After talking today with the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment and hearing from Pitt Intern Liz, I understood more of what it means to be a true community partner. Though the Riverhounds do not draw as voluminous crowds as the Steelers/Pirates, they direct a huge amount of focus and funds towards local business partnerships….
Category: Haller Global Honors Fellowship
Lessons on Community Development
After listening to the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment, I learned that a sports organization can be much more than just a team. One of the biggest reasons for the Riverhounds’ success is how versatile their stadium is. It is not used only for soccer games; it also hosts kid-friendly public events, community gatherings,…
More Meetings – The Monongahela Incline
This afternoon our group had back to back talked with two speakers who ended up complementing each other more than I expected. First we headed to the F.N.B. Stadium to meet with Kris Brown, the director of Promotions and Entertainment for the Riverhounds, Kris walked us through a lot of the behind the scenes side…
Authenticity in Retail: The Irish Design Center
One thing that makes the Irish Design Center unique is the welcoming and straightforward approach that Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski bring to the store. Unlike many gift shops that simply display products for sale, they take the time to connect with customers and share the stories behind the items they carry. Their friendly attitude…
Last Minute Meetings
This afternoon, we were given a wonderful tour of the Riverhounds Stadium by the Riverhounds Director of Promotions and Entertainment, Kris Brown. Although the stadium is primarily a sports organization, it turned out to be a much larger asset to the area. It was explained that the stadium is projected to host around 600 events…
A New Perspective on Place
By the tenth day of the program, I have begun to notice that each speaker is no longer introducing an entirely new concept but instead adding another layer to ideas we have already been exploring. What initially seemed like separate discussions on consulting, marketing, and community development are starting to overlap in ways I had…
Two Talks Today
This afternoon we in the Haller Global Fellowship Program had the pleasure of meeting with two individuals who can both offer unique new information about business, giving me a glimpse into new career avenues that I hadn’t considered. First, we went to FNB Stadium to meet with Kris Brown, the Director of Promotions and Entertainment…
Local Shop Visit: Irish Design Center
Before we depart for Dublin on Sunday, we visited a local Irish shop that was run by Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski. Located right by campus, the Irish Design Center offers a wonderful look into authentic Irish craftsmanship, culture, and community. Speaking with Tom gave us valuable information on what we should expect in Ireland,…
Mid-Term Exam, Then Off Visiting the Irish Design Center!
After many classes with Ray throughout the course of two weeks, our entire Haller group had to take a two hour exam today. It was pretty hard to grasp on first sight, but after the first question, the final two questions were pretty easy to write. After our exam, we headed on down to the…
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