119th Annual Conference Sessions: Economic Development

• Tue 1 July

  1 sessions

Sessions for Tuesday, July 1

• Tue 1 Jul 10:20 AM - Noon ET Room 147
  Economic Development

  Play Ball or Fair Game: Governments and Public Funding for Professional Sports Facilities

  Professional sports teams have potential to generate jobs and tax revenue, provide marketing and branding opportunities for the region, and provide recreational options. Teams also provide a unique opportunity to rally and unite a community in support of the home team. However, even the most loyal of fans can be split on the role of government and public funding for stadiums and arenas. Governments are often under pressure to contribute to the cost of construction, maintenance, and operations while also not being able to benefit from the majority of revenue the facilities generate. Stadium and arena projects can be extremely complex and controversial.

  

  

  

  

  Ms. Lisa Bradford, Sarah E. Brown, Erica S. Gilmore, Teresa T. Smith

  2 CPE credits

  Level: intermediate

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