COMPANYHISTORIES
NAIC 71131

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (pt)

How the companies in this industry began, and the forces that shaped them.

21companies1868–1998founding years21still active0no longer operating
§ 01

The industry over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironmentHistory
FoundedThe All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
1868
FoundedManchester United Football Club plc
1878
FoundedSocietà Sportiva Lazio SpA
1900
FoundedThe Athletics Investment Group
1901
1903
TechnologyThe Wright brothers achieve powered flight.
1914
EconomyWorld War I begins; global trade reorders.
FoundedThe Professional Golfers' Association of America
1916
FoundedFeld Entertainment, Inc.
1932
FoundedWashington Football, Inc.
1937
1939
EconomyWorld War II begins; wartime production surges.
1945
EconomyThe war ends; a long global expansion begins.
FoundedCalifornia Sports, Inc.
1947
TechnologyThe transistor is invented.
FoundedLincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
1956
1958
TechnologyThe integrated circuit is demonstrated.
1962
EnvironmentSilent Spring launches the modern environmental movement.
FoundedNicklaus Companies
1970
FoundedJazz Basketball Investors, Inc.
1974
1975
TechnologyThe personal-computer era begins.
1981
TechnologyThe IBM PC launches and sets a standard.
1984
TechnologyApple ships the Macintosh; the GUI era begins.
FoundedThe Heat Group
1987
1989
HistoryThe Berlin Wall falls; global markets open up.
1991
TechnologyThe World Wide Web is released to the public.
FoundedHOB Entertainment, Inc.FoundedMashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc.
1992
1993
TechnologyThe Mosaic browser brings the web to everyone.
FoundedMohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
1995
TechnologyWindows 95 launches; the internet goes mainstream.
FoundedBoca Resorts, Inc.
1996
FoundedAston Villa plcFoundedSFX Entertainment, Inc.
1997
EnvironmentThe Kyoto Protocol sets the first climate targets.
2004
TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 take hold.
2007
TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.
2010
TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.
2015
EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.
2020
EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.
2022
EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.
2023
TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.
§ 02

The companies

Stoll-Moss Theatres Ltd. →
Active · United Kingdom
With roots dating back to the late 19th century, Stoll-Moss Theatres Ltd.
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club →
Active · founded 1868 · United Kingdom
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (the AELTC) has overseen the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the world's…
Manchester United Football Club plc →
Active · founded 1878 · United Kingdom
Manchester United Football Club plc has earned a reputation as England's most financially successful football team.
Società Sportiva Lazio SpA →
Active · founded 1900 · Italy
Società Sportiva Lazio SpA (SS Lazio) is the corporation behind one of Italy's oldest soccer teams, the first Italian…
The Athletics Investment Group →
Active · founded 1901
The Athletics Investment Group owns the Oakland Athletics franchise, one of the most storied and controversial teams in…
The Professional Golfers' Association of America →
Active · founded 1916
The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America is an organization that trains, certifies, and advocates for…
Feld Entertainment, Inc. →
Active · founded 1932
Feld Entertainment, Inc., formerly Irvin Feld & Kenneth Feld Productions, Inc., is one of the foremost live…
Washington Football, Inc. →
Active · founded 1937
Washington Football, Inc.
California Sports, Inc. →
Active · founded 1947
California Sports, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. →
Active · founded 1956
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
New Orleans Saints LP →
Active · founded 1966
The New Orleans Saints LP, a professional football franchise, came into existence in 1966, when the National Football…
Nicklaus Companies →
Active · founded 1970
Nicklaus Companies is a conglomerate of golf-related businesses run and owned by golfer Jack Nicklaus and his family.
Jazz Basketball Investors, Inc. →
Active · founded 1974
Jazz Basketball Investors, Inc., owns the Utah Jazz, one of the most successful franchises in the National Basketball…
The Heat Group →
Active · founded 1987
Originally formed to bring a National Basketball Association franchise to Miami, Florida, The Heat Group has evolved…
HOB Entertainment, Inc. →
Active · founded 1992
HOB Entertainment, Inc.
Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc. →
Active · founded 1992
Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority →
Active · founded 1995
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority operates the Mohegan Sun casino for the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut.
Boca Resorts, Inc. →
Active · founded 1996
Boca Resorts Inc.
Aston Villa plc →
Active · founded 1997 · United Kingdom
Aston Villa plc is the publicly listed company governing the activities of England's Aston Villa Football Club and the…
SFX Entertainment, Inc. →
Active · founded 1997
SFX Entertainment, Inc.
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. →
Active · founded 1998 · Canada
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
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