Joel Koester Recognized as an Industry “Game Changer” by Connect Sports

Lansing, Ill. – Joel Koester, sports marketing manager at the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau, was recognized as an industry leader in Connect Sports magazine’s “Game Changers” feature in the fall 2017 issue. Connect Sports is a national, Business to Business Sports Publication magazine that provides resources and ideas to professionals and planners in the sports tourism industry.

Jim Garrett, President/CEO of the Chicago Southland CVB stated “Sports tourism is big business for the Chicago Southland and Joel is the perfect representative, who aggressively markets our region as a sports destination. We are so very proud of his many accomplishments.”

Peers in the sports events world nominated Koester. Nominations were received from across the country, then reviewed and evaluated by the Connect Sports staff based on references, industry involvement and other resources. “Game Changers” an annual feature in Connect Sports magazine, honors leaders who have earned respect from industry professionals and media.

These leaders will be recognized in front of their peers at Connect Sports in New Orleans, Aug. 21-23, 2017.The entire list of recognized honorees and individual profiles can be found here.

ABOUT CONNECT: Connect is a leader in the meetings, events, travel and tourism industry. Specializing in destination marketing, the company produces digital programs, online and mobile solutions, meetings business and travel magazines, trade shows and consumer events, travel guides for newspapers and leisure magazines, and destination information which is distributed through broadcast and custom programs. Connect, formerly known as Collinson Media & Events, introduced the popular Marketplace format to the meetings industry and now produces national shows for meeting planners in the Corporate, Expo, Sports, Diversity, Association and Faith sectors as well as other state- and region-specific meetings- and hospitality-focused events. More information about the Connect Sports services is available at connectmeetings.com or mswenson@connectmeetings.com

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Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau

Loren Petrakis-Mueller - Communications Manager

2304 173rd Street Lansing, IL 60438

Phone: 708-895-8200 Fax: 708-895-8288 Toll-free: 888-895-8233

Loren@VisitChicagoSouthland.com VisitChicagoSouthland.com