Bass Pro Shops Convention Center Market & Feasibility Analysis October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Tracy Kimbertin President/CEO Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau 815 E St. Louis St ‘Springfield, Missouri 65806 Dear Mr. Kimber, ‘Aworking group comprised of the City of Springfield, the Springfield CVB, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (Cent), with input from Bass Pro Shops, engaged Hunden Strategic Partners to conduct a market and financial feasibility analysis for the development of a convention center complex, including supportive hotel package, on the campus of Bass Pro, Attached is our report. This deliverable has been prepared under the folowing general assumptions and limiting conditions: = The findings presented herein reflect analysis of primary and secondary sources of information that are assumed to be correct. HSP utilized sources deemed to be reliable, but cannot guarantee their accuracy. = No responsibilty is taken for changes in market condition after the date of this report and no obligation is assumed to revise this report to reflect events or conditions ‘occurring after the date of this report. * HSP has no control over construction costs or timing of construction and opening, = Macroeconomic events affecting travel and the economy cannot be predicted and may impact the development and performance of the project. We have enjoyed serving you on this engagement and look forward to providing you with continuing service Sincerely yours, Hunden Strategic PartnersTABLE OF CONTENTS eee cI Pes STU Recs} eo Sa ae ee Scere oy nt and Go ES 3 Rem ei