Businesses pull in revenue during American Legion World Series
The American Legion World Series is in full swing in Shelby as baseball teams from across the country have been competing since last week.
The series also brings in a lot of money to the city.
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A recent economic impact study conducted before the pandemic revealed that in 2019, the American Legion World Series poured $4.2 million into the local economy.
The study showed that the games added $129, 000 in salaries and wages.
“There is a place we come down here to eat,” said Doug Jones, who traveled from Idaho. “We love to come down to it. We thought we’d walk in and out of a few shops today.”
Jones and his group couldn’t find a hotel in Cleveland County so they rented a home in Belmont.
They shop between games.
“We like to treasure hunt and see what’s out there,” Jones told Channel 9.
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The owner of Pleasant City Café, Chris Canouas, said the World Series comes at a good time.
“During the week, we are probably up 25% sales,” Canouas said.
Lacy Bowen just knows the tips are way up at Shelby City Café.
This year’s attendance numbers are expected to be much higher than in 2019.
(Watch the video below: Reporter Blake Hanson at the American Legion convention)
