In episode #171 of đď¸The Business Case For Womenâs Sports, presented by Ally, Caroline welcomes Sarah Myer, the Chief of Staff & Strategy at the Indiana Sports Corp (ISC), which is Indianaâs sports commission.
Traditionally, sports commissions â like the Indiana Sports Corp â have created economic development in cities & states by bringing major sporting events to town.Â
More and more, cities are seeing the value in bidding on womenâs sports events that drive business results and community impact.
From hosting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game to unveiling a bold 2050 Vision plan that names womenâs sports as a core pillar, the Indiana Sports Corp is aiming to set the standard for how cities can invest in womenâs sports.
In this episode, Sarah shares:
- đ How the ISC is building a leading womenâs sports ecosystem in the U.S.
- đď¸ Why the stateâs new Marvella Sports Complex will change the game for young female athletes.
- đ How hosting womenâs events like the Final Four and WNBA All-Star drives real economic impact.
- đĄ Why investing in womenâs sports is good business for cities, states, and communities alike.
Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.