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Join us for a captivating and enlightening conversation with Dan Corso\, esteemed President of the Atlanta Sports Council and Stan Hall\, the visionary CEO of Gas South District. Catch the excitement as they share their insights on the world of sports development in our flourishing region.
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\nThe Atlanta Sports Council (ACS) was created to position the Atlanta region as the premier choice for national and global sporting events. \; By actively recruiting and hosting prestigious sporting events\, the ACS works tirelessly to showcase our region&rsquo\;s extraordinary potential. \;
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\nLearn how the strategic initiatives of the ACS support our region in securing these exceptional opportunities including at our own Gwinnett County venue\, the recently renovated Gas South District. \; Dan and Stan will explore for us the significant economic benefits that stem from our relationships with three professional sports teams in Gwinnett County\, and the untapped potential that awaits!
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Dan Corso joined the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) in 1999 after serving as Vice Chair of the Festival Division for the 1998 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. \;The Sports Council&rsquo\;s accomplishments include hosting several prominent sporting events such as the NCAA Men&rsquo\;s and Women&rsquo\;s Final Four\, MLB\, NHL and NBA All-Star Games\, WrestleMania XXVII and ACC and SEC Basketball Tournaments. Most recently\, the ASC managed the effort to successfully recruit the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship\, Super Bowl LIII (2019) and the 2020 NCAA Men&rsquo\;s Final Four.

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\nDuring his time at the ASC\, the organization has been named Sports Commission of the Year by the National Association of Sports Commissions four times (2000\, 2004\, 2006 and 2015).

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Stan Hall was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gwinnett Convention &\; Visitors Bureau (Explore Gwinnet) in September of 2021. \; \;Explore Gwinnett houses the Gwinnett Sports Commission\, the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic\, the Gwinnett Film Office\, and the GCVB Board of Directors oversees the operations of Gas South District.
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\nPrior to becoming CEO\, Stan was the Chief Operating Officer of GCVB and Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission and Gwinnett Championship Foundation. In addition to \;his \;responsibilities at \;Gas South District and Explore \;Gwinnett\, Stan is Chairman \;of the \;Board \;of Directors \;of \;The \;Gwinnett County \;Licensing and Revenue \;Board \;of \;Appeals and \;Treasurer \;of the \;Board \;of Directors \;of the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District. He is also a \;member \;of the Board \;of Directors for \;Gwinnett \;Public \;Schools \;Foundation\, \;Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation\, \;Piedmont Eastside Medical Hospital\, \;Gwinnett \;Police Foundation\, and Mosaic \;Georgia. Stan also \;serves \;on advisory \;committees \;for the \;Gwinnett \;Public \;Schools \;Student \;Leadership \;Program and the \;Gwinnett Sports \;Hall \;of Fame. \;
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\nThis First Friday Breakfast is sponsored by Chairman'\;s Circle Member the Gwinnett Stripers
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