CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls (NYSE: JCI) and Hall of Fame Village LLC (a
partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Industrial
Realty Group) have entered into a historic 18-year agreement to
create the first sports and entertainment "smart city" that will
carry the name Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. For the
Hall of Fame and Johnson Controls, this agreement represents shared
values of honoring the past and building a future driven by
innovation and creating comfort for everyone who comes to the
Village to honor the legends who have played the game.
"This is an extraordinary partnership between esteemed partners
that celebrates excellence everywhere. Johnson Controls and the
Hall of Fame share strong values and a vision of improving others'
lives and making the world a better place," Pro Football Hall of
Fame President David Baker stated.
"This historic agreement will ensure that the Johnson Controls Hall
of Fame Village will be the first 'smart' sports and entertainment
city and will serve to inspire generations of fans as a showcase
for state-of-the-art technology products and services to deliver
world-class fan experiences."
Under the terms of the deal, Johnson Controls will become the
"Official Smart City Partner" of Hall of Fame Village, which
includes venues such as a virtual reality, state-of-art Johnson
Controls Hall of Fame Experience. Additionally, the company will
also be the presenting sponsor for the annual celebration in
Canton each summer that will be
known as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by
Johnson Controls.
A professional services contract calls for Johnson Controls'
products, services and solutions used within the Hall of Fame
Village including the museum. This will provide for the creation of
a showcase "smart city" with the company providing its building
management systems, HVAC equipment, fire and security systems and
other technologies that will assure world-class environments and
yield significant operational cost savings over the life of the
agreement.
"Our innovative, integrated, technologies will provide the right
combination of safety and security at the Johnson Controls Hall of
Fame Village in an environment that demonstrates how we connect
'cities' that run smartly and reliably," said Kim Metcalf-Kupres, vice president and chief
marketing officer, Johnson Controls. "We are proud to celebrate the
greats of the game who are enshrined in the Hall of Fame and create
a winning experience for visiting fans."
Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is the largest project
currently under construction in Ohio and will be a top tourist destination for
millions of visitors per year. It is projected to bring
$15.3 billion dollars in economic
impact to the region in its first 25 years as it transforms the Pro
Football Hall of Fame's campus to impact the lives of people by
focusing on programming rooted in values learned from the game of
football – commitment, integrity, courage, respect and
excellence.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is an independent 501 (c)(3)
not-for-profit institution. The NFL Hall of Fame Committee is
chaired by Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager
Jerry Jones and provides guidance
and leadership to the Hall of Fame with a focus on the Hall's
Mission to "Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History,
Promote its Values & Celebration Excellence EVERYWHERE."
"Today's announcement is a terrific day for the Pro Football
Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame's growth is great for this game and
the millions of fans who love it. I'm thrilled that a company like
Johnson Controls chose to be part of this very special project
taking shape in Canton," stated
Jones.
"This is one of the most outstanding projects with which IRG has
ever been involved. We are very excited to join forces with a
distinguished and innovative company like Johnson Controls to
create the first-ever state-of-the-art and world class sports and
entertainment 'smart city' around America's most passionate sport,"
Stuart Lichter, president and
chairman of the board for Industrial Realty Group said.
In addition to the naming rights of the Village, Johnson
Controls also receives the entitlement to The Johnson Controls Hall
of Fame Experience, one of the nine landmark components being
developed within Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. The
estimated $120 million
state-of-the-art virtual reality amusement park experience is set
to open in early 2019.
"This partnership for the first-ever sports and entertainment
'smart' city is historic and far reaching. Johnson Controls'
commitment to Hall of Fame Village will not only have a positive
impact on our project, but on our community and region, as well as
the game," commented Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees
Chairman Randy Hunt.
The agreement ranks in the top 80 percentile of sports naming
rights deals and is the largest ever for the market size.
Johnson Controls retained IdeaQuest, Ramsey, N.J., led by Founder & President,
Eric Bechtel to help establish and
activate this monumental partnership. The Hall of Fame retained
Premier Ventures, Los Angeles,
Calif., to advise them on various activities within the
nearly $600 million Johnson Controls
Hall of Fame Village development project including the negotiations
related to this agreement led by Jeff
Marks, president and co-founder. In addition, TSAV, a global
technology consulting and integration firm, was retained to provide
guidance and leadership regarding technology systems integration
& realization of the overall vision for a first of its kind
connected sports & entertainment smart city.
