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Cyclone ballpark manager proposes rental tents, sponsorships to cut subsidy; seeks quick launch
Summary
Cyclone ballpark staff reported rising tournament bookings, a near‑term hire for marketing and a proposal to offer large rented event tents and packaged services using hotel occupancy tax funds; staff projected a payback of the equipment purchase within three to four months at current booking assumptions.
James, a Cyclone Ballpark staff member, updated the Pecos City Council on Jan. 23 about operations, sponsorship outreach, hiring and a proposed short‑term event rental product that staff says could reduce the city subsidy for the park.
James said the ballpark has suffered lower winter revenue but is pursuing 12 spring tournaments and is in final steps to hire a business development and marketing specialist. “We have 12 upcoming tournaments throughout the spring,” he said, noting multiple two‑day events in February.
On sponsorships and revenue, James said the ballpark has signed at least one field…
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