Jeffrey Rossi is the Director of Volunteer Services at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. Jeffrey gives us an overview of what the Sports Foundation does and explains the process involved in attracting sporting events to New Orleans. You might be surprised to learn how far in advance Jeffrey and his staff begin working to attract events such as the Final Four or Super Bowl to the Crescent City. Jeffrey explains why New Orleans is such a popular city to host major sporting events and describes how the city and the Sports Foundation work together to attract events and ensure that all aspects go smoothly. The New Orleans Sports Foundation is always looking for volunteers to help with major events; if you are interested in volunteering, visit gnosports.com for more information. Listen to the interview here!
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