Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Baseball Coming to Findlay in 2025

Chamber Amplified

In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we talk to Angela LaRosa, who discusses the inception and development of a collegiate summer baseball team set to join Findlay's sports landscape in 2025. As the team's Director of Social Media, Angela provides an insider look into the early stages of the team's creation and the community anticipation surrounding this initiative.
Angela highlights the community support from the mayor's office and the University of Findlay that has played a crucial role in nurturing the team's beginnings. Conversation touches on the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, the structure and essence of collegiate league baseball, and the significance of such a project for the local business community. Angela also underscores the hands-on experiences that the students, including herself, will gain by bringing the team to life.
Key Takeaways:

* The Findlay community is set to welcome a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball team in 2025, a project that began as a small idea and gained significant local support.
* The venture is heavily student-driven, offering students significant hands-on experiences in fields like marketing, sports management, and operations.
* Tasked with establishing a solid foundational presence, the project's immediate goals include developing a logo, building a website, and recruiting a team and coaching staff.
* Businesses, young professionals, and families in the Findlay area are expected to benefit from and contribute to the project once it becomes operational.
Chapters:

| 0:01:45 | Discussion on how the league works and teams involved
| 0:04:02 | Planning and preparations needed before the first pitch next summer
| 0:05:43 | Focus on involving students and young professionals in the project
| 0:08:18 | Brainstorming ideas to attract people to the games
| 0:09:23 | Personal motivation for getting involved in the project
| 0:10:13 | Conclusion and benefits of working in a nonprofit organization
| 0:10:33 | The organization is currently student-run, but they may be looking for additional help in the future.
| 0:11:40 | Follow the progress of the organization on their Facebook page, Flag City Sluggers.

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