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Brown County is being recognized for the work done in preparation for the NFL Draft.
Governor Tony Evers announced that the city will receive $1.8 million through the Opportunity Attraction and Promotion Fund program to help Green Bay, Ashwaubenon, and the county cover security and other public safety costs associated with hosting the draft in April.
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich said of the funding, “The allocation of this recognizes that positive statewide economic effect and protects our local taxpayers from bearing the costs—a win-win for our state’s and our city’s residents.”
The fund was created in the 2023-25 Biannual before the draft was brought to Green Bay. 600,000 people attended the three-day event.
Initial estimates projected the Draft will generate $94 million in economic activity across Wisconsin, including a $20 million benefit for the Green Bay area specifically.
