The St. Louis Sports Commission is the independent, privately funded nonprofit organization that benefits St. Louis through sports. Its efforts focus on attracting, creating and managing major sporting events for the St. Louis region and contributing to its quality of life. Since its inception in 1989, the Sports Commission has fulfilled its mission by producing high-profile events that excite local sports fans, generate revenue for the region and the state, garner positive exposure for the area, and showcase St. Louis at its best. The organization helps make St. Louis a stronger and more vibrant community. It supplements the excitement generated by the areaÕs professional and collegiate teams to make AmericaÕs best sports city even better.