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Matthew Towers - Sports Sales & Marketing Coordinator in Sports Marketing

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Matthew Towers

Originally from New Jersey, Matthew Towers graduated from the University of Oregon in 2021 where he got his degree in Business Administration focusing in Sports Business and minoring in International Studies. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest in 2017, Matthew has fallen in love with the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. You can often find him enjoying local sports events.

Athlete greets crowd after finishing their race

Sports Tourism Brings $21M to Region from Major Events

By Matthew Towers on Jun. 07, 2023

Coming off one of the most lucrative summers in sports tourism history after hosting the World…

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Lumberjack Nationals USA BMX 2023

Biking on a Roll

By Matthew Towers on May 02, 2023

Off-road cycling sports are definitely on a roll these days in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region…

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Eugene Marathon

All for Run and Run for All

By Matthew Towers on Apr. 24, 2023

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region hosts all types of running events from 1K kids dashes to 200+…

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Old Mill Disc Golf Course

Positive Disc Course

By Matthew Towers on Mar. 21, 2023

Disc Golf Flying High in the Region Disc golf courses and clubs are flying high in the Eugene…

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Oregon Gran Fondo Bike Race by Audra Terry

Spoke-tacular Cycling Events

By Matthew Towers on Jan. 31, 2023

The Eugene, Cascades and Coast region is home to amazing cycling events and races that take riders…

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World Athletics Championships Relay

2022 Sports in Review

By Matthew Towers on Dec. 29, 2022

2022 was a spectacular year for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission. Not only did the…

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Watch Party Crowd

Soccer Watch Parties a Huge Success

By Matthew Towers on Dec. 05, 2022

Sports Commission Hosts Watch Party Series The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) faced off…

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Joriad by John Valls

That's a Sport?

By Matthew Towers on Nov. 28, 2022

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region prides itself on being a place for all kinds of sports, not just…

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A woman hits a dink shot while playing pickleball.

Pickleball Craze

By Matthew Towers on Oct. 03, 2022

Easy to learn and fun for competitors, pickleball is sweeping the nation, including the Eugene…

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Vegimoto Food Truck at Cuthbert Amphitheater

Event Food Truck Tips

By Matthew Towers on Sep. 12, 2022

Providing food can elevate your sports event to the next level. Having food means spectators can…

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