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Arison's Influence
Winning an NBA Championship can help boost your profile off the court, too.
Heat owner Micky Arison debuted at No. 38 on the SportsBusiness Journal’s list of “50 Most Influential People in Sport Business.” Arison, who is chairman of Carnival Corp., has been the chairman of the NBA Board of Governors since October 2005 and has gained the respect of fellow owners and is close with NBA Commissioner David Stern, who is No. 2 on the journal’s list.
“Few garner as much respect as Arison does within the league. His behind-the-scenes style and penchant for privacy as board of governors chairman plays well with his fellow owners, and especially does with Commissioner David Stern,” according to the journal article. “The Carnival Cruise Line chairman is seen as one of the shrewdest business minds in the league, and his expertise will be a valuable resource for Stern & Co. when it comes to many of the league’s upcoming issues, such as a new television agreement, the league’s digital media strategy and a revenue-sharing issue that’s beginning to surface as small-market owners look for their fair share.”
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks who Arison’s team knocked off in the 2006 NBA Finals, is No. 35 -- down a spot from last year. Atop the list is ESPN/ABC Sports President George Bodenheimer.
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
The Miami Hoops Gear store at AmericanAirlines Arena is selling Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O’Neal wristbands for $3 each with the proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The two Heat stars are among 17 NBA players and legends featured in the program, which also includes Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James, New Jersey Nets Jason Kid and Vince Carter and Basketball Hall of Famers Jerry West and Kareem Abdul Jabaar.
Comments
It is sad that bad business gathers the most headlines, when good businesss goes sadly unnoticed. Yet, the redemptive power of America can be found in the entrepreneural spirit of the individual. Good business attracts good business partners.
As Walter Huston said in "Treasure of the Sierra Madre," - one has to give back to the mountain. Good business supports the community that is not necesarily profit motivated.
The wrist bands are a cool way to raise money for an important cause. However one little partenership between the Miami Dolphin organization and the Broward County Library Foundation reveals that a little good will goes a long way.
In the last two weeks, Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders Cara, Adriana and TD the mascot, helped deliever over 800 Books'n'Bears to children in South Florida. Entertained by Suzy Hammer, this charitiable partnership is an example of what this season is all about. To find out more about Books'n'Bears check out -
http://www.broward.org/library/foundation_welcome.htm
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Cinema Dave | December 22, 2006 8:25 AM