Visit Mountaineer Country CVB hosted a fan experience area on-site each day of the Junior Nationals competition to provide visitors with unique local treats .
“ This event helped drive community engagement because it required a lot of volunteers from our community .”
Morgantown will host the Junior Nationals again in 2026 , and the estimated economic impact is $ 2 million . is the 2023 SBD Official Strongman Games . With an economic impact of $ 500,000 , the event brought more than 200 athletes from more than 30 countries , as well as their families , trainers , friends and fans .
Photo by Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center .
“ This event is one we worked hard to attract over the course of two years , and we are proud of the relationships we have built with the USA Diving organization and the diving community ,” says Wood .
Tim Brady , president and CEO of the Charleston CVB , also shares his insights on the recent success of sports tourism in the Metro Valley .
“ In Charleston , the CVB has made concentrated efforts to bring sporting events and tournaments to the area ,” he says . “ With state-of-the-art facilities like the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center and Shawnee Sports Complex , the CVB is able to market the valley as a sports destination that can accommodate a variety of events .”
One recent event that has been fruitful for Charleston
Brady says events such as this are won through a competitive bid process .
“ The event rights holder generally puts out a request for proposal , which destinations can choose to respond to ,” he says . “ Once proposals are vetted , the rights holder or organizer usually makes a site visit to a potential destination . That ’ s our opportunity to not only show off our world-class facilities at the Coliseum & Convention Center but also show them true West Virginia hospitality .”
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