can vary depending on broadcast windows.

Event hours are typically as follows: 8am - 10pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 6pm Sunday. The load out will be completed as soon as everything is concluded on Sunday. Doors open to players an hour before the first event of the day. Doors close immediately following the conclusion of the last event of the day.

Projected Dates and Times:

Wednesday, April 3: Load-in, 8AM-8PM

Thursday, April 4: Tournament Day, 8AM - 10PM

Friday, April 5: Tournament Day, 8AM - 10PM

Saturday, April 6: Tournament Day, 8AM - 10PM

Sunday, April 7: Tournament Play 8AM – 2PM, Followed by Load Out

Ticketing:

All National Televised Broadcasts are ticketed events. General admission and VIP tickets are sold to the public and local businesses community.

Facility Requirements:

A total of 80,000 square feet is required for the ACL Pro Series Nationals The tournament space is filled with approximately 90 sets of cornhole boards. Each set occupies an 8’ x 35’ area. A total of 4 live stream courts will be created, which provides for televised matches throughout the entire weekend

About American Cornhole League:

The American Cornhole League (ACL) promotes and develops cornhole as a sport for any age and skill level. The organization establishes the rules and regulations to govern the sport around the world –stating that “Anyone Can Play, Anyone Can Win.”

The American Cornhole League (ACL) is owned by the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), which is the official governing body for the sport of cornhole. The ACL hosts over 25,000 tournaments per year and has an active player base of over 100,000

Cornhole, also known as bean bag toss, involves players taking turns throwing bags filled with corn kernels at a raised platform with a hole in it. The ACL sets official rules, standards, and regulations for competitive play, including scoring systems and equipment specifications. It also oversees the organization of professional cornhole events, including national championships, regional competitions, and league play. The two main divisions of the American Cornhole League are the Pro Division and Open Division. Pro Division tournaments are specifically reserved for ACL Pros. Open Division tournaments are open to all ACL members and to the public. Both divisions span the length of the ACL season which runs from October through August each year. With a focus on promoting the sport and providing opportunities for players of all skill levels, the American Cornhole League has played a significant role in elevating cornhole from a backyard pastime to a widely recognized and respected competitive sport in the United States.

The league debuted its first championship event in 2016, named the Championship of Bags, which aired on ESPN3. One year later, the ACL appeared on television for the first time, airing its 2017 Championships of Bags on ESPN2 on the back of its first ESPN deal. At the conclusion of the 2019 season, the ACL created a non-profit governing body for the sport in the United States called USA Cornhole, with the idea of making cornhole an Olympic Sport.

Bid Parameters:

The ACL Kick-off Battle was originally scheduled to take place in Orlando. However, due to venue concerns, the ACL has put this national event out for bid once again. Ideally, the ACL is looking for another Florida destination to host the first of 4 events that belong to the ACL Pro Series Nationals. This would be the first cornhole event hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

PBCSC Responsibilities:

• Venue selection and coordination

• Assist with housing solutions

• Assist with operational and logistical needs, volunteers, venue coordination, and hotels

• Assist with marketing & public relation efforts

• Provide a grant to offset facility rental and operational expense

Benefits:

• The American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle will generate a significant level of room nights and direct visitor spending for Palm Beach County in April

• Hosting this event will create an opportunity to place a major sporting event in the Palm Beach County Convention Center in 2024

• This will be the First time the Palm Beach County Sports Commission has worked with, and hosted, an American Cornhole League event.

• The American Cornhole League Kick-off Battle will generate huge TV exposure with a 4-hour long broadcast on CBS Sports, 1-hour long broadcast on CBS main channel, in between two March Madness Final Four Games, 20-25 hours of broadcast time on ESPN+.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: First Responder Games

Event Owner: First Responder Sports, Inc.

Proposed Dates: June 3-17, 2024

Sport: Multi-sports

Grant Funds $20,000

Recommended

Level of Competition:

Amateur – Open to Police, Fire, Military, EMS personnel & Federal Agents

Age Range: Adult

Proposed Venue: Various venues will be utilized to accommodate the nearly 30 different sports that make up the 14-day multi-sports festival.

Estimated Participation & Projecting 3,500 total athletes (2,000 traveling & 1,500 local)

Room Nights:

2,000 traveling adult athletes / 4 people per room = 500 rooms 500 rooms * 4.0 night avg. stay = 2,000 room nights

Estimated Economic Impact: 2,000 traveling adult athletes * 4.0 avg. day stay * $240 daily spending = $1,920,000

1,500 local adult athletes * 4.0 avg. day stay * $120 daily spending = $720,000

Total projected economic impact = $2,640,000

Event Description:

For nearly two weeks in June, Palm Beach County will become an assembly for our nation’s heroes and first responders. Police, firefighters, military, federal agents, and emergency medical personnel will gather to play sports and compete in the First Responder Games.

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is hosting the First Responder Games for the fourth time in the past 10 years.

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission successfully won the bid to host the 2024 First Responder Games. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will not only serve as a host, but as an organizer.

