New Mexico Rejects Stadium
Posted by Staff Writer on 11/4/2021 to
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New Mexico Rejects Stadium
Soccer Club Rethinks Area
IncSmart New Mexico (Small Business and Startups) - Albuquerque residents reject a $50 million dollar bond proposal for a downtown stadium. The The Mexico United Soccer Club, will resubmit with another location.
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Big Bucks for Wisconsin
Posted by Staff Writer on 9/30/2021 to
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Big Bucks for Wisconsin
Milwaukee Bucks Rains Money
IncSmart Wisconsin (Small Business and Startups) - The championship finals with the NBA was a welcome relief both financially and mentally for the city of Milwaukee. The monetary impact from the games during the COVID pandemic was fantastic for the struggling business community.
Ironman Moves to Utah
Posted by Staff Writer on 9/25/2021 to
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Ironman Moves to Utah
World Champion 2021
Colorado Stays Indoors
Posted by Staff Writer on 9/19/2020 to
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Colorado Stays Indoors
Outdoor Fitness Suffers
IncSmart Colorado (Small Business and Startups) - Colorado fitness business suffers from California fires. Colorado air is considered unhealthy and hazardous to breath. The Front Range, especially the cities of Denver, Fr. Collins and Greely are dangerous according to the National Weather Service and the Colorado Department of Public Health. Residents along Interstate 25 should not leave their homes.
Nevada Opens Minor League Ball Park
Posted by Staff Writer on 4/25/2019 to
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Nevada Opens Minor League Ball Park
Oakland A's Minor Team In Las Vegas
IncSmart Nevada (Small Business and Startups) - Nevada opens $150 million Minor League ball park in Summerlin with free parking for fans. The new ball park is home of the Aviators, the Oakland As minor team. Las Vegas tourism official also anteed up $80 million dollars for the project. The ball park is within walking distance of the Red Rock Hotel and Casino.
Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting
Posted by Staff Writer on 6/6/2018 to
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Delaware Legalizes Sports Betting
Three Casinos Taking Wagers
IncSmart Delaware (Small Business and Startups) - Delaware legalizes sports betting. This is the second state after Nevada to open the doors for sports betting. Bets can be placed in Delaware at all three casinos - Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, and Harrington Raceway and Casino. In-game bets, wagers while the games are going on, are not permitted. Minimum straight up sports bets are $5 and parlays start at $2.
New Jersey to Start Sports Betting
Posted by Staff Writer on 5/15/2018 to
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New Jersey to Start Sports Betting
Monmouth Park First Location
IncSmart New Jersey (Small Business and Startups) - New Jersey to start sports betting. After Monday's Supreme Court opinion repealed the 25 year old Federal law that prohibits sports betting outside of Nevada, New Jersey is making plans. Watching sports in casinos and ball parks, have a new twist. Betting will also include sports fantasy internet sites.
Washington Bids For NHL Franchise
Posted by Staff Writer on 12/18/2017 to
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Washington Bids For NHL Franchise
Seattle Expansion Plans
IncSmart Washington (Small Business and Startups) - Seattle Washington bids for NHL expansion plans. The price tag for the expansion is $650 million. This is a 30% increase of the $500 million paid by the Vegas Golden Knights franchise in 2016. The delay for the NHL choosing Seattle as an expansion team are the delays of the environmental impact statement being prepared for KeyArena. If the report is released by October and the renovations begin, the league will reward the city a team.
Sacramento California Bids For Soccer Franchise
Posted by Staff Writer on 12/8/2017 to
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Sacramento California Bids For Soccer Franchise
Development of River District
IncSmart California (Small Business and Startups) - Sacramento is getting closer to becoming the next city with a professional soccer team. Sacramento will make it's presentation in New York on December 14 in front of the MLS Commissioner. They are one of four cities still in the running for the franchise. Sacramento and Nashville are the two favorites. The plans include a market overview and detailed plans for the 20,000 seat downtown stadium.
Utah Eyes 2026 Olympic Venue
Posted by Staff Writer on 12/4/2017 to
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Utah Eyes 2026 Olympic Venue
Will Salt Lake City Make Bid for Winter Olympics
IncSmart Utah (Small Business and Startups) - Utah eyes the 2026 Winter Olympics. Utah ski officials kick off the new season hoping the city bids on another Winter Olympics. Ski venues are experiencing back to back record visitation and tourism numbers. The 14 Utah ski resorts are hoping to benefit form infrastructure improvements if the Olympic committee chooses Utah. Polls also show that percent of the states citizens, support bidding for another Salt Lake Olympics. Other American cities interested in hosting a Winter Games, include Denver and Reno-Tahoe.
Maine Outdoors Brands Boosts Sports Companies
Posted by Staff Writer on 11/23/2017 to
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Maine Outdoors Brands Boosts Sports Companies
The Great Outdoors in Maine
IncSmart Maine (Small Business and Startups) - Maine Outdoors Brands created to help Maine sports and out door companies. This business alliance was created to make America aware of the great outdoors in Maine, and its large outdoor recreation economy. They also hope to reach a younger workforce and to attract them to move to the state. The alliance has nearly 30 members. The outdoors industry is responsible for 76,000 Maine jobs. These jobs are paying $2.2 billion in wages creating $548 million in state and local taxes.
Construction Begins on Nevada Stadium
Posted by Staff Writer on 9/20/2017 to
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Construction Begins on Nevada Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium
IncSmart Nevada (Small Business and Startups) - Construction is slowly starting at the site for the Las Vegas Raiders new stadium. Construction crews were at the location on Monday. They are prepping the 62 acres for predevelopment work expected to begin in December. The site of the 65,0000 seat domed football stadium is as Interstate 15 and Russell Road. The $1.9 billion project, is between Russell and Hacienda Avenue and between Dean Martin Drive and Polaris Avenue, west of I-15.
New Life in Michigan Dead Zone
Posted by Staff Writer on 8/31/2017 to
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New Life in Michigan Dead Zone
New Home for Red Wings and Pistons
IncSmart Michigan (Small Business and Startups) - New life so coming to the Michigan dead Zone. The 50 block development called District Detroit is coming alive with new investments. The Ilitch family plans to invest over $200 million in private funds for a new $863 million arena. The arena will be in exchange for public dollars. The family owns the Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers, and Little Caesars Pizza. A hotel is also on the planning table.
Missouri Ice Rink Complex
Posted by Staff Writer on 8/24/2017 to
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Missouri Ice Rink Complex
Creve Coeur Lake Park Awaits National Park Service Waiver
IncSmart Missouri (Small Business and Startups) - A new multimillion dollar ice rink complex is awaiting approval form the National Park Service. The new center will serve as a practice facility for the St. Louis Blues, and local St Louis residents youth and amateur hockey organizations. The new center will be built at Creve Coeur Lake Park. Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is a 2,145-acre St. Louis County park located in Maryland Heights, north east of St. Louis on the Missouri River.
