Downtown Cleveland Alliance Update With CEO Michael Deemer - 2-23-22

Michael Deemer, President & CEO from The Downtown Cleveland Alliance spoke to Bill about how did the NBA All Star Game impact Downtown Cleveland - when events of this kind take place in Downtown, how does that impact the business economy?

Coming off a big weekend for Downtown Cleveland, how did the NBA All Star Game impact Downtown Cleveland? 

  • Continues to build on track record for hosting large-scale events- 2021 NFL Draft, 2019 MLB All Star, 2016 RNC
  • NBA estimated $100 economic impact for Cleveland economy
  • Boost for retail and hotel market- Downtown was packed
  • Great national televised coverage- NBA tip off from Rock Hall. Live shots of Downtown Cleveland/ national stage

When events of this kind take place in Downtown, how does that impact the business economy? 

  • Talked about the economic boost
  • Several businesses opened prior to the NBA ASG- Filter (Warehouse), House of Creole, The Fruit Stand (Playhouse square), Indie E. 4th
  • Pop up retail in vacant storefronts- Akron based Kicks Lounge in former Geiger’s location- Hank Willis Thomas activation in the Caxton Building 
  • Tower City was packed- The Real Black Friday brought 200 Black businesses to Downtown Cleveland 
  • February is usually when we see lower foot traffic impacting businesses 
  • NBA ASG and weekend provided significant boost for local retailers 
  • DCA ambassadors worked hard throughout the weekend working hand in hand with law enforcement, prior to the event clearing sidewalks- shout out to the Ambassadors for their work to improve the pedestrian experience for our tourists this past weekend
  • Hydration Spark- Grand opening, Feb, 24th- The Athlon at the CAC- New business opening. 
  • Great energy coming off ASW

For more information or if you’re interested in relocating or expanding into Downtown, visit Downtowncleveland.com 


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