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Member Price: $35.00
Guest Price: $50.00
Partner Price: $50.00

Lunch with the CITY's LEADERS
Access and insight into the powers that shape our city

Join CCPA members and friends as we get to know Philadelphia's
business, civic, political and cultural leaders.

Tom Veit
President
Philadelphia Union

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM

1338 Chestnut Street

As President of Philadelphia Union, Tom Veit oversees all business matters relating to the club and stadium.

A graduate of the University of South Florida, Veit has a wealth of stadium and event marketing experience. He spent two years with Pace Entertainment of Houston working on motor sports marketing and promotions. In 1993, he joined the Tampa Bay Storm Arena Football League team as director of Marketing and Operations and the team set league attendance records throughout his stay.

In 1996, Veit worked as the director of Sports Networks for Clear Channel Communications, forging deals with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Mutiny, University of South Florida and New York Yankees, helping to transform the young company into a leading regional sports radio network.

With the Tampa Bay Mutiny, Veit was responsible for a record increase in sponsorship and ticket sales revenue. He also introduced the now-popular elements of music, pyrotechnics, lasers and video animation to enhance the in-stadium experience for fans.

In 2000, Veit was named General Manager of the XFL’S Orlando Rage. The Rage shined under Veit’s leadership, with a fan base that led the league in paid attendance. A few years later, Veit moved to his alma mater to become Associate Athletic Director of External affairs. During his term, he oversaw the restructuring of pricing and seating, new major media deals, and a total overhaul of the department’s brand identity, including marks and logos for USF Athletics. As a result, USF moved into the top 50 in licensing ranking, after being outside of the top 100 just one year prior. In addition, Veit spearheaded USF’s mission to acquire a Big East Conference membership. The effort was successful, as USF gained entry into the conference in 2005.

Luncheon includes
appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee.

$50 for non-members,
$35 for CCPA members.

Reservations and pre-payment are
required. Cancellations must be made
48 hours in advance. No-shows will be billed.

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