The First Responder Games, scheduled for June 3-17, 2024, is an Olympic-style competition that will take place at various sports venues located throughout Palm Beach County. This multi-sport event will attract over 3,500 first responders from across the nation competing in approximately 30 different sports, including basketball, softball, soccer, flag football, golf, ice hockey, fishing, archery, tennis, pickleball, swimming, volleyball, bowling, billiards, darts, racquetball, sporting clays, powerlifting, and cycling.

Multiple venues throughout Palm Beach County will be utilized to accommodate the variety of events. The Gardens North County District Park serves as a venue for several sports, such as soccer, flag football, tennis, and pickleball. Other venues include Okeeheelee Park, John Prince Park, PGA National Park, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Bear Lakes Country Club, Sand Hill Crane Country Club, Greenacres Bowl, Lilac Park and Palm Beach Skate Zone. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Palm Beach Gardens will also serve as a venue for numerous indoor sports.

The First Responder Games will create a significant tourism and economic impact for Palm Beach County. Nearly 60% of the participants will be traveling and requiring hotel rooms. Hosting this event will generate considerable visitor spending and room nights in addition to significant public relations value for providing a forum to celebrate some of our country’s heroes.

Sports Included in the First Responder Games

Archery Basketball Billiards Bowling

Cornhole Cycling Darts Fishing

Five Stand Football 7V7 Golf Hockey

Jiu-Jitsu Pickleball Tennis Poker

Powerlifting Shotgun Skeet Soccer

Softball Trap Bench Press Push Pull

Sporting Clay CrossFit Pistol

Marketing Plan:

To promote the First Responder Games, direct mailings and an e-marketing campaign will be targeted to many, if not all, police, and fire departments in the country. The First Responder Games, Inc., also maintains a large database of firefighters who routinely participated in the Florida Firefighter Games, as well as national organizations that have participated in the First Responder Games. The First Responder Games has also taken over the databases from the Florida Police and Fire Games, significantly increasing the direct marketing opportunities. Social media outlets will also be used to promote participation.

About First Responder Sports, Inc.:

First Responder Sports, Inc. promotes several events for professional firefighters and first responding personnel. The First Responders Games is their primary national event, which offers a multi-sport event festival for police, fire, military, federal agents, EMTs, paramedics, and others who serve and protect the United States.

First Responder Sports has taken over many of the assets of the United States Firefighter Games and Florida Police and Fire Games, which trace back more than 30 years and attracted nearly 5,000 participants. Due to this partnership and the loss of the Florida Police and Fire Games, the First Responder Games have grown significantly since their inaugural event, which took place in Tampa during the summer of 2012. Between USFFG’s history of hosting the National and Florida Firefighter Games, and the partnership with the Florida Police and Fire Games (formerly the Florida Law Games and originally the Police Olympics), the First Responder Games has continued to grow into the premier national event for our nation’s heroes.

Projected Event Schedule for 2024 First Responder Games:

Archery tentatively scheduled for June 3-4 at Gold Coast Archers in Delray Beach

Basketball tentatively scheduled for June 14-16 at Palm Beach Atlantic University

Billiards tentatively scheduled for June 13-15 at Slate Billiards in Boynton Beach

Bowling tentatively scheduled for June 4-6 at Greenacres Bowl

Cornhole tentatively scheduled for June 7-8 at Doubletree Palm Beach Gardens

Cycling – Mountain bike tentatively scheduled for June 12 at Dyer Park

Darts tentatively scheduled for June 3-5 at the Doubletree Palm Beach Gardens

Fishing scheduled for June 8 location TBD

Five Stand tentatively scheduled for June 12 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

Flag Football scheduled for June 3-4 & June 11-13 at Palm Beach Gardens North County District Park

Golf scheduled for June 10-13 at Bear Lakes Country Club & Sand Hill Crane Country Club

Ice Hockey tentatively scheduled for June 12-15 at Palm Beach Skate Zone

Jiu-Jitsu tentatively scheduled for June 8-9 at TBD

Poker tentatively scheduled for June 8 at the DoubleTree Palm Beach Gardens

Pistol tentatively scheduled for June 15 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

Pickleball tentatively scheduled for June 5-6 at Palm Beach Gardens North County District Park/Lilac Park

Powerlifting tentatively scheduled for June 9 at DoubleTree Palm Beach Gardens

Shotgun tentatively scheduled for June 15 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

Skeet tentatively scheduled for June 13 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

Soccer tentatively scheduled for June 12-15 at Palm Beach Gardens North County District Park

Softball tentatively scheduled for June 5-9 at Okeeheelee, John Prince & PGA National Park

Sporting Clays tentatively scheduled for June 12 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

Trap tentatively scheduled for June 14 at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex

*Hospitality functions will be offered from June 8-20 at 6pm.

PBCSC Responsibilities:

• Assist with identifying and coordinating the multiple venues required to host the multi-sport event

• Assist with operational and logistical needs

• Staffing registration and certain sporting events with volunteers

• Assist with marketing & public relations efforts

• Financial support – to assist with venue costs

Benefits:

• The First Responder Games takes over for the Florida Police & Fire Games as one of the largest Olympic-style festivals occurring annually in Florida.

• The First Responder Games is one of the largest sporting events dedicated to police, fire, and military personnel, creating an opportunity to generate positive media coverage and embrace the local community

• First responders traveling to participate view this as a major vacation opportunity and bring their entire families and spend heavily on shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.

