Why Expand

  • Lack of capacity is threatening future business
    • 56% may go elsewhere because of space and functionality needs 1
  • Lack of capacity is interfering with growth opportunities
    • 31 different events unable to meet in St Cloud because the Center was booked (January 2004 – August 2005) 2
  • Expansion brings opportunity
    • 11% of existing shows require more than 40,000 square feet 3
    • 21% prefer more than 40,000 s.f. 3
  • Regional impact
  • Expansion of the Civic Center generates $32.4 million annually and 270 new jobs
  • We’re ready to break ground

*Source: 1. CSL Study  2. St. Cloud Convention & Visitors Bureau  3. CSL Study