Sports Backers Blog
Welcome to the Sports Backers blog, where we share stories and updates on our mission to inspire active living in Richmond and beyond.
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Sports Backers’ Jon Lugbill to be Inducted into Sports ETA Hall of Fame
Sports Backers’ Jon Lugbill to be Inducted into Sports ETA hall of fame Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager RICHMOND, VA – Sports ETA announced today that three esteemed leaders in the sports and events tourism industry will be inducted into the Sports ETA Hall of Fame, powered by the Albuquerque Sports Commission,…
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Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k Celebrates Second Event Showcasing Richmond’s Riverfront
Virginia Credit Union River City Half and River City 5k Celebrates Second Event Showcasing Richmond’s Riverfront Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Sports Backers’ newest signature event sees continued success, building off first-year excellence RICHMOND, VA – The second annual Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5K made a triumphant return on…
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Jon Lugbill Honored by the Virginia General Assembly and Virginia State Senate
Jon Lugbill Honored by the virginia general assembly and virginia state senate Written by: Nan Callahan, PR & Communications Manager Last week, Jon Lugbill, Executive Director of Sports Backers, was honored by the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia State Senate with House Resolution No. 577. Jon, who is retiring in June after 32 years…
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