League considers negotiating extension for Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- The CIAA doesn’t have a home for 2015, but Charlotte will get a long look.
CIAA Commissioner Jacqie Carpenter said league officials are weighing whether to extend Charlotte as host city or put the tournament up to the highest bidder next month.
“We’re continuing to refine the vision for the ideal tournament and how best to deliver the vision, so the conversation will continue moving forward,” she said. “We’re doing our homework right now to determine how best to move in this process, both with Charlotte and the long-term best interests for the conference.” Charlotte boosters, headed by regional visitors authority chief Tom Murray, have pushed for an exclusive negotiation period to extend the tournament’s contract after it expires in 2014. CIAA board of directors – comprised of the league’s 12 presidents and chancellors – haven’t made a commitment yet, but are considering its options.
“I think before we make any ...
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