The regional chamber of commerce is throwing its support behind Haslam Sports Group’s plan to build an enclosed stadium in Brook Park – a corporate endorsement that comes just as state lawmakers consider make-or-break funding for the project.
The Greater Cleveland Partnership’s executive committee voted this week to endorse the Brook Park plans. The move comes after months of closed-door discussions where the chamber has attempted to play the role of a mediator between Haslam Sports Group and city and county leaders who want the Browns to stay Downtown.
“While a downtown dome is ideal, financial and development constraints have been challenging; the Brook Park option is more practical to move forward,” GCP wrote in an announcement posted on its website Tuesday morning. “The additional events, and expected growth in live entertainment, are an economic opportunity for the entire region.”…