The buzz of the town in 2016 and 2017 was a new professional team for Cincinnati – and a new sport…FC Cincinnati. In 2016, FC Cincinnati debuted by breaking attendance records for their league, the United Soccer League (USL). That proverbial soccer ball was “rolling” in this City and it has continued at a rapid pace in 2017. The FC Cincinnati has a very successful US Open Cup run which ended in August 2017 in a semifinal match loss against the New York Red Bulls. The Club is continuing to grow and looking to expand.
Please join us for a presentation from Jeff Berding, President/CEO and General Manager of FC Cincinnati to hear of their successes, plans and future visions for the team and our area. Jeff is a member of the ownership group led by Carl Lindner III and his family. FC Cincinnati is one of 30 teams in the United Soccer League, the largest soccer league in the United States and Canada. The USL operates as a second division in the U.S. soccer pyramid, one level below Major League Soccer, and team’s long-term goal is to prove that Cincinnati is a big league soccer town and earn the right to be awarded an MLS Franchise.
At the event, you will have a fantastic opportunity to network with members of area chambers including: Evendale, Forest Park, Norwood, Reading, Springdale, and Woodlawn. You are welcome to bring literature about your business as there will be display tables set up in the networking area. If you would like to be a sponsor of the luncheon, the cost is $250. You will receive 2 complimentary lunches, recognition at the meeting as well as have a 6’ display table set up for your use. Please contact kathy@readingohiochamber.org for more information.
Date:
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Time:
11:00 am – 11:45 am – Registration and networking game
11:45 am – 1:00 pm – Buffet lunch followed by program
Location:
Raffel’s Catering & Banquet Hall
10160 Reading Road, Evendale
Cost:
1st RCC member – Free
Additional RCC members – $15
Non-members – $20
Thanks to our sponsors!
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