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Executive Summary: FINAL Economic Impact Study

Through a CORA request, Greeley Forward obtained the final draft of the Economic Impact Study on Cascadia’s financial impact on Greeley. In its final form, the study projects approximately $2.93 billion – or an upward adjustment of approximately $100 million over the draft study – in combined economic impact. The final draft takes into account the 40-year lease with the Colorado Eagles, as well as the Mattel-branded water park.

The study was performed by Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA), a nationally recognized hospitality consulting firm providing appraisals, feasibility studies, and economic impact analyses for hotels, resorts, waterparks, and other leisure real estate.

FINAL Economic Impact Study for the Proposed Rocky Mountain Grand Resort and Cascadia Arena

Read the final draft of the Economic Impact Study prepared by Hotel & Leisure Advisors. The final draft is intended to accompany the final draft of the Market Feasibility Study.

FINAL Market Feasibility Study for the Proposed Rocky Mountain Grand Resort and Cascadia Arena

Read the final draft of the Market Feasibility Study prepared by Hotel & Leisure Advisors. The final draft is intended to accompany the final draft of the Economic Impact Study.

Executive Summary: DRAFT Cascadia Economic Impact Study

Through a CORA request, Greeley Forward obtained a draft Economic Impact Study on Cascadia’s financial impact on Greeley. Presented in draft format, this independent analysis projects Cascadia will deliver an overwhelming return on investment, with more than $2.9 billion in economic benefits in the first 10 years of operation, plus 4,000 new jobs created during construction.

The draft study was performed by Hotel & Leisure Advisors (H&LA), a nationally recognized hospitality consulting firm providing appraisals, feasibility studies, and economic impact analyses for hotels, resorts, waterparks, and other leisure real estate.

DRAFT Economic Impact Study for the Proposed Rocky Mountain Grand Resort and Cascadia Arena

Read the November 2025 draft Economic Impact Study prepared by Hotel & Leisure Advisors. The final draft will be presented to City Council on January 13, 2026, alongside the accompanying final draft of the Market Feasibility Study.

DRAFT Market Feasibility Study for the Proposed Rocky Mountain Grand Resort and Cascadia Arena

Read the November 2025 draft Market Feasibility Study prepared by Hotel & Leisure Advisors. The final draft will be presented to City Council on January 13, 2026, alongside the accompanying final draft of the Economic Impact Study.