The completion of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village in 2019
coincides with the NFL's 100th season and subsequent Centennial
celebration in 2020. Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village will be
an anchor of the league's celebration.
ABOUT JOHNSON CONTROLS
Johnson Controls is a global
diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide
range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 135,000
employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions,
integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation
systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of
smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability
dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first
electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers
win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through
strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. For
additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com
or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.
ABOUT JOHNSON CONTROLS HALL OF FAME VILLAGE
Hall of
Fame Village, LLC is a partnership between the Pro Football Hall of
Fame and Industrial Realty Group to develop Johnson Controls Hall
of Fame Village, a nearly $600
million mixed-use development in a 200-acre Tourism
Development District.
The not-for-profit Pro Football Hall of Fame is a shrine to the
game of football, the National Football League and an accredited
Museum, Library and Archival Research Center. It is a majestic
diamond at the heart of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame
Village. Other components of the
project include Tom Benson Hall
of Fame Stadium for sports
& entertainment; a Center for Performance
& Safety; The Center for EXCELLENCE
(for the training of performance
athletes, a Coaches University, an
Institute for the Integrity of
Officials and an Academy of Corporate
Excellence); a 1,400-seat Symphony
Hall; a football themed, Four-Star
Hotel & Conference Center; as
well as retail, restaurant, office
and residential support. There will also be a
place for fans to enjoy a permanent location for the Johnson
Controls Hall of Fame Experience. Legends Landing, a senior care
facility for retired Hall of Famers and members of the NFL's
Legends Community along with coaches, officials and administrators
will also be a part of Hall of Fame Village.
LIVE CONSTRUCTION CAM OF JOHNSON CONTROLS HALL
OF FAME VILLAGE
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PHOTOS
Images and renderings of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village may
be downloaded from the Hall of Fame's media site for editorial use
only. www.ProFootballHOF.com/media
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ABOUT INDUSTRIAL REALTY GROUP, LLC
IRG is a nationwide real estate development and investment firm
specializing in the acquisition, development and management of
commercial and industrial real estate throughout the United
States. IRG, through its affiliated partnerships and limited
liability companies, is among the country's largest owners of
commercial and industrial properties, operating a portfolio of more
than 120 properties in 28 states with approximately 100 million
square feet of rentable space. IRG is nationally recognized as a
leading force behind the adaptive reuse of commercial and
industrial real estate, solving some of America's most difficult
real estate challenges. Learn more at www.industrialrealtygroup.com
or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube.
ABOUT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Located in
Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of
the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor
the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values,
& Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.
Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to
Canton annually to experience
"The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!" that chronicles
America's most popular sport. Millions more are reached through the
Hall of Fame's hundreds of special events held annually outside
Canton and through the multiple
nationally broadcast programs focused on the selection of the
newest Class of Enshrinees.
Construction on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame
Village, a nearly $600 million
development project that includes nine main components, is under
way in Canton to transform the
Hall of Fame's campus.
For more information about the Pro Football Hall of Fame, please
visit ProFootballHOF.com; @ProFootballHOF on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram, and YouTube.
ABOUT IDEAQUEST LLC
IdeaQuest is a marketing solutions
company that assists brands and organizations in the ideation,
design, negotiation and implementation of innovative and enduring
marketing platforms. IdeaQuest specializes is brand strategy,
consulting, activation and business development in the sports,
entertainment, media and technology industries. IdeaQuest was
founded and is led by President Eric
Bechtel and is based in Ramsey,
NJ. Additional information is available
at www.ideaquest.net
ABOUT PREMIER VENTURES
Premier Ventures is a
recognized sports and entertainment advisory firm headquartered in
Southern California. The company is led by president and
co-founder Jeff Marks. Alan Rothenberg and Randy Bernstein serve as
co-chairmen/founders.
ABOUT TSAV
Technical Services is a global technology
consulting & systems integration firm specializing in
maximizing return on investment in connected smart city, sports
& entertainment, government, & education projects.
Recognized as industry leaders, TSAV facilitates design efficiency,
execution, and partnerships through innovation. TSAV was founded by
Peter Dugas & is based in the
Southeastern US.
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CONTACTS
Fraser
Engerman, Director, Global Media Relations
Johnson Controls
fraser.engerman@jci.com; 414-524-2733
Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff &
Vice President of Communications
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pete.Fierle@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3622
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