A proposed sports and entertainment complex in Helena could bring in more than $26 million and 97,000 overnight visitors annually to the area, support 330 jobs and generate $12.9 million in income yearly, according to a feasibility study prepared for a nonprofit group supporting the project.
The 25-page report prepared for the Helena Regional Sports Association (HRSA) by Highland Economics evaluates the economic benefits of the proposed ARC Sporting and Events Complex at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.
Kelly Posewitz, executive director of the HRSA, spoke briefly about the report Tuesday during the public comment portion of the Lewis and Clark County Commissioners meeting, noting they had been sent a copy of it earlier.
“As you can see, the conclusions are very positive,” she said. She said they got comment last year from the public and stakeholders about the project, which impacted its design and goals. And they used some that comment.
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