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Posted on Wednesday 21st of May, 2014,
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce Shepparton as the host location for the inaugural Vicsport CEO Retreat next month. Forty three CEOs from sporting codes and organisations around Victoria will meet in Shepparton to explore common themes and identify future directions for facilities and sports development.
Vicsport CEO, Mark McAllion, met with Council events staff and the Mayor, Cr Jenny Houlihan today for a site visit and to finalise details for the June event. Vicsport are the organising body for the conference and is an independent member-based organisation representing Victoria's sports and active recreation sector.
Mark McAllion said "Shepparton's enthusiasm for sport and sporting events makes it an ideal place for Vicsport's inaugural CEO Retreat and a fitting venue for Victorian sport leaders to discuss future strategy. Greater Shepparton City Council's support in organising the event has been outstanding and we're looking forward to a fantastic couple of days".
Council's Manager Arts, Tourism and Events, Carrie Donaldson, says this is the first time the event has been held in a regional city. "The retreat provides a terrific opportunity to showcase Greater Shepparton's sporting facilities including the Shepparton Sports Precinct and build on our success in hosting big ticket sports events. We are also keen to pursue new events that may include some of our natural assets including the river and bushlands," said Ms Donaldson.
"Hosting a conference like this builds on our reputation as a leading sports destination and will build and strengthen relationships with key sporting groups in Victoria," said Ms Donaldson.
"The CEOs coming to the conference will be shown our sports precinct master plan and be taken on a tour of facilities, all of which will help position our region for future state, regional and international sporting events. And of course we will be making the most of the opportunity to share with the delegates some of our fabulous regional produce."
The conference will be held on 4th and 5th June at The Connection.
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