Michael Erin is a former U.S. Armed Forces Captain and current chief of staff and director of operations for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Among other interests, Michael Erin is a fan of opera and theater. Hamilton, a sung-through hip-hop opera, became a Broadway hit in the past year, so much so that it set the record for most money earned in a single week. After pulling in $2.45 million the week prior, Hamilton's gate revenue for the week ending Nov. 27 was $3.3 million, breaking the record previously held by Wicked, which pulled in $3.2 million during a nine-performance week in 2013. The Tony Award-winning musical also broke the record for most expensive premium ticket offered by a Broadway box office by charging $988. By doing so, Hamilton needed only eight performances to reach the $3.3 million total. The previous ticket price high was held by Barry Manilow on Broadway, which charged $700 for premium tickets in 2013.
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A recipient of the Distinguished Military Graduate Award, Michael Erin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from the Virginia Military Institute in 2005. Michael Erin became the chief of staff and director of operations for The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance in 2014, two years after completing a 12-year career in the U.S. Armed Forces. Currently, he serves as associate consultant and partner for Progressive Management & Associates. Outside of work, he enjoys watching baseball, particularly his favorite team - the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs ended a 108-year championship drought in November, defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. The Cubs' Ben Zobrist, the eventual World Series MVP, and Miguel Montero drove in a pair of runs in the top of the 10th inning after the Indians scored three runs in the eighth inning to tie the game. Chicago had the longest standing championship drought in professional sports, and it was evident through the extended celebrations following the game and the millions of people who attended the team's championship parade. The November 4 parade began after a rally in Grant Park and stretched seven miles through downtown. The day was declared by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner as "World Champion Chicago Cubs Day" statewide. Obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Virginia Military Institute, Michael Erin served in the US Armed Forces - Army as a captain, and directed medical aid for more than 200 soldiers. As the director of operations and chief of staff at Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Michael Erin currently oversees the operations of the regional economic development company. As a baseball fan, Mr. Erin enjoys watching Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Chicago Cubs. Winning the National league (NL) Central Division, the Cubs accomplished this feat by having a good defense, good pitching, and claiming two NL’s Most Valuable Player candidates in Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant. Following are five specific moments in the 2016 season that helped the Cubs capture their first division title since ‘08. The return of Dexter Fowler on February 28th helped the Chicago Cubs regain their leadoff batter and allow Jason Heyward to return to right field. Willson Contreras’ debut at Wrigley Field on June 19th afforded the young catcher to stroke a two-run, pinch-hit homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 15 inning game on June 15th, defeating the Cincinnati Reds, saw three Chicago Cubs pitchers, Travis Wood, Spencer Patton, and Pedro Strop, all share time in the outfield. On June 27th, MLB history was made when Kris Bryant recorded two doubles, three home runs, six runs-batted-in, and scored four runs himself against Cincinnati. Finally, acquiring Aroldis Chapman on July 25th helped strengthened the Cubs’ bullpen with the addition of the 100 mph fastball pitcher. An experienced economic development professional, Michael Erin serves as global initiatives manager at Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. In his leisure time, Michael Erin enjoys traveling. He has visited various international destinations, including Beijing. Visitors to China experience a unique mix of old-world charm and modern comforts. The country’s capital, Beijing, is one of the most frequented destinations, and home to two highly significant landmarks--the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Originally built in the 15th century, the Forbidden City is an homage to the Chinese dynasties of old. Throughout its existence, it has been sacked and rebuilt on several occasions. While some of the older remnants remain, a good portion of the current architecture dates to the Qing Dynasty of the 18th century. The 250-acre former palace has more than 9,000 rooms. In more modern times, Tiananmen Square has been the center of both pride and tragedy for the Chinese. Democratic protests in 1989 were ultimately quelled in the square, and that moment is considered by historians to be one of the most significant in the nation’s history. It’s here that Chairman Mao originally established the People’s Republic of China in 1949 as well. Today, troops perform drills on a regular basis in the square--a place that is still very much indicative of the heart of the city, if not the country. Former US Army Captain Michael Erin currently serves as the vice president of development at The Economic Club of Las Vegas. Away from his professional life, Michael Erin enjoys watching Major League Baseball, and his favorite team is the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs have acquired star closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Yankees, sending Rashad Crawford, Adam Warren, Billy McKinney and Gleyber Torres--all minor league prospects--back in return. The 28-year-old Chapman is one of the more prominent names that has been floating around the trading block according to MLB analysts. Media reports indicate that the Yankees were shopping the reliever around to the Nationals, Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs, with Chicago ultimately coming away with the deal. Since returning from an early season suspension, Chapman has been a force in the bullpen, posting a 2.01 ERA and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.5 to 1, saving 20 games, and averaging 13 strikeouts per nine innings. By acquiring Chapman, the Cubs solidify their late-game pitching, hoping that