Our purpose is to be a positive disruption to the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industry. 💥
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Sneak peek into the new temple to sports and entertainment. @UBSArena. Small upper bowl = largest lower bowl = closer to action = better for music and sports fans. #positivedisruption #homeiceadvantage #innovative
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OVG has announced that we will be requiring vaccination of all employees, sub-contractors, and vendors that will work in any OVG Facility, including our arena projects, @ClimateArena, @UBSArena, and @MoodyCenterATX.
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It’s official! The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved our Coachella Valley Arena project, allowing us to break ground on the development project.
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Oak View Group stands with the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇦
Last night, Climate Pledge Arena, which is owned and operated by OVG, lit up Seattle Center in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to #StandWithUkraine.
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OVG is thrilled to welcome Greg A. O’Dell who will be taking on the role of President, Venue Management of OVG360.
O’Dell joins the company with over 25 years of experience in venue management, including his most recent role as President & CEO of DC Events.
Welcome, Greg!
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Oak View Group is headed to Las Vegas!
Today, OVG announced our newest development, a multi-purpose Retail & Entertainment district south of the Las Vegas strip that will include a 20,000-seat Arena, Casino, Hotel, and additional entertainment amphitheater.
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Chris Granger joins Oak View Group as the CEO of Facilities. Granger will oversee OVG’s Facilities, Media & Conferences, and Arena Alliance divisions.
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Seattle, Belmont, Milan and now Palm Springs...and we are just getting started. We are embarking on the most aggressive number of arena developments in the history of the industry fulfilling our purpose - to be a positive disruption in the sports and entertainment industry.
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O(VG), Canada!🇨🇦
Oak View Group has launched OVG Canada, a new division focused on the Canadian sports & entertainment industry offering strategic services in venue development & management, booking, & content development, sponsorship consulting, & third-party partnership sales
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#Isles fans are nearly as excited for the @NYIslanders new permanent home as they are for the playoffs. @UBSArena
Good Luck tonight @NYIslanders!
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Introducing The OVG Hospitality Advisory Council!
@GDeLaurentiis , @SHAQ , and @trishayearwood Yearwood join the #OVGHospitality team to bring their distinctive culinary styles to venues around the world and up the game on how our guests experience food at events.
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Proud to have been able to connect these two world-class organizations. More to come soon....Seattle’s NHL Team Gets Its First Sponsor bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Congrats to the city of Seattle, the state of Washington, the Pacific Northwest and its residents. Your passion for Hockey made this a reality. This is your team. #nhl2021
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Congrats to @ClimateArena on being awarded the Sports Facility of the Year award at the 2022 @SBJ Awards!
Thank you to @SeattleKraken, @MortensonSEA, @Populous, @caaicon, @amazon, @JeffBezos, & @ajassy for their combined efforts into making this building such a success!
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OVG leaders join together in LA this week to lay out the vision to building the best facilities and hospitality company in the business.
We are excited to unite as a team from around the globe and gather together for the first time.
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Our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and our friends in the UK as the country mourns Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Tim Leiweke (CEO) on Oak View Group's plans to continue building new arenas that put music first.
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Welcome to #ClimatePledgeArena!
Today @amazon, @oakviewgroup & @NHLSeattle_ announced a partnership that will name the New Arena at #SeattleCenter, #ClimatePledge Arena. It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world.
Learn more → climatepledgearena.com
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Oak View Group, Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG), and the City of Hamilton have finalized a deal to begin major renovations of FirstOntario Centre.
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In true New York fashion, leadership from OVG, the @NYIslanders, and @UBSArena closed out UBS Arena's grand opening festivities by ringing the opening bell for the @NYSE.
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It was party in the front and the back of @MullettArena this weekend!
Congratulations to @ASU on the grand opening of #MullettArena! @SunDevilHockey opened the venue with a shutout win over @ColgateMIH Raiders in the new hockey facility this weekend.
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We are honored to be your partner. We ❤️ @ubs, @UBSArena, the @NYIslanders, music fans everywhere and we ❤️ NY.
We are excited to announce an exclusive 20-year arena naming rights agreement for the future home of the @NYIslanders. @UBSArena at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY is projected to open for the 2021-22 @NHL season. Full details here: from.ubs/6012TWZq2
#shareUBS
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@Firebirds have officially made it to the third round of the 2024 Pacific Division Finals! 🔥 🔥 🔥
#FuelTheFire with us @AcrisureArena as we take on @ontarioreign. 🏒 💪 #OakViewGroup #LetsFly
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Today, Oak View Group broke ground on the $200M renovations to transform the Baltimore Arena.
