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NEWS: Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center Gets General Manager

Plus, proposed logo and new website, 30 contracts score $355K, building 60% complete

Williamsburg Independent
Jun 10, 2025
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A rendering of the Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center currently under construction and expected to open in mid-2026. (George Arbogust, Williamsburg Independent)

The Board of Directors of the Historic Triangle Facilities Authority (HTRFA) will welcome a new General Manager for the $80M Greater Williamsburg Sports and Entertainment Center (GWSEC) at their regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow. A presentation expected to be given to the Board indicates that Ben Hardouin will take over managing the facility, bringing what is described as “over 30 years of high-level executive leadership experience in the health, fitness, and recreational industry.”

Also on the meeting agenda are updates from the operator and builder of the facility. The meeting will take place at 3PM on June 11, 2025 at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St and can also be watched live on the City’s website through the meeting agenda page.

HTRFA was created as a collaboration between Williamsburg, James City Coun…

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