• The event will occupy facilities located throughout Palm Beach County, creating countywide spending and public relations benefits.

• The event generates room nights during a lower hotel occupancy timeframe (June).

History:

• Palm Beach County hosted the 2014 First Responder Games on August 6-17 and created 654 room nights picked up

• The 2017 First Responder Games were also held in Palm Beach County. Due to weather issues, the event was held in both June and October. A total of 819 room nights were tracked over the 2 months.

• Palm Beach County hosted the First Responder Games for the third time in June of 2021. The event created 1,866 room nights.

Date: 2/10/2024

To: Grant Committee

Subject: Perfect Game Summer Events

Memorandum

From: Sports Development

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is pursuing a series of Perfect Game events, which would take place during the months of June and July in 2024. Palm Beach County’s spring training facilities (CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium) are sites for these summer sports tourism products.

The Perfect Game Summer events will bring an estimated 331 teams, consisting of 11,554 visiting attendees (players, coaches, and spectators). This series of Perfect Game events is projected to generate 9,875 hotel room nights The following lists the events that would be combined into grant contracts with the recommended grant award:

1.) Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship & Perfect Game 13U WWBA National Championship

a. June 17-20 & June 29 – July 3

b. 2,697 hotel room nights

c. $35,000 grant from Category G

d. $10,000 grant from Florida Sports Foundation

2.) Perfect Game Endless Summer Classic

a. July 5-8, 2024

b. 738 hotel room nights

c. $8,000 grant from Category G

3.) Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series

a. July 5-8, 2024

b. 846 room nights

c. $12,000 grant from Category G

d. $5,000 from Florida Sports Foundation

4.) Perfect Game 13U National Showcase / Perfect Game 14U National Showcase

a. July 19-21 & July 26-28, 2024

b. 1,764 hotel room nights

c. $23,000 grant from Category G

d. $7,000 grant from Florida Sports Foundation

5.) Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Florida Invitationals

a. July 19-22 & July 26-29, 2024

b. 2,232 hotel room nights

c. $25,000 grant from Category G

d. $10,000 grant from Florida Sports Foundation

6.) Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Jupiter Invitational

a. June 17-20

b. 998 hotel room nights

c. $12,000 grant from Category G

d. $5,000 grant from Florida Sports Foundation

Total Category G Grant Funding = $115,000

Total State Funding = $20,000

Total Estimated Room Night Production = 9,875

Room Night Acquisition Cost per Category G Grant = $11.34 per room night

A majority of these events have been being relocated from other communities in Florida or the southeastern United States

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $12,000

FSF Funding: None

Dates: July 5-8, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: 17U – 18U

Proposed Venues: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Estimated Participation: 40 total teams with 24 teams requiring hotel stays.

1,128 out-of-county attendees – 24 teams (432 athletes, 48 coaches, & 648 spectators)

Room Nights: 846 room nights (282 rooms * 3-night stay)

Economic Impact: $676,800 (per Florida Sports Foundation calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA to bring the Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in 2023. The Perfect Game

17U Florida World Series will take place on July 5-8, 2024, at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

The Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series relocated The Palm Beaches after a 2-year stint at the Boombah Sports Complex in Sanford, FL. The Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series consists of 40 teams with a minimum of 3-games.

The event is expected to attract 24 teams that will require hotel stays, which consists of 432 athletes, 48 coaches, and 648 spectators. The Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series and its 40teams will compete in 7 pools of 4 teams. After pool play, all teams will be seeded and advanced to bracket play.

A total of 846 hotel room nights and $676,800 in economic impact are expected for The Palm Beaches’ hospitality industry.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches. The Sports Commission has won bids to host original Perfect Game events for 5 straight years. The Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series is taking place in Palm Beach County for the second straight year.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2024. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time for Palm Beach County’s hospitality industry.

Event History:

The Perfect Game 17U Florida World Series relocated to The Palm Beaches after a 2-year stint at the Boombah Sports Complex in Sanford, FL. This event is taking place at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches for the second consecutive year.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 14,472 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the fastest growing sports organizations in amateur sports.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game Endless Summer Classic

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $8,000

FSF Funding: Not included.

Dates: July 5-8, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: 13U-15U

Proposed Venues: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches & Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Estimated Participation: 40 total teams with 25 teams requiring hotel stays.

987 out-of-county attendees – 25 teams (375 athletes, 50 coaches, & 562 spectators)

592 local attendees – 15 teams (225 athletes, 30 coaches, & 337 spectators)

Room Nights: 738 room nights

(246 rooms * 3-night stay)

Economic Impact: $516,600

(per Florida Sports Foundation calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA to host the Perfect Game Endless Summer Classic at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on July 5-8, 2024. The Perfect Game Endless Summer Classic has taken place in Palm Beach County, since the opening of CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in 2017. The tournament will feature 40 teams (25 out of area teams) competing in the 13U, 14U, and 15U age groups. The teams will compete in pool play to start the tournament followed by the playoff/ bracket play. Each team is guaranteed 4 games. There will also be a skills competition held in conjunction with the baseball tournament.

