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Originally Posted by Mike B.  Total cost of the SEC: Not to exceed $33,730,000 After interest is applied the cost will exceed $55,000,000.
The SEC is just what we need. Another big building setting empty in Dodge City. The SEC would have approx. 4300 seats, twice the size of our Civic Center, which we don't (can't) fill now.
By the way, just what attraction would fill, or even partially fill, a 4300 seat building? What show or event could we bring to Dodge that we could not use the Civic Center, Rodeo grounds or DCRP? |
It's not a matter of can't fill the civic center, it is a matter of no promotion for things that come to it. Things that could sell more tickets won't come to the civic center because a promoter that knows what he is doing doesn't have the opportunity to sell enough seats to make his money back with a reasonable return. So, they don't even consider coming to Dodge City. With the space to have 4300 fixed seats and additional movable seats they will bring bigger and better shows to Dodge City. Also, with the casino in Dodge City, the SEC will be a great addition because people can have a reason to come to Dodge City. They can spend some time in the casino and catch a concert or show at the SEC.