CLEVELAND -- The Rock Hall Inductions bring in millions of dollars to the Cleveland area but as taxpayers, you are still pitching in.

The city committed $1 million in seed money in 2009. Part of that paid for the commemorative plaques unveiled this week on the walk of fame.

Another $4.5 million was used to renovate Public Hall. This year taxpayers chipped in half a million for the induction and related events, like the free concert Thursday night at The Q.

Organizers say it's a good investment. Three years ago. the induction ceremony brought $13 million into the economy. Expect $20 million this year.

 "We've made substantial investments. What we've invested has given a rate of return of ten-fold," Cleveland's Chief of Government Affairs Valarie McCall said.

While the festivities are really just beginning , city planners say 2015 is already on their minds.

 

 

 

 

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