Independence Events Center
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| Location | 19000 East Valley Parkway Independence, Missouri |
| Broke ground | September 17, 2008[1] |
| Opened | November 7, 2009[1] |
| Owner | City of Independence |
| Operator | Global Entertainment |
| Construction cost | $60 million[1] ($61.5 million in 2012 dollars[2]) |
| Architect | Sink Combs Dethlefs |
| Project Manager | Benham Construction[1] |
| General Contractor | J.E. Dunn Construction Group |
| Capacity | Ice hockey: 5,800 fixed seats Up to 7,000 seats for concerts and special events |
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| Missouri Mavericks (CHL) (2009–present) Missouri Comets (MISL) (2010-present) |
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The Independence Events Center is a 5,800-seat multi-purpose arena in Independence, Missouri, United States, a suburb of Kansas City. It was opened in November 2009. It currently hosts the home games of the Missouri Mavericks in the Central Hockey League and the Missouri Comets of the Major Indoor Soccer League. The center will host more than 100 events every year, with a very large spectrum of its events including: trade shows, professional sporting events, festivals, community events, concerts and its primary tenant, Independence Pro Hockey
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Theresa Manahan (April 19, 2009). "Minor League Arenas". SportsBusiness Journal. http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2009/04/20090419/Building-For-The-Future/Minor-League-Arenas.aspx.
- ^ Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–2008. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
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Coordinates: 39°02′21″N 94°21′27″W / 39.039128°N 94.357560°W
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