Kansas City Fed Highly Values Chappell Roan Downtown Shows

Allow us a quick 2025 double back thanks to recent data from a top ranking local financial resource. 

For those who don't know . . .

The KC Fed is part of a network of banks and they're BIGGER than the sketchy operation that holds the note on local homesteads . . . The Fed is a bank for banks and they determine how much the paper in the world's pockets is REALLY worth. 

Accordingly . . .

KC Fed perspective on local cultural events is not only curious but something worth taking a moment to try and understand.

First, let's get the mainstream numbers out of the way . . . Here's a summary quote for context.  

Missouri’s own Chappell Roan said she chose Kansas City because it’s where she saw her first concert, and each night around 30,000 fans came out to see her in action. Even the “Pink Pony Express” KC streetcars were wrapped in pink and blue on the outside with disco balls inside.

“Visit KC estimated the two combined Chappell concerts would result in an estimated $13.8 million in economic impact for the KC area,” said Makenzie Wolters, Visit KC’s communications manager. “That spending is a direct result of this event and goes into our local economy, supporting hotels, businesses, restaurants, etc.” 

However, there's more to the story . . . 

Here's the perspective from next level bankers . .  . 

"Jeremy Hill, Kansas City Fed assistant vice president and regional executive, said there is more than visitor spending to capture that overall economic picture. He said there are at least four broader factors to consider: global exposure, talent attraction, cultural capital and venue validation."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City Fed -- More than music: Chappell Roan concerts bring big returns to Kansas City economy . . . The significance extends beyond the estimated $13.8 million economic impact.

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