Out of the 40 teams, a total of 25 are expected to require hotels. Total participation requiring hotels would equal a projected 375 athletes, 50 coaches, and 562 spectators. Perfect Game would utilize a total of 8 diamonds at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches A total of 738 hotel room nights and $516,600 in economic impact are expected for The Palm Beaches’ hospitality industry.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2024. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time for Palm Beach County’s hospitality industry.

Event History:

The Perfect Game Endless Summer Classic debuted in 2017 at The Ball Park of The Palm Beach Beaches. The event has taken place every year at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, since 2017 (except 2020 due to Covid-19). Over its 5-year history, this event has averaged 555 hotel room nights. The event is expected to grow in 2024.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 13,892 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the fastest growing sports organizations in amateur sports.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game 13U National Showcase / Perfect Game 14U National Showcase

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $23,000

FSF Funding: $10,000

Dates: July 19-21 & July 26-28, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: 13U-14U

Proposed Venues: The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Estimated Participation: 460 athletes, 690 spectators, 80 instructional coaches, and 240 scouts.

Room Nights: 1,764 room nights

(588 rooms * 3-night avg. stay)

Economic Impact: $1,411,200

(per Florida Sports Foundation calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA in organizing two (2) showcase events, which will attract the most talented youth baseball players in the 13 & 14 age groups

The Perfect Game 13U National Showcase will take place on July 19-21, 2024, and the Perfect Game 14U National Showcase will take place on July 26-28, 2024 The inaugural Perfect Game 13U National Showcase took place at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in 2021 and will return to Palm Beach County for its fourth consecutive year in 2024. The Perfect Game 14U National Showcase relocated to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in 2022, after a 4-year stint at JETBLUE Park in Fort Myers, FL. Both events will

Just Bring Your Game

invite 230 of the top prospects competing in the 13U and 14U age categories. A total of 460 athletes and over 1,000 attendees with spectators, instructional coaches, and scouts, will travel to The Palm Beaches, FL.

At each showcase, Perfect Game provides workout sessions that include a 60-yard dash with catching throwing exercises, a batting practice session, and fourteen (14) full-length games. Players are filmed and ranked, which will expose them to professional scouts and college coaches.

The tourism benefits will be strong. The Perfect Game 13U & 14& National Showcases combined is projected to create 1,764 room nights and $1,411,200 in economic impact. Last summer of 2023, both these events created 1,870 room nights for Palm Beach County hotels.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches. The Sports Commission has won bids to host new Perfect Game events for five (5) straight years. The Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals expanded its partnership with Palm Beach County when these events relocated to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium during the summer months in 2022. This coming summer of 2024, the Sports Commission will host ten (10) Perfect Game tournaments.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2024. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time of the county’s hospitality industry.

Event History:

The Perfect Game 13U National Showcase debuted at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches during the summer of 2021 and created 369 room nights. Last summer of 2023, both the Perfect Game 13U & 14U National Showcases, created 1,870 room nights for Palm Beach County hotels.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

Perfect Game developed its own television platform, known as Perfect Game TV. The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship and WWBA 13U World Championship will feature some of their games on this television platform. Perfect Game TV is broadcast on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon, and Direct TV.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 14,472 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Perfect Game is the premier provider of amateur baseball events, hosting the highest quality of travel team tournaments and individual showcases throughout the country. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the largest and most successful amateur sports organizations.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship / Perfect Game 13U WWBA National Championship

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $35,000

FSF Funding: $10,000

Dates: June 17-20 & June 29 – July 3, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: 13 – 17 years of age

Proposed Venues: The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Estimated Participation: 76 total teams with 68 teams requiring hotel stays.

3,196 out-of-county attendees – 68 teams (1,224 athletes, 136 coaches, & 1,836 spectators)

376 local attendees – 8 teams (144 athletes, 16 coaches, & 216 spectators)

Room Nights:

2,697 room nights (889 rooms * 3-night stay)

Economic Impact: $4,026,960

(per Florida Sports Foundation calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA to bring two (2) amateur baseball tournaments back to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches during the summer of 2024 The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship will take place on June 17-20, 2024, and the Perfect Game 13U Wood World Bat Association (WWBA) National Championship will take place from June 29 – July 3, 2024. Both these events made their Palm Beach County debut in 2021 and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission is seeking to host these events for the fourth consecutive year in 2024.

The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship features 40 teams, consisting of 720 athletes, competing in a variety of age groups (13U, 14U, 15U, & 17). This is an invitational only tournament. Approximately 80 coaches and 1,440 spectators will accompany the players. This is a wood bat only tournament with a pool play format Each team is guaranteed 4 games. Only one team will claim a championship

The Perfect Game 13U Wood World Bat Association (WWBA) National Championship will feature 42 teams, consisting of 756 players competing in a 13U invitational-only event. Approximately 84 coaches and 1,512 spectators will attend along with the players. This event is also a wood bat only tournament with a pool play format. Each team is guaranteed 4 games with one team standing alone as the 13U National Champion.

