Metro brewery gives back as Girls State Basketball brings economic boost to Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Day two of the Girls State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena will continue to draw thousands of people into Iowa's capital city, and the economic impact is expected to be huge.
Catch Des Moines President and CEO, Greg Edwards, said between 10,000 and 20,000 people are expected to travel to Des Moines on peak days of the tournament. This week alone can boost the Des Moines economy by $750,000, as athletes, teams, and families check out local shops.
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'It's also been known for many years that the young high school ladies that are in town like to shop for their prom dresses this time of year, so they'll be hitting some of the malls and shops around Des Moines,' said Edwards.
One of the local eateries attracting basketball fans in town is the Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Company (CABCO), located at 3rd Street and Court Avenue.
About two weeks ago, they unveiled a massive Nike advertisement for Caitlin Clark that was posted along the side of their building, and new menu items to honor her legacy. They include the From the Logo Burger, which was inspired by her love for breakfast sandwiches, and two special brews, one is a light lager and the other is a seltzer.
A dollar from each of the Caitlin Clark menu items will go towards the Caitlin Clark Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sports.
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The inside of the brewery is also decorated with a background for photos, displaying golden '22' balloons, signifying Clark's jersey number. Plus, they're also raffling off Clark merch.
'We felt like, if we were going to get this much attention and stuff like that, we might as well use it for good. We like to help out the community in any way that we can, supporting local schools,' said Bob Trader, CABCO's general manager.
The rain and snow in the forecast won't be a hindrance for visitors to reach CABCO, as the brewery is connected to the Wells Fargo Arena through the Des Moines skywalks.
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