Services
The Erie Sports Commission offers comprehensive support for attracting and hosting sporting events in Erie County, based on your event’s individual needs. Services offered could include:
- Bid Development
- Grant Funding
- Marketing & Promotion
- Venue/Facility Procurement
- Sponsorship Development
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Government Relations & City Support Services
- Event Management
- Media Relations
- Entertainment & Hospitality
- Economic Impact Reports
Services offered vary based on the size and scope of hosted events. Past examples of event support have included:
Marketing and Promotional Assistance
- Social media matching grants
- Co-host a Facebook event to expand audience
- Professional photography for use in future promotions
- Organic social media promotion based on event timeline
- Custom event page on ESC.com that includes ticket links, host hotel and visitor information
- Event listed on VisitErie.com and local community calendars
- Ensure event information is highlighted in various community outlets, such as VisitErie and other community e-newsletters, partner social media platforms and in venue signage and websites
- Event included in VisitErie annual calendar of events brochure and Adventure Guide
- Engage local sports clubs to promote the event to its members
- Provide welcome and safety signage for display at hotels and event site
Event Enhancements
- Gift baskets
- Host hotel room blocks and booking links
- Participant surveys
- Local organizing committees
- Work with VisitErie partners to offer restaurant or attraction discounts
- Create event-specific guides to attractions based on athlete interests
Media Relations
- Press release distributed with key event news, including event announcement, registration and ticketing deadlines or schedules
- Host an event press conference with local media
- Schedule interviews with local sports media
- Event stories pitched for local news or sports travel media features
