COMPANY·HISTORIES
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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities

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

16companies1868–1997founding years16still active0no longer operating
§ 01

The industry over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironmentHistory
FoundedThe All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet ClubFoundedThe All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
1868
FoundedSocietà Sportiva Lazio SpAFoundedSocietà Sportiva Lazio SpA
1900
1903
TechnologyThe Wright brothers achieve powered flight.
1914
EconomyWorld War I begins; global trade reorders.
FoundedThe Professional Golfers' Association of AmericaFoundedThe Professional Golfers' Association of America
1916
1929
EconomyThe stock market crashes; the Great Depression spreads worldwide.
1939
EconomyWorld War II begins; wartime production surges.
1945
EconomyThe war ends; a long global expansion begins.
1947
TechnologyThe transistor is invented.
1958
TechnologyThe integrated circuit is demonstrated.
1962
EnvironmentSilent Spring launches the modern environmental movement.
1971
EconomyThe dollar leaves the gold standard; currencies float.
1973
EconomyThe OPEC oil embargo triggers a global shock.
1975
TechnologyThe personal-computer era begins.
1979
EconomyA second oil crisis drives inflation higher worldwide.
1981
TechnologyThe IBM PC launches and sets a standard.
1984
TechnologyApple ships the Macintosh; the GUI era begins.
FoundedThe Heat GroupFoundedThe Heat Group
1987
EconomyBlack Monday: markets fall sharply around the world.
1989
HistoryThe Berlin Wall falls; global markets open up.
1991
TechnologyThe World Wide Web is released to the public.
FoundedMashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc.FoundedMashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc.
1992
1993
TechnologyThe Mosaic browser brings the web to everyone.
FoundedMohegan Tribal Gaming AuthorityFoundedMohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
1995
TechnologyWindows 95 launches; the internet goes mainstream.
FoundedBoca Resorts, Inc.FoundedBoca Resorts, Inc.
1996
FoundedAston Villa plcFoundedAston Villa plc
1997
EconomyThe Asian financial crisis rattles global markets.
EnvironmentThe Kyoto Protocol sets the first climate targets.
2000
EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.
2004
TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 take hold.
2007
TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.
2008
EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit worldwide.
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

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…
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…
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…
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 Professional Golfers' Association of America →
Active · founded 1916
The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America is an organization that trains, certifies, and advocates for…
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…
The Heat Group →
Active · founded 1987
Originally formed to bring a National Basketball Association franchise to Miami, Florida, The Heat Group has evolved…
The Heat Group →
Active · founded 1987
Originally formed to bring a National Basketball Association franchise to Miami, Florida, The Heat Group has evolved…
Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise Inc. →
Active · founded 1992
Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise 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.
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.
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…
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…
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