Out of the 82 teams, a total of 70 are expected to require hotels. Total participation requiring hotels would equal a projected 1,260 athletes, 164 coaches, and 1,890 spectators. Perfect Game would utilize all 13 diamonds at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches, annually The Sports Commission has won bids to host new Perfect Game events for 5 straight years. The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship and 13U WWBA National Championship expanded its partnership with Palm Beach County when these events relocated to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches during the summer months in 2021. This coming summer of 2024, the Sports Commission will host ten (10) Perfect Game tournaments.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2024. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time for Palm Beach County’s hospitality industry.

Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship Event Schedule:

Monday, June 17: Team Registration & Opening of Pool Play

Tuesday, June 18: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Wednesday, June 19: Elimination rounds / consolation games takes place from 8am to 8pm

Thursday, June 20: Championship Game / consolation games

Perfect Game 13U Wood World Bat Association (WWBA) National Championship:

Saturday, June 29: Team Registration & of Pool Play

Sunday, June 30: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Monday, July 1: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 8pm

Tuesday, July 2: Elimination rounds / consolation games takes place from 8am to 6pm

Wednesday, July 3: Championship Game / consolation games

Event History:

The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship took place at the Hoover Met Sports Complex in Hoover, Alabama from 2018-2020. The Perfect Game WWBA 13U National Championship previously took place at the 5 Plex – Lee County Sports Development Complex and JetBlue Park in Lee County. Both events combined generated just over 3,600 room nights in 2020.

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission relocated the Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship and the Perfect Game WWBA 13U National Championship to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in 2021. In 2023, the Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship was responsible for 1,026 room nights and the WWBA 13U National Championship is accountable for 1805 room nights The total room night output for both events = 2,831.

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Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

Perfect Game developed its own television platform, known as Perfect Game TV. The Perfect Game Ultimate Baseball Championship and WWBA 13U World Championship will feature some of their games on this television platform. Perfect Game TV is broadcast on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon, and Direct TV.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 14,772 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft.

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Perfect Game is the premier provider of amateur baseball events, hosting the highest quality of travel team tournaments and individual showcases throughout the country. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the largest and most successful amateur sports organizations.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Florida Invitationals

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $28,000

FSF Funding: None

July 19-22 & July 26-29, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Proposed Venues:

Estimated Participation:

Room Nights:

The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

125 total teams (95 traveling & 30 local)

4,465 out-of-county attendees – 95 teams (1,710 traveling athletes, traveling 190 coaches, & traveling 2,565 spectators)

1,410 local attendees – 30 teams (540 local athletes, 60 local coaches, & 810 local spectators)

2,232 room nights (893 rooms * 2.5-night stay)

Economic Impact: $1,786,000 (per DI Sports Calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA to bring the Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Florida Invitationals to The Palm Beaches, for the third consecutive year The 14U, 16U & 18U age groups are scheduled to take place at The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on July 19-22. The 13U, 15U & 17U age groups are slated to take place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on July 26-29 The Palm Beach County Sports Commission relocated the Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals from JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in 2022

The Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals will bring 125 total teams, which consist of 2,250 total athletes. Accompanying the athletes will be an estimated 250 coaches and 3,375 spectators. Out of the 125 teams, a total of 95 teams are expected to require hotels. Total participation requiring hotels would equal a projected 1,710 athletes, 190 coaches, and 2,565 spectators.

This is a wood bat only tournament. Perfect Game would utilize 26 diamonds at both Palm Beach County Spring Training facilities. The event is expected to generate 2,232 hotel room nights and $1,786,000 in economic impact.

Schedule: Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals (14U, 16U & 18U):

Friday, July 19: Team Registration & Opening of Pool Play

Saturday, July 20: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Sunday, July 21: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Monday, July 22: Bracket Play - Elimination rounds & Consolation games from 8am to 8pm

Schedule: Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals (13U, 15U & 18U):

Friday July 26: Team Registration & Opening of Pool Play

Saturday, July 27: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Sunday, July 28: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Monday, July 29: Bracket Play - Elimination rounds & Consolation games from 8am to 8pm

History:

The event was held at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers since its inception in 2015. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission relocated the event to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches during the summer of 2022. Last year, the Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals generated 1,967 room nights.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches. The Sports Commission has won bids to host new Perfect Game events for five (5) straight years. The Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals expanded its partnership with Palm Beach County when these events relocated to The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium during the summer months in 2022. This coming summer of 2024, the Sports Commission will host ten (10) Perfect Game tournaments.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2023. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time for the county’s hospitality industry. The Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals would create tourism over two-weekends during the month of July.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the

United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 14,472 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft.

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today Perfect Game is regarded as one of the fastest growing sports organizations in amateur sports.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Jupiter Invitational

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $12,000

FSF Funding: None

Dates: June 17-20, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: 15U, 16U, & 17U

Proposed Venues: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Estimated Participation: 50 total teams (34 traveling & 16 local)

1,598 out-of-county attendees – 34 teams

(612 traveling athletes, traveling 68 coaches, & traveling 918 spectators)

1,410 local attendees – 16 teams (288 local athletes, 32 local coaches, & 720 local spectators)

Room Nights:

998 room nights

(399 rooms * 2.5-night stay)

Economic Impact: $798,000 (per DI Sports Calculator)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA in organizing the Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) Jupiter Invitational for the second consecutive year at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. This event features three (3) different age divisions: 15U, 16U, and 18U. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission and Perfect Game USA collaborated in creating this event last summer of 2023. Jupiter is one of the most recognizable communities and brands within the Perfect Game family of teams. Roger Dean Stadium and the Town of Jupiter was home to the Perfect Game WWBA World Championships, which was launched in 2001. This put Perfect Game on the map and the event is still considered the most admired event under the Perfect Game umbrella.

