The 2014 Gay Games, which encompassed Akron and Cleveland, concluded a year ago and the evidence is clear that buying local and diverse when hosting a large-scale event pays off. While ensuring diversity in the supply chain has become commonplace among corporations, the 2014 Gay Games was the first to make a commitment to a fully-inclusive supply chain in the Games’ 30 year … [Read more...]
Akron, Cleveland community foundations honored for most profitable year in Gay Games history (Article and Video)
After the most profitable year in Gay Games history, event officials announced the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will receive $27,000 of the net profit from the games. The announcement was made at an event wrap-up panel held at the City Club of Cleveland last month. There, Gay Games 9 officials revealed that last year’s games in Cleveland and … [Read more...]
Gay Games 9 provides international catalyst for change
In just a few months the streets of Akron and Cleveland will set an international stage in Northeast Ohio, Aug. 9 through 16, when visitors, athletes and allies from around the globe arrive for Gay Games 9. The impact from GG9 will play out on many levels. Although formulas can be tricky to determine exact revenue, from what organizers now know the region may bring in … [Read more...]
