Cleveland To Host 2014 Gay Games

Cleveland was selected on 9/29/2009 by The Federation of Gay Games to host The 2014 Gay Games.

The Cleveland Synergy Foundation was started in large part to organize the bid for the games and was lead by Doug Anderson, Jeff Axberg and Brian Tavolier. I got to know Doug and Jeff as their buyer's agent when they relocated to Cleveland several years ago and after getting to know them, as well as Brian, I can see how this trio along with immense help from individuals, the City of Cleveland, various economic development partnerships, etc., were successful in their quest.

On Behalf of Greater Clevelanders, my sincere congratulations and appreciation to Doug, Jeff, Brian and everyone involved in this effort. Cleveland has a wealth of cultural and outdoor venues to showcase and I can't wait for the world to see the world-class cultural institutions, some of the best outdoor recreational options, as well as host of other things to do around the Greater Cleveland and Akron Ohio area.