Football fans are descending on Canton for Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrations. Many expect this year’s events to yield massive crowds and pour tens of millions of dollars into the local economy.
“The NFL was founded just a few blocks away from here in Canton, Ohio,” explained Jeff Dafler, the vice president of economic development for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
He explained during the two weeks of events surrounding the enshrinement ceremony, visitors spend an annual $40 million on lodging, restaurants and retail and more. On a state level, he estimated Hall of Fame activities generate at least $60 million in economic impact, including travel, vendors and professionals running the events.
“It’s very busy, and we have a lot of out-of-town people, which we welcome. But it is exciting, especially for me because, as you can see, I’m a number one Cleveland Browns fan," said fan Gwen Mitchell, wearing a #73 Joe Thomas football jersey. He said early August has been the busiest time of year for the three-year-old location, with thousands of people frequenting downtown bars and restaurants around the Hall of Fame.The downtown location of the popular local bar is part of a recent investment in the city center. Likewise, shops, restaurants and attractions at the Hall of Fame Village adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame have added new life to the northwest corner of the city.
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