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Entrepreneur pitches youth sports complex to Blackford County council, seeks study and data-sharing
Summary
A local proponent outlined plans for an eight-field youth sports complex and presented national and regional economic-impact examples; presenters asked the council to consider a public-private partnership and to receive supporting data for further study.
A pair of local proponents presented plans for a multi-field youth sports complex to the Blackford County Council on Jan. 7, arguing the facility could generate sustained local revenue, jobs and demand for lodging and retail.
Justin Mitchell introduced the proposal and cited economic examples from other Indiana facilities, including Championship Park in Kokomo and Brandon Park in Westfield, which the presenters said…
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