June Denton Business Chronicle 2018

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DENTON

June 2018

Business

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planning and North Texas Fair and Rodeo eyes future at $70 million expo center

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By Sarah Sarder

he North Texas Fair and Rodeo is looking to change its location, but plans for the new fairgrounds encompass far more than just the signature event. Fair officials are creating long-term plans for a $70 million, 111-acre site with the potential to attract a variety of expositions. Budget numbers are not final, as the facility is still being designed. “If you’re familiar with the fair and rodeo, you know it outgrew this facility about 20 years ago,” Glenn Carlton, the fair’s executive director, said about the current location at 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. “I think the move to the new location will allow the event to grow — and even double or triple in size.” The current North Texas Fairgrounds occupy a 33-acre area behind Kroger off University Drive, hosting about 200,000 visitors for the nineday fair each August. The new facility is planned to be

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called the North Texas Expo Center in order to attract more clients. It is being planned on land the North Texas State Fair Association purchased in 2014 west of Interstate 35 between Milam Road and Ganzer Road just northwest of Denton. The project will include a multipurpose arena, an entertainment pavilion, an exhibition hall and a livestock building. The arena is being designed as a covered facility capable of seating 8,000 people. Carlton said the 130,000-square-foot venue is expected to double the current rodeo attendance of 4,000 because there will be shade as well as airflow from fans. During the rest of the year, the association intends to rent out the arena for other events, especially those involving horses and livestock. “I believe Denton gets it and that we’re going to be supportive of having the expo center as an amenity,” said

ABOVE — an artist’s rendering shows the planned north Texas expo Center competition arena. The covered venue could double the capacity for the rodeo during the north Texas Fair and Rodeo. Courtesy art north Texas State Fair association

LEFT — Luke pennington rides a steer during youth competition at the north Texas Fairgrounds. dRC file photo

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grads unlock future with credit checkup By Claire Tsosie | nerdWallet

By Sarah Sarder | Staff Writer Alamo Drafthouse opened its much-anticipated Denton location Monday, unveiling the first of its new large-format theaters, The Big Show, in Texas. The new cinema will

have larger, curved screens, better surround sound and laser projection. The nationwide cinema chain made its name by offering guests a full menu and alcoholic drinks in a comparatively updaTe | ConTinued on page 4

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