Global superstar Pharrell Williams was announced as a new partner in the project, joining current partners @BDCBaltimore, Fundamental Advisors, & @35Ventures.
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Congratulations to our CEO, Tim Leiweke on his recent appointment on the @SBJ Most Influential: Dealmakers & Disrupters list!
We hope 2023 continues to bring a positive disruption to the industry!
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Introducing Acrisure Arena, Southern California’s next world-class entertainment and sports venue.
The 11,500 seat arena is set to open for the 2022-2023 @TheAHL season and will be the future home of the Coachella Valley @Firebirds.
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It’s OFFICIAL!
OVG’s second project in the UK, Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff, has been approved by the planning committee and is set to break ground this year. We are thrilled to partner with Live Nation & Robertson Group on this brand new 17,000-capacity arena.
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Jon Ledecky, @NYIslanders co-owner, and others on the @UBSArena Arena team spoke with Forbes about the unique environment fans can expect at our new venue.
Hockey-Specific UBS Arena Merges Bowl Intimacy With Meaningful Experiences forbes.com/sites/timnewcomb/…
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If you build it. They will come. Thank you Seattle. #NHLSeattle
720 seconds.
That’s how long it took to hit our goal of 10,000 deposits.
We’re now at 25,000 and counting.
Thank you, Seattle.
#NHLSeattle
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Introducing…OVG360.
OVG’s new full-service division is here to reinvent and reimagine the sports and entertainment industry to better serve and inspire artists & athletes...clients & communities.
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Oak View Group has completed the acquisition of @SpectraExp to create one world-class, full-service live events company.
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Don’t forget Palm Springs 😉🌵🌴☀️🏒🎤
2021 is going to be a good year for @oakviewgroup, besides #SeattleCenterArena/@NHLSeattle_ they will also be opening the @NYIslanders new home at old #BelmontPark location:
newsday.com/amp/long-island/…
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Thank you to @leiweketim, @irvingazoff and @DanielGriffis for your vision and leadership as well as our Global Partnerships team for their grit and perseverance that led to OVG receiving @sbjsbd's #SBJAwards Best in Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services.
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Last night #OVG360 & @PPGPaintsArena hosted @rogerwaters. PPG Paints Arena is one of OVG360’s newest clients.
📸 credit: David Peris
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OVG is thrilled to announce our planned merger with @SpectraExp, one of the industry’s leading venue management and hospitality providers.
Together we will provide industry-leading expertise in booking and creating content for the venues we manage.
ALT Venue Management Spectra Oak View Group OVG Mergers Comcast Spectra Food and Beverage Arenas Live Events
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OVG is proud to introduce ‘Crown Properties Collection’. A ground-breaking partnership with @TheGarden Entertainment and @SphereVegas Entertainment Co. tasked with managing marquee partnerships for the world's most renowned sports & entertainment brands, and venues worldwide.
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That's a wrap on the 2022 OVG Leadership Conference!
It has been an incredible and inspiring two days.
We see the vision. Now it is time to put it into action.
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A sincere thank you to everyone who was involved to get us here today and for their hard work, dedication and commitment. We are humbled to have this opportunity to serve the City and Seattle and its great residents. #seattlearena #seattlecenter #teamwork #NHLtoSeattle
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OVG has won the bid to build and operate a new state-of-the-art arena in Vienna, Austria. Selected by the City of Vienna, this venue will be the largest in the country and will hope to attract world class music and sports to this staple market in Europe.
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In 2022, OVG has expanded in countless ways and we are extremely excited for what is in store for 2023!
@enmarketarena @MoodyCenterATX @SnapdragonStdm @MullettArena @AcrisureArena #OVG360 #OVGHospitality #OVGCanada
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In a recent interview with @BBCNWT, Tim Leiweke and Jessica Koravos visited the @TheCoopLive construction site to give an inside look at the £365M venue ahead of the December 2023 opening.
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This is slick. Great job @NHLSeattle_ #community #NHLSeattle
Take a look inside Seattle's future NHL ice center 🙌🏒 #NHLSeattle
Full Story | bit.ly/2QyKytq
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Kim Stone has been appointed President of @UBSArena and Executive Vice President of OVG East Coast.
Kim will oversee all UBS Arena business and building operations and be responsible for all OVG East Coast Owned & Operated properties.
Welcome, Kim!
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
A message of thanks for our amazing OVG employees on Employee Appreciation Day.
We appreciate all that you do each and every day and we celebrate YOU today and EVERY day!
