Economic Development Entities

SFA is regularly engaged by economic development entities, government agencies, conventions and visitors bureaus, sports commissioners, and parks and recreation departments.  In today’s difficult economic climate, these organizations hire SFA to provide sport and recreation based strategic planning, feasibility studies, master plan consultation, and detailed financial forecasts for sports venues. 

The goal of SFA’s economic development clients is to develop sports tourism destinations that have a positive economic impact.  These developments frequently include tournament and spectator sports venues such as multi-field outdoor complexes, arenas, competition swimming and diving centers and others. From soccer and lacrosse to cheerleading and baseball; sports tourism destinations can have a dramatic economic impact for communities. 

SFA also offers services for the evaluation of eco-tourism and non-traditional sports.  When properly planned, sports tourism facilities can also host festivals, concerts, tradeshows, and other important community events.  In this area SFA offers economic impact studies, feasibility studies, detailed financial forecasts, and management services to assist your community in attracting and maintaining high quality events.