The Perfect Game WWBA Jupiter Invitational will bring 50 total teams, which consist of 900 total athletes. Accompanying the athletes will be an estimated 100 coaches and 2,250 spectators. Out of the 50 teams, a total of 34 teams are expected to require hotels. Total participation requiring hotels would equal a projected 612 athletes, 68 coaches, and 918 spectators.

This is a wood bat only tournament. Perfect Game would utilize all 13 diamonds at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The event is expected to generate 998 hotel room nights and $798,000 in economic impact.

Schedule: Perfect Game WWBA Jupiter Invittional

Monday, June 17: Team Registration & Opening of Pool Play

Tuesday, June 18: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Wednesday, July 19: Pool Play takes place from 8am to 10pm

Thursday, June 20: Bracket Play - Elimination rounds & Consolation games from 8am to 8pm

History:

The event was created last summer (2023) and generated 855 room nights.

Vision of Partnership:

Perfect Game USA has been a major partner for the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The Perfect Game World Wood Bat Association (WWBA) World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals took place at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and The CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, this past fall. These events take place during a 3-week stretch in October. In 2023, the Perfect Game WWBA World Championship, 14U World Championship, Freshman World Championship, Underclassman World Championship, and 15U-18U Fall Invitationals attracted 306 traveling teams with 5,508 athletes and 1,000+ scouts. Perfect Game events generated 20,268 hotel room nights during October of 2023.

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches. The Sports Commission has won bids to host new Perfect Game events for five (5) straight years. . This coming summer of 2024, the Sports Commission will host ten (10) Perfect Game tournaments.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the summer of 2023. This effort is creating multiple weeks of baseball showcases in June and July, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time for the county’s hospitality industry. The Perfect Game WWBA Florida Invitationals would create tourism over two-weekends during the month of July.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 14,472 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft.

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the fastest growing sports organizations in amateur sports.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: 2024 WWA Wake Park National Championships

Event Owner: World Wake Productions

Proposed Dates: August 1-4, 2024

Sport:

Grant Funds

Recommended

Wakeboarding- Wake Park Traditional, Wake Park Urban, Wake skating

$35,000

Level of Competition: Professional

Age Range: Youth & Adult

Proposed Venue: Shark Wake Park

Estimated Participation 1,000 traveling attendees

(Projecting 300 traveling participants, 750 spectators, support staff, officials, & sponsors will travel & require overnight accommodations)

Room Nights:

2,200 Room Nights

1000 traveling attendees / 2.5 people per room = 400 rooms

400 rooms * 5.5 night avg. stay

Estimated Economic Impact: Total projected economic impact = $1,323,905 (1000 traveling adult spectators * 5.5 avg. stay * $240.71 daily spending = $1,323,925.00)

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with the World Wake Association (WWA) for the first time to host the 2024 Wake Park National Championships August 1 – 4, 2024 at the Shark Wake Park located inside of Okeeheelee Park. This is the pinnacle of the Wake Park competition for professional and amateur competitors. This event hosts both an individual and team competition aspect. Qualifiers are held at wake parks across the nation to build a team to compete and represent their park on a national stage. This competition is slated to host three separate disciplines of competition (Traditional, Urban, and Wakeskate). The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is looking to develop a long-term partnership with the World Wake Association in hopes to brining multiple future championships including the WWA Wakeboard World Championships to Palm Beach County. These events will not only showcase our world-class playing and training facilities but will also market Palm Beach County on both a national and international stage.

The Wake Park National Championships are owned and operated by the World Wake Association, which is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing competitive wake sports around the world since its inception in 1989. It is the leading source for riders, events and competitive standards and the undisputed sanctioning and governing body for the sport

Marketing Plan:

There will be four days of competition on the water (Typically Thursday to Sunday). WWA will have a function/special event for the riders to check in on the Wednesday before the event begins. Typically, the competition runs from 8 or 9 AM until 4 or 5 PM on each of the event days. The WWA is planning on hosting special evening functions where the competitors and their families can gather at a business restaurant or fun space within Palm Beach County to see sights outside of Shark Wake Park. WWA intends to do functions at different locations each night.

Additional promotional efforts will be implemented for the creation and scheduling of regional radio, print, and digital/online advertisements in addition to general publications, and/or radio channels, and community newsletters. The WWA will concentrate on geo-targeted advertisements on various social media channels and music streaming services such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other applicable outlets. Remarketing campaigns through platforms such as Google AdWords will be utilized as street teams to distribute event flyers at local events along with direct mailings throughout the region. The WWA will also work with local bloggers and influencers to draw local awareness of the event. Various competing athletes will also be used to showcase local attractions to create organic content that highlights the area.