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GOAL is proud to announce our Founding Circle members:
@UBSArena @fenwaysports @LevisStadium @FTXArena @StateFarmArena @ClimateArena @Mets @FootprintCNTR @TheCoopLive @AcrisureArena @MullettArena @MoodyCenterATX @GainbridgeFH @PPGPaintsArena #BudweiserGardens @RMFieldHouse
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Thank you to our great partner @coopuk for being a leader in Manchester and helping to give local, regional and global music fans a world-class destination.
BREAKING: @OakViewGroup 's new Manchester arena to be named Co-Op Live. Co-op (@CoOpUK) Live will strive to be one of the world’s premier music and entertainment venues. Full story on Pollstar.com
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Congratulations to Oak View Group co-founder, Irving Azoff (@irvingazoff), on being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame @RockHall!
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This journey began well over six years ago with the dream of bringing world-class sports and entertainment to the world, starting in Seattle.
We can’t wait for you to enjoy an event with us. More to come, stay tuned!
Tonight, we've hit another historic milestone.
Leadership from @oakviewgroup, the @seattlekraken, & @MortensonSEA have made it official.
The arena has now been turned over to the staff and crew who will operate the building for the first concert and the first Kraken game. ✅
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OVG is proud to announce that the @penguins & @fenwaysports have selected #OVG360 to manage, book, & operate @PPGPaintsArena
We’re excited to help improve the Pittsburgh fan experience & operational infrastructure, & contribute to the quality & diversity of entertainment!
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Welcome, John!
John Page has joined the company as senior vice president of Acrisure Arena, AHL Coachella Valley @Firebirds, and OVG360 Facilities, @oakviewgroup's full-service venue management company.
📰 Read More on Acrisure Arena's website: bit.ly/3kWvGtu
ALT John Page has joined Oak View Group as senior vice president of Acrisure Arena, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and OVG360 Facilities.
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Take a look inside the new @UBSArena!
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Ann Jackson joins the OVG Executive Team as Chief People and Culture Officer. With over 20 years of experience, Jackson will lead all aspects of human resources globally including diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership development, and talent management.
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During the Green @sportsalliance Summit, Tim Leiweke was awarded the Environmental Leadership Award for Oak View Group’s continued dedication to sustainability throughout the business and for the ongoing success with @ClimateArena.
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KTLA’s Sam Rubin sat down with our newly announced OVG Hospitality Advisory Council and tasted some of our favorite menu items!
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The Oak View Group family is proud to be nominated in four categories for the 2022 Sports Business Journal Awards (@sbjsbd).
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OVG and London’s iconic @wembleystadium have agreed to a strategic partnership. OVG will assist the Wembley team in driving additional sponsorship and content opportunities.
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OVG is launching Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL), a comprehensive sustainability platform for venues, in partnership with @ATLHawks & @StateFarmArena, #FenwaySportsGroup, and Jason F. Mclennan.
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OVG has announced Randy Morton as President of OVG Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and Marc Badain as President of OVG Las Vegas Sports & Entertainment Venues.
Morton and Badain will be responsible for overseeing the development of the NBA-ready arena and resort in Las Vegas.
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Thank you for the recognition @sbjsbd - We are honored to be considered for the best Property Consulting, Sales and Client Services category.
We are pleased to present the nominees for the 12th annual Sports Business Awards: sbjsbd.biz/2Jk6hGB
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Throughout 2021, in addition to opening our first two venues, OVG remained committed to expanding on a global scale.
We were pleased to announce four new projects to be developed in São Paolo, Brazil, Hamilton, Ontario, Cardiff, Wales, and Baltimore, Maryland.
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We are very proud of the @seattlestorm. Congrats on an incredible season. #WNBAChampions
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OVG is thrilled to partner with The @Big12Conference to help improve the safety & security experience across all #Big12 football and basketball venues.
OVG’s #PreventAdvisors will conduct quality assurance audits and provide best practice recommendations to improve gameday.
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.@ClimateArena and @UBSArena highlighted the inspiring women building our arenas & breaking gender stereotypes as part of Women In Construction Week. We are honored to have these women play a role in building the foundation of our venues. #WICWeek2021
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Beginning October 1, OVG welcomes @BOKCenter & @CoxCenterTulsa to our venue management and hospitality family!
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Thank you @nytimes for highlighting OVG's commitment to safety and sanitization at @UBSArena and @ClimateArena. We look forward to hosting fans safely! nytimes.com/2020/11/07/sport…
#OVGArenas #Kraken #Isles
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OVG and the NY Islanders are establishing a strong network of entertainment and sports venues in New York and southern Connecticut.
