Queen City Sportsplex Honored with 2025 Evendale Business/Industrial Partnership of the Year

Evendale, OH — Queen City Sportsplex has been named the 2025 Business/Industrial Partnership of the Year by the Evendale Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented during the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner & Celebration, recognizes Queen City Sportsplex and Nederlander Entertainment for their outstanding collaboration with the Village of Evendale and their continued contributions to the local business community.

The Evendale Chamber of Commerce represents more than 100 businesses across the greater Cincinnati area. Its highest honor, the Business/Industrial Partnership of the Year, celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional investment, partnership, and community impact.

“It has been a pleasure working with the Village of Evendale and the Chamber of Commerce,” said Kristin Ropp, Vice President and General Manager of the Cincinnati Cyclones. “Their unwavering support and appreciation for our investment in Queen City Sportsplex reflect their deep commitment to the growth and success of the Village of Evendale.”

Queen City Sportsplex serves as the practice home of the Cincinnati Cyclones and the home base of the Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones, a youth hockey program dedicated to developing the sport throughout the region. Nederlander Entertainment’s recent $15 million investment in the facility includes the addition of a third sheet of ice, renovated team locker rooms, a new mezzanine with viewing areas, bars and communal spaces, a new roof, and a refreshed exterior façade—enhancing the experience for athletes, families, and visitors alike.

About Queen City Sportsplex

Queen City Sportsplex is a premier multi-use facility located in Evendale, Ohio, serving as the training home of the Cincinnati Cyclones and the hub for the Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones youth hockey program. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality sports experiences for players and fans of all ages and skill levels.

About Nederlander Entertainment

Nederlander Entertainment is a leader in live event management, venue operations, and entertainment investment across the United States. Locally, Nederlander Entertainment owns and operates Heritage Bank Center and the Cincinnati Cyclones while programming entertainment at local Cincinnati venues. Best known for their impact on Broadway, Nederlander continues to shape the entertainment space.