The BOSS Podcast (The Business Of Southern Sports)
In the South, we take our sports very seriously. The BOSS podcast explores things from the field to the front office. Business is, of course, dollars and deals, but it is also what play gets called on 3rd down and 8! We'll talk with the the movers, shakers, and players about Southern sports, and we'll also laugh along the way with engaging, personality-driven conversations.
The BOSS Podcast (The Business Of Southern Sports)
Eddie Gonzalez - Truist Atlanta Open Tournament Director
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Recently, the Truist Atlanta Open Tennis Tournament, a premiere event of the ATP Tour, was cancelled due to the pandemic.
We talk with Tournament Director Eddie Gonzalez about the impact of that setback, but there is good news as well.
Despite this 2020 cancellation, the tournament has incredible positive momentum toward 2021. With a fantastic venue, a large tennis fan base, and, of course, great tennis, the Truist Atlanta Open is an important part of the Atlanta sports landscape.
The 10th anniversary wasn't quite what they had hoped, but there are brighter days ahead for the tournament!
Introduction of Eddie Gonzalez
2020 tournament cancellation
10th anniversary
Partners reaction to cancellation
ATP Tour status for rest of 2020
Tournament participants
Atlantic Station venue and fan experience
Economic Impact of tournament
Community outreach - Theme days
Atlantic Station Deal
2021 planning during pandemic
Final thoughts