Welcome to the OVG family Webster Bank Arena!
bit.ly/vnbridgeportovg
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🗣 Release the Kraken! 🐙.
Congrats to our partners at @NHLSeattle_ and @ClimateArena
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OVG is thrilled to welcome @McCormick_Place , @WintrustArena , and @ArieCrown Theater to our venue management and hospitality family! MPEA unanimously selected OVG360 and OVG Hospitality to operate the largest convention center in North America
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As we tip-off for @MarchMadnessMBB , OVG would like to give a shout-out to our venues that are hosting this year’s men's and women’s basketball tournaments. We also wish good luck to the teams competing!
@MoodyCenterATX @BSWArena @ClimateArena @Gbocoliseum
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Congrats to the @Pollstar and @pollstarlive family. You have officially created the most important music conference in the world with the best content. @irvingazoff @NICKIMINAJ #pollstarlive2020
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OVG CEO Tim Leiweke spoke with @Lefsetz on the status of buildings and shows around the globe, the expansion of OVG, as well as his personal history within the world of sports and concerts.
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Congrats to our President of Business Development, Francesca Leiweke-Bodie, on being named to @billboard's 2020 Women in Music List! #OVGLeadership #WIM2020
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“This unprecedented project is an industry game-changer, and we will usher in the evolution of Las Vegas as the new entertainment AND sports capital of the world.”- Tim Leiweke
Oak View Group is headed to Las Vegas!
Today, OVG announced our newest development, a multi-purpose Retail & Entertainment district south of the Las Vegas strip that will include a 20,000-seat Arena, Casino, Hotel, and additional entertainment amphitheater.
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Forbes identified OVG as a leader in the live entertainment industry emerging out of the pandemic. Since March 2020, significant progress has been made on our venues worldwide and several naming rights deals were announced. Read for more: fal.cn/3eiI7
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OVG is committed to being a leader in the fight against climate change. Throughout the month of April, we will be highlighting sustainable programs, OVG venues’ sustainable practices, and providing resources for those navigating the path to carbon neutrality.
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Throughout #SustainabilityWeek, we will be highlighting the unique aspects of our arenas that showcase our dedication to improving the environment.
Up first: Climate Pledge Arena. @ClimateArena aims to be the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable arena in the world.
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OVG Chairman & CEO, Tim Leiweke, received the #ExecutiveOfTheYear award at the @stadiumbusiness Awards in Manchester, UK today
Although he was unable to attend the ceremony, Tim & the OVG International team were thrilled & are excited to welcome everyone to @TheCoopLive in 2023
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Congrats to the @NYIslanders on clinching a Stanley Cup Playoff spot! #Isles
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Congratulations to our 2022 Billboard Women in Music Honorees, Francesca Bodie (President, Business Development) & Randi Bernstein (SVP, Business Development) and a special shout out to OVG Board Member Beth Collins (The Azoff Company) who was also named to the list.
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Momentous day for OVG.
First arena officially open ✅
We did it.
The world’s most sustainable arena. Home of the @seattlekraken, @seattlestorm, and the best entertainment acts in the world.
THIS IS YOUR ARENA, SEATTLE. And it’s now officially open. ✂️👊
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Our CEO, Tim Leiweke, on the urgency behind addressing climate change and the social responsibility the live entertainment industry has regarding sustainability. #EarthDay #SustainabilityWeek
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This week, @FOS highlighted our #LasVegas project. OVG Chairman & CEO, Tim Leiweke spoke about the positive impact the new entertainment district, which includes an arena suitable to host NBA games, will have on the local economy.
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🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Belmont Park Arena Receives ESD Approval nhl.com/islanders/news/belmo… via @NHLdotcom
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Each of our arenas are being built to offer a welcoming and safe environment for all fans, staff, players, and talent. #Pride
🏳️🌈Happy Pride! 🏳️⚧️
This month we will be highlighting organizations providing crucial services and resources to the LGBTQIA+ community. While there have been strides towards equality, there is much work to be done.
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Cheers to another big announcement!
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There’s tons in store for 2023!
We are excited to welcome @CFGBankArena (Baltimore, MD), #TahoeBlueCenter (Stateline, NV), and @TheCoopLive (Manchester, UK) to the OVG family in the new year.
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Thank you to @billboard for recognizing some of our female leaders!
Congratulations to Kim Stone, EVP of OVG East Coast & President, @UBSArena ; Francesca Bodie, President, Business Development; and Randi Bernstein, SVP & General Counsel, Global Venue and Business Development.
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