A report suggests that the NHL’s Stadium Series hosted in Raleigh last month had a considerable positive impact on the city’s economy.
Disclosed by Visit Raleigh, the publication indicates that the ice hockey game played outdoors at Carter-Finely Stadium between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals resulted in a total economic impact of $13.6m.
Mike Forman, the chief marketing officer for the Hurricanes, took to the time thank all the people who made this happen with a statement where he said:
"We could not be prouder of the efforts of so many people in putting on an unforgettable week and weekend in Raleigh. The Carolina Hurricanes brand was on full display to national and global audiences to rave reviews from those who attended the week's events or tuned in from afar.”
The figures reveal that the entire weekend resulted in an economic impact of $20.1m. The aforementioned figure encompasses the earnings from the outdoor hockey game, which occurred on a Saturday, February 18, along with other associated events like the Hurricanes FanFest, Hootie & the Blowfish concert, and the official fan festival held on the same day. It also factors in the revenue generated from the men's basketball game held between North Carolina and N.C. State on the following Sunday at the nearby PNC Arena.
When cities are ready to host high-profile events like these, they often prepare by arranging flyer and poster printing to promote what is going on.
