2024 Speaker Series: Game Changers - The Economic Impact of Sports Complexes

The chamber's Speaker Series events provide an opportunity for businesses and the public to hear from speakers on specific topics or issues that are of importance to them, their business, and our community. Members receive discounted pricing as a benefit of membership. Attendees from the community are always welcome. 

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TABLES & Individual reservations SOLD OUT as of 7/18/2024. Individuals can register to be added to the Waitlist in case of cancellations.

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Join us for an exciting and insightful exploration into how sports facilities are transforming Knoxville and the West Knox County region in East Tennessee. This event brings together key stakeholders and experts to discuss the profound economic influence of these complexes on our local landscape.
Speakers include:

• Tim Chandler, VP Marketing - Flatrock Motorsports: A world-class motorclub with residential opportunities is coming to Rockwood, TN, just west of Farragut, a place "where members can express themselves behind the wheel and share that passion with like minded enthusiasts." This racetrack, designed by the world's foremost racetrack designer, will offer F1 level racing challenges, combining a world-class track with exquisite  members-only driving resort amenities on 800 acres. 
• Doug Kirchofer, CEO, Boyd Sports: Hear firsthand about the economic boost and community benefits brought by the publicly owned, multi-use Baseball Stadium, which comes home to downtown Knoxville in 2025.
• Steve Maddox, President & Dalton Maddox, VP - MAddox Companies: Learn about the innovative plans for a 260-acre mixed-use development at the crossroads of I-40 and I-75 west of Knoxville that will boast sports facilities, entertainment venues, business park, hotel complex, restaurants and retailers intending to become a regional hub for recreation, commerce, and community engagement.