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The NHL #StadiumSeries in Raleigh is projected to generate $12.4 million in total economic impact for the region, according to a study by Visit Raleigh. This estimate is for the game only. A post-event economic impact report will include the game and all surrounding events. pic.twitter.com/NAK4yLfWqY

— Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (@raleighncsports) February 6, 2023

Ah yes, the old "This event will bring X dollars to our city" argument. Congratulations, accountant in Neuse, you get $8.50 because of the Stadium Series! And you, assistant Manager of the Cary Lowe's, what are you going to be doing with your $8.50? Of course, even though that is how it is sold in spirit, we know that the money will be pumped into Raleigh hotels and restaurants near the stadium and even then, it will probably filter up through the corporate ownership of those various chains, and not back into the city of Raleigh. Really, what most people in Raleigh will get out of this is a couple of days of particularly shitty traffic. On the plus side, thse impact studies usually are put into place to sell the public on building a new stadium or arena, and investing in the infrastructure that goes into it. At least this doesn't cost anybody anything, save for a few extra minutes on I-440 trying to get to the Morgans' for their friggin' dinner party..