National: Print ads, web advertisements, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and WWA overall web push. Regional: Work closely with the Palm Beach Sports Commission to promote and market the event through their social and client list. Work with local bloggers (what to do in the area, mom blogs, photography clubs). The WWA will work with local social media influencers such as local TV coverage ESPN West Palm, CBS 12 etc., (announcing free ticket information, commercials, and interviews), direct mail of free tickets, flyers & posters to local businesses for promotion, boat shops/dealerships mail out of free tickets, flyers & posters for promotion. The WWA will also work with local bloggers and influencers to get the Wake Park National Championships on Local Calendar listings.

About World Wake Productions:

For over 30 years, the WWA has been the world’s premier provider of amateur and professional wakeboard events, sanctioning, and rules; “developed by riders, for riders". Since its inception in 1989, the WWA has empowered the sport of wakeboarding to progress and evolve naturally by providing various amateur and professional sanctioning programs, protecting its riders through extensive amateur and professional membership levels, and allowing freedom and opportunities for organizers to grow the sport.

As an industry champion, the WWA has sanctioned, insured, and organized over 15,000 global events. With affiliates operating on every continent, the WWA is in a position to positively affect the growth of Wakeboard, Wakesurf, Wakeskate, and Wake Park. Most of the small group of impassioned riders and founders who helped create both the organization and the sport are still involved today, helping to continue growth and remain relevant as a driving force in sports. With the WWA staying true to its roots, “by riders, for riders,” one can expect the next 30 years to only be bigger and better.

Projected Event Schedule for 2024 WWA Wake Park National Championships

Tuesday, July 30th – Riders Begin Arriving, Setup at Venue

Wednesday, July 31st – Registration/Special Opening Reception Event

Thursday, August 1st – Tournament Competition Day 1 – 9AM – 5PM

Friday, August 2nd – Tournament Competition Day 2 – 9AM – 5PM

Saturday, August 3rd – Tournament Competition Day 3 – 9AM – 5PM

Sunday, August 4th – Tournament Competition Day 4 – 9AM – 5PM, Load out after event

PBCSC Responsibilities:

• Assist with identifying and coordinating the multiple hotels to host the event

• Assist with securing the Shark Wake Park Facility

• Assist with operational and logistical needs

• Staffing registration and certain sporting events with volunteers

• Assist with marketing & public relation efforts

• Financial support – to assist with venue costs

Benefits:

• The 2024 WWA Wake Park National Championships will generate a significant level of room nights and direct visitor spending for Palm Beach County in August, which is the lowest month for hotel occupancy

• World Wake traveling to participate view this as a major vacation opportunity and bring their entire families and spend heavily on shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.

• Hosting the WWA Wake Park National Championships, shows the PBCSC’s Strong desire to be a host location for many future events including the WWA Wakeboard World Championships

• Palm Beach County has a unique competitive advantage over other destinations in that we can host both cable and boat disciplines in one location making Palm Beach County an ideal beach destination to host marquee WWA events

History:

• 2023 WWA Wake Park National Championships held in Cartersville, GA

• 2022 WWA Wake Park National Championships held in Polk County, FL

• Palm Beach County will host a World Wake Association event for the first time since the Shark Wake Park’s Inception.

• With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards.

Event Name:

Event Fact Sheet

Prospect Select Fall World Series

Event Owner: Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.

Grantee:

Prospect Select Baseball, Inc.

Funding Recommendation: $12,500

Dates: September 6-16, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Amateur

Age Range: High School (14U, 15U/16U, 17U/18U)

Proposed Venues: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches

Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Santaluces Athletic Complex

Estimated Participation & Projecting 70 total teams (45 traveling & 25 from South Florida)

Room Nights:

Estimated Economic Impact:

45 traveling teams * 15 players per team = 675 total youth athletes

45 traveling teams * 15 spectators per team = 675 total adult spectators

1,350 total traveling participants / 5 people per room = 270 rooms

rooms * 3.5 nights = 945 room nights

675 youth athletes * $120.36 avg. daily spend * 3.5 days = $284,350

675 adult spectators * $240.71 avg. daily spend * 3.5 days = $568,677

Total Visitor Spending = $853,027

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Prospect Select Baseball to host the Palm Beach Fall Open and the Prospect Select Fall World Series at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and the Santaluces Athletic Complex on September 6-16, 2024. These two events combined will feature approximately 70 teams consisting of 1,050 athletes competing in a variety of age groups (14U, 15U/16U, & 17U/18U). An estimated 45 teams and 675 athletes will be traveling from outside of the South Florida region. This is a wood composite bat tournament. Teams are guaranteed to play a minimum of four (4) games. The tournament begins with a pool play format. After the first 3 games, teams are ranked and participate in a single elimination playoff.

Prospect Select Baseball is a high caliber amateur baseball organization that owns a variety of robust baseball events taking place throughout the nation. In addition to the World Invite, Prospect Select Baseball hosts its National Showcase (Palm Beach Classic) and Palm Beach Open in Palm Beach County.