this will be the final piece in the team’s effort to produce a championship for long-suffering Cubs fans. Prior to his current role as principal with PacificRock, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Erin served as chief of staff and director of operations for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, an organization focused on regional development for southern Nevada. Active in his professional community, Michael Erin is also a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The nonprofit IEDC is a membership organization that caters to the economic development profession and is the largest organization of its kind in the world. Its 4,500-plus members have far-ranging economic development experiences and hail from private, public, rural, urban, and international backgrounds. IEDC will hold its 2016 Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 25-28, 2016, which coincides with the organization’s 90th anniversary. The conference’s headquarters will be at the Westin Cleveland Downtown. The annual conference agenda will feature the emerging trends and best practices within the economic developer profession. Participants will also be apprised of Cleveland’s inspiring rebirth and the transhistorical narrative of Northern Ohio’s economy. Attendees will learn about Cleveland's adaptation to changing economic realities, the initiatives it undertook, and the lessons learned that participants can bring back with them. Invited speakers include Frank Jackson, a three-time mayor of Cleveland. Michael Erin is the manager of global initiatives for the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, where he helps promote economic development in Southern Nevada. Outside his professional life, Michael Erin is a fan of the Chicago Cubs. A recent valuation by Forbes shows that the Chicago Cubs franchise has increased by 22 percent in overall value from last year, making it the fifth most valuable team in professional baseball. In total, the Cubs boast a value of $2.2 billion. The club increased its revenue by 12 percent from the previous year, up to $340 million total. Beyond the revenue increase, the team adds to its worth from rights fees and the value of its brand. The Cubs’ sizable jump in value represents the best such performance of any baseball franchise in history. In more good news, the Cubs are also a World Series favorite this year after adding key free agents in the off-season. As the vice president of development for the Economic Club of Las Vegas, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting discussion of public policy and economics, Michael Erin leads the organization’s fundraising efforts. Also an avid baseball fan, Michael Erin lists the Chicago Cubs as his favorite major league team.
The 2015 major league baseball season saw the Cubs returning to relevance for the first time in years. Historically one of the least successful franchises in the league, the club won 97 games and made the playoffs as a wild card team, advancing to the National League championship series before losing to the New York Mets. One major reason for the club’s success was the historic performance of starting pitcher Jake Arrieta. During the second half of the season, Arrieta went a remarkable 12-1 while compiling a microscopic 0.75 ERA. He also pitched a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the playoffs, Arrieta continued his dominance with an outstanding performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the wild card game. Though the Cubs ultimately came up short in their quest to return to the World Series for the first time since 1945, Arrieta was awarded the 2015 Cy Young Award as the National League’s best pitcher. A local community leader, Michael Erin serves the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance as its global initiatives manager. In this role, Michael Erin networks with investors around the world, showcasing opportunities in the Las Vegas region. Global economic development is always changing. As the United States continues its economic recovery, here are three of the emerging trends. More and more people are working for themselves, either as consultants or contractors. Jobs are often outsourced by companies on a “1099” contract basis. Workforce studies for grant funding or private investment often depend on employment figures in a given area. However, 1099 contractors don’t appear in those records, which makes it increasingly difficult to get accurate statistics. Another trend is the rise of education and taxes as factors in determining economic investment. Gone are the days of a company simply considering location. In addition to that, investors are now looking for an educated workforce, quality of local public education, higher-education pipelines and tax incentives to determine where to site their operations. As for tax incentives, however, local community residents have become increasingly skeptical of such arrangements. Even good-faith deals can be met with backlash, which is why transparency is paramount. Local governments and investment groups need to make a joint committed effort to keep the public involved and informed about potential partnerships and tax-incentives. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Michael Erin serves as the vice president of development for the Economic Club of Las Vegas, a role he assumed in October 2015. He is also the principal of PacificRock, a limited liability company in Las Vegas. A former resident of Chicago, Michael Erin supports the Chicago Cubs and is an avid baseball fan. A recent New York Times article highlights the strengths of the Chicago Cubs this year, following up on an early prediction by sports experts that the Cubs were on their way to the World Series. So far the Cubs have the best record in baseball at 20-6 and hold the biggest division lead in the majors by six games. While this alone is impressive, even more significant is the fact that the Cubs are winning their games by such large margins. Recent games against the Pirates include victories like 6 to 2, 7 to 1, and 7 to 2. Even larger margins were seen in the games played against the Reds, with scores of 16 to 0 and 9 to 0. On the other hand, the Cubs’ few losses have been by one or two runs. What’s most important now for the Cubs is that they don’t lose their momentum. It is only May and injuries can drastically change the picture. However, Cub fans have a lot to cheer for as the team is looking stronger than it has in years. |
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