Houston First estimates a $12 to 14 million economic impact per home game during this year’s World Series. Click here to read the story at khou.com. Discussion Questions: What is economic impact? What is an economic impact study? When are economic impact studies conducted? What are direct effects from an
Led by the eye-popping $7 billion Golden State Warriors, the average NBA team is now worth $2.86 billion, 15% more than a year ago, an impressive feat considering the stock market is down more than 15% over the same span. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
The Chicago Bears offered up the first look at their conceptual plans for their potential new home in Arlington Heights, releasing a letter to residents ahead of a community meeting to discuss their massive design. Click here to read the story at nbcchicago.com. Discussion Questions: As it relates to the
For the first time since 1984, the Denver Broncos are going to have a new owner. The Broncos announced on Tuesday night that they have entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the Walton-Penner family to acquire the team. Click here to read the story at cbssports.com. Discussion Questions: How are franchise values
No one knows how many people will be in town this week when NFL draft festivities begin Thursday. But it will be a lot — almost certainly a record-breaking number — and the economic impact is expected to shatter all Las Vegas and NFL standards for a special event. Click
What happens here, only happens here’, reads the new slogan of the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world. Introduced two years ago to replace Las Vegas’ iconic former motto – ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ – the city’s mantra is emblematic of its evolution; a transformation not just
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards, originally scheduled for January 31 but postponed amid the Omicron surge, is finally set to take place this Sunday in Las Vegas. Click here to read the story at finance.yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: Why were the Grammys postponed? How might that postponement impact the Grammys? Why
Local businesses, fans, and part-time stadium workers are fearing disputes between Major League Baseball players and team owners will get in the way of the much-anticipated spring training games. Click here to read the story at wfla.com. Discussion Questions: What is revenue? What is an expense? What is profit? What must happen
The NBA has unveiled the design for its 2022 All-Star game court in Cleveland and will debut a series of NFTs to commemorate the city and the state of Ohio’s history in the NBA. Fans can scan QR codes found at various locations across downtown Cleveland to register and gain
The Buffalo Bills are seeking a new $1.3 billion National Football League stadium. The Chicago Bears are spending $197 million to acquire land that could eventually be their new home. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What are the different ways stadiums are typically financed? In your opinion,