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Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors Included an Update on Plans to Replace Kemper Arena, Officer Elections and Financials


An update on the plan to replace Kemper Arena with a new Agricultural Events Center, officer elections and positive financials were the centerpiece the American Royal’s annual Board of Governors’ meeting that took place March 7 at Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s offices in Union Station.

"We have engaged a creative team of public finance professionals who are developing a financial plan to make this project a reality. Every past building project for the American Royal has been a public private partnership with the City of Kansas City, and we look to continue that approach.” Read More >>

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Photo courtesy of Anthony Mendolia

American Royal and Kemper Family Announce Plan to Replace Kemper Arena with New Agricultural Events Center.




Click here to read official release.
Click here to see a larger version of the artist's drawing of new facility.



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