Tag Archive for: Ralph Stone

Huntsville Sports Commission Reports $4M Loss in Economic Impact Due to COVID-19

The Huntsville Sports Commission reported the COVID-19 pandemic has cost the city more than $4 million in lost revenue due to event cancellations or postponements. Combined, these events had a projected economic impact of approximately $4,004,503 translating to a loss of approximately 8,191 hotel room nights. These numbers do not include projected economic losses from […]

Sports Tournaments over Weekend Generate $1.7 Million Economic Impact in Huntsville

Huntsville isn’t just a high-tech town known for helping put man on the moon. It’s also a magnet for competitive sports tournaments that attract thousands of visitors and produce millions of dollars each year in the community. In fact, the Southeastern Short Course Championships and NASA Volleyball Bash this past weekend had an economic impact […]

Rain Delays Opening Multi-Sports Venue at Site of Former Becky Peirce Golf Course

Huntsvillians hoping to check out the new multi-sports complex at the old Becky Peirce Municipal Golf Course before summer turns to fall might need to do a reverse rain dance. Ongoing rain that left the city soaked for much of last fall and this past spring has delayed progress at the venue. While some contractors […]