(New York City) – New York is on the brink of transformation as the competition for new casino licenses heats up, fueling growth in the state’s entertainment and sports industries. With the meteoric rise of sports betting and the surging popularity of men’s and women’s sports, the demand for world-class entertainment districts is reshaping commercial real estate. These monumental public-private developments are more than just infrastructure; they are opportunities for local and U.S. domestic economic growth through small business contracting, meaningful job creation, and lasting community benefit investments—all centered around local content policy requirements.
Join us for an exciting exploration of taxpayer insights and public sentiment, where we’ll uncover opinions, attitudes, and perspectives that can empower developers to create projects that truly deliver for local communities. Powered by Local Content Insights, this event will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to maximize impact, secure public trust, and drive sustainable development. Don’t miss this must-attend experience!
FREE ONLINE-ONLY ADMISSION: If you are a small business/nonprofit supplier or job seeker looking to enter the casino, sports betting, and entertainment district industries, register for free to be notified of post-event opportunities
📍Venue: OPTO 35 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011 (Google Maps)
Format: Lunch, Learn and Networking
Attire: Business Casual
Transportation and Parking: From Penn Station: 8-minute drive, 12-minute train ride, 20-minute walk, or 6-minute bike ride. The nearest parking garage is located City Parking: 124 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011
Agenda:
- 12pm – 12:30pm: Meet and Greet / Welcome
- 12:30pm – 1:00pm: Local Content Insights: Casino Licenses, Sports Betting and Entertainment Districts Across New York State.
- 1:00pm – 1:15pm: Networking Break
- 1:15pm – 2:00pm: Speakers | Current and Proposed Projects
- Learn from community and business leaders about current and proposed casino, sports betting, and entertainment districts, as well as their local and domestic content efforts to expand small business contracting, job creation, and community benefit investments.
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Closing Remarks / Networking
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