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700 West Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45203

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ABOUT CSPN

Cincinnati Sports Professional Network (CSPN) serves as a networking organization for area sports professionals offering regularly scheduled programs and an annual awards ceremony for the sports business community. CSPN is a program of the Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation.

Photo: Cincinnati Athletic Directors talked about collegiate athletics at the first CSPN meeting held in the fall of 2006, including Mike Thomas, University of Cincinnati, Jane Meier, Northern Kentucky University, Steve Radcliffe, Mt. St. Joseph and Mike Bobinski, Xavier University.

FOUNDING MEMBERS OF CSPN

Brad Blettner, Cincinnati Reds
Tim Boesken
Lisa Braun, Clear Channel Radio
Iris Simpson-Bush, Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
Andy Danner, Anthony Muñoz Foundation
Michael Dunn, Xavier University
Brian Florko, ISP Sports
Charley Frank, Reds Community Fund
Dr. Brian Mand, University of Cincinnati
Susan Noonan, Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation
Jackie Reau, Game Day Communications
Leslie Spencer, Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation
Mike Waddell, University of Cincinnati
Jayne Walker, Beacon Orthopaedics

CSPN’s Inaugural Awards Ceremony

Local sports business executives will be honored at the inaugural awards ceremony held by Cincinnati Sports Professionals Network (CSPN), an organization that provides regular networking events, on Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton-Netherland Hotel, downtown Cincinnati. The winner of the inaugural CSPN scholarship will also be announced.

Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Anthony Muñoz will provide a keynote address on leadership and Dave Lapham, the radio voice of the Bengals and former player, will serve as the emcee of the event.

Cost per person is $60 per person or $500 for a table of 10, and includes dinner, drinks and a program. The event is open to anyone interested in the business of sports. To register, call Leslie Spencer at (513) 345-3054.

The finalists for the awards are:

Sports Executive of the Year: Marvin Lewis, head coach, Cincinnati Bengals and Wayne Krivsky, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Cincinnati Reds

Corporate Citizen of the Year: Jack Cassidy, Cincinnati Bell and Michael Price, National City

Sports Event of the Year: AVP Pro Volleyball, Flying Pig Marathon, Thanksgiving Day Race and 2007 Women’s Crosstown Shootout between University of Cincinnati and Xavier University

Sports Media Personality of the Year: Bill “Seg” Dennison, WLW-AM, Lance McAlister, 1360 HOMER and Michael Perry, The Cincinnati Enquirer

Future Programs

CSPN offers quarterly programming. Join the CSPN email list to learn about upcoming programs.

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Contact Information

For more information about CSPN, contact:

Leslie Spencer - Greater Cincinnati Sports Corp - lspencer@cincyusa.com

Jackie Reau - Game Day Communications - jreau@gamedaypr.com