03-21-2018, 02:39 AM
(03-20-2018, 12:47 PM)Coke6pk Wrote:(03-20-2018, 08:44 AM)jeffster Wrote: For someone that stated my numbers for Ezra are pretty much better off not even mentioning, you go onto to say that Oktoberfest is 2-3 week event when it's 9 days. Not even close to two weeks. But whatever.
Since you're an expert with the Ezra event; what are the net benefits to the community? Obviously if I said it's zero and you say that that is incorrect, so enlighten me. I explained how Oktoberfest benefited the community (in terms of donations in excess of $1M plus job creation, and I'll add, a boost to our tourist and exposure to the region). I won't included the $22M that is earned for the event itself and the vendors, the money lines the pockets of the those people. But I would for sure love to have info on Ezra. So far, the only number I could work out was roughly was about $30,000 to the Peel police.
I'm just interesting in a good discussion.
One thing I will add; Ezra is an exclusive event. Ocktoberfest in an inclusive event. That's important to remember.
I will agree that saying Ezra has ZERO economic benefits is wrong, but I would also say the benefits would be minimal.
Yes, out of towners booked hotels. Taxi and Uber drivers likely made bank. "Some" alcohol would of been purchased at local beer stores/LCBO's, but a fair number would of came in on the school buses too (Those buses likely rented in the municipality in which they reside). But other than that, I couldn't see much to stimulate our economy. (I would also doubt restaurants benefited, with the exception of any Taco Bell's or McD's open at 3 am)
Coke
You forgot about Mel's Diner, and local night clubs. Who also increased cover cost, knowing how busy they were going to be by literally doubling he price. If you saw the line at one of the night clubs you would think they were lining up for Michael Jackson as he came back to life.