Event History:

Prospect Select Baseball created the World Invite in 2021, and was previously held in Viera, FL. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, in partnership with the two MLB Spring Training venues and the Santalcues Athletic Complex, successfully relocated this event to The Palm Beaches now the event is renamed the Prospect Select Fall World Series

Marketing & Media

Prospect Select has one of the most robust social media campaigns compared to other amateur baseball organizations. Prospect Select garners 750,000 to 1,000,000 Twitter Impressions on event weekends. Prospect Select also generates peak website hits of 100,000+ per month with a low range of 8,000 to 12,000 hits per month

About Prospect Select Baseball:

Prospect Select Baseball, Inc. is a high caliber amateur baseball organization founded in 2008. Prospect Select operates multiple Tournament and Showcase events in eight states along the eastern corridor of the United States, from New England to South Florida. Prospect Select draws over 600 teams from New England to Florida, and Colorado to Texas. Their international teams hail from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.

The mission of Prospect Select is to put high school age baseball players in the best possible position to be successful in their future collegiate and/or professional careers. This is accomplished through superior quality scheduled Showcase and Tournament events that allow players, coaches, and scouts to mutually achieve their objectives. Prospect Select Baseball provides the most technologically advanced platforms to serve as a single source point for information, videos, and rankings for recruiting purposes.

Prospect Select Baseball – Multiple events in The Palm Beaches:

Currently, Prospect Select Baseball is hosting three (3) national tournaments in Palm Beach County. In addition to the World Invite in September, Prospect Select Baseball’s National Showcase, the Palm Beach Classic, takes place in June, along with the Palm Beach Open in July. Last year, these tournaments generated 6,635 room nights for Palm Beach County hotels.

PBCSC Responsibilities:

• Operational and logistical support

• Volunteer recruitment

• Communication with Ball Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and the Santaluces Athletic Complex

• Procurement of more baseball diamonds might be required (high school venues, colleges, and municipal parks and recreation facilities will be approached)

• Financial support to offset costs help offset event-related expenses

Primary Benefits:

• Substantial room night generation for the early fall timeframe (September)

• This event will utilize CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and the Santaluces Athletic Complex

• This event enhances Palm Beach County’s resume as a premier destination for baseball

• This tournament is gaining popularity as one of the top tournaments within Prospect Select’s portfollio of events and is projected to experience significant growth in team participation in the coming years.

Event Fact Sheet

Event Name: Perfect Game Youth Fall Invitational

Event Owner: Perfect Game USA, Inc.

Grant Recommendation: $18,000

FSF Funding: N/A

Dates: September 20-22, 2024

Sport: Baseball

Level of Competition: Youth/Amateur

Age Range: 9U-12U

Proposed Venues: Gardens Park, Palm Beach Gardens

Estimated Participation & Projecting 50 total teams (20 traveling & 30 from South Florida)

Room Nights:

20 traveling teams * 18 players per team = 360 total youth athletes

20 traveling teams * 20 spectators per team = 400 total adult spectators

760 total traveling participants / 4 people per room = 190 rooms

190 rooms * 3 nights = 570 room nights

Estimated Economic Impact: 360 youth athletes * $120.36 avg. daily spend * 3 days = $129,988

4005 adult spectators * $240.71 avg. daily spend * 3 days = $288,852

Total Visitor Spending = $418,840

Event Description:

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is partnering with Perfect Game USA in organizing the Youth Fall Invitational, which will attract the most talented youth baseball players in the 9U-12U age groups.

The Perfect Game Youth Fall Invitational will take place on September 20-22, 2024, utilizing Gardens Park in Palm Beach Gardens.

More than 50 teams are expected for this tournament, which marks the second annual youth Perfect Game event taking place in The Palm Beaches. In total, more than 900 athletes and over 1,000 attendees will travel to attend this event. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 games, and players can use metal/composite bats or wood bats.

Event Schedule:

Partnership:

Perfect Game is increasing its presence in The Palm Beaches. The Sports Commission has won bids to host new Perfect Game events for four (4) straight years. Palm Beach County’s summer of Perfect Game events continues to get richer with the 13U & 14U National Showcases. This coming summer of 2023, the Sports Commission will host a total of ten (10) Perfect Game tournaments.

Our Sports Commission is working on additional relocation opportunities for Perfect Game WWBA events during the fall of 2023 and beyond. This effort is creating multiple events of baseball showcases, which generate a significant hotel impact during the greatest need time the county’s hospitality industry.

Event History: In its inaugural year the Perfect Game Youth Fall Invitational generated 676 room nights.

Marketing & Media:

Perfect Game’s reputation as a baseball scouting service is unsurpassed. Perfect Game events will receive significant media exposure in baseball publications, especially the renowned “Baseball America” and “Baseball Weekly”.

Perfect Game developed its own television platform, known as Perfect Game TV.

About Perfect Game:

Perfect Game USA is the largest amateur baseball scouting service, hosting hundreds of showcases and tournaments each year. Perfect Game events attract the most talented amateur baseball players in the United States and beyond. Perfect Game is a vital organization to American baseball. A total of 13,892 of Perfect Game’s alumni have been selected in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft

Perfect Game continues to grow as an organization. Perfect Game is the premier provider of amateur baseball events, hosting the highest quality of travel team tournaments and individual showcases throughout the country. Expanding from approximately 2,000 teams in 2013 to more than 12,000 teams participating in tournaments and showcases today. Perfect Game is regarded as one of the largest and most successful amateur sports organizations.